Guest guest Posted June 12, 2003 Report Share Posted June 12, 2003 I just joined this list yesterday. I hope I can get some advice/guidance from more experienced members. I have been really, really sick for two years with asthma. Two hospitalizations, constantly taking steroids, symptoms still not well controlled. I have tried everything medical science can offer and have not improved at all. I hate taking such powerful medicines that can really screw up my body systems. After these past two years, I have turned to alternative therapies to find some relief. On three separate occasions, alternative tests have indicated that my problems are not originating in my lungs, but rather in my liver, gall bladder and colon. This lead me to investigate parasite cleanses, liver flushes and colon cleansing. Finally, these processes have given me a bit of relief. I have been able to reduce the steroid use to every other day. I want more. I have recently begun looking into the health benefits of enzyme-rich foods.I believe this could really help me alot. My problem is that I am a life-long sugar addict, and general bad-food consumer. I'm talking fast foods, high fat, high sugar, etc., etc. This is likely what got me into this problem to begin with. While I recognize the benefits I will experience from a raw foods diet change, I am especially concerned about being able to stick with the program. I know, I know...the benefits will make me feel so great that I will forever swear off all the bad stuff. Not so. I have been on countless diets: vegetarian, macrobiotics, low protein, low carbohydrates, Weight Watchers, the Zone, you name it, I've tried it. Couldn't stick with any of them for longer than 6 months. So, can any of you help me with the following: - Does anyone have any experience with changes in asthma symptoms after beginning a raw foods diet? - What is the best way to begin a raw foods eating program? - How should I go about stocking my kitchen so I am prepared with appropriate foods to eat at all times (So I am not tempted to revisit the temptations of fast food places...)? - What tips can you offer to help me reduce the amount of time devoted to food preparation, i.e., do you cut up veggies in advance. how to store foods so they retain their nutritional qualities, etc. - What are your favorite comfort foods? Many thanks in advance from someone who would love to be healthier, and wants to love the process of getting there. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2003 Report Share Posted June 12, 2003 Hi Sharon, Well put post. I like that you want to learn how to eat raw and enjoy yourself at the same time. There is no reason why you can't do that. The great thing about raw foods is that it's not difficult to follow once you have been doing it long enough. Plus we were meant to eat like this. It's not a crazy man made diet. You'll eventually develop cravings for raw foods and won't even want it cooked. As far as sugar cravings, that is OK because the bodies preferred source of fuel is sugar. The best source is raw sweet fruits. You may want to keep bananas or apples with you as a snack. Fruit is basically a fast food. So it is really convenient actually. Many people have healed their asthma and many other conditions with the assistance of a raw food diet. I can breathe about 20% deeper now that I am doing 100% raw. It is the best feeling in the world. These natural deep breaths give me a high all the time. I feel like I am breathing mountain fresh air even in relatively polluted areas. At least compared to how I was breathing before. This is how we are supposed to breathe. As far as sticking long term that will be up to you. If you do the diet correctly there is no problem sticking to it long term. However if you decide to have a meal or two of cooked foods you may again get addicted to that way of eating. You'll only stick to this way of eating if you are completely committed. I think you'll find many of us were junk food eaters. I certainly was. I much prefer the way I eat now to the way I used to eat. I am now addicted to the wonderful fruits and vegetables I eat every day in their raw form. Once I've eaten enough I stop. But I must admit that I love what I eat and love the natural high I feel after eating. Or you may choose the 70% plan. I always found myself shifting between eating 35% to 90% raw foods when I did it this way. I had too much addiction to cooked foods. But at the same time I was developing a taste for raw foods. This also provides your body with a transition time. It's just a change in habits. Once you've got the habits down and stick with those habits it isn't so much a problem. It does help to have a friend or a coach who can help you through the rough times. There are many pitfalls like detoxification. The body goes into a rapid healing mode once it is exposed to a diet that doesn't constantly make it toxic. So you may feel worse initially as the body is healing itself. I do think it is a good idea to have celery already cleaned and ready to add to salads. Some foods if you do that they will oxidize too much. Best of luck to you, Roger Have you tried the Raw Diet many times but failed to stick with it? Now you can learn the Motivational and Dietary Secrets to success on a 100% Raw Food Diet. From Infinite Potential and Raw Food Coach, Roger Haeske, the author of Your Hidden Power - eClass, Infinite Tennis and http://www.superbeing.com <http://www.superbeing.com/> . Go to http://www.superbeingdiet.com <http://www.superbeingdiet.com%20/> to learn how to go 100% RAW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2003 Report Share Posted June 12, 2003 What foods will oxidize too much, and what is the impact of this oxidization? I like to make a blended salad for my next day's mid-day meal the night before and put it in thermos-type container. Is this inadvisable? It helps when on the go. Perhaps I could use choice vegetable and nonsweet fruits, whatever they may be. Miko > I do think it is a good idea to have celery already cleaned and ready to > add to salads. Some foods if you do that they will oxidize too much. > > Best of luck to you, Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 This is a good question I often wonder myself how much of the life force is left in foods after being blended I have heard that if rejuvalac is added to blended foods It keeps them from oxidizing and wondered if other fermented foods will do the same Patty " Miko (Kobasigawa) Nelson " <miko_nelson wrote: What foods will oxidize too much, and what is the impact of this oxidization? I like to make a blended salad for my next day's mid-day meal the night before and put it in thermos-type container. Is this inadvisable? It helps when on the go. Perhaps I could use choice vegetable and nonsweet fruits, whatever they may be. Miko > I do think it is a good idea to have celery already cleaned and ready to > add to salads. Some foods if you do that they will oxidize too much. > > Best of luck to you, Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 I like to make a blended salad for my next day's mid-day > meal the night before and put it in thermos-type container. Is this > inadvisable? THE BEST IDEA IS TO MIX UP ALL BUT THE LETTUCE THEN JUST ADD IN THE LETTUCE WHEN YOU ARE READY TO EAT IT. YOU WILL GET A MUCH FRESHER SALAD THAT WAY. BEST WISHES.............BETSY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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