Greetings to all,

I was just wondering if there where any raw foodist/vegans/vegetarians out there to share some nutritional wisdom with me? I'm really concern with maintaining as healthy or as chemical free diet as possible.

I didn't actually. If it's ok with your nutritionist, I say go for it! Anything we can do to promote healing it a good idea!

nyxa, I read every word you wrote and I just wanted to say I totally admire your passion for the topic. I'm a meat eater but will definitely be taking some of your ideas on board. Thanks!

me too and I want to say thank you...it has been a struggle for me...I found Sun Warrior and it is on it's way and I am going raw....I have been drawn to raw for years and have studied so I know all those you mentioned which is awesome and a sign I am on the right track....when I got the sleeve I was told no meat and veggies....well NO i am doing Protein produce the right way....natural raw whole food....so excited...thank you thank you thank you

@ Icandothis, are you eating raw foods now and how far out are you post-op?

me too and I want to say thank you...it has been a struggle for me...I found Sun Warrior and it is on it's way and I am going raw....I have been drawn to raw for years and have studied so I know all those you mentioned which is awesome and a sign I am on the right track....when I got the sleeve I was told no meat and veggies....well NO i am doing Protein produce the right way....natural raw whole food....so excited...thank you thank you thank you

@ICandothis Are you eating Raw now and how far out are you (post-op)?

i'm a vegetarian. I get plenty of protein. tofu is my best friend. so are green smoothies.

@rdawson, When did you have your surgery?

9/24/12

@ICandothis Are you eating Raw now and how far out are you (post-op)?

sorry i didnt see this..I had surgery Aug 4th and I am moving to raw 80% over the next week

ok, I'm having a time with the protein and the amount of food I can take in. The doctor said I can have a salad but I just can't chew it enough that it won't get stuck. I'm going to wait a little longer. I think I have been pushing the food thing a little fast. I might go back a bit to soup. I ate salmon and spaggetti squash, and of course no matter how much I chew, it sits heavy it my chest.

I'm vegan too, sleeved in February. I've had no problems with it at all, best thing I ever did for myself. I get plenty of vitamins and protein in my diet with fresh fruit and vegetables. Sometimes tofu also. i have one or two soy protein shakes a day, thinking of switching to hemp protein though. anyone ever try it?

i have. its easily tolorated and works great with green smoothies.

Great thanks! How does it taste?

it really depends on what i mix it with. its pretty good with green smoothie... spinich pears blueberries etc... alone with soymilk or almond milk it can be kinda strange...

Good to know, thanks!

Just took my first raw food course last Saturday and loved it! Plan on taking another one in the spring but I need to get a Vitamix and they are expensive! Anyway...I won't be completely raw fooding it, but I like organic chemical free foods for my family, so we will be definitely incorporating what I learned from class! They also had a vegan protein powder that was 17g of protein per scoop made from brown rice and other stuff I don't remember. It was pretty good! Anyway..good luck! I plan on utilizing my new found skills at raw foods on the family soon!