Food and Health

[Mossy]

I have plans to go to the ACME oyster house for oysers and beer this evening for a busness meeting and i know ill blow through over a dozen raw oysters ...

Ha ha you just dropped yourself in there.....it is nothing to do with the oysters and All to do with the Beer.

I've lost 45 pounds and no longer miss any of the foods I gave up

Good on You pop..that is what happens..your Tastes change...you start to Prefer Good Fuel....

On a side note, has any one checked their pH with an accurate 8 up the rear?

Oh...I'm Scared to Ask......H Reading..?:..Imagine trying to explain That one out in Accident & Emergency.....

 

[The Elvis]

I Hear you b16guy....:tiphat:.....especially for the First steps in the PH Plan we will try to make you Feel Better with the smallest lifestyle changes..the BS is an Addition to your diet..not taking away..so there is no Hardship there..


Your Next Best step would be to Stop all sugar but we Appreciate that it is a Big Step and we don't expect it all at once.

Can I ask do you have a soda habit....?...

If you Do...I'd much rather see you replace even 1 can of soda a day with water or mineral water than deprive you of your crab bisque....:thumbs:..

or even consider Adding a green juice to your day..it will Help..and it is an Addition to your day..not a take away...:Medibles:...mmmmm....take aways....

Yea #1 im addicted to coke-cola kinda bad! the past few summer months Ive got myself down to 1 or 2 cokes a day. I mostly drink sweet tea made with sugar 1 1/2 cup sugar to 1 gallon

 

[The Elvis]

Here #1 and others. i drink a Mexican import coke in a glass bottle. its from Mexico city and is made with brown sugar!

 

[Darth Vapour]

Have you tried lemon water guy? Two big cups in the morning is awesome, plus you can save the peel for some zest, rubs.... Whatever you want really. Root posted a thread on lemons and their health benefits a while aho

 

[The Elvis]

The last time I went to AMCE oyster house this is what they gave me!

 

[The Elvis]

Have you tried lemon water guy? Two big cups in the morning is awesome, plus you can save the peel for some zest, rubs.... Whatever you want really. Root posted a thread on lemons and their health benefits a while aho

I like Lemon water with a splash of sugar.

 

[The Elvis]

The last Po-boy I had down in the French quarter. That is fried shrimp with a Dijon mustard sauce on French bread with cheddar cheese shrimp grits and sweet potato fries!

YOU GUYS SEE MY DELi MA!

 

[Root]

You poor guy!!! What a horrible "deli-ma" you have...seafood, crab, oysters, fried shrimp...french bread...

As long as you regularly eat well, an occasional unhealthy meal won't hurt.
Eek and I can tell when we are out and eat food we aren't used to. You learn to listen to your body and it will tell you what it needs and doesn't need.

Taking the baking soda for a week and then stopping for a few days will show you how well it works.
Drinking lemon juice has many benefits too
http://tasty-yummies.com/2013/03/18/10-benefits-to-drinking-warm-lemon-water-every-morning/

10 Benefits to Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning

by BETH @ TASTY YUMMIES


Something that has been very important for my body during this 7-Day Spring Cleanse, but has also been a part of my daily routine for a few months now, is drinking warm lemon water. I have started (almost) every day with a glass of warm lemon water and it has made a huge differences for me. Warm lemon water in the morning helps kickstart the digestion process for the day. According to Ayurvedic philosophy, choices that you make regarding your daily routine either build up resistance to disease or tear it down. Ayurveda invites us to get a jump-start on the day by focusing on morning rituals that work to align the body with nature’s rhythms, balance the doshas and foster self-esteem alongside self-discipline.

There are many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries. The two biggest are lemons’ strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and their use as a weight loss aid because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many substances–notably citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene–that promote immunity and fight infection.
HOW TO DO IT: You should be using purified water and it should be lukewarm not scalding hot. You want to avoid ice cold water, since that can be a lot for your body to process and it takes more energy to process ice cold water than the warm. Always use fresh lemons, organic if possible, never bottled lemon juice. I squeeze 1/2 a lemon with each glass and I drink it down first thing before I eat a single thing, or workout, etc.

