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04-26-2007, 04:03 AM

Just wondering if there are any raw foodists in our mix.

Even if your just 50% raw.

I experimented with raw before many times. A week ago I tried to really see if I noticed differences in my day. For some reason, I keep returning to this. Today I ate all raw food except for a bit of macaroni and cheese and some chicken soup.

I felt pretty energized all day today. I guess part of it was I felt lighter. I felt like my digestive system wasn't spending so much energy digesting, so the energy was more available. I'm definitely going to keep this up.

Neone here do this?

04-26-2007, 04:46 AM

I have juiced different fruits and vegetables and used that to drink with my meals and I find that I don't need as much rest as I do when I didn't do this.

Even eating a salad that has different vegetables in it along with seasonings like garlic and onion, with a meal where the food hasn't been cooked over 212f gives me a boost of energy and that "feel good" effect.

If a good amount is food that is fried or cooked in high temperatures for a long time, I get the heavy feeling. I like this feeling when it accompanies the energetic feeling from the raw and lightly cooked foods because it keeps it going but because it's too heavy, only a little is needed so something that is battered and fried can be served as a side dish with the rest of the meal. Peace.

fr33th3w33d · 04-26-2007, 04:48 AM

how raw are we talking?

04-26-2007, 04:51 AM

I would never be able to eat anything raw except some sushi rolls.

shoot I will only eat eggs I personally cook and burn lightly

LeoNardoDaVinci · 04-26-2007, 05:15 AM

I quit eating meat on sunday after attending a Satsang held by Guru Sri Vast. He also promotes raw diet which I will be adopting soon. Next weekend I will be attending a 3 day meditation retreat held by Sri Vast, should be wonderful.

tokinsmokin · 04-26-2007, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LeoNardoDaVinci

I quit eating meat on sunday after attending a Satsang held by Guru Sri Vast. He also promotes raw diet which I will be adopting soon. Next weekend I will be attending a 3 day meditation retreat held by Sri Vast, should be wonderful.

Nice, I think I've heard of Sri Vast in this book that I'm reading, where is he located? I'm reading the book "Awakening The Buddha Within," which is an amazing book.

How can you eat raw meat? It doesn't sound very appealing no matter how beneficial it may be. I have heard that your food is much more bio-available to you and you will get all the nutrients in the food where as cooked food you won't, but how can you bare the taste? Like eating a t-bone steak raw, wouldn't that take a while to eat as well?

LeoNardoDaVinci · 04-26-2007, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tokinsmokin

Nice, I think I've heard of Sri Vast in this book that I'm reading, where is he located? I'm reading the book "Awakening The Buddha Within," which is an amazing book.

How can you eat raw meat? It doesn't sound very appealing no matter how beneficial it may be. I have heard that your food is much more bio-available to you and you will get all the nutrients in the food where as cooked food you won't, but how can you bare the taste? Like eating a t-bone steak raw, wouldn't that take a while to eat as well?

He has an Ashram in India, and headquarters in Sweden. He just "popped" up in a town I deliver car parts to though. Satsang last Sunday night and retreat next weekend. "When the student is ready, the guru will appear."

You don't eat raw meat. Atleast I won't be, as I am going vegan. I do believe when Sri Vast talks about eating raw food he means veggies and fruits. Ever since I had my awakening/realization experiences, eating meat makes me feel sick and disgusting. The act of eating itself became very hard for me as I now know that everything is me and I am everything. I cannot eat meat any longer, just can't. I am so ready to go join Sri Vast's Ashram. I have felt so much better now that I do not smoke weed everyday(only smoked 3 times in the last 3 weeks, once last week at random, once on 4/20, and last night because I went to see Stephen and Damien Marley!! That rocked) and I eat rice and veggies and fruit, I feel 450% better. My mind is so clear and I am loving life and the way I feel. I can bring myself into a state of bliss that I can hold onto all day. Ahhh life, so wonderful.

04-26-2007, 05:49 AM

I do. I've pulled away from the commercial, typical diet of the Westerner. I eat alot of rice and make my bread with rice flour instead of wheat or using wheat flour for that matter (use xantham or gaur gum to bind where you're eliminating the gluten). In addition to going to rice milk instead of cow milk. Basically went "GFCF" (Gluten free, Casien free).

