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From what I understand, you lose some integrity of the enzymes by freezing but not that much to make a big difference. I say give it a try and save some $$$$!

welcome! you will find lots of great support here - try the 30 Day Challenge - it's fun and filled with camraderie.

Alicia

Hi Linda,

Welcome - I recommend eating nuts and seeds to keep your blood sugar stabilized and low sugar fruits (or leave out the fruits for a while). Many people find that the blood sugar...

i have to say that i use a cheapo Black and Decker from Target (29.99) and it works great. it comes with a grating wheel to make shredded carrots, etc..

i will say that none of the food...

you are in a great place - alissa's training center is in kittery and there are lots of great raw teachers in new hampshire (check out rawma). and portsmouth is such a great town! welcome. alicia

funny you should ask that - i was just in there the other day and i worked out that it was CHEAPER to buy the nuts that get sold in the 16 oz bags as opposed to the bulk bins.

Go figure! next...

welcome back - i just wanted to be able to type the word "flat" and feel British! have fun. Alicia

welcome! you will be an inspiration for your college friends. check out the 30 Day Challenge - it might add a bit of extra support.

alicia

Zaphirah,

Also, try doing some gentle spinal twists to activate the area that feels stagnant - check out www.yogajournal.com under "pose finder" and search for "twists" or "spine".

Alicia

rawerin,

i add in soaked and then dehydrated buckwheat into my granolas for crispiness - I haven't had the experience of any of the sweeteners crisping at all.

they have consistencv of rice...

a fantastic book: Organic Body Care Recipes by Stephanie Tourles. i found it at the library. and a great source for ingredients: Liberty Natural.

i dabble in aromatherapy and natural beauty...

welcome - lots of info and support for you here. check out the 3o day challenge.

enjoy, alicia

welcome - join the May 30 Day Challenge- it's lots of fun and great camraderie.

alicia

my book looks like it survived a few wars - food all over it, dog-eared pages and it still sits (after a year) on my coffee table for inspiration

enjoy

i MISS this board when I get busy with things - I feel like I'm meeting old friends when I check in.

Great thread! Alicia

i think as long as they are raw, you are fine - the unhulled seeds are a bit darker - you can see the hull if you look closely. unhulled would need a longer soaking time but you are good to go!
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oh yeah - dehydrator disasters could be a thread unto itself! how about not using the paraflexx sheets to save time, to only find your recipe oozing out the bottom onto the tray below (which held a...

kimberely - your pics are such an inspiration - i had my whole family gathered around the computer looking at your before/afters - what a testament to the raw food diet.

best, alicia

the paraflexx sheets are so easy to clean and they stay put so nicely on the mesh sheets - my vote is for paraflexx!

ditto above - enjoy the food - your body will cleanse out what it needs to.

welcome! alicia

What an incredible inspiration for aspiring raw fooders your age - you are such a leader in a cutting edge time! Awesome - and you look fabulous!

can't go but have a fun time - see you at another potluck - alicia

welcome - i would head out to the grocery, stock up on fruits and vegs and then pick out some beautiful fruits you've seen but never tried...also read through interesting posts on this forum - there...

Elissa,

It sounds to me like you have a trapped nerve in the area around your glute or somewhere around your hip joint.

Any kind of hip stretch that can open the muscles around the hip and...

I'll pass this along to friends - maybe repost this in the "events" section

also, send your info to www.rawnewenglandcommunity.com

thanks for the info - alicia