tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post5983916333826924177..comments2023-10-29T01:46:00.188-08:00Comments on VeggiePharm: Happy, Healthy 2018!Tim Steelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-25582427727497504152018-04-24T19:31:51.961-08:002018-04-24T19:31:51.961-08:00I'm not sure where to ask this, but since bean...I'm not sure where to ask this, but since beans are mentioned in the article......<br />Do beans need to be cooled (retrograded) after cooking?<br />I like to soak and barely sprout my beans before cooking do you think this would help or hinder the RS?<br />What about oats, years ago I would cook 5 days worth of whole oat groats, and chill. Then eat for breakfast everyday. What I'm confused on is that I understand that raw oats contain a lot of RS, but if I cook and cool is there as much resistant starch?<br />On retrograding what is the max reheat temperature (I've seen 130-160 degrees)?<br /><br />And one more question, if I may, what about hemp seeds (and other seeds for that matter). Hemp hearts contain 1 gram of fiber for every gram of carb - is this a resistant starch?<br /><br />I'm so excited that my husband is now on board with eating a healthy diet!!! I want to focus on our gut health, but still have lots of questions. Thank you :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199677641805875704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-34960518212939135932018-02-07T16:45:31.627-09:002018-02-07T16:45:31.627-09:00Hey Tim - I had horrible sinusitis from the late 9...Hey Tim - I had horrible sinusitis from the late 90s until late 2010 when I changed my diet. I was addicted to Afrin & snorted it several times/day... I called it "liquid crack." On top of that was asthma, chronic bronchitis & frequent bouts of pneumonia. When I cleaned things up, all these issues disappeared. One other thing I believe helped with the sinusitis... 15-20 minutes of daily deep breathing. It's a morning ritual that I still do while I watch the news. RonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11660273038514850223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-54583176033235503852018-02-05T21:31:26.818-09:002018-02-05T21:31:26.818-09:00Maybe not in the right place, but I have just come...Maybe not in the right place, but I have just come across this fascinating article on the Healthy Microbiome Facebook page:<br /><br />https://gizmodo.com/scientists-develop-important-tool-for-connecting-poo-ba-1822040856<br /><br />Jo tBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-46398142323683721612018-01-30T07:50:34.847-09:002018-01-30T07:50:34.847-09:00Maybe you guys are onto something! Any volunteers...Maybe you guys are onto something! Any volunteers? Tim Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-33203375691324082562018-01-30T04:19:30.805-09:002018-01-30T04:19:30.805-09:00Now this is cool (article in Swedish):
https://www...Now this is cool (article in Swedish):<br />https://www.expressen.se/noje/svt-profilen-gick-ned-i-vikt-med-udda-metoden/<br /><br />It's reported that this talk show host in Sweden tried wearing a 10 kg vest for two weeks. He lost 4 kg (8 lbs) in those two weeks, and is shocked by the result. A professor is quoted as saying that this of course wasn't a proper scientific study, but that it's nevertheless interesting.<br /><br />It really seems to work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504135863511112146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-66608399841261669142018-01-20T11:55:52.353-09:002018-01-20T11:55:52.353-09:00That's great!
