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Raw Food obsession / Orthorexia? (As Seen on Good Morning America this morning)

kamie24kamie24
in Being Raw
Hey all,

This was viewed on Good Morning America just this morning.

I am not one to judge, but I feel like this article was interesting, even though I disagree with it. Any thoughts guys?

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  • kamie24kamie24

    Here is the link to the article: http://bit.ly/9lq9q5

  • crazydogladycrazydoglady

    I have only been raw for 14 days now, and I see people looking at me strangely. People have made fun of me, they think I am wierd. All this while they are chowing down on greasy chicken wings, onion rings, burgers ect. I just look at them, smile and keep on eating my green smoothie, knowing I am so much healthier then them. I think people are scared to admit they are eating so badly, and it is affecting their health because in the long run it comes down to one thing:

    THEY DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP THEIR UNHEALTHY FOOD BECAUSE THEY ARE ADDICTED TO IT! Some people would rather die then eat healthy food and exercise, before they give up their junk food! And sorry to say, so many people are!

    So go ahead and judge us, put lables on us, but in the long run we know what we are doing is the right thing, and some day hopefully, the doctors will stand up to the pharmacutial companys that run the health care system and say, Hey, they were right all along, eating raw is better for your health! Just because a few people do have eating disorders, does not me we all do!

    Just my opinion!

  • jferringerjferringer

    I don't think the only issue was her needing to eat more, I think the issue is the anxiety surrounding food. Instead of food being a joyful act of nourishment, it became a set of rules for her to follow that were so strict and unyielding that it negatively affected her life.

    I do wish they had interviewed others who were successful on a raw diet though, and the nutrition "info" made me cringe...

  • eatwellfeelwelleatwellfeelwell

    Agreed! I've been "RAW" for 2 1/2 Months now. I bring a banana and my trail mix (goji berries, pistachios,cashew coconut, and whateverelse i have for the week) to work. I'm always snacking on my mix during work, with much criticism. Hey what are you eating, bird food. What the hell is that? it doesn't even look good. Some have tried it and liked it although it's not roasted or salted. As you said, i look around and everyone else is bringing in mcdonalds 3 times a week, candybars, chugging down redbulls( complaining about being tired all the time). I secretly laugh to myself and explain to everyone how great i feel eating the way i do. One girl now brings in her own homemade mix! I defenitely look at the SAD in a whole new light. I really kind feel bad for everyone and the way they are eating. I never preach to anyone on the way to eat, it's suprising how everyone eating so crappy loves to share theirs. Misery loves company.

  • mommy2zsmommy2zs

    The media always slants the stories. I'm not surprised at all. To quote Dave Ramsey

    a financial guru " wierd is cool, live like no one else so later you can live like no one esle!!!"

    My husband often teases me about the things I eat, because I am heavier than him. But he has

    high blood pressure and higher cholesterol than me. My bp is great and so is cholesterol . I also am

    much calmer than he who consumes nothing but caffeine and fat all day long. So laugh to yourself

    and enjoy your silent victory over the modern diet!

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