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Chyan Torelli posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Chyan Torelli posted an update in the group Recipes I saw a recipe on here for almond cream, but does anyone know if I can make it with commercial almond milk. I was wondering if I can cook the almond milk until […] Viewthank you. I am assuming that you had it on a low boil that whole time?
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Chyan Torelli posted an update in the group
Recipes 10 months, 1 week agoI saw a recipe on here for almond cream, but does anyone know if I can make it with commercial almond milk. I was wondering if I can cook the almond milk until it thickens?
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Chyan Torelli posted a new activity comment 11 months, 4 weeks ago
In reply to: Martha Tillery posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition I am starting the program tomorrow and need to find a grocery shopping list. I find that the website is a little hard to navigate to find what you […] ViewHi Martha, welcome. I know for me that since I am eating more fresh veggies that I go to the store alot more now. I just don’t buy as much, especially since I am not buying flour products are carb products.
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Chyan Torelli posted an update in the group
Diet & Nutrition 11 months, 4 weeks agoI started my advance diet plan through the dr. hyman diabesity diet in the women world magazine, I haven’t been able to buy the book b/c of finances. That being said, I kinda would like to know what does dr hyman’s book say about when we blow it? I gave in to tempations and ate carbs & sugar….yuk, and that just how I feel. I am starting…[Read more]
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Have you called your library I am sure they have it or can order it for you. You really need to read the book to understand why your doing what your doing.
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The book also tells us to avoid all processed food/ everything in a bag, box or whatever. If it’s grown on a plant instead of made in a plant you can eat it.
Avoid gluten and diary for 6 weeks as if it’s poison.
Avoid carbo, including fruit. Of course no sugar, but also no sweeteners.
No coffee, but at least 2 quarts of water a day.
Hope this…[Read more]
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Chyan Torelli posted a new activity comment 12 months ago
In reply to: MaryFrances posted an update in the group Recipes Hi all! Just curious – is brown rice pasta allowed on the basic plan? I bought some at Whole Foods the other day and the only ingredient listed is ”brown rice […] ViewI use cauliflower instead of pasta, I only steam it for about 5 mins to where it just still a little hard/crunchy. then I put over it, my homemade spaghetti sauce with lean ground beef or turkey. w3/d6.
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Chyan Torelli posted an update in the group
Diet & Nutrition 12 months agoweek 3/day 6. 2 days ago, I had one of the zero calorie ”ice” drinks, I couldn’t stand it anymore. I drink nothing but water or water with lemon. Because I mess up, does that mean that my progress, with the anti-inflamatory healing process, will be affected in a major way?
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I have no idea but would like to know also.
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One zero calorie ”ice” drink is not going to have a major impact on your progress if you are adhering to the rest of the plan. Also, you’re allowed to have 1-2 cups of green tea and unlimited herbal teas on both the basic and advanced plans. You may want to add ice tea to your daily liquids in order to have some variety.
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I can’t stand artifical sweetners anymore either. Interesting how quickly our tastes change! Your body will have to clear out whatever ”junk” you consume, so I suppose going off plan could slow down your progress, but one zero calorie drink is hardly major.
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Chyan Torelli posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: Jim Kennedy posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Like Jacquelyn, I’m new to this site. I’ve been in ”denial” of my diabetes (now realize it’s Diabesity). I’ve been heavy all my life and have been […] ViewHi Jim, welcome, I am new too. just joined the groups. I have been on the advance diet for 16 days now and have already dropped 12#. But the interesting things is that I feel great, emotionally. I don’t feel deprieve or hungry. weird. I have had some craving, for crunchy things, but I have been subsituting crunchy veggies. Good luck to you.
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Chyan Torelli posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: Chyan Torelli posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition can anyone tell me about agave nectar? is it allowed? There are claims that it doesn’t raise your blood sugar levels like other sweetners, including […] ViewWell, to be honest, I just did it, to see what my numbers where, and they have been in the normal range since. I was taking a short acting one as well, but only if my blood sugar was over 150 before a meal and then only 5 units. I haven’t needed this at all since I started the program. The long acting one I take is to keep my blood sugar level…[Read more]
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Chyan Torelli posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: Chyan Torelli posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition can anyone tell me about agave nectar? is it allowed? There are claims that it doesn’t raise your blood sugar levels like other sweetners, including […] ViewIt seems to me that I read on the webpage somewhere, that even xylitol is not allowed on the first 6 weeks of the diet plan. It seems that Dr Hyman has an article about diet drinks and he mentioned almost every sweetner. Maybe someone can give you the link.
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I think you are right. I’ve been experimenting with gluten free low GI baking but it doesn’t feel good afterwards.
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Chyan Torelli posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: Chyan Torelli posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition can anyone tell me about agave nectar? is it allowed? There are claims that it doesn’t raise your blood sugar levels like other sweetners, including […] ViewThank you for the info, the only time I have it is in the berry, vegan shake in the mornings. It does get my metabolism really running and I get alot of energy, but it might just be from all the amino acids that are in the vegan protein powder I brought. Its strange too, that the vegan protein powder mix has the following ingredients: soy…[Read more]
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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am celebrating your success with you. It gives me encouragement to here about your progress. One question how did you know when to stop your insulin?
