Juliano's book (was: intro)

[Guest guest]

At your recommendation, Mike, I'll look through the book again. I had

just started thinking about going raw when I got Juliano's book so the

recipes seemed very complicated. Now that I have some experience under

my belt, perhaps they won't look so hard. I will definitely check out

his flaxseed crackers. I've made both of Alissa Cohen's flaxseed

cracker recipes but haven't liked them too much.

 

I have quite a few raw recipe books, but none that I would

whole-heartedly recommend. I suppose I just like to eat more simply

anyway...whole fruits, salad, nuts and seeds as they are for the most

part...especially since I'm still cooking for my husband and kids.

 

Kim

 

On Feb 9, 2005, at 11:47 AM, Michael wrote:

 

Yeah, I think I've made that one a couple times.  Have you tried

manitok wild yet?  I just made " Nutty Dreams " ...OH my God!  It's

amazing...actually I modified it a little bit because it wasn't thick

enough to roll into balls...the almond butter I used was a little

liquidy.  I still ended up making it into a kind of pie cause it was

so sticky.  But anyway, I highly recommend it...even though the

ingredients are a bit on the pricey side.  I figure about $20-30 to

fill a 9-in pie plate.  Also, his flaxseed crackers are great too.

Oh, and his meatloaf...and the cheeseburger....actually there are lots

of great tasting recipies in there.  anyway...again I'd highly

recommend a lot of the recipies in that book.  Any other good books

you know about?

 

Peace,

Mike

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi, Kim, I feel the same way. There are times I feel like I want something more

substantial, and I'll do an easy pate that I can stuff into pepper halves,

celery or lettuce leaves, or do some kind of sweet with dates and nuts, but most

of my eating is pretty simple now. And there are a lot of days where I do

nothing but juicing and smoothies. (In fact, right now I'm just doing juicing

for a while.)

 

Peace,

Valerie

 

Kimberly Dawkins <kim.dawkins wrote:

I suppose I just like to eat more simply

anyway...whole fruits, salad, nuts and seeds as they are for the most

part...especially since I'm still cooking for my husband and kids.

 

Kim

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi, Valerie,

It's Gaynell, I love hearing what others are doing on a daily basis. Thanks

 

Valerie Mills Daly <valdaly wrote:

Hi, Kim, I feel the same way. There are times I feel like I want something more

substantial, and I'll do an easy pate that I can stuff into pepper halves,

celery or lettuce leaves, or do some kind of sweet with dates and nuts, but most

of my eating is pretty simple now. And there are a lot of days where I do

nothing but juicing and smoothies. (In fact, right now I'm just doing juicing

for a while.)

 

Peace,

Valerie

 

Kimberly Dawkins <kim.dawkins wrote:

I suppose I just like to eat more simply

anyway...whole fruits, salad, nuts and seeds as they are for the most

part...especially since I'm still cooking for my husband and kids.

 

Kim

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

You are welcome!

 

gaynell andress <andressgaynell wrote:

 

Hi, Valerie,

It's Gaynell, I love hearing what others are doing on a daily basis. Thanks

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Kim,

 

I bought Juliano's book as my first introduction to raw food. Like

you, I found it complicated and the recipes time consuming and

expensive to make. I was like, if this is what raw food is about, I

definitely can't do it. Then I checked out Sunfood Cuisine by

Patenaude from the library. What a cool book! I highly recommend it.

Easy recipes, simple guidlines and instructions. Makes everyday

uncooking a breeze. Recipes are quick, simple, and adaptable. I

think it will be much easier for you to use than Juliano's book --

save his recipes for special occasions.

 

My basic daily menu:

 

When I wake:

I drink a quart of water. Just drink as much as you need to feel

full. This is a good way to flush your system.

 

Breakfast:

When hunger returns, I drink a smoothie made from 2 or 3 pieces of

fruit, a couple handfuls of nuts, and 1 cup of water.

