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The Fruit Scene in Austin, TX, Boulder, CO, and Berkeley, CA

Started this discussion. Last reply by Shananana-Bananana Apr 20. 10 Replies 0 Likes

Does anyone on this forum have any experience with these cities (have you lived there, visited, etc.)? As a junior in high school, I am currently looking for universities, and these are my three top…Continue

Tags: education, environmental, design, Austin, Boulder

Stomach Difficulties...Please Help.

Started this discussion. Last reply by ednshell Mar 12. 37 Replies 0 Likes

Here's my background.I have been 100% LFRV for about eight months now, after recovering from an eating disorder (anorexia) in which I went to treatment and gained enough weight, but then began losing…Continue

WWOOFing in America--Anyone know any great farms to WWOOF at?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rawbert Mar 5. 25 Replies 0 Likes

I want to WWOOF this summer, but I can't afford a plane ticket to Hawaii, so I'm stuck on the mainland. (;Does anyone here have any experience with WWOOFing? How did it go; what was it like?, etc.…Continue

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Baby Carrots

Started this discussion. Last reply by Shananana-Bananana Feb 20. 6 Replies 0 Likes

I'll keep this short and simple. Are carrots (particularly baby carrots) not an optimal part of one's diet? I recently started eating carrots again (I hadn't eaten them very often before), and now…Continue

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Shananana-Bananana is now friends with Jesse Radja and Katie

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Shananana-Bananana replied to Michael Lanfield's discussion How to stop fruit smoothies from fermenting?

"Freeze or semi-freeze bananas, then blend. After a few hours, it will have defrosted a little and will be more palatable than just a refrigerated smoothie."

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Shananana-Bananana replied to Melissa MixedUp's discussion Am I a hypocrite? Can I be a Vegan Chef while eating raw?

"I think that it would be absolutely fine if you did it! Like you mentioned, you can serve both cooked and raw vegan food (smoothies are AWESOME!). And ohmigosh, food trucks are awesome! You should get one!!! :D"

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Shananana-Bananana commented on Riela Molinuevo's blog post After 2 years of fighting with eating disorders and disapproving parents I FINALLY GET TO BE A RAW VEGAN

"Awesome! I'm super happy for you, especially since I'll be going to university soon myself. Best of luck, and remember to live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment! "

May 7

Shananana-Bananana replied to debbie driver's discussion How do you start the day? Whats your fav breakfast? :D

"Oh, I never thought of trying a spoon! Thanks. That'll definitely work better. (:"

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Shananana-Bananana replied to debbie driver's discussion How do you start the day? Whats your fav breakfast? :D

"Hey Ruby, just a quick question: how do you eat your kiwis? I bought a while flat of them, but they really irritate and chap my lips. I try to twist them open so that I don't rub the skin on my lips, but it doesn't work so well. Do you…"

May 7

Teri L commented on Shananana-Bananana's photo

JACKFRUIT!

"I like it too! yum :)"

May 6

Shananana-Bananana replied to Mango Mama's discussion I Wanna See Full Belly Pix!!!

"Haha, I'm flattered. (;"

May 6

Shananana-Bananana left a comment for Marissa Van

"You should be! This lifestyle is awesome. I can't imagine livin any other way. If you have any questions or want to talk or anything, feel free to message me! (:"

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"wow looks amazing, recipe?"

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Shananana-Bananana replied to Mango Mama's discussion I Wanna See Full Belly Pix!!!

"Seriously! I know that Durian and Freelee have the slogan "Go to bed like buddha, wake up like Ghandi" but I have yet to see either of them--or any other popular YouTube fruitarian--with a buddha belly! Maybe things get better after…"

May 6

Shananana-Bananana replied to Inspire's discussion Question about Exercise

"No worries! You'll be fine with just moderate exercise. Not everyone on here is a pro athlete. This diet just gives you lots of energy, though, so you might end up wanting to run a marathon! :)"

May 5

Shananana-Bananana replied to Kristin Rierson's discussion Bloated all the time....

"What does your daily intake of food look like? Make sure that you're using proper "food combining," the simpler the better. Maybe go on a mono island for a few days? I've heard that it does wonders with one's digestion.…"

