
In this video, I share a few ideas on how to end your struggle with a raw food diet.
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Raw food should be fun, enjoyable and satisfying. If it’s not, change your
approach. Make a raw food diet work for you. :0)
Alicia, do you think fasting is the only way to get rid of food
sensitivities or would it also work to just be 100% raw for a while? I’ve
been on a lowfat 80-10-10 diet for 6 months now. I’m afraid to try the
foods I used to not be able to tolerate. I have had many autoimmune health
issues, so I don’t feel comfortable fasting, especially without support.
Thanks!
I do believe it’s possible but it may take some alternative methods like a
fruit island of bananas only for a few weeks, or watermelon only. Or, an
extended juice cleanse. Adding cultured foods to your diet, like coconut
yogurt and fermented vegetables, on a daily basis can be very helpful.
Also, the regular consumption of calcium bentonite clay is also great for
helping to heal the lining of the gut. I really like this brand:
http://www.livingclayco.com
Avoid all animal products, including dairy, gluten and processed sugar for
healing. I also recommend taking digestive enzymes.
Taking L-glutamine powder is also known for healing a leaky gut.
Find effective ways to deal with stress such as yoga, meditation or regular
time in nature.
Essential oils can also be very helpful. Peppermint and ginger are great
for healing internally and can also be used externally on your abdomen.
I feel for you because I’ve been there. Sending lots of healing wishes your
way for a vibrantly healthy body! xo
Thanks for the support! And the great videos!
My pleasure! Thank you!
great Video!! love it and its so True! :)
Thank you! :0)
Really great vedio and it put me on track
Thank you
Wonderful…very happy to hear that! :0)
I have the healing Aztec bentonite clay is that ok? . How much do I put in
water and how many times should I drink it through out the day?
I’m on day 3 eating raw, eating mostly watermelon :)
Congratulations on 3 days raw! That’s fantastic! The Aztec clay is made for
topical use only and is NOT suitable for internal use. The Living Clay
brand is super pure and is made for internal use as well as external use.
If you decide to get it, you would take 1 rounded teaspoon of clay mixed
with 2 ounces of water twice a day. It has a lot of benefits and helps to
cleanse and detoxify the body. :0)
+rawsynergytv cool thanks!!
You’re welcome!
Beautiful, thank you..:)
You’re welcome! :0)
Why have so many people left the raw food movement? can u do a video on
that?
That’s a good question. The reasons are probably different for each person.
I’ll look into it and see if I can get enough information to make a video
on this.
Hi Alicia, thank you for your continual encouragement. It is needed. FYI,
my biggest challenge is processed sugar and chocolate. My craving for these
has actually gotten worse as I’ve given up other things. I also really miss
the dry, crispy texture of cookies/crackers which even dehydrated ‘raw’
crackers don’t satisfy. Socializing in restaurants is a big issue also. I
either swear I’m not going to be tempted by something and cave in, or order
something I think is OK only to find there is an ‘unexpected’ ingredient I
didn’t think to inquire about. I really don’t enjoy most restaurant salads,
finding the quality of the produce poor and it’s mostly not organic. I
realize I am going to have to stop going to restaurants for the most part
and that this is going to affect my friendships. Anyway, this will give you
an idea of what one of your viewers is going through on the raw food path!
🙂 — Kathy in PA
This is great feedback, Kathy! Thank you for sharing. What is your diet
like when you give things up and start craving processed sugar and
chocolate?
Yeah, there are some textures like the ones you mentioned that aren’t as
easy to recreate on raw. That’s where cooked vegan items do come in handy,
especially when you’re trying to transition away from the unhealthy “SAD”
items.
I know it’s not easy for some people to take their own food to restaurants
and/or it’s a bit of extra work to communicate with the restaurant/chef
ahead of time to prepare something special but socializing at restaurants
can be done that way. Sometimes I don’t even ask and no one even notices
that I brought my own food. There has only been one instance where I
brought my own food to a restaurant and I was told I was not allowed to eat
it there because they catered to a clientele with food allergies and I
might contaminate them with my meal. Go figure!
I will also give the server a nice tip beforehand letting them know my
situation and 99% of the time, they cater to me and give me whatever I need
or want, such as an empty plate to arrange my food.
I have found by not making a big deal out of it with the friends I’m
meeting, that they aren’t bothered by it and they actually have a big
curiosity in finding out more and take an interest in what I’m eating
instead of being offended by it.
I can’t tell you how many times I have inspired people to make positive
change this way.
