*After The Cleanse*

[kitty45]

My name is kitty45 ive just completed day 7 i was going to do 10 but i messed up on day 8 i ate things i wasn;t suppose to and now i want to know can i start right back to the diet or cotinue to stop wiyh oj and does the oj mix have to be frsh sqeezed oranges? and i cant find organic oranges are store brought o.k. and is tropicana pur oj no pulp ok?

[peanutterb]

My name is kitty45 ive just completed day 7 i was going to do 10 but i messed up on day 8 i ate things i wasn;t suppose to and now i want to know can i start right back to the diet or cotinue to stop wiyh oj and does the oj mix have to be frsh sqeezed oranges? and i cant find organic oranges are store brought o.k. and is tropicana pur oj no pulp ok?

if you haven't already started with the lemonade i say go back on the cleanse. you'll technically be starting from day 1 on the counting chart but your body will adjust to the fast quicker. you can do it. stay strong and stay focuused.

as for the oj, for when you do complete your full ten day
you can use in - organic organges but no tropicanna or premade juice. you have to juice it self.

[Res]

LOL I meant *after* Easter. Yeah, I know what you mean about the word, "committment". It strikes terror into the hearts of warriors.

The Monday after Easter won't work for me either because I'll be out all day having fun. In the meantime I'm going to consider eating raw practice.

Hope everyone has a Lovely day today!

Love,
~Res

[Sim]

Wait, Res, Mt....!
I thought we were already doing a raw challenge! What's the difference between Alissa Cohen's one month challenge and what's going on right here on this thread? Clue in the clueless me...I've been 100% raw since January 21...

[anna27]

Hi all!

I finished my first MC (10 days) two weeks ago. I'm planning on doing another one (hopefully at least 14 days) in June. Until then, I'd like to do a short (3-5 day) juice fast once a month, just to "lighten up" a bit. I've done these before, and I use apple, grape, orange, pinapple, ginger, grapefruit, and "green" juice.

My question---would it be advisable to use the lax tea/swf for these 3-5 days? I really loved the effects they had on my cleanse. I haven't done them since I finished the MC, and my bm's have been fairly regular.

Thanks!
anna

[TeePee]

FYI

If you have Alissa Cohen's book, MAKE THE ENCHILADAS!!!

[mtmouse]

Wait, Res, Mt....!
I thought we were already doing a raw challenge! What's the difference between Alissa Cohen's one month challenge and what's going on right here on this thread? Clue in the clueless me...I've been 100% raw since January 21...

Well, Sim, you're the poster child! You're the inspiration for all the rest of us on the fence!

And I have to tell you: now we're twins! Because I sliced deep into my thumb with my mandoline, too! I'd rather be the "I eat 100% raw" kind of twin, frankly! LOL. And what did I have for dinner that night? Hot cooked rice with butter! "Comfort food" to the rescue, LOL!

BTW, I made the banana cream pie recipe (posted either above in this thread or in the Lemonhead Recipe Box thread), and it's terrific! Especially with TeePee's (?) divine chocolate sauce!

And I've got a pizza in the dehydrator for dinner now!

[Res]

I have to post this before I erase it again!! I just love this stuff.

The Seven Nutrients Americans are Most Deficient In
& How to Get Them
by www.SixWise.com

Eating healthy is on a lot of people's minds these days, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture's most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has found that many Americans' diets are still not up to par. The problem is not a lack of food, but rather a lack of nutritious foods that supply the vitamins and minerals our bodies depend on to function.

Fruits and vegetables provide many of the important nutrients that Americans don't get enough of.
In fact, about 30 percent of the calories that Americans consume daily are from nutrient-poor junk foods like sweets, desserts, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and salty snacks, a study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis found.
"What is really alarming is the major contribution of 'empty calories' in the American diet," said Gladys Block, professor of epidemiology and public health nutrition at the University of California, Berkeley. "We know people are eating a lot of junk food, but to have almost one-third of Americans' calories coming from those categories is a shocker. It's no wonder there's an obesity epidemic in this country."
Further, probably as a result of not eating nutritious foods, many Americans are lacking in crucial nutrients. Ironically, Block points out, it's possible to be overweight and still be undernourished.
"It's important to emphasize that sweets, desserts, snacks and alcohol are contributing calories without providing vitamins and minerals," Block says. "In contrast, such healthy foods as vegetables and fruit make up only 10 percent of the caloric intake in the U.S. diet. A large proportion of Americans are undernourished in terms of vitamins and minerals. You can actually be obese and still be undernourished with regard to important nutrients. We shouldn't be telling people to eat less, we should be telling people to eat differently."
Fortunately, whether you are underweight or overweight, getting the nutrients you need is relatively easy if you concentrate on eating a healthy, varied diet. Keep reading to find out which foods you need to stock up on to nourish your body optimally.
Seven Nutrients Many Americans are Lacking
The NHANES survey profiles what Americans are eating (based on about 9,000 people) compared to the Institute of Medicine's Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). Based on their results, many Americans could use to up their intakes of the following seven nutrients.
1. Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects your cells from damaging free radicals, may protect against cancer and Alzheimer's disease, helps your cells to communicate effectively and helps to boost your immune system. However, up to 93 percent of Americans are not getting enough.

