Re: On Day-Two of my 10-Day Self Imposed Smoothie Challenge

[Guest guest]

Great job! I am so glad you found a system that is working for you, and keeping

you from feeling hungry! Nice too that you are pacing yourself, so you don't

get frustrated. Store bought rice or almond milk is " ok " ...but just ok-it has

fillers and things you could avoid by making your own, which is much easier than

you might think, but store bought is certainly a MUCH better option than

commercial milk (for OH, so many reasons). I make homemade sunflower seed milk

daily-it is creamy and delicious, and ANY milk that you make in the Vitamix is

not only healthier, but wayyy cheaper As for nutritional yeast-VERY good

stuff, full of B vitamins, and not at all related to brewers yeast, which I

agree is just plain nasty, lol. Nutritional yeast has a naturally cheese flavor

and can easily take the place of cheese in sauces, soups, baking, etc. I use

NOW brand, which comes in a canister at the health food store-very versatile

stuff. Keep up the good work! Looks like you are off to a great start!

>

> Well, day 1 went great except I was kind of tired. So I slept! I planned it

this way. I did go to the movies in the morning -- to see The Hunger Games. How

funny is that?

>

> I kept my schedule pretty much clear for my first three days because I wasn't

sure exactly how I would feel. So far, so good!

>

> I made two smoothies yesterday that I sipped on over time and herbal teas

twice. I wasn't hungry, which is weird for me.

>

> Today I woke up without the usual morning hunger I always have. Did my hot

lemon water and a cup of organic freshly ground coffee (I am not giving up

coffee at this time, if at all, but only have one cup a day of the best quality

I can find). I didn't feel like eating until almost lunch time!

>

> I had a pineapple, banana, orange, kiwi smoothie made with coconut water and a

little coconut milk, a couple of handfuls of spinach, about half a cup of

alfalfa sprouts, some local bee pollen and some flax seeds. Shared this with

hubby so I ended up with about three cups and he ended up with about two. It's

now 3 p.m. and I'm still not hungry. I may make a savory smoothie later but now

I think I'll have some herb tea.

>

> Just got finished watching " Forks Over Knives " and although I don't believe I

want to do a completely plant-based diet I am convinced to move toward one that

is mostly plant based. I also watched the Engine 2 video about the fireman who

got his Texas fire company to go plant based. Fun and interesting. He made a

sweet potato lasagna that I'll have to try when I go back on solid food.

>

> A couple of questions: What's the bad rap on olive oil now? I, like a lot of

other people, always thought olive oil (organic, cold-pressed, etc.) was

healthy. Is store-bought rice or almond milk OK? Any particular brand better

than any other? I just don't see myself having the time or inclination to make

it myself, even with the Vita-Mix. And can anyone tell me more about nutritional

yeast as a substitute for cheese, my all time favorite food? All I can think of

is Brewer's Yeast, which I think is just plain nasty <g>.

>

> Anyway, if you guys aren't bored with it, I'll let you know every few days how

I'm doing. Oh, and some neat things I've noticed...a nagging skin allergy I had

around my waist seems to have disappeared overnight and my arthritis seems to be

way better. Sleeping great, too.

>

[Guest guest]

Hey, thanks for blogging your experience! You mentioned you were

tired. Have you calculated how much protein you are getting in a

day? It's pretty important for feeling energetic. I know, as I've

been vegetarian for 30 years, 9 of them vegan. I know I need to get

ample protein to feel good. I think the recommended protein for most

women is 49 grams per day, and for most men it's around 56 grams per

day. You can calculate your protein amount per day using any of the

tables available on the Internet for the foods and amounts you eat in a day.

