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food forest inspiration

2021-01-04T21:33:37.000Z

please share your food forest experience in image or text, the good and the bad as long it is inspiring (breaths life into).

one of our recent big picks of coconuts, at $5 per coco we are greatful that somebody in the past placed random coconuts(seeds) to grow on the land.

one coco palm comes from one seed and here one palm creates over 100 seeds (coconuts) per year, what a gift from nature and that somebody who placed it.

WHY are you here? what is your motivation to eat a raw food diet?

2020-12-30T19:42:55.000Z

it's nearly time for the 30 day frugivore challenge! it's good to get clear about why you are doing this and write it down to help your conviction. please share here what motivated you to want to eat a raw food diet. what health challenges do you want to heal? what inspired you? etc

Why i stopped eating cooked food and the raw till 4 diet.

2020-12-30T01:49:50.000Z

hey frugivore!

i figured this discussion would be beneficial as you head into your 30 day frugivore diet challenge. please add below why YOU are choosing fresh living food now instead of cooked.

i have been a fruit-based vegan for 14 years on January 1st 2021. initially i spent many years on an all-raw living-foods diet. it was amazing but i allowed myself to get too hungry too often and fell back into cooked foods. for years i tried to get 'back on board' then i gave up and decided 'raw was too hard right now'... obviously an excuse. since april 2020 i have been back on living foods and many wonder why i made the shift from raw till 4 back to all raw.

so i should clarify here. since being back on the frugivore diet (high carb raw vegan), i have had toasted nori, a pasteurised juice here and there and maybe a few dishes with cooked cashews (which are never raw). i am eliminating these, not for purity reasons but because i feel best eating living foods.

below are some of the reasons i prefer the raw vegan frugivore diet over the raw till 4 diet.

BEAUTY-FULL: on living foods i just feel beautiful even if nobody else thinks i am. 💁🏼‍♀️ like a superhero 🦹‍♀️ sometimes it's hard to put into words how i'm feeling but beauty-full, as in filled with love. nourished, whole, alive, vibrant, satisfied, excited, complete. when i eat meals of cooked food this beauty-full feeling is dulled and suppressed.
TASTE: one thing i had forgotten over the years since including cooked food was that i actually prefer the taste of living foods over cooked foods. this ofc makes sense seeing that's what human frugivores are designed to eat! i love the depth and complexity of flavours of raw living plant foods whether it's just fruit or combined dishes. cooking destroys so much of this complexity and the delicate flavours then the human frugivore attempts to add it back in with various condiments. once my tastebuds were 'clean' again (and i ate enough calories) i no longer 'craved' cooked food.
PASSION: my senses are sharper and i feel an extra ziiiiing and passion for life. i have never achieved this fully while eating cooked meals.
DIGESTION: my digestion is not optimal when eating cooked meals, it never really has been. i came to the lifestyle with very poor digestion and large fruit meals have always been queen when it comes to optimal digestion and assimilation.
SKIN: i've been taking notes on this for years - i love the sun protection phytochemicals like carotenoids (namely betacarotene) gives my skin. this protective effect disappears with the inclusion of a single daily cooked meal as the amount of fruit ingested in reduced below what is needed. the betacarotene is stored under the skin (that rawfoodie glow) where it awaits conversion to vitamin A when needed and also provides SPF 4 which is great because SPF 8 can block 90% of vitamin D production. although you can still burn on raw, i find myself being able to withstand so much more sun and tan more easily. also love the year round glow this gives. i find my skin is constantly moisturised and never dry regardless of weather. skin pores also shrink and return to normal. overall skin quality is fantastic and obviously much healthier.
HEALING: my wound healing is clearly accelerated on the frugivore diet. more nerve energy is freed up from digesting difficult cooked meals that can now go towards wound healing and tissue regeneration.
ADDICTIVE TENDENCIES: i love how loud and clear the 'eat' and 'stop eat' signals are on the raw frugivore diet and how there are no addictive tendencies. no emotional urgency to eat just a relaxed feeling even when hungry. for instance, one time i cried and actually got angry over the thought of not being able to have my usual plant-based burritos within the next hour. i was extremely emotional and wasn't overly hungry. and when i did have these foods the rate of eating was hurried and intense. my blood sugar variations were also much greater. i realise not all cooked food is created equal but now no matter how hungry i am i don't have this crazy pull to eat eat EAT and as soon as i do feel that 'must eat more of this NOW' feeling then i know what i've eaten is not raw. i had this sensation after eating some 'raw' crackers which actually ended up having a number of cooked ingredients. even fermented saurkraut doesn't give me this feeling or even salted raw food dishes.
PERIODS: i really enjoy lighter periods and without fail they are always lighter on all living foods.
FOOD PREP: i love love love flameless food prep, it's magic for me! so enjoyable, no sweating, no burns. i actually love creating beautiful vibrant dishes now whereas it was a chore with cooked food at dinner time.
PEACE: i seek out more peaceful surroundings and people. i strive to conduct myself in a peaceful manner. i am still a passionate fiery individual ofc but raw inspires me to approach life from love rather than judge others harshly and see them as bad people, to understand their struggle. that doesn't mean i won't be holding others accountable and speaking up passionately with the truth but it's about always keeping my intentions pure and from the best place.
ETHICS: animal liberation is important to me and eating this way is far better for the animals and environment than even a cooked vegan diet.
FOOD FOREST: i am more excited to grow my own food and spend time in my food forest.
BIOLOGY: i'm a frugivore so i am designed to eat this way 🤷‍♀️
IM DONE: that's it! cooked food just doesn't work for me anymore. yep, it doesn't... but it never really has, no matter how much i told myself it was ok.

i may add to this list as things pop into my head. please lettuce know below why you are doing the 30 day challenge or why you stopped eating cooked food etc. let's inspire eachother to be true to our frugivore biology :)

30 Day Frugivore Diet Challenge. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DIARY HERE. Let's go!

2020-12-25T20:04:22.000Z

so i was thinking a good way to support you on your frugivore/HCRV journey is to have a 30 day challenge and what better time to kick off then Jan 1st 2021! i have been on board the frugivore diet since April 1st (and fruit-based for 14 years) and i will commit myself to this thread to help support you and answer your questions as best as i can. you could post what you eat here everyday (with pics if you want) which will help keep you accountable. doing 30 days on the frugivore diet or a high carb raw vegan diet is going to be a wonderful way to start the new year with a fresh light spirit and positive outlook. there are infinite free resources on this site if you need meal ideas or more motivation, just do a search in the thousands of discussions or photos. you can also check out my recent "what I eat in a week on the frugivore diet" or else my updated book go fruit yourself has meal planners and 32 of the best raw vegan recipes or the 80-10-10 Diet by doug graham is also fantastic. ok, so here we go! who is in??

here is a free pdf that was originally made for the 30 bananas a day website but will help on this challenge, you can download it by clicking here> FrugivoreDietBrochure.pdf

30 DAY FRUGIVORE DIET CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

this is a raw living foods challenge so no cooked food is to be consumed or posted here in the thread. please share your raw breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner here and preferably with your calorie intake.
please use https://www.cronometer.com to work out your calorie intake. females aim for 2100 or more calories per day (2500 is best). males for 2700 or more (3000+ best).
please go out and buy a box of bananas and a box of dates to begin with!

