New to Raw Foods

[Guest guest]

Hi Susan!

 

welcome to the list.

 

see the post just a minute or two ago to Tonya for some suggestions

re: diet. etc....

 

In your case, suggest taking a look at the difference between knowing

and doing - if you " know I am eating too many avocados and nuts " -

something to look at - suggest making different choices.

 

we can only get enough calories from either fats or fruits;

vegetables just don't supply enough calories to sustain us.

 

Cooked foods, especially the ones high in either salt or fats, do tend

to setup " cravings " : once we have some we want some more! it's very

much like an addiction.

 

see the post to Tanya about what to eat....and that " tortillas " item

is really poorly food-combined! It's guaranteed to not digest well,

and either ferment, or putrefy in the body, most likely starting the

in the stomach, and then continue until it is eliminated.

 

Best to start delaying breakfast until later in the day, and then have

only fruits. The Diamonds' books, " Fit for Life " and " Living Health "

can point you in the right direction here. both are in the library,

and also available for almost nothing at Amazon used books.

 

As far as " fewer avocadoes and nuts " - suggest aiming for a maximum of

1/4 - 1/2 cup per *WEEK* - and having any heavy fat/protein as the

last meal of the day with a large salad, with lots of lettuce, some

tomatoes, cucumbers, and celery. Maybe a little lemon juice for

dressing. or blend a bit of the nuts or avos, not both, with some

citrus juice as a dressing. The reason you want to make the

fat/protein the last meal of the day is that it'll take at least 5

hours for the body to digest that, vs. the 20 -30 minutes for fruits,

and if you follow the fat/protein meal with any fruits within the

*minimum* of the next 5 hours, you're guaranteed to setup

fermentation/putrefication, leading to no/poor digestion, gas, and all

kinds of wonderful things. Suggest some reading on food-combining, and

why we don't mix fruits with grains, proteins with fruits, proteins

with grains. Is the tortilla ok to eat daily? No...it's not really

good to eat at all! sorry....

 

Hope this and the post to Tanya prove of use to you.

 

all the best,

 

Bob

ps- you can also go back to about post 16000, and start reading

forward in " threaded " mode to learn lots more. there was a good thread

in there about strategies for eating out, and how we can do that

better: both what to ask for, what to take with us, etc.

 

 

 

rawfood , " sb1wings " <sb1wings@a...> wrote:

> Hi! I'm new to this list, and I'd really like some advice! I went to

> the Optimum Health Institute in Austin for the first week of May and

> have been doing mostly all-raw since. I do love it! I lost several

> pounds right away, but they have been creeping back lately--I know I am

> eating too many avocados and nuts...plus, I have gone out to eat a few

> times over the past month (sushi, fish tacos), and it seems to set up a

> strong craving to eat more of the same type of cooked foods. I want to

> STAY on an all-raw diet, but I find my willpower wanes...any

> suggestions to help me get back on track and STAY there? No more

> eating out, fewer avocados and nuts...anything else? I seem to be

> hungry ALL THE TIME lately. Also, what about Ezekial tortillas, they

> are made from sprouted grains, not baked. Can they be eaten daily? My

> husband made up this great wrap: an Ezekial tortilla, cashew butter,

> raw cashews, lots or fresh fruit and agave nectar. Makes for a yummy

> breakfast! But, is that too high in carbs and fat to eat daily?

>

> Any and all advice and suggestions would be welcome. I am feeling

> almost desperate to get back on track but seem to have lost my way a

> bit! Thanks so much, Susan

 

 

 

 

rawfood , " sb1wings " <sb1wings@a...> wrote:

> Hi! I'm new to this list, and I'd really like some advice! I went to

> the Optimum Health Institute in Austin for the first week of May and

> have been doing mostly all-raw since. I do love it! I lost several

> pounds right away, but they have been creeping back lately--I know I am

> eating too many avocados and nuts...plus, I have gone out to eat a few

> times over the past month (sushi, fish tacos), and it seems to set up a

> strong craving to eat more of the same type of cooked foods. I want to

> STAY on an all-raw diet, but I find my willpower wanes...any

> suggestions to help me get back on track and STAY there? No more

> eating out, fewer avocados and nuts...anything else? I seem to be

> hungry ALL THE TIME lately. Also, what about Ezekial tortillas, they

> are made from sprouted grains, not baked. Can they be eaten daily? My

> husband made up this great wrap: an Ezekial tortilla, cashew butter,

> raw cashews, lots or fresh fruit and agave nectar. Makes for a yummy

> breakfast! But, is that too high in carbs and fat to eat daily?

