Marcina Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Help! Hahaha!I was on a mostly raw diet and then I moved in with my boyfriend ( who LOVES to cook, btw) and I've fallen off the raw wagon.Anyone have any good recipes/ ideas for meals that I can introduce him to? I'm still fairly new at this, so I haven't really gotten a chance to really experiment with it either.I have noticed a big difference in my energy levels.. On a raw diet I have way more. I also feel better mentally. Today I had trouble doing simple tasks at work cuz my mind was so cloudy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andesuma Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Definitely check out Ani's recipes...www.aniphyo.com She's an absolute sweetheart and her and I have always seeneye to eye on how to 'do it raw' (like using dates for sweetness instead ofagave nectar..).Also, searching on youtube ..they have lots of raw vegan "uncooking" shows. Take it slow. Otherwise you'll constantly be running in circles(unless you have phenomenal willpower), just transition slowly andlisten to your body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Cute thread fall off the raw wagon What kinds of foods were on your wagon? I could help you get back on it if you share you food with me Also Andesuma is your girl. She is awesome for handing out support and advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andesuma Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Also Andesuma is your girl. She is awesome for handing out support and advice. <3!! We totally need to make raw food together for VV08 k?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 You betcha I've been craving those wraps you had at Proper Eats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andesuma Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 You betcha I've been craving those wraps you had at Proper Eats Oh those are super easy to make! Wraps are my 'at home' gourmetraw stuff... they are super quick and easy, and you can putwhatever you want in them! We could make tahini lemon ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have noticed a big difference in my energy levels. You sure it's the food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcina Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 My raw diet is usually pretty boring. Still trying to think of something good for breakfast I can make every morning.Lunch is usually a salad, snacks are fruits, or nuts..I make green smoothies as well which are really yummy but nothing too creative. When I was on a more rigid diet I would only eat about 2 cooked meals a day and everything else would be raw. I would eat about 6 times a day or so. Boring eh? That's what I need -- creativity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 You betcha I've been craving those wraps you had at Proper Eats Oh those are super easy to make! Wraps are my 'at home' gourmetraw stuff... they are super quick and easy, and you can putwhatever you want in them! We could make tahini lemon ones! Aw that's so sweet of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaserHUN Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I wanna get on the raw vagon too, can be tofu in a raw vegan diet? because it's yeasted and alive again or what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andesuma Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I wanna get on the raw vagon too, can be tofu in a raw vegan diet? because it's yeasted and alive again or what I don't think tofu would be considered a raw food... Or at least, I know from personal experience, if you eat a very cleanraw food diet, and then try and eat some tofu.. it will EFF you Up!(makeyou very sick) So, that, in my eyes, means it is not meant for my consumption. Also, you cannot pick tofu from a tree or pull it from the earth.Which is kind of the point of eat raw.... simplicity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Also, you cannot pick tofu from a tree or pull it from the earth.Which is kind of the point of eat raw.... simplicity. No, but you can milk a tofu. Also, IN MY OPINION, eating a cooked meal after a while of raw does not eff you up. I think that is all a mental thing, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 What does EEF mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 What does EEF mean?EFF is the "F" word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lean and Green Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 LOL...... i have a friend named effe =D I agree with Zack and the same goes for vegan to non vegan even though once i had a terrible stomache ache when i had a slice of pizza after a couple mos of vegan a ways back but from raw to non raw it was never horrible just didn't feel right, that's all. Digestion changed a lil too for about 1 1/2 days. Any new points to discuss Marcina, fire away. Though you can do certain things with a dehydrator you can make alot of stuff without it. It is beneficial to have a food processor and a blender though. Avocados/Tomatoes/Garlic/Nuts/spices + food processor equals easy to do yummy filling pate or salad dressing. Coconut meat cacao goji berries and anything sweet + blender = very yummy shake Homeade Frozen fruit sorbets nuff said Water nuts mesh net drainer + bender = good tasting nut milk cashew, brazil, macadameia my favs Dates and nuts crushed together make a great crust for any type of pie. Could it get any simpler than that? wrap anything you want into a raw nori sheet and munch away. there is nothing in the world imo easier to sprout than quinoa and it lasts 2 weeks chilled and continues to sprout in the fridge..