Writing this morning to check in. I have a post in the works that will be informative and awesome... as always! ;-)
One thing I took away from the raw lecture I attended so long ago was that regular fasting can be a good way to re-start/ refresh the body. He suggested doing it once a week or even on a full moon or new moon (which is about every month). I decided back then to fast on every new moon as a way to start off fresh... new, even. So today is the day! I have 3 liters of coconut water and unlimited sources of water that I will be chugging today. My tummy has been acting up lately so I hope this will make everything feel normal again (fingers crossed).
I love coconut water by the way. LOVE!
Coconut water has long been a prevalent drink in the tropical countries, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, where it is widely available as a fresh fruit, or in can or bottle. It is fat-free, cholesterol-free, and low in calories – but high in nutrients and electrolytes. Coconut water is high potassium content and contains antioxidants linked to a variety of health benefits.
Electrolyte is a "medical/scientific" term for salts, specifically ions.
In your body, the major electrolytes are as follows:
- sodium (Na+) chloride (Cl-)
- potassium (K+) calcium (Ca2+)
- magnesium (Mg2+) bicarbonate (HCO3-)
- phosphate (PO42-) sulfate (SO42-)
Potassium is good for:
1. Balancing the PH of the body
2. Water balance in the body
3. Normal muscle growth
4. Healthy nervous system and brain function
As an aside, I suspect that bread/ grains are messing up my tummy. I did a tiny bit of research on gluten free diets, but need to learn more. I really am not trying to add one more excluded food group to my diet... but for no more uncomfortable tummy troubles? I just may have to sacrifice..
Stay tuned!
