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#1 Tomorrow

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Posted 02 July 2006 - 12:33 PM

Man I'm so hungry on this healthy acne free diet. What I eat does not leave me with a full feeling but I eat a loooooot. I eliminated dairy and a lot of carbs and damn I eliminated bread cause its shit for my skin. But I loved bread and I used to eat a lot of sandwiches. Or bagels in the morning. Or pasta for dinner. Cheese. Or pizza. Or mashed potatos. Dessert.
When I stay away from that stuff my face clears up 100%, totally, completely zero acne and my tongue is clear. When I eat it my face starts to break out damnit and my tongue gets coated.
What do you peopel eat that fills you up? Can someone offer me some advice please

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Posted 02 July 2006 - 12:38 PM

Go to raw foods restaraunts. They know how mkae food delcicious and they make "pizza" so psychologically you are not suffering. You can eat these things in moderation if you kill your yeast. Start taking acidophilus and go on a yeast cleanse. After 6 month you can incorporate some of these things once in a while.


I eat a lot of walnuts and almonds. Really fills me up throughout the day. Also almond butter on yeast/wheat free mana bread from health food store. Beans will fill you also. Lentils soup, black bean soup. Avocado also with a very very big salad.

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Posted 02 July 2006 - 12:54 PM

1) Stop thinking about the foods you miss, it'll only drive you even crazier.
2) Avocadoes, learn to love them.
3) High fiber foods can be filling, like legumes, whole grains (quinoa is a good one), apples, etc.
4) Stir fry veggies in plenty of coconut oil, add in some onions and garlic for the flava, add brown rice + soy or teriyaki sauce and you got a filling Asian style dinner.

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Posted 02 July 2006 - 02:45 PM

funny, I was about to make a similar post.. I'm damn hungry too..

I'm making my own sprouts; they usually fill me up. Also, steel cut oatmeal. It's supposed to be candida-safe.

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Posted 02 July 2006 - 05:21 PM

Chickpeas with olive oil some balsamic vinegar and fresh herbs, salt and ground pepper is always a good filler food.

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Posted 02 July 2006 - 07:00 PM

here's what I just invented (and ate): 1 avocado + 2 kiwi

I also got some low carb yogurt. I know you're not supposed to eat it technically, but I got some hardcore probiotics, so hopefully they'll fix things a little.

o yea, and also, try mixing low-carb yogurt with coffee. Gives you lots of energy and tastes great.

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Posted 02 July 2006 - 07:49 PM

Brown rice is my main source of carbs at the moment. I have brown rice porridge for breaky with soy/rice milk, (little) honey and fresh fruit. I also buy gluten and dairy free bread from my local natural foods grocer, it nice! Since changing my diet, I eat heaps and feel great. I do experience slight hunger in the mornings and between meals sometimes, but I think that's normal, as opposed to always being sated, and never feeling hungry the way I used to. And when I do feel that way but am not ready for a full meal, I snack on nuts and/or fruit till the next big meal.

And finally, if it's clearing your skin, then that is fabulous! Well done!




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