Guest guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 I have 3 unrelated questions: 1) I make a fruit smoothie first thing in the morning (banana, berries, almond milk) and put the total nutrition powder in it. How long do I need to wait before I can eat again. I'm hungry anywhere from 1- 1/2 to 2 hours after, but I don't necessarily trust this. 2) I sometimes take supplements for adrenaline support. Is there something natural I can take rather than the costly supplements? 3) I love oatmeal. I cook rolled oats, adding raisins, cinnamon, and soaked walnuts. But, don't the rolled oats have enzyme inhibitors? Is there enough to worry about? Anything I can do about it? Thanks, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Hi Karen, 1) You don't have to wait to eat after you have your TN. I'm surprised if it's not holding you longer than 2 hrs, though. Mine will hold me a good 4 hrs. 2) If your adrenals need support and you want to get off the supplements, I would recommend addressing the source of the problem - detox your body by cleansing, eat good food, and find a way to better handle the stress in your life. If you do the total body cleanse, and stick with the good eating habits you need for the cleanse, then you'd be well on your way. I've had NO adrenal problems since my first cleanse. 3) Yes, oats have enzyme inhibitors. Best would be to avoid it. Second best would be to make sure it's organic and take an enzyme with it when you do have it. Others may have suggestions on whether soaking/sprouting is possible in this situation. I've never been an oatmeal eater, though, so I don't know. Best, Kelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Thanks Kelli, It is better since I've reduced stress and started meditating again, but I wasn't sure what was causing it. I've always heard how good oatmeal is for you. I wasn't sure whether the enzyme inhibitors were strong enough when the oatmeal is combined with fresh fruit to offset the good factors. > 2) If your adrenals need support > > 3) Yes, oats have enzyme inhibitors. Others may have suggestions on whether soaking/sprouting > is possible in this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Hi, Yes, I've heard people say oatmeal is good for you too, but I think it's because it's a whole grain rather than something processed. Most people don't know about enzyme inhibitors. Having fresh fruit with your oatmeal will provide enzymes. I personally notice a difference in my bowel movements and the overall feeling of my body when I have enzyme inhibitors, though, and that's why I generally recommend to avoid them. Just figure out what works best for you. If adding fruit, or taking an enzyme works for you, wonderful! Best, Kelli | | zengirl04 [zengirl04] | Friday, January 07, 2005 4:51 PM | herbal remedies | Re: Herbal Remedies - digestion/adrenaline/oatmeal | | I've always heard how good oatmeal is for you. I wasn't sure | whether the enzyme inhibitors were strong enough when the oatmeal is | combined with fresh fruit to offset the good factors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Kelli - You're probably right. Oatmeal in the original cut version is healthy, that progressed to rolled oats (which is just flattened), then instant oatmeal came into being, the microwave version, etc. Maybe I'm not really clear " exactly " what an exzyme inhibitor does (I read the article). If the exhibitors are present, does it even matter is you eat foods or take enzyme supplments? herbal remedies , " Kelli Bever " <kelli@c...> wrote: > > Hi, Yes, I've heard people say oatmeal is good for you too, but I think > it's because it's a whole grain rather than something processed. Most > people don't know about enzyme inhibitors. Having fresh fruit with your > oatmeal will provide enzymes. I personally notice a difference in my > bowel movements and the overall feeling of my body when I have enzyme > inhibitors, though, and that's why I generally recommend to avoid them. > Just figure out what works best for you. If adding fruit, or taking an > enzyme works for you, wonderful! > > Best, > Kelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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