[New to Keto...]

8 hours ago, BlsdMama said:

If you’re looking to reduce inflammation, dairy is out completely. The carb manager app is fantastic. Definitely make yourself use it - I found it really helpful to tweak my final meal of the day. 

I was unaware of this-thank you!  I will look into it.  Dairy and I don't often agree, but neither do coconut and I.  I have been engaged in a microbiome cleanse for the last couple of months and my digestive system is much healthier so maybe it will tolerate coconut a bit better.  I have been doing better with MCT oil after a few weeks of scary consequences!

 

[Liquid Stevia recommendation for hot tea.]

I prefer organic.  

I will add it to hot darjeeling or assam tea with a tiny bit of heavy cream.

Thanks!

[New to Keto...]

Thank you Debbi!

I will definitely check out all the recommended information listed.

So far, I am enjoying the food and not missing the carbs, but I am feeling the headachy-possible keto flu-at the moment.

Do you possibly have a liquid stevia recommendation for adding to hot tea?

Thanks!

[New to Keto...]

Hubby and I are embarking on a Keto diet.  My goal is to reduce inflammation in my body.  His goal is to reduce pudge around his middle.  We both would like to see an increase in energy.  This is day 5 and today I have decided to use the Carb Manager Premium App.  So far, so good.  Fat is definitely filling and I am having to figure out how much dairy I can tolerate.  Would love to hear others experiences with Keto.

Thanks🙏

[Thick yoga mat that doesn't stink]

I love my Manduka, which I use just about daily.  I do double my newer one on top of my old to protect my wrists from all the chaturangas, down dogs and inversion poses.  I feel confident and secure on it.

https://www.manduka.com/products/manduka-pro-yoga-mat?variant=32148488290362

[Non-toxic nail polish-recommendations please]

Is there a non-toxic nail polish that is worth the cost?

Is there such a thing as a non-toxic nail salon?

Thanks!

[$6.50 on Amazon digital credits that expire soon-Am really enjoying Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series-any author/book suggestions to spend my digital money?]

Kindle or Audible

Similar type writing/well written

Really enjoy mysteries/ crime

Tend toward reality and less fantasy, but not to much drama

 

Thanks!

[Long Shot, but are there any on board who live in the WNC area who love yoga and the Lord and would like to communicate.....]

I live in Saluda and am trying to find some like minded women (I am a Christian)who may want to eventually do yoga, meditation, and Bible study together for community.  Hoping we could start by dialoguing.  Feel free to PM or reply here.

Thanks!

[What does deep cleaning mean to you? (Not decluttering)]

I am considering hiring someone to deep clean my home.  I'm not entirely sure what that entails and what is appropriate to ask someone to do-even if Im paying them. Here is my list, please feel free to add or tell me if it is not appropriate. Thanks!

Clean all appliances-inside and outside

Clean all cabinets-inside and outside

Clean baseboards, floors-scrub, not just mop, walls 

Dust and clean behind everything and above everything including ceiling fans, furniture-under furniture, hard to reach book shelves, and interior trim too high for me to reach.

Clean doors, windows, and porches

Clean bathrooms more thoroughly than I already do.

 

Anything else?

Too much?

 

Also, having never done this before, what is the general fee per hour for this type of service?  

 

[Netti Pot Users-Please recommend a Pot, Solution, and Procedures]

To achieve the best results for intended purpose.

Thanks!

[Dark Chocolate- What percent cocoa do you prefer?]

I understand the higher the percent the more beneficial.  Yet, it can get bitter.  Is enjoyment of a higher percent an acquired taste?

Also, what brand is preferred? I would like organic and/or fair trade recommendations.

Thanks!

 

[Window Blinds - how to buy them]

We just ordered both wood and faux wood blinds from Blinds.Com using their Labor Day sale.  They were reasonably priced.

My husband just installed them last week and they make the rooms classier looking.  Much nicer than what we have had before.

[Non toxic mattress recommendations? (Update-purchase made)]

On 8/30/2020 at 1:06 PM, angelaguptathomas said:

I am in the market for a firm non toxic mattress.  

I appreciate any recommendations.

Thank You.

I purchased a Naturepedic-primarily because I could test it unlike the online stores.

