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Weight Loss
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Started this discussion. Last reply by RawPeron Feb 17.
Iron
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Marcel Chenier Feb 22.
Eat 5 small meals or 3 large ones?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Luis Dec. 3, 2009.
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"Spinach, Swiss chard, beet greens and rhubarb contain a substance known as oxalic acid that may bind iron and lessen its absorption, thus these may not be the best iron providers, despite their iron contents." From "Bec…
There is a lot to be said for clarity!
So I must clarify something I said earlier. I made it sound like Selenium was REQUIRED for the liver to process Iron; when more clearly put, Selenium is essential for overall liver function. Selenium protects…
I've added pumpkin seeds to my big salad everyday. When I saw Brendan speak a few weeks ago he mentioned them as a good source of iron.
okay: Cacao is an ongoing debate - some people swear by it, others claim it is poison. It works for some, is terrible for others...
I did a right up for my ensemble-mates on iron. Here's the "good stuff":
Iron-rich veggies and fruits:
chlorella
s…
Chlorella and spirulina (whole foods not supplements) and dark leafy greens (in smoothies) are my main source of iron. My fav way is to take Chlorella with a green smoothie -- kale, blueberry's, water, kiwi, 2*Vega or Hemp or Brown rice protein in t…
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Do you have a regular family doctor you see? It's so improtant to be with a physician that follows your health and knows your history. After finding you had low Iron and hemoglobin I wonder if your physician had your Ferritin tested (that's…
My understanding is that you shouldn't have to bother with counting calories on a whole foods diet. Especially if you are concentrating on vegetables.
Hi Brooke,
I am kinda new to the vegan lifestyle too, so i dunno if I qualify to give advice but what I've experienced is that I get full a lot quicker with raw veggies (probably due to the fiber) than I did when I was eating cooked food
I am starting to implement a vegan raw food lifestyle. I am looking to take off 15lbs, I believe this lifestyle will help. But I was wondering if I should calorie count, or just eat as many fruits and vegetables as I want until I am full?
Hey John, that's weird about the headaches. That has never happened to me that I can remember. I usually always feel great when I eat raw cocao. I believe that caffeine in small doses is not harmful and like that website indicated, raw chocolate onl…
Thanks,
great link...
i had a roommate who was a big raw chocolate fan... not sure why but it gave me headaches maybe something to do with his preparation. great stats for nutrition. maybe i can fall in love with the raw bean on its own... i have a…
Raw Chocolate is a very low source of caffeine and is loaded with nutrients and minerals that our body need, including iron. Check it out!
http://www.sunfood.com/buy/1/5/507/Cacao-Beans--8-oz--Sunfood--raw--certified-organic-/1059.aspx
Chocolate is a source of Caffeine... and a lot of women don't want to hear it however the lovely Cocoa pleasure takes it harmful tolls on the liver leaving it depleted of useful sugars that cleanse the blood.. and then the abuse on the adrenals. I m…
Make sure you aren't consuming caffiene while eating high iron foods - it will mess with assorption. A spoonful of molases (on oatmeal) is a good source of iron. Are you a runner by any chance? I had low iron while training for a marathon and my hem…
Sure, Parsly and spinach are great sources, but you can't beat the worlds favorate food as an iron source. That's right, I'm talking about Chocolate. Raw Chocolate in fact, or in other words Cocao. It may not have a whole lot of Iron in it, but it h…
Luis is right about the Spinach however as the link provides magical Parsley trumps the Spinach by far... even though it is not as yummy as Popeye's favorite... The body needs iron within 4 hours of athletic activity. Most accidents happen when your…
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