[Guest guest]

,How do you make sunflower seed milk? How much do you use? Soak?? Please share Bonnie The Busy Person's Wellness ExpertRadiant Health For Life In Less Than 10 Minutes A Daywww.bonniesherbals.comGet instant access to my FREE report:5 STEPS TO Boost Your ENERGY, Reduce Your Stress and Heal Your Bodyand at the same time you will be subscribed to my newsletter. – I promise to never share your information with anyone else.Coming soon: we are rebranding, our new name will be www.RadiantHealthforLife.com.com From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:52 PM Subject: Re: On Day-Two of my 10-Day Self Imposed Smoothie Challenge Great job! I am so glad you found a system that is working for you, and keeping you from feeling hungry! Nice too that you are pacing yourself, so you don't get frustrated. Store bought rice or almond milk is " ok " ...but just ok-it has fillers and things you could avoid by making your own, which is much easier than you might think, but store bought is certainly a MUCH better option than commercial milk (for OH, so many reasons). I make homemade sunflower seed milk daily-it is creamy and delicious, and ANY milk that you make in the Vitamix is not only healthier, but wayyy cheaper As for nutritional yeast-VERY good stuff, full of B vitamins, and not at all related to brewers yeast, which I agree is just plain nasty, lol. Nutritional yeast has a naturally cheese flavor and can easily take the place of cheese in sauces, soups, baking, etc. I use NOW brand, which comes in a canister at the health food store-very versatile stuff. Keep up the good work! Looks like you are off to a great start!>> Well, day 1 went great except I was kind of tired. So I slept! I planned it this way. I did go to the movies in the morning -- to see The Hunger Games. How funny is that?> > I kept my schedule pretty much clear for my first three days because I wasn't sure exactly how I would feel. So far, so good!> > I made two smoothies yesterday that I sipped on over time and herbal teas twice. I wasn't hungry, which is weird for me.> > Today I woke up without the usual morning hunger I always have. Did my hot lemon water and a cup of organic freshly ground coffee (I am not giving up coffee at this time, if at all, but only have one cup a day of the best quality I can find). I didn't feel like eating until almost lunch time!> > I had a pineapple, banana, orange, kiwi smoothie made with coconut water and a little coconut milk, a couple of handfuls of spinach, about half a cup of alfalfa sprouts, some local bee pollen and some flax seeds. Shared this with hubby so I ended up with about three cups and he ended up with about two. It's now 3 p.m. and I'm still not hungry. I may make a savory smoothie later but now I think I'll have some herb tea.> > Just got finished watching " Forks Over Knives " and although I don't believe I want to do a completely plant-based diet I am convinced to move toward one that is mostly plant based. I also watched the Engine 2 video about the fireman who got his Texas fire company to go plant based. Fun and interesting. He made a sweet potato lasagna that I'll have to try when I go back on solid food.> > A couple of questions: What's the bad rap on olive oil now? I, like a lot of other people, always thought olive oil (organic, cold-pressed, etc.) was healthy. Is store-bought rice or almond milk OK? Any particular brand better than any other? I just don't see myself having the time or inclination to make it myself, even with the Vita-Mix. And can anyone tell me more about nutritional yeast as a substitute for cheese, my all time favorite food? All I can think of is Brewer's Yeast, which I think is just plain nasty <g>.> > Anyway, if you guys aren't bored with it, I'll let you know every few days how I'm doing. Oh, and some neat things I've noticed...a nagging skin allergy I had around my waist seems to have disappeared overnight and my arthritis seems to be way better. Sleeping great, too.>

[Guest guest]

Sure, happy to share! I just rinse and soak my raw sunflower seeds over night,

then drain them well (the rinsing makes for a clearer milk, since there is a lot

of dusty particles on the seeds-I grow my own sunflowers and save the seeds, so

I don't know if commercial ones are as dusty-mine are from the way I harvest

them from the head of the flower) In the morning, I just rinse them well, throw

them in the Vitamix and buzz them up with some good spring water and a pinch of

sea salt-I don't measure, but I am guessing about twice the volume of spring

water to the amount of seeds, more or less to your desired consistency. I will

pay attention tomorrow to see what the ratio is of water to seed. I used to add

a squirt of agave nectar to sweeten it a bit, and a touch of sunflower seed oil

for the mouthfeel, but now I just do seeds and water. It makes a sort of beige

colored milk-not pretty, but right tasty! Sunflower seeds also make a wonderful

pudding texture when chilled, if you buzz them with just enough water to cover-I

make an amazing chocolate pudding with the pureed seeds, cocoa powder and agave

or honey-yum!

