New Member, Lots of Questions. - Heal Thyself!2024-03-29T15:23:17Zhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/forum/topics/new-member-lots-of-questions?commentId=2814160%3AComment%3A5767&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOne other thought--I believe…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2009-09-21:2814160:Comment:57822009-09-21T15:23:36.000ZLaurenhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Lauren
One other thought--I believe there is a dairy free recipe for ceasar salad dressing in "The Spunky Coconut Cookbook"...I read about it online and it look super cool! Maybe google it and you might find the recipe online? :)
One other thought--I believe there is a dairy free recipe for ceasar salad dressing in "The Spunky Coconut Cookbook"...I read about it online and it look super cool! Maybe google it and you might find the recipe online? :) I just wanted to add, I've fo…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2009-09-21:2814160:Comment:57812009-09-21T15:21:59.000ZLaurenhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Lauren
I just wanted to add, I've found the recipes on elanaspantry.com to be AMAZING--we use ground sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds in place of the almond flour, and usually sub coconut oil for the grapeseed oil, and honey for the agave, but there are some seriously delicious recipes there--and much easier to make than lots of the gf stuff I've been making! There is chocolate cake, twinkies (but these ones have eggs, just fyi), cookies and more...I think most of her recipes are pretty nutrient…
I just wanted to add, I've found the recipes on elanaspantry.com to be AMAZING--we use ground sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds in place of the almond flour, and usually sub coconut oil for the grapeseed oil, and honey for the agave, but there are some seriously delicious recipes there--and much easier to make than lots of the gf stuff I've been making! There is chocolate cake, twinkies (but these ones have eggs, just fyi), cookies and more...I think most of her recipes are pretty nutrient dense which I LOVE...<br />
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Also, if you are dying for cheese and about to cheat, there is this delicious (albeit super processed) rice cheese--I believe by "Follow Your Heart", called mozerrella shreds that is really and truly the best fake cheese I've ever had. There is a small amount of goat's milk casein in it, so we avoid it currently, but in a pinch, when you are about to eat some other cheese, I think it's a good alternative! It melts just like mozerella, is WAYYYYY better than any (IMO nasty) soy or fake cheese, and tastes kind of like provalone when not melted. If you add taco spices, it makes a great topping for a taco--might work ok in your nachos dish...<br />
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I totally hear you on finding alternatives to what you are used to eating. I've been AMAZED at how many delicious and super nutritious alternatives there are to foods I used to feel guilty eating...<br />
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And I totally agree w/ what Pat said...I can't imagine life without chocolate! ;)<br />
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Ohhh--and one yummy thing I've recently tried, cashew cream...just soak 1 cup cashews in 1/2 cup water for 2 hours, then blend really well, add some raw honey and vanilla extract (to taste). Makes a wonderful frosting, dip for fruit, or just a tasty treat to eat off of the spoon! YUM!<br />
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HTH! Just take it one day at a tim…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2009-09-18:2814160:Comment:57692009-09-18T03:09:49.000ZPat Robinsonhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/PatRobinson
Just take it one day at a time. There are no failures, just learning opportunities. When you find something didn't work, analyze it. Maybe, some preplanning, or batch meals, or frozen meals, or some bulk buys or some convenience health foods or snacks, or portable or lunch or quick meals or fast breakfast alternatives are the obstacle. Just observe and examine the difficulties as potential changes to brainstorm. Dont' beat yourself up. That never helps, in my experience!<br />
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Keeping a food journal…
Just take it one day at a time. There are no failures, just learning opportunities. When you find something didn't work, analyze it. Maybe, some preplanning, or batch meals, or frozen meals, or some bulk buys or some convenience health foods or snacks, or portable or lunch or quick meals or fast breakfast alternatives are the obstacle. Just observe and examine the difficulties as potential changes to brainstorm. Dont' beat yourself up. That never helps, in my experience!<br />
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Keeping a food journal about how you feel will help a lot to find patterns and encouragement, I believe.<br />
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Pat Pat I just wanted to thank yo…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2009-09-18:2814160:Comment:57682009-09-18T02:58:51.000ZLauraannhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Lauraann
