What foods are you eating to reduce recurrence?

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited November 2013


    Wyo, thanks for supplying the name of that bread. That is what I meant by German bread available at the supermarket.

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  • FLwarrior
    FLwarrior Member Posts: 977
    edited November 2013

    I have made the Kale chips twice.  The first time I liked them the second time not so much. The second time they were bitter and left a bad aftertaste.  Maybe I had a different type of Kale the second time?  Is the "Baby Kale" called that on the label? I'll have to pay closer attention to the "name" next time I am at the market.

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  • corky60
    corky60 Member Posts: 726
    edited November 2013


    I made kale chips once, following a recipe by a local chef. They turned very thin after baking and at first bite they were essentially kale dust. For all the work--the washing, drying, tearing into small pieces, etc. they were not worth the effort. IMHO.

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  • jessica749
    jessica749 Member Posts: 429
    edited November 2013


    do you have a salad spinner? Not really work to me. But yes-preparation is called for. Frankly I find it more difficult to make decent salad dressing-to each his own. As for the results- sounds like you agree that eating a batch of kale, after cooking as"chips" is very easy to do just we disagree on its tastiness. I'm sure knowing how good kale is for me enhances its flavor ...(placebo effect on taste?)

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  • smrlvr
    smrlvr Member Posts: 422
    edited November 2013


    do any of you use turmeric? If so, do you use the spice you would but at the supermarket in the spice aisle or is there a more unprocessed form that is available?

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  • cp418
    cp418 Member Posts: 7,079
    edited November 2013

    Yes - I use turmeric to season along with black pepper on salad, poultry and seafood.  I purchase as a spice in the organic section.

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  • corky60
    corky60 Member Posts: 726
    edited December 2013


    I've read that you can buy whole, raw turmeric root in Indian food stores but have never tried it.

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  • BayouBabe
    BayouBabe Member Posts: 2,221
    edited December 2013


    Nature Made brand, in the vitamin isle, also has turmeric in capsule/supplement form.

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  • Fallleaves
    Fallleaves Member Posts: 806
    edited December 2013


    Corky60, I actually did buy some tumeric root at an asian food store. My Dad swears by it for his arthritis, and actually just chews it up, but I really didn't like the taste and bitterness. I tried dicing it up and putting it into soups and chili, which works pretty well, but have to say I like the powdered form better. I make Indian food sometimes and none of my recipes call for the actual root, so I wonder if they use it in their cooking in India, and my recipes are just Americanized, or if they prefer the powdered form, too.

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  • cp418
    cp418 Member Posts: 7,079
    edited December 2013

    Maybe its an acquired taste too.  I've never tried the root only the tumeric seasoning and recall I noticed the taste initially - but now I don't.  Reminds me a bit like getting use to drinking plain green tea regarding taste issues.

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  • Fallleaves
    Fallleaves Member Posts: 806
    edited December 2013


    Yeah, and I still don't like plain green tea! I have to brew it with black tea to get past the taste.

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  • Scandophile
    Scandophile Member Posts: 71
    edited December 2013

    I am so glad to read all your valuable comments about eating habit changes/struggles. I feel less alone. I am the ONLY one in my circle making the changes.

    I am trying to be on a 90% raw vegan diet, but I am really struggling to stay on track. I have been good about no dairy, sugar or processed foods but really struggle with the bread thing. I LOVE bread! It was easy to give up coffee and cheese in comparison. I incorporate a few oz a week of 'clean' meat that I get from Whole Foods (animal welfare 5, or wild caught fish).

    I take the following for supplements daily ;

    20 Tablest of Green Barley by Green Power - to help with alkalinity

    16 caps of Dr Williams Daily Advantage multi-vitamin

    6 caps of Heart Plus by Cell Nutritionals to stop further mets

    3 caps of Green Tea Extract by Cell Nutritionals

    6 caps of Spirulina by Hawaiian Pacific

    15 caps Chlorella by Dr Mercola

    3 caps of Beta 1, 3D Glucan by Transfer Point to super boost immune system

    1 gelcap of D3 10,000 IUs

    6 tablespoons of FlaxSeed Oil (part of the Flax/CottageCheese mix for Budwig Protocol)

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited December 2013


    Scandi, may I ask you why you take 16 multi-vitamin pills a day?

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  • Scandophile
    Scandophile Member Posts: 71
    edited December 2013

    Hi Momine, the Dr Williams Daily Advantage multi-vitamin comes in 2 packets with 8 capsules in each packet. I take 1 packet after breakfast and 1 after lunch. It is a lot, but I can definitely tell when I don't take them as they give me a real energy boost.

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited December 2013


    Does the doc recommend taking that many capsules daily?

