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Monomeals

By Neda Guiv
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on .

As I continue my raw foods journey, I have come to appreciate the simplicity and pure enjoyment that comes from eating one fruit at a time. I am healing several digestive issues and have experienced the highest level of relief through eating water rich fruits in mono form. What exactly is a monomeal you ask? To eat one type of food for a meal. In the case of raw vegans, have one type of fruit or vegetable as a meal. For example, having a meal that consists of only peaches.

When introduced to this idea I thought it was a little bit dramatic and downright insane, and if you're not familiar with the concept, you may too. Fear not! When put into practice, I have experienced that this is the optimal way for my body to digest food effortlessly. Continue reading →

What Grant Campbell Eats in a Day : Grant Campbell: Accomplished Athlete and Seasoned 80/10/10 Raw Vegan

By Neda Guiv
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on .

80/10/10 isn’t about eating less than 10% of total calories from fat and from protein in every meal, or even every day, but rather as an average over the course of a month. Even for the week, Grant’s fat intake was still below 10% of total calories despite the quantity of durian consumed on this day.

Grant Campbell (aka Raw Aussie Athlete), ultramarathoner, fruit connoisseur and our very own Director of Education has been an 80/10/10 raw vegan since 2005 and a devoted vegan since 1999.

What then, does a seasoned fruit lover and elite athlete eat in a day? Let’s take a look! Continue reading →

The 32 Elements of Health:
Vigorous Activity : Element #6

By Luke Sartor
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on .

Vigorous physical activity is a joyous celebration of movement. It can be a form of art, a means of release, a source of fun, or an inner exploration. To be active is a privilege, and it is high time that we experience regular activity in our lives. Children aren’t the only ones to thrive when they move about a lot; we do too. Without exercise, we grow tired and our attitude becomes stale. Moving is a source of pleasure, and the temporary “high” we obtain from it is a natural and constructive means of enhancing our mood. Continue reading →

The 32 Elements of Health:
Inspiration, Motivation, Purpose, and Commitment : Element #21

By Luke Sartor
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on .

The word inspiration comes from the Latin word inspirare, which means “to breathe into” or “to breathe upon.” In ancient Roman times, to inspire came to mean “to breathe deeply,” but it also took on the meaning “to instill [something] into the heart or the mind of someone.” Inspiration was considered the breath of God, and it was perceived as flowing into people, instilling them with new reasons to live. Continue reading →

Fruit Feast : The Original Monomeal

By Janie Gardener
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on .

Fruit consumption is just plain easy. It is generally easy to harvest-either growing on vines that are easily reached or falling from trees when ripe. It requires no preparation and can often be eaten with bare hands. Its texture requires minimal chewing, making it easy to eat by the very young and the very old alike. Continue reading →

The 32 Elements of Health: Emotional Poise and Stability : Element #7

By Luke Sartor
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on .
“One’s suffering disappears when one lets oneself go, when one yields―even to sadness.”

“It is only with one’s heart that one can see clearly. What is essential is invisible to the eye.”

— Antoine de Saint-Exupryé

“Poise is just being yourself.”

— John Wooden

Are emotional issues holding you back from your goals? Ever wonder if it is possible to remain emotionally stable without suppressing your emotions in the process? Want to learn more about emotional poise, stability, and the importance of letting feelings flow? This article examines these topics, as well as how emotional poise affects many aspects of our lives, and how we can achieve it. Continue reading →

32 Elements of Health: How Round is Your Wheel? : (Introduction to a 32-part series)

By Luke Sartor
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on .
“We cause our health, or we cause our sickness, through our mode of living!”

— Dr. Herbert M. Shelton

  

In the coming months, we will be presenting a series of short articles about each of the 32 fundamental elements of health, as identified on page 10 of The 80/10/10 Diet. Today we present a list of the 32 factors, so that we can all prepare for the coming lessons! This list is not exhaustive, nor it is presented in any particular order or ranking. However, we consider the first ten to be indispensable, essential, for even a moderate level of true health.

Most of these elements work synergistically. That is, when we incorporate any one of them into our lives, others may be enhanced as well. Conversely, a neglected or out-of-balance element can diminish the integrity of one or more of the others. Continue reading →

80/10/10 Athlete: Freelee : All-Around Athlete

Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on .

"I tried a high-fat raw vegan lifestyle but just felt so sluggish and depressed. I wasn't obtaining enough carbohydrates to meet my energy requirements, so I began to binge on sweet foods. Yes I felt better than when I was on a standard diet but still not great, and it wasn't sustainable. When I switched to high fruit, the heavens opened! I felt like a new person; I knew I had found the answer!" Continue reading →

80/10/10 Allstar: Richard Gambino : Competitive Steeplechase Runner

Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on .

“I’m lighter and leaner, which helps me run faster and longer. I have better endurance. I recover from workouts much quicker. Pains I used to have such as plantar fasciitis, and stiffness healed. My weekly mileage is getting higher and higher, and I am totally psyched about setting new PRs this year!” Continue reading →