* BELOW is a playlist below of 30 videos i made in 30 days about succeeding on a raw food (frugivore) diet, please watch:

FREELEE'S RAW FOOD BOOK (with 30 of the best raw food recipes + much more):

go fruit yourself! (how i lost 40lbs on a raw food lifestyle)

15 EXAMPLE DAYS/WEEK OF EATING ON THE FRUGIVORE DIET (will add to a playlist):

current what i eat in a day on the frugivore diet (2020)

FRUGIVORE RECIPES:

daterade
raw food apple strudel
2 quick raw food recipes
5 frugivore smoothie recipes
Fullyraw dinner
creamy corn chowder
a few raw food recipes
spicy mango tomato burgers
creamy vanilla shake recipe
check out the recipes section of the frugivore forum!

FRUGIVORE FOOD COMBINING & DETOX:

EATING ENOUGH ON THE FRUGIVORE DIET:

FRUGIVORE RAW FOOD KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:

WEIGHT GAIN:

FAMILY:

TESTIMONIALS:

So what is The Frugivore Diet?

the frugivore diet is a fruit-based diet that best suits the human frugivores physiological requirements. this includes a living foods diet of mostly sweet and non-sweet fruits, leafy greens, some vegetables, nuts, seeds. if you would like to learn more about a humans basic anatomy in comparison to other frugivores and non-frugivorous animals then check out this comparative anatomy chart i revised. you can click on the picture for better quality.

here is a simple infographic i put together many years ago that still applies today. i would just replace pasta with yams when it comes to optimal back up food.

Welcome new and returning members to The Frugivore Diet!

2020-12-25T01:56:56.000Z

Hi there!

welcome fellow frugivore! it's great to have you here on the new site. this site was formerly known as "30 bananas a day" and that URL will still bring you here. i created 30 bananas a day back in 2009 and have spent about $8000 on the site since then (mostly on fees and graphic design). the site is now over $1000 a year but will always be free for you to enjoy (as long as i can afford it!). i stopped posting on the site a number of years ago after giving into cooked food :-/ and although the site was still costing me money, I resisted deleting it as it's such an amazing wealth of raw living food information with over 34,000 discussions (so be sure to do a search!). i also knew deep down that i'd be back ;) another reason for revamping the site is that i detest the control facebook, youtube, instagram has over forums and our data. this platform is a lot better and allows more freedom.

personally, since april 2020 i am back on what i call "The Frugivore Diet" which is a raw living foods diet or high carb raw vegan diet and the perfect fresh name for the site imo. as far as i'm concerned - this is it, for life! i hope to connect (and reconnect) with many more of you on the same path and reignite the worlds love for fruit and living foods. new year, great time to embrace a new (or old) healthy way of living. i am still tweaking and updating the site so you still may see reference to 30 bananas a day here and there. if you have any questions feel free to leave them below and i will reply when i can. i plan on spending more time on the site but am still busy with youtube and my food forest.

would love to hear about why you are here or why you are returning, please lettuce know below. the site is a little quiet now but i'm sure we can get it 'fired up' again. please spread the world and invite those you think will be interested. i will be making a dedicated video promoting the site on my youtube channel. i know i'm excited for the future!

love freelee (& yes i have since dropped the use of capitals for a number of reasons!).

PS - here is an example of a week of eating for me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8aCCH9W23Q

JOIN THE 30 day frugivore challenge Jan 1st!: https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/30-day-frugivore-diet-challenge-starting-1st-jan-who-s-in

check out the forum and do a search of over 34,000 discussions: https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics

say hi to over 31,000 other members: https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members

browse through over 38,000 photos: https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/photo

write a blog here and add to the 11,000 already up: https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/profiles/blogs

check out nearly 10,000 videos here: https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/videos

join one of 341 groups https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/groups

Raw vegan group land buys in Ecuador

2018-11-15T17:29:09.000Z

Hey folks!

Obviously the best way to succeed on a high carb raw vegan lifestyle is to move to the tropics or subtropics, and surround yourself with others who have the same lifestyle and diet.

At Fruit Haven, for several years we've been cultivating a community with this in mind. We are located in southeast Ecuador. It's a great way to ensure you always have access to cheap, high quality tropical fruit - and you can grow your own. And hey, what better way to find a HCRV partner? Several people have found their soulmates here.

I made a video explaining the basics of the Fruit Haven group buys, and you can also check out the web page below.

More info on raw vegan group land buys

Let me know if you have any questions! You can also send us an email at fruithaven.ecuador@gmail.com

Melatonin + BANANAS + unbelieveable stuff

2016-09-25T11:29:35.000Z

melatonin is a powerful free-radical scavenger and wide-spectrum antioxidant as discovered in 1993.

Melatonin is an antioxidant that can easily cross cell membranes and the blood–brain barrier.

This antioxidant is a direct scavenger of radical oxygen and nitrogen species including OH•, O•2−, and NO•.

Melatonin works with other antioxidants to improve the overall effectiveness of each antioxidant.

Melatonin has been proven to be twice as active as vitamin E, believed to be the most effective lipophilic antioxidant.

An important characteristic of melatonin that distinguishes it from other classic radical scavengers is that its metabolites are also scavengers in what is referred to as the cascade reaction.

Also different from other classic antioxidants, such as vitamin C and vitamin E, melatonin has amphiphilic properties (it mixes both with water & lipid soluble substances such as vitamins).

When compared to synthetic, mitochondrial-targeted antioxidants (MitoQ and MitoE), organic melatonin proved to be a comparable protector against mitochondrial oxidative stress.

Studies also suggest that melatonin is useful fighting infectious disease including viral, such as HIV, and bacterial infections, and potentially in the treatment of cancer.

It is known that melatonin interacts with the immune system. Antiinflammatory effect seems to be the most relevant and most documented in literature.

Melatonin presence in the gallbladder has many protective properties, such as converting cholesterol to bile, preventing oxidative stress, and increasing the mobility of gallstones from the gallbladder.

Melatonin benefit exists for treating tinnitus (ringing in the ear).

When humans consume foods rich in melatonin such as BANANA, pineapple and orange the blood levels of melatonin increase significantly.

In humans, 90% of orally administered exogenous melatonin is cleared in a single passage through the liver, a small amount is excreted in urine, and a small amount is found in saliva.

Blue light, principally around 460 to 480 nm, suppresses melatonin, proportional to the light intensity and length of exposure.

Until recent history, humans in temperate climates were exposed to few hours of (blue) daylight in the winter; their fires gave predominantly yellow light.

The incandescent light bulb widely used in the 20th century produced relatively little blue light. Light containing only wavelengths greater than 530 nm does not suppress melatonin in bright-light conditions.

Wearing glasses that block blue light in the hours before bedtime may decrease melatonin loss.

Use of blue-blocking goggles the last hours before bedtime has also been advised for people who need to adjust to an earlier bedtime, as melatonin promotes sleepiness.

Human melatonin production decreases as a person ages. EAT MORE BANANAS

Also, as children become teenagers, the nightly schedule of melatonin release is delayed, leading to later sleeping and waking times.

i hope you found this interesting

The official Raw Till 4 ebook is here!

2016-01-03T04:52:55.000Z

Hey fruit lovers, after years in the making the Raw Till 4 ebook has arrived

If you really want to succeed on the Raw Till 4 lifestyle long term then this is the book to have.

Find out more about it here or click on the image below. Hope you enjoy it and feel free to leave your thoughts about it below.

Have near death experiences inspired others to seek this lifestyle?

2015-12-09T03:45:19.000Z

Title says it all

I am eager to share, just want to know if this is a common occurrence, not just me.

do you know any source to order tropical fruits and delivered by air?

2015-07-30T00:01:34.000Z

do you know any source to order tropical fruits and delivered by air?