I use several tablespoons of ...That's great! <br /><br />I use several tablespoons of potato starch daily, but as a percentage of my overall mix it's not huge. Hope that's a good answer. <br /><br />For spices, it depends. I eat black pepper, cumin, and hot sauce daily. A lot of black pepper. Others like black seed, ginger, and turmeric I don't eat daily. So I might use capsule versions. Study spices carefully because they can interact with other meds or do things like inhibit clotting. I'm channeling wildcucumber here, but listen yo your body. It takes practice, but it will let you know what you need and when. When you had enough and need to quit, or when you need to restart. <br /><br />Teas are another way to get spices. Turmeric-ginger is nice. Chai tea. Infinite options here. <br /><br />I'm also learning tinctures. Peppermint is my recent fascination, and I've hated paper mint since I was a kid. The universe seems to give me what information I need just as I'm ready for it, and wildcucumber has some recent great posts. So many ways to benefit. But it's all about listening-feeling. It's very hard to describe and takes practice. I think the fiber and the improvement in the gut both re-establish gut-brain communication and make possible the ability to feel what the body needs to perform at its best. Wilburnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-77005486692842418992018-01-19T11:11:35.023-09:002018-01-19T11:11:35.023-09:00A few days on my new fiber mix, and I'm loving...A few days on my new fiber mix, and I'm loving it! TMI is much better than on potato starch, although a confounding factor could be that the mix is spiked with B. Coagulans. I'm reading the old post here about creating your own fiber mixes, and loving all the good comments also.<br /><br />Wilbur, how big of a role does potato starch play in your mix these days? Also, thanks for the suggestions on adding powders and spices, it's a good idea and I'm reading up on the health benefits. Nigella seeds seem nice. How do you take the spices and powders? Just ground up in a glass of water with the other fibers?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504135863511112146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-85375090139939145712018-01-19T11:02:11.452-09:002018-01-19T11:02:11.452-09:00Thanks guys, that's really interesting. It thu...Thanks guys, that's really interesting. It thus seems like GOS can do a lot of good in small doses. Quite impressive.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504135863511112146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-59229679573809282862018-01-18T14:37:07.258-09:002018-01-18T14:37:07.258-09:00Robert A, I stir one sachet of Bimuno into my firs...Robert A, I stir one sachet of Bimuno into my first cup of coffee every morning. As Wilbur said above, without fail. <br /><br />Susan from San Diego Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-27296323561629690382018-01-18T10:29:48.461-09:002018-01-18T10:29:48.461-09:00Robert, I use a different brand of GOS that is loo...Robert, I use a different brand of GOS that is loose powder. I use only about a teaspoon, which might be 2ish grams. My gut feels that about right. I used to have bad allergies, but haven't had any at all in about 4 years. I can't say it's GOS because I wasn't paying attention then, but my wife does get significant relief when she takes GOS. My wife, however, is not consistent in taking it. I take it every day virtually without fail. Wilburnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-46028269350390742852018-01-18T05:15:35.427-09:002018-01-18T05:15:35.427-09:00A question for Susan, or someone else who have tri...A question for Susan, or someone else who have tried GOS:<br />I just received my bimuno (although I won't begin taking it yet, I've started quercetin, so I need to be able to separate the effects). Did you follow the recommended dose of one sachet per day? It's seems to be such a small dose, just 2 g of GOS per day. Wouldn't the effect be crowded out by other fiber intake, feeding other bacterias?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504135863511112146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-89854005245024802582018-01-16T15:33:32.019-09:002018-01-16T15:33:32.019-09:00Robert A., Thank you for sharing those papers. Bi...Robert A., Thank you for sharing those papers. Bifidos are obviously so very important to us.<br /><br />Susan from San DiegoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-4318085042649083642018-01-16T05:26:18.035-09:002018-01-16T05:26:18.035-09:00Hey Tim, just wanted to stop by and say I apprecia...Hey Tim, just wanted to stop by and say I appreciate your various blogs and Potato Hack Book. I've learned a lot from you over the past year or so, despite never taking the time to comment or chime in. <br /><br />Also...I just completed my first 3 day hack and lost 6 pounds!