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How Alkaline Energized Water Can Help You Lose Weight Faster

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I’m always looking for little tips and tricks and when I heard about alkalinized water I started doing some research. I want to reiterate that there are many things that you can do to speed your weight loss or jump start you off a plateau and I don’t advocate adopting every single tip and trick that we give you here at the UnDiet, but I do want to pass valid information along and address as many of the fads that we see out there so that you can make a reasonable decision that works for your lifestyle, budget and goals.

Thank you to Spirit of Alkaline for their detailed explanation below to my queries about using alkaline ionized water to boost weight loss.


You can take your weight loss regimen to a whole new level by drinking some fresh from your tap Alkaline Energized Water. Alkaline Energized Water has a high PH balance (ph of 8.5 to 9.5 – which is also extremely beneficial as an antioxidant) on top of being super hydrating and beneficial when you’re working to lose weight. Alkaline ionized water has been shown to be up to 6 times more hydrating than bottled water. So drinking specialized waters, in addition to a good diet, such as the alkaline structured waters can help flush acidic wastes as they accumulate in the body.

Fat helps protect the body by buffering it against toxins that get trapped in fat cells. When you lose weight your fat cells release entrapped toxins. This is perfectly normal in most people and should never be cause for alarm. Straight from your tap Alkaline Energized Water is a great solution because it provides better oxygenation directly to the blood stream – this is good news as it does help to optimize cleansing and detoxification during the weight loss period, and beyond.

Drinking the right kind of water may benefit you by helping you lose weight safely and quickly – and because of its incredible ability to hydrate your body up to 6 times more than regular bottled water, your exercise regimen will be supercharged. Alkaline Energized Water hydrates on a cellular level.

We recommend straight from the tap alkaline energized water because of its potency; this is fresh structured water (not bottled). The structuring process the water must go through is what makes this water so deliciously hydrating, and effective for exercise recovery, weight loss, flushing lactic acid build-up.

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All About Lipodissolve Injections

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More and more people are now becoming more curious about lipodissolve injections. Lipodissolve has several other names such as Lipostabil, Flab-Jab, Lipojection, Lipotherapy and many others. For the benefit of those who don’t know, lipodissolve is used to remove fat deposits through the use of injection. This is considered to be an alternative for liposuction. However, before you decide to undergo this process, there are some important things you have to be aware about.

This process makes use of compounds. The main compounds used for lipodissolve are phosphatidylcholine (PC), and Deoxycholate (DC), also known as PCDC. However, this chemical solution has not yet been approved by the FDA to be used for injections. Some doctors also add other chemicals, vitamins or herbs but these two compounds are the main ingredient. But you have to be aware that according to experts, there are issues concerning the quality and sterility of these compounded drugs.

Lipodissolve can be applied to many areas in the body such as the chin, abdomen, thighs, etc. however, keep in mind that this is not FDA approved. It also involves 2-4 treatment sessions to achieve the best results. Is this really effective for weight loss? You have to understand that lipodissolve only eliminates localized fat deposits, so if you are expecting a major weight loss, you may just get disappointed.

Now, the important question you may have in mind is if this process is safe. Until now, there is still an ongoing research concerning lipodissolve injection, so until no definite findings have been stated, it will be best if you consider every aspect and research more about this before you go through the procedure. Though there are a lot of people who may have found this procedure to be effective, it will be wise to seek advice from experts before you make your decision.

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HCG Drops as a Means to Lose Weight

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, or HGC drops are a homeopathic weight loss and detoxification aid. HGC is a hormone that is released by a female’s placenta during pregnancy, and is primarily used by the body to give “instructions” to the hypothalamus gland. This is where HCG’s potential to create weight loss conditions within the body take place, as the hypothalamus is responsible for controlling thyroid functions, metabolic rates, and the storage of fat. By “turning down” thyroid functions, increasing the metabolic rate, and burning fat stored within the body, HCG helps to create an ideal environment for decreased fat stores and increased energy – in other words, weight loss.

When released during pregnancy, HCG helps the mother’s body create an ideal environment for a human baby. Such an environment doesn’t store fat, instead it uses, or “burns,” existing stores of fat in order to properly nourish both the mother and her baby. In addition, it turns the fuel, or food, that the mother consumes into the extra energy that her body needs during pregnancy. However, when HCG is introduced in a human body that is not pregnant, by means of HCG drops, it essentially “fools” the hypothalamus into creating the same conditions within the body as if it really were pregnant. Thus, the non-pregnant body ramps down the thyroid and starts burning up fat cells and using food that the person eats for energy instead of performing its natural function of turning extra fuel into stored fat.

