K's personal health journey (members read only): Smart Food Choices that Improve Your Health & Life

[Kätzchen]

If anybody has watched a good food documentaries, please post about it here. I always love to read or watch good films, so feel free to add your recommendations too, okay?

Ps/ Hey! Gemme is here, yay! Thanks Gemme!!!

[Kätzchen]

I have not watched this yet, but my doctor is an naturopath and she recommended watching this TEDx video on reversing diabetes II. I will be watching it this weekend.

[DapperButch]

Forks over Knives

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZb-35oV_7E

"The feature film Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods."

It is a whole foods, plant based diet.

[Kätzchen]

Thanks Dapper for that documentary recommendation! That's an really good documentary. I highly recommend watching it too!

Here's an supplemental Huffington Post article on why eating an plant based diet can save your life and reduce your health care costs (see link below).

https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/861672


Title of article:

Forks Over Knives: How An Plant-based Diet Can Save America (July 13, 2011).

[Kätzchen]

I'm implementing new habits in my breakfast, lunch and supper ritual's. I'm teaching myself new habits. I like omelet's for any meal, but I find that starting my day off with an power packed protein rich breakfast, with raw form veggies, leaves me in better shape, keeps my energy level stable, and is low impact on my blood sugar levels.

Today I made an three egg (brown, cage free, organic too) omelet. I used 1/8-th cup of water and a tiny splash of low salt soy sauce, instead of milk.

Once I pour the egg mixture into an skillet, lightly greased with grape-seed oil, and cook it using an medium level temperature, I prepare the veggies I want in my omelet. I used one rainbow leaf of Rainbow Chard (rinsed off, patted dry, then torn gently into little bits), an small sprinkling of julienned carrots, three tiny roasted garlic cloves and four walnut halves, and a small sprinkling of sunflower seeds.

Once the omelet is nearly cooked to an matte finish, I laid down an slice of Havarti cheese, piled on the veggies and the sunflower seeds. I covered up the skillet and turned the burner off, so it steamed for a few minutes. Once that's done, I fold over the omelet and placed four walnut halves on top, then drizzled about 3 tablespoons of my homemade Tumeric dressing sauce over the finished omelet.

It was very tasty, slightly crunchy, and simply delish!

I saved half of it back for my breakfast tomorrow morning.

Learning to enjoy more vegetables in their raw, uncooked state is improving my health and I feel satisfied longer because the body works harder to break down all the vitamins and nutrients in vegetables that don't necessarily need to be fully cooked and can be enjoyed in their raw state.

[Dominique]

SNIP:2) My doctor recommended that I eat an handful of nuts after each meal. There's something about nuts that helps your body to process foods that convert easily into sugar and keeps your blood sugar from escalating off the charts.SNIP>Kätzchen

Maybe incorporating a piece of kiwi each day.??!!??


For this moment, let’s talk about the Kiwi fruit. Studies have showed that Kiwi can be consumed by patients having type 1 and 2 diabetes.
Due to its fiber and fructose found in Kiwi fruits, the glycemic index is extremely low (53). This mean that eating this fruit will not increase blood sugar level significantly.
It contains Inositol necessary for controlling blood sugar levels in diabetics. It enhances the sensitivity of insulin in the human body which can lead to higher absorption of glucose into the cell that lessens the sugar in the blood stream.
Kiwi fruit is low in fat that aid in gaining weight. The weight of type 2 patients need to be regulated so that their diabetes will also controlled.
It has the ability of protecting DNA from oxygen related damage because Kiwi is high in phytonutrients. Though researchers are not yet certain which specific compounds that give a protective antioxidant capacity, they are convinced that with the help of these varieties of flavonoids and carotenoids act as antioxidant, these phytonutrients in kiwi may be responsible for this DNA protection.
Vitamin C and A is present that promotes faster healing process and good eyesight.
Besides it will help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease because it reduces the fats and diminishes the risk of blood clot;
Rich in polyphenols, and potassium, which may function individually to protect the blood vessels and heart.

