Guest guest Report post Posted August 26, 2005 Lynda, Sorry if my tone was somewhat abrupt. One must develop a very thick skin after hearing the same " urban myths " and legends, misconceptions perpetuated that have no basis in logic or basic sensibility repeated ad infinitum like Gospel. As far as replacing miso is concerned, I'd recommend using a reasonable portion of soaked sun-dried tomatoes, perhaps with a minimal amount of soaked raw nuts. The result is akin to meatsauce, especially when combined with the soaking water, which is essential to avoid wasted flavor. Sun-dried tomatoes are always a reliable source of rich, dark flavor and, when soaked, release all the enzymatic activity that you'd get from miso without the infectious bacterial growth (supposedly aerobic in miso or Nama Shoyu) that you'd get from pre-cooked, fermented substances. Aerobic bacteria refer to those producing beneficial effects on our intestinal tract since they inspire oxygen, while anaerobic bacteria inspire carbon dioxide. I don't mean to insult anyone's intelligence. Personally, half of my brain tells me that acidophilus and bifidus cultures, such as from yoogurt, promote healthy microflora in the small intestine, while the other half tells me that anything fermented is inherently counter-productive to our health. As I said before, simplicity is bliss. That's not the word of " God, " but it's to my understanding the recipe for optimal health in a nutshell, all other things being equal. Raw fruits, vegetables, soaked nuts & seeds are all we ever need. I've no problem with occasional sprouts, which some people tout as producing young cells (even supposedly allowing grey hair to return to its natural color), but a Garden of Eden diet with minimal complication makes as much sense to me as it did for Adam & Eve (if they existed) and our anthropological forebears. Namaste, David Namaska7 wrote: >Thank You Gentlemen > thanks Rezz for the break down. Thanks Khep for taking to the >next level. Thank you David for bringing it to light (although your tone could >be kinder.) And Thank you Mark for keeping it light . > As I said earlier I stand to be corrected . However the issue has >now change . What I read to be true is false. The information available all >points to live enzyme activity in the food. >Non pasteurization gives the illusion of live . Well ;The same problems will >repeat themselves in a jar , bottle . Makes sense >Once again the white man is very tricky do not believe the label . >Plus avoid the label for the most part . Which leads to the true living >food. aha > The subject of food rotting to get good is a very large controversy >because Viktoris and Ann Wigmore swear by rejuvalac , Rotten wheat berries. I >have heard the same response to sprouts . > So now back to the drawing board (kitchen). To replace miso in my dishes >Have A Wonderful Day , >Lynda > > -- " Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president or any other public official save exactly to the degree in which he himself stands by the country. It is patriotic to support him insofar as he efficiently serves the country. It is unpatriotic not to oppose him to the exact extent that by inefficiency or otherwise he fails in his duty to stand by the country. " --Pres. Theodore Roosevelt, 1908 ________________ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 27, 2005 David, The breadth and depth of your knowledge amaze me. I will have to have you proof the book that I eventually hope to come together. You have a way of looking at things from angles that never would have occurred to me. My point being - I always appreciate your input! Nancy Nancy Parlette HEALTHY LIVING STRATEGIES Natural Health Counselor Nutrition Educator (410) 531-2410 healthylivingstrategies http://www.healthylivingstrategies.net/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 29, 2005 Nancy, Thank you so much for your warm & generous compliment. I really need the ego boost sometimes. I also must concur with you regarding what you said about your own health as a raw foodist in reply to Andrew Weil's article. I have seen you & spoken with you about these issues enough times to appreciate that you obviously take care of yourself & your family, even if they may not always follow your example. You may not look like Lou Ferrigno but you're undeniably very athletic & muscular. If you're in the process of writing a new book as you implied, I'd be quite interested in proofing it, even if I'm ignorant of the subject matter. Please keep me posted, as I will for all others on this list about my possibly upcoming raw vegan potlucks. I just moved into my new house this past weekend & I look forward to sharing it with company of all sorts. Namaste, David <pnparlette wrote: >David, The breadth and depth of your knowledge amaze me. I will have >to have you proof the book that I eventually hope to come together. You >have a way of looking at things from angles that never would have >occurred to me. My point being - I always appreciate your input! >Nancy > > > >Nancy Parlette >HEALTHY LIVING STRATEGIES >Natural Health Counselor >Nutrition Educator >(410) 531-2410 >healthylivingstrategies >http://www.healthylivingstrategies.net/ > -- " Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president or any other public official save exactly to the degree in which he himself stands by the country. It is patriotic to support him insofar as he efficiently serves the country. It is unpatriotic not to oppose him to the exact extent that by inefficiency or otherwise he fails in his duty to stand by the country. " --Pres. Theodore Roosevelt, 1908 ________________ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
