Re: Coffee/misc questions

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SO, do I really need to give up my coffee? Or can I

have my 1-2 cups a day? I only use stevia in it. Maybe

I will try the coconut oil? How much do you use? Also,

what does everyone have for breakfast? I gave up

coffee twice for 2 months at a time and didn't notice

any differance. Of course, it might be different on

this diet. Another question, just to make sure I

understand. Bee lists buckwheat and brown rice (I

think) on the ok list. Other sites say NO grains

period. Is buckwheat REALLY ok during the initial

stages? and rice? And what about the health breads

that were listed? I would assume that bread was a no

no? I guess if it didn't have yeast in it. I'm

thinking that maybe I should be REALLY strict the

first 3 weeks just to get a jump start on things but

if it's not really neccessary? Probably some other

questions but I'll think of them later. Hugs, Carol B

(hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We did (even

though DH had to work today)

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Carol wrote:

> SO, do I really need to give up my coffee? Or can I

> have my 1-2 cups a day? I only use stevia in it. Maybe

> I will try the coconut oil? How much do you use?

Do you mean putting the coconut oil in coffee? I think it's about a

teaspoon per cup. If you mean taking coconut oil throughout the day

start at a low amount and gradually increase it up to 4 tablespoons

or more per day.

> Also, what does everyone have for breakfast? I gave up

> coffee twice for 2 months at a time and didn't notice

> any differance. Of course, it might be different on

> this diet.

Caffeine is in coffee, tea, chocolate products, cola drinks and in

medicines. The short-term affects of caffeine are 1) increased

alertness and sleeplessness; 2) increased pulse rate and blood

pressure, and 3) in some individuals it causes an irregular heart

beat.

Caffeine's effects: 1) causes stomach irritation; 2) has a

constricting affect on the blood vessels; 3) interferes with

digestion; 4) causes the stomach to excrete excessive acid; 5)

interferes with your cells' ability to use water; 6) irritates the

kidneys, causing diuresis (increased urine output) 7) interferes with

calcium and iron absorption; 8) raises blood sugar levels causing a

yo-yo affect with the let-down following, which creates a craving for

more caffeine.

Having coffee with cream actually protects the stomach lining from

caffeine irritation (coconut oil is even better). Having coffee

after meals also protects the stomach lining.

Some people have found after giving up coffee that their fatigue

often improves in two to three weeks. Caffeine can be an energy

drain. Sleep often improves as well, as well as headaches, PMS,

stomach and bowel ittitations, nervousness and heart palpitations.

Long-term effects for heavy users (more than 8 average cups of coffee

per day) include: 1) caffeine dependence (withdrawal symptoms include

irritability, restlessness and headaches); 2) insomnia, anxiety, and

stomach and duodenal ulceration.

Also, did you know that most coffee beans are grown outside of North

America where there are little controls on the use of pesticides,

therefore coffee beans are known to be high in pesticides.

There are coffee substitutes based on barley and chicory available at

health food stores. If you need an energy boost try ginseng or green

tea, which contain some caffeine but have other beneficial affects.

Or you could switch to " Swiss Water Process " decaf coffee which uses

a non-chemical based method of decaffeination, while other processes

involve the use of chemicals, even it if says " naturally

decaffeinated " . Also use only unbleached coffee filters in " drip "

coffee makers. The bright white ones are bleached with chlorine.

>Another question, just to make sure I

> understand. Bee lists buckwheat and brown rice (I

> think) on the ok list. Other sites say NO grains

> period. Is buckwheat REALLY ok during the initial

> stages? and rice?

Both buckwheat and brown rice are starchy foods but they do not

contain gluten. For people who have very low weight or are losing

weight during the initial stages of the candida program small amounts

of these staples can help them maintain their weight to some degree,

but they should only have 1/4 cup per day. It is better to not have

them at all. Without them their candida will improve much quicker.

Also having any grains will increase cravings for sugar and vice

versa.

>And what about the health breads that were listed? I would assume

>that bread was a no no? I guess if it didn't have yeast in it.

All breads are grains and starchy and it is best not to have any.

However, if one has small amounts (the equivalent of 1/4 cup per day)

of some health breads that are properly prepared they are a better

choice than alternatives which contain yeast and are not soaked,

sprouted or leavened prior to making them. Again, it is better to

have none at all.

> I'm thinking that maybe I should be REALLY strict the

> first 3 weeks just to get a jump start on things but

> if it's not really neccessary?

That's a good idea - it should probably be a lot longer than 3 weeks;

say at least 3 months depending upon your progress and symptoms, and

possibly up to 6 months.

Hugs,

Bee