I THINK I SCREWED UP MY METABOLISM

[navajo001]

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Sugar in the raw is still a highly processed, nutritionally empty "food".

http://www.naturalphysiques.com/cms/index.php?itemid=109

*SIGH* I was affraid of that. I do use natural wildflowr honey to sweeten a lot of things, but when the kids want something as a treat I was trying to find a better alternative to the whilte over refined sugar. I'll keep looking for Rapidura.

Thanks!

 

[navajo001]

Do not worry about sourdough yet.
Buy some whole wheat flour, and some unbleached white flour.
Mix half and half to make this recipe http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/08/dining/081mrex.html
Each time you make it, change the ratio to more whole wheat untill you are at 100%.
This does not ferment as much as sourdough, but it will give you good experience working with whole wheat, and getting used to a more sour taste.

White rice is not the end of the world or a hill to die on. Just make sure its not polished or enriched and you will be miles ahead already.
You can make a goal of one year to make a full switch to brown rice, for the sake of the family.
Or however long you want it to be.
Then you have learn about soaking it

IU is short for international unit.

Evaporated Cane Juice is the only sugar that is actually whole.
Still has some heat applied to it, but its quite low.
Can be found by these two names.
Sucanat and Rapadura.

WOW! That bread recipe will take some forward planning!

I have trouble remembering to brush my teeth some mornings! HA!

I haven't checked but are the cook times on white and brown rice the same? I could just mix some and keep adding more brown as the time goes. Might have to try that.

Thanks!

Tom

 

[navajo001]

Hey, try Basmati Brown Rice. Most good grocery stores carry some. It isn't cheap if you buy it there (don't let your eyes bug out too much, just swallow hard and buy it anyway). You can try it that way, and if you like it, you can order it in bulk online.

It is brown rice, but it tastes nothing like brown rice. In fact, it doesn't really taste like white rice either, but it tastes so much better that everyone we've sprung it on has liked it better than white rice. Just a little more flavorful, no bland bitterish taste like brown rice usually has. Hard to describe.

The big difference between white and brown rice is the B6 content - brown rice has lots, white rice really doesn't. And if you've got weight and body regulation issues, you need a good source of B6.

I haven't seen the basmati Brown. But then again I wasn't looking for it. I'll keep an eye out. Of course, I just bought this 20 LB bag of white Basmati a while back and have a LOT left.

I didn't know the B6 info. Thanks for telling me. more stuff to study!

Tom

 

[navajo001]

I am NOT an expert - but we just tried brown Jasmine rice, and I LOVED it! (I hate brown rice ) But this stuff was great!

Thanks for the article on sugar, WZ. And I cannot remember the name, but in the organic section of Kroger, I bought a bag of natural sugar. Crystals not as dark or as big as Sugar in the Raw (what the heck is turbinado sugar anyway?), and it said on the back evaporated cane juice. Or was it dehydrated? Anyway, I know when I use it, I'm able to use much less than I do of traditional sugar, b/c it seems sweeter. I have yet to find Sucanat... Next time I buy it (have to plan trips to Kroger b/c it's so far away), I'll pay attention to the brand name

And again, I had no idea there even WAS Jasmine Brown either.

Looks like I need to keep my eyes open a bit more while shopping, huh?

 

[Bubblingbrooks]

Do not worry about sourdough yet.
Buy some whole wheat flour, and some unbleached white flour.
Mix half and half to make this recipe http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/08/dining/081mrex.html
Each time you make it, change the ratio to more whole wheat untill you are at 100%.
This does not ferment as much as sourdough, but it will give you good experience working with whole wheat, and getting used to a more sour taste.

White rice is not the end of the world or a hill to die on. Just make sure its not polished or enriched and you will be miles ahead already.
You can make a goal of one year to make a full switch to brown rice, for the sake of the family.
Or however long you want it to be.
Then you have learn about soaking it

IU is short for international unit.

Evaporated Cane Juice is the only sugar that is actually whole.
Still has some heat applied to it, but its quite low.
Can be found by these two names.
Sucanat and Rapadura.

WOW! That bread recipe will take some forward planning!