 

Lunch and dinner:

Either raw soup, pate and veggie plate, or large salad. I try to eat

a whole avocado every day during these meals.

 

Snacks:

Between lunch and dinner I drink another quart of water. If I get

hungry (not just a desire to eat, but accompanies by stomach

rumbling) I'll eat a piece of fruit or a handful or two of raw trail

mix (dried fruit and nuts). Fruit makes a good dessert as well.

 

Hope this helps. Good luck!

 

James

[Guest guest]

Hi James,

 

Thanks for the response. I have looked at Patenaude's book on

amazon.com and considered buying it. I'll check my local library

first, but they don't have much...I've found 2 of Joel Fuhrman's books

and one of Norman Walker's, but that's about all they have.

 

I think if I could find some better recipes, my husband would eat some

raw meals with me. I get so worried about him as he has been on blood

pressure medication since he was 30 y.o. (14 yrs. now) and has, within

the last few months, added cholesterol lowering meds which the doctor

has been trying to get him on for 2 yrs. Right now, my plan is to be a

good example for him.

 

Thanks for showing your daily menu. I am doing well with the food

aspect of eating raw, but my water intake has been on the low side. I

am going to try your method of drinking more in the a.m. before eating.

 

Kim

 

On Feb 10, 2005, at 6:39 PM, James wrote:

 

Kim,

 

I bought Juliano's book as my first introduction to raw food. Like

you, I found it complicated and the recipes time consuming and

expensive to make. I was like, if this is what raw food is about, I

definitely can't do it. Then I checked out Sunfood Cuisine by

Patenaude from the library. What a cool book! I highly recommend it.

Easy recipes, simple guidlines and instructions. Makes everyday

uncooking a breeze. Recipes are quick, simple, and adaptable. I

think it will be much easier for you to use than Juliano's book --

save his recipes for special occasions.

 

My basic daily menu:

 

When I wake:

I drink a quart of water. Just drink as much as you need to feel

full. This is a good way to flush your system.

 

Breakfast:

When hunger returns, I drink a smoothie made from 2 or 3 pieces of

fruit, a couple handfuls of nuts, and 1 cup of water.

 

Lunch and dinner:

Either raw soup, pate and veggie plate, or large salad. I try to eat

a whole avocado every day during these meals.

 

Snacks:

Between lunch and dinner I drink another quart of water. If I get

hungry (not just a desire to eat, but accompanies by stomach

rumbling) I'll eat a piece of fruit or a handful or two of raw trail

mix (dried fruit and nuts). Fruit makes a good dessert as well.

 

Hope this helps. Good luck!

 

James

 

 

[Guest guest]

I have Allisa Cohen's cookbook and DVD and really

recommend them, the recipes are simple and delicous

and the DVD shows you how to prepare them.

 

swing

 

--- Kimberly Dawkins <kim.dawkins wrote:

 

> Hi James,

>

> Thanks for the response. I have looked at

> Patenaude's book on

> amazon.com and considered buying it. I'll check my

> local library

> first, but they don't have much...I've found 2 of

> Joel Fuhrman's books

> and one of Norman Walker's, but that's about all

> they have.

>

> I think if I could find some better recipes, my

> husband would eat some

> raw meals with me. I get so worried about him as he

> has been on blood

> pressure medication since he was 30 y.o. (14 yrs.

> now) and has, within

> the last few months, added cholesterol lowering meds

> which the doctor

> has been trying to get him on for 2 yrs. Right now,

> my plan is to be a

> good example for him.

>

> Thanks for showing your daily menu. I am doing well

> with the food

> aspect of eating raw, but my water intake has been

> on the low side. I

> am going to try your method of drinking more in the

> a.m. before eating.

