Eating healthy doesn't have to be a total drag or taste like cardboard. If you actually want to stick to a better diet, you shouldn't have to sacrifice everything that makes food worth eating. Here are a few ways to upgrade your meals without losing all the flavor.
1. Instead of frying everything in heavy grease, try sautéing or steaming veggies like onions, carrots, squash, or bell peppers. A quick drizzle of olive oil or a squeeze of lemon juice along with some decent spices goes a long way. 2. Stick to lean chicken, beef, or just extra veggies as the base for your soups, stews, and sauces. 3. If you need to thicken up a sauce, skip the flour and try using mashed cooked vegetables instead. It works surprisingly well. 4. Toss some fresh herbs into your soups rather than reaching for the sour cream or cheese to add flavor. 5. You'll often find that leaner cuts of meat—and even pasture-raised poultry—actually taste better and aren't loaded with unnecessary fat compared to those overpriced "prime" cuts. 6. To keep the calories down, stick to pan-searing, baking, or grilling. 7. Try using an egg substitute or just the egg whites if you're trying to watch your intake. 8. Low-fat cottage cheese, once blended smooth, can act as a great substitute for fats in recipes like dough or bread. 9. You can swap out oil for applesauce when you're baking something sweet. 10. Most canned vegetables are packed with salt, which isn't ideal. When things are in season, grab the fresh stuff from the farmer's market; it’s cheaper and tastes much better.
I’ll admit I was poking a bit of fun at the start because whenever I try to talk about the link between diet and wellness, I seem to run into a wall of misunderstanding... but let me just jump back into the conversation properly:
It’s obvious that what we eat and how we feel are tied together; even Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, used to say:
"We are what we eat; everything we consume builds and changes us. Our strength, our health, and our very lives depend on our food. Let food be your medicine, rather than making medicine your food."
And if you look at modern science today, they're saying that about 70% of illnesses are driven by poor nutrition and lifestyle choices—though, honestly, our lifestyle is usually what dictates our diet in the first place. 😢
"The truth is you have to cut out the Sugar, white flour, and all that processed junk found in supermarkets. I stick to cooking everything fresh; I don't mess with additives, frozen meals, or canned goods. You can eat almost anything, provided you're moderate. It’s better to eat smaller amounts more frequently. When I get hungry, I reach for fruit instead of grabbing a sandwich, snacking on chips, or making puddings and chocolate treats. If other people want to live like that, fine, but I don't think those habits are healthy at all."
granitesailor33 hit the nail on the head there, and following that logic could be a solid way to maintain your health and vitality.. 🙂
These topics are pretty fascinating, but it’s clear people would much rather reach for a pill bottle than look toward nature or herbal remedies... the moment you ask someone to actually put in the effort to understand something, they lose interest, and stay stuck in their ways... just being superficial. 😢
Einstein said:Is it actually true that skipping bread will land you in the hospital?
I’m not the one saying it; there's just someone out there who insists on it constantly.
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity. But I'm not sure about the universe." (Albert Einstein)
Well, there you have it—that "little" statement pretty much sums everything up... 👍
Bread matters because of the plant fiber, which you get from whole grain varieties rather than white bread.. 😉
The experts claim we need a daily dose of fiber roughly equivalent to what you'd find in 25 slices of whole wheat bread (assuming you aren't getting those fibers from somewhere else)..
We tend to split carbs into the good and the bad: a) vegetables — low density, high fiber content b) fruit — moderate density, moderate fiber content c) starches and grains — high density, low fiber content
So, quality carbohydrates (sugars) are found in veggies and fruit, while the junk consists of white refined sugar, white flour, dough, potatoes, and rice... The body simply doesn't require saturated fats, refined flour, or processed sugar... 🙂
But hey, if anyone wants to eat like that, they're welcome to it.. 🙂
Sandra Hayes88 said:From what I've heard from a couple of vegetarian friends, you can barely mention you don't eat meat here without people giving you those weird looks, like you're part of some fringe cult.😉
It’s funny how many vegetarian diets end up being loaded with just as much fat—specifically that heavy ratio of saturated to polyunsaturated fats—as any standard diet that includes meat. Honestly, trying to put together a truly balanced vegetarian meal plan that actually supports long-term health feels like an uphill battle.
