811 in the snow :)

So Im starting 811 now and starting to see benefits. I live in Canada and although the weather is awesome now, I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on staying raw on 811 in the winter?

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Permalink Reply by Swayze on June 30, 2009 at 3:37pm: There are lots of different techniques to use, such as drinking warm water, taking baths, bundling up, but I find exercise to be the best. Even a few jumping jacks when you are feeling chilly can really make a difference.

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Permalink Reply by Josh Fossgreen on July 2, 2009 at 10:32pm: Ditto on the exercise. A lot of people say you can't eat raw or lowfat in the cold, but I don't understand where they got the idea that food needs to warm you. Aerobic exercise does most of the work, and a cozy bed will do the rest!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Travis on July 2, 2009 at 10:46pm: i wonder does anyone do a modified 811 in the snow? say by adding a little more fat? when i was living in japan for winter the best thing to warm me up was exercise so i definitely agree with that tip.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Yogaranka on July 2, 2009 at 11:12pm: If you have a Bikram yoga studio, or Moksha, or a generic hot yoga studio....get a membership, and go every day. It is fantastic, and warms you up right to the core. That is how I keep warm...in Toronto, and formerly in Winnipeg.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Bettina on July 3, 2009 at 12:43pm: Yes awesome idea on the Moksha!!! Its a tad pricey in my area but Ill give it a shot or find some place cheaper :)
THanks everyone for the suggestions!!!! :) A lot of people think its all about diet but fitness holds just as much weight :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Bettina on July 3, 2009 at 12:47pm: What I noticed was that when I went 811 my eczema flared up alot!!! And then I added more fats and it calmed down. Anyone have any experience/advice with this??; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by jodykwik on July 3, 2009 at 12:55pm: i find that in the cold it helps to cycle a day or three with a bit higher fat during the later day. the extra fat helps my skin symptoms as well. all best!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Bettina on July 3, 2009 at 2:07pm: Thanks paul!! :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jack Christopher on August 12, 2009 at 8:00pm: Have you considered eating raw dark chocolate/cocoa or coconut milk/oil?

My skin likes those fats. Take them with green/white tea that'll throw you over the top. You want to kill inflammation. And acne, and other skin problems, are signs of it. The hard thing is that inflammation happens in many ways.

Cocoa/dark chocolate, extra virgin coconut oil and olive oil are especially thermogenic—they'll warm you up.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ashwin on July 23, 2009 at 7:46pm: I am not on 811. But according to Ayurveda, raw foods naturally cool the body. In an already cold climate this leads to imbalance. You can add some heating spices to your raw salads and smoothies and even possibly fruits. Also drinking warm water increases the digestive fire. This is warming and can help you feel better in cold climates.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Josh Fossgreen on July 24, 2009 at 11:26pm: It's worth noting that spices are not 811. Also, what do you mean that eating fruit in cold weather "leads to imbalance"? Are you saying that our diet should change based on the weather?

There are many other ways to deal with cold. Aerobic activity, chi gung, pranayama, visualization. I would be more inclined to go to those, as they are beneficial in many ways, not just heating the body. I don't eat spices because a) they are not a whole food, b) they are usually things I wouldn't eat plain even if they were a whole food (like hot peppers) because my body would display a clear averse reaction even in small quantity.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Rawstrength on July 25, 2009 at 1:32pm: Indeed, our diet should change based on the weather, season and climate. Traditionally, people eat different foods in the different seasons as the varying fruits ripen. For example, nuts ripen in the late fall, and are not fully dry and mature until the early winter, so nuts are a winter food. I find that when I eat nuts, I feel very warm. Squash is also a very warming food that ripens in the fall. I love butternut squash spiralized to make raw pasta, it is a very hearty, warming dish. Watermelon is a very cooling food that ripens in mid-summer. There is nothing quite like a nice juicy watermelon to cool off on a hot day. Watermelon also grows best in very dry climates, and is a hydrating food. If you've ever eaten cactus or aloe vera, you know that desert foods are very juicy and hydrating. Nature provides us food in the different climates and seasons that suit our bodies best.; ▶ Reply to This