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Yeah, those are swipes at vegans...and pretty irritating, coming from someone who seems to change his mind with every new "teacher" he comes across.
I really resonate with Anthony Anderson's sincerity. And I agree with his politics. I've seen so many films answering and dealing with issues the media won't. Anthony's very grounded, indeed, seems to me. Just last week I saw Fabled Enemies, charg...
Political changes? I noticed he had Alex Jones OBAMA DECEPTION up...BRAVO!!! Down with crazy liberals
I agree with Zoe. I find a feeling of unease in the UK. Where I live anyway there aren't really any Vegetarians let alone vegans or raw vegans! I'm still insulted by some people even now about how I should eat meat...so you can tell why I'd like t...
I would look at trying to grow bilberries. They grow very well in moist shady areas.
Does this make anyone hungry (warning, graphic vole carnage, for the squeamish it's a vole killed by a salad harvester).
The overall level of suffering on your plate has only a little to do with whether you are a vegan or not. As an agronomist ca...
I don't know. I fish with lots and lots of people of all ages and backgrounds and none have an issue with killing and gutting them. These same people, I would assume, would have a problem doing the same with dolphins.
I guess my point is that the...
That's the Faroe Islands, technically part of Denmark, but it's own language and culture closer to Icelandic. That pilot whale kill thing is sad for many reasons. Those whales are full of mercury and other heavy metals, leading to a high rate of b...
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- About Me:
- I'm an advocate for local foods and you can often find me at the farmer's market, but I will admit an undying love for coconut and papaya too. I like to eat from an evolutionary perspective and learning about hunter-gatherer diets.
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- How can the community best support you in your journey? (moral support, transition advice, fitness tips, etc)
- I'd love to learn more about using raw foods to promote digestive health.
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- Favorite Raw Food or Recipe?
- Coconut!
- 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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Really sad! All kinds of info have been lost because intelligent people have been scared away by the drama. What does animal rights drama teach us about health? I am here to learn about health and to support others on their health journey, not to bash meat eaters.
The world is a complex place. It's pretty hard to say which diet causes more "pain" to the world. Where was your food grown? What was cleared to make room for the cultivation? Did they use animal-based fertilizers? Traps? Pesticides?… Continue
The world is a complex place. It's pretty hard to say which diet causes more "pain" to the world. Where was your food grown? What was cleared to make room for the cultivation? Did they use animal-based fertilizers? Traps? Pesticides?… Continue
Posted on June 4, 2009 at 11:53am —
Raw Science: Is bee pollen a good way to get protein?
Microspectrophotometric evaluation of digestibility of pollen grains
G. G. Franchi1, G. Franchi1 Contact Information, P. Corti1 and A. Pompella2
Received: 28 June 1995 Accepted: 28 October 1996
Abstract Digestibility of pollen grains of poppy (Papaver rhoeas) and hazelnut (Corylus avellana) subjected to a human-like in vitro digestion with pancreatic enzymes was evaluated. Pollens showed different types of walls. Digestibility was determined for total protein and insoluble carbohydrate… Continue
Posted on June 1, 2009 at 11:15am — 1 Comment
Raw Science: what do YOU want to know?
Ever saw an awesome article online that you couldn't read because it was in some expensive journal? Ever wanted to know what studies say about your favorite foods?
Well, my time as an academic is coming to a close for now, but before my subscriptions expire, here is an opportunity to pull out any info you want from nearly any journal.
Fire away!
Well, my time as an academic is coming to a close for now, but before my subscriptions expire, here is an opportunity to pull out any info you want from nearly any journal.
Fire away!
Posted on June 1, 2009 at 11:09am — 2 Comments
Raw Science: Rancid fats...scary!
So far I've been delving into the science of fat rancidity. It seems like this is an area of lipid science that doesn't get enough attention, but I've found some interesting things.
Rancid fat: Rancidity is caused by oxidation or hydrolysis. The main gist of the process is that these generate highly reactive molecules and destroy vitamins. Fats with lower free fatty acid content keep better because the chemical structure of them is less easily degraded. Highly rancid fats taste unpleasant, but… Continue
Rancid fat: Rancidity is caused by oxidation or hydrolysis. The main gist of the process is that these generate highly reactive molecules and destroy vitamins. Fats with lower free fatty acid content keep better because the chemical structure of them is less easily degraded. Highly rancid fats taste unpleasant, but… Continue
Posted on May 14, 2009 at 9:00pm — 2 Comments
Diet these days
Breakfast: Rhubarb crisp with berries, coconut, walnuts, and a dash of honey. Bee pollen shot.
Lunch: Power smoothie with berries and greens...maybe half a banana. A salad if I have time...which I usually don't these days.
Snack: Coconut chai with a dash of honey. Maybe a slice of carrot-coconut-banana-vanilla "cake."
