I Get Black-But-Hard Plantains When I Try To Ripen Them Fully.  
Ray's Question: Hi, I have read your article on ripening plantains , and that is how I do it, but sometimes the plantains, instead of becoming …

Should I Take Iodine Supplements With Coffee And Vinegar? 
Snoopy's Question: I've been drinking one cup of coffee a day, in order to take iodine. It is supposed to be taken with some sort of acidic liquid …

Fighting Cataracts With Diet Or Fasting 
Carol's Question: Cataracts are a common problem as people age. My question is: Has there been any research or reports of long-term fruitarians …

Fructose, Glycation and AGE formation 
Dean Pomerleau's Question: Andrew, My biggest reservation about adopting a high-carb, low-fat, fruit-based vegan diet by eliminating/reducing …

Type 2 Diabetic On Insulin And A Low Fat Raw Vegan Diet 
Ben's Question: Can this diet really cure me of type 2 diabetes? I have lost a lot of weight on a low carb diet but my cholesterol has gone up and …

What Do You Think Of The Woodstock Fruit Festival? 
Wendy's Question: Hi Andrew. I noticed something a bit weird. You talk about raw foods diets and fruit all the time, and there's this giant …

Blood Sugar Spikes And Ending Toxic Hunger Symptoms 
Colleen's Question: I am not currently following a raw diet, however I am extremely interested . At present time, when my stomach becomes empty, …

How Do I Get MORE Protein On A Raw Diet? 
Susan's Question: Hi Andrew, I use CRON-O-Meter's free website to keep track of my daily cals/fats/carbs, and I've just noticed that I'm falling …

What Part Of The Country Is Best For Thriving On A Raw Food Diet? 
Linda's Question: Hi Andrew, I was wondering what part of the country you reside in. I was fortunate to spend a year and California and I …

Raw Food Diet And Breastfeeding While Underweight? 
Linda's Question: Hi Andrew Thank you so much for your informative site and for the chance for me to ask you a question. This is my second go …

What Does A Typical Day Look Like For A Raw Foodist? What Do You Eat And How Do You Exercise? 
George's Question: Hi Andrew. First off, I love Raw-Food-Health.net. I find you really inspiring and there's so much interesting info that you cover. …

Avoiding Cramps And Stomach Aches When Mixing Fruits And Vegetables On A Raw Food Diet 
Judy's Question: Dear Andrew, I have understood all these years that you are not supposed to mix fruit with anything else because it rots in your …

Change In Body Chemistry On A Raw Diet Repelling Mosquitoes? 
Mark's Question: Hi Andrew, Is it possible that eating a raw-food diet can change your body chemistry such that mosquitoes will find you less appetizing? …

The Endurance Benefits Of A Raw Food Diet 
Andy's Question: Hi Andrew I have read a post in the past by Tim Van Orden of Running Raw, where he states that becoming raw vegan gave him unprecedented, …

Do These Raw Food Recipes Use Smart Food Combining? 
Geri's Question: Hi Andrew. Thank you for all that you do for us out here. I am getting deeper and deeper into food combining ; I first learned …

What About Dehydrators On A Raw Food Diet? 
Grace's Question: I'm sure after reading your web site, you feel there is no need for a dehydrator. But....just wondering what your thoughts are …

Declining Banana Quality On A Raw Food Diet - Why Are The Bananas Bruised? 
David's Question: Both in New Jersey and New Mexico I have recently become more aware that if a banana is bruised, cutting out the bruise, does not …

Which is better more fruits or more vegetables? 
Herb's Question: I have been reading several different vegan/vegetarian books and some say to eat mostly vegetables and your site says to eat mostly …

What could I add to a green smoothie to keep my blood sugar stable and to give my body a boost? 
Lyz's Question: I love green smoothies - more green than fruit, the better. I am overweight and I love that the weight seems to melt away. I have …

Overcoming Colitis With Raw Foods 
Reader's Question: Hey. First, thanks for all you do! I too have colitis. I've used lots of diff things, no drugs. I've had some good results. …

Is A Fruitarian Diet Sustainable? Can You Eat A Local Raw Food Diet? 
Aaron's Question: Hi Andrew, I've been imagining living in an area where food is all grown and eaten locally, a sustainably fed community in that …

How Do I Lose 80lbs Quick On A Raw Food Diet? 
Tee's Question: I have transitioned to raw food and am eating 90% raw, and I do eat sprouted bread every other day. I am a licensed massage therapist …

What Do You Eat Daily On A Raw Food Diet? 
Daniel's Question: I would like to know what you eat on a regular basis. Can you give me a typical day of food you eat from the time you wake up …

