Vegetarian Dieters & the Creative Use of the Wigmore Diet

For many health food enthusiasts, seeking out new and creative ways to enjoy a meal is a never ending quest. For some "foodies", especially those who are practicing a vegetarian diet, there is a growing trend to follow the Wigmore diet.

Named for Ann Wigmore, vegetarian "foodies" are now offered an additional creative and challenging way in which to consume healthy, all natural food products. With the focus on avoiding pesticides and consuming only wheatgrass and fresh raw vegetables, vegetarians who follow the Wigmore diet will find one additional challenge that, in some cases, may be exciting news: no more cooking!

As a "no cooking allowed" dietary program, the Wigmore diet follows the belief that life foods, that are unprocessed and uncooked, will provide more health benefit than any other food product, especially those that are cooked. In fact, according to the Wigmore diet, vegetarians who cook their food may be at risk for disease as it is believed that cooking depletes enzymes and oxygen levels of healthy foods on a vegetarian plan.

For vegetarians who practice the Wigmore diet, avoiding all cooked foods, there will be some expected side effects. Most notably, because the Wigmore diet serves as a sort of detoxification program, the side effects will appear, first, in the lymphatic system and bloodstream. The side effects most commonly seen during this detoxification process includes lethargy and fatigue. To offset some of these complications, vegetarians who follow the Wigmore diet should participate in non-strenuous exercise and avoid the use of medications, both prescribed and over-the-counter. Consuming a significant amount of water is also recommended.

While many vegetarians are already following a very strict dietary plan, with a variety of nutritional options available, some will seek to add an interesting twist to their diet simply out of a need for change while others will specifically look for ways in which to detoxify the body. When considering an option for either of these concerns, vegetarian "foodies" are now turning to the Wigmore diet as an option for maintaining healthy eating habits with a twist.

While there is much skepticism over the effectiveness of the Wigmore diet, before considering any change to your dietary plans, first consult a healthcare professional. If you have already been encouraged to consume a vegetarian diet, consider the Wigmore diet as an option to further boost health, detoxifying the body of the contaminants that accumulated over many years of unhealthy eating.