"An easy way to begin is by using the "add to" principle. How it works. Begin each meal with something raw. Fruit before or with breakfast. A raw vegetable with or before lunch and dinner. Snack raw. If you eat those, your body has time to…"
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Graham replied to Jennifer Chominski's discussion Looking for help with stress relief! in the group The Common Area - Community Forum
Graham replied to Jane W Smith's discussion Pittsburgh--Raw Restaurants in the group The Common Area - Community Forum
"Haven't you googled "pittsburgh raw food restaurants" yet? ;-)"
Graham replied to Paula 's discussion I started doing 60-70% raw food a month ago. I don't understand my weight loss. in the group The Common Area - Community Forum
"You might consider doing a simple carrot and spinach juice if you have a juicer. Lessen the carrot as you become more used to greens. Maybe add celery. Or do other veggie focused drinks vs. fruits. Don't eat any commercially processed foods! It…"
Graham replied to Little Miss Mac's discussion Begginer needs help!!! in the group The Common Area - Community Forum
"Adding a tablespoon of chia seeds to your smoothies would be an easy one. Soak them overnight, mix in in the morning. Can't get much easier and no taste issues."
Graham replied to Little Miss Mac's discussion Begginer needs help!!! in the group The Common Area - Community Forum
"How bout adding a superfood to the smoothie? Spirulina is my #1 recommendation. If you can add a tablespoon+ you might find your chocolate cravings diminishing. It's worked for me. It sounds like you're not beating yourself up over falling…"
Graham replied to Rebecca Rodriguez's discussion What do I say when someone wants to bring a roasted chicken to my home? in the group The Common Area - Community Forum
"I gotta agree about the radical acceptance approach. Better to request your preferences vs. making demands. As you brought up the meat eating friends who wanted you to eat by their standards . . . Fair is fair? :-)) Back to the issue of bringing a…"
Graham replied to Rebecca Rodriguez's discussion What do I say when someone wants to bring a roasted chicken to my home? in the group The Common Area - Community Forum
"And a Merry Christmas to you, Rebecca. "
Graham replied to Rebecca Rodriguez's discussion What do I say when someone wants to bring a roasted chicken to my home? in the group The Common Area - Community Forum
"Great that it worked out. One suggestion. Don't preach The Gospel of Raw. Say nothing about the food if no one else does. If someone does ask, only answer to satisfy their curiosity. If they don't further contribute to the…"
Graham replied to Leyla's discussion An old Mr. Coffee dehydrator in the group The Tool Shed
"Here's the URL for the Sedona. Pricey!!
http://www.amazon.com/Sedona-Digitally-Controlled-Dehydrator-SD-9000/dp/B004L06USQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350222586&sr=8-1&keywords=Sedona+Digitally+Controlled+Food+Dehydrator...
And on the…"
Graham replied to Kirsten's discussion New and Frankly Terrified in the group The Common Area - Community Forum
"Hi Kirsten,
You're in luck! Portland is a great place for rawkers! There's People's Co-op on Clinton Street. Food Front in NW on Thurman. Both great resource stops for rawkers. Check out their community boards. And when I lived there…"
Graham replied to Crystal Hartman's discussion Candidiasis in the group The Common Area - Community Forum
"Many people seem to have the idea they need to deny themselves. Is that philosophy lurking in the back of your consciousness? Set it free!:)) I'm a recovering sugar junkie from way back. The White Death! Two Snickers used to be my breakfast! I…"
Graham replied to Allen Stern's discussion Help With a Gift for Two Year Old in the group The Common Area - Community Forum
"Can't help with the birthday present but here's a great suggestion for getting her enthused about fruits and veggies.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/17/renaming-fruits-and-vegetables_n_1891562.html
I had friends who used this…"
Graham replied to Hannah Andrews's discussion Gut Flora, Bloating & Healing in the group The Common Area - Community Forum
"Hi Hannah,
For us rawkers, you can be sure we're not going to suggest meat eating! And I would question your showing up here if you really agreed with the meat eating philosophy. You appear to be asking a group of people on the far other…"
Graham replied to Maria's discussion Juicer or blender - if I have to choose one of the two? in the group The Tool Shed
"I have a Blendtec. A friend bought a Vitamix and after seeing mine work she took the Vitamix back. I've heard of people switching from Vitamix to Blendtec but haven't seen anyone going from a Blendtec to Vitamix. Selective sight?…"
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- I have an interest in living a healthful life, a simple life. Always have. Do no harm is my philosophy, personally and globally. My favorite quote comes from the children's program, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. "If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of."
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- At 3:29pm on July 15, 2012,
Susan : ) said…
- At 8:13pm on July 12, 2012, Susan : ) said…
Welcome to
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Make Yourself at HOME!! : )
Here is your Complimentary Green Smoothie and shot of Wheatgrass!!
Enjoy…It’s on the House! : )
- At 8:11pm on July 12, 2012,
Penni said… Hi Graham!
I'm so happy to welcome you to Raw Food Rehab! I have an orientation letter waiting for you HERE. This information will help you in navigating our virtual holistic retreat.
It is also very important that new members read our House Rules before posting anything to our site. I hope that you will make yourself at home, and please let me know if you have any questions!
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