In April 2012, I became a little obsessed with a couple of netflix documentaries on the American food chain and how the the American diet is making us sick. With no plans for my weekends, I watched at least 4-5 of these food and nutrition videos (I know some may think, I should get a life). The films gave new light to my concerned about my diet, which started 6 years ago. At age 28 I was apparently damn near death’s door; well, at least that’s how I felt.
I was about 20 lbs overweight, always stressed and tired, so I decided start having regular visits to my nutritionist. I was diagnosed as being malnourished and pre-diabetic, and my thyroid and liver were not functioning 100% of its potential. Add to that a random rash on my body and I was basically falling apart. So, I started watching everything I ate, taking supplements, and exercising more. Within the two years I lost the extra 25lbs, got rid of the stressful relationship and the job--life was good.
Then my doctor discovered a benign tumor in my knee, and I had to have surgery. A year later a polyp was discovered and removed from my cervix, but the next year it grew back and that time I had to have it surgically removed. Two surgeries in four years due to non-cancerous tissue growths was not ok with me. I kept thinking, “what if next time it’s positive for cancer?” I couldn’t understand: I’m healthy, I eat well, I exercise; why is my body producing these growths?
Since one of my biggest fears is having cancer, I started researching how our diet affects the onset of cancer and the types of changes I could make to stop or lessen my chances of having cancer. (I don’t know if you ever looked into this, but the list is endless.) The one thing that stood out the most was the affects of dairy on the body. And, yes, I know everyones body reacts differently to different things, but for some reason that is what stood out to me.
June 2012, I decided to stop eating dairy and all, well most, animal products daily. I would cheat with pizza every once in awhile (I love pizza), but over the two months of the dietary change I noticed a difference in my energy level, less joint pain and better mood in the morning. It was awesome! Finally, I gave up coffee and all caffeinated teas and I had more energy throughout the day.
Then one day I read about vegetable/fruit juicing, the green juice, and I knew I had to try it. I’m hooked. I juice every day and now I’m following a vegan diet, so no more pizza, but I feel awesome.
I was about 20 lbs overweight, always stressed and tired, so I decided start having regular visits to my nutritionist. I was diagnosed as being malnourished and pre-diabetic, and my thyroid and liver were not functioning 100% of its potential. Add to that a random rash on my body and I was basically falling apart. So, I started watching everything I ate, taking supplements, and exercising more. Within the two years I lost the extra 25lbs, got rid of the stressful relationship and the job--life was good.
Then my doctor discovered a benign tumor in my knee, and I had to have surgery. A year later a polyp was discovered and removed from my cervix, but the next year it grew back and that time I had to have it surgically removed. Two surgeries in four years due to non-cancerous tissue growths was not ok with me. I kept thinking, “what if next time it’s positive for cancer?” I couldn’t understand: I’m healthy, I eat well, I exercise; why is my body producing these growths?
Since one of my biggest fears is having cancer, I started researching how our diet affects the onset of cancer and the types of changes I could make to stop or lessen my chances of having cancer. (I don’t know if you ever looked into this, but the list is endless.) The one thing that stood out the most was the affects of dairy on the body. And, yes, I know everyones body reacts differently to different things, but for some reason that is what stood out to me.
June 2012, I decided to stop eating dairy and all, well most, animal products daily. I would cheat with pizza every once in awhile (I love pizza), but over the two months of the dietary change I noticed a difference in my energy level, less joint pain and better mood in the morning. It was awesome! Finally, I gave up coffee and all caffeinated teas and I had more energy throughout the day.
Then one day I read about vegetable/fruit juicing, the green juice, and I knew I had to try it. I’m hooked. I juice every day and now I’m following a vegan diet, so no more pizza, but I feel awesome.
very good am proud of u
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