tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post2445412453164831847..comments2024-03-09T23:07:41.551-08:00Comments on Vegan Lunch Box: My Modified Eat To LiveJennifershmoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-52293753705748546962012-07-16T11:29:34.320-07:002012-07-16T11:29:34.320-07:00I do the exact same modifications as you for ETL! ...I do the exact same modifications as you for ETL! I don't follow a strict 3-meal-a-day schedule because sometimes I just get hungry at other times and know that if I let myself get too hungry, I'll make bad choices. I also use a bit of olive oil or vegan butter substitute for cooking and a bit of sugar when needed (for making the occasional batch of vegan ice cream, for example), and I add a bit of salt when the food is just too boring otherwise. Oh, and I have a cup of coffee most days of the week. But I feel great, have no blood sugar swings, and love the diet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-28950992637767881982010-03-09T22:26:30.428-08:002010-03-09T22:26:30.428-08:00As far as I understand the reasoning is that the b...As far as I understand the reasoning is that the body needs time to rest between meals so the digestion can function and the stomach can empty. But if I'm really hungry I figure my stomach is empty and it's time to eat! :-)<br /><br />And drinking is pretty much smoothies and water! Although there are some fresh vegetable juice recipes in his latest book.Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-72636731642257119592010-03-09T22:02:30.542-08:002010-03-09T22:02:30.542-08:00Hello Jennifer. Thanks for replying back to me! ...Hello Jennifer. Thanks for replying back to me! About the snacks - that was thing thing! I did read the complete book and did not get why snacks should not be had. What would be wrong with eating a fruit or salad in between meals? Also, the book makes no mention of what to drink. It just says not to drink fruit juice.L.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17483516547746369277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-49736650112279286982010-03-09T20:48:25.640-08:002010-03-09T20:48:25.640-08:00Well, I'm sure if you are reading ETL you unde...Well, I'm sure if you are reading ETL you understand Dr. F's reasoning behind saying no snacks. But it's all about taking on what you can and saving other changes for later. Maybe once you are eating those big ETL meals for a while, you will find yourself naturally cutting down on snacks.<br /><br />"Have you been able to lose weight while snacking?"<br /><br />Well, I don't have any weight to lose -- I'm just trying to eat as healthily as possible while maintaining the weight I have right now.<br /> <br />Good luck! :-)Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-80646237671019733582010-03-09T12:49:28.111-08:002010-03-09T12:49:28.111-08:00Hello there. I am just starting the ETL diet now....Hello there. I am just starting the ETL diet now. I am coming from the Atkins side, where I would eat 6-7 times a day in order to boost metabolism and loose more weight. So I am trained to eat at least 5 times a day now and cannot break that. Is not snacking essential? Have you been able to lose weight while snacking?L.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17483516547746369277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-86254744598038199292009-07-25T18:42:19.019-07:002009-07-25T18:42:19.019-07:00I just wanted to say good luck with ETL! I lost 50...I just wanted to say good luck with ETL! I lost 50 lbs doing it and it totally changed my way of thinking about food. I ended up gaining 65 lbs back (darn twin pregnancy, LOL)...got back on ETL again and easily lost 45 in 10 months. Still working on the rest. I seriously adore ETL, it is amazing.katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00230053827203446684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-65915045007867961652009-05-06T15:59:00.000-07:002009-05-06T15:59:00.000-07:00Hi! Love your blog!
Have you read the book, The Ch...Hi! Love your blog!<br />Have you read the book, The China Study yet? Fascinating research on plant-based diets vs. animal-product based and health.C.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15403451409729312302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-57316885121628851462009-04-12T20:48:00.000-07:002009-04-12T20:48:00.000-07:00Hi Amanda! I would suggest starting with "Eat To ...Hi Amanda! I would suggest starting with "Eat To Live" -- it's shorter, cheaper, and will get you going on the program quickly. <BR/><BR/>On the other hand, if you like to take things one step at a time and learn more as you go, "Eat For Health" is designed in gradual stages that ease you into it. The basics are the same in both books. <BR/><BR/>Hope that helps! Good luck! :-)Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-65245030404095948732009-04-12T20:39:00.000-07:002009-04-12T20:39:00.000-07:00hi jennifer! first i would like to say how much i...hi jennifer! first i would like to say how much i LOVE reading your blog, so much fun! and second (like those above me) it would be great to hear updates about your ETL program in the future! i have been wanting to try ETL, but didn't know if i should purchase the ETL book or the "eat for health' book. since you've read both, i was wondering if you would recommend one over the other? i already follow a meatless diet, but not vegan, so cutting out meat wouldn't be a problem. was there one book you preferred over the other? thanks and good luck with etl and the blog!