Re: What diet or health rules do you live by?

[Guest guest]

My health rules / diet is to avoid chemicals and processed foods as much as possible, and to avoid grains and sugars. I do use Stevia and that is a processed food, but so far, have done well with that exception.I use information that I've learned from each of many diets:Dr. Fuhrman - from his diet I consume the nutrients from a pound of greens per dayDr. Rosedale - from his diet, I learned to keep the protein limited in comparison to the healthy fats"Eat Fat, Lose Fat" - from this diet I added coconut oil to my diet - HUGE, HUGE benefits for meGAPS Diet - from this diet I've learned to include some gelatin-rich bone broth in my diet every day. Also to include fermented veggies in my diet every day.Metabolic Typing - helped me lose my fear of eating healthy meats - taught me that meat isn't always acidifying to everyone and it can, in fact be alkalizing!The Gerson Therapy - learned to blend apple with carrot - the malice acid in apple helps to increase the nutrients we can absorb from carrots, also do one coffee enema per day.Raw Diet - I get a lot of good recipes from this diet because Raw Foodists must find creative ways to make foods taste good without cooking!Paleo Diet - also helped me get over my fear of eating meat (my insomnia, PMS, fatigue, blood sugar, thyroid and adrenal issues completely resolved once I added meat back into my diet) BTW - it was a HUGE hurdle for me to do this - I had been a vegetarian for YEARS, not for moral reasons, but because I was UTTERLY CONVINCED that meat was bad for me. It took a LOT of work to get me to go against "The China Study". WAP (Weston A. Price) aka NT (Nourishing Traditions) - taught me how I would prepare grains IF I were to add them back into my diet.GAPS is the diet that I follow most closely - I think…

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Jan 16, 2012, at 3:33 AM, stacy_goes_raw wrote:

It's time to revamp my dietary choices. Mainly because I can't feel like crap anymore. Some days I feel great, others I'm sluggish and can't get enough sleep. My eating cycles are all messed up, and I know getting out of bed for food because I can't sleep on an empty stomach isn't helping!

The second reason is my minor aches & pains, all those seemingly small recurring issues. I'm wondering how many of those can be reversed with a better diet.

I know I'm looking to incorporate a large portion of raw foods. I need to eat more fruits & veggies, and while I'm not ready to go all raw or vegan, I do believe it helps retain nutrients. Likewise, I think the Vitamix will allow me to consume greater portions of these more easily.

So that's my beginner story. My question to you is: What diet or health rules do you live by, and why? Is there a particular book or diet that you'd recommend? I'm curious what diet has helped different types of people & problems, as I don't believe food is one type fits all.

Only recently have I started hearing and learning about alkaline & acidic foods, but I'm intrigued. I currently have more than half a dozen books out from the library! Ready to dive in.

Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

For ME, the best " diet book " I ever had was the food journal I started keeping

for MYSELF-keeping track of everything I ate!! By keeping a detailed food

journal, I was able to quickly identify foods that I was sensitive or intolerent

to, and thus eliminate them. As you said, every one is different, so trying to

follow a " canned-one-size-fits-all " diet is rarely going to help anyone in the

long run. People lose weight, then quickly put it back on, without realizing

that THEY may have an intolerence to something in that particular diet.

Learning my sensitivities helped me learn to listen to MY body, and to consume

what IT tells me it needs-and that changes daily. Like Lea Ann, really the

only " rule' I follow with my diet, is that I eat NOTHING processed...whole foods

only. No chemicals, no preservatives, no junk. HUGE difference in my health

since doing this. Write your OWN diet book by starting a food diary-you might

be quite surprised at what you learn. In my case, I quickly discovered that

wheat was keeping me sick and crippled, soy was the cause of my constant

breathing/sore throat issues (it eventually became life threatening with

anaphalaxis) and that corn was causing my life long skin ailments, hives, and

rashes. Quite stunning when you realize something you ate yesterday can cripple

you today, or something you ate last week can be why you have eczema this week,

and other such things.

>

> It's time to revamp my dietary choices. Mainly because I can't feel like crap

anymore. Some days I feel great, others I'm sluggish and can't get enough sleep.

My eating cycles are all messed up, and I know getting out of bed for food

because I can't sleep on an empty stomach isn't helping!

>

> The second reason is my minor aches & pains, all those seemingly small

recurring issues. I'm wondering how many of those can be reversed with a better

diet.

