Comments on: Going Raw 30 day trial – initial prep

By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:06:19 +0000

Thank you for your concern. The short answer: Yes, in my pre-diet planning I saw both a doctor and a holistic health practitioner (couldn’t find a dietitian who knew about raw foodism) – they both continue to monitor me, and they both have those blood tests that I posted up for their take on any changes at the end. I’ve also made some great connections in the raw community that I can draw on if I need them.
I’m probably being more conscious of balancing my diet doing this than I was (and most people are) just ‘eating normally’. In any case, I think the only way to know if something’s right for you is to try it, so that’s what I’m doing

By: curiousjessica

curiousjessica — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:44:53 +0000

Congratulations on getting your raw diet underway. Just be careful you don’t get deficient in vitamins that a raw diet doesnt provide. You might have to take a supplement. And remember some cooked foods are actually better for you – tomatoes and carots for example.
Are you speaking with a doctor or dietitian? These raw diets can be dangerous to go on without medical supervision. One of the things I have noticed is that the raw diet isn’t for everyone – see Erin Pavlina’s blog (steve pavlina’s wife) for her take on the raw diet and why it didnt work for her.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:16:46 +0000

Definitely! Feel free. I’m discovering that reading raw food books gives you so much more than recipes myself – getting some fantastic insights from the one I got on Steve Pavlina’s recommendation.

Kristen, thanks for the tip, I’m planning on checking out your site along with Lionel’s and a few other tips I’ve got over the weekend.

This is turning into an AMAZING journey. Glad you guys have chipped in! I appreciate all your help.

By: Kristen's Raw

Kristen's Raw — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:37:31 +0000

AWESOME!!! Congratulations I can’t wait to read about your journey. My blog has a number of recipes and tips and tricks that you might find useful.

Cheers and Good Luck

Kristen

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:34:28 +0000

I too am trying to become more healthy and have just started implementing a great raw food diet outlined by Susan Schenck titled, "The Live Food Factor." This book is full of great recipes. Some are not only delicious, but easy and FAST to prepare. The book is worth its price just for that one recipe! I love your plan of action- outlined above and if you don't mind, think I will copy your idea. Thanks for the great tip!

By: leonel

leonel — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:37:38 +0000

thanks for the info love it. check this wesite out http://www.rawpeople.com/?utm_source=A&utm_medium=B&utm_campaign=C they helped me out alot and they have other people that can keep on motivating you.