Hey everyone, few ?'s

[Marina]

Well I have officially decided after much consideration to begin my journey on the raw food lifestyle. I do have some questions for you all.

1. I bought some raw hemp powder for smoothies, is it considered a carb or a protein since its 50/50 on the macros. If it is a protein which fruits/veggies would be best to use to make my smoothies?

2. I dont have a blender, juicer or food processor as of yet, I do however have a magic bullet, anyone have experience making smoothies in one of these?

3. Another thing I have coming in the mail is raw oat groats. When I soak them do I do this in the fridge? Can I soak them in a tupperware container and do I cover it or not?

Thanx for all the insight!

[jurence]

Soaking them in the fridge is preference. If you have room, I would do it.

You answered your own question when it comes to hemp: it is both a carb AND a protein. Just because something has more or less of something else doesn't make it strictly that (IE: Eggs are not "protein" they are fats, proteins, etc etc) Especially in our case where it is 50/50. It wouldn't really matter anyways which one you classified it with.

It is just going to get things nice and thick- so I would recommend using it with fruits like pears or apples, throw a banana in there.

[spicyfull]

I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW.......Welcome to MY World.

[contessa20]

The only one of your questions I can answer is the one about the oat groats. I make them occasionally and just leave them on the counter in either a glass bowl (when I'm going to be eating them at home) or a tupperware bowl (when I'll need to take them with me in the morning).

I personally wouldn't soak them in the fridge because I don't like them so cold.

[Marina]

Thanx for the help everyone. The reason I'm wondering on the hemp is food combining. Something about not combining proteins and fruit together?

[Raw Joy]

I'll soak my oat groats in the fridge, but by the time I take it to work and let it sit for a while, it gets room temperature. I usually put raisins and/or chopped apples in it. I dunno. Seems like it softens and absorbs the fruit flavors better when soaked in the fridge.