Thank you

Why I initially gained 60 lbs on the High Carb Vegan Diet

2015-05-14T22:01:43.000Z

Hey everyone!

I'm starting this discussion because I feel it is important to share what can happen and WHY if you come to this unlimited calorie/carbohydrate lifestyle after years and years worth of dieting and calorie restriction (aka metabolic damage), like myself! I came to this lifestyle in March 2012 after yo-yo dieting, calorie/carb restricting, fasting, taking stimulants and laxatives, smoking, drinking alcohol, binge/purging, and overexercising since 2006. My health was suffering severely (anorexia symptoms, digestive disorder, hormonal imbalances), so within one year of following this diet and lifestyle my weight went from an anorexic 120 lbs to a slightly overweight 185 lbs (I'm 5'11"), whilst experiencing immediate improvements in my digestion, hormones, sleep, skin, mental state, and overall health. I just published a very detailed blog post all about my experience here: http://www.nutritionbyvictoria.com/blog/why-i-initially-gained-60-lbs-on-a-high-carb-vegan-diet

I hope that you find the blog post helpful for your recovery if you are experiencing weight gain on this diet. Just know that it's NOT permanent! By sticking to the high carb low fat, unlimited calorie diet and lifestyle (sufficient sleep, water, exercise) you will recover the FASTEST, heal the QUICKEST, and experience weight loss EFFORTLESSLY once your body is ready to target the excess weight (after healing is complete). Initially, weight gain is absolutely necessary in order to turn the wheels of the healing cascade. My weight plateaued after the 1st year, and remained within 5-10 lbs of that weight gain after 2 years. After year 2, my weight started to shift downward, permanently. I've now lost a total of 30 lbs since coming to this lifestyle back in March 2012, and I'm experiencing the best health of my life!

Thank you so much for reading and feel free to leave me any comments/questions!

Victoria

2 year progress pic.png

Terra Frutis in Ecuador is looking for members!

2015-03-30T21:27:53.000Z

Hi traveling folks,

Terra Frutis ( https://www.facebook.com/TerraFrutis ) is a fruitarian community/permaculture food forest in southeast Ecuador. It is located on 326 acres of land with a large banana grove and a small number of other fruiting trees including abiu, papaya, zapote, araza, soursop, and mandarin orange. We recently received an order of over 200 baby fruit trees including 120 durians, and our nursery also includes jackfruit, rollinia, salak, marang, mangosteen, and others.

We are currently looking for new long-term members, and you are welcome to visit and check it out for a few weeks or months if you like. We need people who are interested in staying here long-term and being a part of our fruit forest. You are especially needed if you are experienced in working with tropical fruit trees and permaculture farming/gardening, construction with wood, bamboo, or clay, graphic design/marketing, or emergency first aid. You can come here and build a bamboo house on the land if you'd like.

More information about the location and other details are on the website here: https://www.TerraFrutis.com

If you have questions you can reply here, or you can send me a PM on 30BaD, or you can send an email to: terrafrutis.ecuador@gmail.com

-Peter

Motivation phrases or quotes! (add more!)

2015-04-13T13:40:04.000Z

Long term results not short term success.

Enjoying food for the first time!

The starch solution

Harm free!

Healing your body!

Nourishing your body!

Eat more weigh less!

Too good to be true!

Why I have decided to continue eating raw till 4 despite getting fat, and why others should too! :)

2015-02-07T18:15:09.000Z

So a couple of days ago I made a thread about the weight gain I've experienced on this lifestyle, because I was doubting its validity for a time. However, the more I think about it, the more I realise that this lifestyle is amazing and I have to stick it out for as long as it takes. I want to make this thread to try to encourage others with similar experiences to do the same.

Yes, it's true that I've gained a lot of weight (almost 30 kilos) on this lifestyle. It's also true that I abused my body badly in the past by starving myself to get thin, and continuing to go hungry to try to stay there. Calorie restriction simply can't be healthy (whatever anyone says): I've been there, I've done that, and boy does it suck. Starvation is a horrible experience. It isn't good for the body or for the mind in any way, and I will never go back to the hell of calorie restriction. You need to eat until you feel no hunger at all.

And yes, it's true that I've gained a lot of weight. I have. But! I've also gained so much happiness (I used to be depressed, and now I feel like I'm on cloud nine all day, every day). I smile again now. I sing to myself all the time. I have energy to exercise, to play an instrument, to study and to spend time with those I love. I feel the best I've ever felt in my life, even though I'm fat.

Here's the amazing thing though - I've gained weight because my body is HEALING itself. Healing itself from the damage that I caused it. And when it's done I know I'm going to be fit and toned and slim for the rest of my life (or until I become a really old man). I've finally come to a place where I love myself enough to allow my body to gain some weight and heal itself. That amazes me and I'm so happy about it everyday.

So, if you're gaining weight on raw or raw till 4 and you're following the actual program properly like me, then don't worry about it. In fact, be happy about the fact that after all these years of self-abuse, you're finally healing, finally recovering. Don't go back to calorie restriction, or leave veganism, stick with it and I know we're all going to make it. Love yourself enough to keep going, to keep living, because believe me when I say that you're worth it. You ARE worth it.

PS: I'm going to try to keep a blog on here with a diary of what I eat, how I exercise, how I sleep etc and how my weight changes over time. I think it will be interesting to have a record over the coming years so that in the future, when others experience restoring/healing weight gain periods, they can read the blog and they'll know that this community isn't full of nonsense, and that this really works.

Is Science a Load of Quack?

2014-12-18T18:00:03.000Z

In my book The Interconnectedness of Life I argue that even though I do reference scientific studies, because science changes from one year to the next I don't heavily rely on science to back up my book. What I do however is try to state my point that a vegan lifestyle (better yet a diet of predominantly fruits and vegetables) is indeed better for our health, the health of the planet and if we care about animals.

What do you think? Do you think science is a load of quack or do you follow science and every study out there? Your opinion on the issue.

About
The Interconnectedness of Life a book by Michael Lanfield with foreword by Karen Davis, PhD explores the relationship between humans, animals and the Earth. It exposes the underlying reasons to the vast array of daunting problems of our time while addressing spiritual and ethical issues so we can live in a more harmonious, loving and compassionate world.

With inspiring and telling stories from Jonathan Balcombe, PhD, Karen Davis, PhD, Judy Carman, MA, David Sztybel, PhD, Matt Bear and others, this is the definite book of awakening consciousness on the planet, while saving the Earth, feeling and looking great, and best of all being kind to animals. If you truly want to understand the meaning of life and our place in this world, than this book is for you.

