Thu, Nov-19-09, 11:02
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Senior Member
Posts: 5,160
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Plan: Weston A. Price, GFCF
Stats: 165/133/132
BF:?/12.7%/?
Progress: 97%
Location: Philadelphia
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Originally Posted by susan1m
I've been mostly carnivore for a couple-three months now. I had really bad D problems at first but they have resolved for the most part. I also lost weight -5 to 8 pounds during this time which was nice because weight loss has eluded me completely for a year or so. Lately, I've been growing tired of being so "strange." I have little support for this woe in my life. I'm wondering if I shouldn't at least add back green veg? I like the idea of having veg as a garnish. I agree with keeping nightshades out - I've got lots of inflamation issues - but I'd like to be able to enjoy a bite of veg or two here and there.
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I agree - certain vegetables don't seem to do any real harm in moderation. It's certainly possible (and in my opinon, reasonable) to live without them, but I don't think it's absolutely necessary. I avoid nightshades, nuts, legumes, grains, tubers, alliums, tough dark greens and fruit (except for lemon juice, and cucumber in season). I've even cut out unfermented crucifers. But a little parsley or salad doesn't seem to do any harm, and it can brighten up a meal. I really prefer my hamburger topped with mayonnaise (lemon juice, egg yolk, chicken fat) and salad (mixed greens, parsley) or sauerkraut. And I keep wondering whether non-tuberous root vegetables like carrots, turnips and radishes are really all that bad.
On the other hand, I've stopped eating bacon. I don't know if it's the sugar or the smoking, but sometimes it makes me hungry. I don't really know why bacon is acceptable to zero-carbers. Smoked sausage gives me a headache.
Did I mention I was excited to discover that Lex Rooker had a recipe for corned heart? My excitement quickly turned to disappointment, though, when I found that the recipe contains honey. I can't eat that!
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