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What the world eats in a week...in photos!

Started this discussion. Last reply by KP May 10. 8 Replies 6 Likes

http://imgur.com/a/mN8ZsThis photo blog was very interesting and enlightening! And as a human being with all my strong points and faults, I could not help but…Continue

Helllllllppp me! Horrible heartburn on orange (juice) island.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan Apr 10. 13 Replies 0 Likes

Quick background info because I know you guys are gonna ask for it. ;-)Haven't consumed meat in 10 years. Vegan (cooked and raw alternated) for 2 years. 100% 811 since January 7th (so...just over…Continue

Tags: reflux, acid, heartburn, juice, yeast

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You might be an 80-10-10'er if...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Pulse Apr 12. 91 Replies 13 Likes

You might be an 80-10-10'er if your kitchenware consists solely of a Vitamix, that cheap food processor from Target, a spiralizer, a giant wooden serving bowl, a ceramic knife, a fork, 2 quart sized…Continue

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Kirra Mangoloid Adams commented on Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan's photo

Weekly fare for two adult raw vegans and one raw vegan baby!

"@Isabel, making sure to eat fruit before it goes bad and toss overripened fruit outside of your home or in an inside bin with a lid should help plenty. Fruit flies are attracted to fermented fruit, not properly ripe fruit. They…"

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Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan replied to heloise's discussion Are pansies leaves edible?

"Happy to help! :)"

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Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan commented on Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan's photo

Weekly fare for two adult raw vegans and one raw vegan baby!

"Isabel, we haven't been having an issue with fruit flies lately, though we most certainly have in the past! I'm really careful to remove any damaged fruit as soon as I notice it and clean up all food mess every evening. That…"

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Christina commented on Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan's photo

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"Wow! Look at those mangoes in particular! This is what I would like my family to have!"

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chris m commented on Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan's photo

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"Sweeeeeeet... literally :oD"

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Waverly commented on Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan's photo

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"Wow I wish I could afford that many mangoes! Lol mmmmmm....... (drooling)"

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Renee commented on Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan's photo

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"Who needs counter space when you don't have to cook? ;)"

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Isabel Powell commented on Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan's photo

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"Wonderful! Be it smells good in there! Question: How do you keep the the fruity flies in control naturally? Have trouble w/those! Thanks for sharing"

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Frugisaurus commented on Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan's photo

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"wow how beautiful! Like an ocean of fruit"

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Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan replied to heloise's discussion Are pansies leaves edible?

"Yes, pansies are a form of violets. Susun Weed, Wise Woman Herbalist, highly promotes the flowers and leaves of all cultivars of violets. You can google "Susun Weed violets" for more info.(Disclaimer: Susun Weed is a big…"

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Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan replied to Jesi Di's discussion Internal back pain?

"You say frequent urination...are you also experiencing urgency, feeling like you can't get all the pee out, and/or burning or intense sensation when urinating? You very well may have a urinary tract infection and they tend to spread quickly to…"

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KP replied to Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan's discussion What the world eats in a week...in photos!

"THanks interesting pics. They should get one of belize,it's tropical tons of fruit,we are going to visit there in the next year."

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Caveivore replied to Melissa Marks aka Mama Orangutan's discussion What the world eats in a week...in photos!

"I want to move to Guatemala now..."

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Our community would be delighted to know you better. Please tell us more about yourself and what brought you to 30BaD. Detailed responses will only be accepted (feel free to reapply with more detail if at first not approved as a member). We suggest you pick a name other than your own if you want to maintain anonymity.: Hi there! I'm a fruit-loving raw vegan mama to a breastfed raw vegan baby girl and wife to a kickass raw vegan husband. Happy to be here with other fruities! :)

What is your gender? PLEASE NOTE: To enhance the community experience, profile pics of yourself are *REQUIRED* to gain membership. Membership will be declined otherwise.: womyn

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Are you Connected?: yes i am

My favourite books/movies/authors/pastimes are....: I am a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and a Florida Licensed Midwife (LM), and I have a deep passion for gentle, unhindered birth. I also dabble in herbal medicine and enjoy making intentional, pretty jewelry. Two furry babies share this space and life with me: a Lhasa Apso named Panda and a beautiful kitty named Ophelia. I read mainly childbirth-related books, but always find time for some fantasy novels (The Sevenwaters Trilogy by Juliette Marillier is my favorite, followed closely by Mists of Avalon). Oh, and I also love to sing.

