Gosia
09-25-2006, 06:36 PM
Just sharing my thoughts with you!
Being gentle on the senses:
I had learned to ignore my senses through years of abuse by various insensitive practices, eating cooked/processed foods being one of them. However, after becoming a raw foodist and later realizing that feeding oneself healthily can be a simple act of following one's body instinct, I understood that my senses is my guide to a healthy lifestyle. How does it work? Very simple. For example,
* if something burns my toungue when I put it in my mouth, then this is my body saying it is not the desirable food. So, irritants such as garlic, onion, chili, have left my diet.
* If, after eating something, I feel bloated, then this is my body saying that whatever I put in my tummy, was hard to digest. So, I opt for foods that my body finds easy to digest, such as sweet, ripe fruit, and tender, juicy greens. I prefer eating mono or combine foods that go together well.
* If a meal makes me feel dehydrated, which is not a nice feeling, then I learn not to repeat the same mistake. I learn that it is better to opt for water-rich foods.
And so on. You get the idea. It is all about being connected with your body, feeling your body, and responding to the signals that you feel.
(from http://www.rawgosia.com/tips/101topics.html)
Gosia
Being gentle on the senses:
I had learned to ignore my senses through years of abuse by various insensitive practices, eating cooked/processed foods being one of them. However, after becoming a raw foodist and later realizing that feeding oneself healthily can be a simple act of following one's body instinct, I understood that my senses is my guide to a healthy lifestyle. How does it work? Very simple. For example,
* if something burns my toungue when I put it in my mouth, then this is my body saying it is not the desirable food. So, irritants such as garlic, onion, chili, have left my diet.
* If, after eating something, I feel bloated, then this is my body saying that whatever I put in my tummy, was hard to digest. So, I opt for foods that my body finds easy to digest, such as sweet, ripe fruit, and tender, juicy greens. I prefer eating mono or combine foods that go together well.
* If a meal makes me feel dehydrated, which is not a nice feeling, then I learn not to repeat the same mistake. I learn that it is better to opt for water-rich foods.
And so on. You get the idea. It is all about being connected with your body, feeling your body, and responding to the signals that you feel.
(from http://www.rawgosia.com/tips/101topics.html)
Gosia