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I suspect it is your microbial flora (not systemic candida but your entire community of gut flora). There is quite a bit of evidence pointing to an unhealthy (ie abnormal) intestinal flora leading to both IBS and yeast infections. In fact this is the very reason that antibiotics sometimes causes yeast infections and diarrhea, bloating, etc. Ever tried probiotics?My issues are also likely related to microbial flora hence why my dr was trying to get me to test giving up dairy and why I am actually really trying probiotics for a while.
And I'd like to know about the probiotics for your dogs, Mouse. Poor Eddie gets so itchy in the Spring and Fall.
Kefir is a fermented milk drink and has tons of probiotics in it. Way more than yogurt. It tastes like slightly fizzy runny yogurt (to me). I love it. The Liberté brand is really good.
Anyone see the vegan article in the health section of the NYTimes?
I did.(For those who didn't, it's here: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/14/how-to-go-vegan/)
Since then, I’ve spoken with numerous vegan chefs and diners who say it can be a challenge to change a lifetime of eating habits overnight.
Finally, don’t try to replicate your favorite meaty foods right away. If you love a juicy hamburger, meatloaf or ham sandwich, you are not going to find a meat-free version that tastes the same. Ms. Voisin advises new vegans to start slow and eat a few vegan meals a week. Stock your pantry with lots of grains, lentils and beans and pile your plate with vegetables. To veganize a recipe, start with a dish that is mostly vegan already — like spaghetti — and use vegetables or a meat substitute for the sauce.
dev.... My vet recommended we try him on them... It has probiotic specific to the canine gut flora in addition to digestive enzymes. It is called iflora pet probiotic. It is in powder form and I sprinkle about 1/8th teaspoon on their evening meal
I think getting more comfortable with foods that start out vegan, can help reshape your idea of what a meal looks like. One of the biggest challenges for people is often that they conceptualize a "meal" as a protein with some sides. Having a satisfying vegan meal is partly about accepting a new kind of meal. I kind of thing she just perpetuated the myth that vegans subsist on a bunch of fake crap designed to look/taste like meat/dairy... which really doesn't have to be the case. My 2 cents worth anyway...
I wish they would have focused a little more on recommendations of foods that are "naturally" vegan... i.e. not pizza that tastes good even if it's not cheesy and not substituting squash rav for cheese rav and not subbing tofu scrambles for egg scrambles. How about looking, instead, at incorperating whole grains, veggies, and legumes into your diet. Or, building layers of flavor/how to get the best flavor out of your veggies.I think getting more comfortable with foods that start out vegan, can help reshape your idea of what a meal looks like. One of the biggest challenges for people is often that they conceptualize a "meal" as a protein with some sides. Having a satisfying vegan meal is partly about accepting a new kind of meal. I kind of thing she just perpetuated the myth that vegans subsist on a bunch of fake crap designed to look/taste like meat/dairy... which really doesn't have to be the case. My 2 cents worth anyway...
Why does everything have to be 100%. That last 2% is 80% of the effort. Just be 95, or even 90% vegan and I'd wager u get 99.99% of a 100% of the vegan diet heath benefits.
Well, I agree and don't agree. If you're going to be vegan, it's kind of about going 100%. But, I'm all about skipping the "manifesto" approach to eating. Eat what you think is right for you... it doesn't have to have a name or rules.