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[nikola]

Hello,
My name is Nikola.I live in Cincinnati.I have known about the raw food diet for a while,however,just now getting into it.My favorite author,Lalitha Thomas,author of "Ten essential Foods", writes about similar things that I have been into for quite some time.It is a book I recommend to all.
Anyway,I have a lot of questions such as can I still use my oven to just warm things up not over 115? What is the best way to get started.My husband and I are preparing mentally and want to get all of the equipment we need first before we start.I am a chef,so that will create a strange conflict of interest for me.I know I can deal but is it ethical for me to be making Osso Bucco for fans as I sit down to a gourmet raw food entourage? I know it will be hard just trying to shoo off my carnivorous friends and co-workers.I guess my question here is what are some approaches that others have taken with friends/family in social atmospheres? Are there any other chefs in house ????
Okay,I have to ask....Am I going to be experiencing some intense gastric effects??If so,how can I lessen them or possibly avoid them? Next,what about vitamin B12?I am also curious about a plan on starting...Is there a recommended transitional guidelined approach? A planned list would work well with my husband who is a triple virgo.Any input ,list,charts or advice would be helpful.We plan on starting at the end of the month to give us time to gather needed info and materials.I look forward to chatting and meeting all of you.Thanks,
Nikola

[Helen Of Tennessee]

Hi Nikola,

If you can keep your oven down to 115 degrees, I don't see a problem with you using it. My lowest number of my oven is 170. I've been told to leave my door open a crack, or to use a 60 watt or was it a 100 watt light bulb with the door closed and that would warm up the oven enough. Either way, I have not used my oven that way, but if you can control your oven and keep it below 115, go for it!!!! (I also have a grandson and cats, so leaving the oven open a crack just won't do for me).

Here is a link to Alissa's FAQ, where you might find some of the answers to your questions:

http://www.alissacohen.com/faqs.html

And here is a link to what Alissa has to say about B-12:

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3244&highlight=B-12

As for the gastric affects . . . could you elaborate on it? It could be particular foods you are taking in. It could be the combination of foods. It could be detox. If you could share what you eat in a day on the days you have gastic problems, maybe we might be able to see something that could be causing the problem.

<>< Helen of Tenenssee