Raw Survey- Lets get to know each other!

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Permalink Reply by StarFire on December 26, 2007 at 4:25pm

Occupation: Artist - I sculpt porcelain and paint, I am also the Office Administrator for a Land Prep company

Why you went raw: Desperation, I was smoking almost 2 packs of cigarettes a day, and drinking vodka from morning to night, my weight was up to 178 pounds, I was sick, in pain and my marriage was falling apart.

Favorite UN cook book: Alissa Cohen's Living on Live Foods

Favorite raw vegan site(s): Give it to me Raw!!! RawFoodTalk.com and Raw Freedom Community! Love them all!

Biggest obstacle with being raw: salmon ... I love wild fresh caught salmon!

What percentage raw vegan are you?: 100%, that's not to say that I haven't had an occasional piece of fish! (in 9 months I think I've had fish 2 or 3 times)

Favorite smoothie: I cannot have smoothies...=( ... allergic to most fruit... horrible when you live in the land of exotic fruit!!

Biggest benefit of going raw?: Regaining my health, lost over 51 pounds so far, stopped drinking vodka and quit smoking cigarettes .... and... my marriage is going strong and beautiful.... I have my life back! rawk on!

Favorite fruit: I do love watermelon and mango.... sigh... I do splurge once in a while - but I pay dearly for it... but sometimes... I just gotta do it!

Favorite veggie: Avocados, cucumbers, spinach!! yummm!!!

Is your spouse raw? No - but he's about 85% raw (always has been)

Do you think being raw is expensive?: Not for the most part. Some of the gourmet dishes can get expensive - but most recipes make A LOT of food - so it lasts for several meals.

How much do you spend on groceries a week? wow... ummm.... maybe $50 or so? Unless I'm making something special... then it might go as high as $60 or $70.

Have you ever had a raw pregnancy? Nope....

Easiest thing to feed a toddler that's raw?: My grandkids loove raw ice cream!

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Permalink Reply by Marte on December 26, 2007 at 5:10pm

Not to encourage eating salmon, but in my country people eat raw salmon (cold smoked)...

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Permalink Reply by hibby on December 26, 2007 at 10:43pm

Hi Marte-

Why wouldn't you NOT encourage eating raw Salmon?

If I could, I would eat it everyday for GOOD health.

hibby

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Permalink Reply by Marte on June 13, 2008 at 5:15pm

Because I belive in veganism ;)

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Permalink Reply by hibby on December 26, 2007 at 10:58pm

Hi StarFire!

I'm with Marte and eating traditionally cured or raw Salmon. Why not? Could there be a healthier food on the planet?

Also, the reason you are probably "allergic to most fruit" is because you are, what I call a HIGH LEVEL SUGAR ADDICT having been an alcoholic.

You will probably find that you are suffering from Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) and the yeast growing in your body live on the sugar - and we crave what we "allergic" to: alcohol, refined sugar, corn syrup, flour, JUNK

keep up the good work!
hibby

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Permalink Reply by hibby on December 26, 2007 at 10:41pm

Hi Peytonamoura-

Occupation: Financial Representative for Insurance/Investment Clients

Why you went raw: After reading Nature's First Law in 1998, I became convinced that "Cooked Food is Poison!", now I am only about 50% raw, sorry, I like to eat rice.

Favorite UN cook book: We Want to Live; Expanded and Revised In 2005: The Primal Diet
By Aajonus Vonderplanitz

Favorite raw vegan site(s): http://www.westonaprice.org/

Biggest obstacle with being raw: Our favorite milk man moved out of Santa Cruz county. We used to make weekly trips to the dairy to buy our milk and cream which we still get at the store but it is more than twice the price.

What percentage raw vegan are you?: 0%-I am not trying to be vegan as I feel it is an unhealthy eating practice. Also, I do not consume soy products.

Favorite smoothie: Usually with frozen bananas, raw milk/cream, raw honey and any fresh berries

Biggest benefit of going raw?: Become leaner and stronger, consume less, save time and money, have that nice, natural, raw high, "my raw buzz", maybe that is the raw honey.

Favorite fruit: Avocados, blueberries, Goji Berries, any berries really, stone fruits, tropical fruits, papaya, and my absolute favorite is DURIAN - the delicious stinky fruit!, Tomatoes, watermelon, etc etc

Favorite veggie: I like them all

Is your spouse raw? We eat the same.

Do you think being raw is expensive?: I think just eating is expensive. If we ate junk, certainly it would be cheaper, 29 cents for mac and cheese, but I chose not to. My children are never sick and we enjoy eating well, so the expense of eating a bowl of guacamole with 10 avocados is worth it.

