The Raw Food Diet

John Mackey, Whole Foods and the Wild Oats Merger

Raw Food — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:53:46 +0000

According to an article published by CNN, John Mackey (the CEO of Whole Foods) feels singled out by the FTC's attempt to block the Whole Foods/Wild Oats merger.

Whole Foods is the largest seller of organic and natural food, and it had planned to acquire Wild Oats, until the planned merger was blocked by the FTC (for anti-competitive reasons). Mackey says:

Critter Control – Vegetable Gardening

Raw Food — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:59:21 +0000

In my earlier post, I mentioned how I was growing some organic vegetables.

Unfortunately, I'm having trouble keeping the deer away. They are eating the young plants. The zucchini is doing well, though. For some reason, the deer don't find zucchini too appealing. :-)

Avocado Plant & Experiments in Vegetable Gardening

Raw Food — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:48:52 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, I was given an avocado plant at a local Meetup group. The woman who gave me the avocado plant had 10 avocado plants sitting on her windowsill, seeped in water with 4 toothpicks on each of the 4 sides of the avocado. She had grown each avocado plant from seed.

Dangers of Vaccines

Raw Food — Mon, 21 May 2007 16:04:27 +0000

A friend of mine just recently gave birth to her first child, and she has been dealing with the issue of vaccination. Based on what I've read, I am against vaccinating infants. An infant's immune system is not yet fully developed and I think it's absolutely foolish to inject live viruses into a tiny body that is only 2 months old.

Raw Food Lifestyle Film Festival

Raw Food — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 01:34:27 +0000

I came across something new and interesting—especially if you like movies (and who doesn't like movies?).

The first-ever Raw Food Film Festival will be held March 16-18th at MOA in West Hollywood, CA. Movies screenings will include:

Organic Gardening & Urban Homesteading

Raw Food — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 01:34:19 +0000

I've come across an amazing story — a family in Pasadena, CA has created a self-sufficient urban homestead where they grow over 350 varieties of edible and useful plants on 1/10 acre. They are in the middle of Pasadena, surrounded by neighbors—and yet they produce more crops than most small family farms!

Proof that Thought Affects the Physical World

Raw Food — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 00:58:16 +0000

The Power of Thought: A Consciousness Experiment

I've discovered an amazing experiment that proves the power of thought.

This experiment will give you visual proof that your thoughts affect the physical world. In this experiment, you will control and affect the motion (and speed) of an object.

75% of Americans Don't Know They're Eating Genetically Engineered Foods

Raw Food — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 02:21:27 +0000

According to the Pew Initiative on Food & Biotechnology, most Americans don't realize they're eating genetically engineered foods.

89% of soybeans and 61% of corn acreage in the U.S. is currently genetically engineered (and soy lecithin and corn syrup are found in many mainstream food products). Despite this, 75% of people surveyed don't think they've ever eaten food with genetically engineered ingredients.

Intelligent Children More Likely to Be Vegetarian

Raw Food — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 02:19:15 +0000

Intelligent children are more likely to become vegetarian as adults, according to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal.

According to ScienceDaily…

The study found that higher IQ at the age of 10 years was associated with an increased likelihood of being vegetarian at the age of 30. This relation was partly accounted for by better education and higher occupational social class, but it remained statistically significant after adjusting for these factors.

Thanksgiving & What I Am Grateful For

Raw Food — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 23:06:39 +0000

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Nneka Kelly, over at Balanced Life Center, is running a 30-day Season of Gratitude Project. Cultivating an "attitude of gratitude" allows you to focus on what's positive in your life and enjoy the abundance that you already have.

Raw Food Meets Web 2.0

Raw Food — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 23:05:21 +0000

I've discovered a new raw food recipe site that allows you to share your favorite raw food recipes with other people across the globe. The site is called Gone Raw, and describes itself as, "A social recipe sharing website to help people find, compare, and enjoy raw food recipes from around the world."

No Such Thing as a B12 Deficiency?

Raw Food — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:54:16 +0000

According to Dr. Vetrano, there is no such thing as a B12 deficiency because the body gets B12 coenzymes from bacteria in the intestinal tract and from natural plant foods. Dr. Vetrano argues that the real problem is one of digestion and absorption. Namely, failure to digest, absorb and utilize the various cobalamins from food and natural sources (i.e. bacteria in intestinal tract).

Healthy Halloween Treats–17 "Non-Candy" Goodies

Raw Food — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 20:49:32 +0000

This year, I will be spending Halloween at my sister's house, and since she lives in a subdivision, we will be passing out "tricks and treats" for a couple of hours. I can't—in good conscience—pass out candy that will wreak havoc on little kids' bodies and cause cavities, so I've been thinking of alternative options.

Great Resource for Scientific Studies on Raw Vegans

Raw Food — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:50:38 +0000

If you're writing a book, or conducting research on the raw food diet, the following website lists raw vegan medical studies (both abstracts and full-text documents)…

Raw Food Vegan Research Studies

Dangers of Amalgam Dental Fillings

Raw Food — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:52:24 +0000

In my earlier post, I wrote about the importance of finding a dentist that does not use amalgam fillings. So, what's wrong with amalgam fillings? Well, to begin with, look at the composition of amalgam.

Raw Vegan Diet & Dental Health

Raw Food — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:31:26 +0000

I went to the dentist last week for a regular cleaning, and received some bad news. I was told that I have 3 cavities—small cavities, but nevertheless, they are cavities. This is rather upsetting to me, since I've only had 2 cavities in my entire life, before beginning a raw food diet. Three cavities in less than one year is not good.

