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About Me:: I started food-combining way back in 1987 (after a bout of salmonella food poisoning!) This consisted of splitting proteins and carbs and eliminating all processed foods (especially sugar!!) and eating only whole, organic foods, mainly fruit and veg, no red meat, a little fish and dairy (goat's yoghurt, no milk). This way of eating became second nature after 12 years, but I began to instinctively feel 'something' still wasn't quite right, 'something' was missing. I had read Kenton's raw food book in the late 80's but dismissed it because of a line that dismissed food-combining.... However, mid-1999, I decided to give raw a two-week trial... and have never looked back! I went 100% immediately (after all, I was used to eating differently to everyone else and if eating cooked food is bad for you, why would you want to eat any?!)
The huge transformations that occurred immediately both mentally and physically were an epiphany to me. Back then, of course, you could talk to Karen Knowler (running the Fresh Network in the UK at the time) and David Wolfe on the phone or by e-mail quite freely and they were a terrific source of guidance and support. I became the Fresh Network rep for the East Midlands but being new to it all myself was not always able to answer everyone's queries! However, after 9 years of experimenting with it, I feel I now finally maybe have something to give back. 100% raw is certianly the only way for me.
I still cook for my family but my teenage kids are gravitating towards raw and even my 'meat and 2 veg' stalwart of a husband is trying out a lot more raw stuff. I think a visit to Chad Sarno's new restaurant in London will finally convince him!!!

Relationship Status:: Married

Favorite Raw Food or Recipe?: Changes constantly but currently green smoothies and my long-standing 'Green Lovely' - spirulina, flax oil and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice blended together. Mmmm

Interests (outside of Raw Food):: I'm interested in everything and everyone but particurlarly people; Mental Health - have BSc (Hons, First Class) degree in Occupational Therapy; travel (lived in France, 79-82, UAE 83-86), animals, nature, Greenpeace (sister in New Zealand was longest-serving crew member of Greenpeace ships 'til her death in 2005), music (played bass guitar in rock band in 70s!), poetry, writing, keeping fit since early 80s (qualified as fitness instructor in 2000!) running, films, reading, photography.

Favorite Books or Authors:: Read constantly so difficult one this - Raw Magic at the mo. But always loved Jane Austen and Bill Bryson...

Favorite Quote:: Prefer to learn from my own experience, really - although always ready to learn about other people's too.

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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At 12:43pm on August 26, 2008, Chris Burt said…: lol. I will put derbyshire on the list!

At 5:24am on August 26, 2008, Chris Burt said…: Hi Angel, thanks for the advice. I have more or less come to the same conclusion. I will contact you when we are open and I hope we will see you there.
Regards

Chris

At 9:23am on August 19, 2008, Brent said…: Thank you! This seems like a really great place to meet rawfoodists!

At 3:57pm on July 30, 2008, Billions upon us said…: absolutely! its actually very cheap to adopt me also, because i dont need anything, im happy just being! when should i head over? can i bring a friend?

At 9:09am on July 29, 2008, Christine Horner said…: Hi Angel,
The pot luck is at my house near Hillsborough. If you email me at chris@barefootraw.com I'll send the address.

If you can't get there until after 6.30 that's fine. It usually goes on till about 9 or 10 anyway. If we know you're going to be late we'll save some food!

At 10:25am on July 28, 2008, Christine Horner said…: Hi Angel,

Where abouts in Derbyshire are you? I'm in Sheffield.

We are planning a pot luck here on Friday August 22nd (from 6.30pm). If you fancy coming along let me know and I'll send details.

It's always nice to know there are other raw foodies out there.

Warm wishes
Christine

At 9:43am on July 1, 2008, We Like It Raw said…: Hi Angel. Welcome to the community! A true pleasure to have you here with us. You’ll find the community supper helpful, so if you have an questions, feel free to ask away in the forums.

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