Lectin is a substance that is supposed to repel predators from eating their young. The plant or tree is the mother and grain, beans, seeds and nuts are its young.
If you have symptoms of RA like I think I have, you might be interested to read about how diet may influence all the aches and pains you suffer from. Your doctor may also be interested in the research I found. Continue reading “Some RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) Patients with May benefit Fasting followed by a Vegetarian diet: What The Research Says…”
Just because you eat plant based whole food doesn’t mean you don’t have to modify something. I don’t know about you, but I have suffered RA symptoms for quite some time, never identifying it for what it was. Continue reading “Lectins Cause Aches And Pains? Pressure Cook Beans, Tomatoes, Rice And Potatoes To Reduce Potency”
I hope this post helps you to avoid certain potentially problematic foods if you have similar symptoms I had. I didn’t go to the doctor. Instead, I self diagnosed I had rheumatoid arthritis (RA.) This, I don’t recommend. Therefore, don’t take my word, see your doctor to remove any doubts. Continue reading “I Didn’t Eat This And Said ‘Adios’ To Aches And Pains…”
For now, I would venture to say a cautious ‘I am not sure’ about any benefits to using extra virgin olive oil and possible detriments thereof. I am doing an experiment with olive oil made in California to see how it ‘makes me feel’. Some doctors proclaim Continue reading “Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Is It Healthy? Before You Drizzle, Read What The ‘Experts’ Say…”
From time to time one needs to give his body a rest from heavy foods. That’s where fruit comes in handy, especially in the morning. I find I actually do feel better when I only eat fruit in the morning. This really helps with elimination and increasing ones energy. You don’t need to always eat a big meal in the morning. Continue reading “‘1’ Super Huge Reason Why Fruit Alone Is Better For Breakfast…”
So many retire because of ill health. If one cannot optimally function because he can’t concentrate well or physically perform on a job, what does one do? Pills only suppress symptoms and never make one well again. Continue reading “The Fountain Of Youth And Healthy Aging: Why I Think I’ve Found It…”
I took a nose dive lately experimenting eating soy burger patties, crumbles, tofu, and sourdough bread. It really gummed my insides up! But, I’m OK. I went back to eating my berries and salad and rice and beans and began to feel better (after ruining how good I felt before.) Continue reading “Why Thumbs Down To Soy Burgers, Soy Milk And Tofu? Are Aches, Pains And Inflammation Enough Reasons?”
If you’ve read any number of my posts, you may remember my struggle with the idea of limiting high glycemic foods like potatoes, rice, pasta and bread. Blood sugar ups and downs really isn’t the best for our health. Intellectually, I know this, but putting it into practice may be quite another feat being we are ‘hooked’ on certain staple foods. Continue reading “Eating Beans, Rice, Pasta And Bread: Which One Is Healthiest?”
I lost 50 pounds a few years back, but I think some things I am eating are not health promoting. I asked someone who is in good physical shape, what they ate. It appears they favor a low glycemic diet. She said, ‘I eat very little meat, potato, bread, and pasta’.
Continue reading “Embracing The Low Glycemic Diet: No Potatoes And Grain? Reasons For Doing So…”
I think I’ve probably written a million and one pages about gluten and lectin. At least, it feels like it. I know this is a weight loss site, but in addition, it has evolved into a health and longevity site since I lost my 50 pounds. And, I really feel if you eat the way I do, you will lose all the unwanted weight you desire. Continue reading “‘6’ More Foods Like Wheat You May Have An ‘Allergic Reaction’ To…”
