Foodie Question

[Willow]

Chia seeds are fiber on steroids.....use sparingly

Be careful with the ACV if your immune system is still detoxing. Many who are compromised have problems with systemic yeast, ACV can cause major flare ups that will cause a myriad of health issues. I get that that's a big go to lately but I've seen it make so many people very sick before they start to get better.

[blandino]

You'd be surprised at just how easy food prep can be when you learn to simplify it. .

YES !! I think food prep is so important when trying to eat a healthy or even just a specific diet.

When I don't grocery shop & food prep on Sunday, I usually have a bad week. Last night I was at the grocery store at 9:20, but I knew I would be off for the rest of the week if I didn't. With the hecticness of life, if I don't have my foods planned and ready at the beginning of the week, it just seems overwhelming and I wind up choosing something quickly.

[MNMommy2]

Chia seeds are fiber on steroids.....use sparingly

Be careful with the ACV if your immune system is still detoxing. Many who are compromised have problems with systemic yeast, ACV can cause major flare ups that will cause a myriad of health issues. I get that that's a big go to lately but I've seen it make so many people very sick before they start to get better.

Oh, sure! Do your research first, but I do not have any health issues so I don't have to worry about things like that. Knock on wood!

LOL about the chia. I haven't had any issues but I only do a Tbsp. in my am smoothie.

[Willow]

Oh, sure! Do your research first, but I do not have any health issues so I don't have to worry about things like that. Knock on wood!

LOL about the chia. I haven't had any issues but I only do a Tbsp. in my am smoothie.

I put mine in a strawberry spread, there's maybe a couple of tablespoons in the whole jar....a smidge on my seed bread in the morning all I discovered I need. Similar effect for me as the Triphala I could only stand for a couple of weeks of before I had to get out of the bathroom because folding laundry on the toilet just wasn't sanitary.

They're fantastically powerful little buggers and one of my favorite health food finds so far

[MNMommy2]

I put mine in a strawberry spread, there's maybe a couple of tablespoons in the whole jar....a smidge on my seed bread in the morning all I discovered I need. Similar effect for me as the Triphala I could only stand for a couple of weeks of before I had to get out of the bathroom because folding laundry on the toilet just wasn't sanitary.

They're fantastically powerful little buggers and one of my favorite health food finds so far

I have wanted to try that but wasn't sure if it was actually any good... I will have to give it a try!

[Michelle]

Lots of stuff I didn't know!
thanks.. I will read and reread all of this!
My biggest concern is protein... if tofu is not a good source of protein .. what would you guys suggest is better?

[blandino]

Lots of stuff I didn't know!
thanks.. I will read and reread all of this!
My biggest concern is protein... if tofu is not a good source of protein .. what would you guys suggest is better?

Tofu is a good source of protein, if you are buying organic. Most soy products are genetically modified, so that is the main argument against soy. Also, you can get a lot of protein from nuts & seeds. Also, beans are a good protein source.

[SilverSabre25]

wow! thanks guys!:hug:
A lot to think about and read about.

I am so excited about this and I really don't miss meat or milk ... especially chicken on the bone! I have 32 more lbs to go but I am sticking with this for life... not just a diet to lose weight.

So I guess I am a vegan?
vegetarians consume dairy but vegans don't? :confused:

as far as being anemic... it's just one of those things that I think is better than eating animals that can cause cancer (according to Forks over Knives) and being overweight (in my case) not saying anything about others...
I take iron pills and multi vitamins but I am always exhausted ... and I was before this ...

Iron pills are NOT a good source of iron It's actual metal iron, not very bioavailable. Dark green leafy things are a much better source. That could be part of the trouble. Fatigue can also be many other things, and honestly anemia can be linked to other things. Gluten intolerance is a big "hidden" cause.

Vegans don't consume or use any animal products or byproducts.....meaning your Pam spray, soaps, leather, cosmetics, butter etc.

I think it's hilarious that people watch one tv show and that's enough research to declare meat causes cancer . I get the ethical reasons you're shooting for this Michelle but biologically our bodies were designed to eat meat. Would be like saying cows can get cancer from pasture grass......

The origins and any artificial influences can play a role in whether what we are designed to eat can harm us but on a very basic and pure level, that would never be the source of something like cancer.



