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courtney mathews
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my good friend who is a raw vegan buys a really good fruit n veggie wash, isnt that just as good?
Thanks for the link, peanut...
I just buy organic for bell peppers, greens, and strawberries... you might find this list useful: http://www.foodnews.org/fulllist.php
You should get in contact with local farmers near you. I know a lot of times they are willing to do a co-op. It is a great cheap way to get organic. Especially if you are willing to take "bruised" items. A lot of times they are willing to discount...
Courtney- That's weird! This is prime time for our farmer's markets. Well, David Wolfe says in Sunfood Diet Success that there's sort of a hierarchy- the best thing to eat for you is raw, organic food. Next best is raw, conventional food (mostly w...
our farmers markets dont have much of anything right now
Is it ok to not eat all organic?? its just soo dang expensive!!
My fave! We also make a great raw salsa & a raw sour cream to go with it! (Also, add some cumin to the walnut mixture for a more traditional Mexican taco-taste).
yum! thanks!
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- About Me:
- i have a 4 year old daughter Rachel, a 5 yr old step son Zachary, n 2 beautiful twin baby grls, Madison and Mackenzie that r now 3 months old, n a wonderful husband, Jamie! i am new to the raw world and i am a nursing mother of my twins. in the process of turning 100%raw
- How can the community best support you in your journey? (moral support, transition advice, fitness tips, etc)
- fitness tips, raw food advice, learning information to start my own raw food business
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Favorite Raw Food or Recipe?
- green shakes and date nut rolls
- Interests (outside of Raw Food):
- my beautiful family, yoga, pilates, walks outdoors, cooking, reading books
- Favorite Books or Authors:
- skinny bitch, the cigarette girl, lipstick jungle
- 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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Raw but not "organic"??
Is it ok to not eat all organic?? its just soo dang expensive!!
Posted on July 8, 2009 at 9:30pm — 6 Comments
Yummy tacos!!
A handful of walnuts mixed with a few drops of nama shoyu sauce in a processor, blend until chunky. add nama shoyu to taste if want more blended in. then mix up some guacamole. put walnuts (taaco meat) and spread guacamole on lettuce shells (taco shells)...enjoy!! so yummy!
Posted on June 25, 2009 at 10:28am — 2 Comments
having a hard time staying all raw!!
I will go all raw for a full day and then the next day i go nuts n splurge. any advice??
Posted on June 23, 2009 at 8:28pm — 19 Comments
nursing twins while raw??
I have been mostly raw and want to go 100% but im nursing twin babies and im worried that they wont get enough protein if i go all raw? does anyone know if this is safe?
Posted on June 22, 2009 at 7:58pm —
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- At 1:03pm on August 26, 2009,
Jennifer said…
- Hi Courtney! Thought of you and wanted to send you some love today. Bless!
- At 7:27pm on July 2, 2009,
Kelly said…
- Yes, feeding one takes enough out of me so I cannot imagine what it is like with 2! I guess that means you burn double the calories. Sounds like if you keep doing what you are doing, you and your babies will continue to be happy and healthy!
Do you mind if i ask the hardest part for you in trying to eat raw (other than the obvious of taking care of two little ones)? Just curious since we are doing the blog. Maybe I could address some of the challenges that people might run into while transitioning. For instance, I almost quit because I was so hungry and thought I was eating too much. However, I have found that I can eat so many more calories of raw food which I love because I love to eat! Just let me know if you have any challenges you would like to share.
- At 3:04am on June 30, 2009,
Pontus Kristensson said…
- Support is important in the beginning. I feel I have my family supporting me (since I believe so strong), yet dimissing raw food. It's funny how strong cultural patterns are. I'm glad to hear you feel as your moving in the right direction and that you have the support you need. It's absolutely great to learn that your mum is getting on this train as well. Then you can support each other. B happy and in <3.
:P
- At 7:15am on June 29, 2009,
Kelly said…
- Hi Courtney! We just returned from our trip. It was much harder to stick with it while on vacation but we did it! We actually found a raw food restaurant. We got a raw pizza, burger, and pie. I ate so much! Thought for sure I would have gained weight but holding steady.
As far as this being difficult while breastfeeding, I really isn't for me. I just eat much more than I normally would. I definitely need food with substance like the granola and wraps. How are you doing?
- At 9:16pm on June 25, 2009,
Elisse Garner said…
- Thanks for the add!
Blessings to you and your beautiful family!
-Elisse
- At 11:15am on June 25, 2009,
Pontus Kristensson said…
- Oh! Have you got good support from your family and friends?
