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  • What made you decide to do Master Cleanse since you have candid/parasite issues? I ask because I wonder if you could have benefited from a superfoods cleanse instead? Anyway, in general, the rule for proper hydration is 6-8, 8oz glasses of water a d…
  • Hi, Any change to your regular eating habits can disrupt your movements. Too much fiber can constipate you. A balance between fiber and water intake has to be found. I would suggest trying a laxative tea, like Smooth Move, or putting 1-2 teaspoons o…
  • You can use your oven to dehydrate foods. Set your oven to the lowest temperature and keep the door open at an angle.
  • Weight gain/loss has to do with your caloric intake vs amount of physical activity. So if you're taking in more calories than you're burning, yeah, your pants will be tight. If you're putting on "false fat", bloating and swelling that is experienced…
  • Yes, they can be used the same as flax seeds, though seeds in general are best assimilated when ground up.
  • I use glass canning jars for dry food storage. You can buy them by the case from hardware stores, most larger grocers, and online.
  • I try to shop at the local independent grocers whenever possible, and purchase at least 85% of my groceries from local producers (locally grown or local company). The other 15% are things that don't grow in the region, like cocoa, vanilla, bananas, …
  • There could be a few things going on here. I'd like to first suggest that she keep a food diary for a week. With a food diary, you're not just writing down what you eat, but when you eat it (breakfast, snack) and at what time, why you're eating it (…
  • Wheat and dairy are major contributors to cystic acne. Try a little vitamin E or shea butter to help with scarring. Kudos to you!
  • I get my probiotics through cultured coconut milk - kefir grains mostly. Probiotics help protect your immunity, and since the majority of your immune system is in your colon, why not help it along. We can eat the best diet in the world (whatever tha…
    in Probiotics Comment by veghealthcoach
  • You can make your smoothies before you go to bed and freeze them. In the morning, take it out, and by the time you're ready to head out it will be at the right consistency for you to drink it. I'd also suggest looking for Jennifer Cornbleets' "Raw F…
  • I feel people should do what makes the most economical and ecological sense when it comes to buying food. I'm on the fence about organic, because organic farming does use pesticides and fungicides, and even though they are labeled organic, not all o…
  • Do you have access to an acupuncturist? They might be able to tell you what you are deficient in.
  • I forgot about sesame seeds! Look for unhulled too, although they may be a little more bitter.
  • Seeds - pumpkin, hemp, sunflower. Are you eating oats or other grains? You can do that as well.
  • Are you consuming enough water-rich foods? What about Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamins A, D, and all of the B Vitamins? All of these vitamins and nutrients can contribute to itchy skin. It's possible you may be deficient in one or all of them. B vit…
    in Itchy Shin Comment by veghealthcoach
  • Try to keep in mind that you're transitioning to more than just raw foods, but a new way of thinking and relating to food. You're attempting to undo years of what your parents taught you about food and how you chose to relate to fod when you became …
  • Good point. The body will store sugar as fat if it is not used in a certain amount of time. Regular exercise makes it all the more important here.
  • Do you know how many calories you're consuming every day? I'm not a calorie cruncher, but there is a relationship between the number of calories consumed daily vs weight maintenance/gain/loss. If you've been eating raw for more than 2 weeks and have…
  • Jinjee of The Garden Diet had her last baby at 40 (her choice to not have anymore children). I have a couple of friends (omnivores) who have had children at 38 and beyond, and a friend who is 46 and having difficulty conceiving, but every woman is u…
  • Yeah, everybody is going to have a different experience. :-)
  • Don't ever apologize for asking a question. Chances are there's someone else wanting the same answer but afraid to ask. The Master Cleanse (or Cleanser) aka The Lemonade Diet is a juice fast that aims to"simplify the cause and the correction of all …
  • This is great! I LOVE mustard greens and kale. I don't know if I could choose between the two. Can I post this to my blog? I would link to your site
  • I'm not deficient, but adding spirulina, leafy greens, and wild edibles can help raise your levels. Vegan sublingual B12 vitamins are also widely available.
  • It's about that time for you to check out a used bookstore or library for some raw (un)cookbooks! Do you eat Essene bread? If not, you can just wrap this with the lettuce. MLT (mushroom, lettuce, and tomato sandwich 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive …
  • The school I graduated from, Institute for Integrative Nutrition has a healthy workplace as part of their mission. Members get whole foods lunches, massages, and other services. Larger corporations have worksite wellness programs, but they're usuall…
  • Blended foods make it easier for the stomach to digest. Everyone digestive system varies slightly, but you should not have any problems digesting and assimilating a smoothie. Unless you have a food sensistivity or intolerance, a smoothie should not …