Pat I just wanted to thank you for putting up with my whinning and being so supportive today. I am actually feel very encouraged by our talk. So here is what I am thinking...<br />
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I am going to try to view my sensitivities as a culinary challenge rather than constraint to my lifestyle. I am thinking of buying new cookbooks and trying totally new recipes rather than focusing so much on trying to replicate what I feel like I have lost. I am going to resume my green smoothies and lemon juice in my…
Pat I just wanted to thank you for putting up with my whinning and being so supportive today. I am actually feel very encouraged by our talk. So here is what I am thinking...<br />
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I am going to try to view my sensitivities as a culinary challenge rather than constraint to my lifestyle. I am thinking of buying new cookbooks and trying totally new recipes rather than focusing so much on trying to replicate what I feel like I have lost. I am going to resume my green smoothies and lemon juice in my water, both things that make me feel good that are SO easy to do everyday. I am going to eat more complex nutrients and find a good CLO supplement and bifidum probiotic. And I think to address my sugar cravings I will have to move in phases, the first of which is to renew my elimination of all refined sugars/carbs so that if I am having a treat it will at least be one that is whole grain or no grain with some health benefits and minimal negatives that I have baked myself rather than something simple and sugary off of the grocery store shelf. I am also going to resume only drinking water, cranberry juice, and herbal teas sweetened with local honey as I have been letting some soda and lemonade type things slip back in. I am also going to try to really cut back on how often the family and I eat out because it is obviously much harder to control what we eat if someone else is cooking it. The big one here is that I know that I HAVE to eliminate dairy all together. So I am going to try to be generous/realistic and say that these are the things that I will be committing to for the next month. Hopefully I will have good news to report soon! Foods to Help Phase I and Pha…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2009-09-17:2814160:Comment:57672009-09-17T20:05:12.000ZPat Robinsonhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/PatRobinson
Foods to Help Phase I and Phase II Detoxification:<br />
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check out <a href="http://www.eatingcultures.com">www.eatingcultures.com</a> to try and guess on some of your detox pathways, and figure out which nutrients will be important for you. And <a href="http://www.detoxpuzzle.com">www.detoxpuzzle.com</a> to identify some of your detox pathways, nutrient…
Foods to Help Phase I and Phase II Detoxification:<br />
http://heal-thyself.ning.com/forum/topics/nutrient-dense-foods?page=2&commentId=\<br />
2814160%3AComment%3A655&x=1#2814160Comment655<br />
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check out <a href="http://www.eatingcultures.com">www.eatingcultures.com</a> to try and guess on some of your detox pathways, and figure out which nutrients will be important for you. And <a href="http://www.detoxpuzzle.com">www.detoxpuzzle.com</a> to identify some of your detox pathways, nutrient deficiencies/needs.<br />
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But, I can't give dosages for supplements. The doses are on the supplements. Or consider reading at World's Healthiest Foods. It lists a ton of information about each nutrient, such as magnesium, zinc, folate, etc. <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/nutrientstoc.php">http://www.whfoods.com/nutrientstoc.php</a><br />
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I prefer to get complex nutrients from whole foods.<br />
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Pat I have been having great luck…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2009-09-17:2814160:Comment:57662009-09-17T19:46:12.000ZLauraannhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Lauraann
I have been having great luck with spelt flour so far. It seems that moderate amounts of gluten are cool, but it is more about wheat being avoided. That twinki thing is hilarious. Times get desperate man. lol.<br />
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I will be visiting that site with the recipes right away. I would love some inspiration. And you know, maybe you 're right, maybe I should be looking for brand new ideas rather than fixating on replacing old ones.<br />
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And I know that I am quickly becoming that kid in class who just keeps…
I have been having great luck with spelt flour so far. It seems that moderate amounts of gluten are cool, but it is more about wheat being avoided. That twinki thing is hilarious. Times get desperate man. lol.<br />
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I will be visiting that site with the recipes right away. I would love some inspiration. And you know, maybe you 're right, maybe I should be looking for brand new ideas rather than fixating on replacing old ones.<br />
