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I hope he feels better soon! I am lactose intolerant myself and have been diagnosed with IBS. I've attached a list of dairy foods and their lactose content, when I ate dairy I got to the point to where I would only eat butter and hard cheese, i.e. cheddar, provolone, small amounts of mozzarella. I usually bought it in the…

The M word, ugh, hang in there. You might consider joining a fitness group, i.e. boot camp or running. I joined a running group about 6 months ago and it has pushed me to get in better shape plus I have met some friends in the process. Its a good place to find friends who share your interests. Best of luck to you.

Kim Barnouin is one of the authors. It should be at just about any bookstore. It's usually in the diet section. It's very popular. Skinny *kitten* is another book she just published.

Don't know if anyone is checking this forum anymore but here is a good nutrition site I found: http://www.veganpeace.com/nutrient_information/veganfoodpyramid/vegan_food_pyramid.htm

I recently read Food and Mood by Elizabeth Somer. It listed vitamins that are essential for mood: B6, B12, Folic Acid, Iron, Selenium, and zinc. B12 is especially important for vegans to supplement. I believe the only way we can get B12 from a natural source is from sea vegetables such as kale. Nutritional yeast is another…

I recently read Food and Mood by Elizabeth Somer. It listed vitamins that are essential for mood: B6, B12, Folic Acid, Iron, Selenium, and zinc. B12 is especially important for vegans to supplement. I believe the only way we can get B12 from a natural source is from sea vegetables such as kale. Nutritional yeast is another…

Hello everyone, I am on day two of a no flour, no sugar eating plan. I have been eating a lot of sugary stuff lately and need to get back on track. I have noticed my moods going up and down like they normally do when I eat like crap. I'm mostly relying on Food for Life bread (sprouted grains), sweet potatoes and short…

[/quote] I agree with everything you said. I am not vegan but ovolacto vegetarian. I did it for a totally different reason than most. I was having HORRIBLE migraines. I mean 2-3 times a week, in the bed, lights out, blinds closed, sunglasses, throwing up migraines. My doctor suggested keeping a migraine diary and…

Here are a couple of good websites; the first one is from a registered dietitian who does a great job of explaining how to get adequate protein on a vegan diet, it's really a lot easier than people think. The second one has a lot of vegetarian/vegan recipes. Keep in mind that a vegetarian diet including eggs and dairy can…

Welcome msarro, cmstief, tazfather, bethaudrey, ghanie, and naugustyniak!!! I have been falling down on the job lately but am committed to getting my butt back in gear. For those who haven't heard of it, "clean eating club" is another great thread on here. Look forward to hearing more from you.

Hey, thanks for keeping it going purrr. I have been busy running a lot and looking for a full-time job, I just finished my first marathon on April 11th. There's a new book out called the Engine 2 diet. It's written by a fire fighter here in Austin. I'm trying to catch it when its not checked out at my library. It's about…

Welcome! Be sure to visit the clean eating thread. It's under food and nutrition. Best of luck to you!

Welcome Kay! Getting the full level of all amino acids (building blocks of proteins) is easier than once thought in a vegan diet. It was once thought that you had to combine foods at the same meal, i.e. beans and rice to get complete protein. Unfortunately this myth persists even though it was proven otherwise in the 80s.…

Diet so far today: Pre-run meal/breakfast: Oatmeal w/ 1 tbsp. maple syrup Goodbelly probiotic drink 1 Clif Shot electrolyte gel Lunch: Bowl of brown rice with Bragg's liquid aminos (healthy alternative to soy sauce) Cup of refried beans Mid afternoon snack: Broccoli w/ onions, cashews and canola oil

Welcome Trail Runner, That's beyond my expertise. If it was me I would see a dermatologist. I believe in a good balance of alternative medicine and traditional medicine. I do a lot of research on meds, I figure the longer a med has been around, the safer it probably is. Nutrition is one area I don't listen to M.D.s on.…

