Intro

[Guest guest]

Welcome Jenna! I wish you great success with home schooling - I know how

difficult it can be. We are sending our children to public school. My son,

Jack, (3 1/2) is already in preschool and just loves it. Elise is 16 months

so has some time yet. We are vegetarians on the road to veganism - baby

steps...

 

Peace!

 

Lynne

fordknubley2.screaming.net [jenna]

Thursday, February 21, 2002 1:19 PM

Intro

 

 

Hi,

 

I have just joined this list and would like to introduce myself. We are a

vegan family in the UK. We have two children, Ellie who is 7, and Thomas

who

is 3 - both are lifelong vegans. I have been a vegetarian since I was 16

and

moving gradually towards veganism since then, at last managing to finally

give up dairy cheese 7 years ago.

 

We are home educating - Ellie spent a couple of months in school, and

there

are no plans for Thomas to go.

 

Jenna

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Right on...GreenSun! Thank you for your blessed words....expressing my daily

prayers so lovely, in a way that I could feel but not write. I have just joined

this e-mail group to share my experiences and offer what I have and continue to

grow with conscious loving compassion.

I came to " living food 13 months ago due to my physical challenges manifesting a

" shift " in lifestyle. I am diagnosed with MS by the allopathic community and am

healing myself through " living " and raw foods, yoga, colonics, wheatgrass,

SunChlorella, a tribe of angels and FAITH....just to name a few of the

" biggies " . I treasure when I can be present in the moment,mindfully looking

forward to the day when my healing can heal others.

Peace & Love, Ro

[Guest guest]

Hello Albert!

 

Where is Green Sun? I've seen a couple of posts from you, but I

don't remember if you mentioned that.

kim

 

 

 

--- GreenSun <greensunhealing wrote:

> Hello all good spirits of peace and wisdom. I'm Albert

> and i wanted to say a little about my " self " (which i

> don't abelieve beleive exists).I'm infinite yet i

 

 

 

 

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Hi Audrey,

Congrats on your decision to go raw! What inspired you? I'm always

interested to know.

I don't have any personal experience with allergies, but I've learned a

little about them since going raw. If you're allergic to things like, say,

wheat

or dairy, it's not really an allergy (if such a thing even exists), it's only

your body telling you that these are not appropriate foods. Reactions to things

that are normal and natural to humans, like REAL foods -- fruit, green veggies,

seeds/nuts -- or other innocuous substances like grass, pollen, dander, etc.,

are

the signs of a toxic body. If a substance is really poisonous, it is poisonous

to all humans. If it is harmless, it should be harmless to all humans. Within

those two categories, the reason things may affect us all differently is because

we're all in different conditions with our own unique weaknesses and strengths

(both being determined by a combination of genetics and lifestyle). It's the

condition of our bodies that determines how we will respond to an otherwise

harmless substance. Most raw fooders with previous allergy problems report that

the change in diet 'cures' the problems. Sometimes, however, it doesn't happen

unless the person is very vigilant about their eating habits -- that is, making

sure to constantly improve and simplify, i.e., leaving behind bad combinations

and bad habits like overeating, eating too many concentrated foods or eating too

late at night, etc., not to mention other factors like fresh air, exercise,

sunshine and emotional calm. I wouldn't worry about improving and simplifying

right now, though. Just stay raw and learn, so you'll be ready to interpret

those signals that will be coming from your body.

Although I've heard arguments on both sides about whether or not to soak, I

do soak nuts because I find that I feel less lethargic/tired after eating them

if

I do. This is a sign that my body isn't having to work so hard to digest them.

Just put them in pure water to cover, in or out of the fridge, for 8-12 hours

depending on the type of nut. After that you can put them in a jar and either

cover them with water or drain off the water, and rinse them a couple times a

day. They'll last a few days to a week in the fridge. There is a much better

explanation of this process in any of the uncook books on the market.

