tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34579790.post6244297127253351978..comments2024-03-21T00:31:26.464-07:00Comments on Foods For Long Life: Vesanto Melina, Co-Author Of "Becoming Raw", Addresses Controversial Questions Concerning Raw Food NutritionDr. Joanne L. Mumola Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553844352306073005noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34579790.post-46774311044477990492011-03-26T10:27:04.675-07:002011-03-26T10:27:04.675-07:00Hi Katie,
I will go on a cleanse this spring for 2...Hi Katie,<br />I will go on a cleanse this spring for 21 to 30 days sometime in May or June. If you want to do a RF cleanse, check out my May 19, 2010 post that will give you plenty of menu ideas at http://foodsforlonglife.blogspot.com/2010/05/try-raw-food-cleanse-introduction-to.html. Good luck!<br />JoanneDr. Joanne L. Mumola Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553844352306073005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34579790.post-38218302837494552932011-03-25T20:42:46.670-07:002011-03-25T20:42:46.670-07:00dr. joanne,
thanks for sharing what you learned a...dr. joanne, <br />thanks for sharing what you learned about raw food. it is nice to know that even eating some raw food, as i am doing more of lately, will benefit me. <br />i love looking back in your archives and choosing recipes. i was wondering if you are going to go completely raw for the month of may again like you did two years ago. i am thinking of trying this myself, but it would be nice to follow your lead. <br />thanks for blogging.<br />have a good weekend, katiea gracious plentyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509320249817852620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34579790.post-40625360183753418712011-03-23T09:02:52.580-07:002011-03-23T09:02:52.580-07:00I spoke to Vesanto and she said "plenty of ra...I spoke to Vesanto and she said "plenty of raw cruciferous vegetables are okay if you get enough iodine" (meet recommended intakes). <br />The RDA for adults is 150 mcg/day.<br />JoanneDr. Joanne L. Mumola Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553844352306073005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34579790.post-21090714453154727892011-03-22T09:56:49.520-07:002011-03-22T09:56:49.520-07:00Hi Charrington,
The consumption of raw cruciferous...Hi Charrington,<br />The consumption of raw cruciferous vegetables has been linked with goiter formation - so has the consumption of soybeans. I believe this mostly effects people who are predisposed to goiter, people who are deficient in iodine or on thyroid medication. You may, like so many others, be deficient in iodine. You can get iodine from sea vegetables or iodized salt. Fatigue is also an early symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency which will result from an all raw diet. <br />I'll send a note to Vesanto to see what she thinks about this.<br />Thanks for your comment.<br />JoanneDr. Joanne L. Mumola Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553844352306073005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34579790.post-84173296310620615942011-03-22T08:08:12.953-07:002011-03-22T08:08:12.953-07:00Been eating raw for about 5 months now. Feeling gr...Been eating raw for about 5 months now. Feeling great - got a little sluggish and found that Cruciferous vegetables can potentially be goitrogenic (inducing goiter formation). They contain enzymes that interfere with the formation of thyroid hormone.[2][3] Cooking for 30 minutes significantly reduces the amount of goitrogens and nitriles. At high intake of crucifers, the goitrogens inhibit the incorporation of iodine into thyroid hormone and also the transfer of iodine into milk by the mammary gland.[4]<br /><br />Is there a work around? What are your thoughts?Ringo Chenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302490567223946142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34579790.post-2208872285124986022011-03-21T19:22:09.347-07:002011-03-21T19:22:09.347-07:00It's a great resource. I also have her book, &...It's a great resource. I also have her book, "Becoming Vegan" which is also excellent.<br />JoanneDr. Joanne L. Mumola Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553844352306073005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34579790.post-75706314655859240482011-03-21T17:00:02.426-07:002011-03-21T17:00:02.426-07:00Great post! I am going to have to get this book. ...Great post! I am going to have to get this book. Thank you for the great information.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12872743346013954107noreply@blogger.com