Day Seven - Understanding the Basics

As day seven comes and goes, with the excitement giving in to some semblance of a routine, we can begin to look at the basics of detoxification and raw foods.

We begin our study of detoxification using the principles and information outlined in Natalia Rose's book "The Raw Food Detox Diet".  In my opinion, the title is a misnomer in that the word 'diet' usually signifies a temporary state until a goal or objective is obtained.  For our purposes, we are learning how to eliminate the accumulated waste and prevent further buildup through preventative practice.  First, let us understand exactly what we are dealing with:

     "Perfect weight and a youthful appearance are the result of clean, waste-free cells - that is, cells that are free of inorganic matter.  However, with our modern diet and lifestyle, clean cells are not the norm.  Rather, it's much more common to find a body riddled with cells carrying matter that's not easily eliminated.  This is the fundamental cause of our physical and, some would argue, mental ills.  Clean, healthy cells maintain homeostasis (the healthy state of balance in the body), which keeps us feeling well.  It is only when debris or waste matter from synthetic foods and overeating get lodged in our cells that our natural birthright of homeostasis turns into illness and excess weight."(Rose, 2006)

        Improving the caliber of your cells requires a simple process based on a simple equation.  The application of even a few of the principles on this equation will trigger your body to lose weight and feel younger as early as the very first night, with marked results in just one week.  Here is the equation in its perfect simplicity:
Waste = Weight
Waste matter in the body is the fundamental source of the excess weight in your body.  Get the waste out and you get the weight off.  It's that easy!  Imagine relieving your body of the thickness that weighs you down and makes you look prematurely old.

         As we continue on, we need to ensure we are eating sufficient quantities of food.  This is most important.

          Learn More

Rose, Natalya.  The Raw Food Detox Diet.  Harper Collins; New York, NY 2006.

     
        I had a fairly decent day snacking on healthy trail mix and eating a sandwich using romaine leaves as the wrapper.  It is amazing how well fresh romaine leaves leave me satisfied as opposed to bread or grain products.  Ezekiel sprouted bread is also very good but can be expensive.  Romaine leaves last a long time in the fridge and are still relatively inexpensive.  My day has been most productive.  This, in itself, is reason for cheering.

         Have a wonderful night!

         Michael