Comments on: I Like It Raw Baby – Food That Is http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/ Green and Natural Parenting Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:59:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Debbie Vena http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-16948 Debbie Vena Thu, 26 May 2011 00:16:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-16948  Could have been symptoms of detoxing...?  Could have been symptoms of detoxing…?

]]> By: Debbie Vena http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-16947 Debbie Vena Thu, 26 May 2011 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-16947 Bypass the cooking and canning and invest in a dehydrator.  My raw foods chef mentor, (an omnivore) has taught me how to take the fiber that my juicer expels and make crackers and such after mixing in spices...omg! You can preserve a lot of fruits, veggies and even meat with a dehydrator. Now, I love making home made jerky/pemmican for the protein! Bypass the cooking and canning and invest in a dehydrator.  My raw foods chef mentor, (an omnivore) has taught me how to take the fiber that my juicer expels and make crackers and such after mixing in spices…omg! You can preserve a lot of fruits, veggies and even meat with a dehydrator. Now, I love making home made jerky/pemmican for the protein!

]]> By: Julie http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2132 Julie Sat, 26 Feb 2011 18:35:38 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2132 Ashley, I am confused as to the "fine line" between personal health and environmental impact. If you act in the best interest of both yourself and the environment, your diet choices align perfectly, as local, whole, raw fruits and vegetables are best for both! Incorporating meat into your diet negatively impacts your health, the environment, and the animals you eat. What's the conflict? Ashley,

I am confused as to the “fine line” between personal health and environmental impact. If you act in the best interest of both yourself and the environment, your diet choices align perfectly, as local, whole, raw fruits and vegetables are best for both! Incorporating meat into your diet negatively impacts your health, the environment, and the animals you eat.

What’s the conflict?

]]> By: Pyogazel http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2131 Pyogazel Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:26:12 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2131 Hi Tiffany, I'm a new raw enthousiast like you and I saw parts of myself in your article. I was concerned about the seasonal aspect of food too and I think eating home grown sprouts is a good solution. I also resort to indoor gardening (vertical gardening, stacked pots, wall gardens, you name it) to grow spinach, beets, herbs and tomatoes (both pretty and yummy). I think you can really bypass the seasonal issue once you're well acquainted with indoor gardening and sprouting, and if you visit herloom farmer markets. I just found one in my area so I'm super excited! Much luck to you on your raw journey! Hi Tiffany, I’m a new raw enthousiast like you and I saw parts of myself in your article. I was concerned about the seasonal aspect of food too and I think eating home grown sprouts is a good solution. I also resort to indoor gardening (vertical gardening, stacked pots, wall gardens, you name it) to grow spinach, beets, herbs and tomatoes (both pretty and yummy). I think you can really bypass the seasonal issue once you’re well acquainted with indoor gardening and sprouting, and if you visit herloom farmer markets. I just found one in my area so I’m super excited! Much luck to you on your raw journey!

]]> By: Stacy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2130 Stacy Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:47:13 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2130 What a great site!! I'm a raw foodist and hope you do try more raw meals!! What a great site!! I’m a raw foodist and hope you do try more raw meals!!

]]> By: Healthier Kids - Moving Beyond Pizza and Hot Dogs | Natural Family Living Blog http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2129 Healthier Kids - Moving Beyond Pizza and Hot Dogs | Natural Family Living Blog Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:09:44 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2129 [...] my kids have lots of raw fruits, nuts, and veggies in their diet. Check out my previous post on the benefits of raw food and my recipe for raw peach [...] [...] my kids have lots of raw fruits, nuts, and veggies in their diet. Check out my previous post on the benefits of raw food and my recipe for raw peach [...]

]]> By: Summer_skin http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2128 Summer_skin Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:17:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2128 So I watched the video and it was really interesting but I have a few doubts. I tried a vegetarian diet for roughly a month and in that time I was always tired, I was breaking out, and the dark circles under my eyes made me look like a drug addict. I'm sure that this was due in part of bad meal by me but I'm just wondering, are you having any negative side effects on the raw diet or is it really as much a miracle as the video claims? So I watched the video and it was really interesting but I have a few doubts. I tried a vegetarian diet for roughly a month and in that time I was always tired, I was breaking out, and the dark circles under my eyes made me look like a drug addict. I’m sure that this was due in part of bad meal by me but I’m just wondering, are you having any negative side effects on the raw diet or is it really as much a miracle as the video claims?

