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Comment on Putting the ‘farma’ back into ceuticals by Barb

Barb — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:59:33 +0000

Well the lasagna kind of made my stomach turn, but at least she has the joy, joy, joy, joy down in her heart!

Comment on Putting the ‘farma’ back into ceuticals by Samantha Parker

Samantha Parker — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:59:55 +0000

Hello Chris.

Wonderful to read your blog. Loved your ‘rant’. So pleased to hear you are going to Thailand. Incredible foods there.

Congratulations on the sale of the Wheat Grass Company. Your off island clients will miss you.

Have experienced world class menus here in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Truthfully, your raw food is the best I have had and the way I feel when I eat raw is astonishing.

Miss not seeing you and Jim.

May your travels be filled laughter and joy.

Loving kindness.

Sam

Comment on Putting the ‘farma’ back into ceuticals by Anita

Anita — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:12:36 +0000

Hi,

Paula Deen donfessed to Dr. Oz that she has always been a smoker. That’s probably why her voice is gravelly too. It is so hard to turn away and give up the addictions that comfort us. I hope that someday she awakens to a different life path.

Comment on Common Sense Eating – Raw and Beyond by CAYT Hopfner

CAYT Hopfner — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:50:52 +0000

Thank you for sharing these great recipes, shall try them on for sure.
Love the insight about this book, another opinion, another insight, super.

Comment on Common Sense Eating – Raw and Beyond by Amy@SoulDipper

Amy@SoulDipper — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:04:12 +0000

I’ve been calling myself an 80%er for some time so this is affirming, Chris. I consume hemp seeds & flax oil daily, munch away on raw veggies and fruit and occasionally roast veggies for eating, souping and stewing. I suspect you’d call me a 60%er because I also enjoy cheese, porridge at brekkies and sprouted bread.

I work at listening to what my body tells me. I question my success – especially when I crave a good dose of chocolate – but I’m healthy!

Your posts are an excellent reminder for me! My sugar craving has lessened considerably since Rawsome came into my life!

Comment on Common Sense Eating – Raw and Beyond by Marcia

Marcia — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:39:57 +0000

Hi Chris.
Thanks for the update on your wheatgrass business.
I love this article. I am also eating more cooked vegan food. Gave up using almonds as I did find out that my Omega 3 was dangerously low. Now paying close attention to my intake of EFA foods. Will make the recipes. Sound great.

Comment on Common Sense Eating – Raw and Beyond by steven

steven — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:24:02 +0000

Constantly appreciate your insights

Comment on At the heart of immersion by Gwendolyn

Gwendolyn — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:50:09 +0000

Words that ring so true. Ruts are easy to get into, and as we live in them, they become deeper and harder to get out of……………..but it is possible if we choose to. Thanks for this great reminder to step outside the comfort zone of the rut, and embrace what we deep down desire.
Gwendolyn

Comment on At the heart of immersion by Amy@SoulDipper

Amy@SoulDipper — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:08:02 +0000

Good for that couple, Chris. And imagine Jim and you opening your home and life to that extent. Wow!

As a person living alone, I’ve dreamed about having Rawsome supply a meal a day for me. I wonder if I could afford such an incredible approach.

Comment on A nutrient dense life by Chris

Chris — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:36:39 +0000

Thanks Amy,
I’m glad not mincing words is considered a good thing to you. Obviously I have a bias towards raw plant-based foods. However, it is natural that we want some heat due to the fact we live in such a cold climate. I personally believe a lot of that need is psychological. So I look at how I can trick my mind. What can I prepare that provides me with that warmth?

First off I’ll up the hot spices like cayenne, curry, chili, ginger. I will heat myself internally.

I will place my plates in the dehydrator or warming oven so the plate is warm to the touch. I will make a raw soup or stew and then place in the dehydrator at 105 degrees for 30-60 minutes. Again, it warms the container as well as the food bringing it all to room temperature or warmer. You can do the same by putting in a pot on the stove on low and shut off the heat once it is simply warm to the touch. It will still be around 105 degrees.

I will also prepare salads that have thicker dressings that are more like sauces providing density to the food I am eating – it feels less light and raw and more like it is almost lightly steamed. I will also make dishes that require some marinating (e.g. marinated mushrooms) so that they have a ‘cooked’ texture. All that provides me with a psychological impression my food is warmer and dare I say ‘cooked’.

Finally, if what you need is some lightly steamed food, then that’s what you need. Always pay attention to what YOU need. However, if I can interject with a caution, no matter if the food is raw or cooked, ultimately your body will thank you if the food is plant-based.

Thanks as always for your readership and pertinent comments.