>

> Kim

>

> On Feb 10, 2005, at 6:39 PM, James wrote:

>

> Kim,

>

> I bought Juliano's book as my first introduction

> to raw food. Like

> you, I found it complicated and the recipes time

> consuming and

> expensive to make. I was like, if this is what raw

> food is about, I

> definitely can't do it. Then I checked out Sunfood

> Cuisine by

> Patenaude from the library. What a cool book! I

> highly recommend it.

> Easy recipes, simple guidlines and instructions.

> Makes everyday

> uncooking a breeze. Recipes are quick, simple, and

> adaptable. I

> think it will be much easier for you to use than

> Juliano's book --

> save his recipes for special occasions.

>

> My basic daily menu:

>

> When I wake:

> I drink a quart of water. Just drink as much as

> you need to feel

> full. This is a good way to flush your system.

>

> Breakfast:

> When hunger returns, I drink a smoothie made from

> 2 or 3 pieces of

> fruit, a couple handfuls of nuts, and 1 cup of

> water.

>

> Lunch and dinner:

> Either raw soup, pate and veggie plate, or large

> salad. I try to eat

> a whole avocado every day during these meals.

>

> Snacks:

> Between lunch and dinner I drink another quart of

> water. If I get

> hungry (not just a desire to eat, but accompanies

> by stomach

> rumbling) I'll eat a piece of fruit or a handful

> or two of raw trail

> mix (dried fruit and nuts). Fruit makes a good

> dessert as well.

>

> Hope this helps. Good luck!

>

> James

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Valerie (or anyone, really)

 

I'm curious to hear perspectives on the pros and cons of juicing. I

haven't yet bought a juicer and I'm debating it. I think the reason

why I'm resisting is because it seems kind of like a waste, unless you

have other recipies that use the pulp. ...actually that would be the

primary reason I would get one. I just feel like I'd be missing out

on all the good stuff in the pulp if I just drank the juice, though.

I do see the value of cleansing with juices, but only temporarily. I

don't know...I still haven't found convincing arguments for juicing.

Anyone have any?

 

Peace,

Mike

 

rawfood , Valerie Mills Daly <valdaly> wrote:

> Hi, Kim, I feel the same way. There are times I feel like I want

something more substantial, and I'll do an easy pate that I can stuff

into pepper halves, celery or lettuce leaves, or do some kind of sweet

with dates and nuts, but most of my eating is pretty simple now. And

there are a lot of days where I do nothing but juicing and smoothies.

(In fact, right now I'm just doing juicing for a while.)

>

> Peace,

> Valerie

>

> Kimberly Dawkins <kim.dawkins@c...> wrote:

> I suppose I just like to eat more simply

> anyway...whole fruits, salad, nuts and seeds as they are for the most

> part...especially since I'm still cooking for my husband and kids.

>

> Kim

>

>

>

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>

>

[Guest guest]

I drink water. Not a quart but some. According to Marilyn Diamond " Fit for

Life " , if you eat enough high water content food, ie fruit, you do not need

to drind any water. You get it all in your food, where it has been purified

for you by the plant. I would like to reach that stage. I met a raw foodist

at the Natural Hygiene Convention. He had not drunk anything in forty years

and he is a long distance runner. There's many ways to do this. I'm not

saying anything is wrong, just the opposite. Good luck all, Lane

PS Yesterday's menu

Morning smoothie:

blanched raw almonds

water

dates

bananas

berries

 

lunch:

apple

peanut butter

 

dinner:

avoacado

cauliflaur

carrot

salza

the cauliflaur and carrot dipped in " veganaise " , made from grape seed oil.

