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If there's a way to work around the craving, would that help? :)

I find that eating something crunchy, rich and salty works when I have those type of cravings (chips, popcorn). Flax crackers that...

Yumberries are so cool!!!

It really depends on your insurance. Share with your doctor the reasons you have for wanting it (what are those reasons?) and ask him/her to find a way for it to be covered. Best of luck!

I buy only Organic foods and have done so for many years. The quality of foods goes up and down...

This year, the avocadoes have been terrible! They rot before they ever have a chance to ripen and...

Yes, you are right...It is very thick! To thin it add more oil, lemon juice and water...

It's great to be able to adapt recipes to your own tastes and to what you on hand at the time...it *is*...

I know, Helen ! I feel like I am one of the only ones who isn't part of the "Alissa Club" as I have never seen her book! :( I need to get ahold of her book and DVD too!

The Kitchen Witch's Goddess Dressing

4 tablespoons Raw Olive Oil
4 Whole Green Onions
4 Raw Green Olives
3 Cloves Garlic
2 Tablespoons Dried or 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley
1/4 cup...

I am not offended...You are quite clear and I appreciate that. ;)
I was just saying that I agree with you that when following a sound diet and holistic lifestyle, most "supplemets" are unnecessary...

I like Nutiva Hemp Protein Powder because one serving provides 11 grams of bioavailable protein, 14 grams of fiber, 120 calories and 3 grams of mostly omega 6's, some omega 3's fats, vitamin E, iron...

Nice ideas, (as always) Rawkinlocs!

Alissa, maybe you could fuse that idea with my suggestion of "categories", like people who contribute recipes, those who stay on the Raw path, those who are...

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Raw food is
life at its
finest purest moment
especially when I
pick it myself!

Growing, Sprouting, Tending...

Talk about divine timing...Just what you were looking for, Rawkinlocs! Special help has arrived, just for you! ;) Congratulations!

Blessings :D

I sent you a PM... :D

Thanks for sharing your preferences, Smasty! Good Websites and tasty products! :) Raw Peruvian Olives are my FAVORITE!

I get them from the Asian markets nearby...
I know Melissa's Organics has them and does ship but they are out of them... :rolleyes: Icould ship you some (shhh! Don't tell customs :) ) but they may...

I dry brush. Always have :) It is so good for circulation and lymphatic drainage.
With clients, I do a mungbean and tropical fruits bodywrap (all RAW) and I always skin brush before any...

Here's some info on Dragonfruit from "Melissa's Organics"

Originally from Central America and now domestically grown in Southern California and Florida, the Tropical Dragonfruit is a water loving...

Raw food is
life at its
finest purest moment
especially when I
pick it myself!

Growing, Sprouting, Tending
is the way
to get the
most potent enzymes

Welcome, Sunshine!

Good for you for beginning your journey (in a few days)! Seems like you are well-equipped with Alissa's book! I am one of the few who don't have and have never seen her book or...

When people refer to "Superfoods" they are often talking about Blue-Green Algae, Red Sea Weed, Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Alfalfa Leaf Powder, Spirulina, Chlorella, Beet Concentrate, Dulse and other...

How nice for Donna K.... :p

Raw food is
life at its
finest purest moment
especially when I
pick it myself!

Growing, Sprouting, Tending
is the way
to get the
most potent enzymes

How are you storing it? What is the expiration date? Is it homemade? Has it been kept sealed in a jar in the refrigerator? Does it smell rancid and not creamy-sweet?

I keep them in the refrigerator or freezer...The oils in them can go rancid very quickly when stored on the shelf or cupboard or anywhere that is not kept cold.

Dates aren't like nuts and seeds (there aren't the same enzyme inhibitors). They are soaked to make them softer and easier to use in recipes :)

Soak them until they are soft enough for the recipe you are using. Some dates are harder than others. Some, like Honey Dates, often often do not require soaking, as they are all soft and squishy as...