This nutrition stuff is serious business

I'm still reading, reading, reading and getting pretty nervous. As I get closer to the section about the actual diet (I've been peeking ahead here and there), I'm realizing this guy means business. The first six weeks of this diet is hardcore. Greens, veggies, and fruit. Not much more. No wonder he has you read the entire book first and puts the diet at the end. The first half of the book shares one medical study after another that tells us how truly miserable the American diet is. I have to admit, I'm embarrassed that we make such horrible food choices considering we are are supposed to be a highly developed country and have unprecedented, convenient access to whole foods. Dr. Fuhrman certainly does his homework and cites every single bit of it. I'm still convinced this is the way to go, but it isn't going to be easy. I keep reminding myself that I quit smoking after fifteen years. I can do this.


My father has stage IV lung lung cancer than spread from a tumor on the base of his tongue. He is in his second round of chemotherapy and not feeling great. I am inspired by his strength. He still insists on complete independence, even claiming that there is no room for me at chemo and he is okay by himself (a scenario that makes me sad because he is there alone). I respect his fight for independence and freedom. His fight reminds me that I can fight for my own health by lowering my own cancer risk through nutrition. I want to honor his strength by being strong myself.


 Because of my dad's cancer, I have delved even further into the nutrition world, watching documentaries and reading blogs as well as case studies whose arguments for nutrition as a weapon against cancer are incredibly convincing. The body is a miracle and I'm realizing I must give it the opportunity to heal by giving it proper nutrition. Sorry folks, that excludes fast food and processed food which makes up 90% of many of our diets. I watched Kris Carr's documentary Crazy, Sexy Cancer. If you have someone you know or love who has cancer, this is a must-see documentary. Even if cancer is not in your life, it is an eye opener in regard to nutrition and overall well-being.


So, that's where I am. Still reading, still learning. There are so many fantastic resources out there. I am more ready than ever to get started!