All veggies are fresh and usually raw. Grown myself if able, but there's still a few I buy. I try to stay way clear of processed foods anymore. No more meats, but on occassion (not vegan). Perhaps meat in small portions 2-3 times a week.

I think the whole thing is getting away from processed, preserved foods. I've lost the excess weight without trying. Back to the weight I was when I was 18 and feeling just as healthy. I'm no longer fatigued all the time and feeling old and ran down - gettin near the expiration date of my warranty, if ya know what I mean.

Cooking from scratch takes longer, but it's worth it - definately. All those extra ingredients in packaged foods are out of my body now and it's made a HUGE health change in me and my family.

There's something wrong with what they put in foods these days. I don't know what it is. But it's definately unhealthy and killing us off. The change was one of the best things we ever have done. I shall no longer laugh at hippies and their diets - they were right!

Yummybud · 04-26-2007, 06:46 AM

I once had raw ground beef and bread lol.

good way to get ecoli and die.

marcnh · 04-26-2007, 07:09 AM

Hey Indacad, my experience with this diet is I always CRAVE other more macro nutrient animal based foods like cheese and eggs at least. I don't think this diet is good for the long term - however, this diet is awesome for the short term like 1-3 weeks (or more if you have a serious illness) for healing and cleansing. I have done this diet several times and a few times people look at me and say something like wow you look really healthy?!?! I mean, I never look unhealthy (i look 10 years younger than I am) but for people to say this I must be doing something right. I have studied natural foods and IMHO, my body is either - 1. in a maintenance stage - eating a balanced diet longest 2. cleansing stage - eating raw foods or fasting - 2nd longest 3. building stage - I'm craving proteins, carbs, and water and want lots of rest. I dunno, I just have paid a lot of attention to how I'm craving certain foods and how I feel after I eat those foods, or how I might be abusing my body and need to recover and if something works I repeat it never needing to see a doctor. There are two site I like a lot - chetday.com and bragg.com. Both sites have some wacko stuff but it's still interesting to read. You just have to pick through and try things and see what works for you by how you feel. IMHO you are best at deciding what is good for you, just pay a lot of attention to how you feel after you eat something and with experience you will know what your body needs. Check out Bragg's raw apple cider vinegar. I was very sick one time and did an experiment. Took a drink of the vinegar, next day I improved. That day no vinegar and got worse. Then vinegar for two days and improvement on both days. You get the point. I odviously could go on and on, but just my ten cents. Take care and good health.