Welcome Spiritmi, I think we are very slowly getting to a point in this society where vegetarian/vegan diets will be more accepted. I think I've mentioned here how a kid could eat fast food regularly and get less grief than going vegetarian. I have yet to hear about a case of a protein deficiency, yet you hear all the time…

Hey Meg, There is a lot of conflicting information out there about soy. At first I thought the estrogen theory was a myth but it is possible seeing that chemicals from polycarbonate plastic can have similar hormone imitating abilities. Mass consumption of soy is relatively recent so moderation seems like a safe strategy.…

Welcome Lara Marie, I have had tempeh twice and have not been impressed with it either. I much prefer hard tofu over tempeh. You can find tofu pre seasoned at some health food stores and "natural" grocery stores. Seafood is both more humane and healthier than most animal proteins so don't beat yourself up too much. There…

Raw veganism is pretty hard core, best of luck to you! I hear you about the cheese, I have read that milk products contain a kind of opiate so that a mother's young will continue to want more of it, it makes sense but I have not verified it. Anyway, that might explain why its so hard to give it up. There is a chemical in…

Hey shanrock, I generally try to limit gluten in my diet. I am not celiac, recently got tested, but I read an article about 6 months ago that mentioned how difficult gluten is to digest. Once excluding it my stomach problems improved even more. The problem I run into a lot with gluten free bread and pasta is that they are…

For clean eaters and not so clean eaters:), I've started a new thread called the vegan club. This thread is for everyone interested, not just vegans or vegetarians. Feel free to ask me any questions you have about veganism. The thread is listed under food and nutrition. Best of luck to everyone here and keep up the good…

Going with a great idea the clean eating club came up with, I'm including my diet so far today. Please feel free to add yours as well. This is a great way to discover new vegan foods and recipes. Breakfast/pre-run meal 1 bowl of oatmeal w/ a tbsp. of maple syrup 1 banana 1 Goodbelly probiotic drink 2 cups water Post run…

Hey Meg, Skinny ***** is what made me change my diet as well. I hear you on the bacon and cheese. That is all I really miss but I don't miss the way they made me feel after wards:) Like I mentioned earlier sometimes soy cheese has casein so be sure to check the labels if you're hard core like me. I would use the MFP food…

Thanks for the reply Molly. The China Study was one of the most extensive food studies ever. It focused on peoples' diets around the world and came to the conclusion that animal protein is directly linked to many many diseases including heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's. I know there are many studies out there relating…

I have been vegan for over a year now and have felt a lot better since making the change. I would like to invite everyone, not just vegans/vegetarians to post questions, vegan recipes, nutrition info., etc. I will do my best to respond to any posts within 24 hrs. Here are some of the reasons I think being vegan has…

Hey Barbie Cat, I am surprised at fiber one's aspartame content, that is really unbelievable!! I'm a big fan of oatmeal myself. It seems to keep me full and going strong throughout the morning. If you're a big fan of fiber one, health food stores usually have brands like Barbara's that imitate common brand names but are…

Good for you Zara. Aspartame or Nutra Sweet becomes formaldahyde inside your body. It took a lot of pressure from beverage companies for the FDA to finally approve it. Once you give up soda for a while you hardly miss it! If you miss the fizz, there are plenty of brands of sparkling water out there. Just read the labels to…

I'm in. I have to agree with Dave that I have never felt better. If there is anything here I still struggle with, its eating portions that are too big. I strongly recommend a whole foods diet to anyone. Its pretty tough at first because you have to overcome cravings for fried foods and high glycemic foods such as refined…

I hear you!!! The problem with so many short news bytes and advertisements is that they focus on one thing; i.e.resveretrol, omega 3s, etc. Paying attention to the latest studies and diet supplement manufacturers will make your head spin! I go with what has stayed constant over the years. Eat plenty of fruits and…

Funny indeed but these are the security questions my bank requires me to answer to get my account info. Minus the last medication I took:)