A New Raw Foodist From Vermont

[Pleasant~Heights~Hippie]

Hi Everyone~I'm Vanessa. I'm 30 and here to get healthy and STAY healthy! I have been married for two years and have a 9 1/2 month old son. I would also like my son to grow up raw/vegan and avoid the many health problems from eating poorly. My hisband is also trying to eat better. I have been raw for two weeks and just ordered Alissa's book last night on ebay. I learned about raw through Victoria Boutenko's book, 12 Steps and I also have the book her children wrote, Eating Without Heating. I have high blood pressure and diabetes in my family and both my paternal grandfather and father died or heart attacks. I don't want to spend my life taking meds and needing pills to feel healthy. Slowly, I am learning the ropes. I have lost 9 pounds since 6/4 when I started eating raw. It is great to be here and I wish everyone the best of luck and success as well as regained health. Someday, I too want to write a book about eating raw and the role it can play in longevity and health as well as teach raw food classes at the local library. :D

Peace~Vanessa :)

[Miranda]

where are you in vermont? i'm in the burlington area.

[Mom of 3]

I grew up in Vermont! You go girl! I'm with you on the pill stuff. What an expense and waste of good healthy living. I've watched several family members suffer through a lot of physical things. It's what they eat. I'm convinced of it. My children are very healthy. They aren't 100% raw, but they eat home cooked foods. I try to avoid a lot of things that aren't good. Takes a lot longer to prepare than bringing home a box of food, but it sure is worth it when I see the sick tired people around me. We have a garden, too so I know what we're getting when we put it in our bodies. Happy adventure. There are alot of books and info out there at the library. I know in VT you can be miles from one, but it's worth checking out.

[kitchenfairy]

Hi to you New Englanders!
One of mentioned gardening and just curious if any have info on cold framing (I think thats what you call it). I know hard to think of gardens when its snowy, windy, and 16 degrees...
Best wishes in your healthy journey.
Lisa in NH