Dawn E's Page

I was hoping to see you on here sharing the experience with Eat To Live. I've recently re-read this book and am tinkering with the idea of trying to do this program.

I am glad to see you here. You are inspiring me to jump into Eat To Live! I am such a carb person and do like my pasta and lefse. Do you feel it is an all or nothing deal? Do you think you'll make concessions on certain items like cereals or granola?

Thanks for sharing. I like the Eat 2 Live approach. Do you bother to count calories or points? I know the book says not to even bother, but I was just wondering. I read Dr McDougall's book too and the only difference I see is Dr. Fuhrman's is the amount of fruit. Dr F says 4 servings & Dr McD says less fruit for weight loss. I have tried Walden Farms dressing since they are fat free, calorie free, carbs, sugars or gluten. I think they taste great. I've not tried all, but what I have I've liked. Is it hard to go out to eat? Sometimes my husband likes to go have breakfast on the weekends, but the places around here don't offer much for breakfast. 

Hi Dawn, I was wondering what you have for breakfasts. My typical lately has been a banana, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, and fruit. Last week it was blueberries. This week looks to be blackberries. 

Thanks for getting back to me on the breakfast ideas. What's your take on fresh ground nut butters? I was wondering if that is an ETL option. I've been having a tablespoon with my banana in the mornings lately. I am trying to incorporate the ideas in his book. I also like Dr. McDougall since he is into low/no fat. I've made a raw granola recipe and have that for breakfast. What do you think of it?

http://vegweb.com/recipes/simple-raw-cinnamon-granola

I know what you mean about nut butters. Do you think 1 tablespoon a day with breakfast is too much? I opt for fresh ground peanut butter from my local Mennonite bulk store. I did try Earth Balance Almond butter. It is vegan and it was fantastic! I just love nut butter on my banana in the morning. It is so nice to have someone who shares a vegetarian diet. Sometimes I just feel alone when it comes to this diet. But like Dr. F said in his book, he didn't really think all of America would embrace these ideas. 

Thanks for the feed back on nut butters. I really like them. I use a fresh ground peanut butter from a bulk food store that I like. I use 1 tablespoon per day if I am eating bananas for breakfast or a snack. I would love to try cashew butter but it is expensive. Is there one you recommend? Or do you just make your own? I wish the stores sold small trial sizes so I could determine if I like the taste before shelling out $11 + for a jar. : + )

Here is a site I found for good veggie recipes that even my non-veggie husband has enjoyed. http://peasandthankyou.com/

Just wanted to stop in and see how Eat To Live is going. I found this site and Carrie is a serious ETL and just recently met Dr. F. Check it out

http://www.carrieonvegan.com/