All of this means that the ingestion of HCG drops, and HCG subsequent introduction into the hypothalamus, will work to help you burn fat stores, increase your energy, and ultimately lose weight. Since HCG is a naturally occurring hormone in the human body, it is a completely safe and effective way to achieve your weight loss goals. Not only that, it will also help you keep the weight off by continually burning all of the food you eat, instead of storing extra food as fat. This hormone is entirely legal, and is not currently subject to any negative legislation like some other weight loss aids. If you want to get rid of your extra fat and stay slim and slender afterwards, you’ll want to give this one a try.

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Drinking Water to Lose Weight

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Did you know that you could lose weight quickly and start to burn fat like you wouldn’t believe by simply drinking water? Did you know that water holds the key to curing many ailments? Our bodies can go days without food but we can’t go a week without water, water is the source of life and it can help you lose weight too.

If you are looking for the quickest way to lose weight and lose body fat, then consider changing the way you drink water. This may seem strange but it actually works, water is so important when it comes to burning fat and stimulating the metabolism.  Our bodies need at least 8 large glasses of water a day, but if you are trying to lose weight then you should consider increasing this quota. Try and drink at least 10 large glasses of water on a daily basis.

Increase your morning water intake

Increase the amount of water you drink before 12 noon. Flushing your system first thing in the morning helps your kick-start your metabolism and gives your body a head start in burning that unwanted fat. Aim to drink 3 large glasses of water before you even have your lunch, this will not only keep your digestive system running at its optimum level, but you will also see your skin starting to look brighter and eyes looking fresher. You will generally feel healthier and you should start feeling lighter as well.

What does water do ?

This is a common question, many people find it difficult to believe that increasing your water intake could be one of the quickest ways to lose body fat. Water can help you lose weight in the following ways:

  • Flush your system of toxins
  • Increase and stimulate your metabolism to help you burn fat faster
  • Keep you hydrated
  • Keeps your digestive system healthier
  • Keeps you feeling fuller for longer
  • Has no calories

You see there are various ways that water can help you to lose weight, you just have to make sure that you are drinking water constantly throughout the day. Instead of drinking soda or juice, reach for the water. You will be surprised at how much of your daily calorie intake is taken up by sweet soft drinks. If you replace all your soft drinks with water you will see an overall weight loss, and you will feel slimmer, healthier and stronger.

Stock Up On Good Quality Water

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There Is No Secret To Weight Loss

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Dieters are always looking for the secret to weight loss. Always jumping from one fad diet to the next when they already know the solution. The solution comes down to eating less calories and exercising to burn more calories. You don’t have to cut out your favorite ice cream or cheese burgers (but if you do you can lose weight quicker). You can still eat your favorite foods; you just need to eat less of them.

For example, say you want to lose 1 pound per week (which would be 52 lbs in a year which is a pretty large amount to lose). Since there are 3,500 calories in a pound you need to eat 3,500 calories less each week. That means you only have to eat 500 calories (3,500 / 7 = 500) less each day or about 167 calories less per meal. Another option instead of eating smaller portions is to eat healthier foods that are lower in calories.

To lose even more pounds you can add an exercise routine to your diet. There are lots of different ways to exercise but one of the most efficient ways is running. On average (the actual number depends on your weight and the pace that you run) one can burn about 100 calories per mile run. So for example, if you run 3 miles 5 times each week you can burn another 1,500 calories which is almost a half a pound.

One of the hardest aspects of maintaining a running program is staying motivated. To keep yourself motivated it is important that you do running in a way that is fun and convenient. Many overweight individuals have a hard time getting out in the public for fear of what people think. Purchasing your own electric treadmill is a great way to avoid embarrassment and can be great fun at the same time since you can watch your favorite shows while you workout. Treadmills can be expensive so a good alternative for those that don’t mind getting outside, a Garmin GPS watch can be a great motivator as it will track your calories burnt and miles traveled and let you get outside and enjoy the great outdoors.

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Healthy Beverages – What to Drink?

