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Diet & Nutrition 1 year ago Also, I’m confused by what I’m reading. I know others of you have mentioned it’s difficult to distinguish what’s okay for basic as opposed to advanced. Are beans, and therefore tofu, okay for advanced in the 2 week and 6 week phases? Thanks again! Anna
If you are talking about the BSS final 6 weeks plan, beans should be avoided on the advanced plan. I think tofu is OK on the advanced plan.
You’re always so available and helpful, Margaret, thank you! I have asked the nutrition coaches and will see what they say, but I thought someone might know. It doesn’t make sense to me that beans aren’t allowed but tofu is, since it’s made from soy beans, and it looks like hummus is allowed and that’s from garbanzo beans. And peanuts aren’t allowed and they’re really beans! Whew. But I’m sure we’ll all learn, it just takes time and research and part of that is asking questions. Again, thanks, Anna
I think beans are allowed, but limited (1/3 c. per meal) – Particularly vegetarians just about have to eat beans for their protein. If you are eating them, you might not do it with other protein. I am not positive about tofu – but I think it is OK – especially when you are substituting it for other protein.
Thanks, Arlene!
Hi Anna,
If you are on the advanced plan Beans should be avoided. A little hummus would be ok. I think garbanzo beans have a much lower glycemic load, and most people will not eat more than a tablespoon or 2 of hummus. I ate some beans and my blood sugar went wild (I am not diabetic). That never happens with garbanzo beans. I have never eaten beans much because I do not care for the taste. There are exceptions to all the rules, Quinoa is a seed and wild rice is a grass, but they are treated as grains for the BSS plan.
Peanuts grow below the ground and nuts grow on trees so there is a basic difference there. Tomatoes and avocados are fruits but they are allowed.
Just keep asking questions and try not to over think too much. I am a great one for that! I am pleased to be of help to you. Margaret
Maybe tofu has a very low glycemic load. It is such a common protein source for vegetarians that it would be difficult to eliminate entirely from the plan.
Thanks again, Margaret!
Margaret, how did you know your blood sugar went wild when eating beans? They are my favorite ’comfort’ food, but if they affect my blood sugar I should restrict them for a time.
Barbara,
I have low blood sugar issues and for it to go low it first has to spike dramatically. It has not happened in years and the time it did happen(I think in week 2) the only offending food could have been beans and three baby raw carrots. I stopped eating raw carrots but think it was the beans. I have not eaten beans in so many decades I had forgotten why I gave them up. It was because of blood sugar spikes. Garbanzo beans and fava, lima, green, beans do not seem to have the same effect. But that could be just me. I have seldom eaten any beans except garbanzo in 40 years.
Maybe that is the problem, not eating them. I had not had low blood sugar like that in over ten years. I thought I was going to die if I did not eat. It is a terrible feeling.
Do you take readings? perhaps you could do a test.
If you are on the advanced plan then beans are out anyway. I did not know that at the time. There are so many details in the book it is difficult to have them all down at first. Thank goodness for this site. What one person misses another person notices!
Take care. Margaret
Margaret, I used to have hypoglycemic episodes on occasion so I know well that ’die if I don’t eat’ feeling! I have been trying to decide if I want to do testing. I’m no longer in the pre-diabetic category so it’s hard to justify the extra expense. It would be helpful to know how I react to certain foods though. Best, Barbara
Hi Barbara, By testing I meant with a blood sugar monitor. Lots of people seem to be measuring at home. I guess they are the diabetics, but I am not sure. Margaret.
Is it true that excessive sweating and feeling warm a symptom of low blood sugar (as in after a crash from a high carb meal)? What is the physiological reason that causes this? Any references would be appreciated..
Hi, I do not know about the sweating from low blood sugar, it has never happened to me.
I do know that low blood sugar effects the brain and you can pass out (to conserve energy?) so that the brain hopefully can keep you alive. I have passed out from low blood sugar and it felt like a very bad hangover when I revived. I never have low blood sugar unless my blood sugar levels have spiked very high first.
Good luck with your research, Margaret
Dear community, I’m having a hard time right now, I’m actually in tears and reaching out for support. I just started the 2 weeks and I’m feeling so sick. I have major acid reflux. I’ve been taking to capsules a day for probably 8 years and in reading what they do to blood sugar I’ve been trying to wean myself off of them, but I’ve just gotten so sick with flu like symptoms because the acid burns by throat and even my ears and gets into my chest. It’s painful and it’s caused inflammation so I feel feverish and tired, it’s like I have a cold. Plus I’m having bouts of more acid that I think are triggered by trying to eat these foods, hemp protein shake. I’ve tried a couple of different ingredients. And all the vegetables just feel indigestible. I think my major weight gain has been because I’m not able to digest and my body is starving. I don’t want to go into more detail, but I feel so discouraged. This program makes so much sense to me and I’ve been so hoping it would be the answer after years, but I don’t know how I can keep going. I will keep going, but I don’t know how.
The literature says to get a doctor to help get off the pharmaceuticals, but I live in Mexico, about 20 miles from the closest doctor who says the same things US doctors say–he doesn’t think taking the drugs is a problem, and he prescribed statins for me a couple of months ago, but I don’t want to just treat the symptoms anymore. I don’t have the opportunity to rely on a doctor for this, and what would they do anyway? Tell me to take one capsule and day instead of two? Then one every other day? That’s pretty much what I’ve been doing. I thought I could just tough it out, but I’ve been feeling sick for days now.