 

snack:

nuts

raisins

 

drinks:

water

 

 

 

 

Hi James,<BR>

<BR>

Thanks for the response.  I have looked at Patenaude's book on <BR>

amazon.com and considered buying it.  I'll check my local library <BR>

first, but they don't have much...I've found 2 of Joel Fuhrman's books <BR>

and one of Norman Walker's, but that's about all they have.<BR>

<BR>

I think if I could find some better recipes, my husband would eat some <BR>

raw meals with me.  I get so worried about him as he has been on blood <BR>

pressure medication since he was 30 y.o. (14 yrs. now) and has, within <BR>

the last few months, added cholesterol lowering meds which the doctor <BR>

has been trying to get him on for 2 yrs.  Right now, my plan is to be a

<BR>

good example for him.<BR>

<BR>

Thanks for showing your daily menu.  I am doing well with the food <BR>

aspect of eating raw, but my water intake has been on the low side.  I <BR>

am going to try your method of drinking more in the a.m. before eating.<BR>

<BR>

Kim<BR>

<BR>

On Feb 10, 2005, at 6:39 PM, James wrote:<BR>

<BR>

  Kim,<BR>

<BR>

  I bought Juliano's book as my first introduction to raw food. Like<BR>

  you, I found it complicated and the recipes time consuming and<BR>

  expensive to make. I was like, if this is what raw food is about, I<BR>

  definitely can't do it. Then I checked out Sunfood Cuisine by<BR>

  Patenaude from the library. What a cool book! I highly recommend it.<BR>

  Easy recipes, simple guidlines and instructions. Makes everyday<BR>

  uncooking a breeze. Recipes are quick, simple, and adaptable. I<BR>

  think it will be much easier for you to use than Juliano's book --<BR>

  save his recipes for special occasions.<BR>

<BR>

  My basic daily menu:<BR>

<BR>

  When I wake:<BR>

  I drink a quart of water. Just drink as much as you need to feel<BR>

  full. This is a good way to flush your system.<BR>

<BR>

  Breakfast:<BR>

  When hunger returns, I drink a smoothie made from 2 or 3 pieces of<BR>

  fruit, a couple handfuls of nuts, and 1 cup of water.<BR>

<BR>

  Lunch and dinner:<BR>

  Either raw soup, pate and veggie plate, or large salad. I try to eat<BR>

  a whole avocado every day during these meals.<BR>

<BR>

  Snacks:<BR>

  Between lunch and dinner I drink another quart of water. If I get<BR>

  hungry (not just a desire to eat, but accompanies by stomach<BR>

  rumbling) I'll eat a piece of fruit or a handful or two of raw trail<BR>

  mix (dried fruit and nuts). Fruit makes a good dessert as well.<BR>

<BR>

  Hope this helps. Good luck!<BR>

<BR>

  James<BR>

<BR>

 

[Guest guest]

Hi, Mike, I've heard pros and cons both ways, and I just do what seems best to

me at the moment. When I started raw foods, the hardest thing for me was

increasing the vegetables, or eating enough volume to get a good amount of

nutrients. So far, juicing remains the easiest way for me to bump up the veggie

intake. I'm hoping to do less of it as I go along, but for now, it's better to

drink them than cook them!

 

Proponents of juicing state that by removing the fiber, the nutrients in the

juice are more quickly assimilated by the body, while allowing the body to not

have to work so hard in the digestive process, making this a good way to deal

with healing in your body (as you mentioned, a lot of folks use this for

cleansing). Others would say that fiber, being an essential nutrient, should

never be removed from your food. Right now I walk a middle way; drink most of my

veggies, but eat all my fruit. No digestive or elimination problems at all, so

it seems to be working for me. I'm slowly increasing the variety and amount of

greens I eat, and see that as a good sign. Since I'm now incorporating a greater

variety of foods over all, and am mostly 100% raw (which has been a goal), I

given up worrying about a lot of the 'finer points,' if you know what I mean.

Right now this works for me, and I'll just keep trying things along the way, and

enjoy the ride!

 

peace, Valerie

 

Michael <resolver33 wrote:

 

 

Valerie (or anyone, really)

 

I'm curious to hear perspectives on the pros and cons of juicing. I

haven't yet bought a juicer and I'm debating it. I think the reason

why I'm resisting is because it seems kind of like a waste, unless you

have other recipies that use the pulp. ...actually that would be the

primary reason I would get one. I just feel like I'd be missing out

on all the good stuff in the pulp if I just drank the juice, though.

