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you don't have to be 100% raw to be raw... in fact, I've read from certain experts that if you are 60% raw, you are considered to be a raw foodist.

Some days I'm 100% raw, some days I have...

Some days I eat 100% raw... there are about 4 days a week I'll have a cooked meal a day... cooked meal meaning...

home made french fries in sea salt and coconut oil (baked not fried)
or
steamed...

why would you supplement with protein powder? I don't understand this as you get all the protien you need from raw fruits and veggies. No need to supplement with anything... to me, it defeats the...

I agree and am just popping in to say this site is raw vegan and I have had my head bit off several times for mentioning "raw cheese"... so I'd like to know whaz up with all this 'ant' talk and why...

Absolutely agree Rockinlocs... you really have to think for yourself... what feels good to you... it is going to be hard to be 100% raw for the rest of your life everyday... but, I do believe that...

For me, having a cuppa herbal teas is one of the things that helps get me through the winter... I do not stress about it being "cooked"... its just not worth it... tea is very beneficial to ones...

Ya, I'm 46; been raw 2 years... no hot flashes BUT I am still getting "PMS" symptoms... like really irritable, grouchy... all that fun stuff... last month for the first time my period was 3 weeks...

Yes, I have suffered some health problems, in particular I had huge fibroids for years that the doctor told me I could never get rid of without surgery... well, guess what? After being raw they have...

Wow! Awesome news about your cysts...

However; IMO it could be a combination of things... you have not been raw THAT long... you have lost weight... even 10 pounds is significant when you have...

Lots of good tips...

Do you have a market close by? At my market they will sell me a huge bag of over ripe bananas for $1.00... I take them home peel them, freeze them and use them in smoothies....

How long have you been raw? Are you 100%... reason I'm asking is that if you have been 100% raw for a decent amount of time you wouldn't "catch" anything from anybody... your immune system would be...

He looks great in that pic... BUT that is not a current picture of him... its been around for a while now.


I would definately like to see a pic of him now... at 63 years old.

Well, you can always use the pulp from your juices to make muffins or feed animals (horses love carrot pulp!).

I agree that some vegetables need to be lightly steamed such as brocolli and...

Depending on what cooked food you are thinking of, I beleive that a little bit is just fine... I was totally raw for about 8 months, and felt that I was lacking something, then started incorporating...

for me maca = energy....

are you eating enough fruits/greens? Perhaps you need more food energy.

lots of water, fresh juices and raw fruits/veggies. The body is self healing and does not need anything but the above.... a juice fast and will heal your body faster.

I read somewhere to stay...

Please don't cave into taking meds. ... your body is trying to cure itself... just keep drinking lots of water, only raw foods, fresh juices and lots of rest, walks outside every day... you will get...

Well, you've only been doing this for 1.5 weeks right? Too soon to notice any significant changes. But, I will give you one piece of advice... don't deprive yourself on this diet. This diet is for...

I think people jump into this diet without educating themselves properly on how to get enough nutrients... IMO, its not enough just to eat fruits, the body will not thrive... the body needs Omega 3s...

Are the flax seed crakers from a box or have you made them yourself in the dehydrator? If they are from a box, I would get rid of them for good, they are not good for your raw journey; myself, I...

Just drink a ton of water and forget about all those 'cures', yes, even the natural ones... your body will heal itself when it is ready to.

Shell & Mel...

Hey I'm from the Toronto area too.. can you tell me where LIVE is? I would
love to go.

Ta,
Ferg.

Microwave popcorn has a lot of chemicals in it--have you ever read the list of ingredients on the popcorn bag... I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole.
I bet it wasn't the popcorn itself that...

I didn't think it would be necessary to have digestive enzymes on a raw food diet... correct me if I'm wrong but I thought they would only be required on a cooked food diet as all enzymes are intact...

Well, not all cooked food is the same... there is a big difference between eating a hamburger versus some lightly steamed veggies...

So, what are you eating when you eat cooked? that will make a...