>

> I know I'm looking to incorporate a large portion of raw foods. I need to eat

more fruits & veggies, and while I'm not ready to go all raw or vegan, I do

believe it helps retain nutrients. Likewise, I think the Vitamix will allow me

to consume greater portions of these more easily.

>

> So that's my beginner story. My question to you is: What diet or health rules

do you live by, and why? Is there a particular book or diet that you'd

recommend? I'm curious what diet has helped different types of people &

problems, as I don't believe food is one type fits all.

>

> Only recently have I started hearing and learning about alkaline & acidic

foods, but I'm intrigued. I currently have more than half a dozen books out from

the library! Ready to dive in.

>

> Thanks!

> -

>

[Guest guest]

I tried reading alot of info, but I went to see a dietician and worked out a

plan that has helped me since 2006. The plan also forced me to start eating

breakfast, a meal I neglected when I was younger.

For me, the 4 or 5 visits were well worth the money. Now that I have a Vitamix,

I have been considering going back to the dietician because I am concerned about

adding more fruit again into my diet.

> >

> > It's time to revamp my dietary choices. Mainly because I can't feel like

crap anymore. Some days I feel great, others I'm sluggish and can't get enough

sleep. My eating cycles are all messed up, and I know getting out of bed for

food because I can't sleep on an empty stomach isn't helping!

> >

> > The second reason is my minor aches & pains, all those seemingly small

recurring issues. I'm wondering how many of those can be reversed with a better

diet.

> >

> > I know I'm looking to incorporate a large portion of raw foods. I need to

eat more fruits & veggies, and while I'm not ready to go all raw or vegan, I do

believe it helps retain nutrients. Likewise, I think the Vitamix will allow me

to consume greater portions of these more easily.

> >

> > So that's my beginner story. My question to you is: What diet or health

rules do you live by, and why? Is there a particular book or diet that you'd

recommend? I'm curious what diet has helped different types of people &

problems, as I don't believe food is one type fits all.

> >

> > Only recently have I started hearing and learning about alkaline & acidic

foods, but I'm intrigued. I currently have more than half a dozen books out from

the library! Ready to dive in.

> >

> > Thanks!

> > -

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Stacey:

I will tell you that the single most life-changing book I've read (regarding

food) is Pollan's " The Omnivore's Dilemma. " Nearly equal to that is " The

End of Over-eating, " by Kessler, which really explains how processed

foods, especially high-fructose corn syrup, sugar in general and bad fats are

making us addicted to the wrong kinds of food.

My husband and I switched virtually overnight from what most would consider a

good diet to one that avoids any kind of processed foods, HFC and processed

sugar in general. We also avoid any genetically modified foods, which is most

products with corn (except when it says organic corn and soy. Again organic soy

is OK, if you can tolerate it.)

The Vitamix has made a huge difference in our diets, as well. We now consume

way more fruits and vegetables than we did in the past. And eating non-processed

foods has become so much easier.

We aren't spring chickens either! My husband just turned 69 and I just turned

60, and we both feel great. I'm thankful to God for our good health.

All the best,

>

> It's time to revamp my dietary choices. Mainly because I can't feel like crap

anymore. Some days I feel great, others I'm sluggish and can't get enough sleep.

My eating cycles are all messed up, and I know getting out of bed for food

because I can't sleep on an empty stomach isn't helping!

>

> The second reason is my minor aches & pains, all those seemingly small

recurring issues. I'm wondering how many of those can be reversed with a better

diet.

>

> I know I'm looking to incorporate a large portion of raw foods. I need to eat

more fruits & veggies, and while I'm not ready to go all raw or vegan, I do

believe it helps retain nutrients. Likewise, I think the Vitamix will allow me

to consume greater portions of these more easily.

>

> So that's my beginner story. My question to you is: What diet or health rules

do you live by, and why? Is there a particular book or diet that you'd

recommend? I'm curious what diet has helped different types of people &

problems, as I don't believe food is one type fits all.

>

> Only recently have I started hearing and learning about alkaline & acidic

foods, but I'm intrigued. I currently have more than half a dozen books out from

the library! Ready to dive in.

>

> Thanks!

> -

>

[Guest guest]

I am so confused. Why avoid grains if all I hear about is increasing your consumption of whole grains? What does a grain or wheat sensitivity look/feel like? I don't know what I am looking for. Thanks so much!! 

