neen273
11-26-2006, 11:37 PM
Hi, everybody!
I'm Janeen. I'm very new to the concept of eating raw, but I've been learning so much through these forums. Thanks all for so much wonderful information!
My health had been declining for previously unknown reasons for the past 5.5 years or so....for reasons I couldn't figure out until I learned about toxicity and everything started making sense. I had rashes, really poor facial skin, various infections, digestive problems, and was always tired. I started doing a lot of research on health & diets, because I figured out quickly that most doctors were very ignorant about nutrition and they would only supply me with drugs.
So....in October I made a serious commitment to change all my bad health habits, and started cutting out things as I felt comfortable doing so. I have been an intermittent smoker for 8 years or so (psychological thing, not a physical craving), addicted to Mountain Dew (often a liter or more per day), and gave myself no limit on desserts. Basically, what I wanted, I consumed. Typical SAD diet. And I kept on feeling sicker and sicker, and had no control over my weight gain, even though my transportation consists of a bicycle and my legs.
But in less than two months, I've quit smoking, cut out all sugar except Agave nectar and all animal products. I've always loved fruit and never craved meat (except for sushi), so I'm feeling quite comfortable declaring myself vegan.
I bought a Vitamix on Ebay a while back and having been *loving* the daily smoothie. I'm really lucky in that I live within a mile of a huge Asian market, with a fantastic produce selection. I made durian custard the other day. :D
What also helps greatly with the transition is the acquisition of Christian vegetarian boyfriend Gregg. :D He's a type 1 diabetic, unfortunately, but with the upside that he has to pay a lot of attention to his diet and therefore we are on the same page in our interest in health.
I just ordered Alissa's book, along with raw cacao beans, celtic sea salt, a nut milk bag, and the spiral slicer. I'm really adventurous food-wise naturally, so I'm really looking forward to trying out the recipes....eventually I will get a dehydrator and be 100% raw!
I'm Janeen. I'm very new to the concept of eating raw, but I've been learning so much through these forums. Thanks all for so much wonderful information!
My health had been declining for previously unknown reasons for the past 5.5 years or so....for reasons I couldn't figure out until I learned about toxicity and everything started making sense. I had rashes, really poor facial skin, various infections, digestive problems, and was always tired. I started doing a lot of research on health & diets, because I figured out quickly that most doctors were very ignorant about nutrition and they would only supply me with drugs.
So....in October I made a serious commitment to change all my bad health habits, and started cutting out things as I felt comfortable doing so. I have been an intermittent smoker for 8 years or so (psychological thing, not a physical craving), addicted to Mountain Dew (often a liter or more per day), and gave myself no limit on desserts. Basically, what I wanted, I consumed. Typical SAD diet. And I kept on feeling sicker and sicker, and had no control over my weight gain, even though my transportation consists of a bicycle and my legs.
But in less than two months, I've quit smoking, cut out all sugar except Agave nectar and all animal products. I've always loved fruit and never craved meat (except for sushi), so I'm feeling quite comfortable declaring myself vegan.
I bought a Vitamix on Ebay a while back and having been *loving* the daily smoothie. I'm really lucky in that I live within a mile of a huge Asian market, with a fantastic produce selection. I made durian custard the other day. :D
What also helps greatly with the transition is the acquisition of Christian vegetarian boyfriend Gregg. :D He's a type 1 diabetic, unfortunately, but with the upside that he has to pay a lot of attention to his diet and therefore we are on the same page in our interest in health.
I just ordered Alissa's book, along with raw cacao beans, celtic sea salt, a nut milk bag, and the spiral slicer. I'm really adventurous food-wise naturally, so I'm really looking forward to trying out the recipes....eventually I will get a dehydrator and be 100% raw!