Collecting dust

[Guest guest]

When I first went raw, I went out and bought a Green Power jucer, a processor,

and a dehydrator.They are all collecting dust now, but its RAW dust.<br><br>Doug

[Guest guest]

Yes... my dehydrator is collecting dust too. I use my green power juicer all

the time. My latest favorite contraption is a Orange X citrus juicer. Love

that fresh OJ in the morning.

[Guest guest]

Leafy,<br><br>You have got to tell me about your

orange juicer. I love fresh, unpasteurized OJ but it is

hard to find and expensive. When I was in Toronto

once, I went to a sandwich shop that had a machine you

dropped oranges into and out came juice. I've never seen

one in the USA.<br><br>What did yours cost, and what

brand is it, etc.? And how easy/difficult is it to use

and clean up afterwards and do you recommend

it?<br><br>Thanks, Mallon

[Guest guest]

So, how many of you are 100% raw that have dusty

appliances? Mostly my cravings are for carbs, like pasta and

rice, BUT when I have raw breads and crackers around,

the cravings aren't there. <br>Talk to me,

experienced raw foodists. is it really a waste? My goal is to

be 100% raw. Please share with me your opinions on

the best approach to this goal. Thanks! -MichaShines

[Guest guest]

Mallon,<br>This juicer does not juice the peel. You cut the orange in half then

press it.<br>I love it. Takes 15 seconds to clean.<br><a

href=http://www.orangex.com/us/ target=new>http://www.orangex.com/us/</a>

[Guest guest]

MichaShines, <br>There is supposedly a

'transition' phase of going raw where complicated recipes can

be prepared and eaten. Like the recipes in the " Raw

Gourmet " uncook book. These recipes require the fancy

kitchen equipment - dehydrator, food processor, etc.

<br>My body quickly sickened of these excessively

complex dishes. They actually give me a stomache ache.

Simple fruits, veggies, nut, and seeds are the only way

I eat now. Tho I love juice. I sustain myself on

it. I have the Orange X

juicer:<br><a href=http://www.orangex.com/us/

target=new>http://www.orangex.com/us/</a><br>And the Green

Power:<br><a href=http://www.greenlife.com/

target=new>http://www.greenlife.com/</a><br><br>I have heard a good Vitamix

Blender makes fresh

juice as well as raw soups. It seems to me the Vitamix

may be your first purchase.

[Guest guest]

I am 100% raw since Dec 22 '99. I bought all my

gadgets when I was transitioning. We not only transition

physicaly, but our taste transitions. Simple raw foods,

become delicious. You need to decide if you want to

spend a lot of money on things you will probably

outgrow. I compleatly understand your cravings for starch

(been there, done that, got the T-shirt). A good way to

handle cravings is by eating lots of citrus. Vitamin C

controls cravings. Raw starch isen't very good for you

either. Flour and water makes school glue. Raw school

glue isen't much better. 'BUT' once a week I drive

into town and I buy one of those Govenda Raw Power

crackers, and I love it.<br><br>Doug

[Guest guest]

Thanks kauguy and others for your input. I have

decided to forego buying a dehydrator, but will invest in

a juicer. I'm still trying to decide on the food

processor...ugh, decisions, decisions.<br><br>micha

[Guest guest]

Micha, <br>A new vitamix blender can accomplish what a juicer and food processor

can. You may get away with just one purchase.

[Guest guest]

Hi leafygreens, <br>My question about the vitamix

is about the quality of juice it " extracts " because

it's really basically homogenizing it all, pulp and

juice, right? I don't think it has a pulp ejector. not

sure. So anyway,is that really juice? and i would like

to practice a once a week juice fast. i've never had

such a hard time deciding on anything! at this rate,

i'll probably just get used to eating my salads and

nutting & fruiting it. forget about all the gourmet raw

cuisine - i'll just go out and treat myself once in

awhile. i do think though that a good juicer will be

necessary. wish me luck. thanks.