Hope to see you at a potluck soon! :-)

Nora

 

 

prettifemme wrote:

 

> hi all,

>

> i'm new to this group and new to living foods. i've

> been a vegan for a long time and have decided to take

> the plunge. today is my second all raw day. yay!!! :-)

> i'm hoping going raw will help improve my health,

> especially help eliminate my multiple food allergies.

> does anyone have experience with food allergies and

> going raw? and also, could someone please explain the

> process of soaking nuts to me? thanks so much and i'm

> happy to be here.

>

> audrey

>

>

>

> The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.

> http://search.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

As a child, I had allergies to some things, I remember particularly

certain cats, which would make the whites of my eyes all red. At

that time I was vegetarian and eating dairy products. (I found out

later years after being vegan I was mildly allergic to milk

products.) In my teens I went to a vegan diet and as I have

continued to cleanse, the allergies have lessened. I think having a

candida problem (due to taking lots of penicillin as a child) also

caused allergies to certain pollens, which has pretty much gone since

I have dealt with the candida. I have also been tested for food

allergies and have taken homeopathic doses designed to desensitize me

to those allergies.

 

Ron Koenig

Bellevue

 

RawSeattle , prettifemme <prettifemme88>

wrote:

> hi all,

>

> i'm new to this group and new to living foods. i've

> been a vegan for a long time and have decided to take

> the plunge. today is my second all raw day. yay!!! :-)

> i'm hoping going raw will help improve my health,

> especially help eliminate my multiple food allergies.

> does anyone have experience with food allergies and

> going raw? and also, could someone please explain the

> process of soaking nuts to me? thanks so much and i'm

> happy to be here.

>

> audrey

>

>

>

> The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.

> http://search.

[Guest guest]

thanks so much nora and ron!

 

what really motivated me to go raw was how horrible i

was feeling. i've always known that my body demands

the best diet, i always felt much better when i ate a

more whole foods diet with lots of fruits and veggies

compared to processed vegan convienence foods. i read

fit for life years ago and it really struck a cord in

me, my instincts told me that my body wanted to eat

like that, but i'd had a history of disordered eating

(bulimia) and was worried that if i " restricted " my

diet too much it would make me want to binge. but

overtime my health kept declining and i acquired more

and more food allergies and i felt so bad that i just

decided that enough was enough and i had faith that i

would be able to really work on perceiving a raw diet

as nurturing myself rather than restricting myself

because it was obvious that my body wasnt going to let

me get away with giving it less than the best to live

on, and i'm very grateful for that, sometimes i get

jealous of friends who seem to be able to eat anything

they want and not suffer any ill effects, but i know

that in time they might.

 

thanks,

 

audrey

 

 

 

--- Nora Lenz <nlenz wrote:

> Hi Audrey,

> Congrats on your decision to go raw! What

> inspired you? I'm always

> interested to know.

> I don't have any personal experience with

> allergies, but I've learned a

> little about them since going raw. If you're

> allergic to things like, say, wheat

> or dairy, it's not really an allergy (if such a

> thing even exists), it's only

> your body telling you that these are not appropriate

> foods. Reactions to things

> that are normal and natural to humans, like REAL

> foods -- fruit, green veggies,

> seeds/nuts -- or other innocuous substances like

> grass, pollen, dander, etc., are

> the signs of a toxic body. If a substance is really

> poisonous, it is poisonous

> to all humans. If it is harmless, it should be

> harmless to all humans. Within

> those two categories, the reason things may affect

> us all differently is because

> we're all in different conditions with our own

> unique weaknesses and strengths

> (both being determined by a combination of genetics

> and lifestyle). It's the

> condition of our bodies that determines how we will

> respond to an otherwise

> harmless substance. Most raw fooders with previous

> allergy problems report that

> the change in diet 'cures' the problems. Sometimes,

> however, it doesn't happen

> unless the person is very vigilant about their

> eating habits -- that is, making

> sure to constantly improve and simplify, i.e.,

> leaving behind bad combinations

> and bad habits like overeating, eating too many

> concentrated foods or eating too

> late at night, etc., not to mention other factors

> like fresh air, exercise,

> sunshine and emotional calm. I wouldn't worry about

> improving and simplifying

> right now, though. Just stay raw and learn, so

> you'll be ready to interpret

> those signals that will be coming from your body.