<br /><br />I'm a 29 year old male who started the hack at 210, and after 3 days, ended it at 204. I'm fairly tall and muscular, so 195-200 is a pretty good target weight for me, but over the past few years I've seen weight slowly creep up on me and it's been hard to manage. Strangely enough, every year I'd promise myself to "paleo harder", and yet, that only made the issues worse. I now feel much better eating starches and more carbohydrates. Travis Olmstednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-32136000547734100882018-01-15T23:11:34.188-09:002018-01-15T23:11:34.188-09:00Here's an interesting study, explaining why bi...Here's an interesting study, explaining why bifidobacterias might help against histamine intolerance and allergies:<br />https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18544899<br />"Our findings indicate that oral administration of Lac-B showed significant anti-allergic effect through suppression of both H1R and HDC gene expression followed by decrease in H1R, HDC protein level, and histamine content. Suppression of histamine signaling may be a novel target of probiotics in preventing allergic diseases."<br /><br />Benadryl blocks H1R receptors, but as seen here, B longum and B infantis not only does that, they also reduce production of histamine (HDC).<br /><br />Further evidence:<br />https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25045310<br />"This study evaluated the efficacy of Bifidobacterium bifidum G9-1 (BBG9-1) on antigen-induced nasal symptoms using guinea pig models of allergic rhinitis. Oral administration of BBG9-1 significantly inhibited antigen-induced allergic nasal reactions such as sneezing and nasal obstruction. Our results suggest that BBG9-1 may be useful for alleviating nasal symptoms in patients with allergic rhinitis."<br /><br />GOS (bimuno) is supposed to be targeting the growth of bifidos.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504135863511112146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-15011813624608624732018-01-13T17:14:59.969-09:002018-01-13T17:14:59.969-09:00Whoops, one of the pintos should have been white b...Whoops, one of the pintos should have been white beans, like flageolet or Aruba. I tried a runner bean, maybe black,that didn't work. Too thick, I think. Wilburnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-65736999667819892542018-01-13T17:08:33.840-09:002018-01-13T17:08:33.840-09:00Robert,
It depends on how you want to go. For is...Robert, <br /><br />It depends on how you want to go. For isolated fibers, things like GOS, partially hydrogenated guar gum (phgg), glucomannan, and larch arabinogalactan are winners. None do the same thing, but all are shown to be beneficial for some things. But I really like non-isolated powders. Dandelion root powder. Baobab powder. Maca powder, particularly a blend of red, black, and white. Amla powder. Chia seed and flaxseed. Then there are spices you add to your food that are overlooked, like freshly ground peppercorn and cumin. Really, really strong coffee. <br /><br />You and MadMax reminded me of something: About a year ago, I learned a new way of cooking beans. First, rehydrate overnight. I'm not sure this step is necessary, but it's the way I do it. Also, it's probably ok to ferment the beans over several days in salted water for an entirely different effect. I plan to try this. Second, roast the beans in a 350'ish oven for a few hours. I'm leaving this vaguee because it depends on a lot of factors. But what you should have is crunchy dried beans. It definitely works with garbanzo beans, pintos, black turtle, and pinto. Pintos are awesome. <br /><br />At this stage, you can use them as substitutes for, say, croutons in salads. Or crunchy snacks. We had garbanzos on a carrot tahini salad at a nice dinner, and it took me several months to recreate. Awesome. <br /><br />Beans on a road trip!<br /><br />Or at this stage I think you could use a food processor to convert to a flour. I don't know how it behaves when rehydrated a second time. But I bet the processed beans would be great over some type of salad. Wilburnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-10439843797996788392018-01-13T15:42:49.304-09:002018-01-13T15:42:49.304-09:00Robert, I understand BRM's bean flours are fro...Robert, I understand BRM's bean flours are from roasted beans. For sprouts, I always eat raw, and often blend into smoothies as well. Raw bean sprouts are found in blue zone diets and shouldn't be feared, especially if you are making your own (which everyone should, imo). MadMaxVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-51266127459798876642018-01-13T08:36:25.518-09:002018-01-13T08:36:25.518-09:00Thanks, Robert A. I laughed about the thought of ...Thanks, Robert A. I laughed about the thought of wearing an awkward fanny pack the rest of my life!! I did not wear it yesterday just to have a break. My weight popped up a little this morning for some reason, but my fat percentage stayed down and muscle mass went up! Metabolic age dropped again, to 29! jejejejejeje So funny. We're talking very small amounts here, as I weigh just over 100 lbs. Makes for quick and easy comparisons, tho. I sure hope Bimuno works for you. That would be wonderful!<br /><br />Susan from San DiegoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-36286343100603217672018-01-13T04:43:57.685-09:002018-01-13T04:43:57.685-09:00Susan,