> >

> > Well, day 1 went great except I was kind of tired. So I slept! I planned

> it this way. I did go to the movies in the morning -- to see The Hunger

> Games. How funny is that?

> >

> > I kept my schedule pretty much clear for my first three days because I

> wasn't sure exactly how I would feel. So far, so good!

> >

> > I made two smoothies yesterday that I sipped on over time and herbal teas

> twice. I wasn't hungry, which is weird for me.

> >

> > Today I woke up without the usual morning hunger I always have. Did my hot

> lemon water and a cup of organic freshly ground coffee (I am not giving up

> coffee at this time, if at all, but only have one cup a day of the best

> quality I can find). I didn't feel like eating until almost lunch time!

> >

> > I had a pineapple, banana, orange, kiwi smoothie made with coconut water

> and a little coconut milk, a couple of handfuls of spinach, about half a cup

> of alfalfa sprouts, some local bee pollen and some flax seeds. Shared this

> with hubby so I ended up with about three cups and he ended up with about

> two. It's now 3 p.m. and I'm still not hungry. I may make a savory smoothie

> later but now I think I'll have some herb tea.

> >

> > Just got finished watching " Forks Over Knives " and although I don't

> believe I want to do a completely plant-based diet I am convinced to move

> toward one that is mostly plant based. I also watched the Engine 2 video

> about the fireman who got his Texas fire company to go plant based. Fun and

> interesting. He made a sweet potato lasagna that I'll have to try when I go

> back on solid food.

> >

> > A couple of questions: What's the bad rap on olive oil now? I, like a lot

> of other people, always thought olive oil (organic, cold-pressed, etc.) was

> healthy. Is store-bought rice or almond milk OK? Any particular brand better

> than any other? I just don't see myself having the time or inclination to

> make it myself, even with the Vita-Mix. And can anyone tell me more about

> nutritional yeast as a substitute for cheese, my all time favorite food? All

> I can think of is Brewer's Yeast, which I think is just plain nasty <g>.

> >

> > Anyway, if you guys aren't bored with it, I'll let you know every few days

> how I'm doing. Oh, and some neat things I've noticed...a nagging skin

> allergy I had around my waist seems to have disappeared overnight and my

> arthritis seems to be way better. Sleeping great, too.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Go back a step, please. How are you shelling all those wonderful seeds

you grow?

Sounds like a big job to me. I can buy organic sunflower at my local

Natural foods store, but growing your own would be fun if not for

shelling all those seeds.

Velda

On 3/25/2012 8:20 PM, wrote:

> Sure, happy to share! I just rinse and soak my raw sunflower seeds over

night, then drain them well (the rinsing makes for a clearer milk, since there

is a lot of dusty particles on the seeds-I grow my own sunflowers and save the

seeds, so I don't know if commercial ones are as dusty-mine are from the way I

harvest them from the head of the flower) In the morning, I just rinse them

well, throw them in the Vitamix and buzz them up with some good spring water and

a pinch of sea salt-I don't measure, but I am guessing about twice the volume of

spring water to the amount of seeds, more or less to your desired consistency.

I will pay attention tomorrow to see what the ratio is of water to seed. I used

to add a squirt of agave nectar to sweeten it a bit, and a touch of sunflower

seed oil for the mouthfeel, but now I just do seeds and water. It makes a sort

of beige colored milk-not pretty, but right tasty! Sunflower seeds also make a

wonderful pudding texture when chilled, if !

> you buzz them with just enough water to cover-I make an amazing chocolate

pudding with the pureed seeds, cocoa powder and agave or honey-yum!

>

>

>

>

>

>>> Well, day 1 went great except I was kind of tired. So I slept! I planned

>> it this way. I did go to the movies in the morning -- to see The Hunger

>> Games. How funny is that?

>>> I kept my schedule pretty much clear for my first three days because I

>> wasn't sure exactly how I would feel. So far, so good!

>>> I made two smoothies yesterday that I sipped on over time and herbal teas

>> twice. I wasn't hungry, which is weird for me.

