Comments on: A Note On November: Vegan MoFo, And I Go Low-Pro

By: Kelly H.

Kelly H. — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 03:57:12 +0000

I did something very similar except that I allowed non-glutinous grains (quinoa and brown rice only) right from the start and omitted all forms of sugar for the entire 6 weeks. The latter has been THE most challenging thing I have ever done in terms of food consumption! I can’t even imagine what my first bite of something sweeter than a carrot or acorn squash – which already taste very sweet to me right now! – will do to me!

Oh, if ever you visit Seattle again, check out this guy: http://www.houseofthesunrawfood.com/index.html
You make some pretty amazing raw dishes but, since I’ve never had the honor of trying anything, I can honestly say that Adam makes the most delicious raw food I have ever had!!

Oh! And one last thing…I ordered two or your lovely calendars on 10/31. Do you know when I might expect them. Thanks!

By: Sayward

Sayward — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:27:02 +0000

@ Kelly H. – Well, I did it modified for breastfeeding. I didn’t want to detox while breastfeeding!

I was pretty strict for 2 weeks. After that I added back ONE grain – quinoa, which is actually technically a seed – and infrequent legumes (black beans, white beans made into dip, lentils) no more than a few times a week. Also added rare starchier veggies like carrots and sweet potatoes, but rare.

After three weeks I introduced low-glycemic fruits (berries) because I missed my green smoothies sooo bad. Blueberry-spinach-almond milk smoothies. =) It’s crazy how sweet stuff tastes at this point!

A few weeks later I added back in natural sweeteners – agave and maple syrup. I stayed like that (low grain, infrequent natural sweeteners, low starch) for a few months.

It totally worked. I also felt healthier than I’ve ever felt before. Learned a lot about my physiology that way!

By: Kelly H.

Kelly H. — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:21:10 +0000

Excellent idea. I love coconut oil, but never thought to use it in place of Earth Balance because I LOVE EB!

How long were you on the cleanse? I am on my 6th and FINAL week… Whew! I desperately miss my sweets most of all.

By: Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:00:39 +0000

@ Kelly H. – Actually I put coconut oil on my cornbread, which is TOTALLY candida cleanse-friendly. It’s an antifungal! I adore it on everything and it’s so much better for you than Earthbalance. =)

Good luck with everything, I did that this year and it ain’t easy, but it WORKS!

By: Kelly H.

Kelly H. — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:24:17 +0000

I am eating chili as I type (I’m skilled), but no cornbread is allowed on the Candida Cleanse, so I am looking upon that part of your picture with longing! With Earth Balance, yes? *sigh* I have not had Earth Balance in 5 weeks either!

By: Sayward

Sayward — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:12:53 +0000

@ Mamma – Love you and MISS YOU!!!

By: Mamma

Mamma — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:15:10 +0000

Wonderful articles Say!!!! Woooooooo….the food!! Beautiful!
(And of course, the vegan baby!)
I commit to listening to Jessica’s Affirmation every day for a month!!!
What an inspiration that is!!
You are fantastic daughter-in law!!

By: Sayward

Sayward — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:56:25 +0000

You guys! Haha, I guess that’s fair. There *will* be another Bonzai baby . . . someday. Not any time soon though! One adorable little rascal is plenty enough for me these days. =)

By: Heather (Perspective Is Everything)

Heather (Perspective Is Everything) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:18:53 +0000

I’m with Meghan. that was my first guess. either way, we’ll miss ya!

By: MathTutor

MathTutor — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 01:54:43 +0000

I agree with Meghan! =P