tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post7009474104727270786..comments2023-10-29T01:46:00.188-08:00Comments on VeggiePharm: Fiber, Gut Bugs, and Mucus...Oh, my!Tim Steelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-55948044410534290342017-09-18T13:59:13.515-08:002017-09-18T13:59:13.515-08:00Here is a gelatinized version of the one Paul post...Here is a gelatinized version of the one Paul posted<br /><br />https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010FMV790/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Wilburnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-7971629557266720402017-09-18T06:11:52.705-08:002017-09-18T06:11:52.705-08:00So how do you make it to become gelantized? I take...So how do you make it to become gelantized? I take it in a smoothie. navillushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882777286503796148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-24965230072396297932017-09-17T15:44:40.458-08:002017-09-17T15:44:40.458-08:00I'll have to check out Paul's recommendati...I'll have to check out Paul's recommendation! Sounds like something I'd like. <br /><br />I have a little experience with maca, but it's a bit of a story. I started taking it with no real idea of what it did other than it was safe and full of antioxidants. A few weeks later, I noticed that the black hairs on my ears were greatly reduced. I didn't think too much more, but then I noticed someone else had said something similar after taking maca. I did more research, and apparently the black hairs (rather than fine white ones) are thought to be related to hormone changes as one ages. And one stated benefit of maca is normalizing hormones. <br /><br />In relation to your question, I started with gelatinized maca. I switched to raw, and hair growth seemed to restart. I switched back to gelatinized, and it stopped. Not entirely stopped, but significantly reduced. So I use gelatinized. Wilburnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-31095422284421499012017-09-17T08:42:35.931-08:002017-09-17T08:42:35.931-08:00I use this because of this
"contains a combi...I use this because of this<br /><br />"contains a combination of about 30% Red, 40% Yellow and 30% Black Maca roots"<br /><br />https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008A0JH06/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1Paul Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401314579509681825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-40626647191569050362017-09-17T05:34:29.544-08:002017-09-17T05:34:29.544-08:00If you guys have experience with Maca powder, do y...If you guys have experience with Maca powder, do you recommend raw or gelatinized? I read a note by a person who used to live in Peru who wrote it was never used raw there. Always cooked, which is what the process of gelatinization technically does.<br /><br />TeddyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-53859567493932158582016-12-22T22:03:25.420-09:002016-12-22T22:03:25.420-09:00Robert, I just checked some Brie I bought (Holland...Robert, I just checked some Brie I bought (Holland). It also states that it is made with pasturized cows milk. I think it is an EU ruling, so it will apply across Europe. Food safety issues usually are EU controlled.<br /><br />Jo tBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-19622707145886390532016-12-22T21:56:26.095-09:002016-12-22T21:56:26.095-09:00Paul, I'm not Tim of course, but I don't s...Paul, I'm not Tim of course, but I don't see why not. In fact I'm doing it myself. The starches, not maca powder. I'm doing boab powder instead.<br /><br />Jo tBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-10237842540106490112016-12-07T03:41:10.093-09:002016-12-07T03:41:10.093-09:00Hey Tim
I make a smoothie each day with Raw milk,...Hey Tim<br /><br />I make a smoothie each day with Raw milk, grass fed whey protein, green lakes collagen, chia seeds, organic frozen mixed berries, half a banana and maca powder...<br /><br />think its ok to add these into the smoothie<br />Raw Potato Starch , Inulin and Hi-Maize?<br /><br />Thanks a lot<br />Paul<br />Paul Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401314579509681825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-82307427555573972232016-12-06T03:01:44.467-09:002016-12-06T03:01:44.467-09:00Hey guys,
Have you ever looked into Carob powder? ...Hey guys,<br />Have you ever looked into Carob powder? I have some sitting in the pantry and noticed it has fiber. I can not find info how much soluble but it tastes great on a desert type mix like Tim desribes.<br /><br />Tim, I am following you to the new site. Looks great!<br /><br />TeddyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-19074744189613110962016-11-30T05:25:46.751-09:002016-11-30T05:25:46.751-09:00Thank you guys. That is what I needed to hear. Pat...Thank you guys. That is what I needed to hear. Patience and persistence is a key here. <br />When I started with all this about 3 years ago I was very patient. I had stumbled onto info about GAPS diet and went with it for about a year. Things got from bad to worse and I stopped after about 10 months. It had no starches and I was constantly hungry, unable to sleep and my skin condition got worse. So with the things I have tried since then I did not have as much patience. <br />When I found you though, it made sence to me because this is what I had growing up in Bulgaria. Potatoes, rice, beans, lentils, green peas were our staples. We had little meat, being poor and did not shy away from organs, including brains. Everyone made sourkraut and fermented vegies. Every fridge had real yogurt and feta. My grandfather lived till 102 and never took any pills. He died of a broken hip when he stumbled and fell rushing to open the door for the barber who came to give him a shave at home.<br />I did not know the meaning of the word allergy. Nobody had any. Then all big grocery chains opened and people started getting sick.