>>> Today I woke up without the usual morning hunger I always have. Did my hot

>> lemon water and a cup of organic freshly ground coffee (I am not giving up

>> coffee at this time, if at all, but only have one cup a day of the best

>> quality I can find). I didn't feel like eating until almost lunch time!

>>> I had a pineapple, banana, orange, kiwi smoothie made with coconut water

>> and a little coconut milk, a couple of handfuls of spinach, about half a cup

>> of alfalfa sprouts, some local bee pollen and some flax seeds. Shared this

>> with hubby so I ended up with about three cups and he ended up with about

>> two. It's now 3 p.m. and I'm still not hungry. I may make a savory smoothie

>> later but now I think I'll have some herb tea.

>>> Just got finished watching " Forks Over Knives " and although I don't

>> believe I want to do a completely plant-based diet I am convinced to move

>> toward one that is mostly plant based. I also watched the Engine 2 video

>> about the fireman who got his Texas fire company to go plant based. Fun and

>> interesting. He made a sweet potato lasagna that I'll have to try when I go

>> back on solid food.

>>> A couple of questions: What's the bad rap on olive oil now? I, like a lot

>> of other people, always thought olive oil (organic, cold-pressed, etc.) was

>> healthy. Is store-bought rice or almond milk OK? Any particular brand better

>> than any other? I just don't see myself having the time or inclination to

>> make it myself, even with the Vita-Mix. And can anyone tell me more about

>> nutritional yeast as a substitute for cheese, my all time favorite food? All

>> I can think of is Brewer's Yeast, which I think is just plain nasty<g>.

>>> Anyway, if you guys aren't bored with it, I'll let you know every few days

>> how I'm doing. Oh, and some neat things I've noticed...a nagging skin

>> allergy I had around my waist seems to have disappeared overnight and my

>> arthritis seems to be way better. Sleeping great, too.

>

>

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I would love to hear your story as it progresses. I learn everytime

someone tells a story like this.

Velda

On 3/25/2012 2:57 PM, TrackerAz wrote:

> Well, day 1 went great except I was kind of tired. So I slept! I planned it

this way. I did go to the movies in the morning -- to see The Hunger Games. How

funny is that?

>

> I kept my schedule pretty much clear for my first three days because I wasn't

sure exactly how I would feel. So far, so good!

>

> I made two smoothies yesterday that I sipped on over time and herbal teas

twice. I wasn't hungry, which is weird for me.

>

> Today I woke up without the usual morning hunger I always have. Did my hot

lemon water and a cup of organic freshly ground coffee (I am not giving up

coffee at this time, if at all, but only have one cup a day of the best quality

I can find). I didn't feel like eating until almost lunch time!

>

> I had a pineapple, banana, orange, kiwi smoothie made with coconut water and a

little coconut milk, a couple of handfuls of spinach, about half a cup of

alfalfa sprouts, some local bee pollen and some flax seeds. Shared this with

hubby so I ended up with about three cups and he ended up with about two. It's

now 3 p.m. and I'm still not hungry. I may make a savory smoothie later but now

I think I'll have some herb tea.

>

> Just got finished watching " Forks Over Knives " and although I don't believe I

want to do a completely plant-based diet I am convinced to move toward one that

is mostly plant based. I also watched the Engine 2 video about the fireman who

got his Texas fire company to go plant based. Fun and interesting. He made a

sweet potato lasagna that I'll have to try when I go back on solid food.

>

> A couple of questions: What's the bad rap on olive oil now? I, like a lot of

other people, always thought olive oil (organic, cold-pressed, etc.) was

healthy. Is store-bought rice or almond milk OK? Any particular brand better

than any other? I just don't see myself having the time or inclination to make

it myself, even with the Vita-Mix. And can anyone tell me more about nutritional

yeast as a substitute for cheese, my all time favorite food? All I can think of

is Brewer's Yeast, which I think is just plain nasty<g>.

>

> Anyway, if you guys aren't bored with it, I'll let you know every few days how

I'm doing. Oh, and some neat things I've noticed...a nagging skin allergy I had

around my waist seems to have disappeared overnight and my arthritis seems to be

way better. Sleeping great, too.

