sisterbecky

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• Not trying to be nosey, but why are you doctor and nutritionist concerned? Are you losing a lot of weight? Sick a lot? I don't mean this in a bad way, just wondering if there is a reason that your diet has come into question. Maybe Mom's just concer…

  in Concern about a 16 year old's raw veganism. Help me prove them wrong. Comment by sisterbecky
• About the deficiencies, I don't know. Someone else may have some thoughts on it. This may sound silly, but it could be something as simple as that you are drooling when you sleep, and it's irritating the corner of your mouth? Are you a mouth or nose…

  in crack at the corner of the mouth - B12 deficient? Comment by sisterbecky
• Maybe your body is going into "survival mode" from the fasts and it's slowing your metabolism? Just a thought...

  in Melon island gone wrong? Comment by sisterbecky
• My opinion, listen to your body. It sounds like your body does not like going that long on only melons (with just a bit of greens). I guess what I'm trying to say is that I don't think YOU aren't doing the fast incorrectly. Your body just knows when…

  in Melon island gone wrong? Comment by sisterbecky
• Blakjack, Just some of my thoughts on it. Some (or many) may disagree with me. But, I'll throw them out to you anyway. I DO believe eating healthy food (whether raw or not) is a bit more expensive. Especially if you buy organic. It may pay off later…

  in Raw food is breaking my budget..... Comment by sisterbecky
• "You're eating dead, dehydrated food. That would bloat me too..." Hmmm...I don't eat a ton of dehydrated food, but occassionally I do. I never get bloated from it.

  in Is there such a thing as too much fiber? Comment by sisterbecky
• I was just "googling" your question since I was curious. Seems like a lot of people say yes. I personally have never had a problem. The health sites mentioning too much fiber caution that you should drink plenty of water (I'm assuming that they are …

  in Is there such a thing as too much fiber? Comment by sisterbecky
• Sueanna, Congrads on the new baby, and hopefully everything will work out for you with the breastfeeding. I don't have any breastfeeding tips for you. But, you did ask about good formulas (for if you need them). For various reasons, I did not breast…

  in 2 week old baby and breastmilk shortage!! need advice.... Comment by sisterbecky
• giner tea

  in What to eat from the raw world when one has an upset stomach? Comment by sisterbecky
• I know that some raw foodists (I know Dr. Douglas Graham is one) are against onion and garlic use. Personally, I don't have problems with moderate onion or garlic use (escept bad breath or it coming out the pours:-) I know that the smell is sited as…

  in onions- a persistent concern of mine. Comment by sisterbecky
• Charliemum, Don't forget, health is not only what you eat. I don't know if this applies to you or not, but many of us just tend to focus on what we eat. You need moderate exercise and relaxation. Fresh air, and enough sleep. From you blog, I noticed…

  in Emotions Comment by sisterbecky
• My thoughts on it- "native" people in sunny areas have darker skin then I do. My heritage is fair skin (Scandanavian mostly) and I don't think it would matter how clean I eat my skin isn't adapted to a lot of sun. I burn like crazy with out either s…

  in Raw food...no sunscreen? Comment by sisterbecky
• Charliegirl, If your trying to keep the fat low (you mentioned getting Dr. Graham's book) you may want to cut out the cabbage and squash and carrots. Why I mention this- they are low in calories and will fill you up so you don't have room for more f…

  in Calories Comment by sisterbecky
• Someone already mentioned to consider what you eat with the lentils. You may also want to look at what you eat BEFORE (like say lunch, if you are eating lentils for supper). Maybe your previous meal is still in your stomach? Also, if you enjoy them-…

  in Do you get bloated after eating lentils and beans while vegetarian/vegan?? Comment by sisterbecky
• RawfoodGoddess, I tend to feel the same way after I eat fruit- about 2 hours later I feel hungry again (or just like eating, maybe it's not "true" hunger). I just eat some more fruit a few hours later. Seriously. Not everyone can eat every few hours…

  in Newbie needs feedback Comment by sisterbecky
• I wouldn't suggest it. And, out of curiosity- why would you want to live on juice indefinately? Please be careful, your post makes me wonder if you have a eating disorder. Personally, I would only juice fast for a few days at most. Definately not fo…

  in How Long Can I Live On Just Juices Comment by sisterbecky
• Sorry Charliemum, you mentioned why "shots" in your post. Getting your B-12 is very important. Please don't stop the shots unless you are sure it's safe. Do you feel better after a shot? Just curious. My mother use to get them, and insisted that she…

  in B12 Comment by sisterbecky
• I'm not sure about what tribe you are refering to. I am not aware or any vegan tribe. Are you sure that they do not eat meat? Also, if vegetables and fruits come in contact with feces because of unsanitary conditions, they are more likely to have vi…

  in B12 Comment by sisterbecky
• I could see how a 5 or 6 day watermelon might benefit a person. And I can definately agree with monomealing watermelon (I do it very often). But, I honestly can't see how eating ONLY watermelon for 6 months can be healthy. Five or six days, yes.

  in Juice Fast Failure? Comment by sisterbecky
• I've only had Ezekiel bread (sprouted before baking). I liked it. Never tried the essene bread, but I have seen recipes if you want to make it yourself.

  in essene bread Comment by sisterbecky
• Do you still use onions and garlic? (I'm thinking of the 80/10/10 people). If you have cut out the onions and garlic, that might be why?

  in Ticks love me? Comment by sisterbecky
• Soon, the basics of the 80/10/10 is: Eat a lot of fruit for breakfast, a lot of fruit for lunch, and then a BIG salad of tender greens for dinner. Try to cut back on getting most of your calories from nuts, seeds and avacadoes (other words, cut back…

  in what am i missing out on? Comment by sisterbecky
• Rosa, are you getting enough protein since you are breastfeeding? I'm assuming the protein needs would be higher? I know usually raw vegans don't have a problem, but maybe in this case you do. Maybe you should use one of the nutrient calculators on …

  in What do you do to gain weight or keep your weight up? Comment by sisterbecky
• I would definately show your Mom (and doctor) the proof- definately use cronometer (or any other good system) to calculate what you eat for several typical days. It can't hurt- you may be a bit lacking in some area (and it might not even be in prote…

  in Protein deficiency Comment by sisterbecky
• Best place to live....my answer probably isn't what you are looking for. To me, the best place to live is around friends and family who love you. A place you can find a decent job so you can support yourself and your loved ones (and afford to buy lo…

  in best place to live?? Comment by sisterbecky
• I do NOT have thick curly hair, but my best friend is a hairdresser. I remember her mentioning to me once about a young customer she had. Her mother would bring her in every few months to get it cut up shorter. My friend had said how she would gentl…

  in Curly Hair Issues Comment by sisterbecky
• Hi Marta, Welcome! I bet you will feel better if you can get around 85% (or better). When I stay around there I feel physically pretty good.

  in Hi I am Marta Adele!! Comment by sisterbecky
• Seriously, call your doctor. It may be a side effect from coming of the birth control medicine, but I would DEFINATELY call your doctor and ask. If your doctor is too busy to talk to you, get a new one.

  in Period talk Comment by sisterbecky
• When I have guests over for a big meal, I usually cook regular food and then just have a big salad and other raw stuff. They can eat the raw stuff for small sides, and have the cooked food as their main meal. Then I just fill my plate with the salad…

  in Help! What to make when my parents come to visit? Comment by sisterbecky
• AVL said: I'm getting my period next week so maybe that's why I'm getting cravings. You know, I seem to have had the same fat craving a week before my period. Maybe you are on to something?

  in Fat craving Comment by sisterbecky