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Durianrider & Freelee started this site to bring together high carb, raw vegan lifestylists' across the Globe! 30bad is a high standard and high performance team! We're here to help you make our team! Let us know what HCRV assistance do you need?: Growing up, I was never a big fruit eater. I actually preferred vegetables! And I never really understood why until I stumbled across 30BaD's "How does ripe fruit taste/look" thread. Then I had an epiphany! Almost all my life, I have been trying to eat unripe fruits! No wonder fruits were always too "sour" for me, too hard, too chalky, basically unpalatable.

Now that I have recognized what has been happening all these years, I have been indulging in TOTALLY ripe fruit. However, sometimes the sweetness is too much for me, and I'm finding it difficult to eat enough fruit in one sitting. I'm munching my way through it nonetheless (because I want the energy fruit provides!), but I was just wondering if anyone has any advice or tips, especially regarding how long it will take for my tastebuds and my stomach to adapt to eating so much fruit. And is there anything I can do to speed the process along? Thanks! :)

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100 Squats a Day 30-Day Challenge

Posted on April 2, 2013 at 3:22pm 20 Comments 1 Like

My husband and I have decided to do Ted Carr's 100 Squats a Day 30-Day Challenge, and we started today! Besides daily walking and occasional yoga, neither of us have ever done any high-intensity workouts before, so we are both excited and nervous! I'll be documenting the challenge, complete with before and after pics and weekly squat videos, on our blog here:…

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Addicted to fats...going overt-free for one month to bring candida down to healthy levels!

Posted on March 21, 2013 at 1:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes

So somehow in the last month I've gotten myself addicted to an excess amount of fat. It's most likely stress related, but it has now gotten out of hand and I need to fix it. I am not one of those 811'ers who is afraid of overts. I believe that overt fats, when consumed at a maximum of 10% of daily calories, can be quite beneficial. The problem, of course, is that I've been consuming upwards of 20% fat daily! I do plan on including a small amount of overt fats for the rest of my days. …

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That moment when...

Posted on March 10, 2013 at 1:02pm 5 Comments 0 Likes

...you rip your date in half, inspect the half without the pit, eat it, and then remove the pit from the other half only to discover a weevil and tons of poop.

I gagged a little. And then fed the weevil half to the dog. :-)

NEW BLOG POST: Nick's Story (curing depression and colitis, losing 55 pounds, and changing his life forever!)

Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:30pm 5 Comments 2 Likes

My husband Nick shares how he first got into raw foods and veganism and how changing his diet changed his life. Check out his incredible transformation and show him some love. :-)

http://eatinglikeorangutans.blogspot.com/2013/03/guest-post-nicks-story.html

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At 7:34am on January 30, 2013, Chloe said…: Hi! Loved your blog post with all the photos, very encouraging to see your little one loving the raw food! Mine is getting there slowly, but we're new to it so he does occasionally remember things like bread, and whatever anyone else is eating!
Thanks for adding me xxx

At 12:15am on January 23, 2013, Soleil Moon said…: Thank you so much! I'm sure it will take me awhile to figure all of this out, lol.

At 7:52pm on June 20, 2012, Catherine said…: Hi there, how are you going ? Fruity hugs to you !

At 1:12am on May 16, 2012, Kolin said…: Thanks for the good wishes, MamaOrangutan!

At 7:58pm on April 13, 2012, Shelah Segal said…: Thanks for the invite! I love Tallahassee -- my daughter went to school there and I always enjoyed visiting. New Leaf Market was my favorite hangout :)

At 4:40am on March 17, 2012, Action Orangutan said…: Hey girl!

I mean woman.

At 6:52am on March 13, 2012, sannabanna said…: thanks for accepting my friend request :) i figure that you might be able to give me some advice since youre mammalicious yourself. see, i have a close friend of mine who's 4months pregnant, and she's considering starting 811 lifestyle. do you think its doable to convert to this lifestyle while pregnant? she eats very healthfully seen with conventional eyes, but meats, dairy products and breads are all a part of her staples.

gratefully, sanna

At 12:42pm on February 10, 2012, vegan witch Ⓥ said…: WELCOME to the Pagan & Witch Group

At 10:35am on July 13, 2011, Priscilla said…: Nice to see you on here, darlin!!! :D I finally joined, lol :D

At 11:08am on May 19, 2011, katherine said…: Lovely to meet you and many blessings on your journey to motherhood. LFRV is the super diet for a super mum!