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In an Internet culture where link posting is pitifully indiscriminate The UnDiet wants you to know that the links on this page are carefully researched and only posted if deemed to be helpful or otherwise of interest to you, the discerning UnDieter. We routinely decline to trade links with sites seeking to post their links when we find that their site does not meet our specific requirements.

Celestial Seasoningshas a large variety of herbal teas including roasted grains, chai teas & fruit flavored teas.

Cafe Altura Organic Coffee is grown on small family farms, hand-picked, washed in rainwater and dried in the sun. You can’t get much more natural than that!

Fruit Blooms has a nice selection of organic drink mixes. They are not sugar-free but many parents prefer these types of drinks to chemically sweetened drinks.

Rice Dream is a great resource for non-dairy, soy-free milks.

Silk Soy Milk beverages are the Cadillac of soy milks. If you want to move your family to soy milk this is the way to go.

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Amy’s Organics Saves the Day!

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semi-homemade meals

 

I always have a few of Amy’s Organics prepared meals in my pantry and freezer. I’ve tried many of the frozen and boxed brands and haven’t found them to be that tasty, but Amy’s Organics have been a hit every time I’ve served them. And it’s fabulous to know that all of the ingredients are organic, and most meals use whole grains. Many of the frozen items come in individual and family size. On a busy day all I have to do is pull one out, heat and eat. They’re great as is, but a few semi-homemade meal hacks such as adding frozen veggies or leftovers from the fridge I can up the veggie intake and stretch one meal into two.

And when they’re on sale I stock up on as many as my freezer and cupboard can hold.

Beans, refried

Amy’s refried beans are perfect for making a healthy burrito, nachos or a layered dip. I like to stir refried beans into broth with some of Amy’s salsa for a quick bean soup.

burritos and tamales

These burritos are all around 250 calories and delicious. I love to serve them with loads of salsa and call it a meal. For the little ones, I put them in a bowl and cut them up. They look like a mess but that doesn’t matter since they disappear real fast.

cereal

Amy’s has lots of great cereal choices. Perfect in the morning with nondairy milk and sliced fruit.

enchiladas

Another great quick and easy dinner. If you need a little somethin’ somethin’ to feed a hungry teen you can heat up a can of Amy’s refried beans to serve with the enchilidas.

kids meals

Your little darlings will love these healthy lunches and dinners. Serve them with sliced fruit or veggies on the side for a little extra nutrition.

Pasta & Ravioli

Much better for you than a can of orange spaghettios.

lasagna
There are several varieties to choose from.

macaroni & cheese
These meals have so much sauce that you can stir in up to a cup of cooked veggies.

pizza

So MANY varieties. May favorite is the Roasted Vegetable. Eat as is, or pile a salad on top and eat it like a sandwich.

Pizza Snacks

Kids, adults, everybody loves these. I heat up a cup of pasta sauce and serve it as a dip.

Sodium light

These are not my favorites but it’s nice to see that they offer this option

Soup

Love, love, love their soups. My fave? Any of the chilis. I eat the chili straight out of the can as soup, on hot dogs and hamburgers, and over eggs. If I want a light meal I’ll add some broth to the chili.

 

What are your fave Amy’s Organics hacks? Share in the comments.

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The Power of Water

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We all know that water is good for us, but often the reasons are a little fuzzy. And even if we know why we should, it’s not a habit that many people form.

But there are some very powerful reasons to drink lots of water every day, and forming the habit isn’t hard, with a little focus. The above is the beginning of an excellent, short & very informative article published by Dumb Little Man. Read the rest of the article here.

 

How to Keep Your Family Safe From Toxins

Make Drinking Water More a Part of Your Life

Replace your plastic water bottles with stainless steel.

Fill a stainless steel bottle 1/2 full of water and place in the freezer. When you’re getting ready to leave the house fill the bottle to the top with fresh water and you’ll have ice cold water for quite a long time.

Fill ice cube trays with orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit or watermelon juice. Pop them into your water glass for a little extra flavor.

Puree mint with enough citrus juice to make a smooth puree. Freeze in ice cube trays and add them to your water glass whenever you need a flavor boost.

Use herbal tea bags to add flavor to your water.

