I have always been very open-minded when it comes to health and lifestyle. I enjoy reading about different cultures, what they eat, and how they live. I love experimenting with different foods and recipes. I’m always trying to figure out what can I do to make sure I am of optimal health.
Last year I decided to focus on a diet comprised of raw food and cooked food cutting out meat and only having dairy, tofu, eggs, nuts and legumes for my source of protein. After about three months I started to not feel so great. Was feeling a bit sluggish, on edge, just not myself. I went to see my Doctor. Everything checked out fine and the diagnosis was make sure you’re getting enough rest, drinking plenty of water, etc. Another three months went by and I was still feeling the same and thought, there has to be something wrong.
A friend told me how she went to see a Chinese Doctor and how much he helped her with her diet and just her overall health.
So, I finally decided to check out a Chinese Doctor and found one in my neighborhood. After the first session telling him how I’ve been feeling, what I’ve been eating, he took a look at my tongue, a check of my pulse and the conclusion was ‘the raw food/vegetarian diet is not for you’. I was a bit disappointed and frustrated, because I thought how could that diet not be good for me?
I’m not a Doctor or a medical professional by any means, but I have to say I don’t think vegetarianism is for everyone. I’m not saying it’s bad (and I am a huge animal lover), but it’s more a lifestyle and something that you need to go and consult a medical professional or a nutritionist about before embarking on. I have felt amazing since incorporating meat back into my life. However, I make sure it’s organic so I’m not ingesting chemicals and hormones. It’s the same with my fruit and vegetables.
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i’ve found keeping red meat out of my diet to be a great alternative. keeps you healthier, plus it’s good for the environment. still eat chicken, tuna, sushi, etc., just not hamburgers, steak, or bacon.
not too bad, plus I feel great
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