Silver, way back when was it you I was talking about GMO with? I got the opportunity to discuss the topic with a top biological engineer with Cargill Corp....picked his brain on it ALL. What he shared made a lot of sense if you're like me and always thirsty for more information

Not sure if it was me...I don't remember, . I don't trust the GMO stuff in the slightest, but the sad reality is that most of the world's crops are contaminated with GMOs. It's in the air, the water, the soil...even ones that aren't supposed to be GMO are contaminated/will be soon.

But, meat doesn't cause cancer...the extra crap they put in it might though. Chickens are fed arsenic to make the meat pinker, the arsenic gets in their poop, rice fields are fertilized with chicken poo laced with arsenic, the arsenic gets into the rice....All the animals are fed MEGA strength antibiotics and other nasty things that end up laced through the meat and getting into the water supply....it's awful.

But, good, healthy, grass-fed pastured animals are FINE. And tastier. And healthier. And grass fed red meat *is* a good source of bioavailable iron.

wow! tofu is genetically modified?
jeez! I had no idea.. on the package it says soybeans and water

Most non-Organic soy in the US is GMO. Along with non organic corn, and there's something else major that's GMo, but I forget.

didn't know Pam was an animal byproduct... :confused:
I am not giving up soap!!!
I guess I will just not use any labels as to what I am eating... just love the results so far...
Also, I didn't just watch a TV show and that's it... I did the research too.
Obviously I have a lot more to learn

For the cooking spray, Trader JOe's has a coconut oil cooking spray. If you're not philosophically vegan then you don't have to avoid soap (though most beauty products have nasty things in them you shouldn't put on your skin. But there are alternatives)

Ha! On the advice of my yoga detox lady I threw that one in my cart a few months ago. It's supposed to be good for you in many ways but I've heard it burns hotter than other oils which means more splatters and potential for fire while cooking. You'd have to confirm that for yourself as I never looked it up but I've largely stuck to my EVOO and grapeseed for baking and frying.

The problem with cooking with olive oil is that it's not supposed to be heated to a high temperature--it gets unstable. I've never heard of coconut oil or sunflower oil causing fires, and they are stable to much higher temperatures than olive oil. That doesn't mean they always REACH those temps though just that they are stable. It's called the "smoke point".

Coconut oil is very healthy to cook with. I use it for many things and keep sunflower oil on hand for things that I'm mixing that start off cold (like pancakes or whathaveyou) since Coconut oil is solid until 76 degrees.

Lots of stuff I didn't know!
thanks.. I will read and reread all of this!
My biggest concern is protein... if tofu is not a good source of protein .. what would you guys suggest is better?

Organic rice
Beans
legumes
nuts
seeds

[Blackcat31]

Lots of stuff I didn't know!
thanks.. I will read and reread all of this!
My biggest concern is protein... if tofu is not a good source of protein .. what would you guys suggest is better?

There are lots of nutrient dense foods with a decent protein content. Even meat eaters ought to vary their protein sources, and try some of these:

1. Vegetables - the proper foundation for all diets.
• 1 avocado - 10 grams
• 1 cup broccoli - 5 grams
• 1 cup spinach - 5 grams
• 2 cups cooked kale - 5 grams
• 1 cup boiled peas - 9 grams
• 1 cup cooked sweet potato - 5 grams

2. Legumes, also vegetables, get their own mention. Specifically lentils and beans, the foundation of many diets for centuries.
• 1 cup soybeans - 28 grams (1 cup tofu - 22 grams, 1 cup tempeh - 30 grams)
• 1 cup lentils - 18 grams
• 1 cup refried beans - 15.5 grams
• 1 cup garbanzo beans (and hummus) - 14.5 grams
• 1 cup pinto, kidney, black beans - 13-15 grams
• 1 oz peanuts - 6.5 grams

3. Nuts and seeds - a staple in most vegetarian and vegan diets.
• 1 oz. cashews - 4.4 grams
• 1 oz. sesame seeds 6.5 grams, 3 tablespoons of tahini - 8 grams
• 1/4 cup (2 oz.) walnuts - 5 grams
• 1 oz. pistachios - 5.8 grams
• 2 tbsp almonds - 4 grams
• Nut butters - peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter - 2 tablespoons has about 8 grams of protein

4. Non-dairy milk - Soy, almond, ancient grain. 1 cup gets you 7-9 grams of protein.

5. Grains - Ancient grains, sprouted grains, multi-grains - a major part of the diet.
• Quinoa is versatile and delicious. 1 cup - 9 grams.
• Amaranth, bulgur, brown rice, wheat germ, oat bran are other grains with a high protein content.
• Seitan, or flavored wheat gluten, has about 52 grams per cup, but it may not be a good idea to eat a lot of it.
• Oatmeal - 1 cup = 6 grams.
• Sprouted grain bread products - buns, tortillas, bread. Pack a sandwich or a wrap and you'll get 7-10 grams from the bread alone.