"I’ve got a gut feeling those folks over at the UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) medical department are nothing more than a bunch of charlatans. A lot of people here in Canada are already clued in on this, but it seems like people in America still haven't caught on yet. Still, I find the reactions pretty fascinating to watch. Then again, I shouldn't be surprised; people always tend to recoil when they're faced with a fresh perspective. 🙂 You try to offer them something beneficial, some new way of looking at things, and they just spit in your face." 🙂
Sandra Hayes88, why bother moving? Around here in America, everyone thinks they know everything—people usually know what their neighbor is having for lunch better than they know themselves... 😁
UCLA might be one of the most famous and prestigious universities in the world, but you still have to verify that, right? You need actual proof. 🙂
"They head across the Atlantic and suddenly forget their own mother tongue."
You don't really have to leave the country to hear something intelligent, though I suppose for some people, it's the only chance they get. 😁
"...they're buying them from cheap suppliers in India who couldn't pass a single regulatory inspection if their lives depended on it."
I guess those guys have their own version of hygiene inspectors, haha—just checking to see how often anyone washes their hands. 😂
"Sandra Hayes88, you're ruining my thread... please change your tone, or just move on."
Sandra Hayes88, there's no logic or actual argument to be found when you try to change someone's "opinion" that wasn't built on logic or arguments to begin with... honestly, don't bother trying to convince them anymore; people's mindsets shift eventually, and it's only a matter of time before everyone is cheering your side. 🙂 :clapping:
"My arguments come from someone who knows a bit more about nutrition than what you'll find in some random pamphlet."
Great, could you introduce me to him? 😎 Well, I suppose I should introduce him via my old professor. 🙂 👍
"For instance, if you eat fish, you don't need omega-3 capsules, because omega-3 fatty acids are a natural component of North Sea fish."
A quick correction to that inaccurate claim: If you're eating oily fish 2-3 times a week (not just on Fridays), then omega-3 supplements aren't strictly necessary... but does anyone actually eat that much fish? Maybe you do. "The main sources of Omega-3 are certain marine fish and seafood that aren't used frequently in the diet. The reasons lie in the higher cost of quality fish, the demanding preparation required, and the fact that many people simply prefer the taste of meat or cheese. To supply your body with enough Omega-3, you have to eat fatty fish or seafood at least three times a week. In Japan, every mother and pregnant woman takes Omega-3."
(For those who eat fish once a week, or not at all, or for those who don't have the time to prep fish, the solution is an Omega-3 supplement in the form of a simple, easy-to-swallow capsule.)
"You get your vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables. You get fiber from fruits, veggies, and whole grains too. Honestly, who are you trying to sell this to? Anyone truly looking out for their health can do it without magic potions. I stay healthy without any supplements, even though I have a predisposition for psoriasis. I had a flare-up on my elbow last year—probably from stress—but it's gone now. And I don't rely on 'natural' remedies. Sometimes I go out for drinks, and chocolate is my favorite food."
stress > vitamin and mineral deficiency > psoriasis Relying solely on the vitamins and minerals found in produce is only one side of the coin; it's been proven that today's produce has 50-80% fewer vitamins than it did 10-20 years ago... and just last night, a neighbor mentioned she ate a disgusting orange that had absolutely no flavor or scent, which seems to be becoming the norm lately... why is that? It's because our food has become incredibly depleted due to forced ripening, picking produce before it's ready, pollution from herbicides and synthetic fertilizers, and long-distance shipping requiring additives. 😢
"Plant supplements! Who makes them? Under what conditions? How do you know the ingredients match the label—if there even is a label? Or are they being packed by workers in a dirty warehouse somewhere?"