Using Shampoo On A Raw Food Diet? 
Jessica's Question: Hey Andrew, do you use any shampoo then? If you don't, how do you handle your hair (the greasiness)? I've been trying no poo (no …

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Is Brown Rice Bad For You As An Ocassional Food? 
Peter's Question: I'm guessing brown rice isn't optimal, but is it really that bad? Would eating it a few times a week be noticeable bad? Andrew's …

Excessive Nighttime Urination On A Raw Food Diet 
David's Question: I love the raw food philosophy . I've had many 100% raw food days and I feel good doing it, but they are usually followed by a night …

Should I Be Worried About My Teeth Because Of The Acid In Oranges? 
Krista's Question: Hi Andrew, I absolutely love oranges and pineapple, tomatoes, etc... all the acid fruits. I was just reading your article …

Consequences Of A Fruit-Only Diet 
Nancy's Question: On your Savory Raw Dressings and Sauces page , you mentioned that you realized that a heavily-or fruit-only diet could lead to …

Is Tofu Good Or Bad On A Raw Food Diet? 
Tort's Question: Is tofu good or bad on your raw food diet? Andrew's Answer: Tofu is a product made from heated and processed soy bean …

My Fuyu Persimmons Are Still Hard 
Reader Question: I bought some persimmons. They've been sitting on my counter for a week and they're still hard. Maybe they were picked to …

Is It Ok To Eat Oats? 
Jane's Question: Can you eat natural porridge oats with almond milk as a replacement? Andrew's Answer: Grain crops of all types have down sides. …

Will A Raw Diet Work If I Have A Sensitivity to Sugars (Candida)? 
Amy's Question Most of my life, I've followed a low-carb diet of fish, chicken, all kinds of different veggies, small amounts of tofu and brown rice …

Why Do I Crave Avocados? 
Angelika's Question: Although eating high fruit I like to have avocado-they are from Crete, almost all the year round available,so tasty-almost …

Should We Eat Corn?  
Carli's Question: Hi Andrew, Was wondering, I notice you use corn in one of your salad recipes. Is corn something that a raw foodist could …

Is There Too Much Potassium In Fruit? 
Eric's Question: I am planning on trying this diet, it makes a lot of sense. I became a vegetarian in November of 2009, and I have thought a lot …

What kind of vegetables go good in a salad? 
Mitchell's Question: If most vegetables are not ideal for digestion (cruciferous, tubers) and should therefore be usually avoided then what do you …

Should We Eat Wheatgrass, Barley Sprouts, Or Alfalfa Sprouts? 
Reader's Question: I want your opinion on wheatgrass, barley sprouts, and alfalfa sprouts. Andrew's Short Answer: None of these foods are ideal, …

Feeling Foggy Headed 
Cathy's Question: Andrew, my head is so foggy, and almost dizzy, forcing me to squint at times, I get that I am cleansing since I am so overweight. 130 …

Ulcerative Colitis Pain 
Kevin's Question: I've been raw for 5 days now (the first three being a raw juice fast). My bowel movements are very normal but I'm still experiencing …

Time Between Meals 
Marie's Question: How long should you wait until the next time you eat so you do not combine foods? Should I wait at least an hour or two between each …

Are raw peanuts healthy? 
Reader's Question: "Is it healthy to eat raw peanuts in their shell?" Andrew's Answer: This question is a bit vague, and I'm not sure if the reader …

Avoid Garlic and Onions On A Raw Food Diet - Really?! 
Andrew, There is overwhelming scientific evidence that raw onions and garlic (and other alliums) are extremely healthy, especially for preventing cancer. …

Stable Blood Sugar On A Fruit-Based Raw Food Diet 
Hello. I´m starting a raw food diet, and I'm drinking more smoothies and eating fruits each day. But doesn't this increase your blood sugar …

How Can I Gain Weight On A Low Fat Raw Vegan Diet? 
Angelika's Qustion: Andrew, I am 80/10/10 (ED: Low Fat Raw Vegan) since April 2010 after high fat raw. I had been, like always in my life, slim, …

What Do You Think Of The Hallelujah Diet?  
Julie's Question: Have you ever heard of The Hallelujah Diet? This is what got me started on eating far more raw food because they encourage only 15% …

Too Much Sugar In Lots Of Fruit? 
Hi! Thanks for the information on your site. I have a question about eating so much fruit...If you have time, maybe you can answer it... …

What About Mushrooms On A Raw Food Diet? 
Erik's Question: Are mushrooms healthy to eat on a raw food diet? I do love them on my salads. I realize they are neither a fruit nor a vegatable. …