> Although I've heard arguments on both sides

> about whether or not to soak, I

> do soak nuts because I find that I feel less

> lethargic/tired after eating them if

> I do. This is a sign that my body isn't having to

> work so hard to digest them.

> Just put them in pure water to cover, in or out of

> the fridge, for 8-12 hours

> depending on the type of nut. After that you can

> put them in a jar and either

> cover them with water or drain off the water, and

> rinse them a couple times a

> day. They'll last a few days to a week in the

> fridge. There is a much better

> explanation of this process in any of the uncook

> books on the market.

> Hope to see you at a potluck soon! :-)

> Nora

>

>

> prettifemme wrote:

>

> > hi all,

> >

> > i'm new to this group and new to living foods.

> i've

> > been a vegan for a long time and have decided to

> take

> > the plunge. today is my second all raw day. yay!!!

> :-)

> > i'm hoping going raw will help improve my health,

> > especially help eliminate my multiple food

> allergies.

> > does anyone have experience with food allergies

> and

> > going raw? and also, could someone please explain

> the

> > process of soaking nuts to me? thanks so much and

> i'm

> > happy to be here.

> >

> > audrey

> >

> >

> >

> > The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.

> > http://search.

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Welcome Cathe,

 

If you do it ONE DAY AT A Time you will succed.

 

Sonia

--- cathe <cathe wrote:

> Hi everyone,

>

> My name is Cathe, and I've just joined this group.

> I have been familiar with Natural Hygiene principles

> for over 15 years, but got off the wagon, so to

> speak. I have been sick lately, and went back to

> what I know works...fasted Wednesday and have eaten

> raw yesterday and today, so far. I am feeling much

> better. Not sure if I will be able to stick with

> 100% raw forever, but I am liking it for now. Just

> wanted to say hello. I hope I can learn much from

> this group.

>

> Cathe

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Welcome, Cathe. This is a nice group of well-informed and supportive folks.

 

I'm 80% raw/live for about two months now. I'm also vegan, and I juice

(including wheatgrass). All that has resulted in some amazing improvements

for me and my husband, and we are 55 and 60, respectively.

 

no more headaches; weight is coming off; no more sensitivity to store air,

paper, cardboard, magazines; no more depression; anxiety is gone; mentally

calmer...and the list grows almost on a daily basis.

 

Welcome,

 

Rose

[Guest guest]

Hi Rose,

 

Thanks for the warm welcome. I started back into raw foods because I was losing

my voice, had been for almost two years. Finally went to see a dr thinking it

was, of course, cancer. She sent me to an ENT specialist who did a CT scan.

Turns out it was not cancer, but allergies. He wanted to start me on 2.5 years

of allergy shots but something in me balked (I never even immunized my children

because it makes no sense to me.) Had my allergy tests last Thursday and the

VERY NEXT DAY I 'came down with' the worst sore throat I have ever had, swollen

glands, earache, achiness, fatigue. I immediately thought of the test, and

realized that they had injected me with almost twenty different toxins. Also

told me I have acid reflux which surprised me as I don't get indigestion but DO

get burning in the back of my throat (which I think is what caused the

hoarseness.) Anyway, to make a long story short, I cancelled my first shots

appt. and started with the fast on Wednesday, and ate raw yesterday and today.

The earaches have subsided, the throat is not AS sore, the glands are still

swollen but draining. I had this ungodly itching way down deep inside my ears

and that is gone. (I was a bad sugar addict, I am afraid to admit.) Today was

a good day - I actually had more energy and felt pretty good. I think my

'allergies' are just a stressed-out, junked-up body. I've also lost two pounds

since Wednesday (eight since last week, go figure.) Well, I've rambled enough.

