Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 i am in transition, but committed to the raw lifestyle. a few questions: understanding that raw has something to do with mimimal prep/processing temperatures (what are they), and knowing that most tea (even herbal) is likely dried in a non-raw process, is there any alternative to heated tea? knowing that most nuts and seeds that claim to be raw are likely processed in a manner that is non-raw, is it possible to purchase truley raw nuts and seeds in the city of seattle? is it possible to incorporate beans (legumes) into a raw diet, and if so, how would that be done? thank you very much for the opportunity to be part of this newly discovered world, and that you ahead of time to anyone that is willing to offer up any insight to these questions. here's to a great day. be love! stay awesome! darryl lawrence whalen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi Darryl, NW Living Foods Co-op sells truly raw organic almonds, pecans, cashews, wild jungle peanuts, hemp seeds at near wholesale prices. For more info, go to nwlivingfoodscoop.org/products or contact Tom at tom. We'll be having a weekly Seattle pick up within the next few weeks and are presently shipping UPS. Heated tea is obviously not raw, but some feel if you don't heat the water above 158 degrees you don't " disorient " the water as much as if you were to boil it and thus it's not as " bad " . Dr. Gabriel Cousens sells a tea pot that automatically heats the water to 158 and then turns off. The main knock against legumes is the difficulty in digesting them raw. Tom 425-868-8128 _____ RawSeattle [RawSeattle ] On Behalf Of darryl Wednesday, October 11, 2006 7:44 AM RawSeattle [RawSeattle] tea, nuts and beans? i am in transition, but committed to the raw lifestyle. a few questions: understanding that raw has something to do with mimimal prep/processing temperatures (what are they), and knowing that most tea (even herbal) is likely dried in a non-raw process, is there any alternative to heated tea? knowing that most nuts and seeds that claim to be raw are likely processed in a manner that is non-raw, is it possible to purchase truley raw nuts and seeds in the city of seattle? is it possible to incorporate beans (legumes) into a raw diet, and if so, how would that be done? thank you very much for the opportunity to be part of this newly discovered world, and that you ahead of time to anyone that is willing to offer up any insight to these questions. here's to a great day. be love! stay awesome! darryl lawrence whalen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 > is it possible to incorporate beans (legumes) into a raw diet, and > if so, how would that be done? Sprout them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 imho, fruit and vegetables are all humans need in terms of food on an optimum healthy lifestyle. im a world class ultra endurance cyclist. i rode 321miles on new years day 06 for fun. all raw vegan. when im not on my raw high horse or bike im running marathons. i smash thru carbs. fruit is the way ahead of the pack in terms of human carbs choice. beans are survival food, like nuts. i dont want to survive, i choose to thrive. fruits and veg creates the massive abundance lifestyle. if thats your calling, move in that direction as fast as possible, as slowly as neccessary..dr doug graham is a great resource if you are a hardcore athlete or wanna live hardcore. and vice versa..lol! i prefer water as apposed to tea. everybody is different, i have mates that dry their own lemon grass etc and soak it in the sun. 99% are rancid. i prefer pickn em myself. and am about to start a 1 year nut n seed free today or tommmorrow. the raw pizza gods havent decided! lol! im waiting for the fax! your on the right track buddy, keep questioning what is encouraged. fruitspeed to you.RawSeattle , " darryl " <darrylseattle wrote: > > i am in transition, but committed to the raw lifestyle. > > a few questions: > > understanding that raw has something to do with mimimal > prep/processing temperatures (what are they), and knowing that most > tea (even herbal) is likely dried in a non-raw process, is there any > alternative to heated tea? > > knowing that most nuts and seeds that claim to be raw are likely > processed in a manner that is non-raw, is it possible to purchase > truley raw nuts and seeds in the city of seattle? > > is it possible to incorporate beans (legumes) into a raw diet, and > if so, how would that be done? > > thank you very much for the opportunity to be part of this newly > discovered world, and that you ahead of time to anyone that is > willing to offer up any insight to these questions. > > here's to a great day. > > be love! > > stay awesome! > > darryl lawrence whalen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi Darryl, NW Living Foods Co-op sells truly raw organic almonds, pecans, cashews, wild jungle peanuts, hemp seeds at near wholesale prices. For more info, go to nwlivingfoodscoop.org/products or contact Tom at tom. We'll be having a weekly Seattle pick up within the next few weeks and are presently shipping UPS. Heated tea is obviously not raw, but some feel if you don't heat the water above 158 degrees you don't " disorient " the water as much as if you were to boil it and thus it's not as " bad " . Dr. Gabriel Cousens sells a tea pot that automatically heats the water to 158 and then turns off. The main knock against legumes is the difficulty in digesting them raw. Sprouting them is an option, though. Tom 425-868-8128 _____ RawSeattle [RawSeattle ] On Behalf Of darryl Wednesday, October 11, 2006 7:44 AM RawSeattle [RawSeattle] tea, nuts and beans? i am in transition, but committed to the raw lifestyle. a few questions: understanding that raw has something to do with mimimal prep/processing temperatures (what are they), and knowing that most tea (even herbal) is likely dried in a non-raw process, is there any alternative to heated tea? knowing that most nuts