 

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Resources for UnDiet Friendly Foods

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In an Internet culture where link posting is pitifully indiscriminate The UnDiet wants you to know that the links on this page are carefully researched and only posted if deemed to be helpful or otherwise of interest to you, the discerning UnDieter. We routinely decline to trade links with sites seeking to post their links when we find that their site does not meet our specific requirements.

Annie Chun’s traditional Japanese udon soup bowls are all-natural, vegetarian, contain no MSG or preservatives.
They cook in just one minute and are packed in an Earth-friendly biodegradable bowl. Product of the USA.

Annie’s Homegrown has a wonderful variety of prepackaged meals, snacks, desserts, kid-friendly meals … Everything I’ve tried from Annie’s has been delicious.

Dixie Diner Summer fun can leave less time to prepare healthy and UnDiet conscious meals and this incredible site is packed full of completely healthy, and meat-free prepackaged meals. You’ll be amazed at what you can buy here! Take a cruise through the products pages just to experience a drop-your-jaw moment. One word of caution: they have a product called Trutina which says it has no bitter taste, and sorry to say – it’s not true. Check out the review below for Soy Rocks.

Soy Rocks: taste great, although have that slightly bitter taste from the Trutina sweetener (similar taste to Sweet ‘N Low). Although I’ve found that when I use these rocks with other foods the bitter taste is hidden. For instance I stirred them into a pudding and let it sit in the fridge overnight. The next day I had a delicious fudgy cake – the Soy Rocks had absorbed the moisture from the pudding.

Ethnic Grocer offers more than 20,000 ethnic food products. Also recipes for light versions of many favorite ethnic dishes.

Good Baker What can I say about the Good Baker dessert and pancake mixes except WOW! I can’t remember the last time I was this impressed with a food product. All of their products are low fat, cholesterol-free, with mostly organic ingredients, whole grain organic flours including whole soy flour. All ingredients comply with UnDiet guidelines including the organic evaporated cane juice used to sweeten their mixes. These mixes couldn’t be any easier to prepare, just add water and oil, pour in the pan and pop in the oven. Thirty minutes later – YUMMY chocolately delicious brownies. Note: the natural sugar used in this mix does raise your insulin level so you should only indulge in these goodies occasionally while in weight loss and not too frequently when in maintenance.

Hickory Farms has wonderful cheeses and meats. Take advantage of their free shipping to experiment with some new flavors or rediscover your old favorites. Send a dieting friend a fruit basket or a high protein dieter a beef and cheese basket.

Indian Harvest has the finest rice, grains and beans available to chefs – and now available to consumers! Their gourmet offerings include soups, salads, olive oil, chutneys, cookbooks, kitchenware, and samplers.

Kalyx Foods – natural and organic herbs, foods, spices, coffees & teas.

La Tortilla whole wheat, oat-fiber, fat-free tortilla that is only 3 carbs per tortilla (if you care about such things). You can order these on-line (or call 1-800-446-1516) by the case (they do freeze well) or most supermarkets carry this brand. If you’ve tried regular white flour fat-free tortillas & didn’t like them, try these. They taste much better.

Miss Roben’s foods for those allergic to wheat, gluten, & dairy; also many egg-free foods. Read ingredient lists carefully; many contain white rice powder (an UnDiet no-no), cornstarch (which I caution you to use infrequently) & some do contain dairy. Their product list is too extensive to go through here but I did go over the bread products & the Potato Bread Mix & Mock Rye Bread are good UnDiet breads. All the pastas except for those with sauces are good choices. They also have a Soft Pretzel Mix (under Pizza Pie Crust & More) that looks terrific! All of the cookie mixes contain refined sugar – alas, it isn’t a perfect world. UPDATE: as of January 29th, 2013 we could no longer find Miss Roben’s online. If any of our readers can give us the 411 on them please let us know in the Comments section.

Nature’s Path is a good resource for healthy, whole grain baking mixes, breakfast foods, snacks …

Rocky Mountain Organic Meats cattle are raised on natural grains and grasses, without the use of growth hormones or antibiotics, and are certified by the American Health Association. “Many of our customers tell us that Rocky Mountain meats tastes the way meat used to, full of flavor and clean.”

Seafoods.com is your source for fresh and frozen Seafood delivered overnight to your door. Choose from over 1,400 varieties of seafood including tuna, live lobster, shrimp, Mahi Mahi, crab and more. Whether you’re two or two hundred, you’ll love their fresh products and fast delivery. Now you have no excuse not to enjoy a backyard clambake.