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

> Please bookmark these pages:

>

> /links/

> (this is the Links page where I save the answers to FAQs and Answers, Recipes,

and LOTS of other helpful information - this page is always being added to)

>

>

/links/IMPORTANT_VitamixE\

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Thanks - I added this post here:Links > 1 -RECIPES > Milks or "Mylks" (Almond Milk, Rice Milk, Other Nut Milks, Coconut Milks, etc.)/links/Recipe_Links_001298558025/Milks__Nut_Milks__Coconut_Milks__etc___001327151721/Under - "Sunflower Seed Milk" ('s way :-)

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On Mar 25, 2012, at 11:20 PM, wrote:

Sure, happy to share! I just rinse and soak my raw sunflower seeds over night, then drain them well (the rinsing makes for a clearer milk, since there is a lot of dusty particles on the seeds-I grow my own sunflowers and save the seeds, so I don't know if commercial ones are as dusty-mine are from the way I harvest them from the head of the flower) In the morning, I just rinse them well, throw them in the Vitamix and buzz them up with some good spring water and a pinch of sea salt-I don't measure, but I am guessing about twice the volume of spring water to the amount of seeds, more or less to your desired consistency. I will pay attention tomorrow to see what the ratio is of water to seed. I used to add a squirt of agave nectar to sweeten it a bit, and a touch of sunflower seed oil for the mouthfeel, but now I just do seeds and water. It makes a sort of beige colored milk-not pretty, but right tasty! Sunflower seeds also make a wonderful pudding texture when chilled, if you buzz them with just enough water to cover-I make an amazing chocolate pudding with the pureed seeds, cocoa powder and agave or honey-yum!

> >

> > Well, day 1 went great except I was kind of tired. So I slept! I planned

> it this way. I did go to the movies in the morning -- to see The Hunger

> Games. How funny is that?

> >

> > I kept my schedule pretty much clear for my first three days because I

> wasn't sure exactly how I would feel. So far, so good!

> >

> > I made two smoothies yesterday that I sipped on over time and herbal teas

> twice. I wasn't hungry, which is weird for me.

> >

> > Today I woke up without the usual morning hunger I always have. Did my hot

> lemon water and a cup of organic freshly ground coffee (I am not giving up

> coffee at this time, if at all, but only have one cup a day of the best

> quality I can find). I didn't feel like eating until almost lunch time!

> >

> > I had a pineapple, banana, orange, kiwi smoothie made with coconut water

> and a little coconut milk, a couple of handfuls of spinach, about half a cup

> of alfalfa sprouts, some local bee pollen and some flax seeds. Shared this

> with hubby so I ended up with about three cups and he ended up with about

> two. It's now 3 p.m. and I'm still not hungry. I may make a savory smoothie

> later but now I think I'll have some herb tea.

> >

> > Just got finished watching "Forks Over Knives" and although I don't

> believe I want to do a completely plant-based diet I am convinced to move

> toward one that is mostly plant based. I also watched the Engine 2 video

> about the fireman who got his Texas fire company to go plant based. Fun and

> interesting. He made a sweet potato lasagna that I'll have to try when I go

> back on solid food.

> >

> > A couple of questions: What's the bad rap on olive oil now? I, like a lot

> of other people, always thought olive oil (organic, cold-pressed, etc.) was

> healthy. Is store-bought rice or almond milk OK? Any particular brand better

> than any other? I just don't see myself having the time or inclination to

> make it myself, even with the Vita-Mix. And can anyone tell me more about

> nutritional yeast as a substitute for cheese, my all time favorite food? All

> I can think of is Brewer's Yeast, which I think is just plain nasty <g>.

> >

> > Anyway, if you guys aren't bored with it, I'll let you know every few days

> how I'm doing. Oh, and some neat things I've noticed...a nagging skin

> allergy I had around my waist seems to have disappeared overnight and my

> arthritis seems to be way better. Sleeping great, too.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

>Thanks, Lea Ann. I have had people ask me over the years to write

cookbooks-isn't it easy to see why I haven't? lol

> Thanks - I added this post here:

> Links > 1 -RECIPES > Milks or " Mylks " (Almond Milk, Rice Milk, Other Nut

Milks, Coconut Milks, etc.)

