It is time for a Raw & Artful snack

I want everyone to enjoy this melon…

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Wow. Thought that was a cupcake at first ;)

Now I have to go buy cantaloupe (alas, my cuts won't be so artful!)

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Heh.  I thought it was a cupcake at first, too.  Sometimes, when I see something like that, I think, “hey, I bet I could do that.”  But then when I try to figure out how, I think, “Forget it.  I'll just eat one.”

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<uncontrollable laughter>… I found the tools they must have used here to make such a sculpture to help sell Swiss Army Knives.  I would just slice & eat too :-)

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I thought you created that art work! Wow it is beautiful - I'd not want to eat it though cause so much work went into it and also I wouldnt have the heart to cut it up. On the other hand if the chef/tess was looking on with a look of anticipation in their eyes dying to see everyone enjoying the food - I guess I'd eat - but probably savour each little bit with more awareness than i may have otherwise :)

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Now this is funny.  I am all thumbs (green ones) but don't have such patience.  Even when I make things from scratch, I gotta taste as I go.  I couldn't resist though leaving some artful watermelon!  Interesting, I will look at how I place the food to make it aesthetically appealing next time its my turn to cook.

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Here's a link for starter from HumminBird
that made me hungry and is quite artful from South Africa

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Well said, Hummingbird.  You put my feelings into words.

I don't think I would be there when the first portion was taken.  I wouldn't want to see it destroyed. 

Joyous Mary
1937

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Can you guys fill me in on the whole raw food thing. I do eat raw foods–fruit and veggies–but I also like to cook. I love stir-frys and other veggie dishes that are cooked(I recently got a sushi recipe) I also like rice–not just the white kind–I have been trying the differnt ones out there.
by the way KES==Pretty melon!!

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Hi Lizzy!
I am going to get the links on RAW… Jessica the cultivator also knows alot about raw… definitely invite her for friends if not already.

Be back tomorrow with your links… 

anyone that sees this please help her before tomorrow and we can come up with some great things on RAW here.

Best … Kath

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hey lizzyl. i just took an eastern perspective class, and in it theres the whole idea of everything in moderation. although raw foods are good for you, its probably best to diversify. what i tend to do is not overcook veggies, so theres texture and more flavor. im pretty sure ive read somewhere that overcooking veggies and such takes the nutrients out. hope that helps a little. take care. happy eating. :)
k

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Hi Lizzy!  I was raw for two years.  It was pretty tough, as I was very strict with what I could and couldn't eat.  Probably the best resource for living a healthy raw lifestyle would be David Wolfe.  Just do a google search for him.  You'll find tons of information. 

I wouldn't recommend going 100% raw for life (like I was trying to do), but a good three months of it can certainly cleanse/beautify one's body.  People mentioned that my eyes were sparkling and my skin was glowing.  I notice that a lot among raw vegans, too. 

In Chinese medicine, they'll say that eating only raw makes your energy cold.  I think they look at your tongue to find this.  I'm not sure about the science behind it, but after all my experience trying the raw thing and having my body reject it after a while, I'd say that a balance is best.  I think most of us probably don't eat enough raw foods, so doing a month-long (or even cuppla weeks long) raw cleanse, once in a while, would probably be healthy.  But I'm no doctor!! ;)

Best of luck with your nutrition!!!
~Matthew

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I thought it was a cupcake too!!! And, it's almost too pretty t eat…almost.

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The Indian system of ayurveda also advocates lightly cooked food and not all raw. I can't speak for an all-raw diet; but possibly half of every meal - if not 2/3rds- for me, is raw. It provides fiber to fill you up, and also nourishment. You've to love veggies and fruit though,and not try to do this unless you do. And sometimes, if you're craving salt, e.g., you could sprinkle a little mountain or some sort of healthy salt on watermelon or fruit or veggies. Just a little, to prevent eating something else that's really salty.

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my main response to raw food diet has been fascination at the amazing array of alternative foods\recipes which people have conjured up, including chocelette cake made from olives! Ive only heard about this and am hoping to get the recipe and try it! There seem to be many wonderful ideas and I certainly want to try many of them out. I do love cooked food - as an ayurvedic predominantly vata body type, cooked food definitely suits me more than a plate of mostly raw. Having said that, mmm, I love fruit and on certain hot summer days, if I remember correctly on this winter morning, a plate of salad and raw veg is soo delicious, light on the system and refreshing

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A book that helped me change my diet into 80% raw food is PH Miracle by Dr. Robert O. Young, I really think you should take a look at his site here, very interesting theory: http://www.phmiracleliving.com/

His theory basically says that since we consist of approx. 80% water and we therefore have a PH value of approx. 7,36  everything we fill our body with, should contain lots of water and also be alkaline. Most of the processed food we eat nowadays are acidic when it is digested, and the scary thing is that when we die our body is acidified - so you can imagine what happens when we eat food that's acidified. It breaks down the body. You probably already know this, but I think you should check the link out. :-)

(It took me 2 month to change my diet from being a meat-eater, but was so much worth it. Was not easy I can tell…)

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Thank you for joining and giving this most valuable data shisa!  We look forward to more of your conversations here.  Let us know what is needed by you as well so that we can give back.  ~Kathy

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Unfortunately you will not find a consensus about anything, even among raw foodists. Adherents say eating foods in their raw state preserves nutrients and digestive enzymes. Beyond that…there's a wide variety of opinions about what to eat and how to eat it, and many raw food gurus advising different paths.

Those who stick with it long-term usually find the specific approach that makes them feel healthiest and best, through trial and error and listening to their bodies. That said, there are some raw foodists who are so stupid they won't boil water because “then it isn't raw.”  

It is sometimes described as a lifestyle rather than a diet, and you can almost see why in this thread. Non-raw'ers often find it very challenging to their belief systems. A few weekends ago I met a young man who was considering going raw and he was shocked at how vehemently his friends tried to discourage him - as if it was their body, not his own!

People's opinions about food/health are almost like a religion, whether we believe in eating animals, not eating animals, cooking food, not cooking food, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, conventional medicine, etc.

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thanks for the info everyone.  I will try to go more raw

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Kes said Mar 26, 9:55 AM:

Thanks, that is sooooo Beauty Full!!!

Joyous Mary
1937