Principle for Vibrant Living: The body cleanses itself; Lemon Water (WAS: New to group- question about hot lemon water in the morning ... Natalie)

[Guest guest]

Hi Natalie,

 

Backlog cleanup, your turn!

 

First, a belated " welcome " to this group and to the RF world and lifestyle.

By now I imagine you are getting that creating health involves much, much

more than just diet!!

 

Here are a couple of quick thoughts about your questions and comments,

below.

 

1. I suggest eating whole foods over fractional foods, whole foods over

juicing. Why? Because the fiber in the foods (fruits in particular) is

integral to proper digestion. In particular, the soluble fiber moderates

sugar absorption (transfer of sugar from the small intestine into the blood

stream) and stimulates peristalsis (muscular activity in the intestinal wall

that moves food along through the digestive tube). In addition, the small

amount of relatively soft insoluble fiber contained in fruits helps

stimulate peristalsis, as well ... gently, in just the " right " way.

 

2. As I've written before, the whole lemon thing is one of a bezillion RF

myths. True, lemons are slightly alkaline-forming at the end of the

digestive process. But you cannot ever eat enough lemons to create a

systemic alkalizing effect. For more information, see, for example, posts

#29665, 29832, and 30305.

 

So if you find a bit of lemon water refreshing and enjoyable, then by all

means, enjoy! But please do not deceive yourself into believing that a bit

of lemon water will, in and of itself, " cleanse " your system. Your system

will cleanse your system.

 

Please note that the greatest cleansing activity of all occurs during

fasting on water alone. In other words, it is the cessation of all eating

that brings about the deepest, most rapid cleansing. Foods do not cleanse

the body ... the body cleanses itself.

 

Best,

Elchanan

_____

 

rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of

Natalie Harley

Thursday, June 07, 2007 6:14 AM

rawfood

[Raw Food] New to group- question about hot lemon water in the

morning

 

 

Hi All~

 

I have been reading the posts here for about a month and have learned a lot

about raw foods and it's benefits. I'm am working on incorporating this way

of living into my life. I can see it will be an ongoing process,yet it is

one that I am willing to accomplish to live a healthier life.

 

I have looked at two juicing books that recommend drinking a warm/hot glass

of water with fresh lemon to " cleanse the system " . I understand that if a

person is 100% raw, that this practice isn't nessasary, however,(a) does

anyone do this that isn't at 100% raw and (b)how does a glass of warm lemon

water " cleanse the system " ? Thanks for answering my questions.

 

Smiles~

 

Natalie