What people are saying about The Interconnectedness of Life

"The Interconnectedness of Life articulates in an uplifting and engaging way the many correspondences between vegan living and building a healthier world. Michael Lanfield weaves stories from his personal journey of transformation together with the latest research on nutrition and ecology. To this he adds a judicious selection of wise words from sages of many times and places. The result is a literary banquet that is sure to inspire and guide readers to greater compassion, clarity, health, and understanding. Highly recommended."
– Dr. Will Tuttle, Author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book The World Peace Diet

"If we as humans are ever to break free from the path of destruction we currently find ourselves on, it is crucial that we as a species embrace the concept of nonviolence. Veganism is a philosophy whose time has come, and in order for us to fulfill our destiny of spiritual evolution, it is one that must be recognized and adopted by every living human on this planet. Michael’s message is clear, love is the glue that connects everything to everything else, and denial of this has led to wide scale suffering for countless animals, planet wide. If we are ever to bring this planet back from the brink of seemingly inevitable despair, we must recognize animals as our brethren and realize we are here to guide and protect them, not to abuse, slaughter and gluttonously devour them, as has sadly been the case since the dawning of recorded history. The Interconnectedness of Life goes far in explaining just why we need to step back and take a look at our relationship with other earthlings, and sheds light on the daily, forced atrocities animals must endure before finally ending butchered sizzled and fried on our dinner tables."
– Mango Wodzak, Author of Destination Eden

"Reading the Interconnectedness of Life, you feel as though you are sitting with Michael himself as he opens his heart and tells his story of vegan awakening. In this genuine and heartfelt book, he covers all the reasons why human beings must end the exploitation and killing of animals, if life on earth is to survive. He also offers excellent references for further research. What I love the most about Michael’s work, though, is that he goes to the heart of the solution for us all. He makes it clear that our task “to create peace and heaven on earth” requires the raising of human consciousness to the highest level of unconditional love for all life. This book will help many people become vegan and thus, help bring peace, freedom and love to all beings."
– Judy Carman, MA, Author of Peace to all Beings and The Missing Peace

You can purchase the paperback or download the free PDF.

Please share this message and the book around with your friends and family.

www.weareinterconnected.com/store

The Dark and Disturbing World of Silk

2014-11-07T17:56:17.000Z

The Dark and Disturbing World of Silk

by Abigail Geer
November 6, 2014
5:30 pm

Editor’s note: This post is a Care2 Favorite. It was originally published on June 21, 2013. Enjoy!

It’s pretty obvious why some people choose not to eat meat or wear fur, but why someone wouldn’t use silk is just plain baffling to most. So here’s the deal.

When we think of silk we imagine beautiful gowns, delicate underwear and lavish furnishings, what we definitely don’t picture is live silk worms being plunged into vats of boiling water. And why would we? This certainly isn’t going to make us want to reach for our wallets, instead it is likely to make us reel with disgust.

The Plight of the Silk Worm

Just like cows, chickens and pigs, silk worms are domesticated, raised and bred on factory farms and are also killed by the hundreds of millions every year. To make one single pound of silk 2000-3000 worms have to be slaughtered.

Just prior to the metamorphosis stage where Bombyx Mori silk worms transform into moths, they spin fibers to create their cocoons. Naturally, the moth would chew its way out of this cocoon once the transformation is complete, but the problem this poses to the silk manufacturing industry is this natural development would result in chewed silk strands that are much shorter and less valuable than the intact cocoon. Which is why when the silk worms are in their pupa stage after being fed a strict diet of mulberry leaves, they are placed while still alive into boiling hot water, killing them and starting the process of unraveling the cocoon to produce silk.

Ahisma is another method of silk production that don’t include death for the silk worms. Although not resulting in death, there are still ethical issues surrounding the domestication and farming, such as adult moths being unable to fly because their bodies are too large and males unable to eat due to undeveloped mouth parts.

Some among us will try to claim that silk worms don’t matter and that they are just insects. While it’s true that we have a limited depth of understanding about insects, what we do know is that they have the capacity to feel and the right to live free from pain and suffering.

Give Peace Silk a Chance

If you’re a lover of silk then fear not as you don’t have to go without. Peace silk is a cruelty free, fairtrade alternative that is woven by hand in India. This animal-friendly silk is harvested from the cocoons of the wild and native Eri moth. The cocoons are collected from the forest after the moth has emerged and flown away, meaning no one has to be kept in captivity.

Peace silk is becoming the fabric of choice by many designers worldwide as people open their eyes to the plight of the silk worm, which is good news for you. A quick internet search will reveal a whole host of producers so there is no excuse not to buy your silk from an ethical source.

Other Alternatives

If you prefer to avoid animal products altogether, there are other alternatives available. Lyocell, silk cotton, ceiba tree filaments and milkweed seed pod fibers are all eco friendly options worth exploring.

The dark and disturbing world of silk worms isn’t one that gets much media coverage, beause the industry believes that we simply don’t care enough to care, but that doesn’t have to be the case. You can reject these inhumane practices and opt to buy cruelty free alternatives instead. We do not need to exploit insects, or any other animal for that matter, and no amount of whitewashing will justify using these tiny beings as resources for our own ends.

Worst Questions At Thanksgiving Dinner & Best Answers

2014-11-08T17:31:30.000Z

I'll start us off with the Grand Champion, Greatest Hit, undisputed Queen of Questions:

"WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR PROTEIN?"

Please keep this going with either a question or possible answer(s) to other questions.

Possible answers to protein question:

Serious Answers (only possible at the beginning of meal...before frustration sets in:)

1. From plants. They have plenty.

2. From plants. We actually don't need as much as most people think.

Slightly Annoyed Answers (around mid-meal when people have begun to stare at my plate:)

1. The same place gorillas and elephants get theirs.

2. From eggplant. It's part egg.

Pure Sarcasm (after the meal when people start to "teach" me why being a vegan is wrong:)

1. I lick cows.

2. I don't get any protein. Is that bad?! What have you heard?! Am I GOING TO DIE?!?!!?!!?!?

Desperately seeking a mentor.....

2014-07-23T20:58:33.000Z

Hi, I've been doing the vegan thing since March, although I was previously a vegetarian. I have no vegan friends and generally most of my friends think I'm crazy for living off juices and smoothies! I'm hoping someone might be happy to lend a bit of advice every now and then.I'm also struggling finding vegan (cruelty free) products for the sort of stuff you use every day without really thinking about like washing up liquid, shampoo etc. I'm in the UK and hoping someone might be able to tell me where to find stuff here.Thank you!

So cool! =)

2014-07-18T23:03:29.000Z

Hi everybody! I just learned something new today about bananas...I don't know if many people already know this, but I myself did not and find it so interesting:
"The easiest way to open a banana is also from the 'bottom'. The bottom is actually the top of the banana though in how it grows, and the stem is actually at the bottom and is harder. Try it next time! This is also how monkeys open bananas because they know it’s easier to open from the 'bottom' (what we perceive as the bottom)."
Retrieved from:
http://lowfatveganchef.com/how-to-tell-if-a-banana-is-ripe/

Did anyone else not know this? Just wanted to share. <3 Take care, Emma

Fell off the wagon, really bad idea!

2014-06-27T19:17:53.000Z

Hi there

I'm a 26 year old girl who started this raw-vegan lifestyle earlier this year. It went great, I loved the lifestyle. Until i went abroad to live with familiy for a few months. I tried to keep up with the lifestyle, working out daily and eating right. But found it to be very difficult for a lot of reasons.
Even tho I didn't go back to meat, I started eating fat-foods, chocolate and other ****** stuff. It went out of control! The 12 kgs I lost I gained back really fast!

I've been in a lot of pain recently, and my doctor just told me today that I have a gallstone.
This opened my eyes again.

Reasons I could have gotten it is:

- Being overweight
- Bad eating-habits, lots of fatty foods
- Lost weight fast
- Lost a lot of weight, and then gain it back again

I am not allowed to eat anything that contains fat anymore, or sugar for that matter (since I am a chocolate-addict), fruit sugars is fine. I must wait a few days to get a scan so that I can go to surgery and remove my gallstone. So I'll be in agony for some days.

Now, please learn from my experience, I don't wish this upon anyone!
Do not fall off the wagon like I did, don't eat lots of fatty foods. Chocolate and coca cola (etc) is poison to your body.