]]> By: Brip Blap http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2127 Brip Blap Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:00:35 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2127 Well, I'm ready to give it a shot based on your blog and the comments. I eat a fairly low-meat diet but I'm heavily into eating roasted/grilled/fried/etc. veggies. Maybe I'll try working raw into that mix a little more and see how it does. Interesting line of discussion... <em>Brip Blap's last blog post..</em><a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BripBlap/~3/175837568/' rel="nofollow">public declaration</a> Well, I’m ready to give it a shot based on your blog and the comments. I eat a fairly low-meat diet but I’m heavily into eating roasted/grilled/fried/etc. veggies. Maybe I’ll try working raw into that mix a little more and see how it does. Interesting line of discussion…

Brip Blap’s last blog post..public declaration

]]> By: Mom Unplugged » Another Meme: Well Sorta http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2126 Mom Unplugged » Another Meme: Well Sorta Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:15:51 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2126 [...] Natural Family Living Blog -Tiffany has a very interesting post on going raw. [...] [...] Natural Family Living Blog -Tiffany has a very interesting post on going raw. [...]

]]> By: Carole http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2125 Carole Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:53:36 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2125 Great article. I think in Summer (I'm in Australia) its very easy to go with a raw diet but I find in winter its a little more tricky. A great site is www.shazzie.com You've probably read her books Naked Chocolate and detox delights You rock Peace love and chocolate Carole Great article. I think in Summer (I’m in Australia) its very easy to go with a raw diet but I find in winter its a little more tricky.

A great site is http://www.shazzie.com

You’ve probably read her books Naked Chocolate and detox delights

You rock

Peace love and chocolate

Carole

]]> By: LaTara Ham-Ying http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2124 LaTara Ham-Ying Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:14:21 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2124 Tiffany, this was great post. Now I am vegan but I have to admit that we don't do raw as much as we should. However, I do juice often, cut up fresh veggies with my dinner, and try to eat a salad or two per day. I have been researching as well because I want to be as healthy as I can. My husband has been wanting to do it for a while. I was the hesitant one, but now I am ready for this as my weight loss is slowing down and my hormones are a bit off balance. Thanks for the post ;) <em>LaTara Ham-Ying's last blog post..</em><a href='http://www.veganfamilyliving.com/vegan-family-living-show-8' rel="nofollow">Vegan Family Living Podcast Show 8 - Vegan Snacks</a> Tiffany, this was great post. Now I am vegan but I have to admit that we don’t do raw as much as we should. However, I do juice often, cut up fresh veggies with my dinner, and try to eat a salad or two per day. I have been researching as well because I want to be as healthy as I can.

My husband has been wanting to do it for a while. I was the hesitant one, but now I am ready for this as my weight loss is slowing down and my hormones are a bit off balance.

Thanks for the post ;)

LaTara Ham-Ying’s last blog post..Vegan Family Living Podcast Show 8 – Vegan Snacks

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2123 Tiffany Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:03:04 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2123 Thanks for the link Sarah..I will check that out! Thanks for the link Sarah..I will check that out!

]]> By: Sarah http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2122 Sarah Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:32:19 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2122 great video! I have been semi raw (with the addition of some cooked grains)for 2 months & am feeling fantastic. I've lost weight, have heaps more energy & my hair & skin has improved heaps. I became vegan 4 months ago and was continuously searching the web for info & recipes. Then I stumbled on Ani's book (below) and it escalated from there. Thought I would share a couple of books I've recently purchased. Angel foods from http://www.rawfoodchef.com/store/angelFoodsRawBook.html it has so many tasty recipes in it. It is not 100% raw as it includes a chapter on grains. This suits me as I live in Japan and there's no chance I could get by without rice!! Another great book I have is by Ani Phyo, she has a website also which has a few video recipes online. Again plenty of yummy food. All the best on your venture.. PS I didnt receive the cleaning report is there a website I can goto to find this? Many thanks great video! I have been semi raw (with the addition of some cooked grains)for 2 months & am feeling fantastic. I’ve lost weight, have heaps more energy & my hair & skin has improved heaps. I became vegan 4 months ago and was continuously searching the web for info & recipes. Then I stumbled on Ani’s book (below) and it escalated from there.
Thought I would share a couple of books I’ve recently purchased. Angel foods from http://www.rawfoodchef.com/store/angelFoodsRawBook.html it has so many tasty recipes in it. It is not 100% raw as it includes a chapter on grains. This suits me as I live in Japan and there’s no chance I could get by without rice!!
Another great book I have is by Ani Phyo, she has a website also which has a few video recipes online. Again plenty of yummy food.
All the best on your venture..

