Want to begin the journey

[pqspin]

Hello, I am a 48 year old vegetarian who is also a Type 2 diabetic and on 4 meds for blood pressure.
I am sick and tired of taking the meds and want to begin a raw food diet.
I no nothing about a raw food diet, especially what to eat for breakfast.
I am a terrible cook, so I hope to find help on this forum.

[Veganforlife]

Welcome!

First off - get Alissa's book and DVDs. Absolutely amazing tools for you on this healing journey.

Second - you don't need to be a cook. Can you pick up a banana, peel it, put it in a blender with strawberries and water? Then you got a smoothie.

You'll be fine.

Get the book...

[pqspin]

Thanks VFL, I ordered the book about 30 minutes ago.
I'm a little concerned about fruit smoothies, being a diabetic.

[Frugal Raw]

Welcome!! I wish you the best of rawesome health!!

Put a handful or so of baby spinach (stems removed if you are using a standard blender) into your fruit smoothies. We call these green smoothies - might go easier on you.

[Moretta]

Welcome and good luck on your RAWNESS journey.

[michigan roman]

welcome to site :)

ive never read deeply into diabtetic stuff so cant say how raw is affecting those with the ailment . but just go to the search function at upper right and type in the word to find alot of info . and ide bet many have cured it eating whatever they want raw , including fruit .

and heres a link to the very cool ani phyo making a breakfast on youtube =




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW-hxdN3Hi8 ...

ps - also ide start a thread about being diabetic to get more info


cheers :)

[MiahTay]

Welcome! There is tons of info on this site and you will love Alissa's Book, it is fantastic. Also, there are many recipes posted right here on line.

Blessings,
Heather

[pqspin]

Welcome!! I wish you the best of rawesome health!!

Put a handful or so of baby spinach (stems removed if you are using a standard blender) into your fruit smoothies. We call these green smoothies - might go easier on you.
thanks, I'll try that. My first major purchase will be a Vitamix. I hear that it is essential for the best smoothies.

[pqspin]

Welcome and good luck on your RAWNESS journey.
thank you Moretta.

[pqspin]

welcome to site :)

ive never read deeply into diabtetic stuff so cant say how raw is affecting those with the ailment . but just go to the search function at upper right and type in the word to find alot of info . and ide bet many have cured it eating whatever they want raw , including fruit .

and heres a link to the very cool ani phyo making a breakfast on youtube =




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW-hxdN3Hi8 ...

ps - also ide start a thread about being diabetic to get more info


cheers :)
thanks Michigan Roman, I'll check that out.

btw, Michigan? I was born in Bay City!

[pqspin]

Welcome! There is tons of info on this site and you will love Alissa's Book, it is fantastic. Also, there are many recipes posted right here on line.

Blessings,
Heather

Thanks Heather!

[SweetTangerine]

Alissa's book goes into some advice on how to handle a raw food diet while being diabetic. From the looks of the testimonials and stories she included, you won't have to worry about being diabetic for too long. She says to add fat to your fruit in the beginning (slows down the sugar absorption in the body), so in addition to the strawberries and banana in your smoothie, maybe you could add some raw almond butter. Good luck on your raw food journey!

[pqspin]

Alissa's book goes into some advice on how to handle a raw food diet while being diabetic. From the looks of the testimonials and stories she included, you won't have to worry about being diabetic for too long. She says to add fat to your fruit in the beginning (slows down the sugar absorption in the body), so in addition to the strawberries and banana in your smoothie, maybe you could add some raw almond butter. Good luck on your raw food journey!

Thanks Allison!

[freshlight]

welcome! concentrate on the greens. I'm sure you'll start feeling MUCH better soon. Enjoy :)

[pqspin]

welcome! concentrate on the greens. I'm sure you'll start feeling MUCH better soon. Enjoy :)

Thanks freshlight!

[Veganforlife]

Thanks VFL, I ordered the book about 30 minutes ago.
I'm a little concerned about fruit smoothies, being a diabetic.

I bet if you stick with 100% raw you will soon be a FORMER diabetic...

[pqspin]

I bet if you stick with 100% raw you will soon be a FORMER diabetic...
VFL, thanks for the encouraging words!

I can't wait to get the book.

[michigan roman]

thanks Michigan Roman, I'll check that out.

btw, Michigan? I was born in Bay City!

saginaw bay = my old perch fishing hole :D

im down in macomb county

[spicyfull]

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

[pqspin]

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

Thank you Spicyfull!

[Colorawdo girl]

pqspin.......welcome.You are in the best place for love and support around raw.
Learn as we all are.A new way of life requires learning new stuff.
How great and terrific that you are NOT A GOOD COOK.ALL uncookers are what we are looking for here...hahaha.You will be loving uncooking now.
welcome and joy!

[pqspin]

pqspin.......welcome.You are in the best place for love and support around raw.
Learn as we all are.A new way of life requires learning new stuff.
How great and terrific that you are NOT A GOOD COOK.ALL uncookers are what we are looking for here...hahaha.You will be loving uncooking now.
welcome and joy!

Thanks Artgirly!

[JCB44]

welcome to the site

[pqspin]

welcome to the site

Thanks JCB44!