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Raw Success Story: How I Became A Raw Vegan

- by Jeff Golfman of TheCoolVegetarian.com

Once upon a time I was a meat-eating, McDonald’s-loving, fried-food junkie. I hated vegetables, never ate greens, and fruit was only consumed as an artificial flavouring in a soda pop drink.

Favourites included meat, fries, Heinz ketchup, ice cream, candied carrots, breads, pastas, chicken noodle soup, eggs, toast, hot dogs, bacon, cookies, chocolate, popcorn, candy, gum, and Slurpees.

So… how did I get from SAD to RAW?

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Overcoming Excessive and Compulsive Eating

by Tera Warner

If you do it, you know it and it’s not fun. The classic polite smile as the plate of hummus comes around. You politely refuse. But as soon as you’ve got a moment to yourself behind closed doors the compulsion over takes you.

It starts with a dip of the fingers and ends with a half-stunned stare at the bottom of an empty bowl. Many of us inspired about health and vibrant living have come from a background of less than ideal eating patterns.

One of the many traps into which a lot of “Raw Foodists” fall, or any dieter or binger for that matter, is the trap of feast, then famine. If you’re one of the women who constantly puts her attention on the last 10 pounds to lose, then you know this trap all too well.

The 24 hour fast followed by the 3 hour binge. What does it take to finally achieve balance? How do we finally get into communication with ourselves and apply the tools that help us thrive and feel our best? At times it can seem a constant struggle, especially if you’ve come from a lifetime of destructive eating patterns.

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Raw Challenge Transformation & Breaking Free From Cravings!

- by Rachelle Fordyce

Guess what everyone?!  Today is the last day of my 30-day raw challenge! I can’t believe today’s the last day already. It seemed to go by so quickly!

I’ve successfully completed a couple of 30-day raw challenges in the past, but the last time I did so was in August of 2009, so it’s been a while. Let me share with you why I decided I wanted to do another 30-day raw challenge and my results this time around. If you’re thinking about eating more greens or giving the raw food diet a try, but are on the fence and looking for reasons to take the plunge, then read on! You may find my personal experiences to be helpful or inspirational for you.

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Get Your Head Out of the Sand: Raw Foods to Fight Acne

by Stephanie Gadsden

The fight for clear skin can at times be frustrating for acne suffers. Here are some raw food secrets to get your skin looking great!

Acne Facts

Acne is a common skin condition characterised by pimples on the face, chest, and back. Acne can bare its ugly head at any age, so if you are an adult suffering from this condition, don’t worry, you are not alone. Acne occurs when the pores of the skin become blocked with oil, dead skin cells and bacteria. Factors contributing to acne include excess androgens (the acne causing hormones), a high Glycaemic Index (GI) diet, stress and even your genes.

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Top Tips for Staying Raw When You’re Away from Home

Staying On Your Raw Diet When You’re Not In Your Own Kitchen

by Kristen Suzanne

Just because you’re not in your own kitchen doesn’t mean that you can’t maintain your Raw diet. Whether you’re away from your kitchen for the day or a week, these tips will help.

1. Check out your local restaurants

Check local restaurants where you can order raw food or even just some fresh salads. Plan on visiting these places frequently.

Call ahead and see if the restaurants will help you by preparing special foods (if they don’t already have things available on their menu).

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