D. R. P. T. ! (dietary revamp processing thread ;) ) - Page 19

LearningMama · 05-15-2012, 05:48 PM

I went to Trader Joes and Whole Foods today to so I could find out what foods I would be buying from there. Trader Joes has grass-fed beef

. I asked a worker there what is the difference between vegetarian and grass-fed beef. He said vegetarian means they were fed corn, so I'll be staying away from that. I'm not sure what I should look for with chicken or turkey. I'm also a little confused about eggs. Should I do organic, cage-free, vegetarian? What do chickens actually eat?

---------- Post added at 08:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:33 PM ----------

While we were eating dinner DH said we should buy chickens.
He probably shouldn't have said that

---------- Post added at 08:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:35 PM ----------

We totally have enough space for chickens

Soliloquy · 05-15-2012, 06:19 PM

Chickens are omnivores, ideally they are pastured and eat fresh greens as well as bugs. Some hfs carry eggs from pastured hens, generally you want something from a small, local farmer. The yolks should be orange, not pale yellow (except in maybe in winter). Organic eggs, unless they're local, are usually nothing more than a better version of factory farm eggs. Cage free still means they never get outside.

The organic, Amish eggs at Target are ok in a pinch, the yolks are orange. But I prefer to buy from a local farmer where I know the hens go outside every day that weather permits.

Soy free eggs are very expensive and hard to find, ime, but soy free pastured eggs/chickens are the absolute best.

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simplegirl · 05-15-2012, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LisaM

http://www.ladybarbara.net/html/self-testing.html

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Is this "muscle-testing"? I couldn't exactly find the name of the testing on the link, just said self-testing. Sounds very interesting.

crunchymum · 05-15-2012, 08:51 PM

Yes, I believe so, Melinda.

Ok, can we brainstorm some "on the go" kinds of meals? Today was miserable because we overslept, then we were out and about from about 9:30 - 3.

it was a very, very bad food day.

LilacPhoenix · 05-15-2012, 10:22 PM

I've been coming home to eat whenever possible but it stinks

---------- Post added 05-16-2012 at 12:22 AM ---------- Previous post was 05-15-2012 at 11:45 PM ----------

I went to B&N to buy either ELAD or the cookbook Lisa recommended, but they didn't have either

And according to the website, ELAD was there when I checked it last night

crunchymum · 05-16-2012, 06:29 AM

It does stink.

I read the article a little better, and I guess it's *not* muscle testing.

sorry! I have a bad habit of skimming.

simplegirl · 05-16-2012, 07:07 AM

I skim too

. but when I reread i couldn't find out exactly what it was in relation to the discussion so I'm hoping Lisa comes back to explain

Soliloquy · 05-16-2012, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simplegirl

Is this "muscle-testing"? I couldn't exactly find the name of the testing on the link, just said self-testing. Sounds very interesting.

Yes, it is. Most ppl use the term "muscle testing" and use a method that requires two people. This method involves only yourself so the website author termed it "self testing." It's all based in the principles of biofeedback and applied kinesiology and is eerily accurate.

Simon and my dh see Dr. Hicks at www.elementalsliving.com and he uses muscle testing (two person method) to determine what supplements a person needs and the dosage. When we have decided to do labwork, it has confirmed what was shown via muscle testing every single time.

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Soliloquy · 05-16-2012, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crunchymum

Yes, I believe so, Melinda.

Ok, can we brainstorm some "on the go" kinds of meals? Today was miserable because we overslept, then we were out and about from about 9:30 - 3.

it was a very, very bad food day.

Applegate lunchmeat, sliced cheese (if you're eating dairy), celery sticks with individual containers of nut butter, dilly carrots, fruit, trail mix, waffles, muffins, hard boiled eggs, soup in a thermos, chicken salad, salmon salad

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LilacPhoenix · 05-16-2012, 08:12 AM

This is the muscle testing I've used for years. Extremely accurate IME

(Spoilered for size)

Castle On A Cloud · 05-16-2012, 08:33 AM

Connie (or anyone else) in regards to question 5 - what questions are asked???

LilacPhoenix · 05-16-2012, 08:53 AM

I've only used it to test supplements. They advised me the first question should be Do I need this? or Is this good for me? From there I ask Do I need x amount a day? Etc. My supplement place said it doesn't work right if you're not facing north. In the store they have a set of laminated footprints facing north attached to the floor for us to stand on

Damselfly · 05-16-2012, 09:15 AM

Okay, I'm here. We have made a lot of dietary changes over a period of time but we are going gluten-free at least for my son. The rest of us will be eating that way too but I may make an occasional exception if one of us is out without him because it doesn't seem to affect the rest of us at least noticeably in the short term.

