Are there certain vegetables that have less anti-nutrients than others?

Thanks everyone. All of your responses were incredibly helpful.

I remembered some food we have around that I could prepare for myself. I had some fresh frozen pineapple and some sweet potatoes. I can't tell you how that little nibble of pineapple hit the spot! It gave me enough energy to steam the sweet potatoes and prepare some gently soft boiled eggs, which sounds perfect right now.

sg

I've not consumed caffeine on a regular basis in a long time and I gave up my occasional "cheat" coffee and dark chocolate two months ago (REALLY helped with pms)

Herbalist gave me vital adapt: http://www.naturalhealthyconcepts.com/vital-adapt-4oz-p-natura-health-products.html

I just looked at the label carefully and the adrenal supplement does list green tea. Other than that it  I prefer not to take anything with caffeine and green tea tends to make me edgy (haven't had it in years).

I agree about slowing down and listening to my body. I have a lot of support for that (my lifestyle, audios, etc.). I do have a demanding job, however, I just need to take it easier.

Do you eat 100% RAFs?

hi jessica,

i really get what you're saying. btw, you really can't get to esoteric for me. i'm very right brained;)

you have a good point. i do a lot of spiritual work, although, i am also very driven. so, sometimes i forget to just let things flow.

i have several friends who experienced adrenal fatigue and the recovery was mostly about lifestyle changes. my herbalist (who is totally paleo and probably would think raw was fine) has given me a tincture, but i'm never sure if it is worth it to take things for adrenals.

did you do anything to support your adrenals? i feel as though they are tricky and would appreciate anything that worked for you.

thanks,
sg

TOTD,

Just a little report - today marks day three and I'm feeling great! I feel lighter and energetic. My thyroid is already less enlarged. I can tell by my voice (others wouldn't notice, it is easier to talk though!).

Funny thing is when I was at the market yesterday (there's a great all grass fed (and finished) market right in my town) I was considering a whole duck. I guess I'm moving right along!

I had beef tips today with some grass fed butter. Lovely!

Oh, and thought I'd share some funny irony - my new slow cooker came today (the company replaced the one I had that broke). I may still make bone broths, but just had to laugh when I got that.

Thanks for all the help getting started!

sg

Jessica,

I appreciate you sticking to your guns and staying with me on this. I will heed your warning and re-think this.

I am really committed to short and simple, weight/body weight workouts. Any suggestions around that. Do you think it is still okay to do them, but do them later in the day?

Thanks,
Karen

I'm on day three - love it!

I have a bunch of questions, but I'm finding lots of answers by searching this forum and, more importantly, listening to my body.

One question I'm stumped on is around sleep and my menstrual cycle.

I am in my mid 40s. I'm in pretty good shape, 5'3", 114 lbs (give or take a few). I exercise with short intense cardio and weights.

About 16 to 18 days into my menstrual cycle I begin having trouble sleeping. I can usually fall asleep pretty easily, but wake up at 3 or so. I'm also really high energy during this time, yet kind of fatigued at the same time. (Tired and wired.) Then, when I don't sleep well, my knees get achy (I remember this happening since I was in my early teens).

BTW, An "alternative practitioner" told me that the progesterone pill would help this (apparently they call it the nite-nite pill). I don't want to mask the real issue, however, I have considered this just to give my body a little rest.
I feel that sleep is so important, and during this time I think the immune system gets out of whack (have Hashimoto's). So, I'd like to level the playing field a bit for my body.

I have some Green Pastures CLO on the way. I do take some magnesium before bed and last night I took two caps of valerian (only slept about 5.5 hrs).

I'm also planning to do some things to support and cleanse my liver. I know the diet by itself will probably be enough, but I may do other things. I've done liver cleanses before with pretty good success. I believe that "sometimes you need a thorn to remove a thorn."

I'm just curious if anyone has any insight or suggestions.

Thank you!
sg

Thanks Troll and Let'sCO!

Let'sCO - I'm on it. I do want some of the liver oils you mention. I also am pretty careful about my supplements, though I could probably be more so.

Troll - Thanks for the reminder about different types of eggs. Raw yolks don't bother me, though I'm not in love yet.   I do enjoy raw fish very much and will get more into my diet. I'm a little frugal about it, but I do think it will pay off.

Started my day with a raw breakfast. Feeling good about it.

I have tallow (my local organic, grass fed/finished source supplies it).  I'll have to see where I can get suet.  Do you guys just eat it???

I have a question about raw organ meat. The local/organic is usually frozen. I only need a little bit at a time raw. Do you let it thaw a little and then cut some off?

Again, I feel so at home here. Thank you!!!

sg

Thanks Jessica,

That is pretty much the philosophy I follow, though, it is going to take me a bit to figure out some things. I feel supported here though.

sg

Thanks, Let'sCO!

Yes, I am incredibly in touch with my body. It is wild. I know exactly when I've eaten something that doesn't vibe with it.

The good news is that I feel really good when I keep it clean. And, I'm very "in touch" in general b/c of this. I love that.

I do eat a lot of organic baby spring mix salads. They feel right, but other, tougher veggies just seem wrong for me to eat raw.

BTW, I PMed you about one of your other posts where you talked about eating lots of coconut. Do you just eat raw coconuts? I can't stand the oil, smells and tastes horrible to me (and i'm pretty tolerant of new tastes). I think fresh might work for me. Though, I keep my diet REALLY low carb. That def helps with the hashi's. Guess I can just try and see how it fits for me, but was curious.

Thanks and cheers!

Hello!

I just wanted to say hello, get the first post out of the way and ask some questions.

I've eaten a "clean" diet most of my adult life. I have been paleo for over a year. I found myself cooking my steaks and burgers super raw. I also kept leaning toward sashimi (don't eat much of it b/c of availability/cost). So, I googled and found this place! Yeah.

I'm still riding with training wheels, just eating meat that has been quickly seared. I cook things like kale and broccoli. I do make 'kraut when I carve out the time. I'd love to ferment more veggies. I feel concerned about eating raw cruciferous veggies with a thyroid issue (Hashimoto's).

I recently stopped eating eggs altogether (like them raw in coconut milk). I stopped b/c I read that in Robb Wolf's book that people with autoimmune issues should try going egg-free for 30 days.

Here come some questions. Are there any special considerations for people with autoimmune issues? Also, anyone have thoughts on eggs in regard to this? I wonder if raw would be ok, compared to cooked.

I look forward to hanging out here more and getting more and more into RAFs.

Thanks!
spicegirl