As 6 o’clock rolled around, I was ready for an inspiring distraction. On almost 22 hours of fasting, I actually felt really good! Some hunger signals here and there (which were actually wonderful to experience!) and on the whole, I was very comfortable and enjoying my water.
I decided to watch the documentary Food Inc, and although the overall tone was a bit grim, I loved the take home messages at the end! Here are a few of my faves:
- You vote with every meal you make. Demand good, wholesome food and that’s what will be delivered. You can vote to change this system, 3 times a day...
- Buy from companies that treat workers, animals, and the environment with respect.
- When you go to the supermarket, choose foods that are in season, buy foods that are organic. Know what’s in your food. Read labels. Buy foods that are grown locally. Shop at farmer’s markets. Plant a garden (even a small one).
- You can change the world with every bite.
Definitely an eye-opening documentary and worth checking out!
By 8:30pm I was ready for my first meal, post-fast. The Raw Diva Detox suggests a mono-fruit meal. So I combined that idea with what I know from following the Body Ecology Diet and I chose a low-sugar fruit: blackberries! Yummy! 
After eating a bowlful, I decided I wanted something else.. I asked myself how closely I wanted to follow the guidelines.. and opted for more nourishment. I wanted something to mix with cultured veggies. I ended up cutting up a cucumber and mixed them together. 
I still wanted more. And I recognized that this was more in my head than my gut.. and I ended up eating veggies on 2 romaine leafs. I questioned in my head, ‘am I eating too much?’.. I didn’t want to blow my first day.. and then realized I was being WAY too hard on myself! I just ate some of the healthiest meals EVER! There’s no perfect way to do anything! I’m choosing to do this detox my way. And the point of the detox is to inspire me! This is an experience. I'm staying awake for it.
I’m going to allow anything to show up. For me, this is all about learning, feeling good, trying something new, listening to my body, and figuring out what works for ME.
I love knowing what to do (even when I'm not doing it)!
I’m SO excited that I’m on this journey! And no matter what happens, I’ll learn from the experience and be able to figure out what I really do want in my life. This experience has already clarified a lot for me. I love giving my body a ‘break’ from food. I know green drinks are going to be key to my success. I love that I’m taking good care of my body!
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
day 1 cont'd: Raw Detox
Monday, March 15, 2010
new batch of cultured veggies
It was time for me to start another beautiful and delicious batch of cultured veggies (I usually start when I have 1 big jar remaining). I prepared cabbage (2 greens and a red), kale, and carrots to get cozied up in their jars for a week.
When I'm making my cvs, I love creating a good-feeling atmostphere. I had my favourite tunes blasting in the background as I danced around my kitchen, shredded veggies, filled my green bin with scraps, reflected on my amazing connection with Unleash Gratitude, and played 'wouldn't it be nice if..' in my head.
After listening to Donna Gates' call with WISH (Women's International Summit for Health) a couple nights ago, I felt even more invigorated and inspired by the Body Ecology Diet. An incredible leader in probiotics and fernmented foods. It truly is SUCH an amazing system of healing that will change the world... one gut at a time! 
For more pics, see my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/loveinspiringlove#!/album.php?aid=191568&id=307278863973
Monday, February 22, 2010
new meal and snack ideas, checking on CVs, and YCK
Lots of new Body Ecology friendly creations and foods to introduce! I've added some pictures of the meals and snacks described below.
Snack ideas:
- half of a small avocado, cultured veggies and almond mayo. mix. enjoy.
- unsweetened almond milk, cocoa, stevia, ice (optional).
- kefir, cocoa powder and carob powder (usually sweet enough from carob).
- green tea (with BE tea extract - adds antioxidants and polyphenols to your diet!).
Some new meals I've enjoyed in the past few days (note- even if cultured veggies aren't in the pics, I either ate some beforehand or added them to the meal):
- millet with broccoli, kale, onion.
- millet, red cabbage, spinach, onion.
- buckwheat with spinach, onion, red and orange peppers.
- tuna, spinach, celery, red pepper, cultured veggies.
More ingredients listed with the pics. http://bit.ly/9CLHpb
I checked on my cultured veggies yesterday. They were on day 3 and coming along beautifully. The ones with red cabbage were a dark pinky-purple. They'll become a little brighter pink over the next few days (I usually leave them for a week). I noticed that the veggies and juices were creeping up to the lid. There wasn't a lot of space left for the veggies to keep on expanding, so I took out a few tablespoons from each of the big jars, and put them in smaller jars.
My young coconut kefir (YCK) and pudding were ready yesterday! Now they're in the fridge and ready to drink and eat - any time of day. I often have a few sips in the morning, or with meals to help digestion.
Mmmm...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
culturing veggies and Body Ecology goodies!
Today was jam-packed with Body Ecology love! It started this morning when my doorbell rang. A package filled with my favourite BE products had arrived on my doorstep. I was SO excited - it felt like Christmas morning! The box had 8 love-inspiring presents for my body. As per my request, this was part of my compensation for writing a Body Ecology article last month. Amazing!
So far today, my favourite meals/snacks:
A millet pilaf with broccoli, zucchini, onion, olive oil, roasted garlic, lemon juice, sea salt, and cultured veggies. Mmm. Delish.
Yummy salad: romaine lettuce, celery, grape tomatoes, pumpkin seeds (soaked for 24 hours), sesame oil, lemon and herb spices, and cultured veggies. Tasty!
Chocolate kefir drink: kefir, cocoa powder, carob powder, stevia. Amazing!
And fitting for my first BE entry – I made cultured (fermented) veggies today! Cultured vegetables (CVs) have become a staple in my diet. They’re a Body Ecology signature food and a ‘super-food’ that heals your digestive tract and builds your inner ecosystem. Similar to pickling, I shredded up veggies (today I used red and green cabbage, carrots, and collards), mixed in the Body Ecology culture starter, and put it all in jars (to allow the healthy bacteria to flourish), and now I wait for a week. Fermenting foods makes it more nutritious, delicious, and digestible! I could write a TON on how much I love CVs... and I’m sure I will!
I have posted some awesome pictures in the body ecology diet photos folder on facebook (http://bit.ly/d9eApN). Feel free to ask questions!
Off to make something with my quinoa that's soaked and ready to go!
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