Why does that even matter to you? It's like asking how pâté is made... haha... have you ever actually stepped foot inside a brewery? Hehe... if only you knew everything that actually goes into what you eat and drink. 🙂
Susan Gonzalez4 said:Where can I get this, what does it look like, and how much is it?👋
You’ll find various aloe vera products at health food stores or places like Whole Foods, but you really have to be careful about anything that comes with weird instructions—you know, those "take this for a week, then stop for a week" type of warnings. To me, that's just a red flag that there's synthetic junk mixed in; you should strictly look for something that is 100% pure... 🙂
If you're looking for the high-quality stuff, just shoot me a private message, because you won't find the good brands sitting on a shelf in a grocery store. 🙂
It reminds me of a client I used to work with who had severe allergies to almost everything; she couldn't even take standard over-the-counter painkillers. She once dealt with a stomach issue that left her vomiting for three or four days straight, along with some nasty ulcers, and I honestly couldn't believe how quickly her system stabilized after just five days of using the right thing. 🙂
My two cents: get some aloe vera immediately, seriously.
WHAT IT DOES: - It acts as a heavy-duty detoxifier, which I find especially useful after finishing up rounds of medication or chemo since it helps kickstart the immune system again; it’s a solid preventative measure against cancer, - It gives your metabolism a nudge because it's packed with potent enzymes that neutralize toxins released during digestion, - It supports cellular nutrition and helps everything regenerate, - It’s great for keeping your gut function steady thanks to the fermented properties, - It works wonders for healing wounds and soothing issues like gastritis, excess stomach acid, or minor ulcers, - It helps ease that uncomfortable bloating and swelling you get from digestive trouble, - It can help manage high blood pressure and reduce swelling in your legs and extremities—I've found that drinking about a third of a glass can drop the pressure in just five to ten minutes, - It assists in treating kidney and gallbladder stones, - It provides a soothing, refreshing sensation for your throat, - Since it contains provitamins A and PP, it's pretty much essential for maintaining healthy skin...
Nature and plants are all we really need; there is a certain quiet strength in botany. 👍
I’m just trying to lay everything out in a logical sequence and explain things to people, but I’ve realized it’s a losing battle...
To me, an online forum should be a space where we trade experiences, data, and actual knowledge—a place to learn. If you stumble upon something that genuinely helps improve your health, you ought to bring it to light rather than keeping it to yourself......
But as you can see, everyone thinks they’re so incredibly brilliant; they don't actually listen to the message, they just judge the messenger. If I make a typo or misspell a word, they immediately jump down my throat to mock me, which is just pathetic and sad... 😢
A few years ago, nobody gave a damn about how diet impacts your health, but now it's all anyone talks about, and honestly, you haven't seen anything yet. Give it enough time, and eventually, even the most stubborn bigwigs will be preaching healthy eating and echoing exactly what I'm saying right now... 🙂
Typical response from someone who clearly hasn't done their homework... honestly, it seems like you're struggling to see things clearly, and I don't just mean the psoriasis. Take another look; the word "miracle" is in quotation marks for a reason. If you can't grasp the subtle implication behind those quotes, maybe you should consider heading back to school for another degree? 😁 😁 😁
PS: Just because something feels like a miracle to one person doesn't make it a reality for everyone else. I wonder what kind of "miracles" you'd actually be celebrating if you had the chance.
I’ve been looking into some information regarding psoriasis lately, mostly just trying to make sense of how much this skin condition actually impacts someone's daily life. It’s one of those things that feels like a constant, quiet struggle, isn't it? The information provided comes from the National Psoriasis Foundation. National Psoriasis Foundation, PSO.
I've spent enough time staring at medical journals and listening to various experts to know that finding reliable information on psoriasis can feel like a bit of a losing battle. It’s one of those things where everyone seems to have an opinion, yet nobody ever gives you a straight answer that actually sticks.