I'm also trying to limit sugar to once every six weeks or so and even then I'll probably use succanat. We'll still use maple syrup and honey occasionally. We'll be limiting grains but will have rice or oats occasionally. Quinoa and buckwheat can help fill some of the grain space in our diet.

We already eat almost all of our food completely from scratch so it's not as big a change as it could be but it's still a big one. I've been through a lot of diet changes over the years but wheat has been a constant. I don't know how to cook on a budget without using a lot of grains.

Oh, and we're avoiding soy too. Oh, and since we buy our meat from local, cage-free sources, that is more expensive.

LilacPhoenix · 05-16-2012, 09:17 AM

As we've decreased the amounts of grains, the budget has definitely taken a hit

Damselfly · 05-16-2012, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmljll

As we've decreased the amounts of grains, the budget has definitely taken a hit

We started decreasing wheat several weeks ago and I can already tell a difference in the amount we are spending on groceries.

I used to buy organic wheat berries in bulk and use that as our staple.

05-15-2012, 05:48 PM	#271
LearningMama Rose Trellis Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,938	Re: D. R. P. T. ! (dietary revamp processing thread ;) ) I went to Trader Joes and Whole Foods today to so I could find out what foods I would be buying from there. Trader Joes has grass-fed beef . I asked a worker there what is the difference between vegetarian and grass-fed beef. He said vegetarian means they were fed corn, so I'll be staying away from that. I'm not sure what I should look for with chicken or turkey. I'm also a little confused about eggs. Should I do organic, cage-free, vegetarian? What do chickens actually eat? ---------- Post added at 08:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:33 PM ---------- While we were eating dinner DH said we should buy chickens. He probably shouldn't have said that ---------- Post added at 08:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:35 PM ---------- We totally have enough space for chickens __________________ Celeste INFJ Married to Marcus June 2009 Mama to "Little Bear" February 2011 Welcome Baby "YoYo" !! January 2014 Keeper of one grey cat Liz ...Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40

05-15-2012, 08:51 PM	#274
crunchymum Rose Garden speak softly and carry a big coffee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 34,610	Re: D. R. P. T. ! (dietary revamp processing thread ;) ) Yes, I believe so, Melinda. Ok, can we brainstorm some "on the go" kinds of meals? Today was miserable because we overslept, then we were out and about from about 9:30 - 3. it was a very, very bad food day. __________________ ~ jen wife to my first kiss mama to 13yo spreezy, 11yo jones, 5yo biggie, and our little greased lightning, 3yo ~ all born at home birth doula my waterbirth montage my etsy! "i did not want my children to love me because i had been an adequate mother, because i would never be one, this i already knew. i wanted my children to love me for the same reason i want my children themselves to be loved: because we are all irreducible, irreplaceable." -gina bria

05-15-2012, 10:22 PM	#275
LilacPhoenix Rose Garden E's newborn feet; G's 3-yr-old feet Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 8,478	Re: D. R. P. T. ! (dietary revamp processing thread ;) ) I've been coming home to eat whenever possible but it stinks ---------- Post added 05-16-2012 at 12:22 AM ---------- Previous post was 05-15-2012 at 11:45 PM ---------- I went to B&N to buy either ELAD or the cookbook Lisa recommended, but they didn't have either And according to the website, ELAD was there when I checked it last night __________________ CMB Wife of P (May 2018) Mommy to two terrific boys, E (July '07) and G (Dec '09), and "bonus mommy" to B (Sept '11) INFPs are a FiNe SiTe to behold! DYT 1/2 My recipe blog! Recipes "I need to live life like some people never will... To ride the wings of dreams into changing horizons." Dream Theater

05-16-2012, 06:29 AM	#276
crunchymum Rose Garden speak softly and carry a big coffee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 34,610	Re: D. R. P. T. ! (dietary revamp processing thread ;) ) It does stink. I read the article a little better, and I guess it's not muscle testing. sorry! I have a bad habit of skimming. __________________ ~ jen wife to my first kiss mama to 13yo spreezy, 11yo jones, 5yo biggie, and our little greased lightning, 3yo ~ all born at home birth doula my waterbirth montage my etsy! "i did not want my children to love me because i had been an adequate mother, because i would never be one, this i already knew. i wanted my children to love me for the same reason i want my children themselves to be loved: because we are all irreducible, irreplaceable." -gina bria

