Ever Evolving Food Choices
Veganism and eating a mostly raw food diet was the norm and continues to be our preference, especially since we grow an ever increasing amount of fruit and vegetables. During its initial stage, our community was called Pura Fruta and it promoted itself as raw/vegan. It's philosophical stance was focused on not killing animals for food and, as much as possible, eating the diet of a hard core fruitarian. Well things evolve, and so did this place. We've become holistic in our approach to health and our desire to be of service to this beautiful planet and its inhabitants. Listening to our bodies and following inner guidance concerning food choices at any given moment has become the accepted practice, validating each person's choices and beliefs.
Cleansing with Fruit
Eating strictly fruit is definitely an ideal way to cleanse and heal one's body and mind. Yet for the vast majority of people, for various reasons, it's best done for shorter amounts of time, measured in days, weeks, or months. Some people, including several who live here now, are doing well after living the life of a fruitarian for multiple years.
Concious and Respectful Choices
Eating a healthy diet and living a clean lifestyle is very important to our community. Nevertheless, over time we've become fairly flexible. People's bodies and needs change and it's important to honor and respect this reality. Yet it's equally important to have boundaries and limits. Drinking alcohol, inappropriate drug use, smoking tobacco, cooking and eating meat in communal areas is not appreciated, and such behavior is unacceptable in the eyes of some of our members. Although these types of activities are accepted in people's private kitchens and lots, we ask that they be done in a conscious and respectful manner.