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Hi BodhiDave85, you are scaring me man! Can you really juice avacados? I've got to try this one. What happens to most of the avacado? does it turn to pulp or something? I'm going to try the hot sauce in the avacados as well! Also you mentioned veganiese, is this something like mayonnaise? I've got a pretty nice juicer, and it juices avacados. You dont get THAT much out of it, so I include plenty of other things. Yes veganiese is probably the best vegan mayo on the market in my opinion. I believe it won an award last year to back me up. Ok BodhiDave85, sounds good to me. I've been wondering what i can use to make things taste a little better. I guess it's all in knowing what to use. I'll have to give veganiese a go thanks much for sharing

Thanks LongTimeVegan, It's wonderful being a part of the gang!

that is exactly what I am saying, they will grow in under 24hours. They have to be one of the easiest things in the world to sprout. Some stuff is challenging; quinoa is a no brainer. As far as eating them, yes of course together, they are together. It's basically just like a little, 1/2" root tail that grows out, not a free flowing sprout, like the one you'll see in a sprout salad or package you buy in a store. And they are very thin tails. Nothing separates from the quinoa. Anyways, in only 24 hours, they will only be popping out like 1/8", so don't even stress it; it just makes them easier to chew and digest and releases the shell so the vitamins can be harnessed. Hey, though I am raw, it does not necessarily mean I am coaxing you to do the same. Try both ways to change things up. Sprout them and see what they taste like and cook them as well; it's too easy to not give it a shot at least once, fool proof. Just make sure the colander you use has small holes so the quinoa doesn't fall through them. Thanks Lean and Green for clearing that up for me. You're right, i'll try them both. Raw really sound great though! I'll have to grab a colander with smallers holes as the one i have now has big holes. Can't wait to give the sprouting a try. Thanks so much for your help!

Hi BodhiDave85, you are scaring me man! Can you really juice avacados? I've got to try this one. What happens to most of the avacado? does it turn to pulp or something? I'm going to try the hot sauce in the avacados as well! Also you mentioned veganiese, is this something like mayonnaise?

Thanks Mike, I'm glad i,ve learned to use the quote. Thanks to the help I've gotten in the forum! You guys help make it much easier. As for the wheat, I heard something about it could cause gluten or something like that. Maybe this is just some hearsay. I myself is going to try the 7 grain bread because I got to thinking, if the wheat causes any problem for me i can always test to see if I am allergic to it. Also, wheat is mentioned in Ezekiel 4:9 in the bible to be eaten along with barley, beans millet and lentils. Perhaps it's not the wheat. could it be the chemicals sometimes spayed on the wheat that causes the proble? I'm also finding that the 7 grains make up a very good protein! This was new to me also. This is getting to be more exciting!

Hey BodhiDave85, thanks! that's give me some great ideas for the fats! I use avacodoes but I'm thinking of trying them in my shake also. I never added them to a shake before. Think this would work? thanks

Hey Lean and Green, thanks for those incredible recipes and tips! I can really use it. This gives me lots of fresh ideas to get going. I did have another queston though. You mentioned the sprouting. Are you saying that the Quinoa will grow prouts overnight? And if so, do I eat the spouts together with the Quinoa? I've been cooking the Quinoa just as i would cook oat meal or grits. Except a little longer. I just got a little confuded about the sprouts. Thanks for your reply.

yea, you just have to go to your local Asian market, which most cities usually have. Hopefully that isn't a problem where you are. As for the grains, I can name a few for you: Buckwheat Amaranth Quinoa (my personal favorite) Wheat Berries (Bulgur is ok) Kamut Millet Salba Barley Rye Oat groats to grind in a shake, i suppose oat groats are pretty popular. I suppose the barley, buckwheat groats and wheat berries would be ok as well, i'm not the best person to ask. I usually sprout them. Quinoa is an excellent sprouter (even in a regular colander in like 18 hours) and comes out soooo good. If you go to your local health food store, just look for bulk bins. They always have at least 3-5 grains to choose from. The also package them by the pound. Awesome! I've always wondered how I can use barley without drinking the beer. Can I use barley to help put on th pounds? Can't wait to try some of the other grains you mentioned Oh, I had Quinoa this morning. I'm still trying to figure out how to make it taste good without salt. (i try not to eat much salt). I let it set in water for about 30 minutes, rinse and cook. But it doesn't seem to taste all that good to me. Maybe it's because i don't add anything to it. What makes it taste good? I know it is very high in nutrients so i've got to make it part of my diet but i just wish i can make it taste better. Sometimes i feel like i'm forcing myself to eat it. Any ideas? Thanks

Uh, oh... I don't think I can name all of the grains. I actually pick up a bag of 7-grain "cereal" from my local health food store. It looks like uncooked oatmeal. I know it includes sunflower seeds, oats and maybe millette. I'll get back to you next time I go to the store. If I space it (which I've been known to do), please PM me so I don't forget. One thing I didn't mention is Ezekiel bread. I love that stuff. It has a bunch of grains that end up forming a complete source of protein. Tastes great too, but I wouldn't put it in a shake if I were you. I actually did that once and it was horrible . By the way, you mentioned having some trouble quoting. No worries; I think we all do from time to time. When you hit quote, you'll see a beginning (quote) and an end (quote). If you just type your response under the end quote, you'll be fine. I think the prob is that you're posting within the quote . You'll get it. Mike No problem Mike. I think I know what you are refering to now. I remember seeing this in the health food store. I just didn't know what it was. Very new to this. Tell me, Do these 7- grain come without wheat. I've been hearing some thing about wheat that was not good. Such as may cause gluten. (hope i spelled that correctly) Is this true? The Ezekiel bread sounds great! Does it contain wheat or no? Also, thanks much for the info on using the quote. Did I do it correctly with this post?

Thanks Robert. Some things don't come too easy but i think I may have done it correctly this time. I hope

Thanks Lean and Green, Maybe I'll get to try it. Can I find it here in the states?

Hi guys, I've read some great info about Avi Lehyani in this forum. Does he still post here? Sounds like an Incredible guy!

Hey guys, thanks so very much for all of your warm welcomes and your help. I am really getting some great answers here! I am having trouble responding to individual comments. Could someone tell me how to use the quote feature so that if i'd like to respond to a certain comment how do i do this? thanks again for everyone's help

Thanks cubby2112, it's a pleasure to be here for sure.

Hey thanks guys for the warm welcome. I look forward to being a part of the forum. It really seem like a great place. I'm very happy I found you all today!

WOW! Thanks so much tuc for that nutrition info. Give me an idea on where to start! 3 - 4 pouns per month? Ill take it. So can I make those kind of gains even without creatine? thanks

Hi all, Just joined and look forward to the forum. I am a very new vegetarian but is looking forward to becoming a vegan. It was very inspirational reading the progress so many of you have made. A Huge Congratulations! I am new to bodybuilding but is over 40 so I would like to ask you guys for help on the following: My greatest concern at this time is how do i get all the nutrients my body need since i have recently stopped eating all meat except fish. It has been only a few days since i've started so this vegetarian life is very very new to me. I weigh about 160 1bs. I would like to get up to 175 bs. I do weightlifting 3 days per week Monday,Wednesday and Friday. I do 20 to 25 minutes aerobics on Tuesday and Thursday. Off on Saturday and Sunday. Could you guys share with me foods that helped you gain weight while bodybuilding? Also how much arobics you do. I'm a hard gainer so any advice would really help. Since I'm doing aerobics twice per week, I'm finding it harder to build more muscle mass. Thanks much for any help you can give Duke