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Is The Traditional Food Pyramid Upside Down?

April 13, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
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Do you remember that old food pyramid diagram, from back in our school days? Having just gone veggie, when I was 11, I distinctly remember my teacher getting stressed over where I was 'going to get protein from'! I remember that carbs, whole wheat and grains, dairy, meat and fats featured very heavily, at the base of the pyramid. … [Read more...]

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Raw Food Doesn’t Have To Be Cold – Not Even In Winter!

February 10, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Raw food doesn't have to be cold

It's yet another one of those raw food myths that raw food has to be cold - it doesn't! There's so much more to it than salads, straight from the fridge. Discover why people's objections to eating cold food are well-founded - and why 'cold' has nothing to do with 'raw', unless you want it to! Plus top tips for warming up your … [Read more...]

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To be raw, or not to be raw? That is the question! Or is it…?

February 2, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
To be raw, or not to be raw? That is the question! Or is it...?

When I talk to people about eating "raw food", most of them have one of two reactions. It's usually either, "but isn't it too cold, in winter?" or "but why would you want to miss out on all that lovely cooked food?". Discover why raw food isn't about restricting your choices - it's not about "either or" - if you're flexible! … [Read more...]

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