Guest guest Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Anita, I used to base all my meals around meats too. That was before I got sick from implants, and my husband was totally a meat and potatoes man! Now he is a salad eater, big time! It's been a very positive change for our whole family. I am glad this discussion prompted some positive changes for your diet. I bet you and your son will both begin feeling better, and your pocketbook will feel better too. There's lots of ways to experiment with veggies for a main dish. So many salads to create! That's a great tip about Von's. I didn't know they could get the wild salmon, and that is a great price. Thanks for the info! Looking forward to seeing you soon- LOve, Patty > >Sure Anita! > >I think I wrote about a few of my guidelines a few weeks back, but as > >a general statement, I try to eat my foods as close to their natural > >form as possible, and to concentrate on plant foods. That means I buy > >organic things when I can, I try to concentrate on fruits and > >vegetables in season, and I consume only raw dairy products. Our meat > >is from the wild game my husband hunts successfully. We also eat > >salmon and other fish occasionally. I actually try to follow a diet > >as close to the Mediterranean diet, or a biblical diet as I can. I > >think Dr. Jordan Rubin's book, " The Maker's Diet " gives great > >guidelines. > > > >I think it is wise to avoid alot of high carbs--as in breads, pastas, > >chips, and other flour or grain based foods that are highly > >processed. They are just fat builders. I think whole grains are > >great, but I also think many of us need to be aware of whether or not > >we have a grain allergy or gluten intolerance. I eat way, way less > >bread and pasta than I used to. I used to love bread, but I rarely > >eat it at home anymore. When we do eat wheat products, I try to make > >sure they are whole wheat, and with oats, I buy the whole oat (none of > >this quick processed stuff. For those who like instant oatmeal, I > >suggest adding oat bran to the bowl to slow down the metabolism of > >it.) I also do not eat potatoes anymore because of their high starch > >content, that causes the pancreas to literally gush with insulin > >production, much like sugars do. I have heard it said that eating a > >potatoe is like eating sugar! > > > >Of course, we try to avoid eating too much sugar, but when we do have > >treats, we try to have something with some redeeming qualities, like > >fruit pies, or fruit crisps, made with whole oats and sucanat. We eat > >well, but we are not so inflexible that we can't have fun once in > >awhile. > > > >As for fats, I am totally into eating a healthy quantity of good > >ones! They are necessary for healthy hair, healthy cells, brain > >health. I think the low fat fad is actually quite dangerous, and > >there is alot of very misleading info out there about them. Fats are > >so important for our body, and for many aspects of our body functions. > >We use organic butter, olive oil and coconut oil and we do not use low > >fat products in our house. As I said, as close to their natural form > >as possible, so we use no fake anything, and I don't try to skimp > >either. > > > >So, breakfasts are things like fruit and yogurt smoothies, (to which I > >add a raw egg and ground flax seeds); or fresh fruit; raw milk cheese > >and whole wheat crackers; organic peanut butter and celery sticks; > >right now we are kinda into watermelon! > > > >Lunches are salads, or if we are fast fooding it, we tend to get the > >Subway type turkey sandwiches in a wrap. > > > >Dinners usually include salads as well, or if we are having any meat, > >a side dish of vegetables. I make alot of soups too, using alot of > >veggies and might add a little meat. Soups are great...I love them! > >I also make casseroles with rice and a little bit of meat once in > >awhile. My family's absolute favorite is an Arabic dish called > >Machbous that is made with chicken, rice and lots of spices. It is > >delicious! > > > >I hope that helps--we can talk more when you come over! I hope you > >are hanging in there okay, Anita....how is your son doing? > >Hugs, > >Patty > > > > > > > > > > > >--- In , " anita kessler " <AnitaK001@m...