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17281068448018755142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-41861647307188171772009-03-21T06:42:00.000-07:002009-03-21T06:42:00.000-07:00Wow, I haven't seen your posts in a while because ...Wow, I haven't seen your posts in a while because I've been embracing a raw foods lifestyle and loving it. But today, I pop in, and voila, you're talking about salads and eating raw vegan foods and green smoothies. LOVE IT! I just love it when paths in my life cross and become synergistic. Best wishes on your journey and may our paths continue to cross! :)Angeliquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747800869513604975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-21026058551441196432009-03-19T09:01:00.000-07:002009-03-19T09:01:00.000-07:00Excellent post. Very interested in the Eat To Liv...Excellent post. Very interested in the Eat To Live theory. thanks for sharing your experience.VeganWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499363083255410936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-34537427463842514672009-03-18T12:26:00.000-07:002009-03-18T12:26:00.000-07:00Great post, and no it's not boring! I don't even ...Great post, and no it's not boring! I don't even know if I've ever commented here before but thanks for your blog. It was one of the first ones I cruised when I went veg =) It's awesome!<BR/><BR/>http://helloveggie.orgJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994865801151154291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-39992319707180524642009-03-18T07:22:00.000-07:002009-03-18T07:22:00.000-07:00Your recent posts have really went along with what...Your recent posts have really went along with what I've been trying to do lately. (I even got a personal trainer; wow, it makes such a difference. I actually sweat during workouts now.) Now you have me inspired to try ETL. Thanks!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320336368732794711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-37002421928076279202009-03-17T23:24:00.000-07:002009-03-17T23:24:00.000-07:00>>Don't you feel like eating rice, chapa...>>Don't you feel like eating rice, chapatis or some staple? <BR/><BR/>Not particularly, but I do eat some brown rice or sprouted wheat bread on occasion.<BR/><BR/>>>I saw somewhere in the comments somewhere that you said used the nutritional yeast flakes for the nacho cheese recipe? is that true for all your recipes?<BR/><BR/>Yes, I always use flakes. If you want to use powder use a lot less; you'll have to fiddle with the amount to get the taste you like.Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-75835934125948744272009-03-17T18:00:00.000-07:002009-03-17T18:00:00.000-07:00Hi Jennifer, I've been entranced by your bloggety ...Hi Jennifer, I've been entranced by your bloggety blog for some time now and was actually wondering if you'd be interested in adding some of your cool lunch photos to the contest that's being run by the nonprofit Healthy Schools Campaign. We're hoping to gather some good entries from food bloggers; it's all about school lunch and school lunch memories. More info is at www.healthyschoolscampaign.org/?contest (The contest is helping us spread the word about the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act, so that kiddies across the country can have their lunch hours filled with fresh healthy goodness.) have a great day!Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12634611662760439077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-13421308676209988912009-03-17T16:05:00.000-07:002009-03-17T16:05:00.000-07:00Hoping you'll see this, I couldn't find another wa...Hoping you'll see this, I couldn't find another way to contact you<BR/><BR/>I saw somewhere in the comments somewhere that you said used the nutritional yeast flakes for the nacho cheese recipe? is that true for all your recipes? I ended up buying the powder when I made the goldfish and they tasted "strong" to me and I couldn't place the flavor. I say strong because I didn't dislike it but I couldn't place the flavor either. I'd appreciate any guidance. Thank you.Henniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619441212339613269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-61956788107806892282009-03-17T13:54:00.000-07:002009-03-17T13:54:00.000-07:00I'm JUST starting the ETL way-of-life, so I don't ...I'm JUST starting the ETL way-of-life, so I don't find this post boring at ALL. :) I am almost dreading the thought, though, of having a salad every single day for lunch, so I'm trying to find more ways to eat veggies that aren't just cold pieces of lettuce/spinach topped with cold veggies with lackluster dressing. So far, tofu stirfy is the only other option I've found! I'll have to go back through more of your recipes to get some more ideas! