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natural springs in/near massachusetts?

2009-11-21T17:31:01Z

so i just finished watching Daniel Vitalis presentation on natural spring water and am now interested in finding a spring near me where i can bottle my own spring water.

Anyone know of any springs in the Massachusetts area? or NH perhaps?

i'm near cambridge mass.

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Raw Thanksgiving Recipe Shares!

2009-11-07T03:03:40Z

Hey lovers!

What are your recipes for a raw vegan thanksgiving?

Thanks, in advance, for your excellent ideas!

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What are your Favorite Raw Recipe Books???

2009-09-26T07:07:49Z

Does anyone have the "Raw In 10 Minutes"? It looks like a good one and I can always use recipes that are fast and easy. Hard to imagine everything in that book is really a 10 minute preparation. Please tell me which books are your favorites. Thanks!

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Tian Gong

2009-08-25T17:44:56Z

Just got the new version of the Tian Gong tribe up and running!
tribes.tribe.net/tiangong

Our Sifu, Le-Tian Da Shi gives healing empowerments and qi gong transmissions.
Come to one of his classes to receive the Bi Gu transmission (aka Celestial Sustenance).
This transmission allows one to absorb more Universal Energy (Qi) in addition to or in place of solid food.

For upcoming events and weekly group practice schedule, see our official website at: www.TianGong.org

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as abba sez... money money money...

2009-08-19T12:09:14Z

just curious...any one try to do an accounting of how much moolah your raw food diet costs you??

i've been vegan for over 15 years, and am used to the "but it's so expensive..." argument. really, beans and rice can be real cheap.

however, i haven't seen a convincing "i'm raw *and* i do it on food stamps!" pov.

anyone?

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bee propolis

2009-08-19T06:10:07Z

does bee propolis have cooling properties?....why allergic reactions?

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US to outlaw All Organic & Natural farming!

2009-08-05T00:08:04Z

H.R. 2749 = Totalitarian Food Control & Food Police:
www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd

During the 2nd vote in two days, the House rules were suspended (to eliminate debate) on 7/30/09 & this bill passed the House. I haven't found the Senate version yet, nor when the Senate will vote on this. The Senate met today.

This extremely nefarious bill will outlaw all natural & organic farming practices, including backyard gardens, unless the farmer can pay $100,000 - $500,000/day in civil penalties &/or spend 10-yrs in prison. It allows the gov't to control all farming operations, including confiscating farmer's land, mandating what crops farmers can plant, what seeds they use, what pesticides they must spray, what livestock is fed, injected with, how they're cared for/maintained, along with high fees to license & track individual livestock animals. All this will be enforced under the martial law enacted by this bill, under what I'm terming the "Food Police".

This will homogenize our food supply, leaving us only with GMOs, processed food, & toxic chemicals - junk food with no real nutritional value. They've also been treating meat (really old meat) with Carbon Monoxide to maintain the pink color we associate with "freshness".

Unders similar bills being pushed through Congress, our rights to all natural & herbal remedies, natural healing modalities, etc. are being stripped, as well, in a takeover of the natural health industry by the major pharmaceutical companies. Look up CODEX Almentarius, for more info. They're eliminating all means of enhancing our immune systems naturally in preparation for the WHO takeover of the world, under their own created "pandemics". Vaccines for H1N1 have been ordered for all 194 WHO signatory countries (including the US) & Baxter is set to deliver billions of vaccines next month (September 2009).

Please help me get the word out & if you know anyone in high places with ties to the natural health industries, let them know. I wonder if Whole Foods is aware of this?

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do you know a spirulina bar recipe?

2009-07-21T14:59:30Z

hello. I had some amazing spirulina bars w/sesame and pine nuts this weekend - really rich and satisfying...

I can probably make up a recipe, but if anyone knows of/has used a recipe for such a treat, can you please share?

thanks!
e

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For all the Avo lovers :)

2009-06-10T15:57:45Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KymYAqKpiRs

Yeah, it's silly. And it made me laugh today so I thought I'd share...

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Vegan Restaurant in seattle?

2009-05-30T13:34:08Z

Wondering what are your recommendations for good restaurants. A friend is visiting from out of town. I have recently become a raw foodist (less than two weeks). My husband still eats meat and I think my friend and her boyfriend do too (at least I know they're not raw) - BUT I want to be able to go to a place we would all enjoy. Is there maybe a good vegetarian/non-vegetarian place that would have decent things to choose for me (the raw foodist)? Thanks!!!

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Want to be a superhuman? Here

2009-04-18T03:32:11Z

This is some seriously interesting stuff!
Read my article to find out the secret:
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-7213-LA-Raw-Food-Examiner~y2009m4d11-Want-to-be-a-superhuman-Heres-how

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The Raw Food Detox Diet

2009-04-11T19:34:29Z

I am sooo in love with this book right now!!! here's the website: http://www.detoxtheworld.com/
Has anybody else read it? Applied it's concepts?

Happy New Year!

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Raw chocolate and yoga

2009-04-10T21:54:27Z

I have been practicing the two together for years. The magnesium in chocolate makes you more flexible and the stimulants give you energy to have a great practice. But is it healthy?
Read my article to find out the surprising results
http://www.examiner.com/x-7213-LA-Raw-Food-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Is-chocolate-healthy

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Hello, High and Howyadoin.

2008-12-28T20:08:00Z

My wife and I are vegetarian and were introduced to Raw Foods at The Annapurna Center for Self-Healing in Port Townsend WA. And I admit I am lazy when it comes to food prep. So maybe I just might lean something here

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Help with Soaked Pine Nuts...

2008-12-09T15:06:55Z

Hi Ya'll,
Just joined the community and love all the raw book recommendations on the other thread! So for my question. I have some soaked Pine Nuts and I don't know what to do with them. *sigh* I'm looking for some kind of salad dressing. Help! LOL

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Dehydrator Help!

2008-11-17T14:40:54Z

I need one. What brand is the best? And does anyone have a used one to sell? Thanks so much.

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Tree of Life is hiring!

2008-10-23T04:52:38Z

The Tree of Life is hiring conscientious, vegan, mostly-raw preferred superheros. We are looking for a store manager, an office job in accounting, a finance manager, raw chefs, a garden assistant and shipping/receiving manager, maybe somebody to manage the webstore. Please go to www.treeoflife.nu to learn more!

The Tree of Life was founded by Gabriel Cousens MD. There are several ongoing programs including juice fasts, reversing diabetes, live food preparation intensives and many others. Situated in Southern Arizona, 20 miles from the Mexican border, the area offers beautiful scenery, lots of sunshine, no noise pollution and clean air.

Please forward this message to any one who may be interested!

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Soak time for nuts and legumes

2008-09-01T18:26:13Z

Does anyone know where I can find information of the length of time that nuts and legumes need to be soaked ? I know the times vary and that some nuts and legumes don't spout even with soaking.

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SF Living Foods Enthusiasts - Pot Luck Dinner & Presentation by Raymond Francis

2008-08-28T19:18:15Z

SF LiFE
(San Francisco Living Foods Enthusiasts)

POTLUCK
Sunday, November 2 – Raymond Francis
Radio talk show host and Author of “Never Be Sick Again” (www.beyondhealth.com)

Place: 630 Valencia St.
(at 17th St. –Mission Police Station Community Room)

Time: 1:00
$3 donation

Bring only raw vegan food to potluck
(or pay $5 for lunch if you do not bring food)

It is okay to come at 2:30 for lecture only. If you don’t plan on eating at the potluck, there is no charge.

