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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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 Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 2:47:59 PM
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Just adding some stuff that I have added to my nutrition...
I finally changed my nutrition about 2 1/2 months ago and it's about 75% raw veggies, fresh fruits and then I add any of the following:
Baked Chicken Breast (only 2 grams fat and .05 saturated fat)
Tofu
Salmon
Snapper
Talapia
(Really just about any fish since you reap the benefit of the Omega 3 oils that are good for you.)
Shrimp (only occasionally due to the Cholesterol)
Brazil nuts, Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans (unroasted)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Hummus
Soy Cheese
Soymilk
Herbal Teas
Local Honey
I also purchased a small electrric juicer machine to make fresh carrot, celery. apple, tomato...you name it! It can all be turned into a juice..LOL
I cook everything in Distilled water.
Any of the Seed Nut oils are very good for you.
I also buy dry beans of all kinds and fix small batches that I can cook and eat in a day.
I only drink Distilled Water and cook using the distilled water also and only drink herbal teas.
Eliminating the majority of the animal fats and refined sugars has made a 1000 percent difference. Unfortunately, I didn't make this change until my gut started bothering me  Live and learn! (the hard way sometimes)
Here's a picture of one of my creations...
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 2:53:41 PM
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That looks delish, Stephanie! Wish I could join you right now! Do you have more energy? I gave up red meat about 15 years ago, and I've felt better ever since. I don't have high blood pressure like my parents. As long as I exercise, my weight stays under control.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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MasterGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
Chandra
Louisiana
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 2:54:50 PM
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YUMMMM!!! Your plan sounds much like the food plan I follow, but I havn't been as disciplined as I'd like recently, nor have I put anything on the table as lovely as that beautiful picture of your salad. Good for you Stephanie. Hope your health issues improve, they surely will if we are what we eat.
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-:¦:- ((¸¸.•´Farmgirl Sister #64
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16 |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 3:08:23 PM
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Thanks y'all! I'm hoping I'll become what I eat now Our society shoves all this animalfat and sugar down our throats along with all the preservative and it's killing so many people. I feel lucky that I've had the discipline finally to make the permanent changes.
Now if my gut will just get the message! I'll know soon what the problem is and I'll let ya know.
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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MasterGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
Chandra
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 5:11:49 PM
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Oh Stephanie, I do understand gut issues. I was having so much trouble with my gut...still do when I eat wheat/gluten or certain food combinations. Is this the healing crisis/health issue you mentioned? I had been trying to figure out what was going on for years & finally did. Looks like you've got a good plan. Plenty of fiber, water and exercise. Good enzymes for digestion. Keep us posted. Beautiful pictures are good motivation for all of us!
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((¸¸.•´ ..• -:¦:- -:¦:- Chandra
-:¦:- ((¸¸.•´Farmgirl Sister #64
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16 |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 5:24:10 PM
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Stephanie - my family went on a diet of raw foods, much like what you describe in your first post. Do not worry - we all had our guts react to it - but not in a bad way, even though we had to run to the toidy a lot!!!! Our bodies do react to raw foods but it will not hurt a thing; it is just cleaning itself out.
I feel so much better when I eat raw foods! It is not something you can keep up completely, because pasta calls, and also bread, and dairy once in awhile, but eating mostly raw is really good for you!!! My diabetic son-in-law cut his insulin intake by over 50% by eating almost all raw foods.
Go girl!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2007 : 11:43:29 PM
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Hey Jeannie,
No....it's not this raw diet that is bothering me...LOL I changed over to this way of eating due to stomach problems from the bad way I was eating. Amazingly, my body didn't freak out over all the fiber and goodness. I was real surprized.
I was diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)...problems have been going on for years and then it really got me a few months ago. That's when I finally made a life change with my nutrition.
I wish I had been eating this way all along..I'm sure I wouldn't have these gut problems right if I had.
I'll post more pictures when I think about it
Have a great day, Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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suethequilter
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
susan
jackson
michigan
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2007 : 2:19:14 PM
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Stephanie, My daughter-in-law turned me on to this website. If you like raw food you will love this. It sounds ucky but even my 11 yr. old granddaughter loves it for breakfast.
www.greensmoothygirl.com Enjoy.
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LauraH
True Blue Farmgirl
305 Posts
Laura
North Creek
New York
USA
305 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 5:11:00 PM
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Stephanie
that looks so good!! Have you noticed your weight drop at all???
Laura H |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 5:23:11 PM
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Hmm, well, I've been a vegetarian for over 10 years, and I'm happy I changed...though I guess you could eat the "wrong" foods and still be veggie---chocolate chip cookies and macaroni and cheese are still veggie...
But, overall, I feel so much better since the change, and I think it's true that America is a bit too much on the sugar and bad food, lately.