I do see the value of cleansing with juices, but only temporarily. I

don't know...I still haven't found convincing arguments for juicing.

Anyone have any?

 

Peace,

Mike

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

What is wrong with burying all of your garbage of produce along with the pulp

from the juices. It sure makes for a great compost. I hate to throw away all

that good pulp so it goes into a compost pile.

 

-

Michael

rawfood

Friday, 11 February, 2005 3:26 PM

Re: [Raw Food] Juliano's book (was: intro)

 

 

 

 

Valerie (or anyone, really)

 

I'm curious to hear perspectives on the pros and cons of juicing. I

haven't yet bought a juicer and I'm debating it. I think the reason

why I'm resisting is because it seems kind of like a waste, unless you

have other recipies that use the pulp. ...actually that would be the

primary reason I would get one. I just feel like I'd be missing out

on all the good stuff in the pulp if I just drank the juice, though.

I do see the value of cleansing with juices, but only temporarily. I

don't know...I still haven't found convincing arguments for juicing.

Anyone have any?

 

Peace,

Mike

 

rawfood , Valerie Mills Daly <valdaly> wrote:

> Hi, Kim, I feel the same way. There are times I feel like I want

something more substantial, and I'll do an easy pate that I can stuff

into pepper halves, celery or lettuce leaves, or do some kind of sweet

with dates and nuts, but most of my eating is pretty simple now. And

there are a lot of days where I do nothing but juicing and smoothies.

(In fact, right now I'm just doing juicing for a while.)

>

> Peace,

> Valerie

>

> Kimberly Dawkins <kim.dawkins@c...> wrote:

> I suppose I just like to eat more simply

> anyway...whole fruits, salad, nuts and seeds as they are for the most

> part...especially since I'm still cooking for my husband and kids.

>

> Kim

>

>

>

> Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term'

>

>

[Guest guest]

That's my goal too, to get all my water needs from the produce I eat

and not have to drink any water. It's no big deal for me to drink

water, but I imagine if I went at the right pace in life and my body

was used to my plant food diet that I wouldn't want or need straight

water. Just a goal and a thought though, I currently drink a couple

glasses of water most everyday I believe.

 

I don't know how an exerciser, especially a long distance runner,

could go without water though. Seems strange, any kind of formal

exercise for me would lead to drinking water I'm sure. Currently I

drink water after the stimulation of a hot tub.

 

rawfood , " Helene Lynn " <lanie@p...> wrote:

>

> I drink water. Not a quart but some. According to Marilyn

Diamond " Fit for

> Life " , if you eat enough high water content food, ie fruit, you do

not need

> to drind any water. You get it all in your food, where it has been

purified

> for you by the plant. I would like to reach that stage. I met a raw

foodist

> at the Natural Hygiene Convention. He had not drunk anything in

forty years

> and he is a long distance runner. There's many ways to do this. I'm

not

> saying anything is wrong, just the opposite. Good luck all, Lane

[Guest guest]

<

Well actually he didn't need water when he ran long distance because

he didn't sweat. That's right, he ran long distances with no sweat. I find

I

can walk for miles without feeling like I've put in any exertion. So

maybe I'll get there one day. Happy raw day everyone. Lane

 

 