*Please call the sproutline for details.
415-701-2855

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favorite raw snack

2008-08-23T16:16:06Z

Pumpkin seeds + pistachios, a light coating of flax oil, and a sprinkle of sea salt & cayenne.

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nama shoya

2008-08-02T16:51:08Z

does anyone know where to find a brand that is wheat-free? i have been using wheat free soy sauce, but that isn't raw...

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ABOUT FLAX SEED

2008-07-04T11:07:49Z

Can I chew ,eat and digest raw flax seed?

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Quinoa Sprouts with tomatoes

2008-04-27T03:11:25Z

Last night I made the most fantastic little dish. I fell in love it Quinoa sprouts because they take only 24 hours to sprout up, and (lets face it) I'm often too lazy to make my own sprouts. Probably impatient is a better word for that. Here is what I did.

Quinoa Sprouts
Tomatoes
Pine Nuts
Garlic
Olive Oil
Sea Salt

So I took my sprouts, made a little bed of them, then placed some sliced tomatoes on top, threw in some pine nuts, drizzled olive oil over it, crushed fresh garlic, and sea salt on top. Mixed it together, and that was it. It was awesome. If you don't like to use oils, it would still be good. I think this would be doubly fantastic as an Avocado stuffing, I just haven't didn't have any on hand.

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Improper "Big Pharma" Influence in Medicine is VERIFIED!

2008-04-20T04:01:40Z

Improper "Big Pharma" Influence in Medicine is VERIFIED!

This is a BIG step in the right direction for health care in the USA! It has been no secret, but no one was talking about it since the monetary benefits that many doctors are receiving from these companies made this unlikely. I mean - if you were the type to only care about money (which is why many become doctors in the first place), wouldn't you want a free trip to Cancun by putting other people on basically unproven and even harmful chemical substances?

Catherine D. De Angelis, MD, MPH and Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA have submitted this timely (and likely unwelcome) article into the April 16, 2008 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), entitled "Impugning the Integrity of Medical Science - the Adverse Effects of Industry Influence."

What is even more awesome is that this was broadcast on the same day on the morning edition of Talk Radio's "Paul Harvey" show, so this information has come to the attention of many Americans today!

I am happy to see that some doctors do in fact have some integrity. This may also be an opening for safer alternative methods to be approved by the AMA for doctors to use and not feel like they will have their medical licensing taken away if they recommend a proven herbal remedy (as an example) instead of the new designer drugs of the day. I hope this allows them the courage to step forward now that the door has been opened!

We can help by showing this to our medical providers (if you have those) this article, and telling them about this, they can maybe take additional steps as doctors to become more able to practice alternative and natural techniques without risking their careers. Also, tell your friends in any way you can, so that they can demand alternative therapies be implemented or they will go elsewhere now that this article ought to free up other practitioners to use these methods. This also provides some validation for Alternative practitioners who have known about these dangers all along. Health care freedom (and responsibility) is up to all of us - please spread the message!

http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/299/15/1833 (download in case they remove!)
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/extract/282/17/1609

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Raw Noob

2008-04-20T03:37:07Z

Ok, for years I've ripped on vegans, raw foodists, etc. I love a good steak and I'm not going into raw foods for any reasons having to do with any kind of morality. I've shunned the whole idea of raw foods for a long time.
For some reason I started looking into it. I stumbled into a video on youtube which was a trailer for an upcoming movie called Raw For 30 Days.
Well, my family has a history of diabetes and heart disease. I am 250lbs when I should be 165. I have a very low libido since I've gained weight, and I used to be skinny, hot and, um "active". Now, I'm very sedentary. I have bad circulation and my feet and calves are often puffy and shiny. Not good.

So, I'm looking for advice about transitioning into raw foods because I know if I just go all out right away I'll give up. I want to make a permanent change, not have another "diet". Any help or directions to good resources would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to find out exactly what I can and can't eat and would like to find a way to do this without having to do a lot of weighing, counting, measuring, etc. Is there a low maintenance way to do this? I figured the name of this tribe would apply, since I can be a rather lazy bastard.

I also wanna look good for my first Burning Man this year!

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hi from santa cruz

2008-04-04T17:57:44Z

i'm looking for a raw food community here in santa cruz. would love to have a pot luck at my house. anyone in my area?

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Inspiration on YouTube

2008-03-11T04:48:43Z

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=aniphyo

This is a great raw cooking show! Pretty simple yet lovely new ideas.
~Sarah

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Oven as a Dehydrator?

2008-01-26T14:32:54Z

I have made yogurt in the oven before on about 110 for 8 hours or so. Can you make some of these recipes using the oven?

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Arcata?

2008-01-22T17:15:49Z

Anyone here in Arcata?

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Cold pressed explanation needed

2008-01-21T15:53:32Z

How do you do this? Can anyone explain this process simply?

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Raw food without supplements

2007-12-31T04:28:19Z

I would like to eat 100% raw without taking supplements except for maybe some Supergreens. What is the best way to go about this and is it healthy. I currently eat mostly veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds with as little oil as possible. I also drink a lot of water.

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NEW NEW NEW

2007-11-28T23:49:44Z

trying to transition. EZ recipies would be the most helpful. especialy breakfeast stuff

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Basic Shopping list? (Crossposted)

2007-11-28T23:45:22Z

My husband and I are transitioning to raw. We're a little overwhelmed, and the grocery shopping has been a source of anxiety! It just seems like it would be so easy to buy too much food that we wouldn't use! We also don't have the money to go all out for a juicer, blender, food processor and dehydrator right now, so we started with a food processor. We also bought a cookbook (_The Raw Gourmet_) for some inspiration. But what I'd really like is a basic, down-to-earth shopping list for staples. I'm thinking smoothies, chopped salads, lettuce wraps might be the way to go. Any suggestions for starting without feeling overwhelmed?

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This is Intense- State vs Mother re Treatment & Cure of Son Aged 17

2007-11-14T03:48:07Z

Story of 17 year old who used living foods as part of his melanoma cure, and his and his mother's treatment by the State of CA.
http://www.healthfreedomusa.org/index.php/?p=434

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Raw For 30 Days, a new film about going raw

2007-10-20T01:26:50Z

Has anyone seen the trailer for "Raw For 30 Days"? It's a documentary about six people, who normally eat fast food, who decide to go 100% raw for a month. It features interviews with doctors, experts, and raw foodists including Gabriel Cousens, David Wolfe, and Woody Harrelson.

I am new to raw foods and very interested in hearing from others who are raw foodists and people who are trying to change their lives for the better. Many people in my family have diabetes and I have changed my diet and gone raw to prevent myself from also getting diabetes.

The trailer on Youtube at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSuqCMld00w

There is also a new two-disc DVD set that is available for order called RAW FOR LIFE, which is a encyclopedia of Raw Food, perfect for beginners like me and Raw Food enthusiasts. I have found it to be very helpful, as I have been transitioning to raw foods. It’s about how to live raw, the Raw Food philosophy, why to eat a raw food diet, important medical facts and nutritional information. It’s a very practical guide to becoming raw and staying raw.

Visit the Raw For 30 Days site at:

www.rawfor30days.com

Another great resource I have found is the Raw Summit site, which is at:

www.rawsummit2.com

I joined for the first Raw Summit and found it very helpful and interesting and it’s FREE!

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All Green Smoothies??

2007-10-19T13:04:50Z

I was just wondering of anyone had any ideas for ALL green smoothies without using fruit. Should I use tomato to give it some sweetness? any ideas and tips would be helpful.....thanks

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Raw food gatherings in SF and Bay Area?