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And I know that I am quickly becoming that kid in class who just keeps raising their hand over and over again, but can you be more specific about<br />
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"And I'd focus on opening/supporting detox pathways with the Epsom salt baths, magnesium, zinc, vit C, food folate."<br />
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Like how much mag, zinc, vit. c should I be supplementing with? Do the amounts differ as I change stages from pregnancy to nursing? You are making my mouth water…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2009-09-17:2814160:Comment:57652009-09-17T19:05:44.000ZPat Robinsonhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/PatRobinson
You are making my mouth water. LOL<br />
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Hmmm... maybe create some new yummy snacks with other ingredients that you can have more frequently, easily. Crunchy gluten-free crackers (available at Costco) and (Costco) guacamole are lovely with/without salsa. Gazpacho is another spicy, zesty treat and refreshing.<br />
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Do you have substitute grains which you can work with, like sprouted grains or buckwheat or almond or coconut flour, what about smoked salmon or crabcakes or something savory for a quick…
You are making my mouth water. LOL<br />
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Hmmm... maybe create some new yummy snacks with other ingredients that you can have more frequently, easily. Crunchy gluten-free crackers (available at Costco) and (Costco) guacamole are lovely with/without salsa. Gazpacho is another spicy, zesty treat and refreshing.<br />
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Do you have substitute grains which you can work with, like sprouted grains or buckwheat or almond or coconut flour, what about smoked salmon or crabcakes or something savory for a quick mouthful of gourmet?<br />
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I keep some (nitrate and nitrite, all natural) bacon and avocado available for topping salads; and make egg salad or chicken salad to add on top of mixed greens for a 'topping' without cheese. Sundried tomatoes, cheese-free pesto, hummus, refried beans are other yummy quick additions to gluten-free snack crackers and "bread".<br />
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Sue Gregg has blender batter recipes for making pretzels, donuts, pizza, cakes, breads, muffins without gluten. <a href="http://www.suegregg.com/recipes/breakfasts/blenderbatterwaffles/blenderbatterwafflesA.htm">http://www.suegregg.com/recipes/breakfasts/blenderbatterwaffles/ble...</a> These can have dips or glazes of spices or sauces for variety and fun!<br />
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I find it much easier to ADD new ideas than to try to substitute old standbys. But, consider if you want cold, crunchy, creamy, salty, zesty, spicy, tangy, sour, sweet, chocolaty, etc. There are many alternatives available. Check out <a href="http://www.kathysrecipebox.com/" target="_blank">Kathy's Recipe Box</a>. She made Twinkies without eggs, dairy, gluten, etc. LOL<br />
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Pat I have found that coconut mil…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2009-09-17:2814160:Comment:57642009-09-17T18:37:02.000ZLauraannhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Lauraann
I have found that coconut milk ice cream and it rocks my world! lol. I eat their yogurt too. It has been a great alternative to dh's treats for myself and my son which has been great. I should try some of the black bean brownies! I could get some all natural chocolate or cocoa from my local health store for that and brownies definitely get the job done when a girl needs some chocolate. : )<br />
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Ah, the cheese. Pre-pregnancy I would cheat a couple of times a month with some really fancy parmesan on…
I have found that coconut milk ice cream and it rocks my world! lol. I eat their yogurt too. It has been a great alternative to dh's treats for myself and my son which has been great. I should try some of the black bean brownies! I could get some all natural chocolate or cocoa from my local health store for that and brownies definitely get the job done when a girl needs some chocolate. : )<br />
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Ah, the cheese. Pre-pregnancy I would cheat a couple of times a month with some really fancy parmesan on my spaghetti and then maybe in an omlette or two with what I would have left from dinner. More rarely than that I would go all out on a slice of cheese cake. Now, I seem to want it in everything. Usually what happens is I am really hungry and really indecisive-typical pregnant behavior for me-and I think of the "perfect thing" and realize oh, wait that has dairy I can't do that and get bummed out or cheat. This is things like chicken, olive, spinach, salsa, and cheese nachos. I use organic spinach, olives, and fresh salsa and put it on healthy chips but I don't know how to do that without the cheese. Or i think of a frittata idea or chicken cesar salads or a snack plate with crackers, fruit, and sliced cheddar, or the one that seems to kill me is cream cheese on a bagel. I grew up eating tons of dairy from the perspective that it is good for you and while mentally I know better my taste buds haven't gotten the message First, I don't believe one ca…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2009-09-17:2814160:Comment:57632009-09-17T17:16:27.000ZPat Robinsonhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/PatRobinson