> > >wrote: > > > Patty, > > > I am getting more and more confused when it comes to diet. Low > >carb, no carb, high fat, low fat, etc. Can you give me a quick > >overview of what your diet consists of? Love, Anita > > > > > > > > > > > >Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by > >licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed > >health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > >Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live > >a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, > >two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 ANita I don't know if it is true, but have heard that atlantic salmon is more contaminated. Dr. mercola recommends wild alaskan salmon from Vitalchoice and that is where I buy mine. It is delicious and has been tested for mercury and level is undetectable. The website is www.vitalchoice.com. love, kathy > >Sure Anita! > >I think I wrote about a few of my guidelines a few weeks back, but as > >a general statement, I try to eat my foods as close to their natural > >form as possible, and to concentrate on plant foods. That means I buy > >organic things when I can, I try to concentrate on fruits and > >vegetables in season, and I consume only raw dairy products. Our meat > >is from the wild game my husband hunts successfully. We also eat > >salmon and other fish occasionally. I actually try to follow a diet > >as close to the Mediterranean diet, or a biblical diet as I can. I > >think Dr. Jordan Rubin's book, " The Maker's Diet " gives great > >guidelines. > > > >I think it is wise to avoid alot of high carbs--as in breads, pastas, > >chips, and other flour or grain based foods that are highly > >processed. They are just fat builders. I think whole grains are > >great, but I also think many of us need to be aware of whether or not > >we have a grain allergy or gluten intolerance. I eat way, way less > >bread and pasta than I used to. I used to love bread, but I rarely > >eat it at home anymore. When we do eat wheat products, I try to make > >sure they are whole wheat, and with oats, I buy the whole oat (none of > >this quick processed stuff. For those who like instant oatmeal, I > >suggest adding oat bran to the bowl to slow down the metabolism of > >it.) I also do not eat potatoes anymore because of their high starch > >content, that causes the pancreas to literally gush with insulin > >production, much like sugars do. I have heard it said that eating a > >potatoe is like eating sugar! > > > >Of course, we try to avoid eating too much sugar, but when we do have > >treats, we try to have something with some redeeming qualities, like > >fruit pies, or fruit crisps, made with whole oats and sucanat. We eat > >well, but we are not so inflexible that we can't have fun once in > >awhile. > > > >As for fats, I am totally into eating a healthy quantity of good > >ones! They are necessary for healthy hair, healthy cells, brain > >health. I think the low fat fad is actually quite dangerous, and > >there is alot of very misleading info out there about them. Fats are > >so important for our body, and for many aspects of our body functions. > >We use organic butter, olive oil and coconut oil and we do not use low > >fat products in our house. As I said, as close to their natural form > >as possible, so we use no fake anything, and I don't try to skimp > >either. > > > >So, breakfasts are things like fruit and yogurt smoothies, (to which I > >add a raw egg and ground flax seeds); or fresh fruit; raw milk cheese > >and whole wheat crackers; organic peanut butter and celery sticks; > >right now we are kinda into watermelon! > > > >Lunches are salads, or if we are fast fooding it, we tend to get the > >Subway type turkey sandwiches in a wrap. > > > >Dinners usually include salads as well, or if we are having any meat, > >a side dish of vegetables. I make alot of soups too, using alot of > >veggies and might add a little meat. Soups are great...I love them! > >I also make casseroles with rice and a little bit of meat once in > >awhile. My family's absolute favorite is an Arabic dish called > >Machbous that is made with chicken, rice and lots of spices. It is > >delicious! > > > >I hope that helps--we can talk more when you come over! I hope you > >are hanging in there okay, Anita....how is your son doing? > >Hugs, > >Patty > > > > > > > > > > > >--- In , " anita kessler " <AnitaK001@m...> > >wrote: > > > Patty, > > > I am getting more and more confused when it comes to diet. Low > >carb, no carb, high fat, low fat, etc. Can you give me a quick > >overview of what your diet consists of? Love, Anita > > > > > > > > > > > >Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by > >licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed > >health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > >Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live > >a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, > >two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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