I am now only living off bananas, it is litterally the only thing I can eat that doesn't upset my stomach too much. So it is back to banana-island for me. Lesson learned!
I'm gonna stay on this lifestyle now. Fingers crossed!

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Two saddlebags gone missing,but no sweat.

2014-06-26T15:07:09.000Z

I was just telling s/one here on 30 bad about my 2 saddlebags,that have gone missing from the sides of my hips and thighs,even if I was holding onto them for dear life for decades.

Good riddance I'd say.I don't care who is responsible for the 'theft'.

I definitely don't want them back.They were too bulky and unsightly for my liking anyway,should have gotten rid of them long ago and besides....

they were leather and NOT VEGAN.

the bitesizevegan nuggets

2014-06-25T14:23:43.000Z

some of you have already noticed bitesizevegan's excellent work which appear in the form of short 'nugget' videos on animal rights and vegan issues. so that we have all of them easily accessible from one place, they will be listed here at the end of this post. they are organized in the following sections:

miscellaneous (ie still to be categorized)

eating vegan

christmas

thanksgiving

vegan pet food information

animal research/vivisection/testing

ooby and other fun stuff

you should also know that she has more than one website through which she displays her many talents and dedication. here's one to especially bookmark though:

http://www.bitesizevegan.com/

("fun, friendly information in under 5 minutes)

and a bit about her from that site:

i’m a vegan artist, writer, activist, vegan educator, animal-lover, book-worm, fruit-ninja, and more. i’m passionate about the rights of non-human animals.

i began the Bite Size Vegan project with the desire to make a difference for the animals. i want to help people understand veganism- that it’s not an exclusive club or elitist social movement (though some of its members act otherwise), but rather a logical, compassionate, rational approach to life, especially in regards to the lives of others.

there is a LOT of information and misinformation on veganism out there. Bite Size Vegan is here to help with short, digestible “nuggets” of info, kept brief for your modern attention span.

my hope is to help people really look at our reasoning behind what we do to animals; to examine our justifications more deeply than “that’s the way it’s always been.”

http://www.bitesizevegan.com/about-bite-size-vegan.html

this is someone we can all support in the work against oppression!

in friendship,

prad

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Edit: 2017-12-09

Unfortunately, a couple years ago all of Emily's excellent videos were removed from 30bad. We haven't been able to figure out how or why (ednshell tried contacting ning about it, but they didn't seem to have an answer). As a result, none of the links below work. I was planning on updating the links here to go directly to her website, but haven't done so yet (sorry Emily).

I strongly encourage you to go to Emily's website:

http://www.bitesizevegan.com/

and you will find some of the best presentations on vegan issues that I have ever seen!

This Speech Will Change How You See Everything

The Change Everything Speech: Q&A Session

miscellaneous (ie still to be categorized)

Expectation Vs Reality: Smithfield Pork

EMPTY OCEANS: Is The World Running Out Of Fish?

A 60 Second Challenge to Share With Meat-Eaters

Medical Doctor Reacts to YouTube Fitness Nutrition ‘Experts'

Why Vegans FLIP OUT!

Major YouTube Channel “WatchMojo” Debunks The Vegan Diet

The Nicest Way To Die [THIS VIDEO WILL CHANGE YOU!!]

Why You're Offensive & Don't Know It

Can Vegans Eat Eggs From Backyard Chickens? VEGGANS?!

Why Your Doctor Is Lying To You | Dr. Michael Greger

Holocaust Survivors Speak: Lessons From The Death Camps

12 Year Old Takes On The Government for Animals!

My Parents Won't Let Me Go Vegan! [Advice from REAL VEGAN KIDS!]

300 lb VEGAN NFL Football Player?! | David Carter Interview

Was Leonardo da Vinci Vegan? | The History of Veganism Spotlight

3 Year Old Refuses to Eat Animals & Changes Her Family Forever

10 Years In Prison For Compassion? | Anita Krajnc Trial

36 Hours Without Water | Draw My Life

Vegan On A Budget: My Top 10 Tips!

Legal Discrimination Against Pet Owners?

My Vegan Muscle Photo Shoot & Transformation!

How NOT To DIE: Foods That Add Years | Dr. Michael Greger

One 12 Year Old Boy Versus SeaWorld & Circuses

Do You Speak Vegan? Translation Help Needed!

Vegan in Venezuela On $30 A Month!

If You've Ever Lost A Pet You HAVE To Watch This!

Kidnapped At Birth | Draw My Life

12 Year Old Cures Dad’s Diabetes & Fights Childhood Obesity

5 Months To Live | Draw My Life

Are Zoos Educational?

These KID HEROES Will Amaze You!!!

15 Easy Egg Substitutes | Vegan Quick Tip

Are You In The Vegan Club? ft The Vegan Bouncer & Smug

Grow Your Own Organics & Reclaim Your Food!

Are Tampons Vegan? Are They SAFE?

He Doesn't Track PROTEIN?! | Vegan Pro Bodybuilder Torre Washington

11 Clever Vegan Halloween Costume Ideas For Last Minute DIY

Vegan Guide to Trick Or Treating & Halloween Candy

BEE BARF?! All About HONEY [A Video for Kids!]

Vegan Food For The Homeless | Brown Paper Bag Movement

Coming Out Vegan, Hateful Comments & Fake Fur | Q&A

Is Smoking Vegan?

How To Find Strength For Activism | My Top 5 Tips

Can One Person Make A Difference? | Anita's Story

Open Your Eyes [MUST WATCH!!!]

Is Palm Oil Vegan?

What VEGAN KIDS Eat!!! (With REAL Vegan Kids!) [A Video for Kids]

How KIDS Can Save the World!!! [A Video for Kids!]

Eat & Train Like Vegan Gains | Interview

How To Talk To Non-Vegans Without Being An A-Hole

The Great Egg Conspiracy: Lies, Corruption & Kevin Bacon

Deadly Nutrition: The REAL Dietary Killers | Dr. Michael Greger

Real VEGAN KIDS Talk About Being Vegan! [A Video For Kids!]

American Ninja Warrior How-To With True Warrior Tim Shieff

Why This Cattle Rancher Went VEGAN! | INCREDIBLE TRANSFORMATION

From Cancer Scare to Vegan Fitness Model At 40+!

Ultimate Vegan Muscle Gainer Shake | Bodybuilder Derek Tresize

In Defense of Cecil the Lion's Killer

3 HomeMade Vegan Ice Cream Recipes for Omnivores!!

Body Image & The Darker Side of Bodybuilding | Bikini Pro Samantha Shorkey

Why Eggs Are GROSS!!! [A Video For Kids!]

The Importance of Bearing Witness | Toronto Pig Save Interview [NOT Graphic]

Everything Wrong With Environmentalism In 11 Minutes Or Less!!

Guide to Killer Vegan Abs: Take the 30 Day Challenge | Meat Free Athlete

5 Reasons We Don't Eat Meat! [A Video For Kids!]

How to Eat Vegan for Endurance | No Meat Athlete

A Vegan Celebrity Who's Actually Vegan | Interview With Comedian Myq Kaplan

Parkour Free Running World Champion Tim Shieff On Going Pro & Vegan

Why the YULIN Dog Meat Festival ISN'T A BIG DEAL

Vegans In The Middle Ages | The History of Veganism Part Two

What A Vegan Ultra Athlete & Registered Dietitian Eats In A Day | Matt Ruscigno

How to Be Vegan in the Military | Sgt. Alex Contreras

Vegan Gains Worst of the Fitness Industry Interview

KIDS! Just Say No to MILK [A Video for Kids]

From MeatHead to Meat-Free Vegan Bodybuilder | Derek Tresize Conversion

My Vegan Tattoo Experience!