How much do you spend on groceries a week?~$250 or $1,000 per month

Have you ever had a raw pregnancy? Yes, but my wife had to eat eggs for the protein and French bread and raw butter for the fat and comfort.

Easiest thing to feed a toddler that's raw?: Breast milk.

hibby

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Permalink Reply by Raw by Default on December 27, 2007 at 12:00am

Occupation: N/A

Why you went raw: To see if any of my physical/mental/emotional problems would improve. And because I was getting tired of a very un-varied vegan diet of white rice and canned beans.

Favorite UN cook book: I haven't read enough to have found a favourite yet.

Favorite raw vegan site(s): This one's a pretty good one. :)

Biggest obstacle with being raw: Maintaining my weight.

What percentage raw vegan are you?: 100% vegan. Probably close to 100% raw (unintentional ingestion of cooked or pasteurized foods keeps me from 100%).

Favorite smoothie: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and apples.

Biggest benefit of going raw?: Not having to worry about how my body will react to certain foods.

Favorite fruit: Pomegranates.

Favorite veggie: Raw sweet potatoes (the orange ones that some people call "yams").

Is your spouse raw?: N/A

Do you think being raw is expensive?: That depends on how you define "expensive". If you get nice and healthy and don't need a lot of drugs, then it'll save you money. If, however, you get nice and healthy and live to 100, you'll have to shell out money on groceries for a couple more decades, so yes, it is more expensive. :)

How much do you spend on groceries a week?: No idea. I live with a SAD eater, so I'm not sure how the grocery bill breaks down.

Have you ever had a raw pregnancy?: No.

Easiest thing to feed a toddler that's raw?: Fruit (that would be my guess, anyway).

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Permalink Reply by Anisha on December 27, 2007 at 3:10am

Occupation: Student

Why you went raw: To lose weight and become healthier through mind, body and soul. Also, to get a jump start on a healthy lifestyle that will continue into old age.

Favorite UN cook book: So far, Green for Life by Victoria Boutenko, Eating for Beauty by David Wolfe

Favorite raw vegan site(s): Give it to me Raw!!! & WLIR, rawmodel, and not necessarily sites, but whatever I can find on youtube.

Biggest obstacle with being raw: Dealing with people who believe they know what is best for me and my health..

What percentage raw vegan are you?: 90-100% Sour dough bread or sweet batard bread...Don't worry I chew till its liquid (=

Favorite smoothie: spinach, banana, blueberry or acai, banana or celery, banana

Biggest benefit of going raw?: mental clarity, strength, focus, happiness, positive energy, weight loss

Favorite fruit: young Thai coconuts!! mangoes, persimmons, blueberries, custard apple, cucumber

Favorite veggie: spinach, celery, carrots, beets

Is your spouse raw?: Single, but hopefully I when the time is right I will find a raw partner.

Do you think being raw is expensive?: When I was growing up, my mother often went to the grocery store to pick up fresh produce, so I am used to going to the store often...going back to the question, in terms of money I may spend more now, but I will save a lot on medical bills.

How much do you spend on groceries a week?: It terms of price maybe around $100 a week. But I buy from costco and the regular grocery store and not always organic.

Have you ever had a raw pregnancy?: No.

Easiest thing to feed a toddler that's raw?: Wouldn't know, but I commend all those families that feed their children raw.

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Permalink Reply by ॐ Kelly on December 27, 2007 at 9:31pm

Occupation: Researcher. Stay at home wife playing 'developer' to future dreams of self sustainability. whut!

Why you went raw: why NOT?! Tired of being tired and wanting to get healthy. Plus its fun to prepare.

Favorite UN cook book: Living Cuisine by Renee Loux

Biggest obstacle with being raw: Planning.

What percentage raw vegan are you?: I still use non raw olives in my salads, maple syrup and other goodies. Im a foodie, not always aiming for 100% raw

Favorite smoothie: Sarma's Choco banana smoothie with carob

Biggest benefit of going raw?: HEALTH. Energy...yummy food!

Favorite fruit: mango, pear

Favorite veggie: sprouts!

Is your spouse raw? 50-75%. Free Organic meals where he works...but its cooked.

Do you think being raw is expensive?: It can be for sure. I havent found all the best farmers markets to go to, so for now I buy organic from Whole Foods.

How much do you spend on groceries a week? hmmm... say $120 /2 ppl + dog

Have you ever had a raw pregnancy? No

Easiest thing to feed a toddler that's raw?:Havent the slighest clue. Hubby just had a vasectomy, so I dont think I'll ever know.

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Permalink Reply by outofthebox on December 28, 2007 at 12:56pm

Occupation: Owner of a gluten-free flour company. Yes really.

