Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Orthorexia: Experiment with Food
Orthorexia: a developed fixation with healthy or righteous eating
Diets have joined the ranks of religion and politics. Even in the non-secular world. We believe in them. We argue about them. Sometimes prematurely. I'm not saying there are no absolutes. Processed foods are the Devil! But I would encourage experimentation to find what YOU thrive on. Especially if you think you eat healthy but are always starving or sick.
My Experimentation: Sharing is CaringSlow down and try things. Puffy face? Get rid of sodium filled fake foods for a while. Do you cough a lot? Maybe you suspect lactose makes you phlegmy or gives you the runs. Why not find out? Try removing dairy or eating lactose free (of course grass-fed/organic) dairy for 2 weeks. Eat whole foods and experiment with gluten, grains, soy, juicing, smoothies, less oil, etc.
I'm not against consuming animal products although I admire environmentalist vegans for walking the walk. And I can admit I did have a karmic dream about a fish with eyelashes 2 nights ago. Anyhoo! I eat an almost oil-free near vegan diet (yay me! jk.) But this is because since I was little, my body rejected animal foods and even plant oils. May sound bland, but no more stomachaches and lots of carbs (gluten-free), my fav. Very energizing. But clearly some people can digest meat and dairy just fine. It might have something to do with genes and ancestry. I mean, if your ancestors milked cows and churned butter...
If I were to serve meat and/or dairy I wouldn't serve large portions (see China.) And I would spend the money and buy non-GMO, organic, grass-fed products. Sick animals = sick people.
Modern vegetable oils (polyunsaturated) are lots of fat and calories but the nutrient payoff is poor. When using oil make sure it's cold or expeller pressed not chemically pressed. Use less oil or try cooking with nutrient dense whole food fats like nut butters and avocados.
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