Should We Eat Sprouts?  
Reader Question: Should we eat sprouts like mung sprouts and wheatgerm and wheatgrass? Andrew's Answer: Sprouts are so popular in raw food circles …

Fruit vs. Greens? 
Hi Andrew. You wrote the following: "A totally fruitarian diet with no greens will also likely fail over the long run without the important nutrients …

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Frozen Organic Fruit For Smoothies Not rated yet
Doug's Question: I am enjoying the raw diet , but it would be much more convenient to use frozen fruits in my smoothies (not to mention there would …

Should We Strictly Avoid Fats After Eating Poorly? Not rated yet
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Is The Blood Group Diet Healthy? Not rated yet
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Dental Care, Fruit, And The Raw Diet Not rated yet
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A Raw Food Diet Is Intimidating - Should I Go Fully Raw?  Not rated yet
Ken's Question: Andrew, I just recently started eating veggies somewhat regularly. I find it really intimidating to go to a fully raw food diet …

Fueling A Jiu-Jitsu Workout As A Raw Foodist  Not rated yet
Grace's Question: I recently started Jiu-Jitsu and I was wondering what foods would best fuel one's body before and after a workout. Any particular …

Who Lost 100 Pounds On The Oct 29 Episode Of The Raw Food Health Podcast? Not rated yet
Sophie's Question: Hi Andrew; I have been listening to your podcasts all week and really enjoy them. You had a guest on 29oct that had lost over …

Switching From A Raw Diet To A Standard American Diet Not rated yet
If you've been eating a healthy low fat raw vegan diet for awhile, how much will going back to the standard American diet affect you? You definitely …

Advice For Food Addicts Who Want To Go Raw Not rated yet
Marie's Question: Andrew, I want to be a raw organic vegan for many reasons - health, environment , etc. I do well for awhile, but being …

Where Do You Get Protein On A Raw Diet? Not rated yet
I read your reply to George and saw what you ate in one day. Where is the protein? Thank you for everything. Suzy McKinley Andrew's …

Meat And Cooked Food Cravings On A Raw Food Diet Not rated yet
Angel's Question: Hi Andrew, I've been on a raw food diet for a couple of months now and lost 10 kilos of weight. But every now and then …

Should We Eat Raw Eggs On A Raw Food Diet? Not rated yet
Jim's Question: Hi Andrew. I know that doctors say we should not be eating any eggs because they're full of cholesterol and will give you cancer …

Is A Raw Food Diet Safe During Pregnancy? Not rated yet
Suzanne's Question: I looked through your website and your previously answered questions. But I did not see this discussed. Is your recommended …

Raw Food, Body Alignment, And Barefoot Running Not rated yet
Hello Andrew, I recently saw your video on the challenges you experienced early in your training , and how you attempted to improve your running …

Why Am I Constipated On A Raw Food Diet? What Can I Do? Not rated yet
Amanda's Question: Hi Andrew, Recently, I tried going low fat raw vegan and became even more constipated than what I already am. It seems like the …

Raw Foods For My Emergency Kit Not rated yet
Hi Andrew, Thanks again for sharing your wealth of knowledge and wisdom! I am so very appreciative! I live south of San Francisco,in San Jose,CA. …

How To Save Money Grocery Shopping On A Raw Food Diet Not rated yet
Ryan's Question: Do you have any tips to make food shopping or grocery shopping easier and cheaper on a raw food diet ? Andrew's Answer: Plenty, …

Are Chives Okay To Use On A Raw Food Diet? Salt? Not rated yet
Neil's Question: I have not read anything about onions or garlic being bad for you before now. It does make sense, and I do recall getting …

Where Can I Get Fats On A Raw Food Diet? Oils? Nuts? Not rated yet
Autumn's Question: I've always been told that a zero fat diet essentially makes people go crazy because they have no oils to lubricate their nervous …

Will Fruit Meals Spike Your Blood Sugar? Not rated yet
Enora's Question: Andrew, your meals look like mine , except I do need to quit the nut intake. What a cutie pie! When I went raw 2 years ago I ate …

Are Raw Potatoes Toxic? Can They Kill You? Not rated yet
Varja's Question: I heard that you can poison yourself by eating raw potatoes. In Germany in World War II they used to give raw potatoes to the …

Can Too Much Vitamin C Be Bad For You? Not rated yet
Scott's Question: I've just started a mainly raw food diet diet and eat a lot of vitamin C-rich fruit daily. So, for instance, I eat a lot of oranges, …

