oops forgot about the hotdogs, I occasionally eat the applegate farms beef hot dogs. I do not like the turkey dogs.  I just can’t get past the thought of eating hot dogs not being good for you, so I save them for special occasions, like camping and picnics. I don’t know maybe they are fine, but old habits are hard to break.

Lori

I find the best source of fuel for me before workouts is an apple with almond butter.  I have also had luck with just plain old cooked eggs (boiled, fried in healthy oil, poached, scrambled etc.)  I don’t eat much fruit, but the apple and almond butter really work well for me. I also need to drink a lot of water!  I have noticed the better my diet and workouts the more water I require!

Best wishes,

Lori

What are some good facebook groups Theresa?

I think you could use lemon juice instead of fresh fruit. I use apple cider vinegar, with the mother (Braggs). It definitely has a different taste. I do not use regular vinegar because it is made from grains. You may be able to use honey in place of sugar, I find it substitutes very well for sugar. I think pickles would be hard to make taste the same without regular vinegar, but maybe try one batch and see how it turns out. I would taste the brine before using it. Also, for salt, I use sea salt for all of my canning and have no troubles.

It could be candida. When I was suffering with that the doctor told me to stay away from all vinegar except, unfiltered apple cider vinegar “with the mother”. I still follow those rules!

It is DQ 8, but I don’t remember all of the specifics. Dr. O and some of the others will help you out with that. but, I do know it is an 8. sounds like a gluten free diet is in order. You have found a good place for support!
Lori

When you guys do the no poo thing, do you mix it up ahead of time in a bottle or do you mix it each time you do your hair. It sounds like a pain to have to mix it every time. Do you mind sharing exactly how you do it. I’ve read it online and am seriously considering this as I have little pimples that turn into sores that do NOT heal. I have cut out all grains and still have them so this is my next step.

First, the soy sauce, I use coconut aminos. (they are great and I can’t tell the difference in a recipe) Do a google search for them and you will find them.

Second, chickens I think if you do a search on this website you will come up with an answer to that. Dr. O has answered that before (I think anyway). It was something about feeding them bugs I remember think ewwwww…LOL

Best wishes,
lori