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaserHUN Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I usually ate soy after workout and next day morning I got up with a headache and my nose was full of crap, yesterday I didn't ate any soy only some seeds and today morning there weren't any problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andesuma Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I usually ate soy after workout and next day morning I got up with a headache and my nose was full of crap, yesterday I didn't ate any soy only some seeds and today morning there weren't any problem Soy is the next most mucous forming food to the human body.Only second to gluten and dairy products. Soy is very mucous forming and acidic to the system, that is whyyou had that reaction. I've experienced similar things.. as wellas having physical symptoms of something NOT being good for mybody(becoming very sick/vomiting). I think mucous producing is a good sign to show you shouldstay away... or at least, consume tempeh, it is fermented andis your best bet if you're going to consume soy products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 No, but you can milk a tofu. Oh my god, Zack, that was hysterical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaserHUN Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I usually ate soy after workout and next day morning I got up with a headache and my nose was full of crap, yesterday I didn't ate any soy only some seeds and today morning there weren't any problem Soy is the next most mucous forming food to the human body.Only second to gluten and dairy products. Soy is very mucous forming and acidic to the system, that is whyyou had that reaction. I've experienced similar things.. as wellas having physical symptoms of something NOT being good for mybody(becoming very sick/vomiting). I think mucous producing is a good sign to show you shouldstay away... or at least, consume tempeh, it is fermented andis your best bet if you're going to consume soy products.Well then I think I'll give up soy than, it's not too good getting up with an headache and crappy nose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcina Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Yeah I'm very sensitive to food too. Gluten is the worst. Gives me the most toxic gas ever. My boyfriend likes to cook pasta so I sometimes end up eating it and regretting it the day after.Like today.Blaahhh. Thanks for all the great suggestions you guys!! I can't wait to try out some stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaserHUN Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Well looks like I'm too, and I have a weak immune system too, so I can't eat junk food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andesuma Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Yeah I'm very sensitive to food too. Gluten is the worst. Gives me the most toxic gas ever. My boyfriend likes to cook pasta so I sometimes end up eating it and regretting it the day after.Like today.Blaahhh. Thanks for all the great suggestions you guys!! I can't wait to try out some stuff. Same here.. I really think everyone has these reactions, just some ofus are more intune with our bodies than others. And for some it canmanifest in other ways.. thru other avenues in the body. Also, they make spinach pasta!!I use to have it with my homemade spagetti sauce when I was "transitioning", and doing all gluten-free foods.So, look around for other varieties, also.. the bulk sections mighthave something too. Seriously, you CAN make pasta/starch disheswithout having them mess you up and weigh you down.. Also, really I don't think processed soy was meant for consumptionanyhow. If we do consume ANY soy in our diets, it should be init's more 'natural' form, and that is edamame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Also, they make spinach pasta!!I use to have it with my homemade spagetti sauce when I was "transitioning", and doing all gluten-free foods. What kind of spinach pasta are you using? Typically spinach pasta is just regular white pasta with spinach powder added for coloring and a slight flavor change and no lack of gluten. Such as this pasta http://www.buythecase.net/product/8961/ronzoni_spinach_fettuccini_pasta/?engine=googlebase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmybear Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I think I might die if I was allergic to gluten...My grandmother is FB Italian and I eat pasta like crazy and Fresh Italian bread and breadsticks...that is the only thing I can eat at her house and polenta too is another one of my favorites...all good vegan stuff..probably not that good for you...my grandmother puts maple syrup on my polenta...ha! But she makes me salad too. I think when I became vegan it was harder on her then me...I can't even Imagine what would happen if I told her I was not going to cook my food. She would have a fit. I do eat alot of raw veggies though Raw carrots and cauliflower are my favorite...and I eat green peppers like they are apples and I love raw onions. On a raw diet can you eat cooked beans?Or did I just answer my own question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcina Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 My mom is half Italian, my bf is Italian.. Trying to live a gluten free diet with them around cooking delicious food is damn near impossible. A raw diet is pretty tough too. If I lived alone it would be no problem but my bf loves cooking and it makes him a sad panda when I don't eat his yummy food. At least he cooks vegan for me. That alone is awesome. I want to make him supper tonight for a change. I have the day off work and he's bringing home fresh fruits and veggies from the local market. I think I'll make a yummy salad and something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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