05-16-2012, 07:07 AM	#277
simplegirl Rose Garden She's a good girl, loves her Mama, loves Jesus, and Kentucky too Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,873	Re: D. R. P. T. ! (dietary revamp processing thread ;) ) I skim too . but when I reread i couldn't find out exactly what it was in relation to the discussion so I'm hoping Lisa comes back to explain __________________ Wife to Designer/Creative Director ESFJ - piano teacher Noah 2005 Coleman 2007 Josie 2018

05-15-2012, 06:19 PM	#272
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Chickens are omnivores, ideally they are pastured and eat fresh greens as well as bugs. Some hfs carry eggs from pastured hens, generally you want something from a small, local farmer. The yolks should be orange, not pale yellow (except in maybe in winter). Organic eggs, unless they're local, are usually nothing more than a better version of factory farm eggs. Cage free still means they never get outside. The organic, Amish eggs at Target are ok in a pinch, the yolks are orange. But I prefer to buy from a local farmer where I know the hens go outside every day that weather permits. Soy free eggs are very expensive and hard to find, ime, but soy free pastured eggs/chickens are the absolute best. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2

05-16-2012, 08:12 AM	#280
LilacPhoenix Rose Garden E's newborn feet; G's 3-yr-old feet Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 8,478	Re: D. R. P. T. ! (dietary revamp processing thread ;) ) This is the muscle testing I've used for years. Extremely accurate IME (Spoilered for size) __________________ CMB Wife of P (May 2018) Mommy to two terrific boys, E (July '07) and G (Dec '09), and "bonus mommy" to B (Sept '11) INFPs are a FiNe SiTe to behold! DYT 1/2 My recipe blog! Recipes "I need to live life like some people never will... To ride the wings of dreams into changing horizons." Dream Theater

05-16-2012, 08:33 AM	#281
Castle On A Cloud Deactivated Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,740	Re: D. R. P. T. ! (dietary revamp processing thread ;) ) Connie (or anyone else) in regards to question 5 - what questions are asked???

05-16-2012, 08:53 AM	#282
LilacPhoenix Rose Garden E's newborn feet; G's 3-yr-old feet Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 8,478	Re: D. R. P. T. ! (dietary revamp processing thread ;) ) I've only used it to test supplements. They advised me the first question should be Do I need this? or Is this good for me? From there I ask Do I need x amount a day? Etc. My supplement place said it doesn't work right if you're not facing north. In the store they have a set of laminated footprints facing north attached to the floor for us to stand on __________________ CMB Wife of P (May 2018) Mommy to two terrific boys, E (July '07) and G (Dec '09), and "bonus mommy" to B (Sept '11) INFPs are a FiNe SiTe to behold! DYT 1/2 My recipe blog! Recipes "I need to live life like some people never will... To ride the wings of dreams into changing horizons." Dream Theater

05-16-2012, 09:15 AM	#283
Damselfly Deactivated Formerly Jadeswan ;) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 5,510	Re: D. R. P. T. ! (dietary revamp processing thread ;) ) Okay, I'm here. We have made a lot of dietary changes over a period of time but we are going gluten-free at least for my son. The rest of us will be eating that way too but I may make an occasional exception if one of us is out without him because it doesn't seem to affect the rest of us at least noticeably in the short term. I'm also trying to limit sugar to once every six weeks or so and even then I'll probably use succanat. We'll still use maple syrup and honey occasionally. We'll be limiting grains but will have rice or oats occasionally. Quinoa and buckwheat can help fill some of the grain space in our diet. We already eat almost all of our food completely from scratch so it's not as big a change as it could be but it's still a big one. I've been through a lot of diet changes over the years but wheat has been a constant. I don't know how to cook on a budget without using a lot of grains. Oh, and we're avoiding soy too. Oh, and since we buy our meat from local, cage-free sources, that is more expensive. Last edited by Damselfly; 05-16-2012 at 09:21 AM.

05-16-2012, 09:17 AM	#284
LilacPhoenix Rose Garden E's newborn feet; G's 3-yr-old feet Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 8,478	Re: D. R. P. T. ! (dietary revamp processing thread ;) ) As we've decreased the amounts of grains, the budget has definitely taken a hit __________________ CMB Wife of P (May 2018) Mommy to two terrific boys, E (July '07) and G (Dec '09), and "bonus mommy" to B (Sept '11) INFPs are a FiNe SiTe to behold! DYT 1/2 My recipe blog! Recipes "I need to live life like some people never will... To ride the wings of dreams into changing horizons." Dream Theater

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