Hi everyone, I have been a vegan for over year, and eat about 80% raw (can't give up cooked legumes just yet). I recently joined a Cross Fit gym and am in love with it. The only downside is the Paleo attitude of all the members. When the members meet me, they can't believe I am a vegan and are convinced that I won't last or progress in the workouts. They have mentioned that eventually I will eat meat again because I have to. Because Cross fit is mostly strength and power training, I want to prove them wrong. As a marathoner and triathlete, I found no issues with energy being a vegan. I'm just starting out in Cross fit so I don't have anything to compare to but I feel good so far. I'm just wondering if anyone has any insights on the paleo diet and will I improve and increase strength and power without falling victim to cooked meats. I really love the way I feel being a vegan, but I don't want to be fatigued. I want to prove all of the Paleo believers wrong if I can. They don't think getting ripped and fit is possible as a vegan. Any suggestions/insights?
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Speaking of Iodine...I've been reading about thyroid issues and foods. Is raw spinach a goitrogenic food?? I use about a clamshell a day in my green smoothies! Say it isn't so!
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I used to Love this Raw Baby Spinach Salad.. and everytime I was through with that particular meal.. my teeth felt strange.. like chalky or something.. Sooo.. I recently heard from a friend in a Wholistic Nutrition/Raw Foods Graduate Program.. thattt... Kale and Spinach are best lightly steamed.. this means.. they can still be raw.. a light steam annd then into the blender?? almost like you are blanching without dunking... haha.. hope this evokes some inner knowledge on the subject..
Wow, Thanks you guys :) I thought steamed spinach messed with iron absorption? But I guess I'd be more concerned with the goitrogens....
Ok :o) thanks Powerlifer!
Brendan Brasier and Nathane Jackson both are fitness guys and they have like NO body fat and tons of muscle so those people have no idea what they are talking about. Protein doesn't come just from meat and it's harder for our bodies to digest- it takes more energy out of you.
Check out the book Thrive that Rawcanadian suggested- I just read it and I am hooked!