The next
day we began keeping track of our carbs with an app, and took on the daunting
process of cleaning out our pantry. So many things were now "off
limits"! It was extremely restrictive, but almost necessary to purge
our systems. Somewhere between two and three weeks into our low carb
diet, we discovered the Paleo lifestyle and our world was forever changed.
We each began reading. One book led to another and another and the
things we discovered will literally shock you to your core. We will try
to post about each topic individually, as there is so much to cover.
However, what I began finding myself asking a lot was, why? I felt
like a two year old asking, why, why, why? I had to know the answers to
these questions.
Why do
people choose organics, or why did they exist in the first place? Are
they really that different than conventional produce?
Why
do people avoid artificial sweeteners or artificial colorings? Are they really unsafe?
Why had I
always thought I couldn't survive without bread?
When I
began digging for answers to these questions, I was stunned. The reason
that I couldn't imagine my world without bread in it was because it's
addictive. It doesn't keep you full and it actually makes you crave more
of it. When I find out the WHY behind something, things suddenly make
sense and when that light bulb goes off, it's much more likely to stick with
me. I have learned more about the food industry and the government’s role
in all of this, than I ever thought possible. Long story short, the FDA
hides information, Big Food profits from selling it to us, and then Big Pharma
profits from us when it inevitably makes us sick. Does that sound wrong
to anyone else? Most doctors DO NOT talk about diet. Why? Because
they don't learn about it in medical school. They don't learn about
altering diet as a form of medicine, it's all about what pills can we
prescribe? Because that's how they get paid!
I used to
think only rich, snobby people bought organics and that it was a waste of
money! When I learned WHY they really buy them, I understand it, and now
I do, too! I want to support local farmers and organic growers. We
have it so backwards in this country! Did you know (I didn't) that organics
cost more, for a variety of reasons, but mostly because of the hoops they have
to jump through and the amount of paperwork and costs of certification it takes
to be labeled organic and prove their produce was grown without chemicals!
Back in the day, there was nothing called organic, it was just food.
And that is how it still in is in over 65 countries world wide.
Organics are just food and GMO's and artificial ingredients must be
labeled. Think about it a moment... Who benefits financially from
healthy people? Processed food industry? Doctors?
Pharmaceutical companies?
So many
diseases and ailments are DIET related. But people don't want to hear
that. That's not an easy fix. They would rather not change anything
in their diet and just take a pill for it and suffer the side effects, whatever
that may be. They want to keep enjoying their donuts and pizza and
pasta...
It really
is overwhelming when you think about it. But, trust me when I say, it is
completely worth it. Making a lifestyle change this dramatic is not easy.
There can be withdrawal symptoms. That's how you know you were
addicted! They were literally controlling you and your weight. The
first two weeks are the hardest. And if you can make it 30 days, you are
home free. The key really is in how you view it. Paleo is not a
quick fix to lose weight and go off. It's about getting, being, and
staying healthy for your entire life and the benefits are nothing short of
miraculous.
I know
you are all dying to know more, so be patient with us and we try to organize
all the information and pass it along. But if you are really thirsty for
knowledge and can't wait, check our suggested reading material and links to
some of our favorite websites.
Thanks
for reading, and have a great day!
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