and seeds that claim to be raw are likely processed in a manner that is non-raw, is it possible to purchase truley raw nuts and seeds in the city of seattle? is it possible to incorporate beans (legumes) into a raw diet, and if so, how would that be done? thank you very much for the opportunity to be part of this newly discovered world, and that you ahead of time to anyone that is willing to offer up any insight to these questions. here's to a great day. be love! stay awesome! darryl lawrence whalen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Sprouting is raw food 201 I think. It's not difficult but it is a little intimidating for some reason. You need to be aware of them throughout the day. They are kind of like having babies around. I did sprout buckwheat and they were good, so I will do another sometime. " knowing that most nuts and seeds that claim to be raw are likely processed in a manner that is non-raw, is it possible to purchase truley raw nuts and seeds in the city of seattle?... " Raw nuts are at Trader Joe in packages, and the Food Co op in bins, also at Mana Mills in Lynnwood/ Edmonds area. If they say raw... aren't they raw?? Terri Anthony D'Atri <aad wrote: > is it possible to incorporate beans (legumes) into a raw diet, and > if so, how would that be done? Sprout them! Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 --- Tom Armstrong <tom.armstrong wrote: You could sprout the legumes and use them. > > The main knock against legumes is the difficulty in > digesting them raw. > > > > Tom > > 425-868-8128 > > > > _____ > > RawSeattle > [RawSeattle ] On > Behalf Of darryl > Wednesday, October 11, 2006 7:44 AM > RawSeattle > [RawSeattle] tea, nuts and beans? > > > > i am in transition, but committed to the raw > lifestyle. > > a few questions: > > understanding that raw has something to do with > mimimal > prep/processing temperatures (what are they), and > knowing that most > tea (even herbal) is likely dried in a non-raw > process, is there any > alternative to heated tea? > > knowing that most nuts and seeds that claim to be > raw are likely > processed in a manner that is non-raw, is it > possible to purchase > truley raw nuts and seeds in the city of seattle? > > is it possible to incorporate beans (legumes) into a > raw diet, and > if so, how would that be done? > > thank you very much for the opportunity to be part > of this newly > discovered world, and that you ahead of time to > anyone that is > willing to offer up any insight to these questions. > > here's to a great day. > > be love! > > stay awesome! > > darryl lawrence whalen > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > Visit the Seattle Raw Foods Community: > http://rawseattle.org > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 > > is it possible to incorporate beans (legumes) into a raw diet, and > > if so, how would that be done? > > Sprout them! Even sprouted, I would avoid some beans, such as red beans and kidney beans. They do not digest well. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 > tea (even herbal) is likely dried in a non-raw process, is there any > alternative to heated tea? Well, there's always sun tea...even in Seattle on the rare sunny day....actually, even a cold water infusion can produce a tasty beverage (ie, just let the herbs sit in cold water). Or, if you really want to be pure, get fresh herbs, like fresh mint, tear or bruise them, put them in a teacloth, add chopped ginger if you like, and you'll have a nice beverage...or you could blend fresh mint and add a date for a sweet minty beverage...the variations are endless. As far as the nature of dried tea is concerned, usually the properties being sought aren't so much the enzymes, so " pure " raw isn't so much an issue....and I know many longtime, ultra-pure raw foodists who will even heat their water up to 160F, or less depending on the qualities they wish to extract from the herbs. Tea is a different thing...as a transitioner, the more important thing is to cut down on cooked foods such as breads, etc, rather than worrying about the technical raw/not-raw nature of every beverage and condiment (imo). > knowing that most nuts and seeds that claim to be raw are likely > processed in a manner that is non-raw, is it possible to purchase > truley raw nuts and seeds in the city of seattle? Of course its possible. Most things are shipped from somewhere else anyway. You can order a lot of things, as Tom Armstrong noted, throught the NWLFC, you can find other things in PCC & Whole Foods, some of which are " truly raw " (probably almonds, brazil nuts, sunflower, sesame seeds) and some of which are not (like cashews). If in doubt, soak them and see if they sprout a tail! If they are viable (can be sprouted), they can be considered raw. > is it possible to incorporate beans (legumes) into a raw diet, and > if so, how would that be done? Yes, you can sprout raw legumes. There's a hummus available at Madison Market, I think made from sprouted chickpeas, which I think are a legume. And the Nature's First Law peanuts, also a legume I believe, can be bought and eaten as is, or soaked and made into a pate with other veggies (probably better). My general advice though, and many raw food people would concur, that raw legumes just don't digest very well, nor are very sustaining longterm. You'd be better off getting your protein from hempseed, sea veggies, etc. Keep the legumes to a minimum. Of course, there are exceptions; I found that things like fresh snow pea pods are more digestible, and in the desert, the Indians subsisted quite a bit on Mesquite tree pods and beans (the pod being more digestible, higher in carbs, the seed being higher in protein and probably harder to digest). Hope this helps. Enjoy your transition and take your time. Drink lots of green veggie drinks. Look forward to meeting you at one of the potlucks. StephenStar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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