Hullo Frangi!

I'm not sure about the oats you are using. My local organics shop (Relish Organics) has oat groats and they have been 'lightly steamed'. I bought a small amount and soaked and sprouted them and they grew little tails so they were fine.

These can be soaked, sprouted and dehydrated into a flour then used in cakes and crackers if you like.

I wonder if oat grass is possible for juicing like wheatgrass? That would be better I think. I really try to avoid eating grains as they don't sit well with me. But find what works for you.

Books.... depends on what you would like the book for, theory or recipes or overall view. I get asked this a lot. Mostly people are really happy with what I send but everyone is different and what works for one will not neccessarily work for all.

If you are after recipes then Alissa's book, 'Living On Live Food' with or without the DVDs is brilliant. "Ani's Raw Food Kitchen' is also great for recipes. Alissa's has some theory in it as well. You can check them both out in the shop under books>>recipes.

Then if you would prefer low fat recipes only "Doug Graham's High Energy Diet Recipe Guide" is great.

If you are after theory then Alissa's book is great again, as is "Green for Life", or "12 Steps to Raw" both by Victoria Boutenko. Doug Graham's book 80-10-10 is highly thought of by many for it's information.

I hope this helps.

xoxoo

Hello love! I know how you feel. I often make four different meals per night and it can be a strain and is often a temptation. I've just recently had a chat to the kids about cheese and they were quite fine with cutting that out. Awesome.

You are doing really well. Have you read Lulu's journal? She has some great photos up that show her progression with psoriasis.

xoxoo

Yes smileys rock don't they! To go to Lulu's journal go to the journals section and then click on her journal. I can't remember which page the photos are on. You can click and scroll. I'd start at the last page and work my way back.

She is fantastic!

BerryBliss still cooks for her family as well. She is awesome and KarenLovesRaw too. My goodness can she cook and uncook. In fact they both can. Two of the most talented chef's I've met!

xoxoxo