fats?

camilla3363

I seem to have trouble digesting fats, although I believe I need them to maintain a healthy weight (currently underweight) I feel energized by raw fruits and vegetables, but avocados/oils/nuts bring me down. I have not been eating fats regularly, but last night decided to try a bit of avocado with tomato and onion. Today I have felt SICK all day. People tell me I need fat for brain function and cellular communication and function. Anyone out there raw and “fat free” ?

camilla3363

Thanks for the feedback greenghost and el-bo. I am glad to read that fruits and vegetables, besides avocado, have ‘good’ fats. I do need to work on increasing caloric intake. Since going raw, I seem to have energy to go hours without eating and not feeling hunger. When I do feel hungry, I know the hunger is real (as long as I have had adequate sleep the previous night:)

chelsey09

Love how you put that seize! I’ve never really thought about it that way. But yeah, I agree with all of you saying to be careful who you get your advice from. I believe the best judge of what you put in your body is you. Do what feels right. And read! But read a variety, don’t just read one book and think, oh this is the answer. I pick and choose things from different sources, but keep the ideas that seem to work out for me. It’s definitely a work in progress, figuring out what’s best for you! But I’m sure you’ll figure it out in time! (Or at least some of it! ;) I can tell you that I’m pretty new to this whole thing, and just trying to put the puzzle together one step at a time works pretty well for me!

bryonna

I didn’t read all the post so sorry if I repeat anything.

I am underweight and don’t digest fats either. Sprouted quinoa works really well for me. It’s relatively high in calories but not high in fat or sugar. Personally I can’t do 8-1-1 because all the sugar messes me up and I ended up losing weight even eating a ton of calories. You can’t be completely fat free because your body does need fat to function.You can eat a low fat diet with like 10% fat like 8-1-1 suggests. Have you tried young thai coconuts or coconut oil? I know a few people who can only digest coconut fat. Also when you eat fats make sure you follow food combineing rules…don’t eat fruit and fat in the same meal, eat fats with leafy greens/vegetables/non sweet fruits.

chelsey09

interesting…. you know, I eat onions on practicall every salad I eat. I love ‘em. But, I’ve been getting heartburn every time I eat them! Now I see I see! lOl. Well onions are out! Thanks for the link el-bo!! :)