Ex-Type 2’s on a Fruit-Based Diet Tasha Lee Healing Diabetes With Fruit www.TashaLee.org 2 “Time and again, we see people with type 2 diabetes improve—and sometimes even reverse—their disease by following a low-fat, vegan diet. Fruits and vegetables are a big part of the answer. Tasha’s book is a great case in point. Read this book, renew your relationship with fruit, and watch your health improve.” Neal D. Barnard, MD Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Washington, DC Healing Diabetes With Fruit www.TashaLee.org 3 Healing Diabetes with Fruit: Ex-Type 2s on a Fruit-Based Diet Copyright 2014 by TashaLee.org, LLC. All rights reserved. Published by: TashaLee.org, LLC. www.TashaLee.org All content in this book is protected by The purchaser of this book may maintain one Copyright law. This material in any form, or electronic copy of this book, and also print parts thereof, may not be published, one copy for reading purposes. reproduced, or distributed to third parties and/or used in any manner without the Beyond these uses, no part of this book may express written permission of Tasha Lee. be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, The user may not alter or remove any including photocopying, trademark, copyright, or other notice from recording or by any information storage and copies of the content. retrieval system without express written permission from the author, except for the Recipient agrees to respect and protect the inclusion of brief quotations accompanied by confidential information from any credit, for review or reference purposes. unauthorized persons and/or from falling into the hands of the public domain. This book may not be resold. Inquiries regarding requests to reprint or reproduce all The author will assert her intellectual property or part of this book may be sent to Tasha rights to the fullest extent of the law. Lee: [email protected] Healing Diabetes With Fruit www.TashaLee.org 4 Disclaimer Unfortunately, due to the nature of the world we live in, (for legal purposes) it is necessary to include many disclaimers for this type of book. So here we go… The following are the opinions of the author If you, the reader, follow their advice, you and of those who submitted their stories. do so at your own risk. However, Views expressed in the interviews and following their advice may be to your testimonials do not necessarily represent the benefit as well. This is for you to decide views of the author. (assuming you are over the age of consent). The content of these stories was not censored, out of respect for the contributors, References are provided for because they are exercising their informational purposes only and do not Constitutionally-protected right of freedom of constitute endorsement of any websites speech and expression when they relate to or other sources. Readers should be you, the reader, their stories. aware that the websites listed in this book may change. Also, many of the While I, the author, do not agree with links used in this book are affiliate links. everything expressed by the contributors, I will defend their right to share their opinions. The information contained in this book is provided for your general information Although the accounts of the author and the only. It is intended to provide helpful contributors do admonish the reader to take information on eating a healthy raw food certain actions, they should not be construed diet. to represent medical advice of any kind. This book is not intended as a substitute Neither the author nor the contributors to this for the advice of, or the treatment book are medical doctors; they are laypeople prescribed by, your medical doctor or with varying degrees of self-education. other health care professionals with Therefore, take their advice at face value. whom you consult. Healing Diabetes With Fruit www.TashaLee.org 5 Neither this book, nor the information Because there is always some risk provided within, are meant to be used, nor involved, the author, publisher, and/or should they be used, to diagnose or treat any distributors of this book are not medical condition, health problem, or responsible for any adverse detoxification disease. Tasha Lee and Tasha Lee.org, LLC effects or consequences resulting from do not give medical advice or engage in the the use of any suggestions or procedures practice of medicine. described hereafter. Under no circumstances do Tasha Lee or Neither the author nor the publisher will TashaLee.org, LLC recommend particular be held accountable for the misuse of the treatment for specific individuals. information contained in this book. Tasha Lee and TashaLee.org, LLC Each single individual deciding to change recommend in all cases, including diagnosis his or her dietary or lifestyle preferences or treatment of a medical problem, that you carries full legal responsibility for his or consult your physician or a qualified health her own health. care practitioner, both 1) if you have or suspect you may have a health problem; and Liability Statement 2) before pursuing any course of treatment or making any changes to your diet or Neither TashaLee.org, LLC, the publisher, medications. Tasha Lee, nor any third party involved in the creation of this book, will be liable The author is not responsible for any specific under any theory for any incidental, health or allergy needs that may require consequential, or punitive damages medical supervision and is not liable for any arising out of the reader’s access to, or damages or negative consequences from use of, the information obtained from this any treatment, action, application, or book, or from any of the other writings of preparation, to any person reading or Tasha Lee or TashaLee.org, LLC. following the information in this book. Healing Diabetes With Fruit www.TashaLee.org 6 Note to the reader: Any person who has begun a physical fitness program knows that the journey toward reaching fitness goals includes the component of evaluation. At the outset, baseline testing helps a person to get a “reality check” about his physical condition. This is important so that he, with the help of his trainer, can create a plan to reach his goals that will accommodate his individual needs. Follow-up testing allows him to celebrate progress, evaluate the effectiveness of his program, and make changes as needed. The same holds true when commencing any new dietary path. As you read this book, you will see the amazing health benefits that can be obtained by transitioning to a fruit-based diet. The plan presented in this book is much more nutritious than other diets. However, it is still important for anyone who chooses to embark on it to get baseline readings, and to continually monitor progress, in order to make informed decisions that support the goal of optimal health. I believe that nutritional testing and appropriate supplementation is very important, especially in this day and age. Soils are depleted, environmental toxins abound, and nutritional absorption is negatively affected by poor lifestyle habits. These factors, in addition to genetic weaknesses, are reason enough for everyone to do so. I personally believe it is a wise idea to supplement with a high-quality multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. Also, of particular importance for testing and appropriate supplementation are B12, D, and iodine. More information (including recommended research on appropriate target ranges, doses, types of supplements, and testing) can be found in the Appendix on Nutritional Testing & Supplementation, located in the final pages of this book. Healing Diabetes With Fruit www.TashaLee.org 7 Just so you know… All of the food items pictured in this book (despite any resemblance to cooked or animal-based products) are “legal” on a fruit-based raw diet. All dishes are made out of raw fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds. Healing Diabetes With Fruit www.TashaLee.org 8 Table of Contents Healing Diabetes With Fruit www.TashaLee.org 9 Table of Contents Foreword…………………………………………….…………………………..12 Testimonial: A Story of Healing………………………….………………….14 Introduction: Why Am I Writing This Book? ………………………………23 Chapter 1: What Sort of Person Gets Type 2 Diabetes?....................29 Chapter 2: Is Type 2 Diabetes Based on Genetics?...........................44 Chapter 3: How Does Lifestyle Factor In?.........................................49 Chapter 4: Does Diabetes Happen Alongside Other Diagnoses?.......80 Chapter 5: What Happens When Someone is Diagnosed?...............104 Chapter 6: What is Typically Recommended for a Diabetes Diagnosis?.....................................................................................116 Chapter 7: Why Would Someone Try Something Different for Diabetes?.......................................................................................133 Chapter 8: What Do Ex-Type 2’s Eat On a Daily Basis?....................152 Intermission: What’s on the Menu?.................................................167 Healing Diabetes With Fruit www.TashaLee.org 10