time for a New Year's RAWsolution thread! - Page 5

[nj's_mom]

what happened to everyone??

[calynde]

are we all cooked now or is it the old, tired thread title?

maybe it's time to start a fresh one...doing it now!

[marimara]

I've been doing so bad lately. I went on vacation and still drank my green smoothies every morning (brought my blender) but sort of had a free for all with everything else but after I get this move behind me (moving this weekend) I hope to get back on track and back in my routines

[mommystinch]

I've been nearly 100% raw for about 5 months now. I've had ups and downs, but am loving it My newest find... I made kale chips this week in the dehydrator. They were so yummy that I ate two bunches of kale worth in one day!

[marimara]

So I have another question for the experienced raw foodies out there:

I've been reading more and more about the possible calcium blocking effects of the oxalic acid in raw spinach and about the thyroid suppressing qualities of the raw crucifers (broccoli, cabbage, and kale). I'm worried because I eat raw spinach or kale in a green smoothie 7 days a week. I have a goiter and nodules on my thyroid but my levels have always been normal. I haven't had my thryoid levels checked recently but I feel so tired and I'm wondering if it's the cruciferous veggies.

Any input???

And any other ideas for good tasting green smoothies that don't have oxalic acid or thyroid suppressing qualities?

I've tried parsley and it was nasty. I've tried collards and it was nasty (I like collards cooked but it was gross in my raw smoothie). So far the only ones I like are kale and spinach. I still plan on adding them about 2x a week but I really like my smoothies in the morning. Maybe I'll just go all fruit in my smoothies 5 days a week.

I guess, bottom line is, I need to get more creative overall in my raw foods. I'm getting a new blender and food processor soon so maybe that will help things a bit. I'll admit, I've been relying on my green smoothie in the morning to "cover" my bases for green veggies.

[calynde]

Hi Marimara!

A new thread has been started here:

http://www.mothering.com/discussions....php?t=1213887

Would you mind if we take it over there now? Two threads gets confusing.

I'll reply over on that thread a bit later!