mpruet
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Maybe. I know that my son studied nutrition while in med school. But the point is that your doctor should know your medical condition and what potential impact a significant change in diet could cause.
My main meal of the day is usually a large salad. I can store enough veggies in a 2 cu.ft. refrigerator for 2 weeks.
I add orange, strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries to my oil and vinegar dressing for variety. Lots of recipes online.
For me eating healthy boils down to three things:
- Good balance of fruits, veggies, protein, fats,
- Minimize starches,
- Avoid processed foods as much as possible, especially heavily processed starch.
I eat the same diet on the road and in a S&B.
Drink more water. If you drink the water before meals you will be satisfied with less food.
Portion control, 4 ounces is a small amount.
Have some foods that you crave. Follow a small portion of the craving food with a tall drink of water. You can use electrolyte flavors to increase your desire for the water.
-crofter
A lot depends on your current health and existing chronic conditions. It’s best to discuss with your doctor before starting any diet plan that might be proposed here. I’m not saying that any of these are bad, but a lot depends on what your current conditions might be.
As an example - I’m diabetic and because of that I have to avoid foods which are rich in carbohydrates. Why? - because the body converts carbs into sugar and with type-2 diabetes the sugar will remain - and build up in the blood. If I were to eat most fruits, my blood sugar will increase. Breads, potatoes, most cereals, etc. are big no-nos.
My breakfast will usually consist of eggs, bacon and/or sausage. Sometimes I will have a bowl of low-carb/keto granola. About the only veggie that I can eat without seeing a rise of blood sugar are green beans. Corn is out of the question. Most veggies will cause a rise in my blood sugar. Lunch might be a hamburger pattie, steak, or fried ham. A snack/treat might be a spoon full of peanut butter.
This would be considered a terrible diet by most folks, but since my goal is to keep my blood sugar down, it seems to work well for me. I’ve gotten my A1C down from 9.5 to 6.3. When I try the diets that well-meaning folks suggest, I see a gradual increase in blood sugar requiring an increase in insulin. Also it takes about a week to get my levels back down after I get off of the diet.
So basically I would suggest discussing with your doctor before making any significant change in your diet.
No need to read through tons of books. The whole-food plant-based guidelines are simple.all veggies are not the same so we need to know the TRUTH... yet, does the only way to learn more about veggies involve going to the library and reading tons of books?
Vitamins D and K2 are required for healthy bones, teeth, and immune system.My problem has been poor teeth, I have learned that cod liver oil supplements help them from decaying to rapidly.
Oh thank U yes very simple direct except may I add hemp nuts too and all organic seriously folks need to do some fasting if they are unable to get back to basics and appreciate the simple flavors of whole un-processed foods.beans, greens, fruit, whole grain, nuts
Cheers did you see that docu. called 'Secret Ingredients' or that guy that was Juicing his way to better health?Doctors usually know very little about diets because that is not in the curriculum in the studies to become a doctor.
Vegetables:what veggies lasts in the fridge still on day 12 or 14?
Slow weight loss is good. You are doing about 1.25 lbs a week. Not bad.My weightloss has been slow but in 6 months I lost about 30lbs. Im 5'8 and weight 265 now.
I don't know why. I can keep veggies for up to 14 days in a 2 cu.ft. refrigerator. There are some fruits that don't need refrigeration.I am starting to think that is might be a touch unrealistic to have an ultra healthy lifestyle out of a minivan but could be quite easily from a full-size van. Unless I were to live in town and go shopping near daily then im sure it could be done.
Neal Barnard likes to talk about cheese addiction. I used to like cheese and mayonnaise. I don't miss them after a year of WFPB. Give it time... my cheese addiction. ... big shock to your tastebuds.
Any Whole Wheat flour is healthy. The main difference between brands is texture. Try different bands to see which one you like.I been wanting to try making my own bread from just wheat flour, yeast, and salt and water and see how that turns out ... how do you know if it is good flour?
That is fast. Even 1 pound per week is considered fast. Slow and consistent is more sustainable.My weightloss has been slow but in 6 months I lost about 30lbs.
Do you have a refrigerator?I am starting to think that is might be a touch unrealistic to have an ultra healthy lifestyle out of a minivan but could be quite easily from a full-size van.
I think that was in the past. Doctors do study nutrition now.Doctors usually know very little about diets because that is not in the curriculum in the studies to become a doctor.
Slow weight loss is good. You are doing about 1.25 lbs a week. Not bad.
I don't know why. I can keep veggies for up to 14 days in a 2 cu.ft. refrigerator. There are some fruits that don't need refrigeration.
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