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Post by Karen on Jan 1, 2012 17:35:48 GMT -5
www.forksoverknives.com/about/synopsis/I just saw this documentary on Netflix about whole food, plant based diets. It really got my attention. Although there wasn't talk of endo at all, they had some pretty compelling data on the correlation between processed foods, meat, dairy and diseases. If you're on the fence about trying the endo diet or something similar, this is worth checking out! As for me, I crave meat like you wouldn't believe so I don't think I'd be able to give it up completely, but it's certainly making me re-think the rest of my diet. Although my diet is pretty good, I know I don't get nearly enough veggies as I should. The thing that really stuck out to me was a quote by a doctor that used to do a lot of bypass surgeries. He said something along the lines of... some people say this type of diet is really extreme. But don't you think getting cut open, having a vein harvested from your leg, and attached to your heart is really extreme?... Think of that in terms of endo - diet changes can be drastic, but I am absolutely positive that without the diet changes I've made the past 2.5 years, I would have had another lap by now because of the symptoms I'd still be having. Anyone else watch the movie? Hear about it? Live the whole-foods plant based diet?
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Post by JC on Jan 1, 2012 17:57:36 GMT -5
Sounds awesome! I don't get enough veggies either. I really want to eat more raw. There are tons of enzymes in food that we cook to death and destroy their function. I wouldn't go raw completely but I really need to do it more often.
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Post by Karen on Jan 1, 2012 18:37:28 GMT -5
Yeah, my craving for protein means that sometimes, that's just about all I eat for a meal and I know that needs to change. I'm inspired to drive to the bookstore tonight and check out some cookbooks, see if I'm inspired by any! If I find any inspiring recipes, I'll post!
Honestly, it's a really good movie to check out. One of the things stressed is that people were getting control over their diseases through diet, something that we talk about on here a lot.
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Post by bloomrae on Jan 1, 2012 19:22:04 GMT -5
Sounds interesting. thanks for posting. I just ordered the movie and the book. I have been vegetarian for a little over 2 years ( this time around ) and mostly vegan for about 6 months. I don't crave meat and I eat very little processed food. Most people think my diet is extreme but I can't imagine how I would be feeling today if I was still on the standard American junk food diet. I can't wait to see the movie and get some new food ideas from the book.
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Post by JC on Jan 1, 2012 21:51:23 GMT -5
I like the quote that Karen put about these diets being extreme. People are so quick to kick down a diet and call it names but are OK with having the major surgeries and health problems. People really need to wake up!
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Post by Heather on Jan 1, 2012 22:23:38 GMT -5
Karen, I have a wonderful chicken cookbook that gives lots of veggies with each serving as well. It's called East Stovetop Chicken of the World. You should see if you can find it, it may be a good middle ground for you. And everything I have had in it so far has been fantastic. Not all of the recipes are endo-friendly, so you may have to make substitutions (tamari instead of soy sauce, rice milk or coconut milk instead of dairy, etc), but I freaking love this book. Thinking about getting rid of all my cookbooks except this one and Carolyn Levett's.
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Post by Karen on Jan 1, 2012 23:01:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestion, but a google and Amazon search didn't bring anything up. I bought a vegan cookbook (I avoid dairy and eggs anyway) and am tagging a bunch of recipes that look good. I suspect I'll pair them with some meat, but it's inspiring! They have a lot of flour/gluten throughout, but I'm not afraid to substitute. Bloomrae, I hope you enjoy the movie/book! It was really inspiring. Even if I don't follow it 100%, it's another step in the right direction. Glad to have inspiration from others on here, too!
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Post by Heather on Jan 2, 2012 11:25:50 GMT -5
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Post by 1234 on Jan 3, 2012 9:17:46 GMT -5
I got a gluten free vegetarian cookbook for Christmas! I haven't had time to check it out because I've been too busy at work, but hopefully this crunch will end soon.
I've been amazed at how different I feel with diet changes,and my diet was VERY healthy before. But I can't imagine the pain I'd be in if I hadn't given up wheat. Cutting the soy and the dairy way down are big too.