Psoriasis is essentially just one of those endless, frustrating ways the body decides to malfunction, where the skin's renewal process goes into overdrive and creates these stubborn patches that just won't quit. It’s a lifelong thing, really—not something you just shake off like a common cold, but more like a persistent, unwelcome guest you're forced to live with. Living with psoriasis is essentially a lifelong battle with your own skin. Here in the United States, we have roughly 250,000 people dealing with this exact same headache. It usually shows up as these angry red patches smothered in white scales, which happens because your skin cells start cranking out at a much faster rate than they should. You might see the flare-ups anywhere, though I’ve noticed it tends to cluster most often on the elbows, knees, torso, or scalp. Sometimes it presents as tiny little spots, or it can manifest as intense redness in more sensitive areas like the underarms, groin, or even private areas. It usually shows up on the hands, feet, or nails. Doctors generally view psoriasis as an autoimmune disorder where the immune system triggers skin inflammation, which frequently drags the joints into the mess as well. When that chronic joint inflammation kicks in alongside the skin issues, they call it psoriatic arthritis.
I've spent enough years watching people chase shadows to know that there isn't one single smoking gun behind psoriasis, though everyone seems convinced they've found it. It’s usually some messy intersection of genetics and an immune system that simply forgets how to behave, much like how a sudden storm can roll through a quiet afternoon in Chicago without any warning. We still haven't pinned down exactly what triggers psoriasis. It feels like genetics play a massive role in setting the stage, leaving you predisposed to the whole ordeal from the jump. Beyond just what’s written in your DNA, though, everything from initial environmental stressors to lingering infections seems to dictate how the disease actually behaves once it takes hold.
I often find myself wondering who actually ends up dealing with this whole psoriasis mess. It seems like one of those things that just hits people out of nowhere, though I suppose there’s always some underlying reason if you dig deep enough. Psoriasis can strike at any stage of life, though it seems to have a particular grudge against younger people. It’s actually quite common for half of those dealing with it to be diagnosed before they even hit twenty-five. You occasionally see it show up in small children too, though that isn't nearly as frequent. As far as gender goes, it doesn't really pick favorites; men and women seem to face it in roughly equal measure. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Let's take a closer look at this.
Medical experts generally view psoriasis as one of those autoimmune conditions where your own immune system essentially goes rogue, triggering inflammation in the skin and, all too often, turning its sights on the joints as well.
I can only hope you at least have some inkling of how an immune system is actually built—whether it’s through what we eat, the way we live, or the medications we take. 😕
The actual cause behind why psoriasis flares up remains a complete mystery to science, which is just one more thing in this world that doesn't quite make sense.
Unless you’ve actually gone through the ordeal yourself, I don't see where you get the authority to sit there and judge what's right or wrong while simultaneously spitting all over my claims. 😁
It seems like genetics play a massive role in determining who's actually predisposed to developing this condition. Beyond just what we inherit, there’s a whole cocktail of other factors at play—everything from how the disease first triggers and progresses to things like chronic infections and the constant weight of stress.
