Newbie Questions (Ignore if Annoying Please)

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much, all you kind raw folk who welcomed me! I really

appreciate it. Especially Nora, who brought up the 'controversy' about

soaking nuts versus eating them dry.

 

One of you suggested that I bring my (potentially) annoying newbie

questions to the list, in case anyone might share my question.

 

So, about the nuts, um, soak? And if so, how long? An then, as kind

Nora said, do I refrigerate them?

 

Some of the books say that if you don't soak them, you can get sick from

not getting all the enzymes.

 

Any opinions, please?

 

And, second question: How do you handle it when you are craving

something not good for you like chocolate or chicken?

 

Bless you all for your kindness,

 

-- Corrie

www.CorriesLeapofFaith.siteblast.com

 

Only where love and need are one,

And the work is play for mortal stakes,

Is the deed every truly done

For heaven and the future's sakes.

Robert Frost

[Guest guest]

I'll take this question... You can do amazing things with " raw " carob

powder and dates. The " raw " carob has its own controversy. Some say

the process to make carob into powder heats it making it non-raw. I

have not had a problem using it. I don't recommend it as an everyday

food, but it certainly can help curb cravings. I used to use it more

frequently adding it to smoothies. You can soak some sesame seeds or

almonds (1/4 - 1/2 cup) over night, rinse and drain them, then blend

them with young coconut water (adding the " meat " is an option) and

dates. When you want carob flavor just add raw carob powder to taste.

Locally I have found the raw carob powder at Manna Mills (north of

Shoreline - check the phone book) and at Marlene's Market (Federal

Way and Tacoma).

 

Jeff

 

 

>And, second question: How do you handle it when you are craving

>something not good for you like chocolate or chicken?

>

>Bless you all for your kindness,

>

>-- Corrie