Should I Eat Peanut Butter On A Raw Food Diet? Not rated yet
Jennie's Question: I really love peanut butter and it's one food that I really miss on a raw food diet . In your opinion, is it okay to have a small …

Any Truth To The Blood Type Diet? Can You Debunk It? Not rated yet
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How To Thrive On A Raw Food Diet In The The Hectic Modern World Not rated yet
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Would Grass Fed Organic Beef And Unpasturized Dairy Be Okay To Eat If You Have Food Allergies? Not rated yet
Rachel's Question: I read your article about curing allergies and was confused when you said to stay away from meat and dairy. You also mentioned the …

Are There Must Have Pantry Ingredients For A Raw Food Diet? Not rated yet
Reader Question: My fiancé and I are beginning our raw lifestyle journey and we would love to know a couple of pantry/fridge staples for going raw!!! …

How Do I Beat IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) With A Raw Food Diet? Not rated yet
Zachary's Questions: I haven't officially been diagnosed with IBS ( Irritable Bowel Syndrome) , but I seem to have the symptoms and have had them for …

Making Your Own Natural, Healthy Toothpaste For A Raw Vegan Diet Not rated yet
Bryan's Question: Andrew, I've been looking into making my own toothpaste since I can't seem to find one that doesn't have any questionable ingredients …

How Long Will The Fat From An Avocado Stay In Your Blood Stream, And Will It Cause Issues? Not rated yet
Amy's Question: If one fourth to one avocado was eaten at the end of day in a big salad, would the fat from the avocado still be in the blood the next …

Improving My Health As A 70-Year-Old Impotent, Diabetic With Heart Disease Not rated yet
Reader Question: Hi. I'm 70 years old, impotent, diabetic, and suffering from heart disease. I've already had a triple heart bypass surgery for the …

I'm Allergic To Dairy, Soy, Corn, Wheat, and Eggs, So What Protein Should I Eat? Not rated yet
Reader's Question: I am allergic to dairy, eggs, soy, corn, and wheat. I'm trying to avoid diabetes and I've been told to include 90 grams of …

Is Weight Loss Normal After Transitioning to a Raw Food Diet? How Can I Stop Losing Weight? Not rated yet
Carl Williams's Question: Andrew, Before starting my raw foods diet on September 12, 2011 I weighed 201 lbs (at 6 feet 2 inches tall) and my …

How To Gain Muscles And Stop Weight Loss On A Raw Vegan Diet Not rated yet
Nelson's Question: My name is Nelson Williams, and I am transitioning to a raw food diet and I find my weight dropping, (15lbs. in 3 weeks). …

Does A Raw Food Diet Have To Be Organic?  Not rated yet
Caleb's Question: Hi. I was wondering, when you say raw food, are you talking about organic foods? Does a raw food diet have to be organic? …

Are Cucumbers Unripe? Should We Eat Unripe Fruits And Vegetables? Not rated yet
Angelika's Question: Hi Andrew! We eat cucumbers in an unripe green form, and the yellow ripe ones often become bitter. But to have optimal …

Hummus On A Raw Food Diet: Is It Healthy? Are Chickpeas Raw? Not rated yet
Felicity's Question: I make my own hummus and really like it. Apart from the olive oil, the other ingredients appear to be OK as part of a raw …

Do Nuts And Seeds In My Green Smoothie Give Me Stomach Pain? Not rated yet
Tish's Question: I've been a raw green smoothie nut for about two months now - but the past few weeks I've ended up in a hospital, taking days off work, …

How To Stay Warm On A Raw Food Diet Without Dependance On Bananas Not rated yet
Hi Andrew, Thanks for answering my oxalic acid question . Both in New Jersey and New Mexico I've been running into some problems with bruised and …

Eating Only Bananas For 30 Days When Starting A Raw Diet? Not rated yet
Tammy's Question: Are you saying that in the beginning of a raw food diet that bananas are the only food you should eat? How long should I or can …

What About Blended Salads For Broccoli, Cabbage, And Cauliflower? Not rated yet
David's Question: Hi Andrew, Thank you for a wonderful website. I started on Dr. Furhman's program about 5 weeks ago and after 2 weeks switched …

Can You Get Too Much Nutrition From A Raw Food Diet? Not rated yet
Reader's Question: I adore eating as much raw food as possible but I have one silly query I have never heard anyone else ask. Can you get too much …

Am I Eating Too Much Fruit? What About The Fructose? Not rated yet
Alfredo's Question: I love sweet fruit and so eat 5 to 6 servings of fruit during the day. For breakfast I usually prepare a smoothy with two frozen …