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by Dominique

SNIP:2) My doctor recommended that I eat an handful of nuts after each meal. There's something about nuts that helps your body to process foods that convert easily into sugar and keeps your blood sugar from escalating off the charts.SNIP>Kätzchen

Maybe incorporating a piece of kiwi each day.??!!??


For this moment, let’s talk about the Kiwi fruit. Studies have showed that Kiwi can be consumed by patients having type 1 and 2 diabetes.
Due to its fiber and fructose found in Kiwi fruits, the glycemic index is extremely low (53). This mean that eating this fruit will not increase blood sugar level significantly.
It contains Inositol necessary for controlling blood sugar levels in diabetics. It enhances the sensitivity of insulin in the human body which can lead to higher absorption of glucose into the cell that lessens the sugar in the blood stream.
Kiwi fruit is low in fat that aid in gaining weight. The weight of type 2 patients need to be regulated so that their diabetes will also controlled.
It has the ability of protecting DNA from oxygen related damage because Kiwi is high in phytonutrients. Though researchers are not yet certain which specific compounds that give a protective antioxidant capacity, they are convinced that with the help of these varieties of flavonoids and carotenoids act as antioxidant, these phytonutrients in kiwi may be responsible for this DNA protection.
Vitamin C and A is present that promotes faster healing process and good eyesight.
Besides it will help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease because it reduces the fats and diminishes the risk of blood clot;
Rich in polyphenols, and potassium, which may function individually to protect the blood vessels and heart.

oh gosh, that's an EXCELLENT idea about adding Kiwi fruit to one's daily dietary intake. Thanks so much for letting me know, Dominique! I had no idea how Kiwi helps control blood sugars. I am adding this fruit to my grocery shopping list! Thanks so much for sharing!

[Kätzchen]

Today I went grocery shopping after I was done with my doctor visit. I bought:

Chia seeds, flax seeds, organic vegetables for garden salads, Sesame Tahini Sticks, Walnuts, and a box of Think Think Caramel Fudge, Marcaspone Cheese, French Sheep Feta Crumbles, and Late July Organic Tortilla Chips, and Plant Milk. Oh, and Kiwi Fruit!

[PlatinumPearl]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

If anybody has watched a good food documentaries, please post about it here. I always love to read or watch good films, so feel free to add your recommendations too, okay?

Cowspiracy 2014
What the Health 2017
Food Choices 2016
Forks Over Knives 2011
Vegucated 2011
Live and Let Live 2013
Food, Inc. 2008
Food Matters 2008
Hungry For Change 2012
Okja 2017
Blackfish 2013
Tyke Elephant Outlaw 2015
Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead 2010 & 2014

[Chained Daisy]

Originally Posted by PlatinumPearl

Cowspiracy 2014
What the Health 2017
Food Choices 2016
Forks Over Knives 2011
Vegucated 2011
Live and Let Live 2013
Food, Inc. 2008
Food Matters 2008
Hungry For Change 2012
Okja 2017
Blackfish 2013
Tyke Elephant Outlaw 2015
Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead 2010 & 2014

That`s an extensive and useful list, thanks for sharing.

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by PlatinumPearl

Cowspiracy 2014
What the Health 2017
Food Choices 2016
Forks Over Knives 2011
Vegucated 2011
Live and Let Live 2013
Food, Inc. 2008
Food Matters 2008
Hungry For Change 2012
Okja 2017
Blackfish 2013
Tyke Elephant Outlaw 2015
Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead 2010 & 2014

My favorite documentaries are Forks Over Knives, What The Health, and Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. Thanks for your additional listing of food documentaries, Pearl.

Originally Posted by Chained Daisy

That`s an extensive and useful list, thanks for sharing.

Thanks for dropping by, Daisy.

[Kätzchen]

Today I dropped by my.primary doctor's office for my check up. I'm down five pounds, since last month, for a total loss of 17 pounds since the first week of March.

I dropped by my favorite grocery store to buy a few groceries, mostly plant based foods, all organic, and got a great price on Plant Milk, by Bolthouse Farms.

