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• there are so many differing opinions on this. some say: distilled or reverse osmosis is the only way to go because it is the “purest” water and your system doesn’t get bogged down by a whole bunch of minerals it can’t absorb… others say: RO + minera…

  in Water: best water question Comment by pianissima
• they are absolutely. not only that, they are the most nutritious part of the plant according to victoria boutenko. i also add them to my green smoothies. taste wise—if you are sensitive to chlorophyll-flavor, or bitterness, add some carrot and lemon…

  in Are Radish Leaves Juiceworthy? Comment by pianissima
• angie—i soak my buckwheat groats for a MAX of 40 minutes. is overnight better?

  in how do you eat less on this???i am so hungry Comment by pianissima
• chris—i did not know that about the stomach and cooked foods. that makes a lot of sense. thanks.

  in how do you eat less on this???i am so hungry Comment by pianissima
• i’ve only heard of cafe gratitude. it looks really good, but i’ve never been. have a good trip!

  in San Francisco Raw Comment by pianissima
• sid23—yeah, that’s what google does. it’s not personal. ;) you guys are right to bring up the other person as rather baffled. the only thing that ad proves about HFCS is that none of us were character #1. =)

  in corn commercial Comment by pianissima
• daniefon—hee hee my other favorite commercial is the kraft singles commercial saying it’s “wholesome” because it’s made with whole milk. hmmm… let’s read the ingredients in this cheese, shall we? what cow do you know that gives yellow milk?

  in corn commercial Comment by pianissima
• ron, your post made me think of something: i have a sneaking suspicion that soy is responsible for a lot of vegan malnutrition as well. please do your research on soy. it makes me ill that it is being so carelessly promoted as a health food when it …

  in major concerns about going 100% Comment by pianissima
• some “food” for thought: when you were eating pizza, fries, and pasta were you concerned about all the vitamins and minerals you weren’t getting? i think there is a certain comfort in following the common diet because we are in some respects brainwa…

  in major concerns about going 100% Comment by pianissima
• for me, it’s impossible to eat all veggies and stay raw. i can do all veggies with some cooked, but i’ve tried veggies and fats. no go. (this, because i too had candida over the summer… from eating WAY too much fruit, no fat, a little greens) back t…

  in going raw and going bored ;( Comment by pianissima
• p.s. have you tried buckwheat groats? i use them to make porridge, sweet and savory. click on my profile to see an “oatmeal” recipe.

  in SICK OF EATING FAT! Comment by pianissima
• eloisa—WOW! $40-50 gets me produce for a few DAYS. geez. i’m not for eating so much fat. i mean, if you came from a diet of cheeseburgers and french fries, then you’d probably be getting a similar amount of fat, but raw. so i understand that logic. …

  in SICK OF EATING FAT! Comment by pianissima
• this is unrelated, but i also read your profile… wondering how you were “taught” to eat raw @ CHI. what is their philosophy? also, i concur with others… i keep saying this, but i’m wondering where all these “healthy” people are that they test to mak…

  in Cholesterol too low danger? Comment by pianissima
• thanks. i’ve never really noticed “small banks” around where I live. now that i know they exist, maybe i’ll start seeing them. =) thanks zoe. will google. =)

  in are there any good banks? Comment by pianissima
• thanks i’ll look into that. yep. i’m in CT. moving to CA though… that’s really when i want to transfer everything.

  in are there any good banks? Comment by pianissima
• hm. thanks guys. meditating—haha. i guess you have a point about “too personal.” ;) forgive my naivete, but i’ve never heard of a credit union. can i cash cheques? that’s my main problem with taking everything out… i get paid with either cheques or …

  in are there any good banks? Comment by pianissima
• anyone? is money too personal?

  in are there any good banks? Comment by pianissima
• i agree it’s better to be raw than cooked organic. BUT, remember you are a valuable to your super market. try going to customer service and requesting they stock organic foods. this is a growing trend and i doubt they will deny that. it may take a w…

  in Hard to find organic food Comment by pianissima
• i hardly think those that don’t eat salt should rush out and buy some, but it’s ridiculous to condemn some of the most health-conscious people out there for a moderate intake of sea salt. give me a break! may he/she who has NO vices or self-defeatin…

  in What do you know about SALT? Comment by pianissima
• another something to consider. i personally think of spices, sea salt, etc. as “dirt.” i know that sounds weird, but i don’t consider small amounts of “dirt” on my food to be a bad thing. in fact i think it’s good not to have food that is too too “p…

  in What do you know about SALT? Comment by pianissima
• tggoesraw—why are almonds from indian stores able to bypass the pasteurization law?

  in what a nut! Comment by pianissima
• sid23—i think most of us tend to eat more nuts in the beginning to feel full. i like seeds A LOT better, esp. pumpkin right now. but if you eat them and don’t feel that way, then that’s doing what’s right for you. i like almonds the best though, wal…

  in what a nut! Comment by pianissima
• lovefood—nice to see you again. persimmons are my favorite fruit! oh my gosh. i thought we were talking “local”... for me in the northeast there are apples apples and more pears. =) but yes, i forgot about imports. grapefruit, oranges, pomegranates.…

  in Fruit in Winter Comment by pianissima
• hm. you may have to learn to love apples. there are SO many different varieties, are you sure you dislike ALL of them? there are also pears. i eat much less fruit in winter though. and i eat a little steamed or dehydrator softened veggies and warmed…

  in Fruit in Winter Comment by pianissima
• p.s. joyceH—i thought that was really funny!

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• wish i were a cali resident. in january i will be…

  in Sex Sex Sex!! HELP!!!!!!!!!! Comment by pianissima
• bronwyn—that makes TOTAL sense. here’s why: you were detoxing through your skin. when you went raw you sped that process up because your cells were releasing even more gas than usual, with still the same inefficient “escape” routes (three eliminatio…

  in Lavender Oil Comment by pianissima
• i use tom’s of maine toothpaste on spots. it dries them up really quickly, but not like chemical products where your skin flakes. i’ve also used lavendar oil. i prefer the toothpaste.

  in Lavender Oil Comment by pianissima
• thanks chris! i watched the whole thing. and of course aspire has lots of cool links to provide as usual. =) i’ll check them out tomorrow when i get a chance. i particularly loved the conclusion that we cannot hope to affect change without first sta…

  in It's all gonna be OK! Comment by pianissima
• it blows my mind how much we try to change ourselves to try and fit someone else’s life philosophy. it doesn’t sound like your diet is working for you and you are blaming yourself, not the diet. i tried 8.1.1 and it NEVER felt right… 1 month later, …

  in freaking out about weight gain Comment by pianissima