Finding A Discounted Or Refurbished Vitamix For Raw Food Recipes Not rated yet
Marisa's Question: I am a very, very poor law student, but my regular blender just isn't keeping up with my recipe ideas anymore! Do you have any …

How Do I Prevent Weight Loss On A Raw Food Diet? Not rated yet
Kathy's Question: I can't seem to get enough calories on this diet and do not want to lose anymore weight. I am a 69 year old woman who struggles …

A Raw Diet For A Very Sedentary Obese Person? Not rated yet
Randal's Question : I am a obese male in my fifties with osteoarthritis in the left hip. Is there a raw-food-health plan/diet that will work for …

What Is The Average Fruit Transit Time? Should I be Worried It's So Quick? Not rated yet
Mark's Question: I notice that a lot of my meals take a very short time to get through my body. For example, green smoothies take about 6 hours. …

Is Fructose Dangerous? Are Raw Diets Too High In Fructose? Not rated yet
Cliff's Question: Andrew, Hi. Great website, very inspiring. Is the fructose in fruit dangerous? A friend asked me to watch a video (somewhat …

How Do You Ripen Nectarines? Are Nectarines Like Peaches?  Not rated yet
Reader Question: Hi! I bought a flat of nectarines that are not ripe yet. Do they go into a paper bag as well? Thanks Andrew's Answer: Nectarines …

Can Spirulina Be A Healthy Part Of A Raw Diet? Not rated yet
Danai's Question: Hi. I just read a long article on spirulina which indicated that it was a great superfood, and your answer to all of life's problems. …

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Why Am I Feeling Dizzy On Almond And Pumpkin Butter? What's The Best Overt Fat? Not rated yet
Danai's Question: I tried to eat 1 tablspoon almond butter with 1 tblsp hemp seeds and 5 raw almonds for a snack for my fat of the day, separate from …

Should You Try Raw Foods If You Have A Weak Digestion? Not rated yet
Jay's Question: Hi, I have just done a week-long detox and have weak digestion. I still have problems with constipation and tiredness and bloating. …

Why don't you have before and after photos of your weight loss up? Not rated yet
Andrea's Question: Why don't you have any before photos of you being fat or obese? -Andrea Andrew's Answer: Hi Andrea. I do have before …

Dr. Stanley Bass On Sugar Poisoning And B12 Supplements - Are Fruit-Centered Diets Healthy? Not rated yet
Danai's Question: Hi. I just ran into another raw vegan site by Dr. Stanley Bass that claims you can get sugar poisoning from too much fruit. Is that …

The Common Cold, Viruses, And Raw Food Diets Not rated yet
Patricia's Question: I've got a scratchy throat, congestion, and a runny nose, so I guess I have a cold. I know a virus doesn't don't care if you're …

Will Peruvian Maca Root Cure My Thyroid Disorder? Not rated yet
Sefanie's Question: Hello! I was wondering what your thoughts are on Peruvian Maca Root. I have Hashimotos/thyroid disorder and have been investigating …

What's The Best Type Of Distilled Water?  Not rated yet
Reader Question: If I buy distilled water is there a brand you recommend or are they all the same? What about FreshPure waters at Whole Foods? …

Are Raw Beans And Potatoes Healthy? Are They Good To Eat On A Raw Food Diet? Not rated yet
Yasmin's Question: I was wondering if beans are okay to eat? Considering that they have to be cooked.. also same question for potatoes? Can it be …

Will Failing To Eat Enough Lead To Malnutrition On A Raw Diet, And How Can I Learn To Eat More. Not rated yet
Reader Question: Hey Andrew, First of all, I am thoroughly enjoying your site and book. Awesome work. I am a newbie on the raw food diet …

Vita Mix Soup Heat And Raw Food Diets Not rated yet
Reader Question: When making raw soup in a Vitamix Blender , you can blend the ingredients so long that they start to heat up and steam. Vitamix …

Should I Restrict Calories On A Vegan Raw Food Diet? Not rated yet
Natalia's Question: I am on a raw vegan diet , but I am confused about calories. I need to lose 50lb and know, through experimentation, that I won't …

Is Fruit Juice Raw? Not rated yet
Emily's Question: How do you know if fruit juice, or juice in general, is raw? Like the kind you buy from the store? And how do you know which types …

Testing For High Blood Sugar On A Raw Food Diet Not rated yet
Veren's Question Hello Andrew, Is there a inexpensive, safe, accurate method to measuring your blood sugar? Hospital visits tend to be expensive, …