6. Convenience foods: There are vegan protein powders and bars to fill in the gaps on the go. Hemp - 30 grams of hemp powder in your smoothie gives you 11 grams of protein.

7. Supplements - spirulina and chlorella are used often by vegetarians and vegans for their rich nutrient content, and protein content.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/036270_ve...#ixzz2ZDTPgMqB

[Willow]

Lots of stuff I didn't know!
thanks.. I will read and reread all of this!
My biggest concern is protein... if tofu is not a good source of protein .. what would you guys suggest is better?

MEAT


Kidding (but only kind of )

Think beans, legumes, quinoa, whole grains (not the cheap "wheat bread" you find in the grocery store....think steel cut oats, 12 grain bread etc), nuts and nut butters (almond butter tastes an awful lot like peanut butter but with way less sugar, my kids love the MaraNatha brand).

You can do artificial protein supplements but I strive to eat little to no artificial anything as possible. Why cut out grass fed/hormone/antibiotic free/free range beef but replace it with chemicals in a bottle labeled protein you know?

If I were you I'd research more and then make a trip to stock up on a good weeks worth of food. Cutting out meat and daily before you are fully prepared to replace those nutrients with other foods is going to leave your diet unbalanced. An unbalanced diet along with extreme weight loss (8 pounds in a week when you only need to lose 30 more to be at ideal weight is really way too much), can lead to permanent organ damage and even death if your vitamin/mineral and electrolyte intake gets too out of whack.

Please be careful!

[Michelle]

MEAT


Kidding (but only kind of )

Think beans, legumes, quinoa, whole grains (not the cheap "wheat bread" you find in the grocery store....think steel cut oats, 12 grain bread etc), nuts and nut butters (almond butter tastes an awful lot like peanut butter but with way less sugar, my kids love the MaraNatha brand).

You can do artificial protein supplements but I strive to eat little to no artificial anything as possible. Why cut out grass fed/hormone/antibiotic free/free range beef but replace it with chemicals in a bottle labeled protein you know?

If I were you I'd research more and then make a trip to stock up on a good weeks worth of food. Cutting out meat and daily before you are fully prepared to replace those nutrients with other foods is going to leave your diet unbalanced. An unbalanced diet along with extreme weight loss (8 pounds in a week when you only need to lose 30 more to be at ideal weight is really way too much), can lead to permanent organ damage and even death if your vitamin/mineral and electrolyte intake gets too out of whack.

Please be careful!

Ok thanks Willow
I will!
this has all been very helpful!

[Michelle]

There are lots of nutrient dense foods with a decent protein content. Even meat eaters ought to vary their protein sources, and try some of these:

1. Vegetables - the proper foundation for all diets.
• 1 avocado - 10 grams
• 1 cup broccoli - 5 grams
• 1 cup spinach - 5 grams
• 2 cups cooked kale - 5 grams
• 1 cup boiled peas - 9 grams
• 1 cup cooked sweet potato - 5 grams

2. Legumes, also vegetables, get their own mention. Specifically lentils and beans, the foundation of many diets for centuries.
• 1 cup soybeans - 28 grams (1 cup tofu - 22 grams, 1 cup tempeh - 30 grams)
• 1 cup lentils - 18 grams
• 1 cup refried beans - 15.5 grams
• 1 cup garbanzo beans (and hummus) - 14.5 grams
• 1 cup pinto, kidney, black beans - 13-15 grams
• 1 oz peanuts - 6.5 grams

3. Nuts and seeds - a staple in most vegetarian and vegan diets.
• 1 oz. cashews - 4.4 grams
• 1 oz. sesame seeds 6.5 grams, 3 tablespoons of tahini - 8 grams
• 1/4 cup (2 oz.) walnuts - 5 grams
• 1 oz. pistachios - 5.8 grams
• 2 tbsp almonds - 4 grams
• Nut butters - peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter - 2 tablespoons has about 8 grams of protein

4. Non-dairy milk - Soy, almond, ancient grain. 1 cup gets you 7-9 grams of protein.

5. Grains - Ancient grains, sprouted grains, multi-grains - a major part of the diet.
• Quinoa is versatile and delicious. 1 cup - 9 grams.
• Amaranth, bulgur, brown rice, wheat germ, oat bran are other grains with a high protein content.
• Seitan, or flavored wheat gluten, has about 52 grams per cup, but it may not be a good idea to eat a lot of it.
• Oatmeal - 1 cup = 6 grams.
• Sprouted grain bread products - buns, tortillas, bread. Pack a sandwich or a wrap and you'll get 7-10 grams from the bread alone.

