Tony, if you haven't talked with him already I would highly recommend speaking to my good friend Robby Barbaro. He is 21 and has type 1 diabetes. He is 100% 80/10/10 low fat raw vegan. He eats only fruits and vegetables. He isn't off meds yet but ...
1 cup sesame seeds = over 800 calories, 600 cals from fat = 73% FAT.
I remember a saying I heard once. Something like, "You are what you....".
I love the taste of tahini but it is really easy to over do it. If I make a dressing with tahini I usu...
Hey Crystal,
I used to have IBS and chronic fatigue. I used to get bloating when eating green smoothies too, so I can feel your pain.
If you are at all interested please message me and I can tell you what helped heal me.
All the best to you on y...
How do you know you have low digestive enzymes?
Perhaps try eating foods for a week that aren't so hard to digest (fruit and leafy veg) and see how you feel.
Just a thought if you don't want to take pills everytime you eat.
I would recommend lots of fruits and green leafy vegetables for the best protein you can find. Most people find that their muscles appear smaller after going raw for a period of time. There could be many things that could contribute to this.
1) L...
Hey Blaz,
I struggled with lots of fruit when I was still eating nuts and oils regularly. Didn't help my energy levels either. I might have an avocado once a week. Other than that no nuts, no oils. Just lots of whole fruit and veg.
I tried wheat...
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I have to pick one? Blended and chilled pineapple mint infusion. Try it, you'll like it.
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nice melons dude! your pics are fantastic. ya salad! where was that with the shelves of fruit?
as for pinapple/mint infusion??? totally all about it. Pineapple/mint juice is one of my favs. I make tastey balls with the pulp....hate to waste.
hi cam! hope you are well. your food pix are making me hungrey...is that basil mixed in with your mangos and blueberries or spinach?
i've gotta go eat blueberries now...
Hello! I plan to move to either Vancouver or Victoria in the nearest possible future. Would be great to connect and learn more about the place. SCChris
Hi Cam.. wow it looks from the photos like you went on Dr D's Costa Rica internship.. I was going to do it this Jan.. but am postponed to next Jan now. How was it? Take Care, Lucy
Hi Cam! I am actually wearing my Gorrila Food T-shirt right now! haha I just got home this afternoon... I did eat there and meet Aaron and made a few friends.. I felt so relaxed and at home when I entered his place... I bought a shirt and put it on right there. Aaron took a pic of me.. if u go in.. ask him to send it to me! :-) I may be out there the end of July/August... I'll give u heads up and maybe we can play! loveth and many thanks.. xo
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Hi Isabel,
I wish it were that fast and easy, and I wish I could give you a formula. Unfortunately, how long it takes each person to detox depends much less on someone's age, but rather on the intersection between the level of toxicity of the bod...
thanks!
i just started juicing myself. i used to drink those naked drinks- high protein and green machine. i tried my first green juices off that recipe- mostly fruit.
total newbie question- i bought some yogurt that says it has probiotics in it...
Hey El-bo, LOL,
no bad amigo.
We'd love to have the chance to guide you through this amazing process some day.
And though I would never presume to speak for Doug and what he offers, we are in a completely different ballpark.
Yes, Tanglewood is...
Thank you so much for answering my questions! the whole idea of the diet really resonates with me, Ive been doing some research tonight and so starting tomorrow Im going to follow the basic principles from what I've read. I'm not vegan either- I f...
Thank you guys for the advice!
Freelee, i have learned about food combining before, I guess I was just hoping that in the raw environment it would be different. But it's ok! I just want to feel good.