Raw BE -ginners

Comment by Kelsey Soderblom on July 8, 2008 at 1:31pm

Hey,
I've heard some debate about whether or not soy milk is considered raw. I've been vegetarian for 6 years, vegan for 1 and would like to be as raw as possible (a little interesting as a college student,) yet soy milk is definitley a staple. I'm also a huge fan of Starbucks, which again makes soy a little important. Does anyone have an views as to where soy fits in the raw diet?

Comment by Raw Artist, Alice Mason on July 18, 2008 at 9:13am

Is peanut butter raw? The Whole Earth variety. xx

Comment by Will Power on August 28, 2008 at 8:12pm

Peanut Butter is not raw because the peanuts are roasted.

Comment by Cheryl on September 8, 2008 at 5:45pm

This is my first day into the raw lifestyle. I eat a big A salad for lunch around 3pm. I have little to no appetite but I do have a splitting headache.

Questions: Is this normal for the first few days?
How many meals should I eat in a day?
One more thing should I just set up a library in the bathroom? (If you know what I mean).

Comment by Mrs.Kenda Wallace on September 8, 2008 at 7:54pm

Ok, well my mother and I are both new to RAW and she is having a problem with cravings today..it is her 10th day. Is there something she can do to calm that down. And with weight loss..it has stoped for her all the sudden, she lost 10lbs in 7 days..is that normall?

Comment by Sarah on September 15, 2008 at 2:44pm

hey ppl =)
I like being able to feel a part of something bigger with the whole returning to our roots and eating raw.
I have been doing about 80% raw for the past month. I am interested in going more to 95% but its really hard because I cannot currently afford all the commodities such as a dehydrator... or all the nuts and seeds I would like. However I think I've managed pretty well. After all this is an easy way to live when you dont have to cook anything.
Ive been trying to stay away from all animal products especially after having a nightmare about the treatment of meat and then watching A Diet For a New America.
I love the feeling I get from eating all these live foods...
but how do get vitamin B12? I kinda wanna not take supplements because that just doesn't seem natural. Eggs have it, and I have think about how primates would go and gather eggs and its still not killing anything. lol my mind can go crazy with all balancing acts i do with my morals and health.
shoot me a comment ya'll
~~SARAH

Comment by Justin Liou on September 16, 2008 at 12:37pm

there are a lot of vegan supplements that have b12 but the only significant plant source of b12 i know if is inca berries. i got some and they're sweet and tangy. great to make a trail mix out of.

i found this article on b12 http://www.roylretreat.com/articles/b12.html

Comment by Chef Dina Knight on October 22, 2008 at 10:42am

Hey Raw BE-ginners...i'm teaching a great introductory class on Sunday October 26th in Alameda, CA from 1:30-5:30pm.

If you're in the bayarea def check it out. We'll be going over juicing, sprouting, dehydrating, marinating, blending, using a food processor..all with leafy greens, sea vegetables and living foods recipes that are delicious..hope to see you there! Visit my website for more details!


Chef Dina
greenivore.net

Comment by Rural Raw on November 8, 2008 at 11:45am

Hey everybody!

Anyone here from Michigan? We just moved here from Los Angeles and are looking for the raw Michigan 411.

Thanks and be well.

Comment by Angela on November 10, 2008 at 12:10pm

Just joined this group today. Oh how I wish there was a raw food starter kit LOL.

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