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Well, to be honest, I just did it, to see what my numbers where, and they have been in the normal range since. I was taking a short acting one as well, but only if my blood sugar was over 150 before a meal and then only 5 units. I haven’t needed this at all since I started the program. The long acting one I take is to keep my blood sugar level…[Read more]
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Chyan Torelli posted an update in the group
Diet & Nutrition 1 year agocan anyone tell me about agave nectar? is it allowed? There are claims that it doesn’t raise your blood sugar levels like other sweetners, including sugar and honey.?
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i don’t think sweeteners of any kind are allowed…even honey. however, maybe somebody else can give a better answer.
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My reading of the book says that all sugars and artificial sweeteners are verboten.
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Hi Chyan, Agave is not allowed during the plan. Even stevia, an herb is banned. Your brain and metabolism react to ’sweet’ taste in a negative manner.
Agave is a healthier alternative to sugar if you are feeding a family or have to use a small amount of sweetener.
Good luck, Margaret-
Thank you for the info, the only time I have it is in the berry, vegan shake in the mornings. It does get my metabolism really running and I get alot of energy, but it might just be from all the amino acids that are in the vegan protein powder I brought. Its strange too, that the vegan protein powder mix has the following ingredients: soy…[Read more]
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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am celebrating your success with you. It gives me encouragement to here about your progress. One question how did you know when to stop your insulin?
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Well, to be honest, I just did it, to see what my numbers where, and they have been in the normal range since. I was taking a short acting one as well, but only if my blood sugar was over 150 before a meal and then only 5 units. I haven’t needed this at all since I started the program. The long acting one I take is to keep my blood sugar level…[Read more]
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Does that also apply to xylitol?
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It seems to me that I read on the webpage somewhere, that even xylitol is not allowed on the first 6 weeks of the diet plan. It seems that Dr Hyman has an article about diet drinks and he mentioned almost every sweetner. Maybe someone can give you the link.
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I think you are right. I’ve been experimenting with gluten free low GI baking but it doesn’t feel good afterwards.
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Yes, any processed sweetener, natural sweetener or artificial sweetener is forbidden. On the advanced plan 1/2 cup of berries and sweet tasting things like cinnamon, leaf mint and jicama are allowed. The basic BSS plan allows a bit more fruit of a certain type.
If you are pre diabetic or diabetic or have low blood sugar issues all the forbidden…[Read more]-
I’m not pre diabetic – just have a sugar addiction. I also think I may be gluten intolerant. This and wanting to lose the middle aged spread are the reasons I’m doing this eating plan. It’s just I can’t see me being able to do without baked goods for the rest of my life!
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i dont’ wanna live without baked goods forever either…but ideally i’d love to keep them just to one day …something like that.
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Hi Janet, Have you tried Lorraine C’s Blueberry muffins? they are made with almond meal and eggs and fill the void if you miss baked goods. It was posted by me in the recipes group a week or so ago. They are yummy.
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Not yet but I will and they are much the same as the recipes I found at Elana’s pantry.
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Hi Margaret
I’ve been away and was catching up on the site. I tried to find your posting about the blueberry muffins but could not find it. Can you post a link again? I appreciate your posts, they are so helpful!-
Hi Natasha, I have been out of touch for a while myself. Here is the recipe
Blueberry Muffins (basic and advanced plan)
Makes 6 servings
preheat oven to 350
line six cupcake pan with aluminum or silicone cupcake cups for large muffins or use 12 standard cupcakes and spray with olive oil
1 cup almond meal (Trader Joe’s has this)
2 tsp baking…[Read more]
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Chyan Torelli posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: Debbie posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition Hi everyone! I am new to all of this, but am commited to a” balanced health future” , my quote my goal. Feeling a little scared that I will not be able to cook […] ViewIn Florida, Publix Supermarkets carries pecan meal. just and FYI
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Chyan, thanks for the tip! I’ll check it out the next time I’m in Publix.
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Chyan Torelli posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: zes1 posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition I am just getting myself psyched up for the 6 week diet plan. I have already given up Diet Coke (which used to be my main source of water) and have started […] ViewI have just finished 2 weeks into this diet, which I found in the Women World magazine, the shake they told me to make in this magazine, has 1 tbsp of flax see oil, and it says nothing about ground flax seeds. I would think this would be easier to drink. I have been enjoying the shake but a have to admit, it does need a little sweetner, I been…[Read more]
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Chyan Torelli commented on the post, Recipes Galore…The Path to a Healthy Life, on the site Dr. Mark Hyman 1 year ago
I have just joined this site. I love the recipe and yes, I will try it. I found a diabesity diet in a Women’s World magazine, and I was intriqued with what it said. I have type 2 diabetes for 9 years now, and […]
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Chyan Torelli became a registered member 1 year ago
You can but it takes forever! last time I tried it too over 3 hours.
thank you. I am assuming that you had it on a low boil that whole time?