My husband and I have experimented with raw food at different points. We love it. Some of our favorite things are making "cheese" out of nuts and chocolate mousse out of avocado + cocoa. raw diets (at least vegetarian raw diets) tend to be very high in fat--high quality fat (nuts, avocado, for instance--but still fat. I actually love the raw diet and really thrive on all of the fat, but don't know if it's for everyone!
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Post by Karen on Jan 8, 2012 13:47:53 GMT -5
Gluten free AND vegetarian? Sweet!
I've seen a few raw food recipe diets, but I live in Wisconsin and can't imagine anything other than real cheese. Oh, how I miss it...
Funny thing, I just ran into an old boyfriend from years ago. He and I are still in touch a few times a year. The last time we hung out was this summer and I was in really rough shape at the time. So I see him at the co-op grocery store I go to, and the first thing he says is, "Have you seen Forks Over Knives yet? I saw it a few weeks ago and thought of you." Ha! He said he was inspired after watching the movie, too, and was there to join the co-op and start trying some new stuff. We probably talked for 20 minutes at the front entrance just sharing ideas and info.
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Post by 1234 on Jan 8, 2012 14:23:22 GMT -5
Raw Food Real World is the cookbook that Shane and I have used when we've been experimenting with raw. www.amazon.com/Raw-Food-Real-World-Recipes/dp/0060793554 . I hear you on teh cheese, Karen. I haven't given it up ENTIRELY. When we were in appalachia, there was almost nothing else for me to eat. I figured cheese was better than a pizza, but...my digestion has been off for a week!
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Post by bloomrae on Jan 8, 2012 16:44:16 GMT -5
The movie was really good and informative. My son even watched it and didn't complain too much. However, I don't see him giving up the meat and junk food any time soon. At least he was able to see some scientific data to back up a plant based diet. He's all about research and facts and now he knows it's not just "Mom's weird diet". I've been inspired by the movie to cut back on my junk food (nuts, carob and dried fruit) but still not willing to give up the coffee. There are some great recipes in the book. My favorite already is a simple snack that never occurred to me..Sweet Potato chips. Just slice a sweet potato really thin (i used a mandolin) and microwave for about 7 minutes.
And cheese....I sometimes miss cheese, but found that Daiya vegan cheese works for a cheese treat every now and then.
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Post by jaye on May 4, 2012 14:07:24 GMT -5
I finally saw the movie and, at the risk of sounding like a negative nancy, I was a bit disappointed. I had to force my way through the end of it. I mean I love the idea of Forks over Knives (food before medicine) and changing diet to regain health! And I am totally down with whole foods. But the agenda (vegan) seemed too transparent because the science was so manipulated. They lumped all meat in with junk food. Did anyone hear a single mention of the health benefits of fish in there? Also, when the main character went back to the doctor after a certain amount of time on his new diet, they only talked about his cholesterol - if you notice his Triglycerides were really high and highlighted in red from the lab. They never mentioned that. I found this review/ critique which I found to be really enlightening. The Norwegian stuff during WWII is really interesting. Warning: it's really long... rawfoodsos.com/2011/09/22/forks-over-knives-is-the-science-legit-a-review-and-critique/
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Post by Karen on May 4, 2012 18:50:25 GMT -5
Negative Nancy! Ha ha, it's ok to have that viewpoint. I guess I didn't look at it that way, but that makes sense.
I have since discovered I'm protein deficient and despite their claims that you can go vegan without protein, my body protests that big time. I've gone on vegan stints with the intention of lasting 10 days but ALWAYS break down after 7. I'm glad there's stuff out there advocating the role of good food choices positively affecting health, but it's all about what works for you.
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Post by DeAnna on May 16, 2012 1:06:51 GMT -5
Anyone own a Vitamix? Im never giving up meat (famous last words) but I am considering spending major bucks on this d*amn thing because of all the amazing nutrition that you can get from its capabilities..... you can literally pulverize almonds into almond flour in minutes, and you can juice whole fruits.
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