>

/links/Recipe_Links_00129\

8558025/Milks__Nut_Milks__Coconut_Milks__etc___001327151721/

>

> Under - " Sunflower Seed Milk " ('s way :-)

>

> Blessings,

> Lea Ann Savage

> Satellite Beach, FL

> (321) 773-7088 (home)

> (321-961-9219 (cell)

> www.VitamixLady.com

> www..com

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>

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How do you shell all your sunflower seeds?

From:

Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 8:20 PM

Subject: Re: On Day-Two of my 10-Day Self Imposed Smoothie Challenge

Sure, happy to share! I just rinse and soak my raw sunflower seeds over night, then drain them well (the rinsing makes for a clearer milk, since there is a lot of dusty particles on the seeds-I grow my own sunflowers and save the seeds, so I don't know if commercial ones are as dusty-mine are from the way I harvest them from the head of the flower) In the morning, I just rinse them well, throw them in the Vitamix and buzz them up with some good spring water and a pinch of sea salt-I don't measure, but I am guessing about twice the volume of spring water to the amount of seeds, more or less to your desired consistency. I will pay attention tomorrow to see what the ratio is of water to seed. I used to add a squirt of agave nectar to sweeten it a bit, and a touch of sunflower seed oil for the mouthfeel, but now I just do seeds and water. It makes a sort of beige colored milk-not pretty, but right tasty! Sunflower seeds also make a wonderful pudding texture when chilled, if you buzz them with just enough water to cover-I make an amazing chocolate pudding with the pureed seeds, cocoa powder and agave or honey-yum!> >> > Well, day 1 went great except I was kind of tired. So I slept! I planned> it this way. I did go to the movies in the morning -- to see The Hunger> Games. How funny is that?> > > > I kept my schedule pretty much clear for my first three days because I> wasn't sure exactly how I would feel. So far, so good!> > > > I made two smoothies yesterday that I sipped on over time and herbal teas> twice. I wasn't hungry, which is weird for me.> > > > Today I woke up without the usual morning hunger I always have. Did my hot> lemon water and a cup of organic freshly ground coffee (I am not giving up> coffee at this time, if at all, but only have one cup a day of the best> quality I can find). I didn't feel like eating until almost lunch time!> > > > I had a pineapple, banana, orange, kiwi smoothie made with coconut water> and a little coconut milk, a couple of handfuls of spinach, about half a cup> of alfalfa sprouts, some local bee pollen and some flax seeds. Shared this> with hubby so I ended up with about three cups and he ended up with about> two. It's now 3 p.m. and I'm still not hungry. I may make a savory smoothie> later but now I think I'll have some herb tea.> > > > Just got finished watching "Forks Over Knives" and although I don't> believe I want to do a completely plant-based diet I am convinced to move> toward one that is mostly plant based. I also watched the Engine 2 video> about the fireman who got his Texas fire company to go plant based. Fun and> interesting. He made a sweet potato lasagna that I'll have to try when I go> back on solid food.> > > > A couple of questions: What's the bad rap on olive oil now? I, like a lot> of other people, always thought olive oil (organic, cold-pressed, etc.) was> healthy. Is store-bought rice or almond milk OK? Any particular brand better> than any other? I just don't see myself having the time or inclination to> make it myself, even with the Vita-Mix. And can anyone tell me more about> nutritional yeast as a substitute for cheese, my all time favorite food? All> I can think of is Brewer's Yeast, which I think is just plain nasty <g>.> > > > Anyway, if you guys aren't bored with it, I'll let you know every few days> how I'm doing. Oh, and some neat things I've noticed...a nagging skin> allergy I had around my waist seems to have disappeared overnight and my> arthritis seems to be way better. Sleeping great, too.> >>

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On Mar 26, 2012, at 9:20 AM, shaorn wrote:

How do you shell all your sunflower seeds?

