Snack and breakfast ideas
Hi! Thought I’d introduce myself and then ask for some ideas.
I turned 40 this year and, as some predicted, my body started “falling
apart” — just weird things, including gum/tongue problems, increased
allergies, sleeping challenges, weight gain, etc… To try to reclaim
my body, I decided that something has to happen and the ER4YT diet
really seemed to make sense. So, I started slowly about a week ago,
just to see how major a lifestyle change this would be… MAJOR! I
didn’t realize that wheat and corn (usually with sugar and often laced
with MSG) had pretty well taken over my diet. Right now I’m aiming for
an initial 90% compliance — focusing on removing wheat, corn, dairy,
MSG, aspartame and then trying to increase the beneficials. I’ve cut
down from 1 cup of coffee in the morning to 1/2 before going “cold
turkey” …
My challenge is what to do for protein snacks/lunch on-the-run and
breakfast (at home).
As far as snacks go, I have successfully been able to make
muffins/pancakes/baked goods (with various non-wheat flours) and trail
mix (pumpkin seeds, pecans, dried fruit) to take along but as far as a
wider range of ideas incorporating more protein, I’m at a loss. All of
the jerky I looked at had MSG in it (or an equivalent) and I’m really
trying to avoid that. Sometimes I’m on-the-go from mid-morning and
until mid-afternoon.
For breakfast, eggs are easy, but a couple eggs a day is too many. This
morning I had homemade pork sausage, with the idea that a choice between
an “avoid” protein and neutral non-proteins for breakfast, pork might be
a better idea but I don’t know that that’s the right trade-off (neither
is optimal, I know)…
Any suggestions?
Thanks! By the way, there is great information in the archives — I’ve
enjoyed searching out the answers to various questions I’ve had.
Linda in NC
May 25th, 2007 at 12:18 am
For breakfast I have been eating Ezekiel bread, toasted, cinn-raisin flavor,
Christine
2 slices. This is ranked as *highly beneficial* and the bread is actually a
protein. I also eat a piece of fruit along with it or a beneficial fruit
juice and also lots of water. I have not been doing animal or egg proteins
for breakfast on a regular basis.
I also find that I am not eating any of the Ezekiel bread at other times of
the day. My lunches have been non-sandwich, usually are a protein on a plate
with veggies and maybe also fruit.
The days I eat 2 eggs for breakfast I find I am hungry about 90 minutes
later (for reasons unknown) so it doesn’t hold me as well as the toast,
meaning I snack earlier and therefore eat more calories. I am not counting
calories but I’d like to lose some pounds so…
You can also buy spelt or sprouted wheat (neutrals)…English muffins,
bagels, hot dog buns, hamburger rolls, avail. in freezer section of health
food stores…I keep mine in the freezer then when I want one of those
things I defrost it individually. Just an idea so that you aren’t feeling
like you never get to eat a bagel again, or a hamburger on a roll again…
As someone on this list shared there are multiple sources for rice tortillas
that can be used for sandwiches. I have not yet figured how to deal with
lunch on the run which usually means for me, a fast food sandwich of some
kind or a deli sandwich. I have not yet resorted to bringing my own roll or
bread with me when I go out!!
May 25th, 2007 at 4:14 am
In a message dated 1/5/2004 7:48:49 AM Eastern Standard Time,
lwhipker@… writes:
I eat pork, I just burn it really good since the reason it’s an avoid is the
parasites and “bugs” in it.
May 25th, 2007 at 8:21 am
In a message dated 1/5/2004 9:48:19 AM Eastern Standard Time,
jerilynw@… writes:
LOL–I eat eggs for breakfast nearly every day for the same reason.
May 25th, 2007 at 12:28 pm
In a message dated 1/5/2004 11:44:04 AM Eastern Standard Time,
cmmontano@… writes:
Sorry but EZ bread is neutral for all Os (pg 523), cinnamon is an avoid for
non-secretors (pg 546). Protein is listed as 3 grams. The same as regular
bread. Would you please send me the reference where it says that EZ bread is a
protein?
May 26th, 2007 at 12:49 am
In a message dated 1/5/2004 4:30:47 PM Eastern Standard Time,
SnipSnip@… writes:
LOL–bacon is pork and that is the kind of pork I eat. It has it all. Bugs,
chemicals, smoke, etc. It has been said that pork is the closest meat to
eating human flesh and that parasites, etc easily slide over to humans.
Cannibals used to call humans long pigs. All I know is that I know people in
their
90s who always have and still eat bacon but I don’t know any people in the 90s
who lived on a low fat, vegetarian diet.
May 26th, 2007 at 4:19 am
<<All I know is that I know people in their 90s who always have and still eat
Dianne in L.A.
bacon but I don’t know any people in the 90s who lived on a low fat, vegetarian
diet.
Max, as always you are a riot!!
I hope to see your photo on Coryn’s site when she’s got it up and running - I’d
like to put a face to that wonderful sense of humor
O+ non-secretor (who did send in her photo)
May 26th, 2007 at 2:44 pm
The little book says that essene bread is highly beneficial, not ezekial.
Nancy
The person who says it cannot be done
should not interrupt the one doing it. ~ Chinese Proverb
May 27th, 2007 at 5:24 am
I’ve found beef breakfast sausage at my regular grocery store.
Actually only at some of them - the bigger stores carry it. Just
beware and check the ingredients on the brand and don’t cook too
long - just warm through. Otherwise it becomes rock hard.
May 29th, 2007 at 5:59 am
<<Maybe I should write a “Newby guide line”
Regina - still struggling to even start this new way of living!
YES!!!!!!!!! You may have said that in a joking way but I think it is a
great idea!