Comments for Holistic Nutrition Bytes http://www.maryvancenc.com Tips, tidbits, and treats from a holistic nutritionist for a healthier world. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:42:43 -0400 hourly 1 Comment on The Cornification of America by Food for Thought: High Frustose Corn Syrup | Holistic Nutrition Bytes http://www.maryvancenc.com/2008/10/the-cornification-of-america/comment-page-1/#comment-992 Food for Thought: High Frustose Corn Syrup | Holistic Nutrition Bytes Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:42:43 +0000 http://www.maryvancenc.com/?p=364#comment-992 [...] corn in everything you eat can lead to food allergies from a homogenous diet. We thrive on variety. I talk more about this in my post on the Cornification of America. The wesbite (http://www.sweetsurprise.com) says that “High fructose corn syrup provides many [...] [...] corn in everything you eat can lead to food allergies from a homogenous diet. We thrive on variety. I talk more about this in my post on the Cornification of America. The wesbite (http://www.sweetsurprise.com) says that “High fructose corn syrup provides many [...]

]]> Comment on What’s Your Type? by One Size Does Not Fit All | Holistic Nutrition Bytes http://www.maryvancenc.com/2010/01/whats-your-type/comment-page-1/#comment-988 One Size Does Not Fit All | Holistic Nutrition Bytes Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:15:04 +0000 http://www.maryvancenc.com/?p=1356#comment-988 [...] carbs, protein, and fat. This is metabolic or nutritional typing, a practice I use with my clients. Read more about it here. No genetic testing required! I don’t advocate “low fat” or “low carb” [...] [...] carbs, protein, and fat. This is metabolic or nutritional typing, a practice I use with my clients. Read more about it here. No genetic testing required! I don’t advocate “low fat” or “low carb” [...]

]]> Comment on What’s Your Type? by Three Breakfasts | Holistic Nutrition Bytes http://www.maryvancenc.com/2010/01/whats-your-type/comment-page-1/#comment-979 Three Breakfasts | Holistic Nutrition Bytes Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:24:59 +0000 http://www.maryvancenc.com/?p=1356#comment-979 [...] protein, carb, and mixed types, and each require different amounts of carbs & protein. (Read more about how to determine your type here.) Obviously, protein types need more protein and would crash on a vegetarian diet (if you are a [...] [...] protein, carb, and mixed types, and each require different amounts of carbs & protein. (Read more about how to determine your type here.) Obviously, protein types need more protein and would crash on a vegetarian diet (if you are a [...]

]]> Comment on The Great Sugar Detox, Day 18 by admin http://www.maryvancenc.com/2010/01/the-great-sugar-detox-day-18/comment-page-1/#comment-977 admin Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:07:49 +0000 http://www.maryvancenc.com/?p=1402#comment-977 Hi Lysa, thanks so much for your nice comment! And thanks for listing me as a resource. I love to connect with and hear about others doing this great work. Thanks for all you do! Hi Lysa,
thanks so much for your nice comment! And thanks for listing me as a resource. I love to connect with and hear about others doing this great work. Thanks for all you do!

]]> Comment on The Great Sugar Detox, Day 18 by Lysa Ingalsbe http://www.maryvancenc.com/2010/01/the-great-sugar-detox-day-18/comment-page-1/#comment-976 Lysa Ingalsbe Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:17:21 +0000 http://www.maryvancenc.com/?p=1402#comment-976 I love your site. I am a Board Certified Holistic Health Counselor and RN, I am just in the beginning phases of starting my practice although I went to school 8 years ago ( I have three young children). I find your site inspiring. I am in the process of getting a site up and running. I did a class last night entitled "the Sweet Life: how to keep your life sweet without sugar". I used the power date balls recipes and the granola bars as samples of sweets that are gentler for the body. Thank you for the great ideas. I listed your site as a great resource. Keep up the great work, it's super to know you are out there practicing! Lysa I. I love your site. I am a Board Certified Holistic Health Counselor and RN, I am just in the beginning phases of starting my practice although I went to school 8 years ago ( I have three young children). I find your site inspiring. I am in the process of getting a site up and running. I did a class last night entitled “the Sweet Life: how to keep your life sweet without sugar”. I used the power date balls recipes and the granola bars as samples of sweets that are gentler for the body. Thank you for the great ideas. I listed your site as a great resource. Keep up the great work, it’s super to know you are out there practicing! Lysa I.

