(04-10-2018, 03:58 PM)Strigoi Wrote:  Aged cheeses have naturally occurring sulfites, so it's probably a good idea to avoid cheddar and hard cheeses, Romano Parmesan etc.

Don't I know it, and found all that out via trial and error.
The sulfite sensitivity affects people with asthma far more than others statistically.
I used to be on an inhaler, but got my diet straight and tossed it.

(04-10-2018, 04:19 PM)JayRodney Wrote:  

(04-10-2018, 03:58 PM)Strigoi Wrote:  Aged cheeses have naturally occurring sulfites, so it's probably a good idea to avoid cheddar and hard cheeses, Romano Parmesan etc.

Don't I know it, and found all that out via trial and error.
The sulfite sensitivity affects people with asthma far more than others statistically.
I used to be on an inhaler, but got my diet straight and tossed it.

Many people told me that all dairy products aggravate lung diseases, but I won't give up dairy products.

It actually causes systemic inflammation, and as I got older I developed lactose intolerance.
I have to stick to a caveman diet, meat, veggies, small amounts of fruit, most anything else puts the hurt on me.
I can eat fresh cheese, ie Cottage, and small amounts of mozzarella.

I wonder if those 'eat for your blood type' diets actually have any merit? Anybody try it?

Haven't heard of that, but wifey and I went on LCHF and I lost 25 pounds in 3 months, I can see my feet, and other things now.

Okay then

(04-11-2018, 03:32 PM)RLK Wrote:  Haven't heard of that, but wifey and I went on LCHF and I lost 25 pounds in 3 months, I can see my feet, and other things now.  

Isn't that too much weight to lose in such a short time? So I guess seeing your feet after so long was somewhat of a shock? Pedicure anyone?

That's a big drop, but I lost 7 kg (+- 15lbs) in the first month I went on it.
It varies depending on activity too, I fast walk walk a min of 2 - 4 km daily with Mason.
A Jack Russell will keep you in shape.

True, exercise seems to be a most important ingredient to health.

It's a fact terriers will keep you active, our west highland runs me ragged.

(04-11-2018, 03:29 PM)UniqueStranger Wrote:  I wonder if those 'eat for your blood type' diets actually have any merit? Anybody try it?

I've not tried it, but read about it. I think my diet is good as it is with plenty of veggies and berries and some protein. I couldn't go without dairy as I love my fermented milk products

(04-11-2018, 04:28 PM)Octo Wrote:  

(04-11-2018, 03:29 PM)UniqueStranger Wrote:  I wonder if those 'eat for your blood type' diets actually have any merit? Anybody try it?

I've not tried it, but read about it. I think my diet is good as it is with plenty of veggies and berries and some protein. I couldn't go without dairy as I love my fermented milk products  

Well, I only read what foods I should eat with my blood type, and the only dairy they suggest is cottage cheese and yogurt - that's it. I love cheese - any and all cheese.

I had to re-read that stuff, actually it says that "Some dairy is also beneficial – especially cultured dairy such as Yogurt and kefir."

I read recently that most yogurt has little to no probiotics, while kefir has three times the probiotics of yogurt that does contain probiotics. I think I'll try kefir and see if anything changes - digestive-wise.

Quote:A higher probiotic count per serving means bigger potential benefits to your digestive health and immune system. Growing evidence suggests that some probiotics can help prevent allergies and eczema; alleviate bloating and constipation; treat inflammatory bowel disease; lower elevated cholesterol and blood pressure; and possibly guard against colon cancer.

If you're stuck on yogurt, give kefir a try. You'll get more probiotic power, but whether a daily drink of kefir does more than promote digestive health remains to be seen. There are simply too few well-controlled studies conducted in people. (Ditto for yogurt.)

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/hea...le7904569/

Well, fermented milk products have been around forever here and I like to mix them to get a wide range of lactic acid bacteria. Like right now I mix my breakfast blueberries with quark, kefir and soured milk.

The Finnish variety of quark is no to low fat and high in protein. The kind I buy has 12% protein.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quark_(dairy_product)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermented_milk_products