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WHY DO I (RE) EATS MEAT

There is a question that many of you who follow me for a few years on the internets have often asked myself, to which until today I never responded in detail.

"But Camille, you are no longer vegetarian? "

I've been vegetarian for more than two years, for ethical reasons.

I have many friends vegetarian & vegan who opened my eyes to the subject of animal welfare, particularly on breeding conditions.

Meanwhile, I read "Should we eat  animals?" Jonathan Safran Foer and saw the fabulous documentary "Forks over  knives" that have finished to convince me that becoming vegetarian was the cheapest choice and more human than I can do.

My first year of vegetarianism was very rich, I have completely learned to feed me (I had a catastrophic hygiene life at this point in my life), I learned to cook, to shop away from Giants of the food, and especially I started eating my vegetables. I found fantastic restaurants and especially full of new tastes (sprouted shoots! Kale! Kombucha!)

I especially learned to think for myself, and to be very vigilant about what I was putting in my body, and it radically changed my relationship with food. At that moment, I really thought I would never be required to eat again meat or fish.

My second year of vegetarianism was much more difficult. I started to do more sports, I lived hyper stressful situations, professionally and personally. My diet has been affected and I started to lose a lot of weight. In summary, I finished with depression start weighing 42 kilos while (my ideal weight is 10 kilos easily above). No anorexia, simply overtraining and a lot of stress that had led to this result.

A disastrous visit to occupational medicine and two blood tests later, I decided, with the support of my friends (Steeven thank you!), The best solution was to reintroduce the meat in my diet.

I started with white meat and fish, before reintroducing red meat and offal. I rapidly gained weight, I found my energy and good humor.

Yet I do not feed me at all as before:

1 / I source my food. I buy my meat from my butcher only organic market, the meat is very good, fed on grass and I consumes only 2-3 times a week. I am a psychopath of eggs and I almost eat more dairy products.

2 / Eat consisted of 70% to 80% of starchy vegetables and good for 20% to 30% of animal protein.Before vegetarianism, these proportions were completely reversed.

3 / I make very many vegetarian or vegan meals during the week.

4 / I always consumes all the awesome food that I discovered being vegetarian, it always happens that I eat tofu, seitan or to spirulina in my smoothies. I attend as often as before my favorite vegan restaurants.

5 / I am conscious of what I eat.

I know that many people are not in tune with what life choices, it can be considered a "betrayal" or a weakness, when leaving the vegetarian vessel (see worse if you're vegan), and I think I put a lot of time to assume and be at peace with myself on this subject.

Then I read this book by Michael Pollan, "The Omnivore's  Dilemma" where a former activist of PETA became farmer, explains that the right choice if you want the animals are raised in a decent setting and killed in the most way human as possible, it is our duty to consume ethically meat.

I know that in time, there is no ideal solution, but I decided to give my voice in that sense, if you choose to eat meat, pay attention to its provenance and especially do not eat in excess.

And if you do not know where to buy organic meat:

La Ruche Who Says Yes

Taste of Organic Farm

La Ferme du Bio

La Ferme Saint Bonnet

I know that all vegetarians and vegans do not necessarily accept this lifestyle choice, so you are free to present your views in the comments, I'm open to debate and not necessarily sealed a return to vegetarianism 

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I TEST: FASTING

There are some health issues that I find really great interesting in principle, but difficult to put into practice, fasting is one.

Fasting, by definition, is to abstain from food for a period ranging from one day to several weeks.

During fasting, the body first circulating expel waste and stagnant waste, and finally encrusted waste (cysts, tumors, fibroids).

To fast is to allow her body to detoxify, to clean, to repair and regenerate. In addition, cleaning the body it is also clear the mind.

In short, fasting, it can be truly miraculous and more, to be really cheap and a real time saver (hello shopping, cooking, washing up!).

