Sunday, February 21, 2010

A few last thoughts

It's well beyond the fast now, at least 15 days or more. Back to normal eating.
I did 100% raw up until a couple of days ago.
As it turns out my body type is not happy with a number of vegetables in their raw state, specifically all cruciferous veggies. That includes cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach etc. I can't digest these veggies so I end up with bloating and terrible gas pain. Never had any problems with my previous diet and am almost always gas free.
According to auryvedic medicines Dosha system I am Pitta/Vata constitution and Vata specifically cannot digest crucifeorus veggies raw. So being on an all raw foods diet is not the right way to eat for this body type. These veggies need to be lightly steamed so that they can be digested more easily.
I am going back to my pre fast diet now, of  quinoa, steamed veggies, raw veggies, fruits, occasional sprouted grain bread, nuts and nut butters. This diet has worked for me for years and I feel very good when I eat this way.
I will juice again periodically when it feels right for my body. Most likely I will not juice for this length of time. 21 Days is good for long term fasting.

The conclusion I have come to is that we are all so different and our bodies each unique and it is clearly unrealistic to think that one blanket diet will work well for everyone. I thought I could go 100% raw until I tried it and felt like I was going to blow up with gas!! yikes that can't be good for my body!
Eating less, adding more raw, juicing and fasting for cleansing the body are good measures to increase vitality and longevity.

Anicca is a trainer and plant based nutrition specialist focusing on working with plant based diets for athletes and those who are ready for radical change. Website Thriving Mostly Raw

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