"i was in sainsbury's today and i came across some organic 100% dates, no preservatives or oil (sainsbury's so organic range). £1.89 (if i remember!) for 250g bag, they were in the dried fruit baking section btw.
ok i just opened a bag up to try so i…"

"thanks for the encouragement :) yep i've seen how much fruit freelee eats and she has such an awesome body. i know it won't make me fat, but fit! i find i'm more bright and positive and want to get out and be active more than before. it's…"

"they should be fine. apples are sub-acid and pineapples are acid so they can be combined. see for yourself if you can digest it ok. if not then eat the pineapple first (i think it digests faster?) till you've had enough and eat the apples 30mins…"

"How about drinking some dateorade for calories?"

"i've been raw on and off nearly a year ago, but low fat vegan for years. it's getting more easier now though and i've been keeping to very simple mono meals for the past few weeks. Just need to make sure I have lots of fruit stocked up and eat…"

"I was thinking of a bike trailer like I've seen durianrider do. i'd be so uncomfortable with the stares I'd get though.. >< Anyway thanks for the info and I'm also interested for suggestions for us non-drivers. "

"Thank you for the help and suggestions everyone. I'm looking up wholesalers in my area (didn't think of them) but now I have the problem of getting them home.. I don't drive, I just walk everywhere, and I'd need delivery I think for a whole crate.…"

"Is it true the excess carbs get burned off as heat? Or what happens exactly?? I tried to look it up but all I'm getting is they get stored as fat.. >< I'd really like to know!"

I was wondering if I could please get some advice on how and where is best for buying fruit in bulk for cheap? I live in bristol by the way.I don't have lots of money to spend so I'm eating mostly bananas and dates to get in my calories. I tend to…