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Name Brand Glucophage?
My doctor prescribed the name brand Glucophage for me on Monday, since I don't tolerate the generic Metformin very well. My pharmacy just called to tell me that the manufacturer has discontinued Glucophage. WTF? I tried Googling it to see if there was any news about Merck discontinuing Glucophage, but can't find anything.…
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Mental Wellness Summit
A lot of us deal with mental health issues, either in ourselves or our loved ones, in addition to our physical health issues. This is a free, online summit that is taking place September 25th to October 2nd, in case anyone is interested: http://mentalwellnesssummit2.com/
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Human Carnivore Study
In case anyone is interested, there's a study that's about to begin on the carnivore diet in humans, and they are still accepting participants. http://nequalsmany.com/hello-world/ It's not a scientific study, and the results will all be self-reported. Still, it looks like an interesting experiment. They have over 300…
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Gymnema Sylvestre - Has anyone tried it?
I saw a Functional Medicine doctor last week (yay!) and one of her suggestions was to use gymnema sylvestre to try to curb sugar cravings. The interwebz, of course, have lots of info on the stuff, but I was wondering if anyone in this group has any personal experience. A couple articles I found:…
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Got any good salmon recipes?
I bought a big bag of frozen, wild caught salmon filets at Costco. But I don't know what to do with them. :(
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Does Anyone Else Have This Shameful Habit?
Hi, I'm MyriiStorm and I'm a cheeseaholic. I just did a quick inventory in my fridge and found ten different varieties of cheese. Surely I'm not alone in this!
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Keto Fest 2017
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/311638984/ketofest-2017 Is anyone planning to go? It's happening July 15-16th in New London, CT. Sounds like a good time! "Talks by authors, journalists, and scientists including but not limited to Jimmy Moore, Ivor Cummins, Dr. Jeffry Gerber, Dr. Eric Westman, and Megan Ramos. If we…
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A Bit of Whining
So. . . I went through an incredibly stressful few months, home life completely disrupted, and no access to a kitchen. I started out trying to maintain healthy eating, but it became more and more difficult as time went on. Eventually I not only gave up on trying to stay LCHF, but I actually started bingeing on sugar again.…
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Sweet Freedom Summit - End Sugar Addiction for Good
Free online summit April 10-17: sweetfreedomsummit.com/?idev_id=22&idev_username=hto
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Free Webinar on Keto and Athletic Performance
For all you athletes out there: Next Monday, March 20th, Christopher Kelly and Dr. Tommy Wood will be giving a free webinar. Even if you can't watch it live, you can register and they will send you the recording. http://keto-webinar.nourishbalancethrive.com/
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Parmesan Zucchini Fries
2 medium zucchini 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 large egg, beaten 1/4 tsp garlic powder salt & pepper to taste* Preheat oven to 425F * Line a baking sheet with parchment paper * Cut the zucchini into sticks approx. 1/4" to 1/2" thick * Stir together the cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl * Put the…
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"Is Down Under's DAA Really in Bed with Big Food?"
Here's an interesting indictment of the Dietitians Association of Australia. Turns out the U.S. is not the only country whose health officials are heavily influenced by the processed food industry. http://foodmed.net/2017/01/23/daa-bed-big-food-low-fat-paleo-lchf/
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Ranking of Sweeteners - Best to Worst
I came across this article, and found it enlightening. It's not looking at carb content, but it does explain the good, the bad, and the ugly about a lot of sweeteners. http://well.org/nutrition/sugar-alternatives-ranked-best-to-worst/?inf_contact_key=69677ed98a6478333755d8514ab5a6d47ec09d61ccaca5fedaf5a15bc4f20480
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Post Holiday Workout
Dustin and Genevieve style: https://youtu.be/lQ6-nCLeDsI
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Eliminating Nightshades?
