I woke up this morning, got my running clothes on and went for a jog around the park. I didn’t first brew a pot of coffee or even think about caffeine. I don’t need the “daily fix”. Yet, as soon as I got back, I brewed a pot. Why? Because it keeps my “internal systems” regulated. I know 30-minutes following my coffee sipping a cleansing movement will follow. Poop is why I drink coffee.
There are plenty of studies that drinking coffee is unhealthy, plenty claiming coffee is healthy and some claiming moderation is key. I’ve read various studies to learn more about coffee drinking. I don’t want to drink something that might result in long-term health issues like cancer or heart disease, however, I find my daily couple cups of coffee are necessary for cleansing reasons. I know how my body reacts and no study will change my habit.
That is also why I have taken up an interest in diets. I’ve tried the typical American diet, vegetarianism, veganism, and am currently trying Paleo. None of these diet attempts are for losing weight, an environmentalist heart, or the desire to become a caveman. I can read studies, find success stories, read about the failures of the diet, but without knowing how it will interact with my body, I have no idea what is best for me. Choosing a diet isn’t about the latest fad but what works best for you. It’s much easier to find that out by figuring out how your body reacts to certain diets.
Next time someone tells you they’re on a diet ask them questions about why they’re on it and how they feel. Be inquisitive instead of making a snooty comment. Maybe try a “fad” diet yourself. It could turn out to have benefits you weren’t expecting.