Answer to Jennifer's questions

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Jennifer<

On Mar 7, 2006, at 1:22 PM, rawfood wrote:

 

> I'm a fast oxidizer, so I guess I need to eat

> heartier at breakfast if I don't want to feel that way! LOL!

 

As a fast oxidizer you are suppose to eat more protein and less carbs.

I don't have my books here so I will give you the percentages from

memory. I think that they are in Cousens' books. A fast oxidizer

should eat about 45% protein and 35% carbs and 20% fat with each meal.

Also, fast oxidizers are usually advised to snack between meals. The

theory is that because you oxidize your food quickly you need to

provide your body with a supply more often. Also, the higher amount of

protein is because it takes the body longer to process the protein into

glucose, thus by eating more protein you will be getting a steadier

supply. Slow oxidizers eat more carbs because it takes them longer to

convert them into glucose and if they do too much protein they become

sluggish. It is all about keeping the blood sugar from having high

peaks and low valleys.

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" So that explains why the diet eliminates high-glycemic

fruits. What else did you learn there? Please share what you

can! "

The diet does not entirely eliminate high-glycemic fruits but does

recommend that they be used sparingly and only on phase 2. i.e you

don't eat a whole mango, lots of pineapple, etc. But, you can put some

small pieces in a salad or other dish. Again, the point is to look at

the whole picture. What is the glycemic load of the entire dish or

meal. If the rest of the meal is phase 1, some pieces of a high GI

fruit is not going to be a problem. If the meal is all phase 2, then

maybe you should not have the high GI fruit.

 

There is so much to share I don't even know where to start at this

point. I will keep my eyes open and try to share as topics arise.

 

" By the way, how was your experience at the Tree of Life? How

long were you there? Did you go to study or relax or both? "

 

I was there for 12 days. I went to take the one week Conscious Eating

Class. I learned a tremendous amount. There were seven of us in the

class. I had been eating simple raw for five months, another woman had

been at the Tree with her husband for almost two months. The rest of

the class were not already raw foodists but most had been doing some

vegetarian. It was an amazing group bonding experience, not something

that I had anticipated or been looking for. The classes were very

informal and questions were welcomed at all times. They were taught by

the various chefs at the Tree. There were two class of 2-3 hours for

six days. Each class had a theme such as Breads, Crackers, Pizza,

Desserts, Kids meals, Salads, Soups, Salad Dressings, etc. Usually we

were given a basic recipe from which we could begin experimenting. The

chefs frequently made mid course changes to respond to the differences

in sizes, textures of foods and requests of the students. Classes were

a mix of hands on and demos. By the last class we were suggesting

alterations in recipes to suit our tastes and needs. I strongly

recommend the class to anyone who is serious about eating raw long

term, especially if you don't live where you can experience raw food

prepared by a chef. I came away feeling comfortable about how to take

what I have around a fix a meal. I have always cooked from scratch and

seldom follow a recipe-- I can now do that raw and shouldn't have too

many disasters.

 

The second week I did their Whole Person Healing evaluation. This

consists of multiple blood draws over three days to determine which

system controls your metabolism- the oxidative or autonomic. They then,

after reviewing your history ( a 30 plus page questionaire they send

before you come), make dietary and supplement recommendations. They

tell you what phase you should be eating, for how long and what type of

oxidizer you are, etc. All good information.

 

As part of the daily rate there are hot tubs and an infra red sauna.

The site is beautiful but a mite rustic if you are expecting spa type

accommodations. It puts you very much in touch with the out of doors.

Lots of walking between things. The staff is one of the most gracious,

upbeat group I have ever experienced. I did not hear a negative comment

or complaint in two weeks. If you want to know more about their

program go to www.treeoflife.nu

 

I hope that I have not told you more than you wanted to know. As you

can see, the glow has not worn off.

 

Tammy

[Guest guest]

Hi Tammy,

 

Thanks for all the great information!

 

 

Love and light,

 

Jennifer

 

 

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rawfood

[rawfood ] On Behalf Of

paddlerwoman

Wednesday, March 08, 2006 4:55 PM

rawfood

[Raw Food] Answer to Jennifer's questions

 

 

If you want to know more about their program go to

www.treeoflife.nu

 

I hope that I have not told you more than you wanted to

know. As you can see, the glow has not worn off.

 

Tammy