I was poking around Pedram Shojai's website (The Urban Monk) and his "7 Day reboot" program. One of the things he recommends doing is eliminating nightshades for the 7 days (up to a few weeks). Apparently, they can cause inflammation in some folks, and those people benefit from avoiding them. Has anyone here had experience…
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Just as Cool In Person
I met Amy Berger this week, and she is just as cool in person as she is in her blog. She was so helpful, and answered all the questions I had about nutrition, cholesterol, supplements, exercise, medications, BG readings and more. She does phone and Skype consultations, but since we're both in the Washington, D.C. metro…
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Dr. Mercola Interviews Dr. Jason Fung about Fasting
This is the most comprehensive discussion of fasting I have seen to date. The discuss the how's and why's, the effects, and the myths about fasting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETJ2YYOdBNE
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Claims About Benefits & Harms of Statins are Not Evidence-Based
Dr. Aseem Malhotra being interviewed by SkyNews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuhW4e-Ych0&feature=youtu.be I think the most disturbing part of this interview is where he says that up to 29% of patients who take statins have adverse side effects, but the official literature says it is around 1%.
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What do you do with Mascarpone?
I bought some, now I'm wondering what I should do with it. What are your favorite ways to eat Mascarpone?
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Fat Summit
Free online summit November 7-14. "Join Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Carrie Diulus, and over 30 of the world’s top experts as they dispel the biggest MYTHS about fat, and reveal the latest research about how to eat, move and supplement your diet for improved health and longevity!" Looking at the schedule, they have some of the same…
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Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers
1 lb. ground beef (I use 80/20) 1 medium onion, chopped 3 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded 6 oz. tomato sauce 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. chili powder 3 bell peppers * Preheat oven to 350F. Cut the peppers in half and remove seeds and membrane. * Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a…
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Resistant Starch
I was watching an interview with Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Chris Kresser, and Dr. Kresser mentioned that eating "resistant starch" can be beneficial in a LCHF diet. Does anyone have experience with resistant starch? Here's an article that explains what it is: https://authoritynutrition.com/resistant-starch-101/ Apparently, if…
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Fettuccine Alfredo - keto style
I finally bought a spiralizer today and made some zoodles (zucchini noodles). So quick and easy! Then I made this sauce: http://therecipecritic.com/2016/02/the-best-homemade-alfredo-sauce-ever/ I doubled the fresh minced garlic and omitted the garlic powder. Other than that, I followed the recipe as is. It is wonderful!…
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Thoughts on Kombucha?
My son makes his own, so I have a never-ending supply if I want it. When he puts fresh ginger in a batch, I just want to guzzle a gallon! I know it has probiotics, which are beneficial, but I'm concerned about the sugar content, so I've been hesitant to drink more than about 4 oz. here and there. What are your experiences…
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Effects of LCHF on Kidney Function?
My co-worker's husband is T2D. He went to a nutritionist last week, who told him he should try a vegan diet. Her reasoning is that he is showing signs of impaired kidney function, and the lower protein in a vegan diet would be beneficial. Does this sound right to you? Anyone with experience in this area? I gave my…
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Lower-Cost Protein Sources
I'm having a hard time meeting my minimum protein most days. I would love to be able to eat a T-bone steak for dinner each night, but most meats put a strain on my budget. I don't mind eating eggs a few times a week, but don't want them every day. What are some other sources of protein that don't cost an arm and a leg? Is…
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What's your favorite cauliflower recipe?
Trader Joe's had lovely, huge heads of cauliflower today, so I had to buy one. Now I'm trying to decide what to do with it. What is your favorite way to have cauliflower?
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Austrian Study on Carnivores vs. Vegetarians
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/vegetarians-are-less-healthy-and-have-a-lower-quality-of-life-than-meat-eaters-scientists-say-9236340.html Does it seem like more of the scientific community is coming around to this way of thinking? Or is it just that I'm noticing it more?
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How do you know you're in/out of ketosis?
I see people post things like, "I ate [high carb food] and it threw me out of ketosis." Or, "I'm back in ketosis now." How can you tell? I'm still very new to LCHF, so I doubt I'll be in ketosis soon, but am curious what to expect and what to look for.
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It felt sooooooooo good!
Today, for the first time in decades, I ate bacon with NO GUILT! I'm loving this LCHF stuff. <3
