Preparing Your Diet: A Two-Week Guide
Our Dieta is structured to ease you into the necessary changes gradually, prioritizing your safety and well-being. Below is a detailed guide to help you navigate each phase of your preparation.
Two Weeks Before Ceremony: Easing Into the Dieta
Begin your preparation two weeks prior to your ceremony. This phase focuses on gradually reducing the intake of certain foods and substances to ease your body and mind into a cleaner state.
- Start Reducing:
- Salt and Oils: Begin cutting back on high-salt foods and excessive oils. Instead of eliminating them entirely, aim to use them sparingly to help stabilize blood pressure and maintain essential bodily functions.
- Sugar and Processed Foods: Reduce consumption of sugary snacks and processed items to lower your intake of unnecessary sugars and additives.
- Sobriety:
- Alcohol and Drugs: If you consume alcohol or recreational drugs, now is the time to stop. This includes any prescription medications that may interfere with Ayahuasca. Consult with a facilitator or your doctor about safely discontinuing any necessary prescriptions.
- Focus on Whole, Plant-Based Foods: Start incorporating more vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes into your meals to support your body’s natural detoxification processes.
- Hydration: Drink plenty of water to help flush out toxins and keep your body well-hydrated.
- Begin Mental Preparation: Start setting clear intentions for your ceremony and reflect on what you hope to achieve during your journey.
Why: Gradually reducing these elements helps minimize withdrawal symptoms and prepares your body for the stricter Dieta to follow. It also begins the process of mental and emotional detoxification, setting the stage for deeper introspection.
One Week Before Ceremony: Transitioning to a Stricter Dieta
One week before your ceremony, transition into a more stringent Dieta. This phase involves eliminating additional foods and substances to further purify your system.
- Eliminate Completely:
- Alcohol, Marijuana, and Caffeine: Remove all forms of alcohol, marijuana, and caffeinated beverages from your diet to prevent any adverse interactions with Ayahuasca’s MAOI components.
- Meat and Dairy: Transition to a fully plant-based diet by eliminating all meat and dairy products, as these can be harder to digest and may interfere with Ayahuasca’s effects.
- Excess Spices and Salt: Drastically reduce or eliminate the use of salt and heavy spices in your cooking to stabilize blood pressure and reduce the burden on your digestive system.
- Garlic, Onions, and Fermented Foods: Minimize or avoid these to reduce digestive strain and potential interactions with Ayahuasca.
- Processed and Sugary Foods: Completely avoid processed snacks, sweets, and high-sugar items to maintain a clean diet.
- Nightshades: Exclude foods like peppers, goji berries, eggplant, and tomatoes, which contain tyramine and can interact negatively with MAOIs.
- Limit Certain Foods:
- White Meat: If you choose to consume white meat, opt for organic chicken or freshwater fish in very limited quantities.
- Healthy Fats: Use light amounts of organic olive oil and avoid heavy cooking oils to maintain essential fatty acid intake without overloading your system.
- Focus on Fresh, Whole Foods: Emphasize vegetables, whole grains, and legumes that are easy to digest and nourishing.
- Stay Hydrated: Continue drinking ample water to support detoxification and overall well-being.
Why: Eliminating these foods and substances further cleanses your body, reducing the risk of adverse reactions with Ayahuasca’s MAOI properties. It also helps clear your mind and emotions, making you more receptive to the ceremony’s transformative potential.
Two Days Before Ceremony: Final Preparations
In the final two days leading up to your ceremony, adhere to the strictest guidelines of the Dieta to ensure maximum purity and readiness.
- Avoid Completely:
- All Meats, Salt, Sugars, and Spices: Fully eliminate these from your diet to minimize any potential interactions and prepare your body for the ceremony.
- Avocados, Coconuts, and Sweet Fruits: Remove these to further reduce tyramine intake and ensure your system is as clean as possible.
- Continue Abstaining:
- Alcohol, Marijuana, Caffeine: Maintain complete abstinence from these substances to avoid any lingering effects that could interfere with Ayahuasca.
- Maintain a Calm Environment:
- Limit Social Media and Strenuous Activities: Spend these days in a calm space, focusing on relaxation and mental preparation.
- Set Clear Intentions: Reaffirm your intentions for the ceremony, preparing your mind for the introspective journey ahead.
Why: This final phase ensures your body is as clean as possible, reducing the likelihood of physical discomfort and enhancing the spiritual and emotional benefits of the Ayahuasca experience. It also helps you enter the ceremony with a clear and focused mindset.
After the Ceremony: Gentle Transition
Post-ceremony, continue to honor the Dieta to allow the seeds of healing to take root and stabilize.
- Stick to a Clean Diet for a Few Days:
- Gradually Reintroduce Foods: Slowly reintroduce salt, oils, and other foods, starting with the lighter options you enjoyed during the preparation.
- Maintain Hydration: Keep drinking plenty of water to support ongoing detoxification.
- Continue Reflection and Integration:
- Journaling: Use your journal to document insights and reflections from the ceremony.
- Engage with the Community: Share your experiences with fellow members to support your integration process.
Why: Maintaining a clean diet for a few days after the ceremony helps solidify the emotional and spiritual gains achieved during the Ayahuasca journey. It supports continued healing and integration, ensuring that the positive changes have a lasting impact.