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    I use raw, organic agave nectar rather than dates...

    I use raw, organic agave nectar rather than dates and the like because I am trying to recover from diabetes and my body doesn't tolerate other sweeteners. I think it is the lesser of evils, if you...
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    Sticky: That is awesome. I am often surprised at how the...

    That is awesome. I am often surprised at how the little seeds we plant in people's minds sprout and grow when we least expect it!
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    Soak pitted dates in water (just to cover) for...

    Soak pitted dates in water (just to cover) for about a half hour or so. Drain, saving soak water. Put drained dates in blender or food processor, add about half the soaking water, blend/process and...
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    Lukster - I too have been raw for over three...

    Lukster - I too have been raw for over three months and haven't lost a pound. I am also really stressed out. I am trying to maintain the perspective that it may take longer for my body to heal to the...
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    I live about a half hour from this restaurant and...

    I live about a half hour from this restaurant and I've been there about a half dozen times and it has never failed to be an awesome experience. The food is incredibly delicious! I'll try to remember...
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    Anyone been to Cafe Gratitude in Berkeley?

    I was in Berkeley a couple of months ago and tried to find Cafe Gratitude. I called 411 to get the phone number or address and they told me there was no such listing. Sure enough, when I tried to...
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    My understanding is that once you have your...

    My understanding is that once you have your ovaries removed you must take HRT forever because the organ that makes your hormones has been unnaturally removed. There are many other hormones that your...
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    I use Tropical Traditions (virgin, cold-pressed)...

    I use Tropical Traditions (virgin, cold-pressed) and I'm happy with it, though I do plan to try the stuff Alissa sells when this runs low. About 2 TB daily in my morning green smoothie gives it a...
  9. Thread: Lentil Sprouts

    by sueko
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    Lentil sprouts are absolutely, hands down, my...

    Lentil sprouts are absolutely, hands down, my favorite sprout. I love to eat a big bowl of them with just a diced garden fresh tomato on top and sometimes a bit of vinaigrette. One of my favorite...
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    It has a heavy emphasis on fruit and tells you...

    It has a heavy emphasis on fruit and tells you not to eat much in the way of seeds, oils, avocados, nuts etc... In my opinion it is a lot of hype and hustle. I wouldn't waste my money on it.
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    I've got a timer on mine, and I find it annoying...

    I've got a timer on mine, and I find it annoying when I come home after 14 hours at work and it has turned itself off, or it has turned off during the night. Not having had the option of no timer, of...
  12. Eat whatever you want/need to eat, especially...

    Eat whatever you want/need to eat, especially now, as you are transitioning. I ate a lot more when I first went raw than I do now, although nuts and avocados are certainly very present in my diet....
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    ANOTHER B-12 question!

    Recently after visiting my HCP, my blood levels of homocysteine were way off. He told me to take 1,000 mg methylcobalamine B-12, but in shopping for this I notice that all the natural brands are...
  14. I love my Excalibur. We had a bumper crop of...

    I love my Excalibur. We had a bumper crop of grapes this year and I made all my own raisins. My kids love the bread I make and we use crackers about every other day. Also, in the winter time, when...
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    If you are not familiar with the book, there is...

    If you are not familiar with the book, there is an excellent book called "The Truth About Soy" with superb research backup and it goes into detail about all the dangers of soy. I forgot the name of...
  16. Thread: Tea

    by sueko
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    Since no one has answered this I will just give...

    Since no one has answered this I will just give you my opinion. It does depend on the tea. If you are drinking black tea, it has been heat processed and fermented. Adding boiling water to it further...
  17. Thread: Vitamin B12

    by sueko
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    I saw Victoria Boutenko speak in Medford a few...

    I saw Victoria Boutenko speak in Medford a few months ago and she said that people who are obsessive about cleaning their produce develop B-12 deficiencies (she mentioned a woman who scrubbed all her...
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    Wish I could try the cacao, it's not available...

    Wish I could try the cacao, it's not available locally and it's pricey over the net :( Is it better to get the nibs or the powder?

    Aaron - Your music is beautiful
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    Stir the liquids and solids back together. 15...

    Stir the liquids and solids back together. 15 hours instead of 8 will just result in a more sour kefir, it should be safe to drink as long as your handling was hygienic. You strain out the solids and...
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    If you dehydrate, for traveling I make a batch of...

    If you dehydrate, for traveling I make a batch of seasoned sunnies or almonds (marinate in nama shoyu or Bragg's, then dehydrate until crunchy), take some dried fruit, I try to have some portable...
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    I've had a Champion juicer for about 30 years,...

    I've had a Champion juicer for about 30 years, and mine still runs great, never had any problem. However, that being said, it does leave a wetter pulp than the Green Star, and that is the one I would...
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    Mine has gone up!!!

    Mine has gone up!!!
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    by sueko
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    When I went raw I also gave up all my...

    When I went raw I also gave up all my medications, including my antidepressants. At first I felt the "raw high" that one hears about, and I was so elated that I could give it up. Now, at 100+ days...
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    In my pre-raw days I tried a fried twinkie at a...

    In my pre-raw days I tried a fried twinkie at a festival I went to and, at the time, thought it was surprisingly good, not what you'd think! Don't think I'll be trying to recreate that raw though!...
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    Hey PDXGeoff -- Do you wash your drill bits...

    Hey PDXGeoff -- Do you wash your drill bits before using them on the coconut? Seems like this would be umm...unsanitary?
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