It's interesting that you mention your depression and anxiety aregone, and you

are mentally calmer. I have an eleven year old son who is bipolar and could use

some mental calmness. Heck, everyone in this family could! One neat thing and

then I'll go...my five-almost-six year old who drives me nuts because he is like

Tarzan always swinging through the house and jumping on/over the furniture, has

been doing raw with me...most of yesterday and all of today. He is SO much

calmer and more of a joy to be around. This was his idea to join me, but I'm

glad he did!

 

Thanks for 'listening',

Cathe

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Welcome Vevica,

 

To me you are exaclty where you are suppose to be and

tha tis with us in this group.

 

Sonia

[Guest guest]

Hi Viveca..

 

>> I just d because I recently started the Natural Hygiene way

of eating again. I did it years ago, and have at times, gone back to

eating only fruit in the mornings. [Judith Roney] >>

 

I have heard of the Natural Hygien way of eating but have not read up on

it..I too eat only fruit in the morning..

 

>> I've been a vegetarian for over 23 years, but have just recently

given up milk and eggs. At this point, I am still eating some white

cheese. Since getting back on the program, I haven't had even plain

yogurt, which I had been eating for a long time.[Judith Roney] >> I was a

very strict vegeratian 4 years back..no dairy, no fish..but I am struggling

to give up the last little bit of cheese..I NEVER drink dairy..no yogurt,

ice cream etc...that stuff make my yummy start to gurlge almost

instantly..but I do like Feta & goats milk cheese..that is such a treat to

me..

 

 

[Judith Roney] >> I eat only raw fruit at least until noon and then I have

a large

salad for lunch, maybe some steamed veggies, and dinner has been

steamed veggies, large salad, baked potatoe or rice, etc. [Judith Roney]

>> This is closest to what I do right now..

 

[Judith Roney] >> I am not mixing carbs with proteins. I am also eating

raw nuts. I

don't drink with meals, etc.[Judith Roney] >> I eat raw nuts...and rarely

have more than a few sips of water w/ a meal...

 

 

 

[Judith Roney] >> I have been reading Fit For Life and Fit For Life II,

I'm going to

read Fitonics next, but not so sure about it because when I glanced

in the book, I noticed that they talk about eating fruit along with

vegetables and oatmeal. Do any of you do this? In the late 70's I

had read a book by Joy Gross, but can't remember the exact title.

All I know is that I could eat well and I seemed to lose quite a lot

of weight. I Wonder when and how I got off that program. [Judith Roney]

>>

 

I have been reading the " 7 Day Miracle De-tox " and " Nature's First Law " ..I

got my copy from Amazon.com, used and it was signed by David Wolfe & Steve

Arlin!!

 

[Judith Roney] >> Funny how this has progressed. I haven't had chocolate

in over 13

years, caffiene in over 7 years or sodas. My main drink is purified

water and some fresh juice. I have a Vita-Mix, so even when I make

juice, I still get the fiber.[Judith Roney] >> I don't do chocalate and

never had much of a craving for it..I will have about 8 sips of coffee some

mornings, a habit I just started this winter..before that it was only tea,

herbal mostly..I know it's bad!! Mostly I'll take an herbal tea bag, put it

in a glass of cold water and leave it in the fridge..make a glass of

non-brewed tea in about 1/2 hour..I juice in the am when I have time..carrot

& beet mostly..

 

[Judith Roney] >> People have always thought my eating eccentric. Back in

the 70s, I

was considered a health nut. Does it sound like this is the group

for me?????[Judith Roney] >> I think the healthy eating people should be

the normal ones and the fakefood/cooked food people should be the " nuts " !!!

 

[Judith Roney] >> As Jimmy Buffet says in one of his songs, " I'm growing

older, but not

up. " Which leads me to say that I am 51 and living in South

Florida.[Judith Roney] >> My husband & I love Jimmy Buffet..we were in S.

Florida twice last summer & are planning to go back this summer, just 3

nights...Ft. Lauderdale area..want to do the Keys, but too much money...