Dinner: another power smoothie, big giant salad (70-100 grams of greens + oil + homemade vinegar + some nuts + grated veggies) and if I am really hungry a raw soup
Snack: cucumber… Continue
Lunch: Power smoothie with berries and greens...maybe half a banana. A salad if I have time...which I usually don't these days.
Snack: Coconut chai with a dash of honey. Maybe a slice of carrot-coconut-banana-vanilla "cake."
Dinner: another power smoothie, big giant salad (70-100 grams of greens + oil + homemade vinegar + some nuts + grated veggies) and if I am really hungry a raw soup
Snack: cucumber… Continue
Posted on May 12, 2009 at 3:40am —
Comment Wall (22 comments)
- At 11:22pm on July 7, 2009,
sabrina said… - Well, I can relate with most of that as well. I havent been able to work for 2 months, lost my foods assitance benefits from the gov't and have serious medical debt pilling up (from hospitalizations for depression and outpatient/rehab programs). I am luckily out of my alcoholic familes house now and staying with my boyfriend. He helped buy me food today, I was so grateful... but had to make it strech by buying things like rice and beans in bulk. So, my raw is gonna be limited for a few weeks. But hopefully I'll get this job at McDonalds, just so I can feed myself and buy more amino acids for depression. :/
Sounds like you are just as determined as I am to find peace and well being :) Its a lot of work but eventually we can rewire our brains to think positively! I listen to The Power of Now a lot... and need to get back into CBT.
Right now I'm quite down but I'm accepting it and rolling with the punches. But anyway, tonight when I'm in bed and doing my though "May _____ be free of suffering and dispair" I will think of you! Feel free to message me! <3
- At 9:42pm on July 6, 2009,
sabrina said…
- I was just reading the raw vs. cooked discussion. 1st, I would like to say that I respect that you apologized and recognized something you need to work on. I have been raised to think negatively and act agressively and also trying to change this. It's difficult too, when you're hormones are out of balance! 2nd, you posted something about loss of libido and period. I have similar problems and attribute it to a low thyroid. Are these things that were exemplified on a particular raw diet?
- At 3:28pm on July 3, 2009,
Debbie Took said…
- I hear what you're saying. I can't think of anything in my post that 'attacked', although have to assume it's the phrase 'murdered animals' that was the problem? Equally, I should be allowed to use the phrase 'murdered animals', as that is, after all, what meat is (when I did eat meat I was always quite happy when people used it). Was it those words that were the problem?
Mellifera, I'm not sure much can be recovered from this, but...you never know. Perhaps in ways that aren't apparent right now. Thank you for the message.
- At 6:54am on June 17, 2009,
Therawpowerman said…
- Why are you leaving so soon for US? We have not meet yet?? ;-)
- At 6:27pm on June 5, 2009,
crueltyfreeme said… - Thank you for your comment. I have made almond milk and maple cinnamon buckwheat crispies. soo good and easy. thats been my breakfast lately.I cut the sweets fruit down and increased my greens. I do feel much better. ~cfm
- At 8:15am on June 4, 2009,
telefunken said… - Thanks Mell (may I call you that?) I like the way you think. Hope to hear more from you among the topics. : )
- At 4:26am on June 2, 2009,
Lizzard said… - Hello Mellifera. Thanks for the information about digestion. Very good to know. I appreciate it! Aloha
- At 3:42pm on May 25, 2009,
sabrina said…
- Yeah, I'm interested in this organic farming... where did you do it at?
- At 9:28am on May 17, 2009,
Az'ya said… - Hi Mellifera, Thanks for the friend add :)
I've really enjoyed reading your posts - you share some excellent information. I look forward to learning more from you... Yes, Daniel Vitalis is great!
- At 3:17am on May 14, 2009,
Dave said… - i find you hilarious ;p
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yes icey one thats it...
my all time favorite song in the world is "Amazing Grace"...i want it sung at my funeral it makes me cry and gives me goosebumps whenever i hear it..its mournful and haunting.....and makes my heart race
Nothing! I can't stand my own writing. I should get over myself!
For People who love to write.
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when i take my gs to work for lunch i put it in to stainless steel..thoughts on that Mariam??
i think im gonna buy a leetle dehydrator to do tomatos in...tis the only thing i like dried out really and then i soak them anyway lol..
have fun with it....im hopeless with assembling shit...dont ask me....i can lounge around and entertain you w...
can you name anything specific?
of course grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeen ;)
well done babe...you bendy little pretzel you!!xx
ahhhh aussie slang,most people that arent aussie struggle with it hey Nic ;)
skin his eyeballs? how do you do that?
yup totally agree Loren...or you could mix the pulp back into the juice or blend them ??
nope. i don't like to label myself if I can help it.
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