2007-10-07T00:52:06Z

Hi all,

I just started going raw again and just recently moved to SF (Glen Park) and work in the Peninsula.

Can some of you point me to raw food groups and peopole (formal or informal) that meet in SF and environs? Thanks.

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no dehydrator, no juicer

2007-09-24T20:22:14Z

but I do have a blender and a food processor.

I have a recipe book and can make practically nuffin without a dehydrator or juicer. Boo. Also don't have the funds to buy these things right now. Boo again. I tried two of the food-processor-only recipes from my recipe book last night, they were flops. Yet another boo, add a hiss.

Does anyone have tried-and-true recipes to share that use minimal equipment?

Looking especially for savory-likes 'main dishes', but sweets, desserts, hearty salads, soups -- everything will do :)

Thanks in advance!

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Belize Fasting Retreat

2007-09-23T05:25:38Z

VIDA CLARA
Two Week Fasting Retreat
January 23 - February 6, 2008
in the pristine tropics of Belize!
with
Dr. Robert Sniadach and Marcelle Muller, MA, MFT

The retreat begins with a water fast*,
followed by luscious tropical fruit and veggies.
Immerse yourself in the daily program of health education,
body awareness, meditation, and emotional healing.
After your fast, enjoy the amazing eco-tours of Belize,
or just bask in the healing power of nature.

*Please see http://www.vidaclara.com for more information

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Update on raw almonds?

2007-09-19T14:59:51Z

Does anyone know if they are going to start pasteurizing almonds, and if so when?
thanks, Patti

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Supercharge Me!

2007-09-09T14:18:00Z

Has anyone seen Supercharge Me? It looks excellent. She took the idea of Supersize Me (where he eats McDonald’s only for 30 days to show what it does to your body) and made Supercharge Me – by going raw for 30 days and showing what THAT does to you body.

Okay, that’s just brilliant

Here’s the trailer: http://30daysraw.com/trailer/

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Raw Food Festival Sedona AZ Oct. 12-14

2007-09-03T14:08:45Z

Just wanted to share information regarding the Raw Spirit Festival happening in Sedona, AZ next month. My family will be attending. Hope to see each of you there! Click on the link below for event details. Also, please forward this email to others who you think might be interested!

http://www.rawspiritfest.com/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=331

Dishonne

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chlorella?

2007-08-31T03:26:35Z

Is chlorella considered a raw food.

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Parasites?

2007-08-24T23:33:46Z

I was browsing a health website (sorry, can't remember the name right now). Someone there said that people who eat a raw diet almost certainly have parasites! Yikes! I'd never read that in any of the books I have. It does make sense, though. I even read that 90% of humans have them and don't know it. (see humaworm.com)

Do you all take any particular pains to clean your foods before eating them? If so, how, and what do you use? I used to use 1/2 tsp of Clorox to about a gallon of water. I'd soak my fruits and veggies for 15 min, then change the water and soak them again in plain water. It kept them much fresher for much longer. I'm sure that would kill some parasites, too. But I've heard so much about how bad chlorine is to even smell. So I quit doing it. Plus, it wasn't for a lazy person. It took quite a bit of effort.

Do any of you know whether you got parasites and if so, did you successfully rid yourself of them and continue on with your raw diet?

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to raw or not to raw..

2007-08-24T19:38:17Z

soooooooo i am thinking of making the switch. i know very little about a raw diet but i just came off a cleanse which i ended up eating mostly raw foods on. the only cooked food i ate was some grains. then i went back to my old diet (which is still pretty healthy) and i feel very low energy and heavy. i think i might just make the switch to raw. my questions is how do you deal with "raw grains"? i can't eat wheat but brown rice and organic corn chips are a pretty big staple in my life. what are some alternatives? also sometimes i like "warm food" any ideas for warmth in my food? in the summer cold foods are great but in the cold winters i would like to eat some warm food. how do other "rawists" deal with this?

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Raw Foods Classes with Orchid

2007-08-10T20:48:51Z

Howdy folks.

My name is Orchid I co-authored th book "I Am Grateful, Recipes and Lifestyle of Cafe Gratitude" I'm currently traveling and teaching raw foods classes.

I'll be teaching in Sebastopol on the 11th of Aug
San Diego on the 18th of Aug
and Venice Beach on the 25th of Aug all classes are from 10 am-2pm.

We'll start by learning the following East Indian Menu and end with a feast! All classes come with a copy of the book as well as a recipe hand out with the dishes below, lunch and the class. The cost is 85$ preregistration is a must. For more info email me here or at orchidsorganics@yahoo.com.

Cream of Tomato Soup
Yellow Coconut Curry with Cauliflower and Sweet Peppers
Green Salad with a Cucumber-Mint Raita Dressing
Black Pepper Papadam
Root Rice Medley
Daiya-Chatanang a Spicy Cilantro and Coconut Chutney
Sweet Ginger and Peach Chutney
Ginger Cardamom Rose Cheesecake with a pistachio and coconut crust

Looking forward to building community and sharing with you,
Orchid

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Crackers of the natural world

2007-07-21T08:07:14Z

These are the things I use in place of crackers for dips and such, how bout you? What are your favorites?

Bok Choy
carrots
celery

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Does Anyone know anything about NUT MILK Machines?

2007-07-19T02:46:33Z

I have had 2 nut milk bags break and am frustrated. Also--it would be nice to take less time with it as I am making it once or even twice a week. Has anyone used a nut milk maker? If so--please advise me as to what is the best one etc. It seems that some are soymilk makers that say they work for raw nut milk too. Also--please let me know if it strains it well enough. , and any downsides. Thanks.

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Raw Cacao

2007-07-14T04:56:21Z

For the best in raw cacao check out Ultimate Raw Foods. Superior cacao, coconut oil, clear agave- once you've tried it you'll never go back!
a good place to find them online is organiclivingfood.com---enjoy!

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Soup

2007-07-12T06:07:30Z

Whipped up some tasty soup tonight. Had lots left over for lunch tomorrow.
1 big tomato
1stalk celery
2 handfulls lettuce/spinach mix
2 tiny cucumbers (pickling type)
1 avocado
juice of one lemon
1 clove garlic
little water to get it moving
Blended till smooth

I'm bad at following recipes so I like when my made-up stuff turns out well.

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Help! Don't let them pasteurize our raw almonds!!!

2007-07-12T03:20:35Z

Hello, fellow raw fooders,

This is an urgent message needing your immediate attention by April 30.

For me, sprouted raw almonds are a major part of my diet, so this is alarming.

The Almond Board of California has recently passed a regulation that will require ALL almonds produced in the state of California (which is effectively all almonds available in the US and Canada) to be PASTEURIZED.

This is because there were two salmonella outbreaks traced to almonds in 2001 and 2004, and they had to come up with an "action plan."

Incredibly, they will allow pasteurized almonds to be labeled as raw, which is a lie, and should be considered fraudulent.

As you know, almonds have a high oil content, so roasting, toasting, or pasteurizing them creates toxic trans-fatty acids. Of course, it also kills the enzymes and damages other nutrients.

This legislation is to go into effect in August or September of 2007, for the 2007 - 2008 almond crop. Deadline for the final phase of public comment is April 30, so there is still time for a consumer uproar, and that is the only thing that will stop it.

For more details, go here: http://www.newstarget.com/021776.html

To sign a petition, go here:
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/mandatory-almond-pasteurization-is-wrong.html

To write directly to the California Almond board, go here:
http://www.almondboard.com/utilities/FORMContactUs.cfm
Their phone number is (209) 549-8262.