 

Our struggle is with " alcohlol " ....My husband has gone back to meat, and

loves to go out to the local pub a couple times a week...I followed what

Juliano said and tried red wine, but I might as well take a valium and gives

me a headache in the am...white wine w/ lots of ice, better...but I love

beer!! And when we hear Jimmy's " Margaritaville " , well need I say more??

[Judith Roney] Judy

 

Sorry for the long, rambling intro. I knew I was right when I

decided to omit the word quick before writing intro in the subject.

 

Viveca

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Viveca,

 

Welcome. I only joined this group a day or so before you. I've done the

Natural Hygiene thing off and on for the past 15 years. Sometimes I'm better at

it; sometimes I'm not. " Fit for Life " , " Living Health: Fit for Life II " , " The

American Vegetarian Cookbook " , and " Fitonics for Life " are all part of my

library. " Fitonics " was a good read, despite its veering from the path of

Natural Hygiene. I learned a lot about enzymes and I *did* feel better

following their plan than I had previously. I was not totally comfortable with

the cooked fruit concept, but their contention is that a lightly baked apple is

*still* far better for us than, say, a chocolate bar.

 

At present I am on the second day of a fast to clear up some throat problems. I

fasted 4 days ago for one day, then ate raw for two days, and now am fasting

again. I will probably break this tomorrow morning as I am nursing a toddler

and don't want to throw too many toxins his way via my milk. But I've been

barely able to swallow so I had to do something rash. I feel really good

today--also, I've lost a total of twelve pounds since last week!!

 

I don't know that I will ever be able to or even want to eat 100% raw, but I am

enjoying the way I'm feeling now, and I may decide to go that route. I feel

calmer, less dragged down, less depressed or anxious. Glad you joined the

group. How are things going for you today?

 

Cathe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Based on your note I was intrigued enough to check out Fitonics at

amazon.com. Read some fairly persuasive bad reviews of the book....

 

 

On Sun, 29 Jun 2003, cathe wrote:

 

> Welcome. I only joined this group a day or so before you. I've done

> the Natural Hygiene thing off and on for the past 15 years. Sometimes

> I'm better at it; sometimes I'm not. " Fit for Life " , " Living Health:

> Fit for Life II " , " The American Vegetarian Cookbook " , and " Fitonics for

> Life " are all part of my library. " Fitonics " was a good read, despite

> its veering from the path of Natural Hygiene.

 

--

Marjorie Roswell

3443 Guilford Terrace

Baltimore, MD 21218

mroswell

410-467-3727

Newest Site: rawfoodwiki.org

[Guest guest]

Yes, I read those reviews too, but then I read the book.

 

Cathe

-

Margie Roswell

rawfood

Sunday, June 29, 2003 10:18 PM

Re: [Raw Food] intro

 

 

Based on your note I was intrigued enough to check out Fitonics at

amazon.com. Read some fairly persuasive bad reviews of the book....

 

 

On Sun, 29 Jun 2003, cathe wrote:

 

> Welcome. I only joined this group a day or so before you. I've done

> the Natural Hygiene thing off and on for the past 15 years. Sometimes

> I'm better at it; sometimes I'm not. " Fit for Life " , " Living Health:

> Fit for Life II " , " The American Vegetarian Cookbook " , and " Fitonics for

> Life " are all part of my library. " Fitonics " was a good read, despite

> its veering from the path of Natural Hygiene.

 

--

Marjorie Roswell

3443 Guilford Terrace

Baltimore, MD 21218

mroswell

410-467-3727

Newest Site: rawfoodwiki.org

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/28/03 6:39:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

vivecapark writes:

 

> As Jimmy Buffet says in one of his songs, " I'm growing older, but not

> up. " Which leads me to say that I am 51 and living in South Florida.

 

Where in South Florida? I lived in Ft. Myers for a number of years before

moving to Boston (and I may be moving south again).

