KarinaFirebreather

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• Sypita, thanks for starting the discussion! Yeah, the thing you want to avoid is the sense of "ugh, well, I guess I gotta buy this..." when it's not having a noticeable effect on how you feel over time. If you find you feel better with more protein,…

  in Superfoods, supplements, and herbs....what do you take? Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• There are three different categories we're dealing with here. The definitions are IMHO. ** "superfoods" (foods/powders you're supposed to add to your diet because they're nutrient dense) ** supplements (specific nutrients you need that you don't get…

  in Superfoods, supplements, and herbs....what do you take? Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• One thing that seems to help a lot of people feel good when eating raw is getting enough minerals and amino acids, and that means eating a variety of leafy green vegetables. What kinds of vegetables are in your salads? Lettuces (laitue), spinach (é…

  in feeling cold and tired while eating lot's of raw - are there some solutions? Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• Ever tried aspirin? It's actually a compound originally derived from willow bark...one of the original plant remedies that made it into the mainstream medicine cabinet. It's used as a component of many migraine medicines like Excedrin (but they add …

  in Ugh, headaches... Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• I've looked at the Champion juicer. It's used a lot "with the solid plate" (i.e. for processing nut butters and ice creams and stuff, so the solid plate keeps solid matter/pulp from being separated from the liquid) in Gabriel Cousens' recipes. It's …

  in Searching for the Perfect Juice Extractor Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• Oh -- and can they afford delivery at home? There are several organic food providers on-line where you can order for delivery, and some of the "dirty dozen" listed by the EWG in my post above (apples, kale, etc.) would hold up OK to shipping.

  in Organic Fruits and Vegetables Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• Even if they can't generally get to an organic market for their foods, and aren't able to grow any food for themselves, your family can minimize their pesticide intake by eating the kinds of "conventionally-grown" fruits and vegetables that are usua…

  in Organic Fruits and Vegetables Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• I like my round-bottom one from Natural Zing (instead of a square-shaped bag) -- easy to use 'cause the shape is perfect for straining. No messy corners.

  in Nut Milk Bags-- what do you use? Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• I know how you feel. I've been a vegan or vegetarian in various workplaces, many of them naturally not so amenable to "those tree-huggers". Usually, people find out gradually and I don't tell them outright. Here's my very undelicate take on it -- no…

  in I'm about to cry Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• Interesting - I'll definitely look into d-mannose, I've never even heard of it. Thanks! That's awesome that you're "leading by example" for your family & friends. I noticed that same kind of gradual adjustment and curiosity in my boyfriend and f…

  in Brittle Nails Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• Ooh -- I forgot. Chia seeds have a fairly good amount of calcium, too! 2 tablespoons of chia seeds have about 10% of your daily calcium needs (plus lots of fiber and good fats!). I like to make raw chia puddings (they're like tapioca when they swell…

  in Brittle Nails Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• One online source says fingernails grow about 2.3 cm a year. So you'd begin to notice any dietary effect on your nails after about five to eight months, when the nail growth has reached the tip. If you've been raw for five months, then there's somet…

  in Brittle Nails Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• Another book you might be interested in is Gabriel Cousens' "Rainbow Green Live Food Cuisine" which has a chapter on raising live-food babies/toddlers and recipes suited to them. Certainly, like all nutrition books, it presents an idealized picture …

  in Doesn't do veg! Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• Steaming vegetables heats the food above 118 degrees and that is usually the threshold for truly "Raw" food. Above that temperature (I've heard 130 degrees, 120 degrees, etc. - something in the neighborhood) at least half of the nutrients are destro…

  in does steamed count as raw?? Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• Perhaps dehydrating it for a while would soften it and warm it? (If you have a dehydrator) Or dipping it in some hot (but far from boiling) water for the same effect? I'd like to try spaghetti squash soon too, so I'm curious about your experience! T…

  in Spaghetti Squash Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• I think you're OK sprouting the quinoa from the store (it's usually not toasted or processed at high heat). I bought my quinoa in bulk from a healthfood store (bulk bins are wonderful inexpensive places!) and it sprouted fine. You're totally right M…

  in So Angry! Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• If you can grow vegetables, sprouting is way easier (IMHO). Easiest form of organic "gardening" out there. Regular rinsing is all it takes!

  in Inspiration to go Raw Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• Cocoa butter is also an excellent natural body moisturizer that smells good to boot. For me, that dual-use makes certain raw food oils (like cocoa or coconut) actually worth buying, cause otherwise I'd use them at a rather tectonic pace. :P Since it…

  in Cacao Butter Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• That whole line of thought appeals to me upon looking at the chaos of the present world... until I study history. For the past several hundred years, people have been afraid about civilization collapsing (whatever that means to each person or group)…

  in Domestication and civilization Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• superfood2, I personally think you're right on that one. I tried to present my case impartially since different people are going to view it with different priorities (i.e. supporting a small raw business versus the importance of good customer servic…

  in Rawguru.com problems Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• Kind of the same experience here, but don't be worried -- you'll get your items eventually. I ordered my K-tec blender at RawGuru and was happy with the low price and quick shipping (and the awesome blender itself), so next I ordered a big box of fo…

  in Rawguru.com problems Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• A CT scan is indeed a series of two-dimensional x-rays computerized to create a detailed image. It sounds as if it would provide invaluable diagnostic information for you. So do have it, and focus on making yourself better. Better to get it right th…

  in Cat scan of head and neck with and without contrast Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• If you haven't done fasting before, I'd recommend a juice fast (or even a "juice until dinner" fast, like Natalia Rose suggests in "The Raw Food Detox Diet"). The experience of a severely nutrient-deficient fast (like the Master Cleanse or a water f…

  in cleansing the body Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• I have been through a somewhat similar path. Feel free to email me as well; my gmail address is dusky.at.dawn (sorry, trying to avoid spambots). In terms of meditation: Mindfulness meditation does help for many psychological issues including anxiety…

  in 2 weeks on raw and bloated, mucusy, fatigue all from stress, would yoga and meditation help? Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• My on-going favorite is Natural Zing, for many things (raw nuts, cacao, maca, dried fruits, oils, packaged crackers and bars, etc). http://www.naturalzing.com I like their selection a lot and the prices are consistent with other sites, if not lower …

  in New to buying food online. Help! (Chocolate, cashews) Websites? Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• Ritalin and Adderall are nervous system stimulants -- the latter is an amphetamine mixture. The synthetic prescription ADD meds, as well as illegal street amphetamines, are popular in part because they are such dramatic quick acting chemicals and no…

  in Trouble concentrating: foods for self-discipline/ADD like personality? Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• Interesting ideas -- thanks to all! So many things to try.... I need more zucchini (zucchinis?). :D

  in How can I thicken a watery dish? Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• Short version: I'd bring it back to the store, just show them the product and politely ask for a refund. Long version: First, have you usually used ordinary "light olive oil"? Extra-virgin olive oil has a much more "olive oily" taste, and a more pro…

  in Cold Pressed Olive Oil Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• osoniye, I think the term should catch on. :) I de-seed apples and citrus. Foods with a tough skin like mango or kiwi or citrus I'll peel, but apples I'll never peel. I also peel carrots (but after washing them thoroughly, I don't get too zealous). …

  in Do you use the whole fruit for a smoothie? Comment by KarinaFirebreather
• One theory, from a nurse practitioner I spoke with: Bacteria love an alkaline environment. So when you eat super-alkalizing foods and create an alkaline environment in your urinary tract/bladder, that can speed up the growth of bacteria if they're a…

  in Bladder Infection Comment by KarinaFirebreather