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• @KShine I think it is important to say that I'm not 100% raw--more like 80%. In the mornings I usually make a fruit smoothie with banana, berries, and fresh-pressed juice or almond milk. Sometimes I throw in yogurt with acidophilus bacteria instead …

  in Raw food when you have serious digestive impairments Comment by Nell
• @KShine "How do you know which foods are hard to digest overall? I would have never imagined that an orange might be too difficult, so now I wonder what else I'm not thinking about. And strangely, my acupuncturist and naturopath both told me NOT to …

  in Raw food when you have serious digestive impairments Comment by Nell
• I know exactly how you feel! I had severe ulcerative colitis which ended in a full colectemy, so digestion is a major issue for me. I don't feel that books or ideologies are helpful for someone in this situation--more than for the inspiration factor…

  in Raw food when you have serious digestive impairments Comment by Nell
• Hi powerlifer. I'm in Sweden, but will be in London in two weeks. I would love if you suggested a good brand or shop I that supplies them there.

  in Dry Skin Brushing Comment by Nell
• What kind of skinbrush is the best? Where can I get a good skin brush?

  in Dry Skin Brushing Comment by Nell
• I've been using rosehip oil for a couple weeks and it has helped. To be fair, I didn't see a change the first two weeks and started to doubt, but kept on applying a few drops every evening. This week, I have noticed an enormous difference. The redne…

  in Rosecea Comment by Nell
• I had the same problem last winter! Here are some my solutions. Smoothies made the night before. Just make sure that you store it in a glass jar/bottle and fill it to the very top before you screw on the lid. That way it won't oxidize or go off. Sli…

  in Breakfast suggestions? Comment by Nell
• I've used extra virgin coconut oil as a night time moisturizer and it worked really well. My husband thought I smelled yummy :). Now I use rosehip oil instead. It's a little bit lighter, and since using it, has evened out my skin tone. I still use c…

  in coconut oil as facial cleanser Comment by Nell
• I would say that I am about 80% raw...some days more, less on others. When I first started out, I made sure breakfast was always raw, usually eating smoothies. When I got that down, and a good routine in place, I moved on to lunch with raw soups and…

  in OHAI Comment by Nell
• Thanks for the info. I'm definately going to give it a go. Do you recommend any particular brand?

  in rosehip oil Comment by Nell
• I don't think a dehydrator is neccesary for uncooking. In fact, a lot of people complain about tummy aches because dehydrated food can be so difficult to digest. I only used my dehydrator to dry fruit when I had too much. Sometimes when you buy thin…

  in Do I actually need a dehydrator? Comment by Nell
• I live in Sweden and here everyone is allowed to go into the forests and pick berries and mushrooms, no matter if it is private property. Trespassing is allowed for this very reason! It's called "every mans right". So in the Fall, I do a lot of berr…

  in Brainstorming about spending less on raw Comment by Nell
• I live in Sweden and here everyone is allowed to go into the forests and pick berries and mushrooms, no matter if it is private property. Trespassing is allowed for this very reason! It's called "every mans right". So in the Fall, I do a lot of berr…

  in Brainstorming about spending less on raw Comment by Nell
• I've never made a raw dessert because I think they look far too sweet with the added agave, honey, dates, etc. (At the same time having a little too much fat for my liking.) Can someone post a "savory" low-fat, no added sugars, dessert recipe? I rea…

  in Nothing sweet to eat Comment by Nell
• Thank you daniefon! When I reread my comment, I realized that it did come across a bit weird :s I hope I didn't offend. I never hear anyone talk about wild rice. Is it considered raw? I saw it in the health food store the other day and got inspired.…

  in Wild Rice? Comment by Nell
• Yum. Does anyone else have any good recipes for wild rice?

  in Wild Rice? Comment by Nell
• Just be careful if you are out in the sun or burn easily. I don't use coconut oil as a moisturizer in the summer after an incident where my face got fried!

  in coconut oil Comment by Nell
• I take B-12 supplements because I haven't got a colon. According to my doctor, B-12 can be stored in the body from 1-4 years depending on the person. I've learned to tell when I'm deficiant (when I've been bad taking my pills) because my memory is t…

  in b12 and raw/vegan Comment by Nell
• I've been using the clarisonic in combination with ren products and it has worked wonders for my skin.

  in GORGEous Skin... Comment by Nell
• The MSM is working for me! I've been using it about a week and definately have the glow. I bought some vitamin E yesterday to put on a couple old scars (red patches left from blemishes) to lighten them up. Anyone had any experience with this?

  in GORGEous Skin... Comment by Nell
• I haven't got perfect skin either, but am working on it and have had pretty good results. My skin is getting better and better all the time. I've started to use Avene skincare products (since about a month back). I don't know how "raw" it is, but th…

  in GORGEous Skin... Comment by Nell
• I sometimes eat raw meat and fish. I don't think it goes against my "raw" lifestyle, and I make sure not to call myself a "raw vegan" in case someone would misinterpret me or be offended. I do this because of my particular health conditions and beca…

  in eating raw fish sushi style Comment by Nell
• If you are very thin already, I can understand your boyfriend's concern, because it is coming from a place of love. Otherwise, he wouldn't care. My boyfriend has been supportive, but have had more "health" discussions than "raw" discussions. Talking…

  in Raw Food or My Boyfriend... Which would you choose? Comment by Nell
• I haven't posted in awhile and wanted to give an update. Still not pregnant :( However, my husband and I have gone through a variety of tests and there is no reason why we shouldn't get pregnant. We are now are line for IVF...though we are still try…

  in How to improve fertility? Comment by Nell
• I seem to recall someone writing somewhere that they use thinly sliced sweet potato, but don't take my word for it...

  in Greens alternatives to kale for dehydrated chips ? Comment by Nell
• Green Apple- lime is a great substitute for salt when making raw soups or other meals.

  in Help! with staying raw Comment by Nell
• I agree about diet, but I would also like to add a "non-raw" treatment (no offense to anyone!) that can be a good compliment... I've heard that blue/red light therapy can do wonders for all kinds of skin disorders. It is non-invasive and doesn't hav…

  in My mom has psoriasis Comment by Nell
• Hey Terilyn! How long did you take Turmeric powder? Do you still take it every day? I heard it can cause an upset stomach if taken too often...have you had this experience?

  in Acne after 6 months raw Comment by Nell
• Anything for blond hair? I've seen camomile at the health food store, but I'm sceptical.

  in Natural Hair Color Comment by Nell
• I do a LOT of foraging in the Summer and Fall (nettles, berries, mushrooms) and then dry and freeze them so that I can enjoy all of them during the winter. I freeze all of the berries and throw them in my smoothies. I try to take a more holistic vie…

  in Fresh vs Frozen Comment by Nell