Seriously, man has always fasted, also are found in all religions fasts (Yom Kippur, Lent or the Ramadan)

There are 2 types of young:

• the water fast (no food, but water)
• the young dry (no food and no water)

Then we can fast in different ways:

1 / Intermittent Fasting

The idea is to stay for a period of about 15h to 16h without eating. The idea is to make a light meal such as before 20h and not eat again until the next day around noon.

What is it for? Intermittent young turns the body and digestive tract to rest for a short time without carencer the body or cause the melting of muscle mass.

2 / Fasting for a day

A practicing weekly. We always choose the same day for more efficiency.

For example on Monday: There is a light meal on Sunday night, an infusion with honey on Monday morning and taken food on Monday evening with an equally light meal (vegetable broth, etc.). If the day is too difficult: you can take a fruit or fruit juice drink in the day.

What is it for? This fast cleans surface waste circulating in the blood and to put to rest the digestive system. Without being overly prescriptive, this fast cleans excesses of the week.

If the water fast is too hard to set up, one can also use the mono-diet, for example only eat 4-5 apples for a day).

3 / Fasting a week 

What is it for? This process will help cleanse and detoxify the body in depth, and repair the digestive tract.

It takes a true protocol on this type of fasting: providing a mono-diet before the fasting or at least a vegan diet, enemas do much rest.

4 / Fasting greater than a week

For this type of fasting, it is better to go to a specialized type center Fasting & Hiking  or plan a holiday during the period of fasting.

What is it for? This allows long fast cleaning encrusted tissue repair and regeneration of the digestive system. It can be miraculous in the treatment of allergies.

In short, there are lots of types of fasts to suit different lifestyles. The principle remains an excellent fast action that allows you to feel better in body and in his head.

I often practice intermittent fasting, it is recommended by many pundits CrossFit, also I invite you to read the excellent article by Yves Patte on the subject.

Not being a big eater in the morning, I can hold easily without breakfast and I find that I have much more energy, and better sport performance, when I practice this fast.

I will attempt the establishment of weekly young next Monday, I'm afraid, is very sociable and always out, I feel I'll order a sauce and a glass of San Pellegrino in the restaurant, but hey, it must be start somewhere 

Fasts and you what do you think? You already do or instead you feel you incapable?

Since I read a lot, and I get a lot of inspiration for the blog, I thought of this new section where I share my books this month.

If you have books to advise me, do not hesitate to leave your suggestions in the comments, I am always very curious!

1 / L are superfoods by Marie Laforet

I know Marie recent years, I have always been fascinated by his work as a photographer and I find that her blog is an incredible support for all people interested in vegan cuisine.

Already published author and recognized Marie explains in this new book that are the superfoods: foods whose nutrient density is very high and that contain a high concentration of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and protein.

It talks about goji berries, garlic, spirulina, cabbage ... In all, there are 40 food information with surprising virtues! Everything is very educational and enjoyable to read.

Then (and this is the best part), this book is a book of recipes around superfoods, illustrated with wonderful pictures. It's simple, the book made me very hungry.

Recipes are easily achievable, and range from salad brussels sprouts, avocado and pomegranate, the rainbow pizza via chia pudding with red berries. There are also great tips about the lacto-fermentation, which gave me really want to make my own kefir!

2 / The Dictionary of Running by Mathieu Le Maux

The Dictionary of Running brings together everything you ever wanted to know about running. 
Mathieu, head of the sports section in GQ, describes in alphabetical order the outstanding figures of running the Race essential such as beer or the bananas but also the genesis of the brand names. Asics example, we learn is the acronym for the phrase Latin Juvenal  "A nima S ana I n Corpore S  ano", French "a healthy mind in a healthy body".

The book is extremely well documented, it is a real hyper reference searched on the run.

The model is rather pretty and original, which makes it easy to read. In addition, by reading it, you can show off your evening with friends riders with lots of amazing stories!

In short, essential reading for all riders.

3 / Power Change by Professor Henri Joyeux

"Let your food be your medicine" Hippocrates said. This quote could sum up the whole intention behind the book by Professor Joyeux.