 

[Glass or Ceramic Bakeware? (Update-purchases made)]

On 9/11/2020 at 7:59 AM, angelaguptathomas said:

I am replacing my metal bakeware,  I am moving away from heavy metal reactivity.  Is glass recommended or ceramic? Brand recommendation?

Thanks!

I decided to purchase the Caraway Cookware set Carawayhome.com and a pizza stone and bar stone pan from Pamperedchef.com.

These items should take care of most of my basic cooking and baking needs.  

Thank you for all your wisdom in my research.

 

[Brand recommendation for organic cotton bath towels?]

I am moving away from high allergens and will be replacing my bath and hand towels.  Recommendations are much appreciated.

Thanks!

[Glass or Ceramic Bakeware? (Update-purchases made)]

I am replacing my metal bakeware,  I am moving away from heavy metal reactivity.  Is glass recommended or ceramic? Brand recommendation?

Thanks!

I decided to purchase the Caraway Cookware set Carawayhome.com and a pizza stone and bar stone pan from Pamperedchef.com.

These items should take care of most of my basic cooking and baking needs.  

Thank you for all your wisdom in my research.

[Non toxic mattress recommendations? (Update-purchase made)]

I am in the market for a firm non toxic mattress.  

I appreciate any recommendations.

Thank You.

I purchased a Naturepedic-primarily because I could test it unlike the online stores.

[Amalgam mercury fillings replaced-any experience?]

I am considering having this procedure done.

If you have any experience with this, I would be interested in knowing your reasons behind your decision.

I have brain degeneration in my family and am hoping to possibly circumvent that experience.  I do understand the evidence/conclusions are controversial.

Thank You!

[X Country Skiing and Snowshoeing on the NE-please recommend a location to rent a place for 1 week this winter.]

I live in Western North Carolina and am willing to drive up to 12 hours for a beautiful location to X Country ski and snowshoe this winter. 

Please recommend a location that is incredibly beautiful.

Thanks You!

[What shows are you streaming?]

Really enjoying Murdoch Mysteries on Acorn.

[Iphone won't connect to wifi-assistance please]

My Iphone 6 yesterday had a "nervous breakdown" while I was using FaceTime and now I cannot get it to connect to my home wifi. 

I have rebooted it and reset network settings, but still the wifi button in greyed out.

Any thoughts or assistance please.

Thanks!

[How many vegetables do you really average in daily consumption? Raw vegetables?]

1 hour ago, TravelingChris said:

Why raw???  You can eat cooked and that would be better.  In most cases, lightly cooked is much more nutritious than raw.  

Just learning about live food enzymes in raw vegetables and was hoping for the nutritional and healing boosts.  Honestly, don't know enough though.

[How many vegetables do you really average in daily consumption? Raw vegetables?]

53 minutes ago, Seasider too said:

An adjunct question along the lines of the vitamin one, do any of you use powdered green supplements?

OP, I would think that with Crohn’s and the caution over too much fiber, a little supplementing might be good for you. But I don’t have a lot of experience with that, I’ve just been given small sample packets here and there and usually forget to even try them. I just know they're out there.

I actually do add powdered greens to my smoothies-organic chlorella powder, organic wheat grass powder, organic spirulina, organic barley grass powder, and "superfood" powders.  I also take high quality, bioavailable, food based supplements.

[How many vegetables do you really average in daily consumption? Raw vegetables?]

I am so impressed with everyone's daily vegetable intake.

I am inspired to figure out how I might increase my vegetable intake in spite of my digestive woes.

Thanks so much!

[How many vegetables do you really average in daily consumption? Raw vegetables?]

I confess to a green smoothie several times a week that includes about 2 cups of frozen organic spinach; a salad several times a week that includes 5 ounces of organic mixed greens; and about 2 cups of steamed organic broccoli several times a week. 

I work until 7pm several evenings a week and have no appetite for vegetables when I get home, no longer have dc at home to cook for, and have a small appetite. 

I also have a history of Crohn's disease making the consumption of too much fibrous foods at the same time difficult to digest.

I need to increase my vegetable intake and I primarily want to increase the live raw enzymes from uncooked organic vegetables.  

Any thoughts on how I might easily do so?

Thanks!