~Kathy

[Guest guest]

I'm far from an expert on this, but gluten, which is a wheat protein, is a

frequent problem for many people. On the extreme end of things, you have people

with Celiac's disease and gluten intolerance which is very serious. On the other

end of the spectrum is what people call gluten sensitivity.

Symptoms vary by individual. My first diet challenge for myself is going to be

increasing veggies & water, while eliminating processed sugars and other items.

After that though, the next hurdle will be to eliminate wheat or dairy (one at a

time, for testing) to see if one has caused my 10+ year skin issues.

Basically, whole grains are better than refined for just that reason: they're

whole. But they are still problematic for a larger portion of the population

than may realize. Some people eliminate them, others find that just reducing

their intake gets their health in order.

Check out this link:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001280/

[Guest guest]

I think that is a great idea. There is a lot of conflicting and misinformation on the Internet. Tom From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of sparky_89_99@...Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 11:25 AM Subject: Re: What diet or health rules do you live by? I tried reading alot of info, but I went to see a dietician and worked out a plan that has helped me since 2006. The plan also forced me to start eating breakfast, a meal I neglected when I was younger.For me, the 4 or 5 visits were well worth the money. Now that I have a Vitamix, I have been considering going back to the dietician because I am concerned about adding more fruit again into my diet.> > > > It's time to revamp my dietary choices. Mainly because I can't feel like crap anymore. Some days I feel great, others I'm sluggish and can't get enough sleep. My eating cycles are all messed up, and I know getting out of bed for food because I can't sleep on an empty stomach isn't helping! > > > > The second reason is my minor aches & pains, all those seemingly small recurring issues. I'm wondering how many of those can be reversed with a better diet. > > > > I know I'm looking to incorporate a large portion of raw foods. I need to eat more fruits & veggies, and while I'm not ready to go all raw or vegan, I do believe it helps retain nutrients. Likewise, I think the Vitamix will allow me to consume greater portions of these more easily. > > > > So that's my beginner story. My question to you is: What diet or health rules do you live by, and why? Is there a particular book or diet that you'd recommend? I'm curious what diet has helped different types of people & problems, as I don't believe food is one type fits all. > > > > Only recently have I started hearing and learning about alkaline & acidic foods, but I'm intrigued. I currently have more than half a dozen books out from the library! Ready to dive in. > > > > Thanks! > > -> >>

[Guest guest]

For me I have some stomach pain,naseua and OH...SOOO...TIRED....foggy thinking,memory issues....Kathy MOn Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 3:32 PM, stacy_goes_raw <stacy_goes_raw@...> wrote:

I'm far from an expert on this, but gluten, which is a wheat protein, is a frequent problem for many people. On the extreme end of things, you have people with Celiac's disease and gluten intolerance which is very serious. On the other end of the spectrum is what people call gluten sensitivity.

Symptoms vary by individual. My first diet challenge for myself is going to be increasing veggies & water, while eliminating processed sugars and other items. After that though, the next hurdle will be to eliminate wheat or dairy (one at a time, for testing) to see if one has caused my 10+ year skin issues.

Basically, whole grains are better than refined for just that reason: they're whole. But they are still problematic for a larger portion of the population than may realize. Some people eliminate them, others find that just reducing their intake gets their health in order.

Check out this link:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001280/

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[Guest guest]

Google your cluster of symptoms and see if any medical suspects come up. Your

complaints are pretty standard, so it could be a range of things.

You may want to check out an elimination diet. This should help you narrow down

if you're having adverse dietary reactions. Read up on it to make sure you're

allowing your body time to adjust and react before reintroducing something into

your diet. Wheat and dairy are likely culprits, or you could have another food

sensitivity.

Check out things like irritable bowel syndrome, Celiacs, chronic fatigue, etc.

While I'm always an advocate of self directed healing & learning, don't forget

to check out a doctor if these, especially if these are persistent & limiting to

your life.

[Guest guest]

,

Thanks for your input. I'll have to make a note of those books. Also, congrats

on being 60 & 69 and fighting for your health! I know so many people who give up

when they're even middle aged thinking it's not worth it.

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[Guest guest]

Lea Ann,

Thanks for such a thorough response! I can't wait to learn more about this

topic.

[Guest guest]

Kathy M,

WHOOPS. Just realized you're a *different* Kathy than the one who originally

posted the question. Ignore my previous reply. I now understand your comment in

context to gluten!