I have trouble remembering to brush my teeth some mornings! HA!

I haven't checked but are the cook times on white and brown rice the same? I could just mix some and keep adding more brown as the time goes. Might have to try that.

Thanks!

Tom

That bread takes all of 8-10 minutes to make.
Mix when you get up in the morning and leave it for the day.
Finish after dinner! Or start after dinner, and finish in the morning.
It almost makes itself!

 

[navajo001]

All righty then! Another observation I have made.

Since I have changed my eating style, I have gained girth around my belly but am losing it off my butt and face (Yeah, I know, all these years and my kids are right, my head and butt have a bit too much in common!)

Just thought I'd share that little tid bit since we're all friends here now!

So let me give another example of a normal day's food for me and see if I am doing better:

Breakfast:
Home made plain yogurt with strawberries and home made granola.

Lunch:
Bit of beef or pork roast broiled, green beans, sweet potatoes, carrots, and asparagus all sauteed in butter/coconut oil/and or bacon grease, water to drink.

Snack (sometimes):
A few ocean salted almonds

Dinner:
Fried beef steak (in bacon grease), big salad with home made dressing (sour cream, whole milk, and dry Ranch mix), a glass of whole milk.

I also take ACV with Honey twice a day, 6000 IU(?) of D3, 1 TBS Cod Liver Oil per day.

So, am I doing better?

Every once in a GREAT while, I'll have a slice of home made bread or a hand full of chips.

OH! I also have GOT to stop the Diet Mountain Dew habbit. I have less than 1 20 oz bottle a day but just sip it all day long! NOT good, I know!

Anyway, that's my update and questions for the day and I really appreciate you all sticking with me through this!

Tom

 

[navajo001]

That bread takes all of 8-10 minutes to make.
Mix when you get up in the morning and leave it for the day.
Finish after dinner! Or start after dinner, and finish in the morning.
It almost makes itself!

No, I meant that I would have to remember to start it in the mornings...

BTW, I keep reading on here about soaking the grains and lacto fermentation.

Is this something covered in Nourishing Traditions or is there some other source I can read up about it?

I have only read the "Talking part" of NT so far and haven't started the recipe section yet.

thanks mucho!

 

[Bubblingbrooks]

That bread takes all of 8-10 minutes to make.
Mix when you get up in the morning and leave it for the day.
Finish after dinner! Or start after dinner, and finish in the morning.
It almost makes itself!

No, I meant that I would have to remember to start it in the mornings...

BTW, I keep reading on here about soaking the grains and lacto fermentation.

Is this something covered in Nourishing Traditions or is there some other source I can read up about it?

I have only read the "Talking part" of NT so far and haven't started the recipe section yet.

thanks mucho!

Yes, NT covers it.

See if your local higher end grocery, or natural food grocer carries kombucha.
Take it easy when you start drinking it (one bottle for 3-4 days at first).
This will help you kick the soda habit!

 

[navajo001]

Yes, NT covers it.

See if your local higher end grocery, or natural food grocer carries kombucha.
Take it easy when you start drinking it (one bottle for 3-4 days at first).
This will help you kick the soda habit!

Well, that was another question I had.

I actually bought a bottle of Kambucha at the healthfood store here the other day. I was wondering if it is just an "aquired taste"? I mean, it isn't bad really, but is kind of verrrry different. HA!

 

[Bubblingbrooks]

Yes, NT covers it.

See if your local higher end grocery, or natural food grocer carries kombucha.
Take it easy when you start drinking it (one bottle for 3-4 days at first).
This will help you kick the soda habit!

Well, that was another question I had.

I actually bought a bottle of Kambucha at the healthfood store here the other day. I was wondering if it is just an "aquired taste"? I mean, it isn't bad really, but is kind of verrrry different. HA!

The store brands are stronger then homemade
They ferment it 30 days!
So, cut the kombucha with a bit of apple juice at first.
But be aware, it is a strong and painless detoxifier.
Make that bottle last a few days.
You will find that your body will dump a huge amount of junk in a few days.
Nothing painful, just will take up a bit of time.