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[edit] Opposition to vegetarianism

Opposition to vegetarianism (and thus some opposition to raw veganism)

[edit] Controversial practices

There are a number of practices that are popular in raw food circles that have generated much debate.

[edit] Liver/gallbladder cleanse

There is debate about whether this practices actually helps cleanse the liver or not. Some have noted that expelled matter floats rather than sinks, indicated that gallstones (typically dense and heavy) were not actually expelled.[2][3]

[edit] O-ring testing

Use of the Bi-Digital O-Ring Test (BDORT) by such practitioners as Gabriel Cousens at the Tree of Life.[4] Many many mainstream medical practitioners believe the practice is unreliable.

[edit] zeolite supplementation

Despite large numbers of testimonies to the contrary, there have yet to be any published studies showing that activated liquid zeolite, of which Waiora's Natural Cellular Defense[5], actually removes heavy metals and toxins from the body.

[edit] General

[edit] Ormus force water

Info needed here on metaphysical and ormus water video with David Wolfe : [6] showing ormus trapper Other videos:

Discover how to make a simple (but advanced) Ormus shake at home! Join Len Foley and Barry Carter in an exclusive presentation. For more info, please visit: http://TheBestDayEver.co

[edit] Structured water

Listed on quackery site

[edit] Health freedom movement

[edit] Codex Alimentarius

Many raw food organizations are focusing their energy to fight Codex Alimentarius

[edit] Organizations against

[edit] Dental health

[edit] Dental amalgam controversy

[edit] mineralization

[edit] chewing wheat grass

Rebuild teeth by mineralizing with grass and chlorophyll. Some people chew wheat grass to remineralize their teeth and roots.[7]

[edit] Level of fruit in diet

This is an ongoing controversy in the raw food world. Here is an article in support of more fruit from Douglas N. Graham (responding to Paul Nison and Brian Clement)

Can somebody provide another viewpoint here?

[edit] Troubleshooting

[edit] Foods

[edit] Foods

[edit] Chocolate (raw cacao)

[edit] Supportive

David Wolfe believes raw cacao is a superfood.

[edit] Against

Paul Nison suggests cacao is toxic and addictive.[9]

[edit] Cautious

Dr Yashpal Jayne suggests chocolate is not in the superfood category as David Wolfe suggests.

[edit] Almonds

Almond Board of California is forcing many farmers to pasturize their almonds starting in Sept 2007.

[edit] Cashews

[edit] Young coconuts

Some reports that fermaldahyde may have been used for shipping, which some claim could leach into the coconut

[edit] Soy

Much of soy products are GMO.

Soy products increase estrogen.

[edit] Nama Shoyu

[edit] Soy Sauce

[edit] Rejuvelac

A popular probiotic and starter for nut cheeses. Hippocrates Health Institute is against using this.

[edit] Supplements

[edit] Vitamins, minerals and supplements

Its generally advisable to go with a food to get your minerals before reaching for a supplement. Many raw foodists argue that food sourced vitamins are more absorbable and useable for the body than synthetic vitamins. Many also argue for the use of angstrom mineral supplementation over colloidal.

[edit] Bee pollen

[edit] Enzymes

There are some enzymes obtained through non-vegan methods

[edit] Nutritional yeast

[edit] Waiora

Many raw vegans use Waiora's product line because of the popular [Natural Cellular Defense (NCD) http://www.waiora.com/products/item26000-NCD.php] zeolite product. To purchase the product, many choose to become multi-level distributors of the product to get a break in product cost.

Dr. Gabriel Cousens wrote a good review of the zeolite product at http://www.therawdiet.com/liquidzeolite.html

Dr. Gabriel Cousens recommends the liquid zeolite as part of his "Juice Fast for Peace" Faster's Pack, http://www.JuiceFastForPeace.com

Waiora's Healthy Aging Formula uses a proprietary blend of active ingredient, including bioactive hyperimmune milk protein concentrate. [10]

[edit] Altered foods

[edit] Hybridized fruit

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