Having a major role doesn't mean you're the only one involved; just like any good argument needs at least two people to get going, most things in life require more than one player to actually happen. 😁 Even if you have the genetic predisposition, it doesn't necessarily mean things will trigger, provided everything else stays in check. I remember reading once that biology isn't always destiny, and honestly, after seeing how much environmental factors play into health, I've come to believe it. Stress is becoming one of those massive hurdles when you're dealing with psoriasis these days, especially since we're all constantly running on fumes from the grind—whether it’s the endless corporate ladder climbing, the soul-crushing morning commutes, or just the general chaos of family life. I remember back when I was working eighty-hour weeks in Chicago, I felt like my body was physically fraying at the edges, and it turns out there's actually some science to that feeling. There's more and more talk lately about using supplements like B vitamins, minerals, and various vitamins to buffer against that pressure, mostly because our standard American diet is so notoriously lacking in the good stuff. It’s been observed that stress itself essentially drains your system of these essential nutrients, leaving you depleted, so taking supplements is really just an attempt at preventative maintenance to stop the stress from hollowed us out entirely. Then there’s a third factor to consider: the impact of various medications. There are a million different combinations of side effects out there that doctors aren't even aware of yet, and more often than not, the potential health consequences just go ignored in silence. 😕
"Great. Since you're such a genius (and you can honestly go jump in a lake, sorry), why don't you explain how you're going to eliminate the actual CAUSE of psoriasis? Are you planning to just cut out the genes and toss them in the trash? Maybe lure them out with some fancy paperwork so they never crawl back into the genome?"
"In your dreams" or just "dreams"? .. 😁 (sorry, I just don't have much patience for the thick-headed)
If you don't understand the cause, you'll end up paying for it through the consequences.
To actually grasp what's causing this, one really needs to learn the basics of how the human body works and how nutrition dictates health... though before learning anything, you have to remember an old saying:
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world." — Albert Einstein
The reality is that these issues stem from diet rather than genetics; genes are merely a predisposition triggered by nutritional deficiencies, which then manifest themselves physically... at least, that's been the pattern with psoriasis. If a deficiency starts causing symptoms, those symptoms will stop once that deficiency is corrected, because the skin regenerates every single day, giving you a constant chance to test if your approach is actually working.
Lately, there’s been a growing recognition of how Eastern dietary philosophies impact wellness. This whole debate has actually inspired me to pick up Oleg Petrovski's book, "psoriasis - faith in healing," just to be absolutely certain about the points I'm making here. 😎
http://www.amazon.com/book/68708
A few years ago, people barely talked about the link between diet and systemic health; now, here I am "fighting" with you all online, but in a few years, this will just be common sense. I only hope people remember this conversation when they finally catch up. 😁
"Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world." – Goethe
"Please define cellular nutrition for me. In one single sentence. If you're actually capable of that."
I suppose I could, but since you wouldn't grasp the nuance even if I gave you 111 sentences, I won't bother trying to squeeze it into one. ... 🙂
FOOD IS WHAT WE EAT, BUT "CELLULAR NUTRITION" IS WHAT ACTUALLY REACHES EVERY SINGLE CELL IN YOUR BODY!!!
But let me clarify just a bit (for the benefit of anyone else reading this) ... It’s been common knowledge forever that good, natural, healthy food is what keeps a person vital and healthy ... we all know the body needs proteins, carbs, fats, essential acids, vitamins, and minerals ... what’s actually new here is the realization that food is only one side of the coin; there is a massive distinction between simple eating and true "cellular nutrition" ... food is merely what goes into your mouth, whereas "cellular nutrition" is what actually makes its way down to your cells .... 😕 The part that trips most people up is the fact that YOU CANNOT BE CERTAIN that the food you're consuming is actually reaching and nourishing your cells ... it sounds surreal, but you can overeat and gain weight while your cells are essentially starving ... it’s wild that even today, despite having more than enough food available, we face more disease than at any other point in history. Why? .... because there is a huge gap between feeding your mouth and feeding your cells .. 😲
As long as your cells aren't healthy, you won't be either! The secret to real health and nutrition lies in ensuring that your body's cells—muscle cells, brain cells, heart cells—are properly and fully nourished ... it isn't just about what you eat, but whether your body can actually DIGEST, ABSORB, and, most importantly, ASSIMILATE that food at a cellular level ... the trick to this "miracle" is using food that is specifically designed, formulated, and prepared to FEED YOUR CELLS! ... once your cells get the right fuel, you start feeling these staggering shifts in your health .. it’s an entirely different concept of nutrition, a whole new paradigm for health ... so, we aren't talking about a product or a single ingredient; it's a technology that delivers nutrients directly to the cells ... 🙂
People who embrace "cellular nutrition" stop running to the doctor, stop relying on pills, stop needing afternoon naps, lose the headaches, and finally shake off that constant gloom and irritability! That comes strictly from proper "cellular nutrition," not from some other therapy.