10 Benefits to Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning​

1) Aids Digestion. Lemon juice flushes out unwanted materials and toxins from the body. It’s atomic composition is similar to saliva and the hydrochloric acid of digestive juices. It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that is required for digestion. Lemons are also high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen ama, or toxins, in the digestive tract. The digestive qualities of lemon juice help to relieve symptoms of indigestion, such as heartburn, belching and bloating. The American Cancer Society actually recommends offering warm lemon water to cancer sufferers to help stimulate bowel movements.
2) Cleanses Your System / is a Diuretic. Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials in part because lemons increase the rate of urination in the body. Therefore toxins are released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy. The citric acid in lemons helps maximize enzyme function, which stimulates the liver and aids in detoxification.
3) Boosts Your Immune System. Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds. They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) found in lemons demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects, and is used as complementary support for asthma and other respiratory symptoms plus it enhances iron absorption in the body; iron plays an important role in immune function. Lemons also contain saponins, which show antimicrobial properties that may help keep cold and flu at bay. Lemons also reduce the amount of phlegm produced by the body.
4) Balances pH Levels. Lemons are one of the most alkalizing foods for the body. Sure, they are acidic on their own, but inside our bodies they’re alkaline (the citric acid does not create acidity in the body once metabolized). Lemons contain both citric and ascorbic acid, weak acids easily metabolized from the body allowing the mineral content of lemons to help alkalize the blood. Disease states only occur when the body pH is acidic. Drinking lemon water regularly can help to remove overall acidity in the body, including uric acid in the joints, which is one of the primary causes of pain and inflammation.
5) Clears Skin. The vitamin C component as well as other antioxidants helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes and it helps to combat free radical damage. Vitamin C is vital for healthy glowing skin while its alkaline nature kills some types of bacteria known to cause acne. It can actually be applied directly to scars or age spots to help reduce their appearance. Since lemon water purges toxins from your blood, it would also be helping to keep your skin clear of blemishes from the inside out. The vitamin C contained in the lemon rejuvenates the skin from within your body.
6) Energizes You and Enhances Your Mood. The energy a human receives from food comes from the atoms and molecules in your food. A reaction occurs when the positive charged ions from food enter the digestive tract and interact with the negative charged enzymes. Lemon is one of the few foods that contain more negative charged ions, providing your body with more energy when it enters the digestive tract. The scent of lemon also has mood enhancing and energizing properties. The smell of lemon juice can brighten your mood and help clear your mind. Lemon can also help reduce anxiety and depression.
7) Promotes Healing. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), found in abundance in lemons, promotes wound healing, and is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of healthy bones, connective tissue, and cartilage. As noted previously, vitamin C also displays anti-inflammatory properties. Combined, vitamin C is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of good health and recovery from stress and injury.
8) Freshens Breath. Besides fresher breath, lemons have been known to help relieve tooth pain and gingivitis. Be aware that citric acid can erode tooth enamel, so you should be mindful of this. No not brush your teeth just after drinking your lemon water. It is best to brush your teeth first, then drink your lemon water, or wait a significant amount of time after to brush your teeth. Additionally, you can rinse your mouth with purified water after you finish your lemon water.
9) Hydrates Your Lymph System. Warm water and lemon juice supports the immune system by hydrating and replacing fluids lost by your body. When your body is deprived of water, you can definitely feel the side effects, which include: feeling tired, sluggish, decreased immune function, constipation, lack of energy, low/high blood pressure, lack of sleep, lack of mental clarity and feeling stressed, just to name a few.
10) Aids in Weight Loss. Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. Studies have shown people who maintain a more alkaline diet, do in fact lose weight faster. I personally find myself making better choices throughout the day, if I start my day off right, by making a health conscious choice to drink warm lemon water first thing every morning.

 

[Wait what?]

The most important thing I developed was a forgiving nature towards myself, when I lost weight. Lots of people who lose it and keep it off say they stopped binging and falling off as much when they stopped beating themselves up for it

 

[Root]

Yes...food should be enjoyed...My absolute favorite food is donuts. During stressful times I crave donuts.

I have gained and loss weight several times. The reason the weight came back was because I hadn't changed my eating habits.
This time, with the help from AFN we have changed our eating habits and eat natural foods with no preservatives...
smoothies to get as much fruits and veggies as possible...
I went from drinking coffee all day to a few cups in the morning and lemon water the rest of the day. I also like to put a little of my cannabis tincture in the lemon.