Your experiment is so cool! I listened to ...Susan,<br /><br />Your experiment is so cool! I listened to a podcast analyzing that study (in Swedish) and I was fascinated by the concept. But wasn't it so that the mice gained back the weight when the weights were taken out? So even if you lose weight now, you would have to carry the fanny pack the rest of your life to keep the weight off ;)<br /><br />Anyway, anecdotally I've heard several people saying they have a set point regarding weight, so that if they gain a lot of muscle, their weight stays the same, although fat mass decreases a lot. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504135863511112146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-78161022012281483142018-01-13T04:36:36.427-09:002018-01-13T04:36:36.427-09:00Thank you Susan, in fact it was your comment at th...Thank you Susan, in fact it was your comment at the potatohack blog that inspired me to order bimuno. Of course, we're all different, and often what works for one person doesn't work for another. But it's certainly worth a try. I've ordered a bunch of supplements and fibers, but I'll try bimuno on its own to see if it has effect.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504135863511112146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-15649567551892654682018-01-13T04:32:28.692-09:002018-01-13T04:32:28.692-09:00MadMax,
That's a good idea, I have some garba...MadMax,<br /><br />That's a good idea, I have some garbanzo flour (gram flour). But I'm not sure if it's safe to eat raw, is it from cooked beans or raw beans?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504135863511112146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-2711215169974884252018-01-13T04:30:00.462-09:002018-01-13T04:30:00.462-09:00Wilbur,
Thanks, that makes sense. And it clears u...Wilbur,<br /><br />Thanks, that makes sense. And it clears up some confusion and conflicting information I've seen on what's best for diversity. I too find it difficult to eat a staple daily, maybe easier to stick to a fiber blend. I've ordered a blend of inulin, oat brans, psyllium husk, apple fiber and B. Coagulan. What do you think should be added to such a mix? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504135863511112146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-19439337396478424122018-01-12T20:03:24.634-09:002018-01-12T20:03:24.634-09:00"I love beans and potatoes, but I'd never..."I love beans and potatoes, but I'd never eat them more than a few meals a week."<br /><br />I'm similar - rarely do I seem to find the time to cook beans these days, but what I do is add a lot of "BRM's black bean powder" and also "BRM's garbanza and flava powder" to green smoothies. This get beans into my diet regularly. I also grow and eat a lot of crunchy bean sprouts. MadMaxVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-44449449158111488152018-01-11T22:12:13.386-09:002018-01-11T22:12:13.386-09:00I recently found two programs on the gut shown on ...I recently found two programs on the gut shown on Australia's ABC Catalyst program. They have done several programs on gut health which are all available on You Tube.<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWvZUFqddbw<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgLimUoN3SQ<br /><br />Worth watching.<br /><br />Jo tBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-55606644489373736742018-01-11T14:01:02.519-09:002018-01-11T14:01:02.519-09:00Some insight of Dr Art Ayers might be relevant her...Some insight of Dr Art Ayers might be relevant here. As I interpret it, also relevant is the consistency across time. So there's the cross-section that measures the diversity at a point in time. A meal of beans. Or a meal of potatoes. Variety is goodfor gut diversity in the cross-section, probably a day or two. <br /><br />Then there is the time-series. What you eat over a week, a month, a year, or perhaps years. Do you vary your food a lot? Beans and greens one day, pasta and cake the next? Diversity would seem to be bad in time-series. Food for various populations arrive randomly with no chance to organize into a colony. <br /><br />The Potato Hack is good on both measures. Lots of nice diverse fermentable carbs cross-sectionally, but no diversity in time-series (just potatoes, day after day). <br /><br />So I think this might be where powders (not necessarily all isolated fibers) could play an Important role. I love beans and potatoes, but I'd never eat them more than a few meals a week. But I've taken potato starch, inulin, GOS, PHGG, arabinogalactan, baobab, chia, flaxseed, and so on every day for years. And this maybe 75% of my fiber intake (90g or so?). It's a lot of different things daily, but it's easy to maintain because I can vary the rest of my diet around it. FWIW, I still notice effects on my bathroom habit if I vary my food diet: eating beans or okra after a long of not has fun effects!Wilburnoreply@blogger.com