From:

Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 8:20 PM

Subject: Re: On Day-Two of my 10-Day Self Imposed Smoothie Challenge

Sure, happy to share! I just rinse and soak my raw sunflower seeds over night, then drain them well (the rinsing makes for a clearer milk, since there is a lot of dusty particles on the seeds-I grow my own sunflowers and save the seeds, so I don't know if commercial ones are as dusty-mine are from the way I harvest them from the head of the flower) In the morning, I just rinse them well, throw them in the Vitamix and buzz them up with some good spring water and a pinch of sea salt-I don't measure, but I am guessing about twice the volume of spring water to the amount of seeds, more or less to your desired consistency. I will pay attention tomorrow to see what the ratio is of water to seed. I used to add a squirt of agave nectar to sweeten it a bit, and a touch of sunflower seed oil for the mouthfeel, but now I just do seeds and water. It makes a sort of beige colored milk-not pretty, but right tasty! Sunflower seeds also make a wonderful pudding texture when chilled, if you buzz them with just enough water to cover-I make an amazing chocolate pudding with the pureed seeds, cocoa powder and agave or honey-yum!> >> > Well, day 1 went great except I was kind of tired. So I slept! I planned> it this way. I did go to the movies in the morning -- to see The Hunger> Games. How funny is that?> > > > I kept my schedule pretty much clear for my first three days because I> wasn't sure exactly how I would feel. So far, so good!> > > > I made two smoothies yesterday that I sipped on over time and herbal teas> twice. I wasn't hungry, which is weird for me.> > > > Today I woke up without the usual morning hunger I always have. Did my hot> lemon water and a cup of organic freshly ground coffee (I am not giving up> coffee at this time, if at all, but only have one cup a day of the best> quality I can find). I didn't feel like eating until almost lunch time!> > > > I had a pineapple, banana, orange, kiwi smoothie made with coconut water> and a little coconut milk, a couple of handfuls of spinach, about half a cup> of alfalfa sprouts, some local bee pollen and some flax seeds. Shared this> with hubby so I ended up with about three cups and he ended up with about> two. It's now 3 p.m. and I'm still not hungry. I may make a savory smoothie> later but now I think I'll have some herb tea.> > > > Just got finished watching "Forks Over Knives" and although I don't> believe I want to do a completely plant-based diet I am convinced to move> toward one that is mostly plant based. I also watched the Engine 2 video> about the fireman who got his Texas fire company to go plant based. Fun and> interesting. He made a sweet potato lasagna that I'll have to try when I go> back on solid food.> > > > A couple of questions: What's the bad rap on olive oil now? I, like a lot> of other people, always thought olive oil (organic, cold-pressed, etc.) was> healthy. Is store-bought rice or almond milk OK? Any particular brand better> than any other? I just don't see myself having the time or inclination to> make it myself, even with the Vita-Mix. And can anyone tell me more about> nutritional yeast as a substitute for cheese, my all time favorite food? All> I can think of is Brewer's Yeast, which I think is just plain nasty <g>.> > > > Anyway, if you guys aren't bored with it, I'll let you know every few days> how I'm doing. Oh, and some neat things I've noticed...a nagging skin> allergy I had around my waist seems to have disappeared overnight and my> arthritis seems to be way better. Sleeping great, too.> >>

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Wow, thanks for the info on nutritional yeast and making milks. I have a LOT of brown rice in my pantry so maybe I’ll start with that. Willing to give it a try anyway. I weighed myself this morning and I’ve lost 4 pounds in two days. Weight loss is a secondary goal of this challenge…more of a kick-start. The main thing is to shift to a healthier, more fit way of eating and to conquer some pesky food and environmental allergies. I’m amazed that after only 48 hours I’m producing way less mucus and some hives I’ve had on my tummy have disappeared. Keeping a diary of all the things I’m feeling and noticing as well as what I’m eating each day. Pretty easy to keep track of when it’s all fruits and veggies pretty much!

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Thanks for all the info on making milks and the link. I’m going to try one today (brown rice) and see how it goes. I’ll let you know. And thanks, too, for all the encouragement. I will check in here with a progress report every couple of days then. One interesting thing I’ve noticed: I’ve always awakened in the morning very hungry and have eaten breakfast right away. Now I am not hungry in the morning until much later. I have a cup of hot lemon water and don’t make my first smoothie until well into the morning. Just noticing a major change…