Hi, new here and I have a question.

[pbuttercwup]

I am just starting out with raw food and I have to make easy and quick food so that this works for me. I love macadamia nuts but do they have to be soaked. I have a hard time with raw nuts but this is one i love, can I eat it without the soaking and still be getting the health benefits?
I am confused about this way of eating. I eat alot of green smoothies, salads with nuts(not soaked) and a little cooked meat for dinner as I worry about the protein. I do not have time and energy to dehydrate my food and make all these fancy recipes(though they do look good) but will I get enough nutrients with just fruit, veg, nuts(Not soaked unless I must) and sprouts?
please share your information with me, you all seem to know so much! thank you in advance for any help you can give me.

[Coriander74]

Hi pbutter!

It's better if you can soak the nuts to wake up the enzymes, but I've eaten them unsoaked before in a pinch.

Read this from Alissa about protein :)

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=3296

To be honest, most of my food isn't dehydrated or anything like that. I like keeping it simple, and it's working well for me. Everyone's different :)

Welcome to the board!

[bunnybunny]

I also keep it pretty simple and don't have much time -- or money -- to prepare or buy really gourmet foods. But it is definitely still doable!!! And I find that whereas before when I was on a SAD diet, I didn't like cooking or making anything and usually just bought frozen dinners and pre-made things (bleh!), I now ENJOY preparing new foods to try. But even when I don't have time, it's easy to grab some veggies or fruits and nuts and be satisfied.

The people here are really supportive so any time you have a question, just ask and you will definitely receive lots of information and helpful tips!

[pbuttercwup]

so would I be right in thinking that if I wanted to I could live on fruit, veg , nuts and seeds and not get sick? Do I need to count nutrients,fat and calories and such or can I just eat what I want as long as it is raw? I have read some books that have a wee bit of conflicting advice. Some advocate raw animal and fish protein occasionally while the others say it isnt neccessary. I am not really sure what the right answer is. Any thoughts would be great, thanks again for the info.

[pbuttercwup]

arent they important for the fiber and the minerals?