Sunspire, finally a source for grain-sweetened chocolate chips!  They also have a wide variety of other hard-to-find ingredients. Check them out, you’ll be glad you did. Oh and don’t leave their site without putting a bag of their Sundrops in your cart. You  will not be sorry – promise.

The Natural Pantry Soymage Parmesan Cheese Alternative, Veggie Gravy Mixes, Ethnic Entrees, Nutritional Yeast Flakes, Egg & Cheese Substitutes, Milk Alternatives (soy-free), Vegetarian Broth & Gravy Mixes, Ethnic Entrees, Entree & Side Dish Mixes (Rice & Pasta, Stuffed Potatoes, Couscous, Polenta – Dinner-Size & Single Serving Cups), Soup Mixes (Dinner-Size & Single Serving Cups), Dried Mushrooms, Sodium-Free Sauces, Salad Dressings, Anchovy-Free Worchestershire Sauce, Organic Baking Mixes, Hot Cereals, Organic Chocolate, Cookie & Pudding Mixes, Broccoli Sprout Seeds & Sprouting Kits, Mori-Nu Tofu Instant Pudding & Pie Mixes. They’re working on setting up an on-line shopping cart, but until then you can go to the site to compile your shopping list, then call 1-800-695-2241 to order.

 

 

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Help! Why is My Diet Not Working?

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Now available on Kindle.

Now available on Kindle.

The list below is extracted from my book “Help! My Diet Isn’t Working: Identify & Banish Your Weight Loss Monsters”. If there are some tips that you find difficult then just start with the ones that are easier for you. If this takes care of the problem then you’re home free. If not, then begin eliminating others one by one. When you’re satisfied with your progress you can stop eliminating things or keep going to speed up your weight loss and facilitate a healthier lifestyle.

You’re welcome to ask questions in the Comments about any of the items below. In the book I provide a full explanation for why a certain technique or suggestion is given.

