Guest guest Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 I am totally new to the concept of raw food nutrition and was wondering if you guys could answer a few questions for me: 1. How can I be sure that I'm getting balanced nutrition from a raw food diet? I read in the South Beach Diet book how bad carbs (even from fruits) can be if you are trying to lose weight. Is this true for the raw food diet too? 2. Do any of you have kids on a raw food diet? Is this healthy or should I make sure to feed my kids meat (cooked) and things too? 3. What are your reasons for going on a raw food diet? To be successful this would seem to be something that you would almost have to be religious about and I'm curious what other people's reasons might be. 4. Any ideas of how to make this more appealing to my husband as well since he is a real carnivore and would be perfectly happy eating brisket and steaks every night (It took me years to get him eating vegetables other than corn smothered in butter). Thanks so much! Becky Treehuggers Daycare Bryan, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Hi Rebecca, Welcome and congratulations on discovering raw. I went to heal from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, IBS and other health conditions and it worked!! :-) On raw you will be getting way more nutrients than on the standard american diet, don't worry about that. Children usually natrualy love fruit. Keep lots of fruit around the house and they will most likely really gravitate towards it. You might want to look into preparing some raw dishes for your husband. I think Alissa Cohen's book is the best introduction to raw. Here are some resources for you: www.rawfoodtalk.com www.rawfoodexplained.com Wishing you all the best! Audrey www.rawhealing.com > " Rebecca " <ladythyme >rawfood >rawfood >[Raw Food] New to raw food >Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:57:56 -0000 > >I am totally new to the concept of raw food nutrition and was >wondering if you guys could answer a few questions for me: > >1. How can I be sure that I'm getting balanced nutrition from a raw >food diet? I read in the South Beach Diet book how bad carbs (even >from fruits) can be if you are trying to lose weight. Is this true >for the raw food diet too? > >2. Do any of you have kids on a raw food diet? Is this healthy or >should I make sure to feed my kids meat (cooked) and things too? > >3. What are your reasons for going on a raw food diet? To be >successful this would seem to be something that you would almost have >to be religious about and I'm curious what other people's reasons >might be. > >4. Any ideas of how to make this more appealing to my husband as well >since he is a real carnivore and would be perfectly happy eating >brisket and steaks every night (It took me years to get him eating >vegetables other than corn smothered in butter). > >Thanks so much! >Becky >Treehuggers Daycare >Bryan, Texas > _______________ Interest Rates near 39yr lows! $430,000 Mortgage for $1,399/mo - Calculate new payment http://www.lowermybills.com/lre/index.jsp?sourceid=lmb-9632-18466 & moid=7581 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 > I am totally new to the concept of raw food nutrition and was > wondering if you guys could answer a few questions for me: > > 1. How can I be sure that I'm getting balanced nutrition from a raw > food diet? I read in the South Beach Diet book how bad carbs (even > from fruits) can be if you are trying to lose weight. Is this true > for the raw food diet too? Hi Becky, Carbs are the body's source of energy...the problem is " bad carbs " . These would be carbs from soda drinks, fast food, candy bars, pretty much anything that comes in a package and isn't a raw fruit or veggie. You can lose tons of weight until you are thin as a rail AND perfectly healthy, while eating raw fruits and veggies and getting tons of carbs from them. Don't worry about carbs from fruits and veggies at all! ALL of the nutrients needed by the body can be found in fruits and veggies...in fact, MOST of the nutrients needed by the body can ONLY be found in fruits and veggies. Think about this: The only thing meat provides is protein and fat (and maybe a few other things, see below). But the protein you eat from fruit and veggies (and there is more than enough in them...a lot of people dont realize this!) is a much healthier form of protein and is used for building muscle much more efficiently than animal protein. Veggies and fruit even have small amounts of fat in them and it is said that they provide enough of this as well, though nuts and avocados are a more concentrated source. > 2. Do any of you have kids on a raw food diet? Is this healthy or > should I make sure to feed my kids meat (cooked) and things too? I don't have kids, but from what I hear kids take to raw fruit very easily, and lightly steamed veggies as well. Raw veggies might be a little strong or tough for kids too young, so steaming is good. From what I've seen, it