finally started on detox diet

[abstract]

mmmkay so abstract needs to make grocery list...definately gonna pick up distilled water with the lemons and baking soda of course.

No lunchmeat this time, of course. Still wanna get some celery though (unless there's something wrong with that) I'm assuming that grapes and other fruits are a good idea? Maybe not bannanas though. If anyone has suggestions or favorites relating to the diet, bring em on.

The only thing that kinda bugs me is not drinking milk...that kinda blows....but if it needs to go then fine. I haven't had milk for a while anyways. Heck, to be honest i'm barely eating lately, not starving myself just being careful. One thing i noticed when i was younger was that i was more than capable of going the whole day without food, just drinking water or something, i always suspected that what i was eating wasn't doing much beyond keeping me full. But we're getting off topic here.

so anyways, bring on the suggestions (like always) we'll see what happens, and i'll probably tell you all how i feel after about a week or so, assuming i can be strict about this.

 

[shijing]

The only thing that kinda bugs me is not drinking milk...that kinda blows....but if it needs to go then fine. I haven't had milk for a while anyways.

I've switched to rice milk recently (soy milk seems to not be an alternative, unfortunately), which is a bit more expensive than regular milk, but not that much -- I just wasn't happy with purified water on my cereal ;) I am also curious about coconut milk, but that is a bit more spendy, so I'm saving that purchase for a rainy day.

 

[abstract]

shijing, I must say, i love your signature, it keeps up the humour around here! Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[shijing]

shijing, I must say, i love your signature, it keeps up the humour around here!

Glad you like it -- I tried it out one evening just for fun, and my daughter got a real kick out of it, so I decided to keep it :)

 

[Helle]

bring on the suggestions

My favorite lunch is a big bowl of different green leaves, topped with lightly boiled eggs and roasted walnuts (I roast them myself!) VERY very easy and tastes yummy. You can of course add any kinds of veggies you prefer to the salad, if you maybe have some leftover steamed broccoli, that would be nice. Make a dressing if you're a dressing kinda-guy. using oliveoil and lemon and garlic.

I cut out regular milk (easy, I always hated it :)) But I do still have some yogurt. For my 9.30 break I usually have some plain yogurt with blueberries and almonds in. I add some flax seedoil / flaxseeds if I have them, for the crunchiness.

Make a big bowl of cooked brown rice, that's easy to eat with just about any veggie / fish /turkey / chicken / beans.

Generally make LARGE portions for your convenience, that way it's easier to stick with the diet.

A favorite it is also buckwheat pancakes... Mmmm yummy.. You can sweatend them with some xylitol if you HAVE to, and have some fresh blueberries with em.
You can also make them unsweetened, and roll them up with some thinly sliced salmon and green leaves. I make a little dressing out of plain yogurt and garlic and lots of herbs, and put that in too. Cream cheese would be nice too, but I avoid that. I guess I should avoid yogurt too, but I'm not ready to take that step just yet!

Just getting off the sugar, gluten, soy and processed foods has proved to be quite a challenge, so I wish you all the best in your new lifestyle ;)

 

[3DStudent]

I've switched to rice milk recently (soy milk seems to not be an alternative, unfortunately), which is a bit more expensive than regular milk, but not that much -- I just wasn't happy with purified water on my cereal ;) I am also curious about coconut milk, but that is a bit more spendy, so I'm saving that purchase for a rainy day.

Well, since this is a detox thread, I think coconut milk might be too much on the sugary side. The detox diet does say you can have one coconut a day, so maybe it would be ok, but I'd just be a little cautious with it. You can also make your own milks if you have the time, see here: _http://www.cassiopaea.org/forum/index.php?topic=12307.msg97938#msg97938

 

[shijing]

Well, since this is a detox thread, I think coconut milk might be too much on the sugary side. The detox diet does say you can have one coconut a day, so maybe it would be ok, but I'd just be a little cautious with it.

That's probably true. I've never tried the kind sold in a box in the store, but I imagine it is probably on the sweet side. So rice milk it is (until I have a chance to make my own)!

 

[abstract]

Forgive me for being so dense, but please remind me again just wtf exactly is sooooo unhealthy about sugar in the first place?????

 

[Helle]

Hi Abstract !
You just made a post about stupid people, asking stupid questions, that they could easily figure out for themselves.. Honey.. have to tried putting in the word 'Sugar' in the search function, before asking that question? ;)

 

[abstract]

Hi Abstract !
You just made a post about stupid people, asking stupid questions, that they could easily figure out for themselves.. Honey.. have to tried putting in the word 'Sugar' in the search function, before asking that question?

I laughed when i read that, helle! I'm going to do it right now! Geez, i deserved that one!!

 

[Adaryn]

The only thing that kinda bugs me is not drinking milk...that kinda blows....but if it needs to go then fine. I haven't had milk for a while anyways.

I've switched to rice milk recently (soy milk seems to not be an alternative, unfortunately), which is a bit more expensive than regular milk, but not that much -- I just wasn't happy with purified water on my cereal ;) I am also curious about coconut milk, but that is a bit more spendy, so I'm saving that purchase for a rainy day.

I also drink rice milk. There's also chestnut milk, which is ABSOLUTELY yummy and tasty.

 

[vinny]

Forgive me for being so dense, but please remind me again just wtf exactly is sooooo unhealthy about sugar in the first place?????

I'm not sure on the physiological details, but I've been virtually sugar-free for a long while now, and I know that if I ever break that (which I have occasionally), I feel the most godawful energy slump soon afterwards, and it hits my mood as well. Probably doesn't have the same impact on everyone, but I think refined sugar destabilises the body's blood-sugar levels in a way that really stresses the body out.

I also drink rice milk. There's also chestnut milk, which is ABSOLUTELY yummy and tasty.

yeah, I also use rice milk, mostly for putting in the fruit shakes each morning. I've not seen chestnut milk, but sounds like I should give it a try if I can find some!

 

[truth seeker]

That chestnut milk sounds really good! I wonder if I can find it in Belgium... Also, I can't seem to find distilled water out here, does anyone know if it's called/labeled something else?

 

[Justin]

definately gonna pick up distilled water with the lemons and baking soda of course.

Try to get baking soda that is free of aluminum. The commercial brands are generally contaminated with it so you will probably have to look for it in an organic food store. The aluminum-free brands say so on the label, and they're still really cheap. Lemons are a good thing and can be added to all sorts of foods to improve the flavor. Lemon juice is acidic so will not alkalinize distilled water. Baking soda is the best choice for this.

As for food recommendations...hmm. Here are a few things that I like that are fairly easy to prepare and versatile: quinoa, rice pasta (made with either white or brown rice), buckwheat pasta, brown or white rice, and flaxseed. Flaxseed doesn’t taste great but is a good thing to have and add to various foods because it has such good health benefits. Good luck with the shopping! It gets easier once you find a good base of foods that you like which are also healthy. :)

 

[Adaryn]

That chestnut milk sounds really good! I wonder if I can find it in Belgium... Also, I can't seem to find distilled water out here, does anyone know if it's called/labeled something else?

Personally I use a Brita filtering carafe. I believe you can find Brita products in Belgium. (they have a site: http://www.brita.be/ but it takes time to download).
For the Chestnut milk, it's this one, from Bjorg, a French brand specialised in organic/dietetic products. The ingredients are water, organic crushed chestnuts, organic rice malt, organic cold pressed sunflower oil, sea salt. It's devilishly good :D
Apparently Bjorg products are sold in France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, North Africa and Middle East (in supermarkets).
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