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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Will I see any results in weight loss from this? | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I basically just started to eat just fruits and vegetables and whole wheat bread lately. My goal is ... A: I just recieved your question and I wish I could give you a definitive answer. Your weight loss will ... | |
| Diet & Heart Disease | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I've read that you can reverse or heal heart disease by low fat, no oil, no fat, no nut diets but a ... A: Yes I agree it is confusing- I think the main difference here is that raw oils affect the body so ... | |
| Fruitarian diet and eating disorders | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: What is your opinion regarding the Fruitarian diet? Have you ever tried it? Do you think ... A: Can you better define what you mean by fruitarian for me? Some raw foodists eat only fruit = ... | |
| HELP ME! | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have been battling weight for six years I want to go organic, but I want to save money too. I live ... A: Well it sounds like you are in the right place, ready to make some changes. This won't happen ... | |
| How do I loose 56 pounds and fast? | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I use to weigh 136 pounds. Then I gained like 70 pounds very quickly by eating a lot of PB&J ... A: Well I hope I can help you- can you send me a food journal- one weeks worth of food so I can see ... | |
| natural boost | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: i recently finished an 8 week cycle of trenbolone acetate and i feel as though my natural ... A: Maca Root- Take 2 tbsp in your shake in the morning and 2 more in the afternoon if you'd like- Maca ... | |
| High Protein, Low Fat, No Cholesterol | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I am 41 and I workout. A few months ago, my diet changed dramatically when I learned I had high ... A: Well my ideas are all going to be along the vegan lines, specifically living foods, or foods that ... | |
| raw foods/veganism | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I have been a vegetarian for over 7 years, and I was once Vegan for 6 months. More recently, I have ... A: The living foods diet/lifestyle is a very vibrant and energetic way of living- it provides clarity, ... | |
| detox program | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: i am interested in learning more about a vegan detox program. i am not interested in transitioning ... A: Detoxing is best done on a plant based diet or liquid fast. One that is very basic consists of vegan ... | |
| A new diet plan | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I would like to eat healthy because I've recently discovered that the body and mind work together. ... A: Julian- Great, if you have made this discovery in college you are years ahead of so many people! ... | |
| raw food chef school | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I read a response from you in my searhch for Live/raw Foods Chef training. I am familiar with Living ... A: Yes, Living Light is run by very professional people and seems to have a very solid foundation for ... | |
| Carrots | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: How do you feel about carrots? I'm VERY new to the raw diet and have been perusing the raw menus of ... A: Great question- Carrots are a highly hybridized crop so several people elect not to use them- we do ... | |
| Special diet for maintaining youthful vigour | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old male. I am working in tough climatic condition and devoid of proper diet. Can you ... A: Vinu- Dried fruits are a good substitute but you have to be a little bit more moderate with your ... | |
| weight loss | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: my height is 165cm & weight is 85kg. how do reduce my weight. A: I am sorry but in order to properly answer your question I need to have an idea of what you eat, how ... | |
| Vegetarian books and movies | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I am a teenager who recently became a vegetarian and I am doing a health and wellness project for ... A: May- I'm sorry but I do not know of any fictional books or films that show a portrait of the life ... | |
| Learning to love myself through food | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I am 22 years old and have always struggled with my body image. I am overweight, have ... A: Emily- Great news, raw foods can help you conquer all of your above areas of growth and then some. ... | |
| chef school | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: it. I have always loved cooking, baking etc. so this is a new adventure. What I'd like to know ... A: I'm so glad to hear you are enjoying the raw foods lifestyle it's such a great way to live! In ... | |
| crepes | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: A few weeks ago I started a vegan diet. No dairy of any kind, no meat. I missed having crepes, so ... A: Sheree On the question of crepes, this is a little bit outside of the realm of food preparation I ... | |
| Overweight and Unhappy | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I am 5'10 and currently 225. I have recently gotten fed up of being overweight and started to do ... A: I would suggest the following to start off with and again this is a suggestion that has worked for ... | |
| Overweight and Unhappy | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I am 5'10 and currently 225. I have recently gotten fed up of being overweight and started to do ... A: After reviewing your email there are a few suggestions I would make to ease the situation you are ... | |
