Has anyone signed up to do the 5 day fast with Joe Cross? I have, and it starts tomorrow, so hopefully you are all prepared, according to Joe, you should have been preparing yourself all week for the big "liquid only week" last time I did the "Big" 28 day fast I didn't realize you were suppose to prepare for it, I watched the movie, made the decision to start Monday and went to hogs breath for for lunch on Sunday as my last solid meal, and it wasn't that great as I remember, anyway we had been having one juice a day so drinking vegetable juice didn't come as a total shock to the system, so hopefully if you are going to embark on this 5 day challenge, you will have already worked out which juices you like most, I did post a sample 5 day fast guide so that will give you something to go off. I not sure at this stage if I will actually stop after 5 days, when I first went on the juice fast, I felt so good after the first 10 days that we kept moving the goal post and that is how we ended up doing 28 days and I am pretty sure I would have gone longer, but we had to go away for a formal dinner and didn't want to embarrass our daughter by not eating ha ha. That is about all I have to talk about on the juicing for now, more about the fast from tomorrow, I would like to add some more information on the Low Carb "way of life" Carbohydrates are the most damaging to our health, and we can live perfectly healthy lives with a very little amount, I try to keep my carbs down to 20 -30 gms per day and this is just complex carbs, I don't waste my allowance on simple carbs ("SUGAR") having said that, I have collected some info on what you can eat on a low carb diet (and what you can't) and also a list of foods that you may be surprised by the amount of carbs they contain. What to Eat on Low Carb Eat all you like
Bananas One medium banana has about 26.95 grams of carbs. A large banana has about 31.06 grams. Raisins One cup of loosely packed golden seedless raisins has about 115.30 grams of carbs. Corn One cup of boiled sweet yellow corn has about 31.26 grams of carbs. Potatoes One medium baked Russet potato has about 37.09 grams of carbs. Cherries One cup of raw, sweet cherries with pits contains 22.09 grams of carbs. A cup of raw, sour cherries with pits has 12.55 carbs. Grapes A cup of red or green grapes such as Thompson seedless has about 27.33 grams of carbs. Mangoes A cup of raw mango has about 24.72 grams of carbs. Dates One medium, pitted date has about 17.99 grams of carbs. Kiwi One kiwi fruit has about 12.24 grams of carbs. On the up side here is a list of the lowest carb fruit and vegetables that you can enjoy if you have to! 1. Watermelon This fruit of summer scores lowest in carbohydrate content, packing only 7.55 grams per 100 grams of fruit. It’s also high in vitamin A and has a high water content, making it a great high-volume food because it will fill you up while providing fewer calories. Even the rind has health benefits! 2. Strawberries Berries are a popular choice for people watching their carb intake, and strawberries have the least. For each 100 grams of strawberries, you’ll get just 7.68 grams of carbohydrate. They’re also an excellent source of potassium and vitamin C. 3. Cantaloupe (Rockmelon) This popular orange melon is great on a hot summer day, and contains only 8.16 grams of carbohydrate per 100 grams of fruit. Some people like to eat melons like this and honeydew with tuna salad. Try blending it with lime, mint, and water to make a refreshing agua fresca. 4. Avocados Yes, avocados are a fruit, and they have relatively low carbohydrate content to boot. For each 100 grams of avocado, you’ll get an estimated 8.64 grams of carbohydrate. In addition, you’ll get healthy monounsaturated fats, known to be good for heart health, among other things. 10 reasons why avocados are good for you! » 5. Honeydew Another melon, honeydew, comes in at 9.09 grams of carbohydrates for every 100 grams. It’s also an excellent source of vitamin C as well as potassium, an electrolyte you need to maintain good blood pressure, pH balance, and a healthy metabolism. 6. Peaches A juicy and sweet treat, peaches surprisingly don’t have too many carbohydrates. For every 100 grams of fruit, you’ll get 9.54 grams of carbs. For a low-carb snack, serve them up with some cottage cheese, or try a peach blueberry smoothie When you’re limiting carbs, vegetables are an important source of nutrition. They are high in fiber and lower in overall calories per serving than any other food group. They also contain an array of healthy compounds such as vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. In general, the higher the water content, the lower the carb content per standard serving. These are the lowest-carb choices. 1. Cucumbers Cucumbers are a refreshing and nutritious addition to any salad — Greek or otherwise! Peeled, they contain just 2.16 grams of carbs for every 100 grams. If you prefer them with peel, that’s 3.63 grams, which is still pretty low! 2. Iceberg Lettuce Perhaps one of the most popular, though least nutritious, vegetables, iceberg lettuce has only 2.97 grams of carbohydrate per 100 grams. 3. Celery Celery is a versatile veggie that goes as well with salads as it does with casseroles. And with the same number of carbs as iceberg lettuce (2.97 grams per 100 grams), it’s worthy of inclusion in your diet. 4. White Mushrooms Mushrooms contain only 3.26 grams of carbs per 100 grams. 5. Spinach For every 100 grams of spinach, you’ll get 3.63 grams of carbohydrate. To put that in perspective, that’s only about 1 gram per cup. So, load up on spinach salads and top with lean chicken breasts and fresh strawberries. 6. Swiss Chard (Silverbeet) Another nutrient-dense leafy vegetable, Swiss chard packs only 3.74 grams of carbs per 100 grams. Swiss chard is great in soups and sauteed with garlic. I hope there is some information here that is new to you, I know that I am learning new information every day.
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Wendy MeersI am a mother of two grown daughters, 3 beautiful grand-babies. Retired freelance Web Designer and a Sugar Free - Juicing Crusader& Keto supporter Archives
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