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  • Scandophile
    Scandophile Member Posts: 71
    edited December 2013

    He doesn't mind as none of it interferes with my current treatment plan. He just takes his notes.

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited December 2013


    Scandi, sorry, I did not mean your actual doc, but the one who formulated the vitamins. Overdosing certain vitamins can be downright dangerous. Just saying.

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  • BrooksideVT
    BrooksideVT Member Posts: 2,211
    edited December 2013

    Scandi, are there one or two supplements you consider most , well, promising?

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  • Furfriend2
    Furfriend2 Member Posts: 299
    edited December 2013


    Hello,


    I understand from my MO vitamin C citrus fruit is not so good for the ACT, TAC TX. Not sure about other chemo drugs.

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  • Scandophile
    Scandophile Member Posts: 71
    edited December 2013

    Hi Momine, no worries, the daily dosage for the Dr. Williams Daily Advantage is 2 packets/day (8 caps per packet). I understand completely about overdosing concerns. I research everything before adding to my protocol for any conflicts/dosage concerns/side effects.

    Hi BrooksideVT, they all work in conjunction with one another but if I could only afford 2, I would buy the Beta Glucan & Budwig FlaxOil/Cottage Cheese concoction (FOCC).  The Beta Glucan super boosts the immune system and the FOCC is important for getting our cells back in great shape. The healthier I can create my body's internal environment, the better chance I have for getting into remission.

    In addition to the supplements, I have taken on a primarily organic raw vegan diet. These are on my no-no list:   Sugar (Xyletol is my sweetener of choice); Processed Food, Dairy, Alcohol, Tap Water, Soy, Gluten, and caffeine.

    I am not always successful with this dietary approach. I take it one day at a time.

     

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited December 2013


    Scandi, ok, thanks. It sounded like an awful lot, lol.

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  • gemini4
    gemini4 Member Posts: 532
    edited December 2013


    SelenaWolf, you wrote earlier in this thread: ' Pumpkin seeds are tasty and a natural "de-wormer" '


    Can you explain more about this "de-wormer"? I am intrigued. ;-)

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  • cp418
    cp418 Member Posts: 7,079
    edited December 2013

    Yes - that caught my eye too.  Quick GOOGLE found several articles for chickens and animals.  http://www.ehow.com/about_6296697_pumpkin-dewormer-dogs.html

    How Pumpkin Works


    • For centuries, North Americans have used pumpkin seeds to treat intestinal worms in people. Pumpkin seeds offer a safe, natural way to treat your dog at home. They contain an amino acid called cucurbitin, which weakens intestinal worms. With repeated doses, worms die off and are expelled from the body. Evidence suggests that dogs can eat pumpkin seeds without side effects or interactions with other medications they may be taking.

    Human use - http://superfoodprofiles.com/pumpkin-seeds-parasites-intestinal-worms


     

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  • Furfriend2
    Furfriend2 Member Posts: 299
    edited December 2013


    Hello, would someone here know the benefits of Coconut milk, anything coconut- good evidence for cancer patients?

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  • phxsunshine
    phxsunshine Member Posts: 242
    edited December 2013


    I'm not sure of the cancer benefits, but my Naturopathic Oncologist is all for coconut milk and almond milk in my diet, instead of cow's milk.

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  • erinm216
    erinm216 Member Posts: 126
    edited December 2013

    Anyone else feel that doing a BMI of 20 or less is unobtainable?

    I have a complete knot in my stomach now after reading that it is a suggested number to keep cancer at bay.

    I am 5'7 (177 pounds) and would have to weigh 130 pounds to get to that BMI.  I haven't been 130 pounds in 20 years. Even at my thinnest I was 145.


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  • Obxflygirl1
    Obxflygirl1 Member Posts: 377
    edited December 2013

       Yes, being overweight does increase ones' risk...but so does no exercise and not eating healthy foods.  If your weight is in a normal range for you and you are physically active and eat healthy for the most part, then you are doing everything right.  :)

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  • erinm216
    erinm216 Member Posts: 126
    edited December 2013

    Good to hear! 

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  • Rdrunner
    Rdrunner Member Posts: 309
    edited December 2013

    The BMI is totally out of date , it does not take into consideration body composition!!. What is optimal is lean muscle mass and low body fat. Muscle weights more than fat. The more muscle you have the more body fat and calories you burn. Please do not get hung up on the bmi and numbers. Cardio vascular fitness and lean muscle mass and low body fat is what is important not the amount you weigh.

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  • TwoHobbies
    TwoHobbies Member Posts: 2,118
    edited December 2013

    ugh ErinM. I just went to my BMI calculator and that is about what I consider my ideal weight but I haven't seen that since giving birth!  I'm interested to know where you saw that. My doc harps on me to stay in my BMI but doesn't care where I am on the range. 

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