<br />Anyway, sorry to go off topic. I will keep at it and let you know of any improvements in health.<br /><br />TeddyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-89604327845155534092016-11-29T14:40:05.448-09:002016-11-29T14:40:05.448-09:00Sorry, lol, that's all probably deeper than an...Sorry, lol, that's all probably deeper than anyone cares about. I just wanted to illustrate that the mechanisms of a fiber-adapted gut flora run very deep and it requires time and consistency to reap the rewards.<br />Tim Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-72963918825347215812016-11-29T14:37:43.692-09:002016-11-29T14:37:43.692-09:00Thanks, Wilbur - By "short term" I meant...Thanks, Wilbur - By "short term" I meant immediate. People somehow expect miracles to happen the instant they try something new. I think with a change in fiber, it takes several weeks for the biome to adapt, and then months for immune system to fully mature on the new diet.<br /><br />T Cells are one of the most important factors of the immune system benefited by high fiber, and T Cells have a lifespan of more than 3 years, by many estimates. A refresher: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2983473/<br /><br />and: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4754447/<br /><br />"Overall the changes in the composition of the gut microbiome can modulate the induction of regulatory versus effector immune responses. Probiotics have been shown to beneficially modulate the intestinal ecosystem. Another group of non-digestible food ingredients is the prebiotics that favors the growth of health-promoting bacteria, proving beneficial to the host (18, 22, 31). A large group of prebiotics comprises the carbohydrates that are indigestible by human digestive enzymes, such as resistant starches. The bacterial community inside the intestinal mucosal surface ferments the undigested fibers to generate lipid molecules, such as oleic acid and conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs), and short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate, that influences the colonic mucosal growth and intestinal permeability that enhances the gastrointestinal health (31, 32). A study by Bassaganya-Riera et al. (32) compared the anti-inflammatory efficacy and studied how different dietary soluble fibers and resistant starch influence regulatory T cells (Tregs), colonic peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPAR γ), and interferon gamma (IFN-γ) to suppress gut inflammation. Thus, both probiotics and prebiotics can influence the composition of the intestinal microflora and alter the metabolic composition of the microbiome (22, 32, 33) In fact, in cases of dysbiosis, the possibility of manipulating the gut bacterial composition by using probiotic bacteria has already been explored as a promising therapeutic intervention against IBD (22). The study (22) investigated the molecular mechanism underlying the anti-inflammatory effect of probiotic bacteria using a mouse model of colitis. The results from the study (22) showed that probiotic bacteria modulated microbial diversity of the gut and favored the production of CLA that targeted myeloid cells PPAR γ to suppress colitis. The network topology model of IBD shown in Figure Figure22 refers to IBD condition caused due to dysbiosis and highlights the complexity of the multi-network, multiscale mucosal immune responses that influences initiation, progression, and outcome of the disease."<br />Tim Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-27246269249848757482016-11-29T14:22:32.037-09:002016-11-29T14:22:32.037-09:00Teddy -
Tim says it well. I've done it lots ...Teddy -<br /><br />Tim says it well. I've done it lots of ways and find that it does not seem to matter much. You can influence the timing of your peak flatulence by timing your fibers. I take mine all in one dose at 8 am. The peak gas starts about 11:30 and lasts a couple of hours. That's about when I take my walk. If I want to avoid gas, for example in a car, I'll skip then or do it in the evening. <br /><br />I sort of agree with Tim on horizon, and suggest that the timing of benefits depends on perspective. To me, 3 months is short-term, but I received a number of my benefits by then. As Tim says, the benefits keep coming. The funny thing is that, in my case, I never really noticed something had improved. Like my allergies to pollen and stuff. Just one beautiful Spring day I noticed the really strong smell of flowers everywhere I went. I had not smelled them in decades! I hadn't even thought about my allergies until then. Similar with mood and energy. I just feel happy and energetic and don't notice the bad feelings and lethargy are gone unless I think about it. Wilburnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-11413102509552691072016-11-29T10:57:39.013-09:002016-11-29T10:57:39.013-09:00Teddy - I think everyone does it differently, but ...Teddy - I think everyone does it differently, but you cannot go wrong splitting the doses along with meals. I usually have a spoonful of potato starch at lunch, and then a couple more fibers in a dessert smoothie with honey, cocoa powder, flaxseed, chia, Hi-maize, etc...mix and match, no real concern that you get it all "just right." If you miss some days, or even weeks, no biggie, especially if you are eating lots of good fiber-y plants. The goal of a fiber-filled diet is to increase your daily intake, and do it long-term. There are very few short-term benefits to increasing fiber, maybe even some drawbacks, ie. increased flatulence, but in the long run, you will have a healthier gut and better immune system, and in turn, better overall health, mood, and disease-free longevity.Tim Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-40727005083252022032016-11-29T10:41:47.490-09:002016-11-29T10:41:47.490-09:00I am a very impatient person so I added several fi...I am a very impatient person so I added several fibers already - things I have learned from you guys. So far so good. I am really liking baobab, which I got from my local Walmart of all places. I wonder if you Wilbur or Tim can share the way you take fiber, i.e. before or after a meal, split them in morning, afternoon, evening - what, when and how. I looked for these answers around here and on FTA but could not find a summary. Sorry if you have posted this already. Just point me to it.