If you can take a moment to write them, our best strategy will be to request two things:
1) Truly raw organic almonds be available for sale, clearly labeled as "unpasteurized." (They may want to require a warning label stating that salmonella or other bacteria may be present.)
2) All pasteurized almonds be labeled as such, to allow consumers to make informed decisions about what they are ingesting.

You can also write to the California Certified Organic Farmers association, which has the power to contest this. Please write to Peggy Miars, Executive Director: peggy@ccof.org. Ask her to mobilize and protest.

To see the rules directly from the Almond Board of California (.pdf files), go here:
http://www.almondboard.com/files/Customer1-8-2007.pdf
http://www.almondboard.com/files/Handler.pdf

Blessings to all of you,

Andrea

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Quinoa

2007-07-10T22:48:10Z

Hey everyone! Quinoa cooks so fast, that it seems to me you could almost just soak it awhile and eat it raw! Anyone ever tried such an uber-lazy experiment?

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Tasty tahini coconut dressing!

2007-07-06T07:28:54Z

I was making a huge veg salad the other day, and made this dressing. It goes SO well on spicy bitter greens, sugar snap peas, and sprouts galore. :)

(all my Tb. are really heaping)

Tb tahini
Tb. coconut butter
healthy splash of braggs (or nama shoyu if you prefer)
healthy splash of apple cider vinegar
a TON of fresh ground lemon pepper
Tb of sesame seeds
tsp. kelp powder
with enough water to thin it out

I just whisked it in a bowl and threw my veg in on top of it. :) Also, you can certainly use more or less of the tahini/coconut ratios, but I love the sweetness of the coconut and the bitter of the tahini. Enjoy! :)

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raw dinner

2007-07-05T19:24:33Z

Monday Evening July 2nd
Raw Fiesta @ Bloom Cafe
With special guest chefs
Kristisue Boone & Jennifer Galardy
Pre Independence Day rejuvenation
Come experience the pure indulgence of raw food,
music, and yummy raw chocolate!!
hope you can make it!~
xoxo
K~sue

Date & Time: Monday, July 2, 2007 more on this date 6:00 PM
Location: Bloom Cafe
5544 w pico blvd
Los Angeles
More Info: 323~934~6900
go2bloom.com/

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raw warming appliance(s)

2007-06-29T15:50:30Z

Anyone know of any warming appliances that can be adjusted to stay below the range of 108-118 degrees for warming raw foods with no danger of accidently cooking them? Preferably a low temp dial (more than just a "warm" setting) or a digital readout (with a thermostat-thermocouple built in).

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contemplating going raw

2007-06-29T13:35:29Z

Hi all,
I've been inspired by a lot of things I've read about raw food diets, and the way of life really appeals to me. I am considering going raw myself, probably not 100%, but maybe 80-90%. Especially at the beginning. Is there some kind of reference site for going raw, or a great 'getting started' book I could check out that will help me incorporate raw foods into my diet? I'm not sure exactly what the guidlines are for a food to be raw(yes, I know, not cooked, but what's with tea? That's a heated substance, if you get what I mean). Is there a place to go to see what kinds of foods are a no go? Can you eat any kind of breads or crackers? I'm constantly active, so I need carbs...
I would appreciate anyone's help!!

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Protein info?

2007-06-07T16:33:02Z

Anyone know of a website that might list the protein content of various foods?

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Fat, concentrated food options?

2007-05-22T05:41:49Z

I'm wanting to go more raw but I'm not sure what to substitute for the cooked "main course", concentrated, satisfying foods (ex. meat, dairy, soy, etc.)

All I see in the books are avocadoes, olives, coconut, and nuts and seeds (most of which are too acidic and take too much equipment/prep time)

Any ideas for how to be raw and simple and satiated without being monotonous would be much appreciated. Thanks.

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Really Yummy Sauce that I made today

2007-05-18T06:02:10Z

Just had to post a new recipe that I am so excited about. It is a tangy tahini sauce with a sweetness from carrots. I made it in my new Ktec blender and it worked like a champ!
Proportions are pretty approximate, but here it is:

a cup or more of raw tahini
3 carrots
1/4 of a med. size red onion
a handful of kale
1 or 2 cloves of garlic
small piece of fresh ginger (or dried if it is all you have)
a tablespoon or 2 of apple cider vinegar--raw
tablespoon or 2 of braggs or tamari/soy sauce
just a bit of black pepper
salt if needed

blend until very fine, thicken with more tahini if needed.

any other vegis coule be used too.

eat with dehydrated crackers, on pieces of romaine lettuce or other vegis or any other way you want. YUM

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ssssssssaaaaallllsa!!!!

2007-05-18T00:11:16Z

favorite zzzesty salsa recipies?

please!

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Oh YUM!

2007-05-17T19:36:49Z

I just discovered raw cocao nibs. YUM! So far I have just been putting them sprinkled onto my fruit salad but I am sure there are many other uses for them. I find them a bit strong when I eat them straight but mixed in with fruit they are LOVELY. Anyone else have some ideas for things to do with raw cacoa nibs?

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emotions, senses...

2007-05-17T06:58:47Z

I have being eaten raw for 22 days, never did it before
Can someone tell me if I`m felling this way because of that?
It`s great!!

feel whird...feling diferent than before
colors are brighter...
sensations are stronger...
auto observation is sharper...
when people is talking at the same time I just don`t want to talk...
wan`t to listen more...
senses are open...want to be touch...wan`t to toutch...
smells...
vegetables are more beautiful than ever!
and don`t want to eat anything else!

Selva

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Raw places to eat in SF bay area

2007-05-16T22:27:48Z

Hey guys, I'm moving to San Francisco in a few weeks, and I was wondering who had the low down on places to eat for raw foodies. I'm talking about not only restaurants, but stores, delis, markets, wholesalers, etc. I've been to Cafe Gratitude and was impressed, but I'm sure the bay area has more to choose from. I would be glad for any input, thanks!

Madhurima

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hemp milk

2007-05-14T04:28:40Z

This is raw, right? Has anybody tried it or know where to buy it? I tried to search this tribe, but search function was buggin - sorry if it's already been discussed!

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no dirt to plant in this year

2007-05-12T04:05:59Z

okay, I admit it - I'm so lazy sometimes I don't even want to go to the store. I just want to walk outside, pick something up and eat it. Problem is, I sold my house last year so I don't have dirt to plant in. I'm thinking of tossing a couple of tomato plants in pots on my porch, but I was trying to think of something else that wouldn't take up too much space or need alot of attention.... maybe a pot with a couple different kids of lettuce in it? Hmmm.... I'm open to suggestion!

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room for rent in Burke, VA

2007-05-10T14:30:53Z

I am looking for a like minded individual to share my "new" townhouse with in Burke, VA. If you are interested or know anyone email me at kristalmoore@gmail.com
Thanks,
Krista

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Recipe: Delicious, creamy, vegan condiment

2007-04-27T06:07:24Z

This is a quick blender recipe that makes a yummy sour cream substitute, cracker dip, spread, and pasta sauce:

1 cup cashew butter
2 Tbs nutritional yeast (or more to taste)
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup soy and/or almond or other nut milk (approx)

Combine the above in a food processor or blender with just enough soy/nut milk to create a smooth, almost liquid consistancy.

That's it!

* Macadamia or hemp butter taste good here mixed with cashew. Also, tamari can be used instead of salt.