• How Much You Should be Getting Daily: 15 milligrams (for adults 14 years and older)
• Excellent Food Sources: Mustard greens, Swiss chard, sunflower seeds (raw, preferably), turnip greens, almonds, spinach, papaya and olives

2. Vitamin C
Over 30 percent of Americans are not getting enough vitamin C, which is crucial for boosting your immune system, helping wounds heal, protecting against cancer and fighting against free radical damage.

• How Much You Should be Getting Daily: Women (19 years and over) 75 mg, men (19 years and over) 90 mg
• Excellent Food Sources: Red bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, parsley, lemon juice, strawberries, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cantaloupe, and grapefruit

Eating healthy foods, not taking supplements, is the ideal way to get the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients your body needs to stay healthy.
3. Fiber
Fiber helps to support bowel regularity, maintain normal cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and may help you maintain a healthy weight by staving off hunger. However, upwards of 96 percent of Americans are not getting enough.

• How Much You Should be Getting Daily: For Americans aged 19-50, 38 g for men, 25 g for women
• Excellent Food Sources: Turnip greens, raspberries, broccoli, Swiss chard, raw celery, kidney and pinto beans, squash, strawberries and asparagus

4. Magnesium
About 56 percent of Americans are lacking in magnesium, a nutrient that is essential to build and strengthen your bones, keep your blood circulating smoothly, support your heart health and help your nerves and muscles to relax.

• How Much You Should be Getting Daily: For Americans aged 31 years and up, 420 mg for men, 320 mg for women
• Excellent Food Sources: Swiss chard, spinach, squash, pumpkin seeds, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, black beans and navy beans

5. Vitamin A
Vitamin A helps to preserve and improve your eyesight, promotes healthy skin and boosts your immune function, but about 44 percent of Americans aren't getting enough.

• How Much You Should be Getting Daily: For Americans aged 14 and up, 900 mcg for men, 700 mcg for women
• Excellent Food Sources: Raw carrots, calf's liver, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, apricots, red bell peppers

6. Calcium
About 70 percent of Americans don't get enough calcium, which helps maintain strong bones, supports nerve and muscle function, and may help maintain normal blood pressure.

• How Much You Should be Getting Daily: Americans aged 19-50, 1,000 mg. Those over 50, 1,200 mg
• Excellent Food Sources: Yogurt, sesame seeds, milk, spinach, greens (mustard, turnip and collard), broccoli, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, asparagus, oranges

7. Potassium
Potassium helps your nerves and muscles function properly, maintains normal blood pressure and helps regulate body fluids, yet 97 percent of Americans aren't getting enough.

• How Much You Should be Getting Daily: For Americans aged 19 and up, 4,700 mg
• Excellent Food Sources: Swiss chard, spinach, crimini mushrooms, lima beans, avocado, pinto beans, papaya, lentils, eggplant, beets, strawberries

[Res]

You guys have my head spinning with these recipes. I'm not organized right now and it's bothering the heck out of me! Lots of transition happening here but hopefully things will calm down a bit.

Anyway, I have a book on it's way but I don't think I ordered the one with ENCHILADAs!!!

And banana cream pie????? Now I have to find it!!!

Sim: I haven't been all raw. Hence the 21 day challenge, or was that the 10 day challenge (notice I'm dropping the number of days). OK! Just kidding!

I have a foot long lizard in my house. He was there to greet me when I got home from work. Talk about not using my head. I tried to figure out a way to sweep him out of the house and ended up escorting him under my desk - which is right next to my room - which I'm hoping he doesn't consider me his electric blanket and end up on my face tonight. Living with me is one thing but he has to keep his cold grubby claws off of me. *chuckle

Anywhere, where was I? Oh yeah, food. lol

So: my first dehydrator experience with the new one. The onion bread did NOT dry like it did in the other dehydrator and this one seems like it ran forever.

Also, I dried zucchini with a sprinkle of seat salt and a nice dusting of dill. However, they didn't dry until brittle, they're sort of chewy.

So much to do - so little time.

[bizybee]

Hi All,

Today I am on day 9 and I am a first time MC, I gotta tell ya that it was a really great experience and I will be cleansing about 2-3 times a year, I am going for 11 days because my BF started a day after me- this way we will end the cleanse together. So about the OJ - can I buy organic orange juice say in wholes foods or Essene foods????

Bizybee