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From:	J.A. (pcp0010310474pcs.avenel01.nj.comcast.net)
Subject:	Re: I do, too
Date:	January 5, 2006 at 9:51 pm PST

In Reply to: I do, too posted by snickers on January 5, 2006 at 2:44 am:

I am new to E2L...I recently learned about Dr. Fuhrman and ordered his book (in middle of reading). I own McDougall's DVD's, a few of his books, and have visited his website for a couple of years. I've never been a strick McDougaller; kind of followed the guidelines and did a little of my own thing. It's worked, but after reading about half of E2L, I'm convinced that McDougall's program is too starch-based. The regular program allows too many processed foods and the amount of starches seems excessive. I think it's fine to eat potatoes, corn, rice, etc., but I wouldn't base my meals around it. A huge plate of mashed potatoes and some brocolli doesn't seem like something nature intended. Maybe one mashed potato (or a couple of small ones), and more vegetables with a huge salad...that makes more sense to me.

I really think it's important to eat more raw fruits and vegetables. Believe me, I'm not a raw fooder, but a lot of what they say makes sense. It can't be that good cooking all of our grains and vegetables. Surely you would want a balance of some cooked grains and veggies with raw veggies, fruits, and sprouts.

So I'm doing the hybrid thing, too, I guess. I may have a big salad with some split pea soup, then some potatoes for dinner with a huge salad or a couple of whole wheat tortillas filled with black beans, vegetables, brown rice, and salsa (very good by the way).

I noticed since I upped my intake of raw vegetables and fruits and lowered my intake of starches, I've had more energy. Sometimes I would crash a bit after a starch-based meal, even if it was vegan.

A balance between both programs sounds like a good idea to me.

Jeff

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