That's my goal too, to get all my water needs from the produce I eat <

BR>

and not have to drink any water. & nbsp; It's no big deal for me to drink <

BR>

water, but I imagine if I went at the right pace in life and my body <BR>

was used to my plant food diet that I wouldn't want or need straight <

BR>

water. & nbsp; Just a goal and a thought though, I currently drink a

couple <BR>

glasses of water most everyday I believe.<BR>

<BR>

I don't know how an exerciser, especially a long distance runner, <BR>

could go without water though. & nbsp; Seems strange, any kind of

formal <BR>

exercise for me would lead to drinking water I'm sure. & nbsp; Currently I

<BR>

drink water after the stimulation of a hot tub.<BR>

<BR>

rawfood , & quot;Helene Lynn & quot; &

lt;lanie@p... & gt; wrote:<BR>

& gt; <BR>

& gt; I drink water. Not a quart but some. According to Marilyn <BR>

Diamond & quot;Fit for<BR>

& gt; Life & quot;, if you eat enough high water content food, ie fruit, you

do <BR>

not need<BR>

& gt; to drind any water. You get it all in your food, where it has been <

BR>

purified<BR>

& gt; for you by the plant. I would like to reach that stage. I met a raw <

BR>

foodist<BR>

& gt; at the Natural Hygiene Convention. He had not drunk anything in <

BR>

forty years<BR>

& gt; and he is a long distance runner. There's many ways to do this. I'm

<BR>

not<BR>

& gt; saying anything is wrong, just the opposite. Good luck all, Lane<

 

</p>

[Guest guest]

That's interesting, he didn't sweat, I guess it's possible, I imagine

if I went any fairly long distance even at as slow a pace as

possible, I would get hot enough to want/need water. Of course, I

can't run two blocks without getting tired, so what do I know. I can

walk for great distances however and, like you, not feel like I've

put in any exertion. I'm walking on air with my my great raw diet

and super improved energy.

 

rawfood , " Helene Lynn " <lanie@p...> wrote:

> <

> Well actually he didn't need water when he ran long distance

because

> he didn't sweat. That's right, he ran long distances with no sweat.

I find

> I

> can walk for miles without feeling like I've put in any exertion.

So

> maybe I'll get there one day. Happy raw day everyone. Lane

[Guest guest]

Yeah, composting takes some of the pain out of throwing all that stuff

out. But it still seems like the body could use it beneficially in

some way. That's where I get stuck...I mean, why not just blend

fruits and veggies into a smoothie or something?

 

rawfood , " Dick and Melba Preece "

<dickandmelba@c...> wrote:

>

> What is wrong with burying all of your garbage of produce along with

the pulp from the juices. It sure makes for a great compost. I

hate to throw away all that good pulp so it goes into a compost pile.

>

> -

> Michael

> rawfood

> Friday, 11 February, 2005 3:26 PM

> Re: [Raw Food] Juliano's book (was: intro)

>

>

>

>

> Valerie (or anyone, really)

>

> I'm curious to hear perspectives on the pros and cons of juicing. I

> haven't yet bought a juicer and I'm debating it. I think the reason

> why I'm resisting is because it seems kind of like a waste, unless you

> have other recipies that use the pulp. ...actually that would be the

> primary reason I would get one. I just feel like I'd be missing out

> on all the good stuff in the pulp if I just drank the juice, though.

> I do see the value of cleansing with juices, but only temporarily. I

> don't know...I still haven't found convincing arguments for juicing.

> Anyone have any?

>

> Peace,

> Mike

>

[Guest guest]

Why not just eat the fruits and veggies as they are?

 

rawfood , " Michael " <resolver33> wrote:

>

>

> Yeah, composting takes some of the pain out of throwing all that

stuff

> out. But it still seems like the body could use it beneficially in

> some way. That's where I get stuck...I mean, why not just blend

> fruits and veggies into a smoothie or something?

[Guest guest]

Great idea!

 

 

-

Michael

rawfood

Monday, 14 February, 2005 10:26 AM

Re: [Raw Food] Juliano's book (was: intro)

 

 

 

 

Yeah, composting takes some of the pain out of throwing all that stuff

out. But it still seems like the body could use it beneficially in

some way. That's where I get stuck...I mean, why not just blend

fruits and veggies into a smoothie or something?

 

rawfood , " Dick and Melba Preece "

<dickandmelba@c...> wrote:

>

> What is wrong with burying all of your garbage of produce along with

the pulp from the juices. It sure makes for a great compost. I

hate to throw away all that good pulp so it goes into a compost pile.

