I have ben thinking about this and trying different versions BUT I am beginning to believe.
Interesting article.
I am a fan of the Forks over knives website and ideas as well as McDougal, Ornish and a few other WFPB or Vegan food style sites.
Gaining and regaining health with a good …REAL FOOD diet.
In Charlottesville Virginia we have a great and fun resource that has been around for 30+ years and it returns this week.
The Charlottesville City market (Farmers Market PLUS) starts this Saturday, April 6,2019.
https://www.facebook.com/CharlottesvilleCityMarket/
The Facebook page keeps us updated with the schedule as well as fun activities during the season.
There is nothing like an onion fresh from the ground the day or so before. The early offering include bets and greens and cabbages, along with young turnips and asparagus.
The season proceeds and summer crops arrive with tomatoes,peppers , cucumbers and fruits.
An intermediate fruit offering will be the strawberries. the season is vigorous if short lived.
The City Market also features prepared foods and beautiful crafts in a wide variety of media.
Asparagus and strawberries from last year.
Now that the season is approaching….what will be the first purchase this year?
@martyroddy
I love beans and really am getting attached to,lentils since they are easy and fast for preparation ( other than canned beans).
Power packed Lentil and Potato Chowder. Easily made compliant for SOSfree diets.
https://veghealth.com/calcium-packed-chowder/
Tacos made with lentils and veggies, make a fun meal and healthy part of the diet.
@martyroddy
Mimi Kirk has a great set of books and her videos are loaded with fun ideas….
Guacamole….
Ginger juice shot….powerful and tasty
And pUdding that is not “dessert” but food….
@martyroddy
Eat More, Weigh Less, Live Longer ( key unrefined foods)
Starch Solution – working pretty well for me.
Dr.Neal Barnard- lots of good info, only watched one or twice but loaded with information.
@martyroddy
As the season is changing, the farmers market options are changing and thinning out but SOUP and STEW season is here. Get a few great fresh goodies, some canned goodies and get cooking without salt and oil and feel great and eat happy.
I have always focused on the good foods BUT not very much on the oil and salt now with the heart issue i am dealing with I have gotten rid of oil and salt and other goodies/baddies. Feeling better and losing weight.
Time to see how it all goes.
The Forks over Knives folks have a bunch of great and healthy recipes. Sharing a few current faves.
Soup season is upon us:
The rest of FOK family have great recipes and videos.
I love all kinds of HUMMUS.
Yummy, satisfying burgers, add raw onions and pickles….maybe hot sauce
I am also a fan of John McDougall and the associated recipes. Lots of starches- satisfying and filling.
I love beans and this is a great base food or foundation for other combos.
@martyroddy
This was originally created to help a friend having some lung/coughing problems possibly related to EIA , a childhood with smoking parents and high altitude endurance running.
…….[Dietary Changes to rebuild lungs (after illness or smoking) and deal with EIA (Exercise Induced Asthma)]
Exercise , especially extended endurance work leaves muscles and the lungs inflamed. This is not necessarily a problem but continued use/overuse can lead to discomfort, illness or damage.
Foods and Drinks to improve Lung Function and Recovery:
Avoid
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Soup recipe basics/ foundation for great meal.
Read Dr. Fuhrman for other great info.
When dealing with heart health issues that involve concern for blood pressure the intake of salt should be restricted. A low sodium diet as well as focus on proper intake of magnesium, potassium and calcium can help counter the negative effects of sodium.
Now sodium is required for a healthy body and a healthy natural diet should provide enough BUT packaged and processed and foods tend to have much more than is needed. Restaurant foods especially fast foods are even worse.
Limit to 2400 mg sodium/day( US Guidelines), Non-athletes/active people need about 500 mg/day.
Most active people consume enough even without adding salt to foods. Many packaged foods have 250-600 mg per serving and some as much as 1500/serving. A diet rich in raw (minimally cooked) vegetables and fruits will provide an adequate amount of sodium for most people. Highly active people who sweat a lot may also eat more of this produce to get what is needed or add a little salt. These same fruits and veggies will also provide much of the calcium,magnesium and needed.
1. Consume lots of fruits and vegetables and legumes for the needed minerals that balance sodium.
2. Exercise and sweat and control weight.
3. Limit intake of fats and alcohol
4. moderate salt intake by limiting processed foods (restaurants)
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/220147.php
Tests have been done and are continuing to link exercise and sweat to reduction of sodium in th blood as well as the retained water and increased blood pressure. I have seen / experienced reductions water retention after vigorous , sweat inducing exercise. I add NO SALT to my foes and eat very few salty packaged foods….I said FEW but I often try to buy no salt corn chips and pretzels and at the movies I don’t get popcorn every time and when I am able I request salt free. If I get some salty corn I hit the gym or go for a vigorous walk/ hike.
I read about the potato diet/cleanse and it seemed a little extreme…Until I read a little bit( a lot) more.
The first phase is all potatoes (white/red/yellow and sweet) eaten plain and as many as you want. Most folks eat 5-8 each day. This starch ( plus the fiber) in the potatoes adds to a feeling of fullness and satiety and the potatoes eaten with no added fat or flavors help reset taste buds and jumpstart the weight loss.
After phase 1 a few flavors can be added but are limited to greens and veggies. Fruit in moderation can be added next. The longer term diet can add back animal products if you like but a focus on whole foods and plant based selections will produce the greatest results. Good for general health and for dealing with a variety of health issues. My particular concern is weight and heart failure. I am lucky to not be diabetic but that was just dumb luck considering the weight I put on.
There are lots of blogs and comments and pages supporting and criticizing this diet. The way I look at it potatoes and sweet potatoes are a pretty complete food. Broad collection of vitamins, protein and minerals. Thy are not perfect but for a period of 7-14 days they are a great .
As with any big change a diet like this should be supervised and reviewed with your medical team.
I have done a mini version of the first phase of the cleanse with good results, weight loss, energy high, attitude good, stomach full sleep was solid, Now to try a longer cleanse and then add back healthy additions and options.
@martyroddy
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