The gods must be crazy! - Raw Food Chat

plethora · 05-08-2006

Hi gang. I stumbled upon your website and registered for the forums. I thought I'd drop in and introduce myself. I recently heard about the raw food way of life and since hearing about it have had it in the back of my mind for some time. Just last week I discovered a colleague of mine had gone raw and was loving it. I need to jump on the path as well.

I am currently taking any and all suggestions on books, appliances, recipes, etc. Since I have very little knowledge about the raw food way of life, any input would be greatly appreciated.

My initial thought seems to be "bring on the cacao"!

Please post a response and let me know it'll be ok. Also, if there are any other raw food crazies in my area that would like to make me dinner, I most definitely wouldn't be opposed

I'll end my ramblings with this..."A healthy lifestyle is just like a quarter in your pocket. If you sit on the couch all day, you may lose both."

Enjoy!

rawallison · 05-09-2006

Hi!
You really don't have to run out and buy anything- afterall, the main point of the lifestyle is to be closer to nature. No blenders or saladaccos there! But as you grow more accustomed to eating raw you may decide that you want your vegetables to look mor attractive- you might then invest in a saladacco or some kind of special cutlery. It's more for fun than anything (I bought one but I've only used it once!)

You might also decide you want to have fruit and vegetable smoothies or make juices. This could lead you to buy a blender and a juicer. I have a blender and a small citrus juicer (the hand kind). If you begin to get adventurous and want to dehydrate snacks or main dishes, you might invest in a dehydrator.

There may be other tools, like sprouting equipmnent, etc. It all depends on your personal path. I just wouldn't recommend buying stuff before you've really committed yourself to raw and know what direction you're headed in.

plethora · 05-09-2006

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Originally Posted by rawallison

Hi!
I just wouldn't recommend buying stuff before you've really committed yourself to raw and know what direction you're headed in.

I hear that. All I need is a blender sitting on top of my treadmill, AbAbuser4000, and stack of acting books. I'm joking of course.

Thanks for stopping in to say hello.

nYc324 · 05-22-2006

Hi

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Originally Posted by plethora

...I need to jump on the path as well....

Hmmmmmm...
doesn't seem like a good reason to do it
but
who am I to judge

Enjoy!