[Guest guest]

rawfood , " Sara Simon " <sara@s...> wrote:

> Hi all,

>

> I joined yesterday and thought I should introduce myself... I'm

Sara in the

> UK

 

Hi Sara, nice to see you here

 

Bridgitte

[Guest guest]

Hello My name is Sheree and I just started being raw recently I am not 100

percent but i am trying to achieve that. Currently about 80 percent I am very

interested in talking with other raw foodists and sharing recipes!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bridgitte <syndactylcat wrote: rawfood , " Sara

Simon " <sara@s...> wrote:

> Hi all,

>

> I joined yesterday and thought I should introduce myself... I'm

Sara in the

> UK

 

Hi Sara, nice to see you here

 

Bridgitte

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Many greetings lovely Sara.

You are most welcome here.

Like the Fresh group, the folks here

are very friendly, knowledgeable, and full

of fine wit. A great group!

 

Well wishes to you and the family.

 

Merry Meet,

 

tev :-)

 

Sara Simon <sara wrote:

Hi all,

 

I joined yesterday and thought I should introduce myself... I'm Sara in the

UK, eat all raw most of the time, and have an 18 month-old son (we're into

attachment parenting, homebirth etc). I started on the raw path about 5

years ago. I'm also the web designer for The Fresh Network in the UK.

 

Sara xx

 

 

 

The experience of dynamic religious living transforms the mediocre individual

into a personality of idealistic power. Religion ministers to the progress of

all through fostering the progress of each individual, and the progress of each

is augmented through the achievement of all. [The Urantia Book: 1094:1]

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi Laura,

I think it is best to go at your own speed. Some people can go " cold

turkey " and others need to go in steps, for example, stop eating meat,

then stop eating eggs and dairy, and then become vegan. It could take

you years to become fully vegan, or it could happen overnight.

Remember that this is a lifestyle change and you are making the world

a better place for yourself and the animals. People who are new to

vegetarianism and veganism often find it useful to incorporate " fake "

meat or meat substitutes into their diet. If you get cravings for your

old lifestyle you might enjoy these products. This group is really

just for recipes, if you have more questions about veganism feel free

to email me, I have been vegan for 8 years. Good luck,

Laurie

, laura lewis

<teacherlaura45> wrote:

> Hello,

> My name is Laura. I joined this group to learn more about the

vegan lifestyle.I'm trying to learn how to eat this way.I grew up with

Mcdonalds and Taco Bell and have the weight and health problems to

prove it. I am slowly replacing my old diet with new recipes as I

learn more. I wonder if it wouldnt be best to go ' cold turkey' . Or

if the slow but steady approach is O.K. It is a struggle sometimes and

I find myself craving my old diet.

>

>

>

>

> Tax Center - File online by April 15th

[Guest guest]

Laura, I am of the opinion that it is best to change everything at once. I think it is easier to plan and gives you a better feeling about yourself, which encourages you to continue.

 

One of the things that has worked for me, too, is I don't look for meat substitutes. I don't try to find things that look like old foods and eat the same. Yes, there are times that nothing beats the sandwich on a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and all and there are some decent burgers, but I find that the bun and veggies is good, too. Besides, those substitutes are generally all quite high in fat.

 

Just my experience. Make sure you have tons of recipes to choose from and be sure to find a bunch of quick and simple things. One of the hardest things for people to get over is the drive-throughs. A few vegan frozen meals and canned beans and freezing some rice to keep on hand can all be fast food. Here is a link to some recipes that are a lot of that, quick and easy.

 

http://www.vegsource.com/mcdrecipes/index.html

 

McDougall promotes a nearly vegan diet. Never mind all that, it is a good source for recipes.

 

The best!

 

 

 

-

laura lewis

Thursday, April 15, 2004 9:42 AM

intro

 

Hello,

My name is Laura. I joined this group to learn more about the vegan lifestyle.I'm trying to learn how to eat this way.I grew up with Mcdonalds and Taco Bell and have the weight and health problems to prove it. I am slowly replacing my old diet with new recipes as I learn more. I wonder if it wouldnt be best to go ' cold turkey' . Or if the slow but steady approach is O.K. It is a struggle sometimes and I find myself craving my old diet.