Enjoy! :0]

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Juicer

2007-04-19T03:53:52Z

Yes, a question!
A friend of mine recommends one of Lalanne's juicer, he said I can find it at Bed Bath and Beyond for $40??? I looked online and found some other ones but what juicer would you recommend?
I can't put in much money right, I might wait to afford something better but room is an issue as well...
So, just tell me why you like yours.
It seems that $40 one is great and release more pulp than others...
Truth is I want to use it for kale and other cabbage, carrots and wheatgrass as well, not just fruit, in fact, not much!
Thank you in advance, just trying to take my diet to the next level!
;:
S.

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Quick chopper

2007-04-05T00:27:14Z

(also sold as a salsa maker)
Basically like a hand-crank food processor. Freaking rocks for dicing most things really fast.
Made some romaine roll-up filling with broccoli, celery and avos in like a minute.
Great for salsa too.

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Raw Spirit Festival, Sedona, AZ...Woody Harrelson, David Wolfe, Michael Beckwith, etc.

2007-03-31T17:04:32Z

October 12th-14th in spectacular Sedona, Arizona!

http://www.rawspiritfest.com

Located amidst trees and ponds on viewy lawns beneath Sedona Arizona's famous Red Rocks, The Raw Spirit Festival is 'The Grandest Raw Vegan Celebration on Earth'!

Featuring: Raw Vegan Meals, Music, Education, Exercise, Comedy, Nature's Beauty, Spirituality and YOU!

Raw Spirit is making history as the first festival to attract so many well-loved raw vegan celebrities such as invited guests Woody Harrelson and Alicia Silverstone; acclaimed performers such as William Eaton, Shimshai, and Tina Malia; dozens of Distinguished Doctors, including Dr. Sheridan, Dr. Fuhrman and Dr. Lodi; famous reverends such as the Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith (of 'The Secret') movie; and vegan Congressman, Dennis Kucinich, who is establishing a Department of Peace. Plus, all of 2006's speakers, vendors and performers are returning in 2007! ...As well as oodles of dynamic international presenters such as Jasmuheen, Suki Zoe and HRM!

Come discover ancient wisdom and the latest findings from the greatest minds in the fast-growing Raw Vegan World. Bonuses: Educational Vendor Booths from hemp clothing to animal rights to peace awareness, Outdoor and Indoor Stages, World Class Music, Ongoing Play & Workshops, Eclectic Exercise Area, Food Demos, Dancing, Leadership Sharing Circle, Celestial Yoga, Meditation, Nature and Fabulous Friends!

Please join the tribe: www.tribes.tribe.net/rawspiritfest

Admission includes 7 organic gourmet raw vegan meals.
Come for a day or An Entire Weekend $300 All inclusive Early-Bird Price.

Register here: http://rawspiritfest.com/REGISTRATION.html

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Gourmet LIVE cuisine

2007-03-29T00:45:16Z

Hello, my name is Brian Lucas aka Chef BeLive Light.
I used to be head chef and co-owner of Organica: The Living Cuisine in San Francisco from 98-99, open 1 year. It had previously been Jeremy Saffron and Renee Underkoffler's Raw Experience for a year and before that Juliano's">Juliano's Raw Living Foods for 3 years. Jeremy Saffron and Juliano Brotman were my teachers. I learned and channeled the gourmet twist of Juliano and the LOVE energy and knowledge of Jeremy in to my own transformational intuitive exotic gourmet live cuisine. You can check out my website at www.belivelight.com and my myspace profile at www.myspace.com/brianlucas to read more about me.
I am currently doing private chef work, lessons and guest chef appearances so if you want to utilize my specialties than please contact me at belivelucas@yahoo.com and (310)460-9253. Also, if you're by chance in LA on Friday, April 13Th, please come to my guest chef appearance at Taste of the Goddess in Beverly Hills. At least tell your family and/or friends if you have any in LA area. It is going to be a 5 course gourmet Mediterranean meal from 7:00-9:30pm for $65 a person if you RSVP or $70 at door. I will be doing one at my friend Melissa's restaurant Terra Bella soon also.

Taste of the Goddess Café
Co-owned by Forest Whitaker Lawrence Zarian's, "The Fashion Guy" from the KTLA morning Show,
"One of his favorite places to Dine!"
7373 Beverly Blvd., (Nestled inside of Prive hair salon & Ona Spa)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-933-1400
www.tasteofthegoddess.com

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Raw Camping

2007-03-26T07:41:53Z

Anyone have any good recipes for when you're out camping? Blenders and Dehydraters aren't a possibility so what can I make w/o the fuss?

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juice pulp??

2007-03-25T21:03:21Z

I just made some fresh Green juice in my juicer but I do not want to toss all of that good pulp in the garbage...just wondering what I can mix it with to make some good crackers in my dehydrator?

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nut butter!

2007-03-23T01:57:14Z

I just got a champion a juicer and when i make nut butter it gets pretty warm (up to 145 degrees). Any tips on how to keep it cool?

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from raw death to raw fresh

2007-03-21T01:53:13Z

bumping down the road of cooked food
refined sugar blues and gaseous moods that swung from
one addiction to the next
crash...
relax
raw foods save
simple live enzymes
regain vitality love reigns
enter the raw gourmet
artsy...
oops
literally fartsy!!
so many tastes mixed
fruits... nuts
"juntos"
hmmm raw pies
not always so wise
stepping out of the gallery
into the garden
leaf for leaf
mono live it
mano pick it
watching sprouts grow
communing
thanking god-us
creator creatress
simple is key
lazy raw foodists
be forever free...

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pie filling?

2007-03-15T15:55:27Z

I've been making nut milks a bunch lately and have found that the leftover nut-pulp is great for making pie crusts (hand-mix with a bit of oil and sea salt then press firmly into a pie pan.)

However I'm low on ideas for filling these pie crusts.

First attempt was pureed papaya, mango, avocado & agave, and it is goopier than I'd like (need a thickener suggest - agar maybe?)

Help me out: Post your favorite raw pie! Thanks :)

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Hello All

2007-03-13T03:57:38Z

Hi, I'm beggining to eat more raw foods because I just had a baby, Anaya and I want her first foods to be raw, or lightly cooked. All veggies at first, maybe a little meat, then whole grains and finally fruit. I don't want to start her on baby buscuits or cereal, my mom started us on veggies and such and then she never had trouble getting us to eat our veggies(until we got older). It was just what ate, ya know? How did you transition your diets? What helped you feel less stressed about it and make it go more smoothly? Thanks, Hilary

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yummy raw hummus?

2007-03-12T18:12:54Z

Wow, I NEED THIS TRIBE--new here, and frankly don't have much time or $ (variety can be pricey) to do raw 100% yet.

But I did the raw garbanzo hummus for several months, but frankly I--my appetite got icked out by it, solely because no matter what different ingredients I figured into and played with, it wasn't always YUMMY to me.

So, I am asking from any of you folks for ingredients other than or in comination with these listed below to for a hummus that is of a kind you would like to slurp anytime cause it is so yummy ;-D

Maybe it just can't get much tastier (to me) with raw sprouted garbanzos? Am looking forward to other ingredients than garbanzos, too?

Again, I came up with a good recipe which some of you may want to try or find yummy, which I often topped off with a bruschetta, but, again, over time for me short of YUMMY!

garbanzos sprouted
cilantro
parsley
extra virgin olive oil
maybe a little water
tamari sometimes
lemon juice
lime juice
walnuts
almonds
garlic
ground black pepper
tahini
black olives chopped and stirred in
green olives " "

Thanks,

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new to this..need help...