The Freelee & Gary Yourofsky Controversy: Death to Non Vegans & Human Hating?

The Makings of A Vegan Bikini Pro Competitor | Samantha Shorkey

How Many Animals Are Killed Every Year & How Little We Care

Do Vegans Need Carnitine?

Eating Vegan for Athletic Performance | Meat Free Athlete

Iodine & Thyroid Health for Vegans | Dr Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

Is Silk Vegan? Cruel?

Zinc Deficiency & Male Emissions | Dr Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

How NOT To Make Someone Vegan

Are You Vegan Enough? ft The Vegan Police

Vegans In Ancient Times

Are Tattoos Vegan? | Guide to a Vegan Tattoo

What Vegans See | A Video For Non Vegans [NOT Graphic]

How to Stay Hopeful in A Non-Vegan World ft. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Free Vegan eBook Now Available in Spanish!

Is Alcohol Vegan?

B12 On A Vegan Diet | Dr Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

How to Navigate Social Situations as a Vegan

Q&A About My Vegan Dog

How to Work Out at Work

Do Fish Feel Pain?

Is A Vegan Diet Vitamin D Deficient? | Dr Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

Is Hunting Better Than Factory Farming?

Getting Iron On A Vegan Diet | Dr Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

Do Animals Grieve?

How to Get Caclium On A Vegan Diet | Dr Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

Vegan Winter Food Haul On My Bike! + Why I Don't Talk About What I Eat

I'm NOT Freelee the Banana Girl! [And That's Okay!]

How to Get Omega 3 On A Vegan Diet | Dr Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

Carriage Horse Controversy: Tradition or Cruelty?

Where Do You Get Your Protein? with Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

What I Do With Roadkill...

Being Vegan In A Non-Vegan Family (ft. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau)

Is Medication Vegan?

My Experience Being Branded With A Cattle Iron

He Didn't Speak for ONE YEAR! | Interview With James Aspey Voiceless365

"I Will Not Stand By" POWERFUL Slam Poetry! | Gary Yourofsky

I Will Not Stand By- POWERFUL Slam Poetry! [Non-Graphic Version] | Gary Yourofsky

What I Eat In A Day While Traveling | My (Raw) Vegan Move

Is Cheese Addictive?

Speciesism: The Original Discrimination | ft. Gary Yourofsky

Brian May of Queen Promotes Vegan Message in TV Ad!

Vegan Gas Station Food Challenge! | Staying Vegan On the Go

Are Humans Better Than Animals? | Gary Yourofksy

Veganism Is Metal As !@#$! | Vegan Black Metal Chef Interview

Using VIOLENCE for Animal Liberation | Gary Yourofsky Explains Famous Quote

Is Sugar Vegan?

Veganism & Religion | Gary Yourofsky

Cheeseburger Addict to Vegan | Tino the Bananiac's Transformation

Interview with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau & eBook Giveaway of The 30 Day Vegan Challenge

What is the Best Argument Against Veganism? | Gary Yourofsky

Is Birth Control Vegan? The Rundown + Vegan Options

Are Some Cultures More Resistant to Veganism? | Gary Yourofsky

DO NOT Go Vegan for the New Year

How to Be the Next Gary Yourofsky

Is There Hope for A Vegan World? | Gary Yourofsky

Is Going Vegan for Health Enough to Keep You Vegan? | Gary Yourofsky Interview

Is Deer Hunting Necessary for Population Control?

Can Doctors Be Trusted for Nutritional Guidance? | Gary Yourofsky

Double Your Money, Double Your Impact: Create New vegans!

Should Vegans HATE Non-Vegans?

What Kind of Vegan is Gary Yourofsky? + His Favorite Fruits!

Horse Racing Exposed: Abuse, Drugs & Death

Are Bivalves Vegan? | Gary Yourofsky & The Vegan Black Metal Chef

Do Vegans Kill More Animals Than Meat-Eaters?

Is It Possible to Be 100% Vegan?

Vegan Vs Paleo ft. Gary Yourofsky

Horse Riding Cruelty: Effects of the Bit

The Hard Truth: Powerful Vegan Conversion Story | Gary Yourofsky

Vegan Festival Tour: Food, Fun, Outreach | VegFest Orlando

Dealing With Non-Vegan Family and Friends | Gary Yourofsky

The Question of Vegans and Killing Bugs | Gary Yourosfky Interview

Join the Nugget Army: A Worthy Cause for Animal Rights

Vegan vs. Vegetarian: More Differences Than Similarities? ft Gary Yourofsky

FREE eBook: Vegan Answers to Common Questions and Objections

Is Soy Feminizing? Gary Yourofsky Weighs In

Gary Yourofsky: Banned International Terrorist

Want A Bigger Bite? + Meet Me At VegFest! + Work With Me

BREAKING NEWS In Animal Rights! FBI Re-Defines Cruelty

Gary Yourofsky Interview: How To Take Effective Action And Not Lose Hope

Is Owning Pets Vegan? Is it Cruel?

Cow Escapes Slaughterhouse & The Importance of Farm Sanctuaries

Was Hitler A Vegetarian?

Are Humans Meant to Eat Meat? Humans Vs. Carnivores

Want To Interview Gary Yourofsky? Here’s How!

Is Eating Animals A Personal Choice?

Vegan Activist Wins Big Brother! | Tal Gilboa

Is Wool Vegan? Is It Humane?

The "Cult" of Veganism Myth

Why Vegan Sex Is Better!

The Veganizer: Punching Faces and Traumatizing Children...for the Animals!

What If The Whole World Went Vegan Tomorrow?

What Exactly Is In Your Food?

The Vitamin B12 Controversy: Deficiency, RDA, Supplementation & More!

My Vegan Tattoos & Their Meaning

Veganism's Impact on World Hunger & National Debt

Heroism or Terrorism? | Criminalizing Animal Activism

SH*T People Say to Vegans

My Vegan Beauty Routine With Products (And Ooby the Vegan Bulldog's Beauty Secrets!)

The Morality Behind Veganism

How to Make Your Own Vegan Chapstick or Lip Balm: Fast, Easy, & Cruelty-Free

The BEST Speech You Will Ever Hear- With Bite Size Vegan Intro (Gary Yourofsky)

My Vegan Olympic Weightlifting Routine! (causevegans can lift with the best of them!)

Going Vegan for Health: The Basics

My Raw Vegan Omega 3 Fatty Acids Blood Test Results!

How to Get Thin, Fit, and Toned in Four Easy Steps!

But Vegans Kill Plants!

Why You CANNOT Be a Non-Vegan Environmentalist :)

Ever Get Told Your Vegan Diet is "Extreme"?

Where I Get My Protein on a Raw Vegan Diet!

Muscle & Strength Retention on a Raw Vegan Diet

Thoughts on Honey? Is It Vegan? Healthy? Humane?

The Bull of "Free-Range", "Cruelty-Free," "Cage-Free," "Organic", etc...

Are Non-Vegan "Animal Lovers" Hypocrites?

How Much Do Looks Matter? (Thigh Gaps, Washboard Abs & Weight Loss)

history of veganism

Vegans In The Renaissance | The History Of Veganism Part One (youtube link)

Vegans In The Renaissance | The History Of Veganism Part Two (youtube link)

Vegans In The Renaissance | The History Of Veganism Part Three

eating vegan

Non-Vegans Try Vegan Food

Dinner With Gary Yourofsky & The Vegan Black Metal Chef

EPIC Vegan Food! (Total Indulgence)

Benefits of Eating Banana PEELS!

