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Today, I started Dad and I on a fruit and vegetable fast. That's right - nothing but the foods everyone hates! It's a pain in the ass because my body is craving grain products, but I can't touch such things for at least a week.
Surprisingly, fruit and vegetable fasts are harder than true can't-eat-anything-at-all fasts. This is because in a true fast, the body "shuts down" after about two days, leaving one with no appetite. However, in a fruit/veggie fast, the body is still active... and so it still craves whatever foods the person is addicted to. The addictive foods obviously fall under the meat, dairy, and grain groups.
If I can last through this thing, I'll be happier than ever. I've wanted to do this for years.
Surprisingly, fruit and vegetable fasts are harder than true can't-eat-anything-at-all fasts. This is because in a true fast, the body "shuts down" after about two days, leaving one with no appetite. However, in a fruit/veggie fast, the body is still active... and so it still craves whatever foods the person is addicted to. The addictive foods obviously fall under the meat, dairy, and grain groups.
If I can last through this thing, I'll be happier than ever. I've wanted to do this for years.