6. Convenience foods: There are vegan protein powders and bars to fill in the gaps on the go. Hemp - 30 grams of hemp powder in your smoothie gives you 11 grams of protein.

7. Supplements - spirulina and chlorella are used often by vegetarians and vegans for their rich nutrient content, and protein content.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/036270_ve...#ixzz2ZDTPgMqB

Awesome!
lovethislovethis

I book marked that website and it is going to help a lot!
Thank you BC

[Michelle]

Iron pills are NOT a good source of iron It's actual metal iron, not very bioavailable. Dark green leafy things are a much better source. That could be part of the trouble. Fatigue can also be many other things, and honestly anemia can be linked to other things. Gluten intolerance is a big "hidden" cause.



Not sure if it was me...I don't remember, . I don't trust the GMO stuff in the slightest, but the sad reality is that most of the world's crops are contaminated with GMOs. It's in the air, the water, the soil...even ones that aren't supposed to be GMO are contaminated/will be soon.

But, meat doesn't cause cancer...the extra crap they put in it might though. Chickens are fed arsenic to make the meat pinker, the arsenic gets in their poop, rice fields are fertilized with chicken poo laced with arsenic, the arsenic gets into the rice....All the animals are fed MEGA strength antibiotics and other nasty things that end up laced through the meat and getting into the water supply....it's awful.

But, good, healthy, grass-fed pastured animals are FINE. And tastier. And healthier. And grass fed red meat *is* a good source of bioavailable iron.



Most non-Organic soy in the US is GMO. Along with non organic corn, and there's something else major that's GMo, but I forget.



For the cooking spray, Trader JOe's has a coconut oil cooking spray. If you're not philosophically vegan then you don't have to avoid soap (though most beauty products have nasty things in them you shouldn't put on your skin. But there are alternatives)



The problem with cooking with olive oil is that it's not supposed to be heated to a high temperature--it gets unstable. I've never heard of coconut oil or sunflower oil causing fires, and they are stable to much higher temperatures than olive oil. That doesn't mean they always REACH those temps though just that they are stable. It's called the "smoke point".

Coconut oil is very healthy to cook with. I use it for many things and keep sunflower oil on hand for things that I'm mixing that start off cold (like pancakes or whathaveyou) since Coconut oil is solid until 76 degrees.



Organic rice
Beans
legumes
nuts
seeds

Thank you Silver
I have been putting fresh spinach in my salad every day... but I need variety for sure! I can't just eat oatmeal for breakfast, salad for lunch and salad for dinner... all together its probably 800 calories for the whole day and I didn't realize ...so O.K. thank you!! I really have learned a lot and I know I can do this! I tend to "self doctor" myself because I don't have medical insurance ... That iron pills not being bio available ... I had no idea or what it meant!

[SilverSabre25]

Thank you Silver
I have been putting fresh spinach in my salad every day... but I need variety for sure! I can't just eat oatmeal for breakfast, salad for lunch and salad for dinner... all together its probably 800 calories for the whole day and I didn't realize ...so O.K. thank you!! I really have learned a lot and I know I can do this! I tend to "self doctor" myself because I don't have medical insurance ... That iron pills not being bio available ... I had no idea or what it meant!

Don't feel bad Most people don't know about this stuff. That you are willing to learn and accepting of new information puts you a leg WAY up on most of the country. Health and nutrition are a lot more complicated than "eat 3 squares meals a day according to the food pyramid"

[Meyou]

Try putting spinach or kale in smoothies. With sweet berries or pineapple you can barely taste it. I put 3-4 cups of spinach leaves in with some apple cider, strawberries, a banana and some pineapple and drink the pitcher throughout the day. I don't have the appetite to eat enough good food to get my calories most of the time but smoothies work well for me. I get 6-8 servings of fruit and veg per day from smoothies. I really notice my energy level change when I don't make them.