Anyone have a similar experience of getting off the meds and controlling debilitating acid while following the advanced plan, especially if I’m having this much trouble on week 2? I would really love to do this and I’m super committed. Just looking for information/guidance. I’ve ordered the digestion supplement package but it hasn’t arrived yet, and I’m a bit skeptical about it. I’ve tried HCL twice before and it made my symptoms worse, if you can believe that. And it’s so expensive, I’m not sure how long I’ll be able to take them anyway.
Thanks for listening. I really appreciate that there’s a community here. Anna
Anna, I don’t know much about acid reflux but I wanted to let you know I am sorry you are having this problem. Can you tell me where in the book they talk about the medication affecting the blood sugar? Is it that critical to come off it? Did you try taking 2 one day, then 1 the next day? Two weeks is not long to wean yourself off a drug you’ve been taking for 8 years. I’m hoping others with more experience in this area will chime in. Perhaps you need to get your digestion/nutrition on track more before coming off the medication. I’m really just throwing out ideas here. Do you have a blender or vegetable juicer? Maybe that would be a way for you to more easily digestible vegetables in. Do what you have to take care of yourself – that much reflux sounds important to control. Peace, Barbara
Thank you Barbara for just listening. I appreciate it and your comments. I can’t seem to stop crying and it’s hard to look in the book for the acid blocker references, so I used search on this website and found a helpful article http://drhyman.com/blog/conditions/3-simple-steps-to-eliminate-heartburn-and-acid-reflux/. Thank you for prompting that. There are so many suggestions there my head is swimming, but when I’m feeling less discouraged and sick I’ll go over it again and see if I can find a way to systematically go through the possibilities and see if I can determine what the cause is and treat that. I’m wondering if it would be a good idea to get my digestion on track before starting this program. I really don’t want to take these drugs anymore, especially after reading this, but maybe I have to find out more and do it more slowly. My digestion is really a wreck right now. One of my friends who has this said the other day it’s like having a blow torch inside, and that is how it is, so it’s difficult to just tough it out. I do have a Vitamix, and I swear that thing would liquify a bowling ball, but using it doesn’t seem to help, and, really, my GERD has never seemed that related to food, sometimes it’s caused by drinking water. Acidic juices and raw vegetables, especially peppers, seem to make it worse, but I don’t seem to be able to eat or drink anything right now. Of course, I have lost 3 and a half pounds this week, but I think it’s because I can hardly eat or keep anything down. Anyway, don’t mean to be a complainer, I’m just discouraged right now, but I’ll find my way, and it will be made easier by the comfort and caring of people like you. Anna
Hi Anna,
I can share a couple of things. You might want to work your way through the BSS before messing with your reflux meds, take things one thing at a time. I have also heard that getting off those meds can be a bit challenging. My sister has experience a rebound effect for a number of days after quiting the meds she was taking. Her doc first cut the dose in half and finally down to nothing. Anmd there are a lot of trigger foods like tomatoes, acidic juices, chocolate, greasy meals, oils and more that can trigger problems.
If you read later in the book and on the site, there are some specific suggestions for dealing with this and rebuilding your digestive capacity. YOu might want to check in the nutrition coaches for this. I am sure they can help you.
Hang in there!
Thanks very much, Margo, for this information and for your kind encouragement. I will check with the nutrition coaches and look further in the book, and consider all you’ve suggested. Anna
Hi Anna,
I want to tell you I agree with the others, do not get off your meds until you are more stable. I had the same problem with the acid reflux meds. I am continuing them until after 12 weeks. Also i wanted to give up lipitor, but I did muscle testing and my body said I need it. That is interesting to me because I took it reluctantly and have very clear arteries.
As far as feeling ill, many of us have gone through a cleansing, healing process the first few weeks. Some of us have felt ill, others like myself had very little energy and had to rest and sleep more. By week 4 – 5 people were saying that they were back on track and feeling well. My struggle time was week 2-3.
This program is a healthy shock to the body. We are dealing with addictions and unhealthy habits here. If an heroin addict, alcoholic or smoker tries to quit there are serious ramifications for most, but no one suggests that they are better off staying with their old addictions. It is the same thing with food.
Also, Some experts say that toxins are stored in the fat cells (as well as joints and mucus bundles etc). If that is true, as those fat cells shrink down that toxicity needs to be released and cleansed out. I am not a doctor or health care professional, this is just my logical brain over thinking!
Please stay well and best of luck to you on this journey.
Lastly, thank you for reaching out to us. There are many people that just read these posts without participating and you are helping those people!
Blessings and peace, Margaret
Thank you, Margaret, and everyone who’s reading this, sharing the experiences and sending love. I was reluctant to reveal myself in this way, and then I too thought that it might bring out information that would be useful for others too–just as the things I’ve read by and for others have been valuable for me.
I’m feeling much better now, though having so much acid having burned my throat, nasal passages etc. has given me a sore throat and symptoms like a cold, coughing, congestion. I’m noticing what you said about toxins in mucus bundles being released, so I’m focusing on the idea of detox to reduce the discomfort.
I read the other day that pain is one thing, but suffering is optional. We may have to have pain sometimes, but it’s our choice how we interpret it and whether or not we experience it as suffering, whether or not we suffer. We can accept it as simply what is, we can know that it’s serving a purpose, like detox, and we can take steps to move on, like changing how we’re nourishing our bodies.
With love to all of us, Anna
WOW Anna, The pain and suffering point is very profound. You may want to write a post and copy your last paragraph into it. Then just post it today so that more people will read it. You are so correct, it is what we do with situations that defines our feelings, we can choose gratitude or suffering.
I am glad you are feeling better, Margaret
Anna, also you may have to taylor this plan to your needs which means avoiding some things that others use all the time. It is trial and error. Others share this situation with you. Good Luck, Margaret