is only after children have been given stimulating drug-like foods and develop addictions to them (i.e., bad carb foods) that they develop fussiness over eating fruits and veggies (too much meat can also have this effect). They will re-adjust after the raw food has cleansed them, though there will be lots of complaining in the meantime. If you wish to play it safe, it is fine to give them some form of meat product every now and again...say once every 2 weeks or months or something. But, please make sure it is organically grown meat and of the best quality, and the rest of the time they are eating fruits and veggies. There is great debate out there over this issue. To be clear, the only thing your children might not get enough of NOT eating meat is vitamin D or b12. D can be gotten through sun exposure, which is the best way, but milk and I think most meats have it too. (Oh youre in texas! Dont worry about vitamin d then! You get lots of sunshine!) I wouldn't even worry about b12...no one's diet is perfectly raw and perfectly washed (insects, their detriment, and animal manure used as fertilizer is high in b12, but we tend to wash all that off), so they'll get it somewhere. But if you like, I would suggest a high quality organic sirloin or t-bone once every few MONTHS, quickly seared at high temp to medium done, skip the sauces, and eaten with lots of veggies. Even just once or twice a year is enough to replenish the b12 reserve. But as I said, there is great debate over whether the possible b12 or d deficiency is even real or significant, and what is the best way to avoid it if you feel worried about it. You can always take a supplement and avoid having to eat meat altogether...definitely some people prefer this! Being vegan and raw food-ist usually comes along with animal rights activism, and I've gotten myself into deep hot water over suggesting the things I just did to you, in regards to b12 replenishment. If you choose to supplement, again you do not need to take a pill everyday to maintain the b12 reserve. A supplement a few times a year would likely be enough, as the body is very efficient at recycling its b12 reserve. I've read of people going years on only fruit and veggies, with NO animal products or supplements whatsoever (not even butter, milk etc), and they are/were perfectly healthy. > 3. What are your reasons for going on a raw food diet? To be > successful this would seem to be something that you would almost have > to be religious about and I'm curious what other people's reasons > might be. There are those who do treat this as a religion, but you DON'T need to do this in order to experience the health benefits and weight loss! There is only one requirement - eat raw fruits and veggies! Make them the main part of your diet and you're set! The more you eat raw, the more you will like it, the healthier you will be, and the thinner you will be. But a 95% transition can take months or even years, so don't be discouraged at cravings or missing cooked food for the first while. Eventually they will be gone like bad memories, and you couldn't even imagine poisoning your body with processed dead foods! Just remember, ANY amount of raw fruit and veggies added to your diet will be an improvement and will improve your health in some small or even large way. > 4. Any ideas of how to make this more appealing to my husband as well > since he is a real carnivore and would be perfectly happy eating > brisket and steaks every night (It took me years to get him eating > vegetables other than corn smothered in butter). In my experience, some people will never change...it can be like talking to a brick wall! Make him read a book on it. " Fit for Life " by Harvey Diamond and " Eat to Live " by Joel Furnham are great starting points...and for you too! If he's not the type to read a book and you do the cooking for him, then it will be something he is simply forced to eat as you learn to make tasty raw food recipes and stuff! But remember what I said above about your kids and eating too much meat - it is a very stimulating " food " and creates a drug-like addiction in the body, and so your hubby will have a harder time transitioning to a raw fruit and veggie diet. That's why having him understand it would be so much of a help, so hopefully you can find time to nicely read those books together and discuss the issues Good luck with your transition to raw fruits and veggies as the mainstay of your diet! The only possible result is better health, longer life, and a slim figure, and please do read up on it as much as you can! Take care Joe > Thanks so much! > Becky > Treehuggers Daycare > Bryan, Texas > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 http://www.carbs-information.com/ http://health.RawKids/ this is a group for parents to come and discuss raising their children in the raw lifestyle. all levels of raw welcome. Rebecca <ladythyme wrote: I am totally new to the concept of raw food nutrition and was wondering if you guys could answer