- At 11:14am on June 25, 2009,
Pontus Kristensson said…
- Hehe, well the taste of the greens can be a bit hard in the beginning, I've heard. I've alwasy loved greens, and with a carrot in the juice it's sweet enough for me. Of course some greens are very bitter, like dandileons. I don't juice much anyway, I normally have a greens smoothie every day thou, and then mostly salads. I love the season now for there are a lot of wild greens to pic and put in the salad. Raw, organic, wildly crafted and directly into my bowl. And soon we'll have berries and fruits as well.
I've been raw for three years now oscillating between 100% and 60-70%. Swinging to and fro between vegan and vegiterian during the same time. Since the end of May I've been 95%+ raw and 100% vegan. I put myself up for a 100 day challenge towards ultimate health thru a holistic approach with some daily routines besides food. I live in an evironmet where I'm kind of alone doing my thing, so comming here is a bliss and very supportive. I have been working very hard on loving myself this spring. I think the result in feeling and my love for others (and the entire universe) and thereby my new approach to raw food speaks the success of my work.
In divine love and sound health
:P
- At 6:32am on June 24, 2009,
Kelly said…
- We are actually doing great! It hasn't been too bad with all the foods that we have prepared. I eat a lot of granola that consists mostly of soaked and dehydrated buckwheat groats. I eat so much of it that I can't believe I am not gaining weight. I should actually cut back on my quantities, but didn't want to limit myself in the first week. My energy levels are about the same.
My husband is really needing a sandwich! Also, we are going on vacation this weekend and he will have trouble not drinking wine. Normally would be an issue for me, but not since I am breastfeeding.
What are your challenges? Maybe I can help. If there is a food you are craving, I might be able to req a raw substitute. I highly recommend the book "Transitioning to Living Cuisine"; that is what I am following. It breaks down your transition into stages and has awesome recipes. I think she is running a special where if you buy the hard copy book you get the ebook for free. It is at www.reneoswald.com if you are interested. Keep up the great work! And don't be too hard on yourself. Even subtle changes in your diet are so wonderful for you and your babies : )
- At 12:54am on June 24, 2009,
Rachel Harmony said…
- Hey Courtney! I know you still haven't found a green juice you like yet so here is a recipe to try:
1 head of Romaine lettuce
1 head of kale
3 lemons
3 apples
stevia (if necessary) to taste
You can also add some mint leaves in or ginger. The best way to find out what you like though is by experimenting on your own. Have fun with it! You can even get the family involved. Let the kids help you decide what to put in the juicer (haha)! Anyway, hope you find one to your liking. I also add E3-Live to my juice. Love and light to you!
- At 8:56pm on June 23, 2009,
Amanda said… - Hello!
Thanks for adding me. I haven't had much time on here yet but hope to get some more in the near future.
I am glad to meet other people for healthly living!
Take care!
Amanda
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I'm getting ready to watch this now. Looking forward to it.
I reuse plastic bags till they're falling apart. I've gotten into the habit of always having a shopper or two with me or a rolled up plastic bag wherever I go.
Watched all 3 videos. Very compelling stuff. Looking forward to Monday's video. Thank you for sharing.
Hmmm. I've had mine for at least 10 years. I don't know about everybody else, but I find them very convenient to use. The Chico bags that is ( an no, I'm not selling them) because I can fold them up into tiny balls and stick them into my purse. Th...
In the first stage, the diet is restricted to veggies, protein, and just a few grains (eaten in very small portions). Fermented foods and sea veggies are very integral to this diet, so it sounds like you might really like the diet.
Nothing sweet ...
ok...i'm really new to all this, especially juicing. i started trying to juice after juices i liked. before i tried juicing, i used to drink those naked drinks. well, i finally tried their green machine and liked it. i mean it has some greens in i...
and if you want to get involved with buying food in bulk from the farmer's market in the bay area i got connections : )
I remember being close to broke and hungry and going into the super market to find that organic bananas were ripe AND 50 cents a pound! I got 50 pounds for $25 and smiiiiiled
If you know where I can buy organic bananas in bulk in the Bay Area PL...
nuts churned into a spread like butter
same thing with apples
I love mushrooms.
Add in a green smoothie in the morning and a green juice in the evening..
lol
What do you eat in the first stage? I really think I am going to try and get this book because I always crave fermented, savory foods and sea veggies. Do you eat animal protein?
sounds like that would be an interesting day
dang this photographer really gets some good angles. :-)
Im looking to start a raw retreat on my friends fruit farm and would love to hear thoughts, feelings, class ideas etc.There is more info on the thread below....
http://www.giveittomeraw.com/forum/topics/donationbased-raw-retreat
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