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B-12 deficiencies
I found this article/case study very interesting. (I've been reading a lot about B-12 since I started injections once a week. I do think I feel sharper now with the supplementation.) http://www.ancestralizeme.com/2013/07/26/case-study-b12-deficiency-cushings-syndrome-and-hypothyroidism/
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Whole 30 approved salad dressing ideas?
Although I will do the balsamic vinegar plus olive oil drizzle most of the time on my salad, I do like a good tangy dressing. Anyone have suggestions for yummy, zingy salad dressings that are Whole 30 approved? I typically use Newman's Own Olive Oil and Vinegar, but read the ingredients today and saw that there's some…
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Ebb and flow in energy levels and satiety
I stumbled on this posting for the "Eat More, Weigh Less" group, and found it very interesting as I think it describes some of what I've been experiencing after all these years of eating SAD and trying calorie restriction. I know just this weekend I really hit a wall and felt like I could not sleep enough. Today I feel…
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Determining Goals
So I've just gone through and calculated my TDEE and have re-set my goals to up my caloric intake (another 400 calories/day) and re-adjusted the carb/fat/protein levels to skew toward fat and protein and well away from carbs to really try to get myself into the correct primal mindset (more veggies, fewer fruit and of…
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Net carbs?
What is your opinion of "net carbs" or "active" carbs. I don't know much about it, other than it seems to be the number of grams carbs total, minus the fiber grams. I ask as I just tried a Quest protein bar (pretty tasty), but it's high in carbs (as most protein bars are), but the label says "only 5 g net carbs" because…
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kicking sugar and refined carbs
I did a cleanse in January, which eliminated all sugar (aside from fruit), refined grains/carbs (some whole grains were allowed), and limited protein to fish for part of the cleanse, then eliminated all but vegan sources. It was only 15 days, but I felt great overall, and was proud to feel like I'd gotten away from sugar…
