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free skin care · Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:49 am

After watching the famous documentary "food inc." which shows you the truth behind our market food store labels, and understanding that if I want to look fabulous when I'm older it begins with what I eat...so I decided to eat organic foods and only free range meats. Opting for brown rice, brown bread instead of white. Yes it's a bit more expensive with the grocery bills and money is tight, but I think if everyone were to shop differently we can make a difference in this world. My other dilemma is whether I should cut meat off forever? Many gorgeous and fit women are vegetarians. I love meat and have always ate meat....question is, is it really good for your body? How much do you really need to consume?

free skin care · Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:52 am

Why not learn to garden?

free skin care · Wed Mar 16, 2011 7:14 am

unfortunately I live in an apartment
I would love to though

free skin care · Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:37 pm

I've watched Food Inc. and read Michael Pollon's books and I don't believe you need to give up all animal flesh in order to have a healthier world. Personally I have been both a vegetarian and a vegan at various times in my life because I do believe strongly in animal welfare. However my health, energy levels and looks have suffered during those times despite knowing all about combining grains, nuts and legumes for complete vegetable protein (see i've read the Frances Moore Lappe books also Razz

). My body seems to need meat. Just do the best you can to source meat that has been farmed ethically. Don't stress too much and remember the tag line from Michael Pollon's book the Omnivores Dilema "Eat food, mostly plants, not too much."

free skin care · Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:38 pm

^ thanks for posting lucky

I don't think i'm going to go the vegan or vegetarian route... i love meat, but i think i'm going to eat it in smaller portions and only free range meats. Do you think that becoming a vegetarian takes a toll on the looks of your skin? (skin ages quicker?)

free skin care · Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:28 pm

Peronally I just found it made my skin dull and my hair dry and limp, along with having no energy at all. I have a friend who is a qualified nutritionist and a long term vegan so I was following good dietary guidelines. I just think some people do better with animal products in their diets.

If you have a freezer it is possible to purchase grass fed beef and lamb direct from some farmers. The prices normally work out really good. I currently purchase my beef and lamb this way and there really is a difference in the taste and texture. I was suprised by how much a difference! The best way to find out if there are suppliers in your area is to google and maybe post on sustainable lifestyle and permaculture forums. I am in Victoria, Australia and can let you know who I purchase from down here if that is where you are from.

free skin care · Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:31 am

I live in Vancouver Canada...it's a way out to get to a farm...a big freezer would be ideal, but unfortunately I live in a little apartment with apartment sized appliances

free skin care · Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:08 pm

Vegans who eat nuts and oils don't have dry skin. Mimi Kirk is a good example.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcvq63B2bOY

free skin care · Sun Mar 20, 2011 7:31 pm

The goal of food inc is to encourage eating meats from animals grown in humane and healthy ways. It doesn't mean to avoid altogether. I use eggs and poultry from farms (local farms) where I know what's going on. And Same with beef. Also the film was opening our eyes on grain growing practices: to avoid grain (soy) that is modified. It's good to be informed.

And by all means if it all possible grow your own - then you know for certain!!!! Me ~ I'd love to raise a handful of chickens - for eggs and dinner Laughing

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free skin care · Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:45 pm

I didn't say I ended up with dry skin, I said dry hair.

I ate nuts, nut oils, olives and avocados while I was a vegan and still ended up with dull skin, no energy and dry, limp hair. My diet was supervised by a qualified nutritionist who was also a vegan but it just didn't work for me. Everyone is different. OVer the years I have experimented with a wide range of diets including raw food, macrobiotics and vegetarianism as well as veganism.

What works for my body is lots of green vegies, moderate amounts of fruit and starchy vegies, moderate amounts of animal flesh and small amounts of grains and legumes.

free skin care · Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:30 am

so it's been about a week of me eating healthier....i've been eating tons of veggies and fruits and feel great however I've been having major gas! Shock

Anything I should take for this? I'm thinking Beano? (yes i know, embarrassing)

free skin care · Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:10 am

Beano works!

I think probably the best diet for anyone is based on their genetics. If your ancestors were from Asia and Africa, then you probably should avoid dairy. If your ancestors were eskimos, you can probably eat loads of fat but should avoid grains. If your parents were from Northern Europe, alcohol, dairy and grains are probably okay. It makes sense from a biological standpoint.

free skin care · Sat Mar 26, 2011 2:32 pm

BCgirl wrote:

After watching the famous documentary "food inc." which shows you the truth behind our market food store labels, and understanding that if I want to look fabulous when I'm older it begins with what I eat...so I decided to eat organic foods and only free range meats. Opting for brown rice, brown bread instead of white. Yes it's a bit more expensive with the grocery bills and money is tight, but I think if everyone were to shop differently we can make a difference in this world. My other dilemma is whether I should cut meat off forever? Many gorgeous and fit women are vegetarians. I love meat and have always ate meat....question is, is it really good for your body? How much do you really need to consume?

I went through the vegan thing when I was in my 20s... an unhealthy diet all around imo. I use blood type theory as my justification. I'm an O and just *feel* so much better with meat. Just read The Dukan Diet-- Dukan says eating meat is in accordance with our deeper nature. To not do so goes against instinct.

free skin care · Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:12 pm

One thing I'd like to add regarding *gas* is that I always sprout my beans before I cook them. Here's a shot of some sprouted black beans prior to cooking them with sweet potatoes and other goodies (note the little "tail" of a sprout coming out of the bean that is circled in red.

So I soak them overnight and then put them in a rectangular colander type strainer that fits over the right side of my sink - there they stay till they sprout (2 days usually) - I just use the sprayer to rinse them a couple of times a day. I also do this with my chickpeas prior to making my own hummus (which I did today) Anyway, this improves digestion to sprout the legumes.

I thrive on a plant based diet. I think each person has to figure out what is best for them. Oh and I really enjoyed watching Food Inc btw.

Gidget

free skin care · Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:54 pm

gretchen wrote:

I use blood type theory as my justification. I'm an O and just *feel* so much better with meat. Just read The Dukan Diet-- Dukan says eating meat is in accordance with our deeper nature. To not do so goes against instinct.

I'm type O but always felt a bit sluggish eating meat. At some point I also stopped eating poultry. I listened to my instinct and feel so much better. I eat everything except meat and poultry. My problem is sugar and starches which are like crack to me. Mad

free skin care · Mon Mar 28, 2011 2:51 pm

SoftSkin wrote:

gretchen wrote:

I use blood type theory as my justification. I'm an O and just *feel* so much better with meat. Just read The Dukan Diet-- Dukan says eating meat is in accordance with our deeper nature. To not do so goes against instinct.

I'm type O but always felt a bit sluggish eating meat. At some point I also stopped eating poultry. I listened to my instinct and feel so much better. I eat everything except meat and poultry. My problem is sugar and starches which are like crack to me. Mad

Yes carbs were my nemesis before I added animal products back in. I could probably live without meat, I have before, but would rather not do so. Organic meat is readily available and I think has a lot of health benefits.

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