| A. Nutritionist, B. Gym, C. Diet, D. All of the above? | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm 42, male, 6'0" and weigh about 240. I probably should weigh around 180 - 190. I am trying to ... A: Landon- We have several questions rolled into one here so I'll do my best to get to all of them- my ... | |
| weight loss & raw food diet | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I've lost 70 pounds incorporating raw foods, two protein shakes, and 6 oz of water packed tuna or 6 ... A: First off let me congratulate you on the discipline to maintain the above mentioned diet. There are ... | |
| diet plan | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: We are vegetarian My wife 44 years has been diagnosed for fibmultiple fiberoids can you suggest a ... A: I do not have any sort of specific experience with this particular diagnosis- but I do know that ... | |
| Bread | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I am a 54 year old male. My last cholesterol reading was 650 & triglycerides were sky high at 2000. ... A: The best thing to do really is just let go of the bread all together, you will feel a whole lot ... | |
| blender/nutrition | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: Ross, It is convenient for me to have lunch from a blender. I mix soy protein, a variety of ... A: No problem, I know how many questions there are when making dietary choices!! As far as your drinks ... | |
| blender/nutrition | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: Ross, It is convenient for me to have lunch from a blender. I mix soy protein, a variety of ... A: Diana- Blending meals is great and gives the digestive tract a break- there are 2 important things ... | |
| hi | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: lovely sis, now i have 180 pounds.How can i loss my weight.My height is 5'4".so can u tell me too ... A: then limiting your food intake throughout the rest of the day to healthier foods. If you give me a ... | |
| sweating problems, under weight | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: My son is 10 years old , his weight is 23 Kg, suffering from sweating in hand and feet, normal ... A: I think incorporating beans and lentils would be a good idea as well. Maybe instead of bread try a ... | |
| sweating problems, under weight | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: My son is 10 years old , his weight is 23 Kg, suffering from sweating in hand and feet, normal ... A: I can tell you that when children are underweight adults as well that the body is not absorbing ... | |
| burning off alcohol | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: Can the body burn off alcohol with exercise? Some say no and some say yes.Those who say no claim ... A: I hope you are well- I unfortunately do not know that much about how the body metabolizes and burns ... | |
| Vegetarian Diet | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: My question is about transitioning to a vegetarian diet. As it is now I eat very little meat, but I ... A: ! Of course you can live a wonderful vibrant meat-free life without soy- I've ben doing it 7 years. ... | |
| 40 | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: hi i was wondering whats a good way i can lose 40=50 pounds by july 1? if 40 is too much whats a ... A: You could easily do 30 in 90 days- which is cutting it pretty close- To do this you would need to go ... | |
| low potassium diets | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: My mother in law has just been told she needs to stick to a low potassium diet but she is also ... A: This can be kind of tricky- generally raw fruits in moderation and raw vegetables will work well- ... | |
| Red meat | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: Chef Jenny A few weeks ago I cut out dairy products and noticed health benefits right away-less ... A: Barry- Great job- it's great to see how quickly the body reacts when we let go of things that we ... | |
| Agave Nectar as Sugar Substitute | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to learn more about Agave Nectar as a sugar substitute. What do you know about it? ... A: Agave Nectar is the perfect sugar substitute. In it's raw form it is low on the glycemic index and ... | |
| south beach diet | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I am on week 5 of the south beach diet. I am confused about using dressings and mayonnaise. The ... A: If I were trying to decide on my own I would follow what the book says as it comes from an expert. ... | |
Special Diets
Answers by Expert:
Chef Jenny Ross
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Organic Living Cuisine is my specialty- I can help people transition to a diet of 80% or more Raw Plant Foods- Ic an contribute recipes, tips and tricks to be successful on a vegan diet, pitfalls of transitioning too fast, and how to detoxify your body, mind and soul- In short lead a healthy VIBRANT life!
Experience
I am a living foods chef, and owner of 118 degrees- a Raw food restaurant in Costa Mesa. I teach classes monthly on living cuisine, host detox programs and offer consultations. I have been counseling people in this feild for over 7 years
Publications
The Art of Raw Living Cuisine by Jenny Ross and Doreen Virtue- hay House publishing Releasing late 2008.
Education/Credentials
My training is very diverse as I have worked with several other chefs the first 2 years of my career and have since gone on to open 3 succcessful business related to raw and living cuisine.
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