I know there are exceptions though, and some people may find it rude but I
find that response offensive because they wouldn’t think it’s rude if
someone had special dietary restrictions or concerns due to an allergy,
health condition or disease. I personally think of myself as having a
health condition called CES (Can’t Eat Sh*%) and that’s why I bring my own
food or talk to the chef and ask him/her to prepare something special for
me. If they won’t accommodate me, then I eat an incredible meal before I go
and enjoy the social gathering without eating. The health of my body and
how good I feel because of these steps is absolutely worth it.
I really feel you on this. It would just be so nice if every restaurant
offered something organic, raw and delicious for those of us who care about
our bodies. 😀
Thanks, Alicia! Currently I’m primarily eating a raw food diet of fruits
and vegetables, nuts and seeds — a fruit smoothie in the am, a large salad
at night — except I’m eating a whole bunch of gourmet chocolate chip
cookies after dinner! Not good! I think this is because I’ve given up meat,
milk, cheese and bread and I’m still struggling with the sugar, so I give
into my craving by buying the cookies. I got used to eating larger
quantities of food when I started eating fruits and vegetables, so I guess
that logic now applies to the cookies. I also think I haven’t quite
adjusted to the fact that raw veggies are my whole dinner, so I’m looking
for something to ‘fill the hole’, and the sugar is still there. Something
like that! A determined ego trying its darnedest to go back to the way
things used to be in the food dept.
The same logic applies to restaurant dining. I don’t think I’m 100% ready
to admit that I can’t dine out like I used to (i.e., I think I secretly
still want to look at the menu and be tempted, or my ego does!). I’m not
sure how bringing my own food would work in this area of the country. The
one time I called ahead I met with limited success. Some restaurants are
totally perplexed by the vegan concept!
Thank you for your help and I hope my experience can give you some context
in your efforts to help others!
Very interesting, Kathy. I noticed I would experience cravings for sweets
and even cooked food items any time I didn’t eat enough fruit during my
meals. I quickly learned if I loaded up on plenty of sweet fruits at every
meal, the cravings vanished. That may be the case for you and may be
something to try, when you’re ready. Sometimes it can take a while to be
ready to make the full switch, and that’s okay.
I know what you mean about wanting to order off the menu. That’s so normal
and natural to have those feelings. That’s why we need more people to go
vegan so all restaurants provide delicious, healthy options on their menus
based on the demand. 😀
Thanks, Alicia! You are a good role model, and I am going to try what you
suggested to make sure I eat enough fruit. I recently ran into one of your
older videos from 2011 I think, where you listed all the benefits of going
raw. I’d heard it before but forgotten, and it was very powerful to hear it
again. I will keep you posted on my progress 🙂
You’re welcome, Kathy! It’s my pleasure. :0) Really happy to hear you were
inspired by one of my older videos. I definitely look forward to hearing
about your progress! xo
very soothing , thank u , right time to hear for me
You’re welcome! Happy to hear it. :0)
Thankyou for this video, it’s been really helpful ?x
You’re welcome! I’m really happy you found it helpful. xo
im trying to add more raw food . thanks for your videos
You’re welcome. That’s great to hear! :0)
I like it! Sending lots of support and good wishes your way! :0)
My real issue is the prep and this is something I really don’t see many
videos or tips on. I’ve asked other channels for tips and no one replies to
me. 🙂 I wouldn’t have a problem going raw if I could find the proper way
to wash and store my veggies. Also the easy way. In my mind I should wash
all the produce and either put it (for instance lettuce) in the salad
spinner to dry it and put it in a debbie myer green box…then wash
everything else (fruit, carrots, etc.) dry with a paper towel and put it in
the fridge or counter. I would like to do this on Sunday and be good for
the week. It is really the issue of not being prepared that throws me off.
Can you do a video like that? How you would prep for a week, if you had a
full time 8 to 5 style office job… the proper way to store fruit and
veggie whether its in the fridge or on the counter top….also should you
wash as you eat or wash and dry it all in one day. I’ve heard you should
not wash it all at once cause it goes bad faster? I just truly hate wet
lettuce in my salad, and I want to be able to grab handfuls of whatever and
throw it in quickly…I’m going raw because of lack of energy… so to have
to do a bunch of prep every day seems to throw me off…I don’t like pre
cut pre washed veggies cause they seem dead and depleted already…too
processed…… I’m confused, too much conflicting info. What do you think?
Thanks soooo much pretty lady :)
I do have a video on prepping lettuce that I did ages ago here:
https://youtu.be/-nqCtW7XuNU These days, I mostly buy the pre-washed
lettuces from the store out of convenience because washing lettuce takes up
a lot of time. I don’t do a whole lot of prepping in advance because, as
you mentioned, washing most items before storing makes them go bad very
quickly. I’m happy to do a video for you on how I prep and what I do with
my produce. :0)