~*~Dream all you dreamers~*~
www.bigtownfarmer.com
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 8:18:19 PM
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Susan, I can't get that website link to work..will you post it again please
Laura, I've lost 15 pounds over the past 11 weeks. It's been a good thing all the way around
Stephanie,
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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farmgirl blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
777 Posts
Lea
TN
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Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 8:44:52 PM
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Could you stuff some of that in an envelope and send it my way? It looks soooo yummy. Stephanie, you are an inspiration. Thanks.
Blessings, Lea
www.farmhouseblessings.blogspot.com
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2007 : 09:37:11 AM
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| Just curious - have you found any raw foods other than fruit, that you can eat for breakfast? I know if I don't get my protein, I'm a bear. |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2007 : 11:17:16 PM
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Sherri,
I bake boneless Chicken Breast in a little distilled water (no seasoning), cool it and keep in the fridge. I always include some in my breakfast as well as all my other meals.
I'll fix me a wrap using the Lavash Bread (wheat, bran & flax) flat bread...spread a layer of plain Hummus then some Soy Cheese then the shredded Chicken Breast and then throw in a bunch of Baby Greens and roll that baby up.
Talk about a breakfast! It's great, very low calorie, super low cholesterol but gives you the protein you need to get going. Oh, and I usually put a splash of Grapeseed Oil or Olive Oil on it before rolling it up.
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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greyghost
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Lynn
Summerville
Georgia
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2007 : 11:11:50 PM
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I've been vegetarian/vegan (off and on) for a few months now, and I love it. Was hard at first, figuring out what to eat. BUT... my stomach is better. My arthritis (at 31!!) has gone away, started leaving as soon as I cut out dairy. My horrid, horrid time of month is so peaceful now, I actually had my first "accident" a few months ago because there were no symptoms that i was used to getting!
I ate badly this month, with the holiday parties and all, and as a result my wrists and fingers and hips ache and Flo wasn't super kind, I'm a firm, firm believer now in better nutrition!
The hardest part is going out for meals, and family, because they do not understand and think you are trying to be "better" than they are or just being difficult. Oh well. I feel great, and that is what matters most! |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2008 : 3:03:27 PM
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Well The New Year has begun and my resolution is to eat better. Need to get my body under control and get off all the meds I'm on. Sunday (day i picked to start but have already started a bit) I clean out the fridge of all or most of the prepared items and garbage that I have. It's going to be tuff. DH has a hard time feeling full when I go back to a more nutritional way of eating. But I know that it will be so much better for me and him. My colitis I'm sure will get worse but it will turn around and be better and I hope to get back off of the meds for it. It's such a pain to keep track of when I have to take them. I also know that I will drop some weight and my back problems will also subside and hopefully no more shots. I also look forward to the energy that I will have after a few weeks. So if anyone has and good recipes and/or cookbooks I'm all ears. Here's back to better eating!!!! 
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2008 : 8:08:38 PM
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Good for you Betty Jo!!! I'll be happy to be a support person for you. If you will keep the baked Chicken breast cooked and in the fridge (I usually cook enough to last 3-4 days so it stays real fresh) this will be something that can be grabbed anytime you feel the hungry pangs. I eat many times a day now and it's so much better. My stomach has naturally reduced in size by not cramming it full just a few times a day.
I'm feeling better everyday and regaining the lost energy that I think starting disappearing about 10 years ago.
Email me anytime you need to readjust your mind. It's really not so hard if you have someone to help support you in your decisions.
Do you own a steamer? An Electric skillet or wok? These little jewels help to realign how you are used to preparing meals. Since raw veggies are so important you can also do some stir fry meals real quick and throw in some of the chicken breast you already have cooked.
Tofu is good also. Portobello mushrooms are a good meat substitute. I also use the steamer to prepare my Salmon..takes about 35 minutes. I steamed some fresh carrots the other night and drizzled some of my local honey over them..very good! Sweet potatoes thinly sliced and baked are very good. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve with sliced banana for an extra treat.
I think your husband may be ok if you can offer these goodies and he knows it's ok to eat as much as he wants to. If he gets hungry and hour or two later then go eat again. It's ok :o)
Sending you Strength for the nutrition journey,
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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lmillward
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Lorie
Riverton
UT
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2008 : 8:19:32 PM
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Micheal Pollan (The Omnivore's Dilemma and Botany of Desire) has a new book called In Defense of Food. It is about how taking advantage of natures bounty- mainly plant foods - can help us feed our bodies as nature intended. Good luck (I went through something similar several years ago and because of the energy I regained will never eat processed foods again!)
Long live the weeds and the wildflowers! ~John Muir |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2008 : 9:52:00 PM
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Hey Lorie,
Ditto to the elimination of processed foods. They really are the root of alot of health issues. The disappearing energy level is a good "first sign" of overload.