a few questions for me: 1. How can I be sure that I'm getting balanced nutrition from a raw food diet? I read in the South Beach Diet book how bad carbs (even from fruits) can be if you are trying to lose weight. Is this true for the raw food diet too? 2. Do any of you have kids on a raw food diet? Is this healthy or should I make sure to feed my kids meat (cooked) and things too? 3. What are your reasons for going on a raw food diet? To be successful this would seem to be something that you would almost have to be religious about and I'm curious what other people's reasons might be. 4. Any ideas of how to make this more appealing to my husband as well since he is a real carnivore and would be perfectly happy eating brisket and steaks every night (It took me years to get him eating vegetables other than corn smothered in butter). Thanks so much! Becky Treehuggers Daycare Bryan, Texas ____________________ 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][http://www.urantia.org/] _____________________ TRUELOVE @ http://www.vegconnect.com/ _____________________ Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Welcome I can add an answer to question 3 I'm raw because A) it's cheaper b} it's tastier c) it's more enviromentally friendly d) it's less labor intensive e) it's healthier f) it allows you to be more creative g) it's fun h) I noticed that my thought processes are much sharper i) I sleep really good j) it has resovled my GERD, and I no longer need prescrptions for my heart burn I hope that you have fun exploring " RAW " RuneStar, who plays with fire Embrace the Mystical and Wait for Extraordinary Things to Happen. goraw808 rawfood Wed, 4 Apr 2007 11:40 AM Re: [Raw Food] New to raw food http://www.carbs-information.com/ http://health.RawKids/ this is a group for parents to come and discuss raising their children in the raw lifestyle. all levels of raw welcome. Rebecca <ladythyme wrote: I am totally new to the concept of raw food nutrition and was wondering if you guys could answer a few questions for me: 1. How can I be sure that I'm getting balanced nutrition from a raw food diet? I read in the South Beach Diet book how bad carbs (even from fruits) can be if you are trying to lose weight. Is this true for the raw food diet too? 2. Do any of you have kids on a raw food diet? Is this healthy or should I make sure to feed my kids meat (cooked) and things too? 3. What are your reasons for going on a raw food diet? To be successful this would seem to be something that you would almost have to be religious about and I'm curious what other people's reasons might be. 4. Any ideas of how to make this more appealing to my husband as well since he is a real carnivore and would be perfectly happy eating brisket and steaks every night (It took me years to get him eating vegetables other than corn smothered in butter). Thanks so much! Becky Treehuggers Daycare Bryan, Texas ________ 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][http://www.urantia.org/] ________ TRUELOVE @ http://www.vegconnect.com/ ________ Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Radical Rejuvination by Roxy Dillon <Dillin?> recommend her take on raw nutrition and with added info on herbs/roots and so on. May be out of print but well worth searching the net over time to get a copy. rawfood , tev treowlufu <goraw808 wrote: > > http://www.carbs-information.com/ > > > http://health.RawKids/ > this is a group for parents to come and discuss raising > their children in the raw lifestyle. all levels of raw welcome. > > > > > > Rebecca <ladythyme wrote: I am totally new to the concept of raw food nutrition and was > wondering if you guys could answer a few questions for me: > > 1. How can I be sure that I'm getting balanced nutrition from a raw > food diet? I read in the South Beach Diet book how bad carbs (even > from fruits) can be if you are trying to lose weight. Is this true > for the raw food diet too? > > 2. Do any of you have kids on a raw food diet? Is this healthy or > should I make sure to feed my kids meat (cooked) and things too? > > 3. What are your reasons for going on a raw food diet? To be > successful this would seem to be something that you would almost have > to be religious about and I'm curious what other people's reasons > might be. > > 4. Any ideas of how to make this more appealing to my husband as well > since he is a real carnivore and would be perfectly happy eating > brisket and steaks every night (It took me years to get him eating > vegetables other than corn smothered in butter). > > Thanks so much! > Becky > Treehuggers Daycare > Bryan, Texas > > > > ____________________ > 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][http://www.urantia.org/] > _____________________ > > TRUELOVE @ > http://www.vegconnect.com/ > > _____________________ > > > > Get your own web address. > Have a HUGE year through Small Business. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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