>

> Any and all advice and suggestions would be welcome. I am feeling

> almost desperate to get back on track but seem to have lost my way a

> bit! Thanks so much, Susan

[Guest guest]

Hi Christine,

 

The world is not upside down, but you are now following natural laws and so

you wil be in conflict with the material world created by us (man).

 

Peace be with all of us,

 

Ronnie

 

Christine Alam <calam wrote:

Hello,

I am new to eating a raw vegan diet--I started 2 weeks ago wanting to

detox and not getting results by continuing to eat cooked forms of

protein. I have been amazed by the results--feeling much more energy

and feeling better physically. What I am struggling with now is

feeling like I have stepped into another universe and the world is

turned upside down. On one hand, I am thrilled and feel grateful. On

the other, I can't believe that I am doing this. I have always been

attraced to the radical side of life, but never thought I'd be doing

this. So, I've jumped in with both feet and thankfully already owned a

dehydrator, so I can make fun things. I'm hoping to convert (ha ha) my

husband and hence my toddler. How do you cope with the sense of

otherness from the cooked world? I started this two days before

Thanksgiving and my family has seen me go through so many different

ways of eating they didn't bat an eyelash. I tried to go vegan about

10 years ago with disastrous results--I really didn't know what I was

doing nutritionally and was going through a hard time emotionally--so

now I am probably overcompensating with nuts & seeds due to fears of

not getting enough protein. I am also dealing with candida and am

trying to minimize fruits to that end. I am hoping to find local as

well as online support to help cope with the newness of it--I live in

the suburbs of Washington, DC.

 

thanks,

Christine

Falls Church, VA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi Ronnie,

 

Thanks for that simple truth.

 

Laurie

 

rawfood , Ronnie Skurow <rskurow wrote:

>

> Hi Christine,

>

> The world is not upside down, but you are now following natural

laws and so you wil be in conflict with the material world created by

us (man).

>

> Peace be with all of us,

>

> Ronnie

>

[Guest guest]

Hello all,

 

I've been subscribing to this group for a couple of months now and have come to

the

conclusion that most of the posters have been raw for quite some time, and are

quite

experienced, as the topics never include what I'm about to ask. While I'm very

excited to be

reading all of this great information, I'm looking for more of a beginners

forum, a place

where I can find information such as: where are the best places to buy raw

supplies, best

grocery stores (to buy produce in bulk), where to find Young Coconuts, which is

the best

equipment to use, etc.

 

I've purchased an Excalibur dehydrator, Vita-mix, and have a juicer already. I

need a food

processor, I know.

 

I'm ready to go full speed ahead, preparing my foods at home. (have eaten at

several raw

restaurants around the country). I was just wondering if anyone had any

suggestions on a

local Seattle forum or site where I can get these starter questions answered.

 

Many thanks!

 

Melanie

[Guest guest]

I'm a beginner - this is day 7 for me.

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Regarding young coconuts, I often buy them at Central market (which

has several sister stores: http://www.townandcountrymarkets.com/location.html)

.. I also buy them (as well as durian and some other exotic fruits) at

Lam's "

 

Lam's Seafood Market (Near 12th and Jackson - 1 block south, then east)

1221 S King St

Seattle 98144

(206) 720-0969

 

There are other Asian markets that carry them, such as Hau Hau (just

up the hill from Lam's on 12th).

 

99 Ranch Markets should also have them.

 

Regarding equipment, it sounds like you're off to a great start. A

great chef knife and cutting board are the real basic. The food

processor certainly makes things easier.

 

For classes, talk to Mia or her staff at dalenes. I'll even be

teaching a class there in a few weeks.

 

Jeff

[Guest guest]

Melanie, May I suggest that you try a group called " GoingRaw " for your

beginner needs?

Elchanan

_____

 

On Behalf Of mhawkins8

Saturday, May 31, 2008 11:39 AM

 

New to Raw Foods

 

 

 

Hello all,

 

I've been subscribing to this group for a couple of months now and have come

to the

conclusion that most of the posters have been raw for quite some time, and

are quite

experienced, as the topics never include what I'm about to ask. While I'm

very excited to be

reading all of this great information, I'm looking for more of a beginners

forum, a place

where I can find information such as: where are the best places to buy raw

supplies, best

grocery stores (to buy produce in bulk), where to find Young Coconuts, which

is the best

equipment to use, etc.

 

I've purchased an Excalibur dehydrator, Vita-mix, and have a juicer already.

I need a food

processor, I know.

 

I'm ready to go full speed ahead, preparing my foods at home. (have eaten at

several raw

restaurants around the country). I was just wondering if anyone had any

suggestions on a

local Seattle forum or site where I can get these starter questions

answered.

