Comments on: Journey to Real Foods: Step One

By: Twyla Daymude

Twyla Daymude — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:34:42 +0000

I’ve been eating a lot of the Ralphs Grade AA Large Eggs and a couple days before I heard about the recall I started getting stomach pains. They have gotten a LOT worse, I already went to the ER once, and if they could actually do anything for me I would go in again. This is literally the worst pain I have ever been in. I’ll know by tomorrow if its salmonella or not, the doctors have no idea as of now.

By: donielle

donielle — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:45:48 +0000

@Monica, Because spelt is basically unchanged from what it was centuries ago (unlike our hybridized wheat) some people can tolerate it better. I forget the science, but I believe the gluten and proteins are a bit different. We had my husband go gluten free for a few months last year and when we introduced wheat he reacted to it – when we introduced spelt he was fine. So now we occasionally do spelt!

Another thing thats been floating around between us real food bloggers is if soaking actually does anything. Some are saying it has to be sprouted for the phytic acid to be destroyed. And it makes sense in the aspect that only the whole berry can actually sprout and grow. Ground flour can’t grow! So my next venture is to seek out a grain mill and try some sprouting!

I also think that while NT is great – everyone needs to make their own dietary adjustments!

By: Organic Free-Range Eggs

Organic Free-Range Eggs — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:21:48 +0000

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Because our beef is 100% grass-fed & finished, the quality of the meat is exceptional, and the flavor is unsurpassed. Plus, it is more nutrient-dense and packed with healthful Omega-3’s than conventional beef, which is healthier for you, your family, and the planet.

Please visit http://www.sumasmountainfarms.ca/ for more information! We have plenty of recipes for you to try.

By: Jenny Ritchey

Jenny Ritchey — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:37:38 +0000

Thank you so much for doing this!!! I’ve been wanting to transition over from a typical organic/natural/whole-foods diet to a traditional diet, but it’s really hard to figure it all out without getting overwhelmed. (On top of that, my hubby and I want to start ttc at the end of the year, and I want us to be in good shape for that too!) I can’t wait for the next post.

By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:10:01 +0000

Hi Donielle!
It’s been such a long time since we’ve had contact and I’m so glad you stopped in to leave a comment. What a pleasant surprise to see your new website and that you are a student of Nourishing Traditions! We have even more in common

I see you mentioned avoiding wheat (on my blog) but still use spelt…I recently read (while researching my latest post about going wheat free) that spelt is also a form of wheat. You guys don’t get any symptoms?

This was a big learning curve with nourishing traditions because although Sally used a LOT of spelt, kamut and wheat in her recipes, we do not do very well with it. I think even soaking it has little benefit for us right now.

Fantastic post, I really like how you broke down the days! (I’m loving the soaked oatmeal!)

By: The Diaper Diaries

The Diaper Diaries — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:33:24 +0000

I get the Meijer brand organic cage free. We are in the very beginning baby step phase and that is where we are at right now. I am just not at a point where I am going to drive out to a farm even though we might get there eventually. I would love to make my own granola, but typically it contains nuts and my husband is allergic. He is also allergic to coconuts so that poses a problem too. I think I need to stick to the oatmeal, muffin side of things for now. And I love toast so I can definitely swing that.

By: donielle

donielle — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:24:45 +0000

@The Diaper Diaries, Eh, not really. Granola isn’t near as bad as the extruded stuff, but then again it is ‘unsoaked’ AND can be really high in sugar. JoshEWEa’s sells a soaked cereal, but it gets pricey fast if you eat it all the time!
Here’s a post I wrote awhile back with breakfast alternatives:
http://www.naturallyknockedup.com/2008/11/24/alternatives-to-breakfast/
*also – what kind of eggs do you use? I gag when I have storebought eggs. Like lose my lunch/dry heaving in the garbage style. Even the ones from Harvest Health get me sometimes. I have to have the real farm pastured eggs. Never had an issue with them!

By: The Diaper Diaries

The Diaper Diaries — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:36:08 +0000

I could eat cereal for all three meals a day. Is there none that is healthy? Cause I seriously can’t stomach eggs and smoothies just aren’t filling for me at all. I do eat a lot of oatmeal for breakfast, but I get bored if I eat the same thing too much.

By: Dawn Norman

Dawn Norman — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:08:33 +0000

I love this new series! I’ve been slowly making changes to our diet for the past 6 months, so I feel like I’m starting to get a handle on some things and know where I want to progress with others, but having something so specific laid out is such a great idea! Thank you for this!

By: Wendy (The Local Cook)

Wendy (The Local Cook) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:51:30 +0000

I’m a huge fan of eggs. Cereal has never been enough to hold me until lunch. Also, I love to throw a handful of kale/swiss chard or spinach in my smoothies! Yum! Could also substitute kefir for the yogur/milk blend.