TIPS FOR STARTING 811

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Permalink Reply by radish_queen on May 15, 2009 at 5:53pm

Actually there's an old study from 1999 suggesting a correlation between a long term raw food diet and moderate to severe dental erosions. Although the average raw diet has probably changed a lot in 10 years, that study has been a thorn in the side of the raw food movement for years. It was the first thing one of my meat-eating friends brought up when I told her I'd gone raw. I did a little more digging and according to this Saudi study there seems to be a correlation between dental erosion and the amount of soft drinks and/or sweet fruit consumed.

I could see this being a real problem with the 811 concentration on carbs, but it seems like something all raw foodies should keep in mind. The real problem seems to be when acid and or sugar stays on your teeth for too long, that's why I rinse right away after consuming fruit or fruit juice. As naive as this may sound to you, I'd still like to find a way to make the principles of 80 10 10 work for me, but I share your concern for teeth.

Is there also an issue with calcium? I noticed you mentioned greens.

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Permalink Reply by radish_queen on May 16, 2009 at 9:58am

also i just found this from the doctor himself http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/diet-and-dental-health-...

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Permalink Reply by claire on August 16, 2009 at 10:25am

I noticed that my teeth weer very sensitive when I used a lot of lemon or lime on my salads.. I since stopped any dressing at all and they are much better.The acid was damaging I believe.

Great idea for a book and I would suggest a section on wine? I also like the salt question/answer idea.

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Permalink Reply by Mona on March 16, 2009 at 7:46am

I have many things to contribute since I am doing this transition right now. It is more like a transition from disordinately eating raw foods, to organizing my diet.
I find it easier to do a period of not eating anything, to let my head and stomach clear up a little bit. I am on the verge of creating a real diet for myself and I am thinking and experimenting with most of the topics you have listed. I will be able to elaborate on some of them later on. I will keep in touch.
Great idea, by the way.

Mo

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Permalink Reply by marina on August 26, 2009 at 9:00pm

did u ever finish the book?

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