>

> -

> Michael

> rawfood

> Friday, 11 February, 2005 3:26 PM

> Re: [Raw Food] Juliano's book (was: intro)

>

>

>

>

> Valerie (or anyone, really)

>

> I'm curious to hear perspectives on the pros and cons of juicing. I

> haven't yet bought a juicer and I'm debating it. I think the reason

> why I'm resisting is because it seems kind of like a waste, unless you

> have other recipies that use the pulp. ...actually that would be the

> primary reason I would get one. I just feel like I'd be missing out

> on all the good stuff in the pulp if I just drank the juice, though.

> I do see the value of cleansing with juices, but only temporarily. I

> don't know...I still haven't found convincing arguments for juicing.

> Anyone have any?

>

> Peace,

> Mike

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

For me, eating the whole fruits and veggies " as is " is my goal; until then, I'm

doing the best I can with juices, smoothies, etc. I just don't like most

veggies in smoothie form, too gritty; the fruits work better for me there, they

are softer and truly break down smoothly. I think for those who are attempting

raw and are having a hard time with the actual eating of a lot of raw foods in

their whole state, juices and smoothies are good for the transition.

 

peace,

Valerie

 

Froggy <seconaphim wrote:

 

Why not just eat the fruits and veggies as they are?

 

rawfood , " Michael " <resolver33> wrote:

>

>

> Yeah, composting takes some of the pain out of throwing all that

stuff

> out. But it still seems like the body could use it beneficially in

> some way. That's where I get stuck...I mean, why not just blend

> fruits and veggies into a smoothie or something?

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Good luck on the goal. We're all doing the best we can I'm sure. At

least we're showing up here on the forum, a good indication that

we're doing well. If we weren't we probably wouldn't so sociable as

to come on here. When we're not doing well, isolation is part of

what we fall into. Just picking it up and eating it shouldn't be a

hard thing though, imho. I'm doing well with it, there's a lot of

mental burning going on in my system because of it. Unbelievable!

such a simple action as only picking up raw produce and nuts can

bring such a cleansing to my heart, mind and soul. But I'll take it,

I hope I see the process all the way through. I'd like to have a

more connected dream state or not dream at all, I'm not sure which is

better. Transition's good if you can maintain it. I'm at a point

where if I tried to transition I'd eat anything.

 

Rich

 

rawfood , Valerie Mills Daly <valdaly>

wrote:

> For me, eating the whole fruits and veggies " as is " is my goal;

until then, I'm doing the best I can with juices, smoothies, etc. I

just don't like most veggies in smoothie form, too gritty; the fruits

work better for me there, they are softer and truly break down

smoothly. I think for those who are attempting raw and are having a

hard time with the actual eating of a lot of raw foods in their whole

state, juices and smoothies are good for the transition.

>

> peace,

> Valerie

[Guest guest]

Hey Rich!

 

Admittedly I am really enjoying learning the farmer's market. Learning what is

in season, what is not, learning about fruits and veggies that I didn't know

about (like orange varieties and different types of greens). It's fun and feels

DAMN good!

 

 

such a simple action as only picking up raw produce and nuts can

bring such a cleansing to my heart, mind and soul.

 

 

 

 

 

Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term'

 

 

[Guest guest]

And it wasn't easy looking at the couple of raw food creations that

the owner of the cafe offered us at the potluck. I was sorely

tempted to try them as the other people were describing them as

delicious. But I don't eat recipes or creations or combined food

items in any way. It's not for me, I know I would go straight into

eating anything if I ate any of those creations. That's what I

believe in and I'm stuck with it. But especially this early on, on

raw food eating (almost two months), I really wanted to say what the

hell and just try it, but for me that would be starting over on this

diet. And I'm tired of starting over and over again eating raw.