I remember Frederic Patenaude writing about how raw foodists often have dental problems, and his own personal struggles with cavities. Apparently, the acid in fruit can cause erosion of tooth enamel and contribute to faster rates of decay. Frederic Patenaude has suggested rinsing your mouth with water after eating any fruit. Unfortunately, I have not been very diligent with this practice (and now I am paying for it).

Salt Lake City's Raw Food Restaurant: Omar's Living Cuisine

Raw Food — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 23:49:43 +0000

Omar's Living Cuisine was recently featured in The Salt Lake Tribune. This organic, raw food restaurant is located in Salt Lake City, Utah (30 minutes from the ski slopes). Article is excerpted below…

Durian Trivia–14 Fascinating Facts about the world's smelliest fruit

Raw Food — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:18:41 +0000

About the Durian

The durian is commonly known as the "king of the fruits." The name comes from the Malay word duri, meaning "thorn."

Durians cannot be plucked from the tree. You have to wait for durians to drop. The fruit usually drops at night.

The Blossoming Lotus, Vegan and Raw Food Restaurant, featured in paper

Raw Food — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:17:26 +0000

The DailyBulletin, a newspaper out of Ontario, Canada, recently spotlighted The Blossoming Lotus, a vegan and raw food restaurant located on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Excerpt below…

KAPAA, Hawaii – If you stay in Kauai long enough, you'll hear locals talk about the power of Hawaii's oldest island. There's a sense of wisdom and spirituality in the soil, and it makes its way into the lush, abundant produce grown here.

Dangers of Milk—52 Reasons to Avoid Dairy

Raw Food — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 23:53:20 +0000

Milk Contains Toxic Levels of Dioxins

"The level of dioxin in a single serving of the Ben & Jerry's World's Best Vanilla Ice Cream tested was almost 200 times greater than the 'virtually safe [daily] dose' determined by the Environmental Protection Agency."

-Steve Milloy, author of junkscience.com (Milloy tested samples of ice cream for dioxins. The only major newspaper to report the story was the Detroit Free Press). 11/8/99

Vegetarian Awareness Month

Raw Food — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 20:55:00 +0000

October is Vegetarian Awareness Month. How cool is that? To celebrate, I'll be posting a series of articles on vegan diet and lifestyle. Some interesting statistics…

The vegetarian food market is growing at a rate of 100 percent-plus every year.

Conscious Creation, Thought & Manifesting

Raw Food — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 18:09:55 +0000

Steve Pavlina runs an excellent personal development blog, which I "accidentally" discovered 5 weeks ago. Steve writes about subjects that many people would "tiptoe" around, or avoid writing about altogether. Many of his articles are controversial and thought-provoking, and I enjoy reading them.

Thoughts Become Things–Mike Dooley Video

Raw Food — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 02:49:10 +0000

In this video, Mike Dooley gives a very passionate speech about thought and consciousness to a local Toastmasters' group.

For those who are unaware, Toastmasters is a business organization that helps people develop public speaking skills. Toastmasters sponsors public speaking contests and holds monthly meetings.

Back to Nature–Ecopsychology, Schumann Resonance

Raw Food — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 02:49:03 +0000

From the magazine, Natural Awakenings,a free alternative health magazine that I picked up at Whole Foods…

Most people today lead excessively nature-separated lives. Some doctors believe that this disconnect leads to poor mental health. Ecopsychologists believe that reconnecting people with nature will improve mental health. Anyone who's experienced nature—whether in open backcountry or a sunny backyard, whether in the context of sea or stars—knows how nature renews and re-creates us.

Meet Your Meat—Why Eat Vegan?

Raw Food — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:57:48 +0000

If you eat meat, or know someone who does, please pass this video on to them. This video depicts the way animals are used and abused for human consumption. It is disgusting from a health perspective. From a compassion/decency standpoint, it is simply horrifying.

Dangers of Body Piercing at Accupuncture Points–Energy Meridians & Long-Term Health

Raw Food — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 02:24:22 +0000

While reading an alternative health magazine, I came across an interesting comment in an editorial column. In the column, a local chiropractor mentioned that metal body piercings are typically inserted at prime accupuncture points, and can block energy, disturb meridians, and cause long-term heath problems.

Dangers of Chemical Hair Coloring & a Safe Alternative

Raw Food — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 23:17:20 +0000

I'm always surprised to see nutritionally savvy people (organic vegans, raw vegans, holistic health care practitioners) with dyed and chemically processed hair. I think there is a huge lack of awareness when it comes to the dangers of chemical hair coloring.

Dangers of Parabens, Chemicals, and Synthetic Ingredients in Body Care Products

Raw Food — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 02:45:54 +0000

What you put on your skin, face, and scalp is *just* as important as the food you put into your mouth. Be sure to read the label on all skin care and body care products.

Raw Food Video

Raw Food — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 07:37:00 +0000

A video of Paul Nison giving a presentation on raw foods. The video quality is kind of blurry/spotty, but the content is great.

Take-aways from Paul's presentation

1.) Strive to eat a majority of "high quality foods." High quality foods possess these 4 characteristics…

Raw Food Restaurant in Ashland Oregon Profiled in the News

Raw Food — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 07:14:00 +0000

A "sometimes-raw" food restaurant in Ashland, Oregon, called Mana Community Cafe, recently received some publicity in the Mail Tribune (a newspaper targeted towards southern Oregon). Manna Community Cafe serves all raw food on Sundays and Mondays. Article excerpt is below, and was written by Paris Achen…