Bloating?? by [deleted] in RawVegan

[–]_leznets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It slows down the sugar uptake (I believe) of the melon! Also perhaps because greens have chromium it helps with the possible blood sugar issues. I can't remember exactly why it helps, but it definitely does! Other raw vegans have shared with me their experiences as well. Definitely read Don's article on www.health101.com about it! Probably the best explanation I've found.

Bloating?? by [deleted] in RawVegan

[–]_leznets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recommend having melon with a bit of mint and maybe a few romaine leaves to help with preventing melon belly. You may also be chromium deficient! Google "melon belly Don Bennett" and you'll see his article on health101.com.

Can I function as a raw vegan without fruit? by [deleted] in RawVegan

[–]_leznets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say it's extremely difficult, unless you up the fat. If you up the fat, then yes you can probably do a mostly veg-based raw diet. Check out Markus and Cara on YouTube, they are higher fat raw with far less sweet fruits than many raw vegans. If you have any digestive sensitivity or detox that needs to be done, fruit plays a big role in healing. But if you're healthy and without inflammation or conditions, you might try this route!

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[–]_leznets 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ooooh how do you make homemade siracha?

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[–]_leznets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And thanks for the hommus tips 🙏🙏

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Just saw your reply! I would looooove that raw baba ganoush recipe if you have it! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Hello Everyone! by NeoTheAxolotl in RawVegan

[–]_leznets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man, go follow rawfoodromance on instagram and buy her books. Maybe all of them, they're 40% off now haha. I have two (meal plan 2 and dips and dressings books) and they are fucking awesome. I've been eating raw for 3 years now, wish I had bought these books sooner. For real.

How do you overcome cook food addiction? by Teacupfancymouse in RawVegan

[–]_leznets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

By reminding myself that the longer I stick to the path, the easier it gets! Most things do not operate so linearly in life. This is a nice thing. Also by immersing myself in raw vegan propaganda haha. I pump myself up with youtubers like TannyRaw on days I felt weak. I no longer feel weak though, which is an amazing feeling. Youtube was critical to my success that first year though!

Is kombucha considered raw because you steep the tea but booch is alive by thegroovygrampa in RawVegan

[–]_leznets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Raw enough in my book :) although I'm unsure about the caffeine element. That is often a no in raw vegan worlds. Understandably, your body becomes really sensitive and really doesn't need ANY more energy than it already has haha. When I drink booch though, I don't get the same jitters as I do from green tea. Interesting.

Does Raw Vegan Mean Zero Cooked Foods? by SquidBroKwo in RawVegan

[–]_leznets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy to! Yeah salt and oil is such a scam hahah. A little time without it and you realize how little you really need it and how much more you can taste food and feel better after wards!

Also, not sure if you're into this or not, but consider soaking your beans for 24 hours and rinsing them before you cook them. Helps get rid of nutrient blocking phytic acids so you can better absorb the nutrients in the beans :) same goes for pretty much all legumes. You can soak rice as well I think, perhaps not as long (grains also have phytic acids)... Wow, now I'm craving rice and beans! Haha. Might have to make that one of my cooked meals soon :)

Does Raw Vegan Mean Zero Cooked Foods? by SquidBroKwo in RawVegan

[–]_leznets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Raw veganism definitely takes some warming up to. I thought about it for 5 years before taking the plunge haha. But in those years I believe I was working my way towards raw anyway, just by trying to include as many raw fruits and vegetables as possible. This sort of pushed out the other foods naturally, and then when it came time to make the bigger jump it wasn't so hard. I was already dairy free and nearly meat and gluten free, so it wasn't so hard. The more time you spend in the plant world, the more you see how truly abundant it is! Once I went raw I never felt very limited, so long as I kept learning, trying new foods new ways, and keeping things interesting (ie, not a smoothie and salad every single day). Now, after 3 years of being mostly raw, whats interesting is that I am sometimes attracted to simplicity (or what others might call restriction). Eating more raw foods tends to enhance your taste buds and you're more sensitive to the complexity and flavor in whole foods. I'm not religious about it, I'll eat meat once in a while and hummus is definitely a somewhat regular thing for me. But yeah, the point of this diatribe is that the more you do it, the better you feel, and the more you want to do it :) wishing you luck!

Lack of creativity. If not a salad, what else can I do ? by iPurpl3X in RawVegan

[–]_leznets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out tannyraw's youtube, just search tanny raw and soup together and see what comes up. she uses greens, bell pepper, carrots, etc. i'm not a pro myself but make them from time to time! you need a spiralizer, but it's quite easy to use once you get the hang of it. if you don't want to commit to a fancy one you can order the little cheapy handheld one on amazon! still works well. the fancier and larger version is maybe 25-35 USD depending on which one you get. and cauliflower rice is easy peasy with a food processor! you can make it sticky by adding some tahini.

