Well…finally day 12 of a 2 week detox fast has arrived, and I get to eat!!!
I set myself a goal of 11 days of vegetable juice and a three day break of the fast by eating raw foods and slowly introducing steamed or stir fried veggie’s and finally some protein. I certainly wouldn’t recommend that amount of time to everyone, but it was a goal I thought I could achieve, as those who know me, I generally have a very strong constitution and I have plenty of reserves and muscle mass. I went through some highs and lows, but the outcome was absolutely worth it.
On day 3 and 4 I went through a healing crisis, including headaches, gland and ear problems, however apart from the boredom not eating, I feel I handled it pretty well. (Although I think you will have to ask Paul about my mood swings!!!) Today, the first day of my break, I started on pineapple and paw paw and made a salad with heaps of organic veggies from our garden. I find that after not eating, everything seems to have heightened tastes and smells. My body is really craving good whole foods, and the thought of fried fast foods makes me feel squeamish. The detox fast has been fantastic for resetting my whole body and motivated me to continue to eat as much whole organic foods as possible.