tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post4136241899557064376..comments2024-03-21T06:38:13.673-04:00Comments on Vegan Epicurean: E2L Breakfast: Apples and BlueberriesVegan Epicureanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-6429368799906762172009-12-14T14:42:54.151-05:002009-12-14T14:42:54.151-05:00Blessedmama,
My hubby used to like unhealthy food...Blessedmama,<br /><br />My hubby used to like unhealthy food. We have successfully gotten him off of it now and he has been eating healthy and clean since June of this year. <br /><br />The hubby isn't on the 6 week intensive part of the E2L since he doesn't have any weight to drop. So I am giving him more grains, nuts and seeds to keep his calories up.<br /><br />I make juice in my Vitamix all the time, is that what you are referring to? <br /><br />Sorry to hear about the California furlough days. That doesn't sound like it could be good. I hope it ends soon.<br /><br />AliciaVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-30815041586475224982009-12-14T14:29:43.965-05:002009-12-14T14:29:43.965-05:00Thanks for all the information. E2L sounds very i...Thanks for all the information. E2L sounds very interesting. I'm glad to hear that your husband's health is improving. The fresh juices that I was referring to would be juiced with the fiber, not by a traditional juicer but by a high-speed blender. If I go down that road, I'll let you know. We have to wait until California furlough days are done first before we buy one though.blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-73472531670300210512009-12-14T11:30:27.937-05:002009-12-14T11:30:27.937-05:00Good Morning Blessedmama,
I just finished refrige...Good Morning Blessedmama,<br /><br />I just finished refrigerator one and was taking a green tea break when your comment came in.<br /><br />E2L is an abbreviation for "Eat to Live". It is a book written by Joel Fuhrman MD. The premise of the book is to eat for maximum nutrition and the body will find its correct weight, whatever that is. The plan is vegan although he does allow "10%" unhealthy food which some interprete as animal products. <br /><br />It seems to me that there are two types of people drawn to the plan. Those that want to lose weight where nothing else has worked or people that are really interested in nutritional excellence. It is a a tough plan for most people to stick with, myself included. I really like carbs (whole grains and starchy veggies) and he wants you to limit those to 1 cup a day. Additionally he is not a fan of using oils. He also recommends 4 fruit servings a day which is why I had the breakfast I did.<br /><br />The plan really has many health benefits. My husband's cholesterol hit 280 and after two months on E2L his cholesterol has gone done to 155 and stayed there.<br /><br />So far the breakfast has kept me full (2 hours now) but I definitely feel "lighter" than normal. I think this is due to the breakfast I had this morning. I will probably have lunch in an hour. I think the fruit would probably keep me full longer than the juice due to the fiber, but that is just a guess.<br /><br />The studies I have seen on apples was testing raw apples. Since many nutritients are destroyed by heat I try to eat my apples raw when possible. However I have not seen anything that indicates cooked apples don't have the same nutrition. If I see something I will definitely pass it along.<br /><br />I need to fininish my green tea and tackle the second refrigerator.<br /><br />talk to you soon,<br />AliciaVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-25594699660223812302009-12-14T11:13:25.544-05:002009-12-14T11:13:25.544-05:00Good morning, Alicia. I love the fact that you ga...Good morning, Alicia. I love the fact that you gave us a little insight on what your plans are for the day - for some reason I like to hear how others that are stay-at-home spend their time. I have a couple of questions for you about your breakfast. First off, I'm impressed that you ate three apples! I also think I have the hardest time consuming enough fruit - veggies seem easier. So, I make a point to try to munch them throughout the day. Also, when you spoke of the benefits of apples and how you include them as much as possible, are those benefits just for raw apples or cooked as well? Also, I am very interested in hearing if it kept you full. I've been toying with an all-fruit or all fresh juice breakfast, but I've been wondering about the "full" thing. And, what is E2L? Thanks!blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.com