Cleansing before starting RAW diet?

[rawfood_newbie]

Just thought about this:

Wondering whether a complete system cleansing (wheatgrass juice/implants) is necessary before starting RAW food diet or the RAW food diet along with a wheatgrass juice shot first in the morning will do the miracle automatically?

Thanks.

[tanishamarshall]

I don't think it is necessary, raw can be cleansing as well. Juice fasting may help rid you of cravings or just fasting w/o food for a couple days might help but I don't think it is necessary.

[Carlsbad]

I don't think it's necessary, but it can be a helpful kickstart.

[DavidZaneMason]

I think once you've reached YOUR raw food goals...and been eating that way for at least 3-6 months....THEN you should decide if you need additional cleansing! Ha! ha! My experience is that for most folks, the food will be your medicine. If you can achieve even a part of YOUR goals....you are wll on your way.

-David Z. Mason

[islesgirl]

Hi, I'm thinking I'm inclined to agree with David on this. I am very new to RAW also but I have done it enought to know that I looked different and felt better within just 3 days of eating RAW than I do now on my 3rd. day of a water fast. I don't feel sick or anything, just not as nourished and energetic and I miss that "different" look I saw in my face. Was it the beginning of the "glow"? I think so. Raw is fabulous.

[aliciamatheson]

ditto above - enjoy the food - your body will cleanse out what it needs to.

welcome! alicia

[gritsnla]

Since I'm new to raw I can only give you my experience. I did do a herbal colon cleanse, which I followed with a short stint on the Master Cleanse. Had to quit it on day 7 due to citrus allergy. Did a gentle break of the fast, which is very important. Then went to Raw. I think the fasting helped me get a little more focused on what I wanted for my health.

Follow your instinct and do what you think is best for you. I don't believe there is a right or wrong way to go raw. Cleanse - no cleanse. Transition - 100% raw all at once. Either way, to me, it is so much better than continuing the SAD path.

[FloridaPatty]

So I am starting 100% again this weekend and plan to do a colon cleanse and get a colonic or two the minute my throat starts hurting. I get bronchitis and I have to take anitbiotics and stay home sick. Also, sme folks here said to do juice fasting and/or take in more fats when one gets into detox.

[Aleesha Sattva]

Just thought about this:

Wondering whether a complete system cleansing (wheatgrass juice/implants) is necessary before starting RAW food diet or the RAW food diet along with a wheatgrass juice shot first in the morning will do the miracle automatically?

Thanks.

nothing is automatic. you need to walk your talk, eat your greens and have a little patience.

and trust us... you will feel a difference!