Had some friends that were raw foodist. Due to a long story ( vengeful friends, social services)they had to speak to a nutritionist . Only change to the diet -- maybe add some cooked beans occasionally. Once again , maybe an odd idea- but well thought out by mom and dad.
Don't let the space bugs bite!
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beth b - Nov 07, 2009 3:36:18 pm PST #29665 of 30000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Vortex - Nov 07, 2009 4:06:19 pm PST #29666 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I think that a raw diet can be good or bad, depending on how you deal with it. If you think it out and pay attention to the nutritional aspects, it can be fine. but, if you think a raw diet is just eating salad all of the time, it's a problem.
Hil R. - Nov 07, 2009 4:31:03 pm PST #29667 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I've heard a few recommendations for this page for info on weight gain in kids: [link] It's got yet another version of the avocado pudding at the bottom -- this one with added fruit and nut butter.
Vortex - Nov 07, 2009 4:51:31 pm PST #29668 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
He's generally okay, I just know that they're always on the lookout for ways to sneak extra fat into his diet when needed.
Steph L. - Nov 07, 2009 5:15:24 pm PST #29669 of 30000
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
In the complete opposite of raw food, Trader Joe's has a frozen concoction of scallops, peas, and mushrooms in a sauce that's mostly crème frâiche and Emmental cheese. We just had it over pasta, and it is REALLY good. (I would have preferred more peas, but if that's my biggest complaint, I'm taking the win.)
Jessica - Nov 07, 2009 5:16:34 pm PST #29670 of 30000
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
I wonder what raw foodists with a family history of food allergies feed their kids. My neighbors' kids can't have nuts or tropical fruits (including avocado and banana), so dairy is pretty much a must for keeping their calorie intake up.
I didn't see the raw food diet as being "discredited," only the claim that it was a more natural, and by definition more healthy, diet.
The claim that raw foods are healthier because heat destroys nutrients has been pretty thoroughly proven false.
Cashmere - Nov 07, 2009 5:40:11 pm PST #29671 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
We have a raw food "cook book" which actually requires some low heat or dehydration for some recipes.
So in addition to the horribly muscle aches today, I've started getting cold sweats. I'm really over this virus.
Pix - Nov 07, 2009 5:41:02 pm PST #29672 of 30000
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Cash, I'm so sorry you're so sick.
Cashmere - Nov 07, 2009 5:43:38 pm PST #29673 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
Thanks, Kristin. I feel bad for whinging so much. I don't get sick very often and I'm really bad at it. I'm also shocked at how hard hitting this virus is. I swear, I feel like I have a broken rib every time I cough.
Lee - Nov 07, 2009 5:46:40 pm PST #29674 of 30000
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Ugh, Cashmere. I hope you recover soon.