  1. Check your diet for hidden refined sugars and ruthlessly eliminate them.
  2. Check labels for corn syrup products such as high fructose corn syrup and toss out any that contain these.
  3. Caffeinated drinks kick up your blood sugar, switch to decaf.
  4. If you’re not exercising at all, or exercising very little, you may need to add some physical activity to your routine to continue losing weight. To raise your metabolism so that you’re burning calories all day long you need to exercise at least 20-30 minutes at an intensity that has you sweating within 7-12 minutes into your workout.
  5. Once you reach your goal weight you’ll find it easier to hold at that weight if you consume no more than one 12 ounce beer or one to two 4 ounce glasses of dry wine a day. During weight loss, consuming alcohol on a daily basis can be a huge saboteur. It depresses your metabolism, stimulates your appetite and it’s loaded with high glycemic index calories.
  6. Cut back on carrots, potatoes and corn (including popcorn) until you begin to lose again or until you reach your goal weight. These foods all metabolize as sugar.
  7. Switch UnDiet plans: try switching to Produce Power for one to two weeks or make it a regular part of your lifestyle by eating Produce Power for one or two days a week.
  8. If you’re already doing Produce Power you may be consuming too few calories, so try switching to Protein Blast .
  9. If you’re on Protein Blast and have hit a plateau it often helps to switch to eating Fruit in the morning and Veggies and Starches for the rest of the day, completely eliminating Proteins for 3-5 days. When you start losing again go back to your plan of choice.
  10. Most chewing gum contains either sugar or aspartame. Eliminate it during weight loss.
  11. Re-read all labels looking for hidden refined sugars, aspartame, Nutrasweet and other items.
  12. Double check your daily intake to be sure you haven’t strayed from your calorie count, carb count, portion size or whatever measure you’re using for your weight loss.
  13. You may be deficient in at least one vitamin or mineral. You should be taking a multivitamin with minerals twice a day, essential fatty acids (especially Omega-3) twice a day, and a daily supplement of Chromium.
  14. Be sure that you’ve eliminated trans-fats (margarine and foods with partially hydrogenated oils).
  15. Some medications especially heavy duty tranquilizers, many diet pills, long term use of anti-depressants, diuretics, birth control, estrogen, and antibiotics can interfere with your metabolism, thus halting or slowing weight loss.  Check with your doctor to see if any medication(s) you’re taking could be the problem and if there is something else you could take. If you’ve been UnDieting for two or more weeks you might want to ask your doctor to retest you to see if you still need the medication(s) or if you need the same dosage.
  16. A thyroid condition can slow or stop weight loss. A simple at home test for a thyroid condition is to take your temperature under your arm within ten minutes of waking up in the morning. An underarm temperature below 97.8 suggests hypothyroidism or hypometabolism. Of course whether you test negative or positive, make sure you check with your doctor.
  17. Cut back on, bread, rice, pasta and other Starches until you begin to lose again or until you reach your goal weight.
  18. If you’re on the Protein Blast make sure that you’re counting  your carbohydrates correctly. Read labels, write down everything you eat in a day for several days and have a friend check your list for hidden carbohydrates.
  19. Diet sodas, diet gelatins, powdered diet drinks and many other prepackaged diet and “sugar free” foods contain aspartame or sucrose which slows or halts weight loss in many people. Substitute non-alcoholic beer which is  a Starch, Arrowhead Fruit-flavored mineral waters (many other mineral waters contain sweeteners & Starches) work with all meal plans, or distilled water with a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice.
  20. Don’t use more than 6 tablespoons of heavy cream in your coffee in a day. This isn’t a hard and fast rule, but if you’re having trouble losing  weight this could be the culprit.
  21. If nothing is working, you may be metabolically resistant. This can occur for many reasons, especially if you are severely overweight and/or have yo-yo dieted in the past. The Fat Blast can be the ticket to kicking you into a downward spiral. The Fat Blast gives you even faster results than total fasting. Isn’t that incredible – you can eat and lose weight faster than when you’re not eating at all! Note: DO NOT stay on the Fat Blast for more than five days.
  22. Even “good” sugars like Rapadura, Sucanat, raw unfiltered honey, real maple syrup, date sugar, Sweet ‘N Low … when consumed in too high a quantity can halt weight loss. Try cutting them out for a few days and see if your weight loss resumes. If you still want to use these sugars use them occasionally, not daily.
  23. If you do eat sugar try to eat it 30 minutes before or after a meal. Sugar, yes even good sugar, inhibits digestion and we all know what that means – EXTRA POUNDS! This doesn’t include sweeteners that don’t spike your insulin level such as aspartame, Sweet ‘N Low, Somersweet, and others.
  24. If you’re having trouble with indigestion try not eating acid Fruits (oranges, tomatoes, lemons, pineapples …) with Proteins. Acid Fruits can hamper Protein digestion and result in putrefaction. Milk and orange juice, while by no means an indigestible combination, is far from a good combination. Orange juice and eggs however are an even worse combination.
  25. If you’re having trouble with indigestion try not eating Starches and sugars in the same meal. This combination will produce fermentation in most people.
  26. If you’re having trouble with gas and/or upset stomach when eating Fruit try eating melons by themselves, not combining them with other Fruits and foods. This guideline is based on the ease and speed in which melons decompose in the digestive system.
  27. Milk is best taken alone or not at all. Milk is the natural food of young mammals; each species producing milk adapted to the needs of its young. The young of each species, including our own, take the milk alone, not in combination with other foods. Milk doesn’t digest in the stomach, but in the duodenum, the result being that when milk is taken the stomach does not secrete digestive enzymes.
  28. You may be using too much soy with your Starch meals. Try cutting back or eliminating it from Starch meals.
  29. If you’ve been mixing Protein with Starches in small amounts and you’re weight loss has stopped you may be using too much of one food group with the other. Cut down on how much Protein you mix with Starches and vice versa.
  30. Make sure you’re eating at least 50% raw foods each day and preferably 80% when trying to lose weight. Also make sure that at least one meal, preferably breakfast is completely live.
  31. If you’re eating too many peanut products, which are acid forming and difficult to digest this may have slowed your weight loss.
  32. Pre-digest nuts, beans, and grains by soaking in water for thirty minutes before cooking or eating them raw. Discard the soaking water.
  33. Make sure dried Fruits and vegetables are sulfur free.
  34. Some people find they lose weight easier if they eat Fruit only in the mornings and not any other time of the day unless it’s a Living Foods day.
  35. Giving yourself a Living Foods day once a week will jump start your weight loss. Better yet, treat yourself to a Living Foods day 2-3 days a week until you reach your end or mid-weight goal.