Visorblue
03-30-2009, 09:06 PM
Hello, my introduction to raw food happened about six weeks ago when I was channel surfing on a Sunday afternoon and wound up on the Food Network expecting to see a cooking competition of some sort. Instead they had a show on curing diabetes in 21-days on a raw food diet. Huh? I’m a type II diabetic and everyone knows there is no cure.
Not sure why the Food network showed it but, after figuring out it wasn’t a infomercial for some strange elixir, I watched it with great interest. Afterward, I searched the web, found the Tree of Life (http://www.treeoflife.nu/) and watched several videos on their site and others I found on YouTube. I did more research the following week, including checking a few books out from the library.
The idea intrigued me and I decided to taper into eating 100% raw as I had a stocked fridge. Then I’d try eating a raw food diet for 30-days. Doc had just just doubled one of my blood pressure meds and my blood pressure was still too high and I didn’t like what he was proposing next. At that point I’d eat Soylent Green if it got me off the meds. Figured if it works I’ll stick with it, if not, I’d look for a plan C.
I had to have a blood work done before my 30-day trial started but the results were pretty good for 2-weeks of being maybe 50-60% raw. Told the doc what my intentions were and what I expected to happen. He’s skeptical but was nice enough to tell me how to safely taper off my meds. So far I’ve cut one med in half and expect better results once I get the hang of things.
Luckily, I love to learn and like food prep. Bought the equipment (juicer, dehydrator, blender, etc.) and loaded up with books and staples so I can make most recipes without needing to go shopping everyday. I have wheatgrass growing in my living room and all my friends think I’ve lost it. Even my dog is considering putting herself up for adoption after seeing what I’m eating. :)
So far, it’s been a fun adventure and I definitely need a place to hang out and talk and learn more about raw food.
Not sure why the Food network showed it but, after figuring out it wasn’t a infomercial for some strange elixir, I watched it with great interest. Afterward, I searched the web, found the Tree of Life (http://www.treeoflife.nu/) and watched several videos on their site and others I found on YouTube. I did more research the following week, including checking a few books out from the library.
The idea intrigued me and I decided to taper into eating 100% raw as I had a stocked fridge. Then I’d try eating a raw food diet for 30-days. Doc had just just doubled one of my blood pressure meds and my blood pressure was still too high and I didn’t like what he was proposing next. At that point I’d eat Soylent Green if it got me off the meds. Figured if it works I’ll stick with it, if not, I’d look for a plan C.
I had to have a blood work done before my 30-day trial started but the results were pretty good for 2-weeks of being maybe 50-60% raw. Told the doc what my intentions were and what I expected to happen. He’s skeptical but was nice enough to tell me how to safely taper off my meds. So far I’ve cut one med in half and expect better results once I get the hang of things.
Luckily, I love to learn and like food prep. Bought the equipment (juicer, dehydrator, blender, etc.) and loaded up with books and staples so I can make most recipes without needing to go shopping everyday. I have wheatgrass growing in my living room and all my friends think I’ve lost it. Even my dog is considering putting herself up for adoption after seeing what I’m eating. :)
So far, it’s been a fun adventure and I definitely need a place to hang out and talk and learn more about raw food.