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Here are some of my all time favorite transitional raw meals...these would be for dinner as for breakfast and lunch you should be having simple fruit meals and maybe a light salad/gazpacho for late lunch. If fruit is not filling you up and you want more than eat more...you need to eat a lot. If you are not doing 100% you…

Dining out is very hard. Try to eat before you go and then get a fruit cup and salad. Many restaurants will even have a veggie side dish such as carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli - just ask for this uncooked. Then I order a salad and throw those veggies on top. Ask about items such as guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo,…

This can be a problem for many. The best thing you can do is make the most of it when you do have sunny days. Your body will store the sun's energy. So during the summer get your tail outside!! Stockpile the sun's rays. Even if the sun isn't hitting you directly you can still benefit from being outside during daylight…

Well thank you Ummbinat!! You inspire me as well! Everyone here inspires me because this is no easy task and takes a lot of guys. The journey isn't always easy and sometimes even confusing but its definitely worth every bit of it in the end. You keep me going! I had a wonderful morning and thought I would share the great…

I haven't yet although it is on my endless list of books I want to read. Let us know if you check it out...would love to see if he touches on the use of sunscreen (just joking :D ). Ok so SUCCESS STORIES!! I wanted to share a couple people with you all that have changed my life. The first one is Jinjee, Storm & their 5…

I am not holding a gun to anyones head to do anything I say. This IS just the internet and if someone reads something and follows it without doing their own research then I'm sorry but there are cautions all over this site stating that what you recieve here should not be taken as medical advice. However, I have been to…

What a wonderful accomplishment Irina! So glad to have you here. Sorry I haven't been around today & probably won't be tomorrow either. However, I think I have put out enough info & websites to keep everyone busy for a bit :) On Monday I will be doing a post with my favorite raw success stories & inspirational people. Hope…

Wonderful to have you two joining us!! I looooove sharing all the info - I get so sad seeing so many suffering when we have just been lied to. PLUS the more fruit & veggies people buy - the more organics will become available, the easier it will be to get produce, more farmers, better scenery (sorry but a garden is much…

Quinoa - has 9 essential amino acids and your body can actually use them to make protein unlike meat and most beans. You don't need as much when you are getting it from a proper source.

Awesome Lightmeonmyfeet!!! Its definitely much more fun when you can eat as much as you want and still have energy for exercise & allowing your body to cleanse. Hope you find the information helpful!! Those 100 calorie snack packs are just a great marketing scheme :( so sad what the big companies of this country are doing…

Its not just about the cruelty free thing. We are not meat eaters. Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05zhL1YUd8Q - very easy to understand & to the point. We are the only animal that has changed the type of food we eat - voluntarily. Our bodies have not choosen this and fight every step but we don't…

Your honey sounds raw just not vegan but that's fine - we are just sticking to raw here - baby steps!! Your muffins are totally understandable Ummbinat. My husband is transitioning to a high raw diet and we are going slowly mainly because there's so much little stuff here and there in the house and it would be worse to…

If you have drastically increased your raw foods with this challenge then your body is doing a lot of extra work (cleaning house & healing) and it will be normal for energy levels to fluctuate quite a bit. Keep with it and things will even out quite a bit. Just make sure to take care of yourself in all areas and soon…

As far as variety I don't eat a wide range because I don't want to. Bananas & mangoes grow in my yard so I'm not going to pay for other stuff when I have all I want for free. But here's a list of stuff you can eat: (this list is very small) Arugula Asparagus Beets Bell peppers Bok Choy Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage…

@LoveMy4kids - yes the nuts are raw - you can purchase them raw in many stores Raw Vegan is one thing - people can also be vegan or raw without the other. There are some people who follow a raw diet but also consume raw animal products (milk, meat & such) although the majority of raw foodist do not do this. As far as…

People go VEGAN because they care about animals and don't agree with using animals for personal gain or entertainment. The way animals are treated in feedlots, battery cages, and slaughterhouses is down right despicable and vegans don't want to put their money to abusing animals. Animals raised for human consumption lead…

Sweet Jessica!! "Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness." ~Edward Stanley. I think that goes for money as well as time :) Glad your joining us!! So how did everyone do on the first day? Lets concentrate on our success that way more and more success comes our…

Ok so I'm not all that sure about the correct terminology here buuuuutttttt.....if you are saying that fruit causes a spike in sugar levels/insulin then how would you explain something like this: http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/blood-sugar-testing

Raw foods are natural to this planet and to our bodies. Incorporating more into your diet doesn't require a lot of thinking or research- if it feels right and makes sense then do it. However because there is a lot of varying info out there we are discussing things here so people can recieve and share knowledge. Nuts are…

So lets talk about FOOD! There are some really amazing sites out there with tons of recipes. However, please proceed with caution. Many raw recipes have ungodly amounts of nuts and seeds which give food more "substance". This is not always good because these are harder for your body to digest and fattening!! The majority…

That's great Gutterball!! They probably crashed after lunch and you were getting things done! So as stated earlier cold climates can have a big impact on availablility and price of fresh foods, outdoor time, and the feeling of "warm when eating cooked foods". -As far as fresh foods go there is not much you can do unless…

UmmBinat!!! So great to have you here!!! Thanks so much for joining us and I'm sure your body will be thanking you as well! It is much harder in colder climates so maybe that will be my next post! Thanks for a great idea :) Let me go do some research!!

Alright!! So excited to have you all along for the journey! gutterball beccacore LadyLorax rahshe Heather75 Any others are more than welcome to join in anytime! I'm a day ahead so I'm off to bed at this point. I had a great day of fruit & greens! I hope you all stay strong on the first day of your RAW challenge!! LOVE &…

Quinoa is one of the best grains and is packed full with 9 amino acids which your body then forms into protein. I'm not sure where it stands on the carb scale but its a form of protein that is actually usable by your body unlike animal products. As a woman you really don't need as much protein as people think - especially…

If you have any questions feel free to ask. However if I don't know the answer I usually refer to this site: http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/science.html Check it out!! Full of everything you ever wanted to know! I could spend hours reading all these articles :) Almost every article is written by a Natural Hygienic Dr so…

Here is another great read http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/vitamins/vitamin-b-12-and-your-diet.html And comes from rawfoodexplained.com which focuses on Natural Hygiene - please go to town and read everything here!!!! The TRUTH about everything you ever wanted to know!!! http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/science.html

The B12 Issue, other vitamins & great general info: http://www.living-foods.com/articles/b12issue.html This article is cited & an amazing read! "If a person is healthy and on a healthy vegan, high-percentage raw food diet and does not habitually over-eat, wrongly combine their foods and abuse their bodies generally, and…

That's wonderful Kcwriter!! Congrats on all your accomplishments! Maybe you would like to join us in the Raw Challenge as it sounds like you already eat plenty of raw foods. We are doing a month long of 75% raw or more. Hope to have great tips, support, and a great time :)

Those who get cancer are not healthy in all aspects of life. There must be a deficiency or an imbalance somewhere for the body to allow cancer to take over. The body is very resilient and will continue to heal as long as the environment is correct. Either rest, water, exercise, or nutrition is jacked up. Sunblock contains…

Jessica, I'm sorry to hear that! I find it very easy - I'm always full & the food I eat is so good!! Being overweight and feeling dead was tough! I guess at this point I could never go back because I couldn't imagine not feeling amazing all the time. Great to have you onboard Becca!! Give beccacore money for fruit &…