 

 

Tax Center - File online by April 15th

[Guest guest]

I found it's best to go slow, the body hates fast changes usually.

But, if you have a craving, sometimes you would do well to cave in,

just for a minute...then you will discover how icky something bad

tastes or feels, and your cravings will be fewer and farther apart.

 

Remember these words...garbage in, garbage out!

 

Good luck!

 

Bright

 

, laura lewis

<teacherlaura45> wrote:

> Hello,

> My name is Laura. I joined this group to learn more about the

vegan lifestyle.I'm trying to learn how to eat this way.I grew up with

Mcdonalds and Taco Bell and have the weight and health problems to

prove it. I am slowly replacing my old diet with new recipes as I

learn more. I wonder if it wouldnt be best to go ' cold turkey' . Or

if the slow but steady approach is O.K. It is a struggle sometimes and

I find myself craving my old diet.

>

>

>

>

> Tax Center - File online by April 15th

[Guest guest]

I went vegan pretty slowly (six months or so). I was a total meat

eater before that. As you transition, you'll learn more about food

products, which will help with the fast food cravings. I love food,

and love to eat, so I try to find fun ways to cook things, and

different resturants to eat at. If you find that you miss eating out,

try different ethnic places. They're usually your safest bet. Where

are you living? Maybe others on this list can recommend some good

places. I'm in Portland, Oregon, and we have a great selection of

places to go. Let me know if I can help. Good Luck!

 

Marisa

 

 

, laura lewis

<teacherlaura45> wrote:

> Hello,

> My name is Laura. I joined this group to learn more about

the vegan lifestyle.I'm trying to learn how to eat this way.I grew up

with Mcdonalds and Taco Bell and have the weight and health problems

to prove it. I am slowly replacing my old diet with new recipes as I

learn more. I wonder if it wouldnt be best to go ' cold turkey' . Or

if the slow but steady approach is O.K. It is a struggle sometimes

and I find myself craving my old diet.

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Welcome Steve,

it's good to have you in the mix. I am sure you have a lot to share.

Since you're looking for something to sink your teeth into.

This week I have all organic: live Bar B. Q. Neat balls The best Sweet Potato Pie Live Lasagna Let me know if your interested. I will be delivering early this week.

Love Blessings Lynda

[Guest guest]

Welcome aboard Steve.

Mark

[Guest guest]

> I am new to the list and am a mom of five looking for

> vegan /vegetarian recipes. I am especially interested in 'tried and

> true' ideas for children's meals. Our family has not always been

> vegetarian and I feel that I am constantly struggling with them as

> far as what they should eat. I'm looking forward to participating

> with this list!

>

> Missy

 

Hi Missy, welcome to the list! Here are some ideas for " fun " vegan

meals for kids:

 

1. Veggie Hot Dogs - cook them in the oven or boil them as you would a

meat hot dog. Provide some buns and condiments (ketchup, mustard,

relish, etc.) and let the kids make their own. Or, slice the hotdogs

and put them in baked beans. Veggie burgers are another option.

 

2. Potato Wedges - you can buy these frozen and bake them in the oven.

You should be able to find healthy brands that do not have too much

oil and no preservatives. Sweet potato wedges are another option.

 

3. Spaghetti and Meatballs - get a ground beef substitute (like Gimme

Lean, form meatballs, and simmer them in tomato sauce until cooked.

Pour sauce on top of spaghetti.

 

4. Grilled " Cheese " sandwiches - make like you would a normal grilled

cheese sandwich, but use slices of soy cheese instead. Put a slice of

fresh tomato on if you wish.

 

5. Multi-bean and grain soup - our health food store sells a dry soup

mix containing lots of beans, grains, and pasta alphabet letters.

It's a pretty colorful soup, one that might appeal to the kiddies.

Toss some spinach or other leafy greens in near the end of cooking for

a healthy boost.

 

If you have a recipe containing meat that they really like, send it to

me and I'll see if I can veganize it. I'm sure that parents on the

list will have more suggestions also.

 

- Gene