Why you went raw: Because I found myself craving more raw food

Favorite UN cook book: Gabriel Cousins's book

Favorite raw vegan site(s): Give it to me Raw!!! & Gone Raw

Biggest obstacle with being raw: Family dynamics.

What percentage raw vegan are you?: I don't keep percentages, and I'm not vegan. I usually eat a raw breakfast, lunch and snacks and may or may not eat a raw dinner. If I had to put a pulse on it, I'd say roughly 85%

Favorite smoothie: Frozen pineapple, coconut, and ice water.

Biggest benefit of going raw?: Better Sleep and more energy. Nicer skin, too

Favorite fruit: Avocado

Favorite veggie: Salad Greens

Is your spouse raw? No.

Do you think being raw is expensive?: Not any more than being organic.

How much do you spend on groceries a week? Keep in mind we're not completely raw. But about $150 per week, all organic.

Have you ever had a raw pregnancy? No.

Easiest thing to feed a toddler that's raw?: raw cookie balls, smoothies, raw ice cream. DATES!

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Permalink Reply by Beth on December 28, 2007 at 4:32pm

Occupation: Self-employed Eco-entrepreneur! Running raw food retreats around the world www.retreatslive.com, also selling organic wrap clothing www.pomonawraps.org, and doing raw catering and coaching in Panama at www.getfreshpanama.com.

Why you went raw: After being a vegetarian since the age of 10 I was unhappy with my diet and health throughout college, nothing big just allergies, not feeling well, etc. I discovered raw foods while searching online one night December 2004 and the lightbulb went on, it spoke truth to me so I read and learned all I could about it and followed my heart to where I am today!


Favorite UN cook book: Living Cuisine by Renee Loux Underkoffler

Favorite raw vegan site(s): This one by far!

Biggest obstacle with being raw: The feelings and emotions that aren't so easily suppressed with cooked food!

What percentage raw vegan are you?: I wake up every day and choose to have a raw day so I can feel and look my best, it usually works!

Favorite smoothie: Carob banana cherry...mmmm

Biggest benefit of going raw?: Too many to list, feel better, look better, have more energy to concentrate on what I want and less motivation to be negative towards myself and others.

Favorite fruit: Mangoes, cherries, watermelons, persimmons, tomatoes...

Favorite veggie: Raw sweet corn!

Is your spouse raw? No spouse, boyfriend is high raw when he's around me but to each their own decisions to make!

Do you think being raw is expensive? Not in Panama, produce and fruit is cheap, mostly organic, and abundant, yay!

How much do you spend on groceries a week? For just myself not more than $60 for lots and lots of fruits and veggies

So fun getting to know more about everyone on the site! Much love and smiles, hope to meet you all someday soon at a retreat or festival somewhere!

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Permalink Reply by Gala on January 11, 2008 at 3:22am

Occupation: Fashion & lifestyle writer (www.galadarling.com)

Why you went raw: Well, I was vegan for a few years but when I went to Burning Man for the first time, I realised I was going to have to eat meat to get enough sustenance. (We didn't have a cooler or lots of fresh veggies, so I was kind of in a tight spot.) Anyway, then I spent a lot of time in the States eating terrible/delicious things like New York pizza & chocolate & peanut butter shakes, & my eating continued to slip from there. Recently my boyfriend & I read "Do You!" by Russell Simmons & decided to go back to veganism. My friend suggested going raw, & we've taken it from there...

Favorite UN cook book: None at the moment! Though I have Rawvolution by Matt Amsden on my Amazon wishlist!

Favorite raw vegan site(s): Still, none yet! Though this one looks pretty great ;D

Biggest obstacle with being raw: At the moment, it's just getting enough variety & trying to work out how much we need to eat. My boyfriend is pretty happy to just eat fruit & vegetables plain, but I need a bit more excitement, so.

What percentage raw vegan are you?: Maybe 70%.

Favorite smoothie: Chocolate protein powder (need to find a vegan variety! Suggestions?), mixed berries, soy ice cream, soy milk & ground linseeds.

Biggest benefit of going raw?: I've seriously only been doing it about three or four days, but I am already experiencing increased energy, clearer skin (YESSSS!) & I've been reeeeeally happy... much more so than usual, & I am normally pretty chipper!

Favorite fruit: Grapefruit, berries, passionfruit...

Favorite veggie: Spinach!

Is your spouse raw? Yes! Thank god.

Do you think being raw is expensive?: Fruit & veggies in Australia are quite expensive -- the country is in drought so the prices are sky-high. So, yes, it is quite expensive, but I think if you plan it so you only buy what you're actually eat, it's not too bad.

How much do you spend on groceries a week? Can't say at this point.

Have you ever had a raw pregnancy? Arrghhh! No ;D

Easiest thing to feed a toddler that's raw?: A finger? Hee hee.

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