]]> Comment on Natural Remedies for Cramp Relief by The Herbal Pharmacy/First Aid | Holistic Nutrition Bytes http://www.maryvancenc.com/2009/10/natural-remedies-for-cramp-relief/comment-page-1/#comment-971 The Herbal Pharmacy/First Aid | Holistic Nutrition Bytes Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:17:13 +0000 http://www.maryvancenc.com/?p=1229#comment-971 [...] Also, aloe vera juice helps: make sure you get the juice intended for consumption. Cramps: See my previous post on relieving menstrual cramps. The bark of the white willow tree contains salicin, a chemical similar to aspirin (acetylsalicylic [...] [...] Also, aloe vera juice helps: make sure you get the juice intended for consumption. Cramps: See my previous post on relieving menstrual cramps. The bark of the white willow tree contains salicin, a chemical similar to aspirin (acetylsalicylic [...]

]]> Comment on How This Little Issue Can Ruin Your Digestion by admin http://www.maryvancenc.com/2010/02/how-this-little-issue-can-ruin-your-digestion/comment-page-1/#comment-967 admin Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:10:44 +0000 http://www.maryvancenc.com/?p=1408#comment-967 If you're a vegetarian, plant-based enzymes are fine. Other formulas contain bile extract or pancreatin that is animal-derived, and these are superior for helping to break down fats; they are also more similar to our own digestive enzymes and secretions. One of the most important component to look for is betain (often found on labels as betain HCL), which helps stimulate stomach acid production. Some vegetarian enzymes may not contain betain, so read labels carefully! If you’re a vegetarian, plant-based enzymes are fine. Other formulas contain bile extract or pancreatin that is animal-derived, and these are superior for helping to break down fats; they are also more similar to our own digestive enzymes and secretions. One of the most important component to look for is betain (often found on labels as betain HCL), which helps stimulate stomach acid production. Some vegetarian enzymes may not contain betain, so read labels carefully!

]]> Comment on How This Little Issue Can Ruin Your Digestion by Tara http://www.maryvancenc.com/2010/02/how-this-little-issue-can-ruin-your-digestion/comment-page-1/#comment-966 Tara Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:02:17 +0000 http://www.maryvancenc.com/?p=1408#comment-966 What do you think about plant based digestive enzymes? What do you think about plant based digestive enzymes?

]]> Comment on The Great Sugar Detox, Day 18 by admin http://www.maryvancenc.com/2010/01/the-great-sugar-detox-day-18/comment-page-1/#comment-958 admin Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:56:36 +0000 http://www.maryvancenc.com/?p=1402#comment-958 Yes! I have made homemade hummus and baba ganoush too (roast sliced eggplants and blend with garlic cloves & olive oil - delicious!). If I'm in a pinch, I'll just pick some up at the market, but I always read labels because the cheaper brands are made with canola instead of olive oil - bad! I have been experimenting with making my own nut butters too. It's a bit challenging, but I made walnut butter with coconut cream to make it smooth. I added cinnamon too--it was good! Luckily, I have an awesome natural foods store that has hazelnut butter when I am looking for alternatives to almond or peanut butter. Yes! I have made homemade hummus and baba ganoush too (roast sliced eggplants and blend with garlic cloves & olive oil – delicious!). If I’m in a pinch, I’ll just pick some up at the market, but I always read labels because the cheaper brands are made with canola instead of olive oil – bad! I have been experimenting with making my own nut butters too. It’s a bit challenging, but I made walnut butter with coconut cream to make it smooth. I added cinnamon too–it was good! Luckily, I have an awesome natural foods store that has hazelnut butter when I am looking for alternatives to almond or peanut butter.

]]> Comment on The Great Sugar Detox, Day 18 by Holistic Detoxer http://www.maryvancenc.com/2010/01/the-great-sugar-detox-day-18/comment-page-1/#comment-957 Holistic Detoxer Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:10:49 +0000 http://www.maryvancenc.com/?p=1402#comment-957 Have you tried making your own homemade hummous? It's great on rice crackers as a snack. I just use a soup spoon to scoop tahini into my blender, squeeze in some lemon juice, add a few garlic cloves and give it a spin! When it's totally blended I start adding in drained, canned chickpeas and a bit of water to keep everything moving. Ta da! Instant hummous! I'm also eating more mixed nuts than usual; I'm using shot glasses for portion control (seeing as I'm off alcohol I need to use those shot glasses for something!). Have you tried making your own homemade hummous? It’s great on rice crackers as a snack. I just use a soup spoon to scoop tahini into my blender, squeeze in some lemon juice, add a few garlic cloves and give it a spin! When it’s totally blended I start adding in drained, canned chickpeas and a bit of water to keep everything moving. Ta da! Instant hummous!

I’m also eating more mixed nuts than usual; I’m using shot glasses for portion control (seeing as I’m off alcohol I need to use those shot glasses for something!).

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