I want to thank everyone who has participated in this RawFoodTalk.com forum. There have been some amazing exchanges here and so many words of wisdom spoken. But its time for me to close this board. I am moving on to new ventures and feel that its time for me to let this go. A forum of this size takes loads of money, time and energy. I have not been keeping up with the forum upgrades, the spam problems, etc…. which is resulting in many disgruntled emails and people calling the office daily. I’m sorry to disappoint the many of you who have spent your time and wonderful words of help and inspiration here. I hope that you have all benefited from this board and that it has helped you on your path to optimal health. I know many of you have made lasting friendships here as well. I will leave this board up for a month of so, so that you may copy what you need and any information you would like to save.

Thank you for being part of the RawFoodTalk.com community! It’s been a wonderful ride! I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next for all of you and of course, you can keep up with my adventures through my blog, Facebook and twitter. I am continuing my certification trainings and there will be some exciting new classes, events and projects coming into fruition in the near future!

All my best,
Alissa

Blog Comments

iaborn42 - 05-15-2008 05:24 PM
Thanks for the comments, I made a post and will see what everyone says.
Vassargirl - 05-15-2008 03:54 PM
ah ha! I am back! I was expecting my isp to disconnect for changes that we requested, just not in the middle of my post to you! Sorry. Looks like some of your foods are quite limited. I would start by making a list of every thing that you can have. Then make sure you have all on hand that you can for greater variety. Can you list the things for us that you know you can have so maybe we can help you to be creative with them?
Vassargirl - 05-13-2008 08:18 AM
Good morning! Gotta quick scan back in your blog to get caught up, ok?
modnyjdom - 04-24-2008 01:42 PM
Good for you! Rawk on....
- 04-20-2008 06:48 PM
Sounds like you are doing much better!!!! Glad to read it!!!!
iaborn42 - 04-17-2008 08:02 PM
Yes, I am still eating very high raw and will continue to do so.
- 04-17-2008 07:42 PM
So glad to hear you are doing better and doing what it working for you and the IC. Yay!!!!
StarFire - 04-14-2008 12:25 AM
I love your wisdom of following your intution and trusting it. You will find the path that works for you -- and THAT is what is MOST important. Keep us posted on how you are doing...
iaborn42 - 04-13-2008 01:15 PM
I would highly recommend reading his book. I would even check your local library. It is soooo good.
- 04-13-2008 12:47 PM
OK !!! whew...good....I really do look forward to reading what you are going through....I emailed you too!!! But maybe you are right, especially with the IC, your body may not be ready for 100 percent Raw. I saw that website you sent too...I even talked to my dh about it...lots to learn huh?!!
iaborn42 - 04-13-2008 12:17 PM
No I will still come back here. I intend to still be very high raw, just probably not 100%. The premise of the other diet is also very healthy, high raw so I see that I can incorporate both styles, at least for now. Maybe at some point I will decide to go 100%.
- 04-13-2008 12:03 PM
Oh I hope it all works out for you...will you journal elsewhere???
iaborn42 - 04-12-2008 09:30 PM
No, I don't beat myself up over the slip up. I think for me at this point I want to eat healthier and I am in the process of learning all I can about several different diets and then deciding what is best for me.

I do eat so much better than I was before RAW. Even if I don't ever get 100% I know I am benefitting from it. There are pros and cons to this diet and I am understanding them more everyday.
michaeldwyer - 04-12-2008 03:02 PM
I posted this further down, but have you tried this place?

New City Market Natural Grocery
4721 University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa (50314)
515-255-7380
Well-stocked small health food shop. Stocks fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, bulk staples, frozen foods, dairy, bath & body items, natural home products, and more.
michaeldwyer - 04-12-2008 03:00 PM
I'm glad you're not beating yourself up about the slip-up. We all have our bumps in the road from time-to-time.

Hooray for organic gardening no matter how small they may be!!!!
michaeldwyer - 04-12-2008 02:54 PM
Hey how about this place?
New City Market Natural Grocery
4721 University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa (50314)
515-255-7380
Well-stocked small health food shop. Stocks fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, bulk staples, frozen foods, dairy, bath & body items, natural home products, and more.
Liserpiece - 04-10-2008 11:37 PM
I think nuts are a bit problematic no matter where you live. :) It's really a challenge these days!!
- 04-10-2008 11:51 AM
all sounds good!!!
Liserpiece - 04-10-2008 11:40 AM
Awesome! Avos are so good for you. I struggle with them at times too. I find a good indicator is taste. When they taste really "earthy" and strong to my tongue I know I should pass. When they taste light I do much better. Weird, I know, but it seems to work for me. :)
iaborn42 - 04-09-2008 09:29 PM
Well I think there might be hope for avocado's! I made a big green salad for supper tonight and decided to try avo again. So far no flare. I am really thinking it was the previous mentioned supplement doing it. I mashed up the avo with olive oil and added sea salt and pepper for a great dressing!

I am excited about this!