Comments on: defending that my diet’s not all raw

By: Althea

Althea — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:53:11 +0000

If Wood sorrel is the little green clover with the tiny yellow flowers, I found that in my yard this year. I used to eat it as a kid. But I got an idea to mix this clover with dandelion. Dandelion is so bitter and it is hard to eat or drink. I thought maybe if I combined them together (the bitter with the sour) maybe they would cancel each other out. Seemed to work. So I was going to try it in a smoothie but didn’t get around to it and it is cold now. So next year I will try it again and hopefully it will help me get my dandelions (calcium) down. :) Althea

By: jayroo

jayroo — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:19:12 +0000

Ra: look for wood sorrel next summer. It’s often mistaken for clover, in fact most drawings of four leaf clover are actually drawings of four leaf wood sorrel. Anyway, it’s very delicious. Most people liken it to lemonade.

I think it’s good enough to eat by itself. But it also has a nice flavor in green smoothies. Adds some sweetness.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:33:19 +0000

Yes, the ionizers allow you to adjust the pH level.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:32:52 +0000

Mt. Olympus may be much better water. I have not viewed the water report to know what contaminants it does/doesn’t have. No, you’re not cancelling out the effects of Sole using tap water.

By: Lala

Lala — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:39:32 +0000

but am I ruining the sole in any way having tap water (in the actually water WITH the sole) or am I cancelling out the affects by having crappy water?!!!
Robyn what do you think about mount olympus?!!an okay choice instead of other water? honestly I can’t think of anyone i can borrow water from–though i really want to consider getting the RO and ionizer with tax returns (just gotta get my hubby on board)
in the group order—the top mounted ones—how much space do they take and do they all have adjustable PH levels? (ie 7 for drinking up to like 12 for cleaning?!!) THANKS (I can email you questions–just don’t know if they’ll get lost)

By: Ra

Ra — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:00:10 +0000

Thanks Jaroo!

I have used raw squash also to make a soups in my blendtec blender similar to their tortilla soup recipe they have in the blendtec recipe book.

The point of my post was to point out that I think there are certain vegatables that are more palatable cooked, like russet potatoes. Sure you can eat anything raw but will you is the question. I know brocolli is good for me but I won’t eat it raw. I love it in steamed with lemon juice and salt on it. If I cook it this way I might not get the maximum nutrients but I will eat a 100% more of it than I would otherwise.

Also what about the blendtec blender? I know our natural diet is not supposed to be fruits and vegatables whipped to absolute distruction in a blender. But it allows me to eat the things I know are good for me with ease.

My plan for the future is to incorporate more wild plants in my smooties next summer. Without the blendtec I know I wouldn’t do it because they just don’t taste good.

By: Ra

Ra — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:50:32 +0000

Thanks for the info Jayroo!!!

By: jayroo

jayroo — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:06:07 +0000

Tracy, there are a couple raw squash recipes in “Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen” by Ani Phyo. I think one is a butternut recipe and the other acorn, but you could use any hard squash. You chop the squash in a food processor until it’s small like couscous or rice.

I tried one of the recipes a couple of times. It calls for nuts, dried fruit, cilantro, and some spices. I really like it, but my wife thinks it’s a bit bland. So, I’m going to start making it for my lunches.

Also, the Boutenkos have a butternut squash cookie recipe on their website http://www.rawfamily.com/recipes.htm or in Victoria’s book “12 Steps to Raw Foods”. They are also good; although it’s a different kind of sweetness than you’d expect from cookies.

By: Ra

Ra — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:47:11 +0000

What about Mount Olympus?

I have looked at all the water options. If you don’t have a water set up like Rockin Robyn then the water I would recommend is Mount Olympus. The ph of their water is only 7.3 but they don’t treat their water and it is spring water.

Also they have weekly home delivery and it is affordable. The company is local as is the spring.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:13:09 +0000

Lala, if you’re drinking water from the tap all day, another teaspoon (in your Sole) isn’t going to make a difference.

Good: Brita water (at least the chlorine is removed by the charcoal)
Better: Reverse Osmosis or distilled water (from a neighbor, maybe?)
Best: R.O. system and then water ionizer in your house, so you’re getting completely pure, mineral water that is alkaline

You can read about this in one of the nutrition myths on my homepage.

(Anyone reading, I do group buys for GSG readers so they can get wholesale pricing on Life Ionizer models and R.O. systems, so write me at robyn@greensmoothiegirl.com if you want info about this.)