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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.: I am somewhat new to the HCRV lifestyle, but certainly not to the quest for healthy living. I have been a vegetarian for over two years, and a vegan for almost as long. I became vegetarian/vegan for health AND ethical reasons (more ethical than health, originally). Around the same time that I began doing this, however, I developed an eating disorder (anorexia). Although this was largely due to psychological reasons, it was also, in a relatively small part, due to the fact that I have a naturally high metabolism and also began running (up to 4 miles over the summer before I started high school), which boosted it. Unlike some individuals with eating disorders, I wasn't out to loose weight--I was trying to eat "as healthily as possible." Over the next year, my eating disorder progressed until I was down to an extremely unhealthy weight, and my parents were forced to send me to an inpatient treatment facility. When I first arrived, they wouldn't even take me in because of my dangerously low heart rate (in the low thirties, and dipping into the twenties), and sent me to the hospital where I could be closely monitored with equipment, etc., and where I was tube-fed (and/or fed orally) a large amount of calories and forced to lie in a hospital bed all day. The doctors actually thought that I was hiding food somehow because of how little I was gaining weight on a 3000, 4000, and even 5000-calorie diet (I'm 5'4''). Once I was finally allowed back at the facility, the doctor and nutritionist struggled to force enough food into me to get my weight up, and they were somewhat frustrated with my stubbornness when it came to veganism and healthy eating (these were seen as part of the eating disorder). It took another three or four gruelling months to get me up to my ideal weight. I left treatment with a 3000+ calorie prescription and a meal plan with SAD food ratios (a certain amount of servings of each food group each meal and snack). However, I found this difficult: I was almost always sickly full, my digestive system was terribly upset, and I felt horrible overall. In my search for a better eating pattern, I eventually transitioned toward a more raw lifestyle, and soon came upon fruitarianism, which I immediately embraced. I absolutely love eating this way. It has helped me to overcome my struggle with eating enough for my body to thrive (so, I am now able to maintain my [healthy] weight). I feel much less full, and hardly ever sick to my stomach like I once did. I love the simplicity of it, the logic of it all, the way it makes my body feel (energetic, whole, natural), and--of course--the fact that this diet (not as in weight-loss diet, as in lifestyle) is composed mainly of fruit: my absolute favorite kind of food! I am so, so grateful for finding HFRV. I don't know how I could live without it.

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Please tell us about your dietary inclinations:: I'm HCRV already

Reading "The 80-10-10 Diet" by Dr Doug Graham is vital for succeeding on this lifestyle. Please acquire this book as soon as possible.: I will read the book

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My favourite books/movies/authors/pastimes are....: I love reading books, pretty much any books I can get my hands on, as long as they interest me (but I especially like literary fiction). I couldn't pick a favorite if you asked me. This kind of goes with that territory, but I also enjoy learning as much as I can. Other key pieces and passions include running, exercising in general, nature (incl. caring for and connecting with nature), singing, creativity and imagination, and the little things.

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Negative thoughts creeping in...

Posted on March 17, 2013 at 8:45am 4 Comments 0 Likes

Today is one of those occasional days when I really get down on myself. They don't happen as often as they used to, but I guess that they're still here.

I've been trying to work on my mental health lately, since I had neglected it for so long. But I find myself pulled in opposite directions--between the ambitious, driven side and the side that encourages relaxation, rest, no stress. I call the former the lazy side. And I don't think that I like it. At all.

At times…

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The Best Salad Dressing I've Ever Had

Posted on January 26, 2013 at 9:00am 6 Comments 5 Likes

This impromptu recipe is amazingly simple (duh.) and is absolutely SCRUMDILIUMPTIOUS. (Yes, I made up that word. If it is actually a word, it certainly is not spelled correctly.) It's sweet and creamy, but with a (very) subtle bite from the green onion. I hope that you enjoy it if you happen to try it out! (:

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At 11:18pm on April 8, 2013, Alexandra R. said…: I misssssssssss you <3

At 12:49pm on April 2, 2013, Lux said…: Thanks for the add! :) And I like your username too. :)

At 2:51am on March 30, 2013, Jess Freedom said…: Thanks, lovely! Pleasure to meetcha!

At 3:41pm on March 5, 2013, Tom Holowka said…: Hey just wanted to elaborate a little bit more for you since you actually had talked to this dude (didn't think you would have). When I talked to him on the phone he said that eating 80/10/10 at his place was awesome and that he would provide everything I needed to do so. He was familiar w/ the diet and even said Doug Graham used to be roommates w/ him. I was psyched.

When I got there it was a diff. Story. He would spend abt $40 a week on food for 4 people (def not enough for someone doing hard manual labor all day). And the work I was doing, it was very little farm work and learning about farming and much more like manual labor.

The guy had odd behavior. You would ask him questions and he would just stare at you. Then you would be doing something and out of nowhere he would be yelling at you. Him and I clashed early and often. I didn't have a good experience there nor did the 3 others who were with me at the time.

I've since met others who have been there and didn't exactly have glowing recommendations.

I'm not saying you shouldn't go there, just sharing my experience. Hope that helps. The other farms I've been to are in Hawaii so I can't give you anymore scoop on the south fla scene.

At 9:36pm on January 23, 2013, Christine Kalyvas said…: That'd be awesome, All my friends just think I'm crazy lol so its nice to know I'm not alone here. Add me on Facebook and we can all plan something (:
http://www.facebook.com/christine.kalyvas

At 9:09am on January 13, 2013, Chris P. said…: Thank you very much, that is very nice of you to say! :) I am honored to be friends with you! :)

At 6:24am on November 22, 2012, Shannon Lee said…: Thanks for the advice, i will keep that in mind :p Congrats on your raw vegan life, cant imagine how you would feel after five months of this lifestyle! I am looking for new friends to talk to about living this way, incase you ever want to chat! ;)

At 2:43pm on November 19, 2012, Nic said…: hi! how are you? :D

At 12:48pm on September 3, 2012, Spunky Brewster said…: Thanks :) I just now figured out that where the comments were lol. I can believe it was a nickname before you went fruity. My sister has a friend named Anna, and people call her Anna Banana.. for no reason lol.