This book is a re-release (the 7th revised version & increased, the latest version dates from 2009).This shows the importance and popularity of this work oncologist, who is fighting tooth & nail to raise public awareness of the risks caused by a diet too rich, too changed and by too polluted environment.

Among the discussed subjects that fascinated me: How red meat increases the risk and recurrence of breast cancer and colon cancer? Why regular physical activity has anti-cancer, anti-aging and helps eliminate toxins that our environment makes us consume?

Everything is handled intelligently and factually, it's a big puff of culture and oxygen to the brain.

If you can, buy this book, the offer, in short, I think this book should be reimbursed by Social Security ...

Besides, I attended tonight at the Pr conference organized by the Happy Bioteam if you have any questions feel free to post them on the Facebook blog, I'll ask him tonight!

After a crazy night where you mixed pints of beer, tequila shots, or after a big meal at the restaurant with aperitif, wine and liqueur, the alarm can be extremely painful ...

When I started writing this article, my husband said, "Oh you plan to write a two-line item? You just put McDonalds? "And other friends said to swear by good old Greek fries with white sauce. So today I take my courage in tomorrow to break these preconceptions and tell you the whole truth about what to eat when you have a hangover.

Why was a hangover?

The main symptoms of a hangover; nausea, head aches, sensitivity to light and noise, cramps, diarrhea are caused by changes in body chemistry, especially hormonal changes and toxicity of the products contained in alcohol. A hangover is unfortunately not studied enough for my taste.

Although there is no single answer and empirical to the fundamental question of the diet for a hangover, it seems that there are foods that are better than others to revitalize the body after big cooked.

What to drink?

• Water: Alcohol dehydrates. The body having no water, it will recover the water available throughout the body including the brain and that is why we have migraine. It is important to drink water during the evening (ideal) before sleep (not bad), and the next morning (essential).
• Sports drinks & coconut water to charge the electrolyte body.
• From mint tea or herbal tea with ginger to reduce nausea.
• Fruit juices (excluding citrus juice) to recharge fructose and boost metabolism. A good fresh juice also can charge the body with vitamins & minerals.

What to eat?

• Fruits & vegetables: bananas, kiwi & spinach are shielded potassium which is removed by alcohol because of its diuretic effect. No courage to eat? This mix will make a great smoothie.
• Eggs: The eggs are full of amino acids such as cysteine ​​and taurine. Taurine helps boost the liver while cysteine ​​eliminates acetaldehyde, the chemical compound ethanol that causes headaches.
• Soup: miso soup or chicken broth, soups used to rehydrate the body and bring him sodium, while not crippling digestion.
• Rusks & honey: To increase the level of sugar in your blood if you are hypoglycemic. In addition, the honey will help the body to eliminate faster alcohol.
• Oat flakes: a bowl of oatmeal (! Not cooked raw) can charge the body nutrient such as vitamin B, calcium, magnesium and iron.
• Tomatoes: They contain lycopene, a potent antioxidant, as well as the fructose and vitamin C, they help the body to remove the alcohol. (PS: the Bloody Mary does not count)

What to do ?

• Rest: Ideally take a nap or sleep allow the body to recharge smoothly.
• Playing sports some hiking, a walk or yoga can help activate the metabolism and eliminate toxins from the alcohol. However, avoid violent sports and strength training.
• Make a mouthwash with oil 

What Does not?

• Junk food: It is scientifically proven that it is better to eat the junk food cooked before after.Indeed a big fat burger before drinking will prevent the alcohol is absorbed through the stomach wall and thus to arrive directly in blood. Unfortunately eating the same thing the next morning can irritate the stomach, it is better to avoid.
• To fight evil with evil: do not drink again alcohol, it will lead to even greater dehydration of the body and the hangover will be worse within hours.
• Coffee, coca: Coffee (such as alcohol) is a diuretic, and therefore lead to an even greater dehydration of the body. Better to make a herbal tea, fruit or water juice.
• Orange juice: Citrus fruits can irritate a sensitive stomach, so we will focus vegetable juice or apple juice.

And you then, what's your little secret for hangover mornings?