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Kale is one of my most favorite of the greens. While I am posting the obvious to many, I am often surprised by how many people tell me how bitter their green smoothie or salad is with kale. I then...

not the one with only two switches. speed dial is key and I use my vitamix sometimes 3 or 4 times a day.

I originally went cheap, bought the old one, and then sold that and got the one with the...

"Do I feel healthier?" That really is the main question for me. Sometimes I am 100%, sometimes I am not. I do have steamed veggies and brown rice (and sometimes even popcorn) and I was able to get...

When using Kale, Chard, or Collards -- remember to only use the leaf part, and do not use the stem/middle part of the leaf. The stems/middle are very bitter, and your smoothies will taste much...

Thanks for the info Avocadess! Keep on getting healthy!

Avocadess, you sound like you have an amazing story. I totally respect that you are 100% and are healing yourself.

Just curious for my own knowledge, when you were 85% raw, what did you eat/drink...

Your son sounds like my story when I was a child. I am happy to talk to you (and your son) to tell you what has worked for me. Feel free to send me a private email through rawfoodtalk (not sure how...

I had severe asthma & allergies and am off all of my asthma meds by doing a high raw diet. I didn't have to go 100% to breathe free again. (Although I do 100% sometimes throughout the year.)

I...

I had a vitamix 4500 and loved it - until I tried the one with the speed dial. (the 5000) So I did some research and ended up buying the Vitamix Vita-prep 3! Has the speed dial and more HP than the...

If you are getting foam - you might want to check to make sure that your blender is completely rinsed out, if you use soap when cleaning your blender. Also, give your greens a nice water-only bath...

If you are not 100% raw, then use your lentils and make a vegan soup. Easiest thing to do with them, as if you do not know how to sprout, you will just end up throwing them away.

But hey, you got...

Cut the stems off of them at the bottom point of the green leafy part. This will help get rid of most of the bitter taste.

Bethanie,

Okay - I am sure many people will be able to help you out, and my smoothies change everyday. But you did ask for my suggestion. :)

Yesterday, I was craving a not too sweet meal, so...

Everytime I see or hear something similar the above quote, I have to admit, I cringe. It is somewhat confusing because some people read this as, "oh, my body must have been craving some trace...

The raw ravioli recipe from the book "raw food real world" is one of my favorites and is great for a raw dish. It looks appealing and tastes incredible!

Hey there dreamrawalwz - I really enjoy all of your posts and your insight.

Regarding rotating greens - I usually buy what is organic and what is on sale. And then I buy my favorite greens after...

Tori,

If things are really rocking and rolling, why not hire 3 or 4 employees, train them, have the best one be the manager - and let them run the show. Passive income is what it is all about. ...

You can easily grow sprouts indoors. Fun and nutritious.

Hey Tori,

One of many things that I do is that I am a part-time investor and know a lot of investors with money to spend on the right deal. First thing investors like to know about is the bottom...

Welcome from a fellow Zonie!

Yes, Paul is a great speaker. He cured himself from IBS and his story is an informative one and entertaining.

If you want do something nice for him, bring him a durian. (his favorite fruit) He...

Take a few frozen kernels of corn out of your bag, and put them in a glass of room temperature water.

Also buy some raw corn on the cob and cut off a few kernels of corn from it and put the...

BethMarie,

You mentioned that "Sprouts and Whole Foods have very limited organic selection" - I agree that Sprouts has a limited selection, but the Whole Foods on Baseline and Rural in Tempe has a...

BethMarie - Welcome to raw. :)

I also live in the Phoenix area - there are plenty of good stores near Mesa that you can buy organic produce from. Whole foods and Sunflower Market are two that I...

I know plenty of people who have lost weight and they are not 100%. I also know some people who are 100% and haven't lost any weight because they eat too many nuts and avocados. High raw works for...