Vegan Pecan Pie Bites Recipe | Easy, Cheap & Raw!

What I Eat In a Day As A Raw Vegan | With Nutritional Breakdown

Whats the BEST Vegan Diet, My Vegan Journey, Thoughts on Raw Till 4 & More!

christmas

Vegan Christmas Guide: Recipes, Poetry, Parodies & More!

How To Stay Vegan During the Holidays With Non-Vegans

Twas The Night Before Christmas- Vegan Edition

Banana Cream Date Pie Recipe- Raw & Rawtill4 Versions

Vegan Christmas Recipe Roundup: Cruelty-Free & Oh-So-Yummy

How to Shop Vegan for the Holidays + 10% Off Bite Size Discount

thanksgiving

The Truth About Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Leftovers & Turkey Pardons

Thanksgiving Recipe Showcase: Epically Ethical

vegan pet food information

Can Pets Be Vegan? And What's REALLY in Pet Food

What I Feed My Vegan Dog + V-Dog Discount!

animal research/vivisection/testing

Does Animal Testing Save Lives?

Why We STILL Test on Animals and How YOU Are Paying for It

How Animal Testing Harms & Kills HUMANS!

What Are the Alternatives to Animal Testing?

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge | Pam Anderson, Animal Testing & Wasted Water

ooby and other fun stuff

Raw Vegan Travel: Road Trip!

Raw Vegan Road Trip Day 2

Raw Vegan Road Trip & Bulldog Reunion!

How to Sneak A Bulldog Into A 4 Star Hotel

Life With(out) You | The Story of Ooby The Bulldog

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Join the 30BaD Thai Fruit Fest group!

2013-12-06T03:45:43.000Z

Just started here --->

http://www.30bananasaday.com/group/thai-fruit-festival

Raw Till 4 forum guidelines

2014-03-30T22:56:16.000Z

The normal forum guidelines apply to the raw till 4 forum as well, please refer to them here:
http://www.30bananasaday.com/notes/Notes_Home

A brief overview...

*RESPECTING THE ADMINS

With the flow of awesome advice given by the admins it's easy to forget that they are here as volunteers. They are here out of the generosity of their heart. It's inevitable that some members will take them and their advice for granted and this just isn't ok. If you have a problem with their conduct (or mine) then feel free to contact us. We also do not allow people to make disrespectful comments to our admins directly in response to their advice.

* ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE

If you want objective feedback we request all participants of this forum keep a food diary here or in the BLOG section (and link to it). These diaries should include daily entries of everything you consume, quantities, calories, exercise, water and sleep. If you don't have a diary here, we won't be able to help you or answer your questions effectively. This is a two way street, help the admins and others by doing your bit (of keeping a diary) and the admin will do their best to be available and accommodating.

Naturally we understand you will feel like sharing/asking for assistance if you are struggling on the lifestyle, so in order for the admin to assist you (from an informed place) they MUST have access to your RT4 diary. We ask for a minimum of 2 weeks 100% RT4 before asking for assistance and please link to your diary in your post. We ask this of you because this is a SUPER group, that is results driven. Without your diary entries we cannot ever give you accurate or objective feedback and this wastes everyones time. Please help the volunteer admins by requesting this from other members too. At the end of the day if you have not been keeping a diary then it's just not fair on those who are giving their time for free.

*ADVISING OTHER PARTICIPANTS

We kindly ask you not to extend any advice to other members in this group unless you are an active participant of RT4, have an updated food diary here on this page and have shown to understand our principles well. Many people come here looking for advice, and with the amounts of advice given, it's always difficult to differentiate between actual constructive advice to further guide someone on the RT4 path, and fad advice. We do appreciate people helping each other out, that is very helpful for us! But, we need you to follow the RT4 principles when you extend your advice and expertise to others. Advice that includes increasing fat (nuts, seeds, avocado, tahini and oil intake), as well as advice on limiting calories or 'listening to your body' or limiting carbohydrate and/or fruit intake does not concur with these guidelines.

* PLEASE DO NOT GIVE CALORIE-RESRICTION ADVICE

We do not subscribe to messages or videos talking about calorie restriction, or any other name it goes by ("Listening to your body"). They will be deleted. You are free to watch them and follow them, but not within the confines of this challenge, as embarking on that path will set you back and we do not want that for you. We won't be able to guarantee your succeeding on this lifestyle that way. We want you to eat sufficient calories at this stage in the challenge, we do not endorse anyone promoting caloric restriction in any way. We understand it's difficult and people will want to stretch it a bit to accommodate their own comfort zones. But, we've anticipated that, we understand where you are at this point in the challenge. Please do not post messages of the sort in this group. Also, do not give out advice that is in contradiction to our guidelines. It makes it very confusing and difficult for people coming to this group to better their health. When you do give advice to others within this group and this setting, please follow our guidelines in doing so and do not post material that contradicts what we're trying to do here. Thanks!

* PLEASE DO NOT PROMOTE THE USE OF SUPERFOODS OR NUTRITIONAL YEAST and ABOUT B12 ISSUES

On the RT4 lifestyle, the use of expensive superfoods is not needed. Most often they are extremely high in fat and protein, and this does not mix well with a high fruit/carb diet. We do not buy into snake oil fads, nor will we allow any kind of promotion of them. Also, nutritional yeast is a neurotoxin, it feeds a disbalance in one's hormonal system, and add to candida issues. We do not allow any posts promoting either superfoods or nutritional yeast. Also, Marmite, due to being a yeast based product and high in salt, is not recommended, and can lead to unfortunate candida issues. If you have B12 issues, we recommend Hydroxocobalamin or Methycobalamin shots, or sublinguals. These are the two forms of B12 that are safe. Cyanocobalamin, unfortunately the most frequently used form of B12 can have a toxic affect in the body.
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Recommended viewing ---->

Forks over Knives

http://bestdocumentariesonline.com/forks-over-knives/

Animals should be off the menu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQCe4qEexjc

The best speech you will ever hear

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es6U00LMmC4

Uprooting the cause of disease

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=30gEiweaAVQ

Earthlings

www.earthlings.com

http://earthlings.com/?page_id=32

THE CHINA STUDY

http://www.thechinastudy.com

My Newbie Ebook

http://www.30bananasaday.com/FreeleesEbook

Nutrition Facts from the latest research in nutrition

http://nutritionfacts.org

The World Peace Diet by Dr. Will Tuttle

http://www.worldpeacediet.com/

* COLONICS AND ENEMAS :

We definitely don't recommend enema's or colonics here. They are potentially dangerous and have been known to perforate the bowel, they also push faecal matter up in the opposite direction and disturb the population of delicate bowel flora. They are totally unnatural and unnecessary. They address a symptom but have nothing to do with addressing the cause, we need to avoid putting bandaids on and get to the root of the problem. Fibre from fruits and greens is the best bowel cleaner around :)

Thanks everyone!! Please enjoy yourself here and work with us to create a stable, focused forum :)

The new Raw till 4 forum has arrived

2014-03-30T22:45:47.000Z

Hey everyone,

We have been discussing this for a while and have decided a separate 'Raw till 4' forum on 30BaD is a good move. We fully believe in the success of the RT4 lifestyle and have seen it work for many people. We are also going to allow RT4 videos to be accepted in the video section. We want to appeal to 99% of the population not just 1% of the population. Please keep discussions about cooked vegan foods to this category. We have outlined some Rawtill4 guidelines to keep you feeling your best!