 

Many thanks!

 

Melanie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Melanie,

 

 

 

What better place for a beginner to ask questions than on a forum where most

of the posters have been raw for quite some time? If you go to a forum

composed of mostly beginners, the answers you get will be from mostly

inexperienced people.

 

 

 

Shoreline Central Market sells produce by the case at good discounts. (They

also have a store in Mill Creek which is just called Central Market, I

think.) I regularly buy bananas from them for about 2/3 of the regular

price. I have gotten Roma tomatoes there for almost half price, I think.

And I got a good deal on a case of honeydew melons from them recently, too.

Trader Joe’s sells organic bananas for 29 cents each, last time I shopped

there. I weighed them when I got home and calculated that I paid about 66

cents a pound, which is as good as the case price I get at Shoreline Central

Market. Other stores may also give discounts – you just have to ask. Whole

Foods, PCC and Madison Market all said, when I asked, that they do not

discount.

 

 

 

Find out when the farmers’ markets are happening in your area. Starting

about through fall there should be a farmers’ market happening every day

somewhere.

 

 

 

You don’t really need a food processor, though if you want one you can

probably pick one up for a few bucks at a thrift store. You actually don’t

need any of that equipment, though it comes in handy if you are preparing

fancy dishes. I never use a juicer or dehydrator anymore, because these

machines remove nutrients from the food. I do still use a VitaMix and food

processor, but I am relying on them less and less. The food processor in

your mouth (teeth) is best of all.

 

 

 

My last suggestion is to read Doug Graham’s book The 80/10/10 Diet. It will

save you a lot of time if you read and understand the principles in that

book. It is the best raw food book I have found.

 

 

 

Mark

 

 

 

 

 

_____

 

On Behalf Of mhawkins8

Saturday, May 31, 2008 11:39 AM

 

New to Raw Foods

 

 

 

Hello all,

 

I've been subscribing to this group for a couple of months now and have come

to the

conclusion that most of the posters have been raw for quite some time, and

are quite

experienced, as the topics never include what I'm about to ask. While I'm

very excited to be

reading all of this great information, I'm looking for more of a beginners

forum, a place

where I can find information such as: where are the best places to buy raw

supplies, best

grocery stores (to buy produce in bulk), where to find Young Coconuts, which

is the best

equipment to use, etc.

 

I've purchased an Excalibur dehydrator, Vita-mix, and have a juicer already.

I need a food

processor, I know.

 

I'm ready to go full speed ahead, preparing my foods at home. (have eaten at

several raw

restaurants around the country). I was just wondering if anyone had any

suggestions on a

local Seattle forum or site where I can get these starter questions

answered.

 

Many thanks!

 

Melanie

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Sorry, I left out the word " now " in this sentence:

 

Find out when the farmers’ markets are happening in your area. Starting

about NOW through fall there should be a farmers’ market happening every day

somewhere.

 

Hi Melanie,

 

 

 

What better place for a beginner to ask questions than on a forum where most

of the posters have been raw for quite some time? If you go to a forum

composed of mostly beginners, the answers you get will be from mostly

inexperienced people.

 

 

 

Shoreline Central Market sells produce by the case at good discounts. (They

also have a store in Mill Creek which is just called Central Market, I

think.) I regularly buy bananas from them for about 2/3 of the regular

price. I have gotten Roma tomatoes there for almost half price, I think.

And I got a good deal on a case of honeydew melons from them recently, too.

Trader Joe’s sells organic bananas for 29 cents each, last time I shopped

there. I weighed them when I got home and calculated that I paid about 66

cents a pound, which is as good as the case price I get at Shoreline Central

Market. Other stores may also give discounts – you just have to ask. Whole

Foods, PCC and Madison Market all said, when I asked, that they do not

discount.

 

 

 

Find out when the farmers’ markets are happening in your area. Starting

about through fall there should be a farmers’ market happening every day

somewhere.

 

 

 

You don’t really need a food processor, though if you want one you can

probably pick one up for a few bucks at a thrift store. You actually don’t

need any of that equipment, though it comes in handy if you are preparing

fancy dishes. I never use a juicer or dehydrator anymore, because these

machines remove nutrients from the food. I do still use a VitaMix and food

processor, but I am relying on them less and less. The food processor in

your mouth (teeth) is best of all.

 

 

 

My last suggestion is to read Doug Graham’s book The 80/10/10 Diet. It will

save you a lot of time if you read and understand the principles in that

book. It is the best raw food book I have found.

 

 

 

Mark

 

 

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