http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#432245cb-a890-4620-b4ee-0d3927ac28ac its just a matter of changing your shopping habits, however slowly. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:32:38 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#432245cb-a890-4620-b4ee-0d3927ac28ac julia rose 2007-12-13T19:32:38Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#7d70c8bd-f0c4-4d0d-a5ae-155421ea1563 why would it be labor intensive? I'm still pretty lazy (except when I work out he he) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:32:48 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#7d70c8bd-f0c4-4d0d-a5ae-155421ea1563 ~Ms. Purity~ 2007-12-12T03:32:48Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#b4572f03-ee22-45ff-a72b-6e2ce919cae3 I'm Italian....eliminating pasta from my diet just doesn't seem natural. ;-) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:22:35 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#b4572f03-ee22-45ff-a72b-6e2ce919cae3 Nurse Lisa 2007-12-12T01:22:35Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#31a653ae-16f7-4879-9ce4-9ed1f53c4585 can you stick to this tpe of diet and still be lazy? It sounds labor intensive. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:20:57 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#31a653ae-16f7-4879-9ce4-9ed1f53c4585 LiaBear 2007-12-12T01:20:57Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#f8b551a6-d202-48b0-b0ae-4e507d0b8c71 Yes, amaranth, millet, quinoa AND sesame, please let's not forget sesame seeds! Good for you! S. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:21:10 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#f8b551a6-d202-48b0-b0ae-4e507d0b8c71 Story Time 2007-12-11T07:21:10Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#8ea3d076-df60-48a8-ad5d-d40c20d19a99 Cats are carnivores- and they don't cook. What's creepy about raw meat for cats? :) Apparently, freezing meat will kill any parasites or whatever else may lurk in meat. Grains are great for some people, not great for others. If you can figure out who your ancestors were, where they lived, and therefore what they ate, it might give a clue as to what would be right for you. Luckily there is also a middle ground. You don't have to simply eat them or not eat them- you can select them carefully, and prepare them in more traditional (historical) ways that include sprouting them, soaking them, and grinding them fresh before you use them. Check out the article: Be Kind to Your Grains And Your Grains Will Be Kind To You http://www.westonaprice.org/foodfeatures/be_kind.html Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:32:10 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#8ea3d076-df60-48a8-ad5d-d40c20d19a99 fixit fox 2007-12-11T04:32:10Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#6cde593f-cf7e-4c6f-9486-b3b170b088df i think the trick with grains is: not too much of it (i.e., shouldn't be the bulk of the diet) and most importantly, should be a 'primitive' grain like quinoa or amaranth or spelt, or an unrefined grain. grains in this category do have some great vitamin and fiber benefits, and being in the carb family, they're a good quick energy for physical workouts and such. barley, millet, quinoa, amaranth, brown rice can all be made as side dishes or even as hot cereal; there are spelt breads available on the market if you want bread. and all these grains can be used in soups or stews... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:37:19 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#6cde593f-cf7e-4c6f-9486-b3b170b088df isabeau 2007-12-11T00:37:19Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#72886982-d8b1-4e50-99e0-9d25c3c27f97 exactly. Grain-like seeds are ok. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:51:54 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#72886982-d8b1-4e50-99e0-9d25c3c27f97 ~Ms. Purity~ 2007-12-10T22:51:54Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#7dd61b7c-3a93-4164-8537-371ebed17a1c On the Body Ecoloy web site has this to say about Grain-like seeds (millet, quinoa, amaranth and buckwheat): "Overall Benefits of Body Ecology Grains These grain-like seeds are very nutrient-dense and act as antioxidants. Besides being a significant source of proteins and minerals they contain B vitamins. They help your body make serotonin which makes you feel happier while providing a calming, soothing effect on your nervous system. This is one of the reasons we recommend a dinner meal consisting of these grain-like seeds combined with a wide variety of vegetables, ocean vegetables and cultured vegetables. These foods are all easily digested and will help make you feel sleepy at bedtime. Did you know that eating grain-like seeds (and even whole grains that are properly digested) can help balance your hormones? They contain fiber to help sweep excess environmental estrogens (xeno-estrogens) from your intestines so they can't be reabsorbed. One of the many roles of beneficial microflora is to also help regulate hormones in the gut. " http://www.bodyecology.com/06/12/07/risks_consuming_grains.php or http://tinyurl.com/36hve6 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:58:17 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#7dd61b7c-3a93-4164-8537-371ebed17a1c redhotred 2007-12-10T19:58:17Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#6ea1858e-c7e0-4c75-8372-6da217762be1 Yes, they eat raw too. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:42:11 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#6ea1858e-c7e0-4c75-8372-6da217762be1 ~Ms. Purity~ 2007-12-10T15:42:11Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#9087050c-45fd-49a7-88da-66ae21d3c26a BTW, what are you feeding your pets? My parents swear by a raw food diet for their Bichons, but it kinda creeps me out. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:46:05 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#9087050c-45fd-49a7-88da-66ae21d3c26a Rajni 2007-12-10T03:46:05Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#19e49004-0124-4dec-9b47-38a8ac104798 My husband and I recently made the simple decision to shop only the perimeter of the grocery store. We hit the veggie/ produce section first, and try to go for organic. Hubby eats meat, but I hit the healthfood section and get some Quorn cutlets for protein/ variety. We get frozen fruit for smoothies and try to keep everything simple. To eliminate artificials sweeteners, I've gone for sparkling water. I've found that anything carbonated satisfies my cola craving. And, as a bonus, I read the label of my Poland Springs sparkling water, and there is no sodium! Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:45:06 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#19e49004-0124-4dec-9b47-38a8ac104798 Rajni 2007-12-10T03:45:06Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#d161c6ad-2b97-411f-b977-f30554832be4 Well, I was thinking about grains themselves, and besides being calorically dense, what else do they have to offer that I can't get elsewhere? They are pretty deficient in nutrients, and can stop the absorption of some. Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:21:40 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#d161c6ad-2b97-411f-b977-f30554832be4 ~Ms. Purity~ 2007-12-09T22:21:40Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#09ea245e-4eef-4344-91b1-5053340722aa I have not eaten grains since May, so my diet is mostly meat and non-starchy vegies, some nuts and dairy, very occasional berries...but heavy on the green vegies, especially fermented...I feel great, and I have lost somewhere around forty pounds...this obviously works for me, and I really don't feel deprived at all, since the results(weight loss, increased energy levels, more clear mindedness, etc...) far outweigh the want for sugar/grain foods, which is rare, and minimal at this point anyway. Like Stephanie was saying, give it a try, it may be wonderful for you, and it may not...every body is unique! ~Aura Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:11:59 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#09ea245e-4eef-4344-91b1-5053340722aa Aura 2007-12-09T19:11:59Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#d7474c93-6f7c-4a52-82bc-a91d607e3019 Just in keep in mind that this grain research is very controversial. Whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa, bulger etc are, according to many many nutritionists, very good for you. I don't think anyone will argue with you about the processed grains though. Hey, give it a shot, I've heard stories from people who felt better, and those who did not. Just make sure you take all this advice with a grain of salt and let your experience be the judge. What I mean is if you aren't feeling like you are at optimal health when you cut them out, maybe you should invite them back in. Good luck! Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:31:35 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#d7474c93-6f7c-4a52-82bc-a91d607e3019 Stephanie 2007-12-09T16:31:35Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#7444b760-c556-431f-b0f6-013f10c8d178 When I was really run down, an md put me on a diet that banned dairy, all kinds of sugars, including fruit, all carbs, including any veggie that grew in the ground or peas, etc. I also went as organic as I could and nitrates are poison to me. Basically, all I ate was meat, nuts and alvacados. I carried my own cooked pork chop in my purse to pull out at brunch. Ah yes my friends got a laugh but I got healthy for the first time in 5 years. I applaud what you are doing, it can be not so easy but the pay off makes it worth it. Sun, 09 Dec 2007 04:06:07 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#7444b760-c556-431f-b0f6-013f10c8d178 Marie 2007-12-09T04:06:07Z http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#f7cf30c0-82b1-4882-8a56-ebc446815c99 Over the last year I've decided to just focus on eating healthy foods. I'm slowly eliminating the bad stuff. I started with hydrogenated oils. I cut them completely out. Then I moved to High Fructose Corn Syrup. By eliminating the trans fats and HFCS I've greatly reduced the amount of processed food that I eat. I'm also trying to eat only organic foods, as much as I can. I then completely eliminated artificial sweeteners. I've done enough research on them to realize the are not safe and I just don't want to ingest poison anymore. Now I'm eliminating the hardest part. I'm getting rid of grains from my diet. I've read some research about how humans aren't really built to have grains be a staple of their diet. I'm not talking about carbs. Fruit and vegetables have carbs. But they are also part of our natural diet. This all kind of stems from my pets believe it or not. I have 2 dogs and 3 cats. Over the years I've lost pets to food related illnesses and I started researching animal nutrition. I soon realized that the best food for them was their natural food, and it has done wonders. Once I started feeding them what they were supposed to eat their health improved drastically. So I've been thinking about this and realized that the same would be true for us too. We're not much different. We evolved to have a specific diet too. We'll see how this goes.... Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:47:33 GMT http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/a658571d-794a-49f0-95e2-fcd6ea2109cb#f7cf30c0-82b1-4882-8a56-ebc446815c99 ~Ms. Purity~ 2007-12-08T22:47:33Z