I've never really had many of the raw food creations that raw food

restaurants serve so a part of me really feels as if I'm missing

out. But anyway, I passed up on the items offered and I'm better

off for it. It's only taste, afterall, and that's not what I eat

raw for. I eat raw for the mental/spiritual balance it brings me.

I know the physical health benefits are there too, but I don't have

any major physical ailments currently.

 

rawfood , " Froggy " <seconaphim> wrote:

> Transition's good if you can maintain it. I'm at a point

> where if I tried to transition I'd eat anything.

>

> Rich

 

Transition to eating plain, whole, raw plant food. Just pick it up

and eat it.

[Guest guest]

Hola Michele,

 

I feel compelled to go into most every farmer's market or produce

selling place I pass by, just to look and see what they have, even

if I don't want anything. Just to reinforce my intentions I guess.

I don't pay too much attention to what's in season or not, there's

always plenty of produce available to choose from. It is fun to

come across a fruit or vegetable I haven't had before and try it.

But I'm not into so much variety as I have been in the past. Just

want to eat to nourish my body and move onto the next thing.

 

Rich

 

rawfood , michele bustos <ixim_mbustos>

wrote:

>

> Hey Rich!

>

> Admittedly I am really enjoying learning the farmer's market.

Learning what is in season, what is not, learning about fruits and

veggies that I didn't know about (like orange varieties and

different types of greens). It's fun and feels DAMN good!

>

>

> such a simple action as only picking up raw produce and nuts can

> bring such a cleansing to my heart, mind and soul.

>

>

>

>

>

> Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term'

>

>

[Guest guest]

So, even early on I have to stay true to what I understand this diet is for me,

if I

want to be happy and peaceful eating this way.

 

rawfood , " Froggy " <seconaphim> wrote:

> But especially this early on, on

> raw food eating (almost two months), I really wanted to say what the

> hell and just try it, but for me that would be starting over on this

> diet.

[Guest guest]

The library computer where I'm at cut me off so I just wanted to finish my

thought.

 

I'm not into the creative aspects of eating so much anymore. I'm not as busily

trying to find every new and different produce item that I can find. That isn't

what this diet is about to me. It's about simplicity, freeing up my time so I

can

do more serviceful things (like talking about raw food on here, lol).

 

I'll leave the creative playing with food to the chefs. Their cooked creations

look more like art than food. People should frame their chef meals and put

them on a wall instead of putting them in their mouths. There's certainly

enough pressure in trying to eat raw. Besides my own dark soul to contend

with, there's societal pressures to not eat raw and the things people say and

do contribute to not wanting to eat raw. Fortunately I see all people as idiots

or to put it kindly, as little children, so I really don't put much stock in

what

anyone does or says. That makes it a little easier.

 

rawfood , " Froggy " <seconaphim> wrote:

> Just

> want to eat to nourish my body and move onto the next thing.

[Guest guest]

--- Froggy <seconaphim wrote:

 

>

> The library computer where I'm at cut me off so I

> just wanted to finish my

> thought.

>

> I'm not into the creative aspects of eating so much

> anymore. I'm not as busily

> trying to find every new and different produce item

> that I can find. That isn't

> what this diet is about to me. It's about

> simplicity, freeing up my time so I can

> do more serviceful things (like talking about raw

> food on here, lol).

>

> I'll leave the creative playing with food to the

> chefs. Their cooked creations

> look more like art than food. People should frame

> their chef meals and put

> them on a wall instead of putting them in their

> mouths. There's certainly

> enough pressure in trying to eat raw. Besides my

> own dark soul to contend

> with, there's societal pressures to not eat raw and

> the things people say and

> do contribute to not wanting to eat raw.

> Fortunately I see all people as idiots

> or to put it kindly, as little children, so I really

> don't put much stock in what

> anyone does or says. That makes it a little easier.

>

> rawfood , " Froggy "

> <seconaphim> wrote:

> > Just

> > want to eat to nourish my body and move onto the

> next thing.

>

>

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

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