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We have a HUGE compost pile, so they go in the compost (& take forever to break down).

Our closest city has a "clean green" station where you can take clean yard waste for composting on a citywide...

My son loves green smoothies. We generally use lettuce or spinach as they are more tender & make for a smoother texture. And I always make it with his favorite fruit - he chooses the fruit -...

Actually, this advice from Alissa has served me extremely well to help keep me Raw and on the road to better health.

Bri.

Thank you for this thread Aleesha. I have learned so much about how to be more compassionate with myself in my own raw transition from how you have supported your daughter.

Thank you!
Bri.

When I feel myself slipping and want to step off the spiral, I eat the most scrumptious raw food I can think of in that moment - so I refocus on what I love about raw food.

I throw out any...

Everyone's body is different & some people's bodies respond very quickly to a raw lifestyle, while others take more time.

You might be interested in this film about reversing diabetes using a...

I have read some of the source research on maca to support thyroid function - it is anecdotal evidence and the end conclusion I drew from reading the details was: it might be helpful, depending on...

I get bloated when I eat a banana within an hour of my veggies - you might need to separate your fruits & veggies so they digest separately.

Bri.

Since my little one has been on solid foods he has had a high raw diet. He's almost 3 now, but over the last 2 years, some of his favorites have been the simple things...

Any & All fruits -...

I LOVE it! I wish I could chop that fast. :)

Thanks! Good ideas... I think the Strawberry crepes sound really good! I think I might try them next. :)

Bri.

Hi Everyone,

I've been getting a bit bored with my same old same old lately... so I thought I'd dive into Alissa's recipe book and try to find some new favorites.

This week I am completely in...

Congratulations on taking ultimate care of yourself!

There is a list from the Environmental Working Group called the "dirty dozen" - the 12 foods that have the highest contamination levels from...

I like grawnola with almond milk, almond butter & cocoa milkshake, a big slice of any fruit pie (blueberry and apple are two of my favorites), a young coconut based smoothie, green juice, or just...

Thanks for the ideas!
Bri.

The first foods I gave my babe were banana, avocado, simple green smoothies (2 ingredients) and most fruits I could mash with a fork & a little water.

I also spoke with a naturopath regarding...

Thanks! I know there are 2 whole foods markets within 5 miles of where I'll be staying, but didn't know if they'd have a juice bar or not.

Bri.

Hi Everyone,

I'm planning a three day trip to Scottsdale (quick business trip that just came up) and I really want to continue my juice feast while I'm there.

Do you know any juice bars in...

Hi,

I have Hashimoto's too. It is an auto-immune underactive thyroid disorder. I have been on very high doses of thyroid replacement hormone for many years. When I increased my RAW (up to 90%...

Oh, and the discs I purchased locally were less costly than these. You might check your local co-op, natural food store, or similar.

Bri.

I don't know this product specifically. I do use laundry discs instead of detergent and they work great. I would assume that this is quite similar.

Bri.

Alissa's book is chock full of quick & easy recipes. Her 30 day plan has you doing food prep 2 times a week & the rest of the time just grabbing quick meals. She makes it sooooo easy!

My hubby &...

You can soooo do it with 100% RAW! I have been severely hypothyroid on a high dosage of replacement hormone. I tried 90% RAW & felt a bit better, but cravings were tough...

I went 100% RAW &...

Hey Todd,

I believe 100% that you love & respect your wife and want the absolute best for her - otherwise you wouldn't be here asking for support. Here's the key to supporting her - it needs to...

Nope - mine are more consistent & less painful.