First, I don't believe one can live without CHOCOLATE!! lol<br />
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Second, see if you can find Purely Decadent coconut milk chocolate ice cream. It is divine and dairy-free, abet about $5.50 a pint. I don't have it every day. But, know I can. Also, Godiva makes a 60% dark chocolate chip which is dairy-free. And I eat those at will. :-) And find some raw cacao, add it to your almond milk and it is yummy.<br />
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For cheese, we use raw goat's milk cheese. But, only about once a week, if that often. What are…
First, I don't believe one can live without CHOCOLATE!! lol<br />
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Second, see if you can find Purely Decadent coconut milk chocolate ice cream. It is divine and dairy-free, abet about $5.50 a pint. I don't have it every day. But, know I can. Also, Godiva makes a 60% dark chocolate chip which is dairy-free. And I eat those at will. :-) And find some raw cacao, add it to your almond milk and it is yummy.<br />
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For cheese, we use raw goat's milk cheese. But, only about once a week, if that often. What are you making with cheese, or is it a snack for protein? I ate hard boiled eggs. Made a batch and kept them peeled for quick snacking. Almond butter on a spoon is another option for a quick fix. I make up a portable bag of nuts, dried fruits, berries, coconut flakes and carry it everywhere for snacking. I make the smoothie in the afternoon for a "sweet" treat.<br />
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And I'd focus on opening/supporting detox pathways with the Epsom salt baths, magnesium, zinc, vit C, food folate.<br />
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Which foods are most difficult to avoid, cravings? Maybe we could help with alternative suggestions. I made black bean brownies (for breakfast) and they are lovely and grain and dairy free.<br />
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Pat I do pretty well implementing…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2009-09-17:2814160:Comment:57622009-09-17T17:01:12.000ZLauraannhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Lauraann
I do pretty well implementing extras, like new supplements, new veggies to try, that sort of thing. I have been drinking green smoothies and that is no big deal for me. What I can't seem to get a handle on is letting go of the bad habits that I have, especially dairy which is my absolute biggest trigger. I don't know why. Sometimes it is just a feeling of being overwhelmed and feeling like I have already put so much in my system that it will take a long time for all of the proteins to clear out…
I do pretty well implementing extras, like new supplements, new veggies to try, that sort of thing. I have been drinking green smoothies and that is no big deal for me. What I can't seem to get a handle on is letting go of the bad habits that I have, especially dairy which is my absolute biggest trigger. I don't know why. Sometimes it is just a feeling of being overwhelmed and feeling like I have already put so much in my system that it will take a long time for all of the proteins to clear out finally so basically I'm screwed. Sometimes it is peer pressure in the house because my husband brings ice cream, cheese, etc. into the house. Anything I can find a direct substitute for I do well with. I haven't drank milk in a couple of years now since I switched to almond milk for example. But I don't have anything I can smoothly substitute cheese for and because my symptoms are on such a delay with dairy, in the moment the way cheese balances out my blood sugar being pregnant feels like a good thing, but then I wake up the next day with allergy shiners, flaking nipples, serious congestion,e tc. I feel like if I could actually go a full month without eating any dairy, chocolate, or caffeine that I would be well on my way to serious improvement. I just keep failing. Pre pregnancy I was doing MUCH better with these things, but I crave the things I shouldn't eat very often and I get so tired of the battle that I just give in. And my body gives me such confusing feedback, like when I get a really bad migraine drinking a cup of coffee/hot chocolate really helps but then my stomach doesn't feel good the next day. Its like there is just no winning or something.<br />
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I am interested in taking something to help my digestion because I think that would be all around helpful. I have taken digestive enzymes before and they helped some but didn't seem to be exactly what I needed and since I am prego I haven't explored that much more, but I probably should.