Banana Ripening Not rated yet
Nirmal's Question: What is the cavendish banana's natural ripening period or time? Andrew's Answer: Hi Nirmal. Bananas do not have a …

Should I Eat Fatty Food Like Avocados All At One Meal Or Spread Them Out? Not rated yet
Reader's Question: If you eat 1 avocado a week, is it just as good to eat a whole one with lots of greens or is it better to have a half over a couple …

Raw For An Old-Timer? Can You Be Too Old Or Too Sick To Go Raw? Not rated yet
George's Question: I am 70 years old and feel 99. 5'7 carrying 227 lbs. Chronic sore throat for 6 weeks (antibiotics didn't help) that is worse after …

Should We Eat Only Organic Fruits And Vegetables On A Raw Food Diet? Not rated yet
Angelikia's Question: Hello Andrew! Do we harm our body if we eat lots of conventional fruit? Sometimes it is just so expensive or not bio available. …

Honey, Honeycomb, And Pollen On A Raw Food Diet Not rated yet
Andreea's Question: Hello! I read on your site that honey is not recommended on a low fat raw diet. Why? And how about honeycomb or pollen? Are …

How To Protect The Skin From Sunburning? Not rated yet
Angelika's Question: Hello Andrew! Summertime! Sailing! You cannot stay all the time inside the boat. What would be the best to put on the skin? …

Is All Salt The Same? What If It's Raw Salt? Not rated yet
Mark's Question: Hi my names Mark, my question to you is are all salts the same? well realy its not a question, because i know the answer as you probably …

Is Fresh Food Alive and What Does Kirlian Photography Prove? Not rated yet
Bruce's Question: Hi Andrew. I've enjoyed reading some of your articles on raw foods . You seem to do thorough research on the issues you write about. …

How Can You Diagnose Candida And Feel Energetic On A Raw Diet?  Not rated yet
Reader's Question: Hello:) So, my mind is sort of racing here with questions but I will try to be organized with them..First a little history......I …

What's The Best Type Of Water To Drink? Not rated yet
Bruce's Question: Hi Andrew. What's the best type of water to drink? Although It would probably be ideal to get all our water intake from …

Potassium And The Bladder Not rated yet
Gloria's Question: Hi Andrew, I told a friend that I adopted the a low fat raw food diet flowing dr. G.'s 811 and she gasped. My friend and I …

I Want To Start The Raw Food Lifestyle! How Long To Transition? Not rated yet
Maxie's Question: I am 15 and have never been a vegan or a vegetarian. I want to start the raw food diet asap, but I'm not sure how my body will handle …

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A Raw Food Diet Without Sweet Salad Dressings  Not rated yet
Veruska's Question: Hello Andrew, nice to meet you. I'm Italian, I'm 35 and I've decide for a new year resolution that can change my life : a raw …

Raw Meat And Sushi On The Raw Food Diet Not rated yet
Dwight's Question: I know your term of "Raw Food' means fruit, but is there a possibility to add "Sushi" into the mix of your diet. Also does smoking …

How Hot Do Dehydrated Foods Get, And How Does That Affect Them Nutritionally? Are They Still Raw? Not rated yet
Michelle's Question: Can you please advise the temperature used for dehydration/drying on the graph used to illustrate the loss of vitamins in cooked …

Can The Mangosteen Fruit Really Cure Allergies? Not rated yet
Julia's Question: Hi, i have read alot about the mangosteen fruit lately and it is claimed to have very potent anitihistamine qualities among many …

Supplements, Garlic, Green Tea? Not rated yet
Gloria's Question: Dear Andrew, I recently read FIT FOR LIFE A New Beginning The Ultimate Health and Diet Plan by Harvey Diamond. Diamond …

How Can I Get More Iron & Protein In My Body? Not rated yet
Rachelle's Question: Hello I recently started the 80-10-10 diet about 2 weeks ago. I'm trying to go 100% raw. I have been Inputting all the food I …

Is it okay to drink pasteurized juice? Not rated yet
Danny's Question: Most fruit juices that I find at the store are pasteurized. Should I avoid these? I'm assuming that such juices could not be considered …

Bananas and Radiation Not rated yet
Carli's Question: Can you address the declaration by Dr. Oz recently that bananas contain radiation and that there is enough in 40 bananas to equal …

Will I get Skin Cancer If I Go Out In The Sun? Not rated yet
Hindy's Question: I have had 2 skin cancer problems. My dr. said STAY OUT OF THE SUN. I take calcium sup. What should I do? I'm afraid to go in the …