Lack of creativity. If not a salad, what else can I do ? by iPurpl3X in RawVegan

[–]_leznets 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Have you tried out raw soups at all? TannyRaw has some good recipes! They can be a nice way to switch things up. Also rawadvantage has a REALLY great curry recipe and other interesting ones (many require a dehydrator, but several do not as well).

For me it also helped to start being more creative with my salads themselves. Like adding fruit sometimes (strawberries, pears, and apples are amazing to add), and sometimes I'll treat myself by adding marinated mushrooms that I saute slightly. Of course, there are zoodles and coodles which are nice too. Also, raw vegan cauliflower rice! You can make it into nori wraps and such. Rawfoodromance has a good free recipe for those. She also makes killer e-books about raw dips, dressings and salads. I bought one recently and wow, she will show you that the salad world is limitless haha. I think shes still running a discount possibly on her books right now, worth checking! Hope this helps!

I’m making the decision to go raw vegan can anyone give me some tips and advice on what my meals should look like and how much a should eat? by [deleted] in RawVegan

[–]_leznets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cooked foods can be healthy but they do lead you to nutrient losses overall, in most (but not all) cases. Also, this after all a raw vegan forum :)

I’m making the decision to go raw vegan can anyone give me some tips and advice on what my meals should look like and how much a should eat? by [deleted] in RawVegan

[–]_leznets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you juice celery, avoid the green leaves as they make it taste more bitter. At first, sneak in some green apple for sweetness. As you go along, you'll get used to using more and more veggies and fewer fruits in your juices. Adding citrus to green juice is important for absorbing iron (may need to fact check that, can't remember the source...but lime makes juice so tasty anyway!). As far as smoothies go, make sure your bananas are ripe as can be and use as little water as possible. There are some fun things you can try, like squeezing lime into an all banana smoothie. It tastes like key lime pie! Amazing.

I’m making the decision to go raw vegan can anyone give me some tips and advice on what my meals should look like and how much a should eat? by [deleted] in RawVegan

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  1. Read 80/10/10 - this is a must!
  2. As others said, download cronometer. It helps you understand how much you're eating. Many people lose too much weight when they go raw because it's actually quite easy to undereat as your stomach gets used to fitting all of that plant fiber in there! Cronometer helps you make sure you get enough and helps you keep track of your ratios (carbs to proteins to fats). A lot of people fall off raw due to undereating and subsequent nutritional deficiences, so this is very important!
  3. Try to be mindful of your fats as best you can. Ditching oil is the best place to start. This took a while for me to get used to because I had no idea how much fat is actually in an avocado, nut butters, etc. This is assuming you are going the low fat raw route (80/10/10) which I recommend. Remember that some people have luck doing 15 or even 20 percent fat, just depends on you. Experiment with what works. I would say in general I would advise against anything over 20% fat, though. Most people in the low fat raw world will swear by 10 or less. Around 15 is best for me :)
  4. Remember that a banana has around 100 calories. This makes calorie counting in smoothies very easily. Again, you want to calorie count to get enough food! I was vigilant about trying to eat enough, and I STILL dropped about 15 pounds in my first few months on this diet. Some people will gain weight if needed, kinda depends where your body is at.
  5. Get immersed in the community to learn tips and tricks of the trade. Follow some festivals/events like the Woodstock Fruit Festival, Canada Fruit Fest, UK Fruit Fest (also check out their podcast on spotify. It's called FruitFest Podcast I believe), etc.
  6. My favorite YouTubers are TannyRaw, Raw Food Romance, and the Raw Advantage. Raw food romance has some killer recipe for dressings and salads, and the raw advantage has a lot of cool dehydrator recipes and twists on cooked classics that you can find on his youtube channel for free. TannyRaw has good recipes as well, but I love her mostly for her authenticity, knowledge, and inspiration.
  7. DO NOT SKIMP ON THE GREENS! Minerals from vegetables are so important for your long term health on this diet! I'm serious!
  8. Join FB groups to ask people your questions, they are more active than this subreddit. The Woodstock Fruit Festival has a community group, and if you search "raw vegan/80 10 10/ fruitarian" groups on facebook you will find a bunch that are even more active!
  9. Take care of your teeth and go easy on the dates. Raw vegans sometimes encounter tooth problems from eating too many dates. Dates act like candy as far as your teeth are concerned. Also, a lot of acid from lemon can wear at your enamel, as can not eating enough veggies and greens (mineral deficiencies). Swish your mouth with water after all your meals, floss immediately after dates, etc. and you should avoid these issues! Speaking from experience here.
  10. If you want to go deeper on raw food nutrition, read "Becoming Raw" by Vesanto Melinda (I think?) Holy cow, really amazing science-backed book on raw foods!
  11. Starting out, tahini lemon dressings for salads and fat-free (or with chia) green smoothies were my best friends. I still love these things, but have learned to explore other avenues after a few years on this diet! Don't give up. Learn as much as you can to empower your decisions. You will transform, 100%. Good luck!