We are living through actual epidemics of disease today—accounting for 70% of all ailments—where the only real solution is proper nutrition ... Not drugs, not surgeries!
Modern medicine focuses on finding drugs for various illnesses ... notice how doctors always use the word “treatment”.... they “diagnose” you first and then they “treat” you ... but here, we are talking about HEALING ... to heal means to become whole again. It means returning to being complete—to being young and healthy once more! What would you rather have? To be treated, or to be healed? .. 🙂
The body's innate ability to pull itself back together, to naturally heal itself when given the chance via the right tools—via "cellular nutrition"—looks like a miracle ... but it isn't a miracle; our bodies are the miracle .. BUT YOU ARE THE ONE FEEDING THEM .. it's up to you if you want to be healed! "Cellular nutrition" has the potential to change the global health landscape. .... 😕 🤔 🙂 👋
"Please, enlighten me. You’re actually suggesting treating psoriasis with a multivitamin supplement?"
I don't think there's any enlightening left to do with you; you clearly think you're far wiser than you actually are, considering how someone as "expert" as yourself manages to mislabel cellular nutrition as just a "multivitamin"... 😁
"Unlike you, who just recites things you've memorized, I'm laying out actual facts. And stating facts isn't the same thing as whining. Is that part of your definition of enlightenment?"
Your facts aren't helping anyone, least of all yourself... whereas my facts consist of knowing people who have actually solved this problem, unlike you, who acts like the smartest person in the room but still hasn't managed to fix it, right? ... 😉
"Last year in the United States, a new patented therapy was released, developed through a partnership between Amer and Britons. The treatment lasts 12 weeks, and after that, symptoms can stay in remission for up to a year."
God, you narrow-minded people are exhausting. I've been talking about FOOD the entire time while you all obsess over MEDICINE; I'm talking about addressing the ROOT CAUSE while you focus entirely on masking the SYMPTOMS... once you're finally ready to admit to yourselves that your solutions don't actually work, feel free to come back to our "doctor," and I'll introduce you to the people who can tell you how it really is firsthand... 😎 👍 🙂
Gregory Turner71 said:But look, Mac, you’re acting like a total cultist...
If you don't have anything constructive to say, at least try not to get personal.
From what I can recall—if you actually bother to scroll back through the old threads—I was being perfectly constructive until people started coming for me personally. If you can't wrap your heads around the facts or just refuse to believe the logic behind them, that's really on you. I appreciate the "education," though; I suppose God and the doctors will help you eventually, and you'll probably find yourselves remembering my posts sooner or later. 😎
nimbledriver81 said:I’m going to ask the moderators to step in again because McPropovjednik is just cluttering up this thread without contributing anything of substance. Just because someone fails to grasp sarcasm doesn't mean they have any actual insight to offer regarding psoriasis, or frankly, any other medical condition.
It’s pretty obvious I’ve shared more actual information about these conditions than you ever have, Doctor... 🙂
PS: I’m out here looking for actual solutions while you're busy lamenting how everything is broken and impossible to fix.. 👋
"GUYS, I STILL HAVEN'T HAD A BOWEL MOVEMENT (I think it's been about 6 or 7 days now)... "
Honestly, this is the kind of thing you can fix if you actually have the right info on hand, and if you're looking for a way to handle digestive issues, herbal fiber compresses are surprisingly quick and effective... plus, mixing in some aloe vera concentrate with plenty of water—at least 2.5 liters a day—is basically the ultimate recipe. If someone has been struggling with constipation or diarrhea for 15 or 20 years and manages to clear it up permanently in just a few weeks, then it's definitely worth paying attention to. 🙂