1. As always on 30BaD ONLY plant foods are allowed on this program. No animal products, no exceptions.

2. If you want to get the RT4 results then we recommend fruits & greens ONLY to be eaten till 4pm every day then a high carb cooked dinner of plants. No cooked food during the day. Food combining rules still apply.

3. 1000+ calories from fruit for breakfast and 1000+ from fruit for lunch is recommended for success, then have a high carb cooked plants dinner. Examples are a meal of potatoes/root veggies (several lbs) or several cups of rice or gluten free pasta with low fat, low sodium sauce.

4. 10% or less of your calories should come from fat a day, please work that out at (www.cronometer.com), 5% is optimal. Oil is not recommended on this program. Learn to cook (& eat) without it and you will gain wonderful health benefits. Although not ideal, try using some apple juice or water.

5. Approved sources of cooked carbs are organic potatoes, root veggies, rice, gluten-free pasta, high carb ancient grains. These sources are approved because they are low sodium and minimally processed.

6. Fragmented sodium should be kept to an absolute minimum. We recommend under 1000mg's a day and under 500 mg's for maximum leanness and health. Use herbs where ever possible in place of salt. Sea salt should be treated the same. Lemon juice and lime juice is also a great substitute for salt.

7. Food should be eaten whole and minimally processed wherever possible. Vegan junk foods are generally high in fat so are not recommended. If you must have them then once a week maximum or you will not benefit like you should from this program. Please avoid discussing high fat vegan foods on this high carb forum.

8. A big green salad should accompany your dinner meal to aid digestion and will minimise white blood cell proliferation from the cooked food. Ideally start eating it first.

9. Buy organic wherever possible (particularly potatoes), it tastes much better and is better for the environment.

10. NO sweets or fruit after cooked food or fermentation and poor digestion will result, if you want sweets after your dinner you didn't eat enough fruit during the day.

11. Big green smoothies are great for getting the calories in for breakfast/lunch. Bananas are a great fruit staple throughout the day.

12. One day a week we recommend a 100% fruit day to give your body a cleanse, we suggest the start of your work week or the day before.

13. Unlimited calories every meal, no restriction. The idea is to get as much raw food in as possible before 4pm so the majority of your calories for the day should still come from fruit. Don't under eat on fruit during the day or 'save up' your calories for dinner time. This is about abundance at every meal.

14. Chickpeas, beans, lentils are not high carb choices so should be kept to a minimum. They give too much protein if eaten in excess. They can be added if your fat & protein intake stays around 5% of calories for the day. Be aware that combining them with high carb foods may hamper digestion. If they are tinned make sure they have "no added salt" on the can.

15. You will need to drink more water on this program than on 100% raw because the cooked food does take water from your body. Make sure you are peeing clear, especially before you go to bed.

16. Move daily, it will help increase the efficiency of your colon and move the cooked food through more quickly.

Practice gratitude and peaceful emotions at meal time! :)

Here is a video on how to do Raw till 4:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSIMp-nw0iA

Durianrider & Freelee share the truth. Fullyrawkristina, Rawfullyorganic, Doug Graham,

2014-03-21T04:52:07.000Z

Lots of rumors. Lots of lies. We share the truth in this pdf.

CLICK ON DOCUMENT LINK TO DOWNLOAD PDF: Gimmetruthdoc.pdf

Here is a snippet. Fullyraw Kristina claims to have never send legal threats towards anyone!

But the reality is different. Here is a letter Rawvana forwarded us. It was sent by Kristina's marketing department. Owned by Kristina's sister...

From: "Jessica Zapatero" a href="mailto:jessica@zapaterobucaram.com" target="_blank">jessica@zapaterobucaram.com>
Date: August 8, 2013 at 10:05:09 PM PDT
To: a href="mailto:rawvana@gmail.com" target="_blank">rawvana@gmail.com>
Cc: "Bianca Bucaram" a href="mailto:bianca@zapaterobucaram.com" target="_blank">bianca@zapaterobucaram.com>
Subject: Brand Infringement

Ms. Mendoza,

Our public relations agency represents Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram and we are writing to you because your recent video, Rainbow Summer Watermelon Salsa is confusingly similar to the Watermelon Gazpacho recipe that was created by our Client on August 29, 2012. The recipe contains the majority of ingredients from her original recipe, making "your "recipe a copy of hers. You must cease immediately to use any recipes that are built or expanded on our client's intellectual property.

Plainly, your brand representation, look and feel is extremely referential to Kristina's branding, food styling and even fonts used in her videos. We are flattered that you may admire Kristina, the fame she has built to date and the global expansion of her brand. However, as publicists we strongly encourage you to find your own voice, branding and filming style so that your brand is not copying our Client.

We request that you remove that video from your YouTube Channel immediately and consider any inappropriate competition or referential actions in the future. We will be watching you brand for any similarties that may cause consumer confusion. If you do not comply we will commence legal action pursuing all appropriate remedies.

If you have any questions, I encourage you to call me directly: 713-894-4040.

Sincerely,

Jessica Zapatero
Zapatero + Bucaram Public Relations
6111 Kirby Drive, 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 894-4040
www.zapaterobucaram.com

We apologize for their behavior and feel part responsible as we promoted them so heavily over the last few years and are as disappointed as you are.

What was your reaction to Earthlings?

2014-03-05T04:33:10.000Z

It was recommended of me to watch Earthlings. I did that very day. I was not prepared for ANY of what it entailed, but it sure did open my eyes.

I thought it would have given me nightmares. No such thing has happened as of yet.

I was crying for a good 3/4 of the entire movie though. How anyone could do that as a job and ENJOY it is beyond me! A lot of the people seemed to be doing just that! It sickened me, and really made me realize how serious I am about being a fruitarian/Raw Vegan.

I can't eat a single piece of meat now without thinking of Earthlings.

Gary Yourofsky - Intro to Vegan Speech at Georgia Tech

2009-11-08T21:14:00.000Z

i encountered gary through a rather amusing set of circumstances. he is one powerful advocate for animals! his website is www.adaptt.org (and was featured on towardsfreedom about a month ago)you can get a sample of his wonderful dynamics in this intro at georgia tech in this youtube video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bagt5L9wXGocheck his site out too and you'll find just how committed he is to this most important cause that is an essential part of human evolution.in friendship,prad

Why is DTM LifeRegenerator selling pig adrenals and whey powder?? CRUEL PRODUCTS

2013-11-29T23:13:32.000Z

My Pushing A Wheelbarrow Full Of Rocks Up A Mountain Video...

2013-11-12T13:46:16.000Z

PLEASE SHOW THIS VIDEO TO ANYONE WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T GET ENOUGH PROTEIN AS A VEGAN...

A while back I did a project where I dug 1,000,000 pounds of dirt which you can see by clicking the link below...

http://www.sixstepstobetterhealth.com/1000000PoundsOfDirt.html

And more recently to celebrate my 5 year anniversary of being vegan I decided to really do something incredible to demonstrate that you can get a lot bigger and stronger and get plenty of protein as a vegan so I came up with the idea of taking a wheelbarrow with 100 kilos of rocks (That's 220 pounds) and trying to push it all the way up a mountain in one day... (A feat that nobody can deny would require an enormous amount of strength and endurance to pull off.)

I am determined to help put an end to the worries and arguments on a vegan diet, so if you like this video please share it on places like FaceBook to help it get seen. I don't know how else to promote my videos than by getting it shared on social websites.

Jared