Big Hello from Piankeshaw!

[piankeshaw]

I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Piankeshaw from Indiana. I have been a raw vegan for two weeks. Therefore, this is all very new to me. Can't believe I've made it this long. But, I am proud of myself for sticking with it.

I am an Ironman triathlete (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) and I had Brendan Brazier's book The Thrive Diet highly recommended to me. Even though I exercise 15 to 25 hours a week and have an ideal height/ weight ratio, I developed Type II diabetes and needed to make some drastic lifestyle changes.

I attribute the Type II diabetes to eating too much refined food; particularly sugar, white flour, and potatoes. I had an actual addiction to sweets and carbs. Since the changeover to raw/vegan, my blood sugar has been stable in the 70's. I have noticed a positive difference in my energy level and my ability to recover quickly from a workout.

[michigan roman]

banana
avacado
walnuts
almond
flax seed (grind self)
raisins
romaine
kale
cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
garlic cloves
tomato
mushrooms
nutrional yeast (not raw but has b's)
spinach
oranges
arugula
pineapple
vegan b12 suppliment
sunflower seeds
pumpkin seeds
mung bean sprouts (www.sproutpeople.com for info , can buy at bulk foods)
green pepper
sesame seeds (grind self)
kelp / dulse (www.seaveg.com)
blueberries
strawberries
water , the only drink
salt is bad
lemons
lime
brocoli
onion
parsley
keep alot of bananas on hand = cheap / anytime / filling energy
if have to cheat make it steamed vegi , vegi soup next
sprinkling wanuts or sesame seed on salads heartifies them
lemon squeezed in water helps control appetite to avoid cooked cravings

thats my opinions , and what works for me

[spicyfull]

I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW...........Welcome to MY World.

[Frugal Raw]

Welcome!! I wish you the best of rawesome health!!