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your blog. It's really helpful to me!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04106213770136431451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-66807093449525401972009-03-17T07:55:00.000-07:002009-03-17T07:55:00.000-07:00What have I modified? Dr. Fuhrman advises people n...<I>What have I modified? Dr. Fuhrman advises people not to snack, but I find I get too hungry and fall off the wagon if I don't get those snacks. </I><BR/><BR/>This is what I've done when I've done my own ETL. I really wish Dr. F would reconsider the whole "snack" thing--especially with people who are very active. Sometimes I think he's assuming very overweight, very sedentary.<BR/><BR/>This is what's leading me to consider <A HREF="http://www.brendanbrazier.com/index.html" REL="nofollow">Brendan Brazier's</A> <I>The Thrive Diet</I>, <I>Thrive Fitness</I>, and <I>Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life</I>. Brazier is a vegan triathlete and he gets it that active people need to keep the tank fueled! Interestingly, the latter even has a blurb from Dr. Fuhrman: "Brendan Brazier’s Thrive will increase the micronutrient density of your eating style and enable you to live longer, live healthier and thrive."Mirkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636668009911750280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-26782741802017625172009-03-17T07:31:00.000-07:002009-03-17T07:31:00.000-07:00Please check out Project Moo Moo Meow. We are tryi...Please check out Project Moo Moo Meow. <BR/><BR/>We are trying to win a photography "Name Your Dream Assignment" contest. Our dream assignment is to travel across the United States, photographing rescued farm animals and using the art of photography as a tool for social change. <BR/><BR/>To vote and to read more about it, go here: http://tinyurl.com/b2yvt8 <BR/><BR/>It only takes one minute to vote (we timed it)! Just make sure you create a login, verify your email address & "pic it"! <BR/><BR/>Help us raise awareness about homeless animals!briannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578212123328454890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-3187076418609770232009-03-16T23:25:00.000-07:002009-03-16T23:25:00.000-07:00Hi JenniferDon't you feel like eating rice, chapat...Hi Jennifer<BR/>Don't you feel like eating rice, chapatis or some staple? <BR/>We will feel starved and incomplete if we do not eat proper meal (Indian square meal - Roti, rice, veg and dahl(Lentil curry)) everyday.मन कस्तुरी रे..https://www.blogger.com/profile/10769436564479048286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-57659740358275834812009-03-16T06:04:00.000-07:002009-03-16T06:04:00.000-07:00Those tins looks so handy.Those tins looks so handy.Jennifer C. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03577995017158917173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-79141865954179529962009-03-16T02:46:00.000-07:002009-03-16T02:46:00.000-07:00That sounds very healthy. It is a bit like the Foo...That sounds very healthy. It is a bit like the Food Doctors Diet in the UK. <BR/><BR/>My daughter used to change her mind daily what she liked and not liked. She did not eat tomatoes at home but at other people's houses. :)nettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10200634144178285151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-56065320188599776812009-03-16T00:07:00.000-07:002009-03-16T00:07:00.000-07:00Hi K,Try splashing some soy sauce on the avocado. ...Hi K,<BR/>Try splashing some soy sauce on the avocado. I find that I can eat (and enjoy!)any amount of avocado that way. Happy experimenting!chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633900234038229188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-91390530212513767782009-03-15T20:56:00.000-07:002009-03-15T20:56:00.000-07:00Thanks for posting this. I just started with ETL ...Thanks for posting this. I just started with ETL and it's good to see what a typical day of food is. I don't think I can do it without snacking either. About 4 in the afternoon I have to have something. I had blamed it on nursing but my nursling is 14 months and not nursing that much anymore. <BR/><BR/>BTW I love the blueberry/pomegranate smoothie recipe you posted. I have had it just about every morning. Absolutely delicious.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17790324353097400267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-30535975485090475242009-03-15T19:47:00.000-07:002009-03-15T19:47:00.000-07:00You can make my lunches. I usually have Subway veg...You can make my lunches. I usually have Subway veggie delites most days. (of course I work there and get them free but I'm starting to hate them)Amberlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06576192325111010422noreply@blogger.com