I am now a firm believer in eating an 99 percent plant based diet. I add to my dietary intake of extra protein by using Think Thin bars (one per day, for dessert after supper ), and I also sparingly use fresh salmon, albacore tuna and mackerel or smoked oysters..... very sparingly, throughout the month. Organic cage free eggs too, sparingly.

Eventually, I will replace fish with fish oil Omega 3 vitamin supplements.

I love the weight loss I've encountered by adhering to an primarily Plant Based diet.

[DapperButch]

Platium Pearl! Thank you so much for this list!

Katzchen, have you also noticed an increase in energy since you went plant based?

I am wondering if anyone can suggest any vegan cookbooks? I am looking for easy to make meals that also freeze well.

Thanks

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Platium Pearl! Thank you so much for this list!

Katzchen, have you also noticed an increase in energy since you went plant based?

I am wondering if anyone can suggest any vegan cookbooks? I am looking for easy to make meals that also freeze well.

Thanks

Ohhhh, gosh, yes..... the energy I get from eating plant based diet foods is incredible! So far, I've yet to experience any food coma from eating plants. Which is a sure fire sign that your body is getting the BEST nutrition because plants scrub your body free of toxic elements. No meat based diet will ever scrub your body free of toxicity. No more coma land for me, thank heavens.

I have to ask why you're interested in freezing up your fresh foods. Is it because you are short of time to prepare your food? Or is it because you want to take your meals to work or carry with you in case of needing to eat elsewhere?

I can see why a person might want to freeze prepared meals ahead of time, but I was thinking it might not be such an kosher idea because food prep should be fresh. Plants should be fresh. Your time spent in preparing a fresh meal adds toward the time spent to sit down and enjoy a fresh meal.

I don't know though..... maybe someone in our community has experience with freezing fresh foods. I know you did not ask for my own personal take on freezing foods, but consider this:

Fresh food is by far better than consuming food that is not fresh. Also, fresh food is time worthy investment of your time well spent in creating better food behaviors and making better smart food choices. You could prepare an extra salad to take to work with you. If you make some awesome food creation that has a few left over servings, like an vegan casserole or vegan pizza or vegan soup, I could see refrigerating it for a couple of days, but the benefits of eating fresh foods outweighs the need to freeze or refrigerate.

But I think this is an worthy discussion to have because it's an examination of sorts which requires us to hold ourselves accountable to making better choices, eating fresh foods vs foods that are not freshly made, and it's good to sort out important matters to help create and foster an environment that supports smarter food and health behaviors.

I have yet to buy the vegan cookbook I featured in another post, but tomorrow is the day I plan to go by Powell's bookstore, to see if I can find a good vegan cookbook, at an good price.

Dapper, let's keep talking about time related issues as it concerns Plant Food Diet choices.

If I find a bunch of resources for you tomorrow, I'll post about them, ok?

Cheers,
Kätzchen

[Dominique]

This is a picture from the Walmart site (free shipping) Its a vegetable spiralizer. Instead of pasta, I use zucchini. OMG! Delicious. It makes the best oven potatoes too.

[homoe]

Cooked (2016) Netflix

Michael Pollan has done a lot of deep dives into our food and the culture around over the last few years. This all culminated in the landmark series that looks at what we eat, why we eat, and how we can all eat better. There is no gimmick here. No one’s trying to hawk some fad or trendy foodstuff on you. It’s just an examination of what ‘good food’ means and how to make it a bigger part of your everyday.

Give this a look see as well Miss Katz!

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

My favorite documentaries are Forks Over Knives, What The Health, and Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. Thanks for your additional listing of food documentaries, Pearl.



Thanks for dropping by, Daisy.

PlantPure Nation (2015)
This documentary continues where Forks Over Knives left off. Dr. T. Colin Campbell, his son Nelson and Kentucky State Representative Tom Riner join forces to spread knowledge about the scientifically backed health benefits of a whole food plant-based diet. The film is all about empowering people to make healthier, scientifically based decisions to fuel their bodies the best possible way despite corporate lobbies disseminating skepticism and trying to prevent change.
I know other movies as well and will be back to post soon!