Hello Everyone!
I decided to "go raw," this past Monday, March 9th. I have been vegan for more than a year now, and I have noticed amazing changes in my health; however, I want more.
Let me back track a little. When you switch to a fruit and vegetable based diet, your body becomes less dense; you're no longer consuming heavy meats and dairy products. Also, because veggies and fruit have more vitamins and minerals than high fat, high calorie foods, you need less food to get the same amount--or more--nutrition. Digestion happens faster and more efficiently, and your digestive system is less overworked, giving your body more time to heal itself and protect it self; hence, I haven't had a cold in a very, very long time.
There are unexpected changes too; my senses are heightened. My nose is more sensitive than its ever been, as is my sense of taste. What's more, I can feel everything that is going on in my body. I know when I am low on protein, or iron, or sugar. I know when I need to stop eating, or when its time eat particular foods. My body has become way, way more picky now that it knows I'm providing it with nutrient dense foods. I'll physically get sick on seemingly okay foods if my body didn't want them, or my digestive system needs a break. (More on this later)
Pretty cool, right?
Then of course, there are the aesthetic changes. I lost more weight than I every would have while I was working out for an hour everyday... yet still eating a standard (but mostly health conscious) American diet. My acne breakouts have come to almost a complete halt. (I'll be talking more about this soon as well)
But... I know I can do more. I still love my comfort foods. Vegan cookies, cupcakes, non-gmo potato chips, tortilla chips w/salsa & guacamole, sweet potato fries... the list goes on and on. There's not at all anything wrong with these foods. Actually, every so often I will be eating cooked foods while on this diet. However, if you're like me, and have seen the changes in you body and general lifestyle.,.. you begin to wonder what else is possible.
I have vision issues, and some scarring around my eyes from when I had a long stint of sinus related swelling... and I had bronchitis. I also have many acne scars. Also, I have all of the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I want to give my body time to heal itself by giving it pure medicine--plants.
The body is always trying to regenerate itself, it just needs us to give it the perfect fuel.
I love food; the culture it creates, the history of it, the personal attachment it creates for us... food is the source of life! However, I want not only to eat to live, but to eat to thrive.
There is also a spiritual explanation as to why I am incorporating this new lifestyle into my life, and if you would like to learn more about that aspect of going raw, please feel free to contact us (Rey and myself, Melissa) at awakenedkitchen@gmail.com!
Enjoy life, and eat to thrive!
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