<br />Thanks.<br /><br />TeddyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-9372303121602840792016-11-24T10:44:10.486-09:002016-11-24T10:44:10.486-09:00As far as I can tell, the article does not make th...As far as I can tell, the article does not make the same claims that Science Daily does. It does not say fat and sugar are bad. It says eating only fat and sugar are bad. Two different things! Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your turkey skin and pumpkin pie! But eat those Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes!Wilburnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-83838930486008302552016-11-24T10:10:00.841-09:002016-11-24T10:10:00.841-09:00Anon - Thanks! I was just getting ready to see if...Anon - Thanks! I was just getting ready to see if I could find it. It's hard to make many parallels to human health from this type of research, but it's clear that certain things are happening: Cross-talk between microbiota and host, diet induced changes in gene expression and microbial balance, and high fiber diets exerting more positive changes than simple junk-food diets.<br /><br />Good timing, too, as we all stuff ourselves with pie and turkey, lol.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, all.Tim Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-81297528979847768142016-11-24T09:51:47.600-09:002016-11-24T09:51:47.600-09:00http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S...http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1097276516306700Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-67150777700968752072016-11-24T09:21:03.105-09:002016-11-24T09:21:03.105-09:00To clarify, I read Knight asked about whole-food v...To clarify, I read Knight asked about whole-food vegetable AND fruit. I've gotten in the habit of saying vegetables when I mean plants. Wilburnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-20476024125561862422016-11-24T09:18:15.275-09:002016-11-24T09:18:15.275-09:00I'm curious about the full text too. I've ...I'm curious about the full text too. I've long objected to statements that sound like this. In my experience, the fat is not the problem. Instesd, I believe it's the lack of fiber, lack of nutrient density per calorie, and problem preservatives that cause the problems. <br /><br />I read something recently stating that Rob Knight of American Gut quit asking for full food logs and instead asking about how many different whole vegetables people ate because that's what seemed be best associated with high diversity. (I didn't verify.)<br /><br />Also Terry Wahls argues that saturated fats are important for brain function and recommends them in her diet that also calls for plant diversity. <br /><br />I had bacon, eggs, and cheese today. Along with 25 different varieties of plants!Wilburnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-64201586749949704622016-11-24T08:51:30.349-09:002016-11-24T08:51:30.349-09:00Blasphemy! Big Macs and Fries forever!
"Foo...Blasphemy! Big Macs and Fries forever!<br /><br />"Foods rich in fat and sugar, especially processed foods, are more easily digested by the host, but are not necessarily a good source of food for the flora inhabiting the gut. The result is a less diverse microbiome and less communication to the host, according to the researchers."<br /><br />Nice find! Thanks. I will be on the lookout for the full text paper.Tim Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-55750022625550789122016-11-24T05:33:39.230-09:002016-11-24T05:33:39.230-09:00https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/1611...https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161123124256.htm<br /><br />Gut's microbial community shown to influence host gene expression<br /><br /><br />Summary:<br /> New research is helping to tease out the mechanics of how the gut microbiome communicates with the cells of its host to switch genes on and off. The upshot of the study, another indictment of the so-called Western diet (high in saturated fats, sugar and red meat), reveals how the metabolites produced by the bacteria in the stomach chemically communicate with cells, including cells far beyond the colon, to dictate gene expression and health in its host. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-76226273770931339162016-11-24T05:13:22.133-09:002016-11-24T05:13:22.133-09:00I've had good luck keeping watch on the sales ...I've had good luck keeping watch on the sales at Piping Rock. They sell inulin in 15 oz containers and I was able to pick several of those up for about $7 each during a sale earlier this year.Another Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-7023066722157902782016-11-23T14:13:32.973-09:002016-11-23T14:13:32.973-09:00Thanks Tim for all your work on this blog. I just ...Thanks Tim for all your work on this blog. I just bought your book to show my support. Have a great Thanksgiving.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10930567225894507805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914086676454800973.post-4627400095353324132016-11-23T10:19:08.066-09:002016-11-23T10:19:08.066-09:00This is the subject of much debate. In general, V...This is the subject of much debate. In general, Vegans have healthier guts, but only of they are focusing on eating lots of fiber-rich plants, whole grains, and resistant starch. Vegans who eat lots of processed flour, vegetable oils, and sugar have much worse health and poor gut function, autoimmune diseases, etc. just like SAD dieters. Tim Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.com