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Raw food and emotions

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barose
on 05-05-2007 at 02:03 PM (320 Views)
Before I started raw, I didn't realize just how much food affects me mentally and emotionally. When I was on a 100% SAD in my early 20's I had uncontrollable mood swings, rages, outbursts, etc. I'm sure most doctors would have put me on antidepressants.

As I eliminated certain foods over the years to treat my PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and insulin resistance: processed foods, excessive processed sugar, fast food, MSG, HFCS, non organic meat and dairy. Then eventually dairy, soy gluten, and coffee, my moods improved. But when I rent raw just a few weeks ago, it feels like a emotional weight has been lifted off of me. I'm not sure if there was something I was allergic to if it was just cooked foods in general, but I am a happier person. Despite not feeling satisfied and trapped with work and dealing with loss, its easier to see light at the end of the tunnel.
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  1. StarFire's Avatar
    Right there with ya! ;) I also notice that I was feeling 'lighter' emotionally, and even my dh made comments that I just seemed happier!

    RAW RAWKS!!
  2. tames's Avatar
    Wow. This post is awesome. I am amazed by how many people going raw (myself included!!) are having experiences are suddenly becoming happy!!! There must be something to it! Congratulations!


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