Daily diary... Three days strong

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Comment by Lala M. Apples on March 31, 2012 at 11:39am

Thank you Greenmama/Yogaranka!

Comment by Greenmama on March 31, 2012 at 10:54am

http://www.ghthealth.com/vitamind3.aspx

They now have vegan Vitamin D3 made from lichen.

Comment by Yogaranka on March 31, 2012 at 4:38am

When they fortify the almond mylk, do you know how much you are getting as far as vit.D and B12? Probably not. Would not be safer and more simple to just put water in the smoothie with your fave fruit/veggies and buy a good quality vit.D and b12 supplement? That would be my suggestion.
Vit. D3 is not vegan, but it is what our bodies use the easiest. Vit. D2 is vegan, and the research is not conclusive yet as its conversion rate. Vit B 12 has many forms, the best are hydroxocobalamin and methylcobalamin. Often companies when they fortify a food product, they will use the much inferior and potentially harmful form, cyanocobalamin. Your longterm health is worth to look on the packaging, for sure.
I make my own almond mylk from organic raw almonds, by first soaking them 24 hrs, then blending them with clean water, and finally straining them through a mesh bag. When you read the ingredients of the almond mylk, and if it does not say filtered water, they most likely use tap water. Not a nice option. That is why I always make my own.
Have fun, focus on the seasonal fruits.

Comment by Lala M. Apples on March 31, 2012 at 3:52am

@ Greenmama! Thank you as always for the love!

@ Iron clad ben - I def need to do better with the water. Thanks for the encouragement.

@ Yogaranka - I definitely agree with you - I want to cut out/down the almond milk but am nervous because it is fortified with B12, D and calcium. Any advice would be great.

Comment by Yogaranka on March 30, 2012 at 12:14pm

If you are sneezing a lot from pollen, you might want to go easy on hemp, almond milk, especially first thing in the morning. But of course, if that is what pleases your schedule, go for it, but I noticed that a lighter breakfast with more fruit and no fat gives a clear start. Hang in there!

Comment by Greenmama on March 30, 2012 at 12:02pm

Hugs and more hugs!

Comment by Iron Clad Ben on March 30, 2012 at 7:27am

Water water water to help move along the detox!  Keep going!  It will only get easier from here.

Comment by Lala M. Apples on March 30, 2012 at 5:52am

Thank you Greenmama ---

I was wondering if allergies = detox. I suffered allergies as a teenager and then they sort of went away. But are hitting me full force right now. I feel like I could just go to bed and sleep right now. I feel dull, nose is running and I am sneezing. I also had a small period of irritability which passed quickly after I ate more and more carbs. My body is probably also getting used to no coffee. No meds for me!

Comment by Greenmama on March 30, 2012 at 4:45am

Don't worry... it's just detox.  It won't be permanent.  Most people's "allergies" disappear on this lifestyle... eliminating dairy and other toxic substances will reduce the body's inflammation and over-reaction to things like pollen.  You are doing awesome!  Just lie in bed and rest when you are feeling ill.  Putting in medication just stops the detoxification process by adding a toxic substance.  Let the process finish (I know, no fun!) and you won't have to suffer the back and forth of detox/ re-tox.

 

And I saw you did some belly dance.  Your fave, right?  Woo hoo!