I haven't been feeling my best lately. My joints and even the bones themselves hurt most of the time... although definitely worse when I eat a lot of wheat products. (probably time to eliminate wheat or maybe all gluten products permanently...we shall see) I have been tired, cranky and just out of sorts. I have decided it is time for another fast. I am attempting a brown rice fast and not putting a time frame other than I will not go longer than 10 days. If I last only 1 or 2 then I am taking that as a sign, that is what my body needed right now. I am going to incorporate my daily meditation and yoga practices to aid in the fast. I will get as much sleep and fresh air as possible and try to listen to my body and what it is requesting of me. And also very important -chew, chew, chew!
I cooked my rice in a pressure cooker this morning and made enough to last me for quite a few meals. Later I will heat it on the stove if I feel I want it hot or eat it directly from the fridge if I want it cold.
4 cups organic short grain brown rice (washed)
8 cups water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Place everything in your pressure cooker and bring up to pressure on med-high heat. Lower temperature to low and cook (my jiggler rocks slowly and steadily) for about 40 minutes for a porridge like consistency. Less time if you would like it firmer.
Sunday -
Upon rising - 1 glass warm water with the juice of one organic lemon
10 minute meditation and 45 minute yoga practice
Breakfast - 1 bowl of brown rice porridge and 1 cup kukicha tea.
Lunch - 1 bowl brown rice porridge
Dinner - will be the same.
Hopefully another meditation tonight.
I have been drinking lots of water throughout the day and plan on going for a walk later tonight. Right now I have a headache so I am drinking more water and may go lie down for a bit. Whenever I do a fast of any kind I end up with a headache in the beginning. Usually because I am eliminating sugar, caffeine or something else that my body has become dependent on. I will get through it and feel better afterwards.
This is such a great idea and something I should try as well! For awhile I was making all my meals fresh and healthy, and avoiding sugar at all costs. But lately I "fell off the wagon" and my body is definitely telling me to cut it out! lol
ReplyDeletesometimes life interferes with our desire to eat healthy and well. Sugar has that nasty habit of sneaking back in. : /
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say that I am so happy that you are again blogging! Missed your posts... I'm a newbie in the Vegan world and your little blog makes me happy! :) And BTW, I made your 'meatballs' and they are AMAZING! I have made them twice now, and when I made the second batch I made normal sized ones and little ones that I put in a vegan Italia Wedding Soup- and they held up REALLY well! Good luck on the fast and listen to your body. It knows what you need. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Melina, your comment made me happy! : ) Sometimes I wonder if anyone reads it, lol. I am so happy you liked the meatballs. My guys love them. I love being able to help a vegan newb. ; )
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