So, today I'm talkin a little about feeling your way through your diet by what your body is telling you; as well as making adjustments accordingly.
Most of my struggle has been beating the "sugar craving". Throughout the last month or so I have been sneaking little bits of sugar here and there. Mostly in the form of Agave Nectar...I'm currently trying to make the switch to Stevia extract which is SO much better for me.
I've also noticed many, MANY slight differences in how my body responds to certain foods:
-Raw Cacao makes me a little moody (more than a Tbsp)
-Agave Nectar (no matter how "raw" or "organic") makes me breakout
-Hydrogenated oil does the same as Agave Nectar
-Apples, greens, and raw veggies GIVE me energy (small amounts of cacao and sweet fruits are ok)
Adjusting....well, for now I'm going to continue eating as much "green stuff" as possible.
-No more Agave Nectar....Raw, unheated honey (the tan, thick kind) is my best bet, and I haven't even tried it yet; Stevia extract will also take the place of Agave.
-I will try to ALWAYS read labels and double check for triggers such as "hydrogenated oil"
-I'm going to build a list of raw fruits and veggies that "agree with me" per say, and stick to those!
I've also given up on sprouts...but as soon as I get my sprouting tools back up and running I'll give that another try :)
WHEW!!!!!! what a fantastic list to work on! I love check lists! hehe
*EXTRA CREDIT*
My best advice is check out Natasha and watch some of her videos, I'm pretty sure this woman right here is my hero! haha
She's all raw...she has been SO super helpful to get me on the right track and I cannot WAIT to try her 7 Day Raw Food Challenge! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiugCvHtN60&feature=related
*Homework*
Tell me what YOUR body is telling you in your own diet. :) go on, give it a try ;)
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