day 2 of it. so far so good. look noticeably more youthful. Gonna replace butter coffee with mtc coconut oil coffee. excited
day 2 of it. so far so good. look noticeably more youthful. Gonna replace butter coffee with mtc coconut oil coffee. excited
What in god's name is "butter coffee"?
Drop dairy completely, increase your intake of water and your skin will very quickly thank you and you'll look better. 80% plant based is good but you can easily do better than that.
i used to take a tbsp of butter with a tsp coffee, pop it in the microwave for one minute, then stir. Bam, butter coffee. Keeps you full for a long time. Gonna limit that to 2-3 times a week now. Gonna use coconut oil instead mostly
I'd say it varies from one person to another.Is there research on dairy intake related to skin health? I'll be willing to drop dairy for good skin!
Try mixing the two. A Tbs of grass fed butter and a Tbs of MCT oil. Make sure it's good MCT oil and not just coconut oil. Blend with 8oz of hot coffee.day 2 of it. so far so good. look noticeably more youthful. Gonna replace butter coffee with mtc coconut oil coffee. excited
There are studies that associate dairy intake with acne outbreaks. There is a ton of anecdotal evidence, though genetics do play a roll.Is there research on dairy intake related to skin health? I'll be willing to drop dairy for good skin!
How does 80% vegan work? Do you have a day and a half of "cheat" days, or are 80% of your meals vegan?
Been vegan for 6+ years. Would not go back and I never cheated.
I think we need a new word for those following plant based nutrition, that aren't Vegans.
Consumers are eating alone more often and more "on demand". 47% of US meals are consumed alone and 43% of US consumers say they enjoy eating alone. Given how busy households and consumers have become, it is becoming more common to combine eating with catching up on news/social media, or to consume on the go. It also appears that the trend is for less planning for eating occasions. Millennials account for 40% of those who consume food within an hour of purchase. This is known as "immediate consumption" and accounts for about 15% of all meals. And 65% of instant consumables are eaten at home (source: Hartman Group/Forbes).
I'm seriously thinking about going to a plant-based diet mainly for my health. My main restriction is a biggie. I 've been taking a blood thinner for most of my life so I should avoid or limit vitamin K intake. I guess this means I need to be consistent with my green leafy veggies.
What resources/links would you recommend to those new to plant-based diets? Most seem to have a vested interest in plant-based diets. I've watched a few of the movies with forks over knives being the best I've watched so far. I've also been watching youtube videos.
For breakfast during the past week I ate overnight oats with flax seed, 1/2 smashed banana stirred with unsweetened almond milk with some blueberries and raspberries on top. On the side I have a piece of whole wheat toast with peanut butter and the other 1/2 of the banana sliced. This is a very filling (and tasty) breakfast. I need to start milling my flax seed though. Now I just have to add two more meals and I'm a convert.
Also, Unnatural Vegan on youtube cited a study that suggests vegans need to eat more protein than you would need to eat if you were eating a "normal" diet. I guess plant-based proteins are different or processed differently than animal based proteins. Is that something you agree with?
Good info. Thank you!Leafy greens are likely one the healthiest things on earth to eat. IIRC the Heart disease reversal diet has patients eating Leafy greens 6 times/day. You really shouldn't limit these.
Instead talk to your doc. Tell him you want to eat healthier, make your change in steps, and get your clotting factors tested to do any readjustment to your Meds if necessary.
Vitamin K and Coumadin – What you need to Know
Most of the superiority of animal protein stuff circulating around at this point is myth. Most Vegetables/Grains/Starches have plenty of protein. Make sure any studies are human based not rats. I remember a competitive(with a class win) Vegan bodybuilder saying he aims for 1g protien per pound of bodyweight, which is similar to omnivore bodybuilders. Normal people, its more like half that, you don't need anything but regular food to meet typical vegan protein requirements, unless you are eating a junkfood vegan diet.
The most important thing to be aware of regarding protein in vegan diets is that you need to get enough of the amino acid lysine. Make sure you read the section on lysine below and check out the high-lysine foods. Beyond that, there is evidence that erring on the side of more protein (1.0 to 1.1 grams of protein per kg of healthy body weight per day for adults) is a good idea, and especially for people 60 years and older.
I found this info about protein and it seems be in line what I saw in the video. I did not read the entire article as right now I'm just looking for basic guidelines. http://veganhealth.org/articles/protein#rec
I kinda of agree with some of the stuff that unnatural vegan is saying and some of it I take with a grain of salt. She does have many good points though as having too strict of a diet will cause some to give up. That makes complete sense to me plus as we all have cravings plus I can't really afford to go with a organic whole food diet some people push. My budget will top out at $120 a month.
I've heard a few suggest chronometer. It sounds like a useful tool. I'll give it a shot.
One of the doctors suggests lots of carbs/starches. I kinda thought they weren't that good for you and his argument that people have been eating them forever doesn't make much sense as now we actually have the means and choice to go with other foods. They are cheap and provide calories which is a huge plus.
I'm also like you. I'm trying to get rid of what meat and dairy I have left in the house. I'm looking forward to trying new fruits, veggies and other stuff. I actually ate my first avocado and bought mangos for the first time if you can believe that.
It will take me at least a month to get rid of all the canned meals and frozen dinners with meat in them. I really need to change what I eat though. The doctors have been wanting to put me on blood pressure and cholesterol medicine for years although my good cholesterol was "super woman good" the last time it was checked. Both my parents have heart issues and diabetes. Cancer also runs in the family. I'm also watching my mother fall apart physically and mentally as well as struggling with her meds because she refuses to eat anything she doesn't like. It a sad motivator.
Thanks for all the info. It's good to see more and more folks trying to eat healthy. I'll have to keep an eye on this topic and forum.