Comments for Natural Health and Raw Foods with B Joy Preston

Comment on Aloe Vera is Raw Healing at its Best by Helga

Helga — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:12:19 +0000

I was mildly electrocuted last fall, and as a result, I have random spasms throughout my body. My daily activities absorbs most of these, so they aren’t that big of a deal, but when I am sitting at my desk trying to work or trying to sleep, these spasms can be disturbing and upsetting. They are worse if I have been physically active that day, which, now that warm weather is here, is more often. I’ve been looking for relief in natural alternatives, with limited results. Then 2 weeks ago I came across a recommendation for trying aloe juice. I’ve been drinking 2-4 oz a day of organic, no preservatives aloe juice and after a week, I was shocked to note that my spasms have decreased in intensity. I cannot think of anything else to credit this with! They aren’t totally gone, but still, I will take what I can get. They have decreased enough to help ease the stress that has come along with them. Thought I would share!

Comment on A Body Free of Processed Wheat and Sugar by B Joy Preston

B Joy Preston — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:25:24 +0000

Hi Becky,

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. Yes, one step at a time is awesome. And when you return, you might just want to start with getting back on your green smoothies. And then when you’re ready, just cut out either sugar or wheat. Just one. Both are in so many different food items that it’s a true commitment.

One choice at a time,
Joyfully,
Joy

Comment on A Body Free of Processed Wheat and Sugar by becky nielsen

becky nielsen — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:42:52 +0000

HI Joy,
I haven’t touched base in a while but have been making some gradual changes. I’ve been drinking green smoothies for breakfast for a few weeks and am gradually getting to the point where I’m not so hungry through the morning. I love them and I love going out in the garden (now that it’s springtime in the northeast) and picking greens from the “weeds”. I’m travelling for a few weeks starting Tuesday so won’t try to keep up with all of this till I get back, but then I’m intrigued to try to cut out the wheat and/or sugars. It feels overwhelming to look at it all at once. But adding the green smoothies was a helpful step and I think that I may be ready to make some additional small changes. I like your suggestion of seeing it always as choices. Otherwise I start to feel deprived and immediately want what is not the best choice. Thanks for all the work you put into educating others.

Comment on Raw Foods for Radiant Skin by Sean

Sean — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:07:08 +0000

Hi,

Thank you for the article. Nice job presenting everything so clearly. Your article mentions that honey does wonders for the skin. I used it for a zit or blemish. It cleared up in three days.Apple cidar vingar works too.

Comment on Goji Berries: Delicious Raw Superfood by B Joy Preston

B Joy Preston — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:47:15 +0000

Stacey,

Ouch, yes, dry they can be intense. That’s because they are acidic. The reason for soaking is to make them more alkaline, and therefore more digestible.

Soak at least 20 minutes. I usually soak overnight when I use them in my morning smoothie, but that’s for convenience rather than necessity.

I expect you will have no problem with the soaked berries. If by any chance you do, soak them and drink the soak water only. Give the berries to a friend. Or to the birds – birds love them!

When I think I might not get enough nutrients (because of travel, for example), I put some in a water bottle and drink all day.

As to the amount … about one handful (dry). Yes, that means that if you are a petite woman, you would eat much less than a big, burly man. It’s the size of YOUR hand.

I hope this helps.

Joyfully,
Joy

Comment on Goji Berries: Delicious Raw Superfood by Stacey

Stacey — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:08:14 +0000

Hi,
Could you please tell me just how many of these Goji berries you should consume at one time? One article I read said you should start with 10g – would that be dry weight? I have just eaten about half a small packet of the little blighters (unsoaked) and spent half an hour in the bathroom in an awful lot of pain so think I might have overdosed on Goji!
Thanks

Comment on A Body Free of Processed Wheat and Sugar by B Joy Preston

B Joy Preston — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:14:20 +0000

Hi Tiff,

Yes, you are meeting what most people have to come to peace with … what is generally considered “healthy” is not. And most people come into this an exploration of raw foods when they have a compromised health condition or LOL are booted out of their kitchen.

As far as a first book is concerned, look at the books in the right navigation bar and just see which one you are most drawn to. You can read reviews at Amazon.com.

If I were choosing one for you, I would probably choose either “Eating for Beauty” by David Wolfe or “Rawsome” by Brigitte Mars. The one by David is the only book I’ve ever read that I finished and then started reading again from the beginning. Brigitte’s book is the one I usually recommend to people who are just starting on a raw food eating style. She has wonderful recipes and does an excellent job of pulling everything together.

Thanks for reading my blog. There’s good information here, and so much more available. You’re right, it’s a lot to digest. Don’t overwhelm yourself … read a little each day.

Make it an enjoyable journey.

Joyfully,
Joy

Comment on A Body Free of Processed Wheat and Sugar by Tiffany

Tiffany — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:59:06 +0000

There’s so much food for thought on your blog. Your post you referred me to makes me think that maybe I don’t know enough about food and what is giving me the nutrients I need and what’s not. I did well is health when they talked about what foods to eat and what to not but you’re talking amino acids, pH balance, emzymes, etc. and I am lost. This isn’t stuff they teach you about. So of all the books you like, what’s the best one to start with? I have decided I need to educate myself better because before I started reading up on all this I thought this I thought I was making faily good food choices.

Tiff

Comment on A Body Free of Processed Wheat and Sugar by B Joy Preston

B Joy Preston — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:18:22 +0000

Tiffany,

You ask about “sprouted grains,” but from your previous message, it appears that you really want to know about “sprouted grain bread.” If you are purchasing a packaged bread, the label will tell you more, but you will also need to look at what is NOT said. Typically the sprouted grains used are still more grain than sprout, and often cooked.

The most common sprout of wheat is wheat grass, though I doubt that’s what you’re referring to. Most people who have sensitivity to wheat or gluten don’t have sensitivity to wheat grass or wheat grass juice.

Because grains really have very few nutrients, they CAUSE hunger. So it appears you are feeding your hunger with the very item that will cause you to have that hunger. I call this “processed carbohydrate hunger” which can also be classified as addiction.

No one needs refined carbohydrates. We all need nutrients – nutrients the body can assimilate.

If you have or suspect you have a sensitivity to wheat and other grains, the best approach is to give them up, so you can know for yourself what your body feels like without them.

One of the reasons I’ve written this article you’ve commented on is to encourage people to do test it for themselves.

You might also find some help in the article “When You Eat, Do You Think ‘Food’ or ‘Nutrients’?”

Choosing is powerful. I hope this helps.

All the best,
Joy

Comment on Choosing to Eat Raw Foods by B Joy Preston

B Joy Preston — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:12:04 +0000

Leatha,

When I hear the complain of a high price tag mentioned, I always think … compared to WHAT? We buy certified organic, but we have no sickness or sickness bills.

And to your point, yes, growing your own is awesome! Just growing sprouts in a small jar in the kitchen is wonderful.

Joyfully,
Joy