Is It Possible To Eat Too Much Of A Fruit? Not rated yet
Peter's Question: Is it possible to eat too much of a single type of fruit, and become sick because of too much Vitamins or acid? For instance oranges. …

Are Herbs Like Basil and Cilantro Toxic? Not rated yet
Krista's Question: What about the toxic properties of certain herbs? Technically, one could not make a meal of basil or oregano, two of the most …

Should We Count Calories Or Follow Our Hunger To Lose Weight? Not rated yet
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Why Do Fruit Meals Give Me Stomach Aches? How Long Do I Have to Wait After Eating Fruit Meals? Not rated yet
Jessica's Question: Hi, I've been eating raw foods almost a year. I noticed that I have to sit down at least 20 minutes after eating fruits before …

Can You Build Muscle On A Raw Food Diet? Not rated yet
Scott's Question: Can you build muscle on a raw food diet? Is it easier to do? Or harder? Andrew's Answer: Muscle is built through muscular …

Lady Finger Bananas and Kale Smoothie Not rated yet
Heather's Question: Is it possible that Lady Fingers are just too starchy for blending with greens? I had 2 disastrous smoothies where the whole …

What Are The Consequences Of Eating Salt? Not rated yet
Reader Question: What kind of symptoms will your body have from eating too much salt on a daily basis? Andrew's Answer: The most obvious physical …

Is Raw Cinnamon Healthy To Eat? Not rated yet
Reader Question: Is it okay to add cinnamon with foods, i.e. fruit? I know that it's ground up and not normally what one would eat in the wild, but …

Can I Get Enough DHA Without Meat? Not rated yet
Amy's Question Hi! My doctor says that DHA can not be efficiently converted from plant source from ala. The linus pauling institute says the …

What Are Some Inspirational Health Videos and Books? Not rated yet
David's Question: I recently watched a movie/video called "The Future of Food,( Lily Films- www.theFuture ofFoods.com) and another called "FoodMatters". …

Should We Soak Nuts And Seeds?  Not rated yet
Angelika's Question: Should we soak nuts and seeds before eating them? Andrew's Answer: Soaking nuts and seeds can help your body to digest them. …

Eating Raw On A Budget Not rated yet
Tony's Question: I live alone I am on a fixed budget. I am paid on the first of every month. Do you have any ideas or, like a meal plan that is relatively …

How Long To See If I Need Vitamin B12 Supplements? Not rated yet
Reader Questions: If you stop taking a b12 supplement to see if you don't need it, how long should you wait to get your blood tested? Andrew's …

Do Raw Broccoli and Cruciferous Vegetables Damage Thyroid Function? Not rated yet
Angelika's Question: I read that raw broccoli contains goitrogens that can inhibit thyroid function. And we should put it for 2 minutes in boiling water, …

What if there is little variety of fruit in winter? Not rated yet
Angelika's Question: In winter time here in Greece we have got only bananas, apples, pears, avocado, oranges, kiwi and non-organic fresh dates. …

How Do I Keep My Body Warm On A Raw Fruitarian Diet? Not rated yet
Reader's Question: I have had challenges keeping my body warm my entire life. Many women do. When my body is cold inside, my bowels stop functioning. …

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How Long Do Detox symptoms Last? Not rated yet
Angelika's Question: How many months does it take to eliminate toxins after switching from a high fat raw diet to 811 (Ed: Low fat raw vegan diet)? …

Can I Fight My Enlarged Prostate With A Plantain Pill? Not rated yet
Joe's Question: Can plantain be helpful in reducing as enlarged prostate? If so can it be bought in capsules that have a higher potency? Thanks, …

Are Blended Greens Better Than Whole Greens? Not rated yet
Angelika's Question: Is it better to eat the salad whole or better to make a green soup, smoothie, or blended salad? Andrew's Answer: …

How much water should I drink? Not rated yet
Angelika's Question: Is eating lots of fruit enough for hydration? How much water should we drink on a less active day and a full active day? …

How Can I Get Rid of My Candida? Not rated yet
Laurie's Question: I'm trying to find the best information on the cure or remedy for candida. I was on only Fruit for three days.. and felt …

Should We Eat Melon and Grape Seeds? Not rated yet
Angelika's Question: Can we eat melon and grape seeds, just without chewing them? Andrew's Answer: If a seed's hard outer shell remains …

What Vegetables Have Sodium? Not rated yet
Angelika's Question If celery is not available, nor spinach, is romaine salad okay to cover sodium or should we use seaweed like nori or wakame? …

