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Debbie Took
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For POPS ('pedantic' 'obsessive' 'purists') who completely respect the food choices of others, but find it fun, exciting and motivating to be 100% raw!
For POPS ('pedantic' 'obsessive' 'purists') who completely respect the food choices of others, but find it fun, exciting and motivating to be 100% raw!
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- About Me:
- Coming up to three years raw. High-fruit, Natural Hygiene-oriented, non-supplemented vegan diet. (I do eat rawgourmet occasionally, eg at restaurants/potlucks and occasionally make rg dishes at home.).
For more information on me, and raw generally, see my website at www.rawforlife.co.uk.
For regular articles on raw, see www.debbietookrawforlife.blogspot.com
Please note: Although 'high fruit', I am not '811'. But I agree with a lot of the things 811-ers say and will contribute in any way I can to discussions where I see the perpetuation of popular myths about fruit-based diets or that include posts accusing 811-ers of being 'evangelists', subscribing to 'dogma' and the like (yawn).
I will also offer 'the alternative' view if I see 'advice' dispensed that persuades those new to the most nutrient-packed diet in the world that their diets will be lacking unless they purchase 'miracle mineral supplements' and the like.
Finally and most importantly, I do believe people can be successful on all sorts of vegan/vegetarian raw food diet, EVEN 'LOW FRUIT', so I hope I've made that clear to anyone who would otherwise be tempted to put me in some sort of 'camp':-).
(Note - vegan/vegetarian only, as I don't regard animals as food. If do find myself in a discussion with someone who appears to be putting forth arguments for flesh-eating, I shall likely 'disengage'. Perhaps we can find common ground in some other area. So that I can refrain from debate on the forum, my reasons for not eating meat are here:
http://debbietookrawforlife.blogspot.com/2009/07/no-i-dont-eat-raw-meat-pt-1-health.html
It would be good if certain raw food promoters would stop implying that anyone who follows a different diet is doomed, and I include amongst those some of my best fruitie buddies as well as the 'too much fruit is dangerous' people :-)
I'm grateful that there are so many different personalities and approaches amongst the raw food leaders, as that will maximise the number of people who come into raw. Once we find out about raw, we can then find the type of diet and approach that 'resonates' (that word again!) with us.
And, finally, no, diet is NOT the only thing that affects our health. But looking at what we put into the hole beneath our noses is a good first step!
- How can the community best support you in your journey? (moral support, transition advice, fitness tips, etc)
- Help me find my brothers.
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Favorite Raw Food or Recipe?
- Varies. Currently honeydew melons.
- Interests (outside of Raw Food):
- Writing, gardening, dancing.
- Favorite Books or Authors:
- Hovanessian 'Raw-eating'. Essene Gospel of Peace.
- Website or Blog:
- http://www.rawforlife.co.uk
- Facebook Profile:
- http://www.debbietookrawforlife.blogspot.com
- GI2MR Oath: I promise to do my best to keep this community drama free. I will not name call or throw around personal attacks. I pledge to be respectful even if I do not agree with another member's opinion. When possible, I'll try to smile : )
- Yes! I accept the GI2MR Oath.
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I'm serious, just go to the grocery store, buy all kinds of celery, kale, cucumbers, carrots, and whatever else you want, and juice is all and only drink juices for as long as you can!
It feels so good, I can't even describe how amazing I feel ri...
awesome, I want to do teacher training one day
my magic bullet burnt out, it was good for travelling while I had it though. Can you get a second hand blender? The cheaper ones I have used don't chop up the greens as well. Try to get something with a higher wattage, like 1000watt.
Mountain rose herbs has the green leaf stevia powder in bulk for a very good price.
GREEN
wow impressive
Yes I agree.
skin his eyeballs
he better not hurt you you know what I will do
Just being curious again :P ...
There are so many unique people, with their own ways of eating.
Vegan, Vegetarian, Lacto-Vegetarian, Ova-Vegetarian, Fruititarian and Raw foodist are some of the many labels people define themselves or others.
What ...
"Fashionista's" simply look at Fashion as an Art, their own bodies as the canvas, and the sense of style they develop along the way is simply the masterpiece.
You pass the mom test.
Wow that looks banging!
wow...your eyes are beautiful. this is a great photo! you both look so happy :)))
Yes I have also been known to have eyes bigger then my stomach...
I'm sure that your choice has brought you a lot more attention then you wanted and some attention you never wanted.
Life is just a series of mistakes. It's what we learn from them...
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DR did mention them both in the same post. But that doasn;t change anything.
:-)
I am trying to work on my overall issues with negativity, as per the suggestions of my mentor, who I am studying non violent communication with. I will try to find ways to say what I think that don't make the other person feel guilty, which is a form of violence. Just because others do it doesn't mean I have to.
So I am sorry! Hopefully you will notice a change in my posts as I edit myself better!
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