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:) I always open my dates, too! Just in case. I still wonder why some of them have lots of white, webby stuff inside? What is that?

Deb I feel for you and this is a decision only you can make with time and thought into the process. Trust your gut and just make sure you do LOTS of research and ask lots of questions before...

Is there something wrong with the two teeth you have root canals in? Of course, if the root canaled teeth need to be fixed, then don't ignore them because it will only get worse (and more expensive...

Yeah, I view the bugs as a good sign that the food isn't laced with insecticides. It's a GOOD thing. If you eat one by accident it won't kill you. Truth is if you've ever eaten at a restaurant you've...

Oh yes, beet greens are AMAZING and so nutritious. I wasn't thinking about them before because I tend to juice them. Here is a terrific recipe for juicing:

1-2 red or golden beets (med size)
All...

I agree, I'd say just jump in and go raw. Start there with the mindset of abundance and enjoy, give your body time to regulate and even out. Starting with a list of things you 'can't' eat based on...

Fresher is always better (lose nutrients and vitamins as soon as fruit and veggies are cut) but as to how long something can sit, I'm not sure. I've read that fresh juices deteriorate quicker than,...

Jot down how you are feeling when you are raw.....

Less hunger
Less cravings for junk food
Sleep better
More clarity of thinking....

Whatever it is for YOU that is the difference....

I agree with the others here....besides spinach, kale and chard (red, green or rainbow) are pretty mild in my experience. The really dark kale can have a bit more bitter taste but still works well....

sprouts2go I'm in the same place as you. I've researched extensively on this topic because of, well, basic medical *curiousity* and a desire to know. Someone in my family has routine colonoscopies...

Miracle Whip has high fructose corn syrup in it...why it is slightly sweet. I know there are recipes floating around for 'raw ranch' which have gotten rave reviews. Maybe try a search for that?...

I love mixing my citrus with greens......1 orange, 1 lemon, 1 lime as a base plus greens to taste. My favorites are spinach, kale, and dandelion (when I can find it). Usually I add a tsp or two of...

I just had a persimmon adventure this morning and found it NOT to be ripe enough. Like swishing my mouth with rubbing alcohol...or how I'd imagine that to be. I was concerned because somewhere in the...

Yep, totally understand where you are coming from! I am a SLOW loser, too. But this year I did manage to lose 30 lbs (and am still amazed by it, really). How? Different from any expectations I had -...

Hey welcome back - so nice to 'see' a familiar face!! Though I've been pretty AWOL myself lately. Also striving towards raw, but skirting around the edges more than I'd like. Good luck on your...

Love this thread....so funny! Ok, one of the most exasperating I've heard yet from grandma-in-law:

"My doctor told me not to eat lettuce because it's a 'hard' vegetable and I can't digest it"
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I wholeheartedly agree that what happens in Alissa's class is unlike anything else you will experience, and it's different (and dare I say MORE) than you will ever expect. Personally, the cost and...

I'm not surprised this topic showed up here! I was appalled when I heard what he eats - not for the calories or gaining weight aspect at all. I would have thought his training regimen would include a...

I've lost 26 lbs and 30+ inches so far....and my skin is not sagging anywhere at this point. My approach is simple and methodical - going for 1, maybe 2, lb loss per week. Yeah, it's a patience game,...

Nope don't peel. I love Medjools!

Collard rolls (suprisingly DELICIOUS)
Flax crackers and freshly made guacamole (highly addictive)
Raw cheesecake (can't say enough about how this goes over with my SAD friends....I've put chocolate...

Indirectly, yes.

Going raw gave me a clarity of mind and energy I never had before ...and with that I was able to take a real hard look at what was stressing me out. This newfound strength...

Just a quick chime in here to tell of you of my own experience. I have very long, blond hair and it is thick. I have experienced "episodes" of what I would consider pretty extreme hair loss 2-3 times...

Yep, lucky for me I had a Mom that grew up in Europe and the family had a large organic garden (times right after WWII were tough and people had to fend for themselves a lot for food) - so this...

StarFire.....reading your description was better than meditation.......so calming. OH, I want to go RIGHT NOW! :)