We all know it is not easy to follow a fruitarian diet. It is not easy to follow a raw vegan diet either. The health benefits, environmental benefits and ethical benefits are all clear. The temptations are clear as well.
Fighting Temptations on a Fruitarian Diet
As I walk through the streets of downtown Vilcabamba in Ecuador, I don’t find myself pulled towards fried animal products or other highly processed foods. But when I am at a lovely community such as Chambalabamba, and I am offered a delicious plate of cooked vegan food, it is hard to say no.
This morning I woke up feeling rested. I did my morning routine consisting of meditation, qigong and Foundation Training, and I only consumed water until 2 p.m., I didn’t even drink that much. I found it quite easy to go through the morning without any food, I have done it many times already.
I don’t even doubt anymore that humans can survive more than 40 days without eating anything at all. Water fasting is quite popular these days and YouTube is an excellent channel to learn what others are accomplishing already.
I have been realizing lately that fruitarianism is in fact the healthiest, most environmentally friendly and ethical choice when it comes to food choices. I have no doubt about that.
However, the mind can play many tricks and it can also bring about a ton of wisdom. With the wisdom comes deep realizations that health, environmentalism and ethics are not absolute priorities. There are other things that are important as well, including sensual pleasure, exploration and social interactions.
Obviously, it is possible to explore, socialize and satisfy the senses on a fruitarian diet and/or a raw vegan diet. But that of course has its limits.
Falling Off the Fruitarian Diet
Needless to say, I had some cooked food today, one meal, a single bowl of baked potatoes, salad, rice and beans, beats and semi-fried plantains. Aside from the plantains, there is nothing from that meal that I regret eating. I did feel slightly heavy on my belly right after eating but the discomfort was minimal and it subsided within 10-15 minutes from finishing my meal. I was expecting to feel much worse, as I often do when I eat cooked vegan meals, especially when I mix so many different foods.
However, like I said, I felt pretty good after eating. This doesn’t mean that I am giving up on the fruitarian diet or the raw vegan diet. It only means that I am allowing myself some flexibility so I can continue to explore this life and socialize in a harmonious way.
I do look forward to a near future where I can find myself exploring different tastes within the fruitarian diet.
I also look forward to a time when I will be surrounded by other fruitarians who enjoy socializing over fruit based and raw vegan meals. However, that time is yet to come and in the meantime I am choosing to allow myself to follow my intuition and eat whatever feels right in the moment.