04-26-2007, 04:03 AM	#1
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Raw Foods - Anyone do this diet? Just wondering if there are any raw foodists in our mix. Even if your just 50% raw. I experimented with raw before many times. A week ago I tried to really see if I noticed differences in my day. For some reason, I keep returning to this. Today I ate all raw food except for a bit of macaroni and cheese and some chicken soup. I felt pretty energized all day today. I guess part of it was I felt lighter. I felt like my digestive system wasn't spending so much energy digesting, so the energy was more available. I'm definitely going to keep this up. Neone here do this?
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04-26-2007, 04:48 AM	#3
fr33th3w33d Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 405	how raw are we talking? __________________ enjoy your life. live your life to the last.. enjoy it.. because you've only got one life. and if you want paradise, you better find your paradise right here.. right now.. somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
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04-26-2007, 05:15 AM	#5
LeoNardoDaVinci Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 231	I quit eating meat on sunday after attending a Satsang held by Guru Sri Vast. He also promotes raw diet which I will be adopting soon. Next weekend I will be attending a 3 day meditation retreat held by Sri Vast, should be wonderful. __________________ muslims, jews and christians war, 'til no-one's left to praise the lord! Those who wish to be must put aside the alienation, Get on with the fascination, The real relation, The underlying theme The lover of life's not a sinner\The ending is just a beginner\The closer you get to the meaning\The sooner you'll know that you're dreaming If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know One day I feel I’m on top of the world\And the next it’s falling in on me\I can get back on\I can get back home\One day I feel I’m ahead of the wheel,\And the next it’s rolling over me Don't let the days go by\Coulda been easier on you\I couldn't change, though I wanted to\Shoulda been easier by three\Our old friend fear, and you, and me Sometimes the lights all shinning on me\ Other times I can barely see\ Lately it appears to me\ What a long strange trip its been. Hold your head up
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04-26-2007, 04:46 AM	#2
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	I have juiced different fruits and vegetables and used that to drink with my meals and I find that I don't need as much rest as I do when I didn't do this. Even eating a salad that has different vegetables in it along with seasonings like garlic and onion, with a meal where the food hasn't been cooked over 212f gives me a boost of energy and that "feel good" effect. If a good amount is food that is fried or cooked in high temperatures for a long time, I get the heavy feeling. I like this feeling when it accompanies the energetic feeling from the raw and lightly cooked foods because it keeps it going but because it's too heavy, only a little is needed so something that is battered and fried can be served as a side dish with the rest of the meal. Peace.
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04-26-2007, 04:51 AM	#4
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	I would never be able to eat anything raw except some sushi rolls. shoot I will only eat eggs I personally cook and burn lightly
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04-26-2007, 05:49 AM	#8
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	I do. I've pulled away from the commercial, typical diet of the Westerner. I eat alot of rice and make my bread with rice flour instead of wheat or using wheat flour for that matter (use xantham or gaur gum to bind where you're eliminating the gluten). In addition to going to rice milk instead of cow milk. Basically went "GFCF" (Gluten free, Casien free). All veggies are fresh and usually raw. Grown myself if able, but there's still a few I buy. I try to stay way clear of processed foods anymore. No more meats, but on occassion (not vegan). Perhaps meat in small portions 2-3 times a week. I think the whole thing is getting away from processed, preserved foods. I've lost the excess weight without trying. Back to the weight I was when I was 18 and feeling just as healthy. I'm no longer fatigued all the time and feeling old and ran down - gettin near the expiration date of my warranty, if ya know what I mean. Cooking from scratch takes longer, but it's worth it - definately. All those extra ingredients in packaged foods are out of my body now and it's made a HUGE health change in me and my family. There's something wrong with what they put in foods these days. I don't know what it is. But it's definately unhealthy and killing us off. The change was one of the best things we ever have done. I shall no longer laugh at hippies and their diets - they were right!
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04-26-2007, 06:46 AM	#9
Yummybud Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sugar Mountain Posts: 1,792	I once had raw ground beef and bread lol. good way to get ecoli and die.
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04-26-2007, 07:09 AM	#10
marcnh Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 99	Hey Indacad, my experience with this diet is I always CRAVE other more macro nutrient animal based foods like cheese and eggs at least. I don't think this diet is good for the long term - however, this diet is awesome for the short term like 1-3 weeks (or more if you have a serious illness) for healing and cleansing. I have done this diet several times and a few times people look at me and say something like wow you look really healthy?!?! I mean, I never look unhealthy (i look 10 years younger than I am) but for people to say this I must be doing something right. I have studied natural foods and IMHO, my body is either - 1. in a maintenance stage - eating a balanced diet longest 2. cleansing stage - eating raw foods or fasting - 2nd longest 3. building stage - I'm craving proteins, carbs, and water and want lots of rest. I dunno, I just have paid a lot of attention to how I'm craving certain foods and how I feel after I eat those foods, or how I might be abusing my body and need to recover and if something works I repeat it never needing to see a doctor. There are two site I like a lot - chetday.com and bragg.com. Both sites have some wacko stuff but it's still interesting to read. You just have to pick through and try things and see what works for you by how you feel. IMHO you are best at deciding what is good for you, just pay a lot of attention to how you feel after you eat something and with experience you will know what your body needs. Check out Bragg's raw apple cider vinegar. I was very sick one time and did an experiment. Took a drink of the vinegar, next day I improved. That day no vinegar and got worse. Then vinegar for two days and improvement on both days. You get the point. I odviously could go on and on, but just my ten cents. Take care and good health.
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