2007-03-11T18:26:48Z

so im vegan..but looking to incorporate more raw food into my diet...so I need some good tips. What are some good breakfast/ luch/ dinner ideas, and how do I get all the nutrients I need. I cant seem to find anything but cook books and I need some Nutrition advise.
Much love and Peace
Les

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score one for lazy healthy food!

2007-03-04T21:10:14Z

okay so long story short I'm sequestered with 6 high school seniors for 7 hours on Saturdays. We are pretty much the only people on campus and it's not possible to leave for lunch so we bring food. The first Saturday they watched me eat - I brought extra in case any of them forgot lunch, a couple of them took me up on my offer. This week I made a gallon of fruit salad to take with me - it was gone in under five minutes while the cold pizza one of the girls brought sat untouched. They were asking me, "what's this?" because half of them had never seen a blueberry before. I was amazed enough that I'm planning on bringing fruit salad next week too ;-)

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musicians!

2007-02-28T17:26:02Z

I'm looking to start a raw vegan band. I play bass and am in contact with someone who plays multiple instruments and has practice space. We don't have a defined style of music we plan on playing, though it would probably be rock based with influences from many other styles. If you live in the SF bay area and are interested hit me up.

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The First Raw Lifestyle Film Festival

2007-02-21T18:29:34Z

The First Raw Lifestyle Film Festival

For full event information and pricing, pleae visit: http://www.serenityspaces.org/

You are invited to participate in the very first ever Raw Film Festival to be held 16th-18th March 2007 at MOA in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

The intention for creating the Raw Film Festival is to catapult the information gathered and experienced in the Raw, Vegan, Living Foods Communities into mainstream.

Presenters:

Rod Rotondi of Leaf Cuisine www.leafcuisine.com/
Ursula of Good Mood Food www.goodmoodfood.com/
Chef Ito of Au Lac www.aulac.com/
Janabai of Rawvolution www.rawvolution.com/
Happy of The Happy Oasis, Raw Vegan Retreat www.happyoasis.com

Event Schedule:
Friday 16th March 6pm- 10pm

Opening Reception, ( serving "raw", vegan Living Foods of course ) followed by:
The showing of Trailers of the films that have been chosen. This is when the producers/directors, film makers etc come and promote their films. Each person gets to speak for 10 minutes after the trailer is shown, and an additional 10 minutes of Q&A with the audience.

Saturday , 17th 10am-9pm

Screening of films with a one hour break for lunch (You will be able to purchase raw, vegan living foods for lunch on site. Also, Elixir is down the street and offers a small selection from Leaf Cuisine.) This is also the time to visit the sponsors and get discounts on products and services eg. Blendtec Blenders, organic, truly raw dates, etc, amazing organic produce at a fraction of the cost from the MOA Organic Nature farm, etc.

Sunday 18th 10:00am - 5pm

Screening of films at MOA continues and last chance to make discount purchases from the sponsors.

Location : MOA
8564 Melrose Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: 310-857-7200

Sunday 6-10pm Awards Ceremony and Dinner Gala

Location :

The Woman's Club of Hollywood,
1749 North La Brea Avenue (between Franklin and Hollywood Blvd on the west side of the street )
Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: 323-876-8383 (use only in case of emergency)
Parking is at the back of the building and is free of charge. Please enter at the side of the building.

There will be awards given for the following categories:

Raw Films
Best Educational Film
Best Motivational Film
Most Entertaining Film

Auxiliary Films ( films which supports a lifestyle based on the laws of Nature)

Most Impactful
Most Informative

The audience will vote for the choices ( using the polls at serenityspaces@yahoogroups.com ) and if there is a tie, then the presenters of the awards will be on the Tie Breaking Panel to make the final decision.

Category: Raw Films already submitted:

http://www.breakthroughthedocumentary.com

http://www.notthecookingshow.com

http://www.rawfor30days.com

http://www.norwoodpr.com

http://www.current.tv/pods/video/PD03949

http://www.vegan2rawvegan.com

http://www.sphinxproductions.com/pages/film_gofurther.html

And Lelek (no link, 44 minutes): Lelek is a private portrait of terminal illness and the search for alternative healing. The film documents a father's last months living with cancer, and his daughters attempts to fight his death with raw foods.

Category: Auxiliary Films already submitted:

http://www.sideeffectsthemovie.com

http://www.moneytalksthemovie.com

http://www.themeatrix.com

http://www.ravediet.com

http://www.birthintobeing.com

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my web site

2007-02-21T17:48:25Z

Check out my new web site
www.summerbearlifebalance.org

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What can I do to replace....

2007-02-18T01:57:34Z

Does yerb mate tast like coffe somewhat to get me past that craving. I use organic swis method decaf fair trade blah blah blah with my fresh made nut milk.

Or anything else that can help with that taste I like. I don't like caffine.

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tea

2007-02-17T09:31:50Z

I know ,I know, not raw. But I also know that many of us are not 100% raw (or even close). So, do you drink tea or not? if no, what's the harm in tea?
n

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For Sale: Hippocrates Green Power Juicer and Excalibur 5-tray Dehydrator

2007-02-12T16:40:34Z

Pick-up Only
Location: Toronto and the GTA

Hi Everyone,

I’m selling my Hippocrates Green Power Juicer and 5-tray Dehydrator.

I bought the juicer 2 years ago and it has been used at most 7 times. I kept it in excellent condition. There is minimal stain due to pressing carrots. I have all the parts, instructions and even the original box it came in. I’ve decided to sell it because I travel a lot and I don’t use it as much as I had hoped.

I bought the dehydrator about 2 ½ years ago. This is also in good condition. I used it frequently. I have the simple model of the Excalibur dehydrator. There are no teflex sheets included and there is no timer attached, just the temperature control. The reason I’m selling it is that I was given a 9-tray dehydrator as a gift. I don’t need two dehydrators now.

If you are in the Toronto or GTA area and are interested in purchasing either or both of these items, please email me at raw_vida@yahoo.ca or through this tribe.

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Favorite smoothies, new ideas.

2007-02-01T07:03:32Z

Best dinner tonight: Banana, baby spinach, water, flax seed, raw chocolate, lemon juice. Yum.
Raw cacao rocks. A friend of mine swears my 3am kitchen sink smoothies fight hangover. I saw it's the raw chocolate nibs I toss in.

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bragg's

2007-02-01T03:02:16Z

i just learned that in the production of bragg's (which uses hydrochloric acid) a chemical reaction occurs producing glutamic acid, which essentially is the poisonous aspect of MSG.
check it out
www.welikeitraw.com/rawfood/...d_am.html

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Raw Food Retreat-July '07-Bryce Canyon, Utah

2007-01-30T08:15:34Z

This is posted on the Ambient Groove tribe, passing on the info. http://ambientgroovetemple.tribe.net/thread/62360ab1-1221-4693-89ff-531e706be17c

Raw Food Retreat in Bryce Canyon, Utah
Fri, January 26, 2007 - 6:49 AM
Rejuvenate your body, mind and soul in the serenity of Bryce Canyon. July 19-22, 2007

Summer Bear’s
1st Annual
Food, Fitness & Fun
Raw Food Retreat

Enjoy this 3 day retreat with professionally prepared raw/living food meals, dynamic speakers, concerts and much more!

Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant with over thirty six years experience. She is the author of Beauty by Nature, Rawsome!, Addiction Free Naturally, and many other books.www.BRIGITTEMARS.com

Dr. Craig Sommers the author of The Raw Foods Bible will be sharing important and little talked about “Dealing with Environmental Health Issues” and his “Secrets of Longevity”. Dr. Sommers will be leading Essene Yoga.
www.rawfoodsbible.com

Dr. Ruza Bogdanovich, N.D. is an internationally renowned lecturer, a leading authority on raw-food nutrition, natural healing and healthy living. Author of THE CURE IS IN THE CAUSE, Ruza has a public television series on natural therapies and true nutrition in the U.S. www.thecureisinthecause.com

Classes and Activities
The Natural Path
How to Raise Healthy Children
Pets and the Natural Path
Addiction Free Naturally
Healthy Children and The Raw Food Diet
Medicinal Value of Culinary Herbs
Environmental Health Issues
Secrets of Longevity
Raw/Living Food Preparation Demos
Beginning Belly Dancing
Essence Yoga
Bryce Canyon Hike
Middle-Eastern Arabian Evening
Professional Music Concerts

Accommodations
Ruby's Inn
1000 South Hwy 63
Bryce, Utah

1-866-866-6616

Limited RV Spaces
camping available
www.rubysinn.com

Cost $425
Save $100 when you register before June 1, 2007

Summer Bear Life Balance Education
Questions contact nadhirrah@care2.com

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rawlucks/lectures/meeting in LA?

2007-01-25T20:33:25Z

Looking for some rawlucks/lectures/meetings in LA without too much new age/cuddling/love in stuff (nothing wrong with that..just not my thing :-)) . Can't find current ones online. Saw 2 in meetup.com but they don't seem to meet regularly like the S.F community.

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Raw Food Retreat in Bryce Canyon, Utah

2007-01-25T14:52:36Z

Rejuvenate your body, mind and soul in the serenity of Bryce Canyon. July 19-22, 2007

Summer Bear’s
1st Annual
Food, Fitness & Fun
Raw Food Retreat

Enjoy this 3 day retreat with professionally prepared raw/living food meals, dynamic speakers, concerts and much more!

Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant with over thirty six years experience. She is the author of Beauty by Nature, Rawsome!, Addiction Free Naturally, and many other books.www.BRIGITTEMARS.com

Dr. Craig Sommers the author of The Raw Foods Bible will be sharing important and little talked about “Dealing with Environmental Health Issues” and his “Secrets of Longevity”. Dr. Sommers will be leading Essene Yoga.
www.rawfoodsbible.com

Dr. Ruza Bogdanovich, N.D. is an internationally renowned lecturer, a leading authority on raw-food nutrition, natural healing and healthy living. Author of THE CURE IS IN THE CAUSE, Ruza has a public television series on natural therapies and true nutrition in the U.S. www.thecureisinthecause.com

Classes and Activities
The Natural Path
How to Raise Healthy Children
Pets and the Natural Path
Addiction Free Naturally
Healthy Children and The Raw Food Diet
Medicinal Value of Culinary Herbs
Environmental Health Issues
Secrets of Longevity
Raw/Living Food Preparation Demos
Beginning Belly Dancing
Essence Yoga
Bryce Canyon Hike
Middle-Eastern Arabian Evening
Professional Music Concerts

Accommodations
Ruby's Inn
1000 South Hwy 63
Bryce, Utah

1-866-866-6616

Limited RV Spaces
camping available
www.rubysinn.com

Cost $425
Save $100 when you register before June 1, 2007

Summer Bear Life Balance Education
Questions contact nadhirrah@care2.com

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GREEN SMOOTHIES VERSES GREEN JUICE

2007-01-14T14:12:13Z

Hi
Does anyone have any input about what is better for energy, taste, absorbtion. I love green juice. I have been juicing 1-2 bunches of kale with apple and lemon. I have never had a smoothie. does it taste similar? I am sure it is more of a meal than juice and probably great for weightloss

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I need a good substitue for Almonds...

2006-11-05T05:00:53Z

I have a few cookbooks which feature raw food recipes, a lot of which call for Almonds which I have an allergy to as well as pistachios. Anyway, I'd love to find an alternative, I tried using Cashews in one recipe and it was good but thought it could be better if others had some experience and/or other ideas. Thanks for any and all.

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good ideas for wraps

2006-11-04T07:31:34Z

"wrapper" : nori, baby romaine, collard greens, or butter lettuce

base/bulk : any sprouts, hummus, baba ganoush or pate

other things that sound good : avocado, (sun dried) tomato, red onion slices, shredded carrots, raw cheese (if you're not vegan), cucumber, red bell pepper strips, and/or ???

**this post has been a compilation of http://newmexico.tribe.net/thread/52fb6c75-d17c-478a-9801-72e295781183?tribeid=98689733-6019-462e-89d4-fa03bdd9027b&newpostingid=e796b857-354c-4295-8ef5-22cad3bb24e7&r=10476#e796b857-354c-4295-8ef5-22cad3bb24e7

what else sounds good?

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"An Apple A Day..." - Cider Vinegar Health Benefits

2006-10-31T15:21:25Z

Many people are now convinced—Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), that wonderful “old-timers” home remedy, cures more ailments than any other folk remedy and has been highly regarded throughout history. In 400 B.C. the great Hippocrates, Father of Medicine, used it for its amazing health qualities.

The reported cures from drinking Apple Cider Vinegar are numerous and include: allergies (including pet, food and environmental), sinus infections, acne, high cholesterol, flu, chronic fatigue, Candida, acid reflux, sore throats, contact dermatitis, arthritis, gout, and even heart pain. Apple Cider Vinegar breaks down fat and is widely used to lose weight. It has also been reported that a daily dose of apple cider vinegar in water has soaring blood pressure under control in two weeks!

For centuries, the benefits from cider vinegar to fight infection, promote digestion, fighting osteoporosis, have been well known. One of the first goals on the way to great health is to restore the body's pH to the alkaline range. As nearly all chronic illnesses take place in a body that has become acidic due to the gradual depletion of its mineral reserves, it is logical to check on the body's acid/alkaline balance and to work towards maintaining it in the alkaline range. The state of the body's acid/alkaline balance can be easily measured by testing the urine using pH strips.

INTERNAL BENEFITS:
. Rich in enzymes & potassium
. Naturally supports a healthy immune system
. Helps control weight
. Helps soothe dry throat
. Promotes healthy digestion & pH balance
. Helps remove body sludge & toxins

ACV is also a natural antibiotic germ fighter, fights E. coli and other bacteria. It is an excellent remedy for food poisoning and helpful in digestive upsets. ACV helps control and normalize weight and improve digestion. ACV helps relieve arthritis stiffness and rheumatism.

Use two teaspoons (2 t.) in a pint of water daily for yourself—or one teaspoon in the dog or cat’s drinking water—as a healthy tonic. Drink a daily tonic of apple cider vinegar to help you keep the right pH balance in the urinary tract, since the proper acidity creates an inhospitable environment for bacteria and yeasts that cause these infections.

EXTERNAL BENEFITS:
. Helps maintain healthy skin
. Helps promote a youthful, healthy body
. Soothes irritated skin
. Relieves muscle pain from exercise

ACV helps to maintain healthy skin, promote youthful, healthy bodies. Soothes pain of sunburn, the itch from bug bites, and the sting from plants. ACV helps prevent dandruff, itching scalp, baldness, and dry skin. ACV soothes tight aching joints, sore muscles. Apple cider vinegar also removes sebum and environmental and product buildup on the hair shaft.

