Embracing Alternative Dietary Practices
Fasting: By giving the digestive system a break, fasting can help the body detoxify, repair cells, and improve overall health. It can be particularly beneficial in resetting the body's pH balance.
Here are a couple of Methods:
1. 16/8 Intermittent Fasting
- How it Works: Fast for 16 hours and eat during an 8-hour window. For example, eat between 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and fast from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. the next day.
- Benefits: This method is easy to follow and allows flexibility with meal timing, while still providing the benefits of fasting like improved metabolism and digestion.
2. 5:2 Fasting
- How it Works: Eat normally for 5 days a week, and on the other 2 days, restrict calories to around 500-600 per day.
- Benefits: This approach allows for flexibility and doesn't require daily fasting. It can help reduce calorie intake without feeling overly restrictive.
3. 24-Hour Fast (Eat-Stop-Eat)
- How it Works: Fast for 24 hours once or twice a week. For example, you might finish dinner at 7:00 p.m. and not eat again until 7:00 p.m. the next day.
- Benefits: This method can boost fat burning and improve metabolic health, but it’s only practiced occasionally, making it manageable.
4. 12-Hour Fast
- How it Works: Fast for 12 hours and eat within the other 12 hours. For instance, eat between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., then fast until the next morning.
- Benefits: Ideal for beginners, this is a gentle introduction to fasting that aligns with the body's natural circadian rhythm.
Raw Fructose Intake: Fruits, rich in raw fructose, offer numerous health benefits. They provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, promoting cell health and an alkaline environment.
Why Increase Raw Fructose Intake:
- High in Vitamins and Minerals: Fruits rich in fructose, such as apples, bananas, and berries, are also packed with essential vitamins (like vitamin C and B vitamins), minerals (such as potassium and magnesium), and antioxidants that promote cellular health and protect against oxidative stress.
- Hydration: Many fruits are high in water content, providing hydration along with fructose. Hydrated cells function more efficiently, contributing to improved skin health, digestion, and overall vitality.
- Easily Digestible: Raw fruits, being in their natural state, are gentle on the digestive system and are easily broken down by the body. This leads to less strain on digestive organs and more efficient nutrient absorption.
- Gut Health: The fiber in whole fruits supports healthy gut bacteria and promotes regular bowel movements, preventing constipation and supporting a healthy microbiome.
- Alkaline-Forming: From a frugivore’s perspective, fruits are generally alkaline-forming, helping to balance the body’s pH and reduce acidity. This can lead to better overall health, reducing inflammation and the risk of diseases caused by an acidic internal environment.
- Detoxification: Raw fructose from fruits is believed to aid in detoxifying the body by providing the necessary nutrients for cellular repair and eliminating toxins through improved digestion and liver function.