"Going Nuts"

Hi to all my Raw friends,
I have to confess. I have been heavy on the nuts an seeds lately. I don't know what's happening. I know this is a stressful time of year for us all, however, I get started on those nuts and seeds and then I can't stop. When I first became raw, two years ago. I ate nuts and seeds very sparingly. Now I find myself binging on them all the time. I have gained back 15 pounds since my Juice feast. The good thing is, I have been 100% raw vegan and haven't swayed. The bad thing is, I have been an emotional eater my entire life. This is not he way to go for me. I prayed often that the nut and seed binges are not a major set back for me. I wondered if maybe my body is trying to tell me that I have a deficiency. I researched the vitamin and mineral content of nuts and seeds and this is what I came up with. I have a vitamin B deficiency. It really helped me to check in with myself.

NOTE: THIS IS A MODIFIED VERSION OF NUTRIENTS AND SOURCE FOODS FROM RAWSOME! BY BRIGITTE MARS. I HAVE LEFT OUT SOME ITEMS, SUCH AS GRAINS, BEANS AND FERMENTED FOODS IN ORDER TO FOCUS ON THE FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND SPROUTED FOODS.

Nuts and Seeds Alternatives

B complex(all nuts) (green leafy vegetables)

B1(Thiamine)(almonds, (green leafy vegetables, avocado)
brazil nuts, pine nuts, broccoli, asparagus,peas,
and pistachio nuts, chia, pineapple, watermelon and
flax, pumpkin, sesame apricots, avocado).
and sunflower seeds.)


B2(Riboflavin)(all nuts, (green leafy vegetables,like collard
and sunflower seeds. greens and spinach, broccoli, okra,
asparagus, avocado and black currants).

B3(Niacin)(sunflower seeds) (green leafy vegetables, broccoli,
asparagus, squash, tomatoes,
cantaloupe, strawberries, raspberries,
watermelon, and plums).

B5(Pantothenic Acid) (green leafy vegetables, asparagus,
(flax, sunflower and avocados, broccoli, cabbages, papaya,
sesame seeds, cashews. pineapple, watermelon and yams).
hazelnuts and pecans)


B6(Pyridoxine) (green leafy vegetables, apples
(sunflower seeds, avocados, asparagus, bananas,
brazil nuts, chestnuts, blueberries, cantaloupe, cabbage,
hazelnuts and walnuts) carrots, grapes, mangoes, oranges,
onions, plums, squash, sweet potatoes,
tomatoes and watermelon).

B12(Cyanocobalamin) (Alfalfa leaves, Barley grass, mustard greens
(sunflower seeds) plums, seaweed, spirulina, sprouts and
wheatgrass)

B15(Pangamic Acid) (There is no documentation of a fresh
(almonds) fruit or vegetable alternative)

B17(Laetrile) (blackberries, cranberries,
(almonds, flax and elderberries, raspberries, sprouts,
sesame seeds) strawberries and wheatgrass)

THERE IS TONS MORE VALUABLE INFORMATION IN THIS BOOK. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.

138 days post juice feast

Wow! I haven't been here in a while. It's been 138 days since I completed the juice feast. Life has been good post JF and I've been enjoying my 100% raw vegan lifestyle. I must admit, I miss the way I felt on the juice feast. The euphoria and weightlessness made me feel magical. To be able to transform myself was an awesome experience. In August I made yet another major decision. I cut off all my dreadlocks. It was difficult letting them go, however, it was another step towards transformation and renewal. Cutting my hair meant letting go of the past and making room for the new.




I have to tell you that it wasn't easy when I first began this raw journey. I had many hurdles to jump. I was very ill, had difficulty walking and was overweight before going raw and then juicing. I needed to take better charge of my health so I went raw overnight and I never gave up. It was too important to me to turn back to the SAD(Standard American Diet). I don't suggest that everyone go 100% raw and I don't suggest doing it overnight. Go at your own pace. Do what's best for you. I still need to check in with myself from time to time. We all have our challenges. I find that I need to pace myself when feeling stressed or confronted with unplanned circumstances. Planning my meals is the key to my success. I find that if I do not plan, I have tendency to overeat nuts and seeds. For me, the most challenging of all, is my family and friends. I am the only one in my family who eats raw, therefore I am surrounded by cooked food daily. I still cook for my husband even though I do not eat the food I prepare for him. I feel empowered that I am able to maintain my diet with such challenges. When I go to out to eat I always have a cool bag with raw goodies and my own homemade dressing. I can create a wonderful vegan salad with my goodies to a basic dinner salad or a plate of raw veggies. I never feel left out at social gatherings. I just become more creative.



Today I have decided to go on a water fast because nine days from now, I will be celebrating my 50th birthday. I would like to begin this new phase of my life with complete purity. For the first time in my life, I can say that I have literally been reborn. Because of my raw and vegan lifestyle,at age 50, I am not on any medication and my health has improved by leaps and bounds.

Until next time,
Blessings to all

Life After Juice Feasting

Life After Juice feasting (Day 28)

It's been 28 days since I broke my juice feast. Settling back into eating has its challenges. Everything tastes so good. I have to watch myself carefully, as to not awaken old overeating habits. Being 100% raw vegan is a permanent lifestyle for me. I am setting new goals for myself as far as physical exercise. I was not very good about keeping up a routine in the past and my muscle tone reveals my neglect. I am continuing to feel fantastic. If It were possible, I would juice feast
for a year. It's not recommended to juice feast more than 3 months unless you
are under the care of a professional.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None

Dreams: I have some memory. Only bits and pieces.
Energy level upon waking: Moderate
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

This is what I had today

16 ounces of coconut water

Mixed sprout salad and dulse over baby greens w/ sunflower seeds and pepita seeds w/ flax seed oil, hemp oil, dried herbs and apple cider vinegar.

Flax crackers

Watermelon slices

8 oz of soaked prunes



Detox Symptoms: A little more sleepy then normal.

Eliminations: Daily
Food cravings: Only for raw vegan live food.

Physical changes: I started putting some weight back on. I did get pretty thin while juice feasting. I am now needing to maintain my current weight.
Emotional changes: I feel content and happy
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min


Challenges: Keeping the "sleeping giant"(appetite)from waking up, out of control.

My starting weight: 143 lbs
My juice feasting ending weight 119 lbs
Todays weight: 125 lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 24 lbs

Weight gain post juice feast: 6 lbs


My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .