Re: tried & true - keep it simple - with an open mind

[Guest guest]

Hi, Suz,

What a beautifully written encouraging letter about working with

this program. I loved your positive approach, the summary of

benefits and the general spirit lifting I felt. I am hoping to start

very seriously and faithfully today on this program...I've been

skirting around it, but now have a support person to check in with

on a food plan (I'm educating her a bit about Candida) Grateful for

that and for the support of this group.

Be well, Sherrard

> thanks bee!

>

> thank you for the clarifications about the basics of a candida

diet

> and the importance of sticking to those simple guidelines.

>

> it is interesting that all dairy, whether cow-sheep-goat, has

> lactose. i didn't know that.

>

> its a good reminder to me, and to all of us here, that the diet

you

> have outlined is a very workable system, there truly is plenty to

> eat. and for those of us who do believe in the natural ability of

the

> body to heal itself - these foods to include and foods to avoid

are

> major keys to achieving good health.

>

> i think its important to note that we can get really emotionally

> attached to the foods we have been eating all our lives, and that

in

> many cases it can be some of those same foods which contributed to

> our decline in health. for example - i know many folks who

couldn't

> imagine breakfast without toast, or a bagel, or oatmeal etc...

> because that's what we are trained to eat. they think i'm strange

for

> having a bowl of chicken soup with steamed greens for breakfast.

in

> other parts of the world this would be completely normal!

>

> the emotional aspect of food may seem like a really difficult part

to

> get over, but once you begin noticing the difference in how you

feel,

> it all becomes easier. i used to crave breads, chips, crackers,

beer

> & wine... now that is gone! and now i'm not so bloated, and the

dark

> circles under my eyes are lightening... like francine's little

> victory with the lack of mucous, it all becomes SO worth it.

>

> my current cravings are for fruits (summertime!), but when i want

to

> eat an apple, i reach for a cucumber instead. its crunchy, and

juicy

> and dare i say - sweet! and it travels well in my bag, i eat 'em

> whole!

>

> so instead of agitating over what i'm not eating, i delight in

what i

> am eating, its becoming more of a joyful process every day.

because i

> am seeing and feeling changes.

>

> thanks again bee! ~ suz

[Guest guest]

Dear Suz,

I'm so glad you wrote about the importance of sticking to the " tried

& true, " the diet and simple guidelines. Thanks. It means a lot to

me.

Your friendly Bee

> thanks bee!

>

> thank you for the clarifications about the basics of a candida diet

> and the importance of sticking to those simple guidelines.

>

> it is interesting that all dairy, whether cow-sheep-goat, has

> lactose. i didn't know that.

>

> its a good reminder to me, and to all of us here, that the diet you

> have outlined is a very workable system, there truly is plenty to

> eat. and for those of us who do believe in the natural ability of

the

> body to heal itself - these foods to include and foods to avoid are

> major keys to achieving good health.

>

> i think its important to note that we can get really emotionally

> attached to the foods we have been eating all our lives, and that

in

> many cases it can be some of those same foods which contributed to

> our decline in health. for example - i know many folks who couldn't

> imagine breakfast without toast, or a bagel, or oatmeal etc...

> because that's what we are trained to eat. they think i'm strange

for

> having a bowl of chicken soup with steamed greens for breakfast. in

> other parts of the world this would be completely normal!

>

> the emotional aspect of food may seem like a really difficult part

to

> get over, but once you begin noticing the difference in how you

feel,

> it all becomes easier. i used to crave breads, chips, crackers,

beer

> & wine... now that is gone! and now i'm not so bloated, and the

dark

> circles under my eyes are lightening... like francine's little

> victory with the lack of mucous, it all becomes SO worth it.

>

> my current cravings are for fruits (summertime!), but when i want

to

> eat an apple, i reach for a cucumber instead. its crunchy, and

juicy

> and dare i say - sweet! and it travels well in my bag, i eat 'em

> whole!

>

> so instead of agitating over what i'm not eating, i delight in what

i

> am eating, its becoming more of a joyful process every day. because

i

> am seeing and feeling changes.

>

> thanks again bee! ~ suz

[Guest guest]

you got it bee!

its difficult enough, with occasional eating out and knowing that

there is probably less-than-desireable ingredients in something or

other, no matter how you place the order... when i'm at home, which

is most often for meals, i'm sticking to the basics. the more i think

about it or rest with it, the more it speaks of truth, its what my

body is telling me.

and why not, the foods are yummy and satisfying! ~ suz

> Dear Suz,

>

> I'm so glad you wrote about the importance of sticking to

the " tried

> & true, " the diet and simple guidelines. Thanks. It means a lot

to

> me.

[Guest guest]

hi sherrard!

go for it! dive in! come join the fun...

i am one who works with food for a living, so my creative side tends

to want to play with the diet, see what i can " get away with " and

still be kicking the candida.

i'm newly dedicated, once again, to simplify my personal menus.

i will satisfy my creative energies in my kitchen by enjoying all of

the wonderful foods that do support the healing process.

that's great that you have a support person close by, and yes, this

group is a great place to share experiences. i hope we'll hear more

from you...

i will be posting some easy delicious recipes this week in the

recipes files. then we'll all have even more to talk about!

~ suz (aka chefsuz)

I am hoping to start

> very seriously and faithfully today on this program...I've been

> skirting around it, but now have a support person to check in with

> on a food plan (I'm educating her a bit about Candida) Grateful for

> that and for the support of this group.

>

> Be well, Sherrard