PS I didnt receive the cleaning report is there a website I can goto to find this?
Many thanks

]]> By: Crunchy Domestic Goddess http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2121 Crunchy Domestic Goddess Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:14:18 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2121 very interesting. good food for thought. ;) that video was a bit over the top, but there were some good points made, for sure. <em>Crunchy Domestic Goddess's last blog post..</em><a href='http://crunchydomesticgoddess.com/2007/10/24/kids-toyspajamas-contain-industrial-chemicals/' rel="nofollow">Kids? toys, pajamas contain industrial chemicals</a> very interesting. good food for thought. ;) that video was a bit over the top, but there were some good points made, for sure.

Crunchy Domestic Goddess’s last blog post..Kids? toys, pajamas contain industrial chemicals

]]> By: michael jones http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2120 michael jones Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:48:27 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2120 Really nice post! I am on picky eater diet and it is not so easy but with recipes like that it will be real pleasure for me! I like the picture too! Thank you for the article! Really nice post! I am on picky eater diet and it is not so easy but with recipes like that it will be real pleasure for me! I like the picture too! Thank you for the article!

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2119 Tiffany Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:39:43 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2119 Excellent points Ashley. That very dilemma has me concerned..on one hand I am thinking that environmental concerns might be preventing me from eating a more raw diet...but then I think it might just be that we are spoiled. Hundreds or thousands of years ago people did not require or have as much variety as we do. But cooking AND mass transportation of food opened up a while new world to us. But do we need all that variety or were we designed to eat what we could forage for...what was available to us.... It is a fine line. Excellent points Ashley. That very dilemma has me concerned..on one hand I am thinking that environmental concerns might be preventing me from eating a more raw diet…but then I think it might just be that we are spoiled. Hundreds or thousands of years ago people did not require or have as much variety as we do. But cooking AND mass transportation of food opened up a while new world to us. But do we need all that variety or were we designed to eat what we could forage for…what was available to us….

It is a fine line.

]]> By: Ashley S. http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2118 Ashley S. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:17:46 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2118 I think that eating a larger percentage of your foods raw is excellent. I only buy raw nuts (and am also totally POed at the almonds thing) and my family and I strive to eat as many whole fruits and vegetables as we can in one day. We are omnivores, however, and that plays a big role in what we choose to eat. We do not eat any meat or grains raw but my goal is to get us at a level of about 80% in the summer months when we can take advantage of local food and 60% in the winter when we cannot. Because I believe that given the amount of nutrients lost by bringing certain crops from New Zealand it isn't worth 1. the price and 2. the environmental impact. What's most interesting to me is the personal health vs. environmental impact argument. It's a fine line to walk, especially as a mother. I think that eating a larger percentage of your foods raw is excellent. I only buy raw nuts (and am also totally POed at the almonds thing) and my family and I strive to eat as many whole fruits and vegetables as we can in one day. We are omnivores, however, and that plays a big role in what we choose to eat. We do not eat any meat or grains raw but my goal is to get us at a level of about 80% in the summer months when we can take advantage of local food and 60% in the winter when we cannot. Because I believe that given the amount of nutrients lost by bringing certain crops from New Zealand it isn’t worth 1. the price and 2. the environmental impact.

What’s most interesting to me is the personal health vs. environmental impact argument. It’s a fine line to walk, especially as a mother.

]]> By: Health Tips Blog » I Like It Raw Baby - Food That Is http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2117 Health Tips Blog » I Like It Raw Baby - Food That Is Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:40:40 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2117 [...] Here is an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptHe is a powerhouse of health and vitality. If he is eating raw then sign me up please! Then as if reading my mind, he sent out a broadcast to his newsletter subscribers about his experience attending the Raw Spirit Festival in Sedona … [...] [...] Here is an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptHe is a powerhouse of health and vitality. If he is eating raw then sign me up please! Then as if reading my mind, he sent out a broadcast to his newsletter subscribers about his experience attending the Raw Spirit Festival in Sedona … [...]

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2116 Tiffany Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:24:29 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2116 I will let ya know George! LOL. I will let ya know George! LOL.

]]> By: George http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2115 George Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:17:12 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/10/25/raw-foods-for-health/#comment-2115 Raw food sounds like it'll help you poop really strongly. I like sashimi and steaks medium rare with some gravy on top. <em>George's last blog post..</em><a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ManAndHisBaby/~3/174287543/4d-ultrasound-for-our-baby.php' rel="nofollow">4D Ultrasound for Our Baby</a> Raw food sounds like it’ll help you poop really strongly. I like sashimi and steaks medium rare with some gravy on top.

George’s last blog post..4D Ultrasound for Our Baby

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