Need help: newbie's adverse reactions - Raw Food Chat

gr8food · 04-11-2008

I switched to an 85% raw food diet last week and 100% raw food this week. Initially, I felt incredible! However, the last few days have been another story. I am tired/letharic; have no appetite or hunger; have no thirst or desire to drink water (I used to be a big water drinker); and have adverse reactions (vomiting) when I eat all foods except vegetable drinks (I make them in a Vita-Mix). I am cognizant about food combining and frequently refer to the table in "Living on Raw Food".

Are these adverse reactions merely detoxifiation? I had expect the transtion to 100% raw foods to be relatively uneventful since I had previously eaten primarily a vegetarian diet (occassional fish) (note that the previous diet included a good dose of non-gluten starches). In addition, I have lost weight on the raw foods diet, something my skinny body can't afford to lose.

Please help!

Any insights would be greatly appreciated!!

Many thanks.

Double Helix · 04-13-2008

Yes, that is definately detox. Make sure you eat things that you actually like, though. I used to try to down all kinds of horrible raw concoctions, when I should have stuck with lots of fruit, salads, etc. I remember the days of making disgusing rejuvelac (tasted like cheese soda!) and other fermented and sprouted things.

Just eat what you like. If you like bananas and apples, eat those! Dont' go making disgusting concotions that will make you vomit! LOL - you may like them later on though!