Thanks for sharing,
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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cw246
True Blue Farmgirl
153 Posts
Cheryl
Largo
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 6:13:02 PM
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Stephanie, thanks for posting this. I have been reading about 75%raw and have "thinking"  about it, but I have finally just started last week. I really like it so far, I never really was much of a meat eater anyway so that doesn't bother me. I grind my own wheat and make my own bread. I am trying really hard not to buy or eat anything that has been processed, hard to get used to. I am proud to say that I have grown my second batch of sprouts and love it. It is great to see others like me here... I am usually considered to be "the weird one" It would be great for us to encourage each other and share what we are learning.
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 10:50:05 PM
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Slipped off the raw wagon bad the last few days. Had some spinal shots and along with that discomfort, the pain medicine that is suppose to help and broken sleep pattern I just lost it. Munched my way though processed snack crackers, the left over Christmas cookies, candy and the finally a McDonlad's cheeseburger kids meal, I'm wiped! On the up side I have still drank all my water and had my Keifer and juice along with health meals. Back to work tomorrow back to the diet.
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
Edited by - bboopster on Jan 09 2008 10:52:01 PM |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2008 : 7:49:30 PM
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Hey Cheryl,
A huge portion of our society is so tuned to Processed Foods, caffienated drinks, Animal Fats, artificial flavors and sweeteners that it's almost like a brainwashing has taken place for lack of a better way to put it.
I've never been one to flow with the normal current but my food habits were part of the mainstream. When I stopped the madness and started checking out menus at different restuarant for anything that I could eat it was amazing to realize that almost everything is covered up with some sort of sauce. I carry my own teabags with me now and ask for a cup of hot water and honey. I've gotten used to getting looked at like I'm from Mars when I ask for that! LOL Very few restuarants offer hot tea and then if they do it's usually just generic lipton tea.
Don't know if you eat out often but O'Charley's restaurant has a "California Chicken Salad" that is excellent. Just tell them to remove the Bleu Cheese crumbles and bring you the oil and vinegar. I usually just use the oil on it.
It's great to meet you and look forward to sharing our nutrition journey!
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2008 : 7:59:03 PM
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Betty Jo,
Hang in there! It's ok..it's hard to break away from things when you are surrounded by it everywhere you look and it's not like there are fast food shops for "healthy food".
Sometimes the only thing you can do to sooth the soul is to eat something that is familiar. I hope you are feeling better now. What are the Spinal shots about?
I fixed me a Spinach and Soy Cheese omelet today...wanted something different. I don't do eggs too often anymore but it tasted great...I let the eggs spread out and cook a bit then tore up a piece of soy cheese over the eggs and then piled on the fresh spinach leaves and pulled the egg over the spinach leaves, covered to steam the spinach a bit. It was great!! Very quick to fix also. Next time I'm going to fix it with all egg whites.
I've also got a great book from the library. I will be posting some of the recipes from it.
Talk to ya later, Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2008 : 01:00:17 AM
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I have a pinched nerve somewhere between L3&L5. Did it will teaching preschool dancing with the students, also dealing with behavior issue students did not help either. I have gone through the PT and anti-inflammatories, they upset my colitis so I had to stop. The next step was steroid shots in the spine. The first set worked well relived the pain but caused numbness. When I spoke to the doctor he said that was a good sign and the next set should take care of that. It sure did I now have all the pain back and no numbness. I am set up for the third and final set in a week from Tuesday. Been eating much better the last few days, helps that my employer is very into organic and fresh. I am working everyday with Fresh foods, preparing meals and snacks for the family and I get to eat too. I also get to cook with all fresh and organic products and have been making all their bread from scratch. This next week I will be concentrating on healthy snacks for the children and their mom. It's been interesting watching the children with draw from fast and processed foods. I hope that do not hate me because of their mothers wishes. I'm going to make them some frozen banana pops and yogurt pops along with a frozen yogurt sundae for breakfast next week. Also make granola cereal for them so we can get rid of the commercial ones.
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 2:54:31 PM
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Hey Betty Jo,
Good luck on the next set of shots..Are you a nanny? I'm missing something here..LOL It's good that you get to prepare healthy foods and work with different recipes. That's got to make it much easier. How's your husband adjusting to it at home?
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Linda Houston
True Blue Farmgirl
538 Posts
Linda
Lake Charles
Louisiana
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 5:16:30 PM
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Stephanie,
I am so grateful you posted your food and experience. I have a book about raw food and i have been reading it and trying to make myself "get with it" you gave me the boost I needed. Thanks again. |
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Farm Kitchen: 75% Raw Diet....My Creations |
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75% Raw Diet....My Creations