Smaller Blenders? Not rated yet
Karen's Question: I am currently transitioning into raw foodism. I am 50-60% raw now. My question is this: since I am the only one in my house …

Simple or Complicated Raw Food Meals For The Beginner? Not rated yet
Nancy's Question: As a beginner, is it better to stick with all fruits or simple combinations (green smoothies) vs maybe raw cream soups and …

Will This Raw Diet Give You Sugar Spikes? Not rated yet
Matt's Question: I'm nineteen and I have been interested in food and nutrition for about 8 months to help manage my mental health (i.e. anxiety, …

Can I Eat Veggies To Fight Stomach Fat? Not rated yet
Reader Question: Is it true that eating any amounts or large amounts of cruciferous veggies is a big help with belly fat (or is it a snow job) thanks. …

How Long Does Fat Take To Clear The Blood Stream? Not rated yet
Reader Question: When starting a 80-10-10 (ED: Low Fat Raw Vegan) diet from SAD, how long does it take for fat to clear from blood? Andrew's …

What Works As A Meat Substitute? Not rated yet
Nia's Question: Your diet plan seems to be right on, but I am not clear on foods like mushrooms, edamame, and eggplant. How do you make eggplant …

Organic Fruit Or None At All? Not rated yet
Theresa's Question: On the low fat raw food diet if one is unable to locate organic fruits such as durian, watermelon or thai coconuts would it be …

Carb Loading For A Marathon Run? Not rated yet
Shirley's Question Hi there! I am interested in going 100% raw, but, like you, I train for a marathons. I never eat bread etc, but when …

Does Alchohol Slow Down Digestion? Not rated yet
Ricky's Question: I eat a pretty much raw fruit and veg diet and try to combine food properly. At my evening meal I have a small salad with spinach …

How Long Does Food Take To Digest? Not rated yet
Reader Question: Hi. How long does it take for different foods to pass through the stomach? Andrew's Answer: Different foods have remarkably …

Are Nuts And Seeds Really Raw? Do We Need To Eat Them? Not rated yet
Sophie's Question: I have read that most nuts are heated prior to being sold as raw in shops...and especially in America they have passed a law which …

Is Fasting One Day A Week Healthy?  Not rated yet
Sophie's Question: I'm trying to prepare my body for slightly longer fasts by having one day a week water fasting. Would be interested in …

Got Any Lunch Ideas? Not rated yet
Sophie's Question: I usually start the day with either berries or citrus fruits. This usually keeps me going at least 2-3 hours, as I work at an office. …

How much fat to eat, and fat/water soluable vitamins.  Not rated yet
Sophie's Question: Hi there. When it comes to 'low fat' in the diet to protect our health how much as a percentage is needed? Also a digestion …

Got Any Tips For Transitioning to Barefoot Running/Walking? Not rated yet
Max's Question: Andrew, I really enjoyed your articles on barefoot running . I could tell you did quite a bit of research, and then condensed it all …

Caring For Your Teeth - Do We Need Animal Products? Not rated yet
Reader's Question: How healthy are teeth on a fruitarian diet? According to Ramiel Nagel, author of "Cure tooth decay," one needs to consume …

What To Eat After A Colitis Fast Not rated yet
Sam's Question: Hi Andrew, I've been on a 4 day water fast, which has really helped deal with many of my colitis symptoms. I had severe cramping, …

Ulcerative Colitis - What to Eat? Not rated yet
Hernan's Question: What kind of raw fruits and veggies can I eat to overcome this problem. My stomach right now got lots of ulcers and whatever I …

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Is Fruit Fattening?  Not rated yet
Reader's Question: Are fruit smoothies fattening? When I gave up smoking nearly 3 years ago I supposed I supplemented my smokes for fruit smoothies …

Protein On A Raw Vegan Diet?  Not rated yet
Marie's Question: I am having trouble convincing my husband that you can get a good amount of protein in a raw food diet. I am new at this diet and just …

Quality Soil and B12? Not rated yet
Elle's Question: Dear Andrew, I recently read the post on your B12 results . I am very impressed. I understand that eating foods from …

Dealing with Cravings and Unsupportive Parents Not rated yet
Genna's Question: I am transitioning solo into the low fat raw food lifestyle, without support from my parents with whom I live with. Quite frankly, they …

Type Two Diabetes On A Raw Food Diet Not rated yet
Stuart's Question: Can you give some guidelines on how a raw food diet should be implemented for someone with Type Two Diabetes? Andrew's Answer: …

Acne Not rated yet
Reader's Question: I have acne. If I go full 100% raw do I still need to supplement with the omega 3 oils as so many professionals recommend? Or …