How do you eat?

[Fruitarianone]

Hi guys, how do you prefer to eat Mono or gourmet? :) as for me I eat mono pretty much because my body functions much better that way, how about you?

[Autumn]

Welcome Fruitarianone!

Definitely mono. When I was SAD, I used to cook up a storm. I'm just not into as much raw prep. I like to try new recipes just for a change. I'll also do a big spread for a holiday or on occassion when I make up big batches of things to last for a while, but on a day to day basis, it's so much simpler and beneficial (in my opinion) to just eat the whole fruit/veggie.

[Rawkinlocs]

I don't necessarily eat mono, but I do eat pretty simply for the most part although I DO eat gourmet as well. I guess you could say I just eat what I want when I want it...if I'm feeling that I "need" something heavy and savory or what have you, then I'll whip up a recipe or two.

If I'm feeling kinda like I need to feel lighter, then I eat fruit or drink smoothies or eat salads. Actually, that is what I do most days...smoothies in the a.m....fruit throughout the day and salad or marinated veggies at p.m.

[Revvell]

*looks up at Rawkinlocs* What she said. :)

R.

[Ariannah]

I'm with Rawkinlocs and Revvell.

I eat mono most of the time, partly because it's easy, partly because my body feels so much more natural that way.

I do own a dehydrator, and I do have raw recipe books, but I don't eat foods made with those very much. I much prefer mono, and I prefer fruits, both sweet and non.

The only blended food I do eat regularly is smoothies.

[Fruitarianone]

When I eat Mono my body is at peace and I can read it so much easier for instants I can tell when I need to stop eating because the taste of what I'm eating will change to bland and I've become more sensitive to things like that. :)

[Secret Heart]

Agreed with the mono preference. Although I do mix it up a bit I prefer eating fruit and veg whole as they are for the most part....I'm still transitioning and thus do crave the heavier, dehydrated things as well...esp now that it's getting colder.

[Angelina]

Mono for me also.. I've always had a very simple diet even before raw.. would go out to eat only occasionally and even then would only treat myself on rare occasions.. thats how I go about this also, my very simple fruits, salads and smoothies most of the time and occasional I'll whip up a recipe (ahh because I still love to cook..errr..now prepare ;) )

[Revvell]

Mono for me also.. I've always had a very simple diet even before raw.. would go out to eat only occasionally and even then would only treat myself on rare occasions.. thats how I go about this also, my very simple fruits, salads and smoothies most of the time and occasional I'll whip up a recipe (ahh because I still love to cook..errr..now prepare ;) )


Salads and smoothies are not mono. Mono means only one fruit or one veggie at a sitting. I do that on occasion (mono); usually I do mixes and blends of fruits/veggies; rarely do I do the "gourmet" stuff anymore. Restaurant foods are too heavy now-a-days also.

R.

[Revvell]

Hi guys, how do you prefer to eat Mono or gourmet? :) as for me I eat mono pretty much because my body functions much better that way, how about you?

The question is inaccurate now that I'm re-reading. As I said in my last post ~ mono means only one fruit/veggie at a meal; many of us do salads and smoothies ~ which does not constitute "mono" OR "gourmet". There are a lot of colors in the rainbow. I choose to enjoy them all.

R,

[dreamrawalwz]

:p I used to do some gormet, but they got too "heavy" for my system and now I prefer being ligter :) At the moment I'll say I am simple, not mono. Until dinner I eat mono fruit meals, but then dinner is usually a large salad with greens and a lot of vegetables. I'm working my way into mono all day though and mostly fruit.

[tglasco4]

I am not much into gourmet these days (actually I haven't been for a long while). I eat alot of fruit and drink alot of fruit-nut smoothies. I love salads as long as I have my raw toppings (cashew dressing or almond pate or shredded cabbage with curry..etc). Its been pretty simple mostly. I have lately had this thing for unsweetened banana chips (not raw), but other than that its been all raw and simple.

[jax]

I eat mono most meals with the exception of special treats like a raw dessert or such. :)
Jax

[jaurequi]

I have always eaten my fruit meals mono, even before ever hearing the concept of "mono-eating." I naturally eat that way now still; however, my "salads" are a motley of vegetables and greens.
My green smoothies are mono in that I consume them without fruit nowadays.
I don't ever eat gourmet foods.

[fiddler]

Like many who've already posted this thread, I'm into more simpler (mono) meals now and don't even have any urges for cooked food or raw gourmet meals for that matter.

I eat fruit (or fruit smoothies) in the morning hours and a green smoothie or salad for dinner with some other vegetables. However, unlike alot of folks on this forum, I've been tracking my caloric intake and carb/fat/protein percentages and think the right ratio makes a difference. Obviously, not everyone believes (or wants to believe) this approach is helpful, but it is working for me.

That's about it. Simple is best for me.

Cheers,
fiddler

[DavidZaneMason]

I've eaten mono for many years now - and prefer the simplicity. I think everyone needs to go with a level that's comfortable for them......and stretch....but not tear.

-David Mason

[rawpriestess]

the first few months I went raw, I really wanted to eat the gourment recipes, I could read about them, make them, soak, prepare, dehydrate, plan, go shopping, and I could obsess all I wanted about the food, which allowed me to be happy about my new life patterns.

After I started feeling more comfortable with raw, then I started eating almost all mono, sometimes for days, once for an entire month, all I ate was honeydew melon, that's all I wanted for a whole month.

the challenge was, I fell off raw, and have been on and off and on and off since then.

So, although I thought I only wanted one type of food, I will continue to make gourmet recipes to eat, because I don't want to go back to eating cooked again.

I think it is important to do what ever works for you.

And for me, I will eat lots of gourmet and mono, and anything that feels right at the time.

I think "whatever keeps you raw" is what is the MOST important thing to do.