Vegetarian and Vegan living tips

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Comment by Beth Miller on October 17, 2008 at 6:37am

Does anyone know what the truth is about the impact of soy foods on thyroid function? I really like soy foods, but I have been avoiding them because I keep reading that they are damaging to thyroid function, and I already have Hashimoto's disease, and auto-immune hypothyroidism. There are, of course, plenty of other fresh, natural foods for me to eat, and that's been fine, but I kind of miss some soy products. I've been limiting myself to the occasional tofu dish when I'm at a Chinese restaurant, but no soy milk, miso, etc. Let me know what you think! Thanks.

Comment by Tabitha on October 17, 2008 at 12:59am

Flu vaccinations may be WAY more sinister than we think! Watch this, guys, it will blow you away. Once you've watched, PLEASE have the courage to take action!!!!

Comment by JR on October 16, 2008 at 9:08pm

Interesting implication to cocreating my new body by becoming a vegan. This Week I opted not to take the flu vaccination shots, because animal proteins are in the vaccination.

My takeaway from the article was that I should fortify my body and health from the flu or other seasonal sickness by using a holistic approach of taking good care of myself thru physical rest, best eating, etc.

Here is helpful link
http://www.highroadhomeopathy.com/files/Don_t_Get_Stuck.pdf
http://www.highroadhomeopathy.com/files/Don_t_Get_Stuck.pdf
Don’t Get Stuck:. Pros and Cons About the Flu Shot. By Cristi Lewis, CHom. It’s that time of year: flu season. You’ve seen the signs at the pharmacy ...


I quote from the source that helped me make the decision.
2) Vaccines contain ingredients that may be detrimental to your
health. The influenza vaccine is made by inoculating the fluid from chick
embryos with a specific strain of the influenza virus. After being allowed to grow,
the virus is inactivated with formaldehyde (a proven carcinogen) and preserved
with Thimerosal, a mercury compound (known to cause neurological damage).
These chemicals remain in the vaccine and are injected into your bloodstream
along with the inactivated virus. Animal proteins are also included in the vaccine,
and there is also no additional screening for animal viruses or disease material that
may come from the chick embryos.
....

If you are in a “high risk category,” it is worthwhile to consider whether the
risk of contracting the flu is worth the risk of vaccination complications. If you are
a healthy, active person, a flu shot is not your best choice for preventing influenza.
Regardless of your health condition or age, choosing holistic health options that
strengthen your immune system and promote overall health are best. They
include:

1) Getting enough sleep. While 8 hours may not be what you need
(some people need less, others more), you should make it a point to get the
amount of good, restful sleep every night that makes you feel your best.

2) Avoiding sugar, white flour, and alcohol. Processed, refined foods
(a.k.a. junk food and fast food) and soda depress your immune system, increasing
your chances for contracting illness. Eat more whole grains and raw fruits and
vegetables (or steamed, if cooked).

3) Hydrating! We are severely dehydrated as a nation, mostly due to our
consumption of soda and coffee. Our bodies are 85% water, and every
biochemical process that makes our body function relies on water. Try to drink at
least 2 pints a day, especially in this dry fall weather when we turn on our heaters
and stoves inside.

4) Getting outside. New studies are linking our immune health to
adequate amounts of Vitamin D. Our bodies naturally make Vitamin D when our
skin is exposed to direct sunlight. But because of decreasing sunlight and
increasing cold during the winter months, we tend to get less than what we need.
Try to be outside for at least 20 minutes a day to get enough exposure (without
sunscreen, as it can hamper Vitamin D production).

Comment by JR on October 5, 2008 at 1:57pm

I have gra-ti-tude for all of our sharing and tips. Thank you.
My tip is cook in bulk and freeze in individual serving portions. This has helped me for the last three-four weeks. During the weekend, I cook/prepare my food for an upcoming week.

On the weekends, I prepare 3-4 dishes/meals (each having 4-5 servings) then immediately I place them in ovenware single serving dish bowls/plate, (I let them cool-down so as to not damage the freezer). After cooling-down, I place them in the freezer.
Also, I make 4-5 servings of a yummy oatmeal porridge dish (with granola, spices, trail mix, etc) and store in the fridge.

During the week, for breakfast I scope a cup full of my oatmeal porridge. In the mornings, I have a cup of orange juice and a cup of soymilk (anytime during the morning).

During the day, I have a vegetable-v8 like drink and a cup of soymilk sometime in the day. I don't use the microwave (for food); hence with the ovenware bowls I can use a toaster-oven. During the evening I have another cup of orange juice and soymilk. In my current evolution, this is how I manifest/allow for my nutrients. Also, this decreases my overall time spent cooking per each meal during the weekday.

(Side note, when I am cooking dry beans (kidney, pinto, etc), I semi-cook the whole bag of beans, and place in freezer the portion not used for that meal)

namaste, jr

Comment by JR on October 4, 2008 at 1:07pm

Andie, thank you for the video reference. It helps reinforced my promptings to becoming vegan. It also helps us better discern the food labels.
namaste, jr

Comment by Tabitha on September 29, 2008 at 9:42pm

Greetings!!
I have recently committed to a vegan diet, predominantly raw (same as what Andie is eating) and I just wanted to share my two new-found tips that I am practising myself:

1. Any vegans/vegos who are concerned about not getting their Omega 3, 6 & 9 from not eating fish, try Udo's Choice Oil. Udo's Choice is a mix of flax seed oil, sunflower seed oil, sesame seed oil, coconut oil, evening primrose oil, rice & oat germ oils, mixed at the correct ratio of 2:1:1 of Omega 3, 6 & 9. You just mix it in with your veges, salad or rice or soy mik drinks. Tastes yummy! Krill oil is another alternative...

2. How long since your colon had a good cleanse? Switching to a healthy vegan diet is great, but you still have to get all that poisonous muck out of your body that has built up over the years, a lot of which gets stuck in your bowels. If you are not pooing 2-3 times a day, there is room for improvement! Apparently, It should only take 4 hours for food to get from your mouth to the toilet, not days or even weeks as with most Westerners....anyway, for more info, check out www.blessedherbs.com You will be TOTALLY AMAZED!!!!

Comment by BetheSpark on September 28, 2008 at 11:14am

Thanks to all for your comments and ideas. I almost never eat meat, though I don't actually consider myself a vegetarian (yet!). That said, I am looking for new ideas on how to incorporate healthier eating as a lifestyle. Special thanks to Andie for sharing your foundation diet and links to other resources.

Comment by JR on September 27, 2008 at 8:46am

vegan is a person with a eating lifestyle that doesn't include meat, or milk products from animals. I am a vegan for three reasons:
1, science and my soul say that a non-meat eating lifestyle is the singular best way to live healthier and longer;
2, though the earth is unlimitedly abundant, using energy food to feed animals to be eaten by human is inefficient (hence this adds to global food crisis);
3, I don't want to indirectly/directly contribute to harm, or cause harm to any animals nor persons.

Comment by Mariana Velasquez on September 26, 2008 at 10:18pm

Maybe is the vocabulary that I don't understand...What is does VEGAN means??? Happy weekend to everyone

Comment by Maya Z. on September 24, 2008 at 12:34am

Hey Guys,

I have been a Vegetarian for over 16 years and now becoming more and more vegan. I have just started a 5 week gentle Vegan cleanse where I am going to try and avoid any preocessed food and really dive into making more delicious healthy food.

Just posted a yummy corn salad recipe and working on my food blog.

Love,

Maya

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