COMBINE WITH NATURAL BEE HONEY TO:
. Relax the nervous system
. Promote deep sleep
. Relieve rheumatism
. Relieve arthritis
. Relieve bone and muscle pain and soreness
. Relieve heart ailments
. Relieve stress
. Relieve insomnia

Mix organic apple cider with pure raw honey and drink at night before going to bed. Great for calming nerves, promoting relaxation and relief of bone related ailments. Adjust the amount of vinegar and honey for comfort and taste. See my recommended recipe here:

RECIPE:
250 mL (8 oz) Purified Water (warm enough to melt honey)
1 to 2 teaspoons Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (Organic recommended)
1 to 2 teaspoons Honey (Local, raw, non-GMO recommended)

(Honey comes from flowers and has a very light energy. I recommend honey from flowers that are known to provide support for heart and lungs. Use local honey to help provide relief from allergies and build immunity.)

Apple Cider Vinegar is proving very beneficial to people and animals with arthritis because it breaks down calcium deposits in the joints while re-mineralizing the bones. It has shown to be equally beneficial to dogs with hip dysplasia. ACV is also effective for urinary tract infections, and it lowers high blood pressure. In animals, it is helpful in skin and coat problems and in replacing potassium depletion. (Cranberry juice is also a well-known home remedy for urinary tract infections. It prevents bacteria from attaching to the walls of the urinary tract.)

A new University of California-Davis Medical Center study shows that daily consumption of 12 ounces of apple cider or apple juice can reduce the risk of heart disease. And the benefits don’t stop there. A recent Cornell University study found that the antioxidants in apples also inhibit the growth of certain types of cancer cells.

ACV has been found to protect arteries from harmful buildup of plaque. Many heart attacks are caused by high amounts of fats and cholesterol in your blood. The fiber in ACV helps to absorb fats and cholesterol by expelling them from the body as waste materials.

ACV is used to promote the health of veins and capillaries; it is also useful in assisting in the health of the heart. The potassium found in apple cider vinegar is also beneficial to the heart.

The dietary fiber in ACV is beneficial in controlling glucose levels in the blood. Minerals like manganese, calcium, magnesium, silicon and iron develop bone mass and make them stronger. It is also a rich source of amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

ACV boosts the immune system and acts as a natural antiseptic and anti-biotic. Apples contain Vitamin C and flavonoids, which helps with wound healing and in reducing the severity of colds and flu symptoms. Apple cider also has acetic acid, plus ion-futynic lactic and propionic acids. It is the richest source of amino acids known.

Apple cider cannot cure cancer, but it is valuable to have around to help fight free radicals in the body. Beta-carotene, found in apple cider vinegar, is a powerful antioxidant, which helps to neutralize the free radicals formed in the body through oxidation. To prevent these free radicals, and to keep them in check, we need antioxidants to rid our body of these potentially dangerous compounds. Left alone, free radicals have the run of our bodies; they damage cells, which leads to cellular degeneration. The pectin in apple cider vinegar adds fiber to the diet, which helps prevent cancer, especially colon cancer. Fiber binds with certain cancer-causing compounds in the colon, and speeds up their elimination from the system.

VITAMINS IN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:
. Vitamin C
. Vitamin E
. Vitamin A
. Vitamin B1
. Vitamin B2
. Vitamin B6
. Pro-vitamin beta-carotene
. Vitamin P

MINERALS & TRACE ELEMENTS IN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:
. Potassium
. Calcium
. Magnesium
. Phosphorous
. Chlorine
. Sodium
. Sulfur (the mineral - not the sulfa, which some people are allergic to)
. Copper
. Iron
. Silicon
. Fluorine

BENEFITS FOR YOUR DOGS (AND OTHER PETS):
Every home with dogs should have Apple Cider Vinegar. It has multiple uses for dogs, including: alleviating allergies and arthritis, and establishing correct pH balance of the system.

Added to your pet's drinking water, ACV has shown to maintain the acid/alkaline balance of the digestive tract. To find your dog's pH level, get some pH strips at your local drugstore. First thing in the morning test your dog's urine. If the strip reads from 6.5 - 7.0, then your dog's system is what it should be. If the pH is higher, then the system is too alkaline, and ACV can help to establish a correct pH balance.

Use a few drops in your dog's ears after cleaning to avoid ear infections. ACV can be used in the prevention of muscle weakness, arthritis, calluses on elbows, hocks and joints, pimples, and sore joints. It has also been shown to be useful in the prevention of bladder and kidney stones, and bladder and kidney infections.

A dog with a correct pH balance is less likely to be bothered by fleas, black flies, ticks, and other external parasites. Its regular use results in less chance of ringworm, staph infections, streptococcus, and mange. If you are already experiencing these problems, dilute ACV with equal amounts of warm water and sponge onto your dog's coat.

You can also mix a 50/50 vinegar-water solution and add to a spray bottle to spray the coat. The ACV balances the pH of the skin and makes it less desirable to bacteria, bugs and infection. Not only that, but their coat is very soft and shiny. Applying undiluted apple cider vinegar to the affected area can soothe bee and wasp stings, as well as itchy mosquito bites.

MY PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION:
I have personally used and highly recommend Bragg® Certified Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. It is unfiltered, unheated, unpasteurized, has 5% acidity, and contains the amazing Mother of Vinegar, which occurs naturally as strand-like enzymes of connected protein molecules.

Bragg® Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar is made from delicious, healthy, organically grown apples. Processed and bottled in accordance with USDA guidelines, it is Certified Organic by Organic Certifiers and Oregon Tilth; and is Kosher Certified.

Bragg® Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar is full of zesty natural goodness. It is a wholesome way to add delicious flavor to salads, veggies, most foods, and even to sprinkle over popcorn.

Bragg® Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar has a pH of 4.075, Concentration/ Strength = 63 grain, Acetic Acid = 5.14 %, Potassium = 24mg/T. <2% DRV / RDI.

Many blessings,

Craig Combs
6-Cimi (Death/Transformer)
www.Galaxy2Go.com
www.OrbsOfLight.com

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NEW TRIBE! GREEN SMOOTHIE FASTING

2006-10-23T02:40:20Z

Hi,
I just tried greem smoothies and I am already addicted! I would like to invite everyone who is interested to join the tribe I just started. GREEN SMOOTHIE FASTING. For everyone who would like to add more raw greens to their diet.

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Your thoughts on the Magic Bullet - I got one - It's awesome :).

2006-10-22T12:17:51Z

Any ideas, recipes, etc. welcome :). I tried to use my blender the other night for some chopping it just wasn't cutting it, ha ha, so to speak then I saw they had the Magic Bullet I had seen on t.v. at a store nearby for about 1/3 the price, of course you don't get the Second one free deal but still.....

it's amazing and quick just as reported on their Infomercial. I'm not sure about the microwaving but for raw foods and mixing drinks, etc. it works - I'm sure it works fine in the Microwave as well if one wanted to do so as they show it on their ad as well.

So any fellow Magic Bullet fans out there?

Just thought I'd pass that along.

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good easy raw recipe book?

2006-10-22T11:27:05Z

I am just getting into the raw food thing, and am searching for a good beginning recipe book . Any suggestions?
thanks :)

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Mana bread recipe-help please

2006-10-13T03:36:40Z

I'm new to this tribe and I am very interested in the mana bread. Does anyone have a recipe for it? Thanks,

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staying lazy with my food in a bottle

2006-09-28T19:33:49Z

i've been taking my green smoothies around with me in a 36 oz bottle. it's great to have with me and i can stay lazy all day long! It just requires some blending in the morning. i put some NFL tocotrenols in it as a preservative. delish!

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