Never eat meat again.

[Susan Horn]

I have given up caffeine twice already (babyhaving era) and got hooked again. I don't even aspire to try to quit anytime soon, because the headache I get when decaffeinating is beyond incapacitating, for DAYS, even if I get down to half a cup of tea or less per day before quitting. The tiredness is nothing compared to the headache for me.

Maybe there are acupuncture therapies or something that could help me with this, when I'm ready....BJ, know of any tricks like that?

 

[Gidget]

I have given up caffeine twice already (babyhaving era) and got hooked again. I don't even aspire to try to quit anytime soon, because the headache I get when decaffeinating is beyond incapacitating, for DAYS, even if I get down to half a cup of tea or less per day before quitting. The tiredness is nothing compared to the headache for me.

Maybe there are acupuncture therapies or something that could help me with this, when I'm ready....BJ, know of any tricks like that?

I can do caffeine once in a blue moon but any more than that and I might get hooked again. When I stopped I SLOWLY stopped. I drank 3/4's of a cup, then 1/2 of a cup and slowly graduated off of it.

Best thing I could have done. Gave up booze many many years ago. For me, it works. I know others enjoy their wine, etc... and that's great, but I just prefer my brain uncluttered by any stimulant or depressant. I had enough of that in college LOL!

Yes, FTHOI has Twin Oaks eggs! Saw them there! You can't go wrong if you eat eggs to get them there! Happy Chickens make Happy Eggs!

G

 

[scooterbug44]

I love Renee's eggs - they really do taste better than the supermarket eggs. (I have been conducting tests w/ them vs. Publix eggs) .

 

[Gidget]

Glad you like them scooter!

One of the most inhumane practices for chickens is debeaking. Twin Oaks does NOT do this barbaric act. Most all other egg producers, even "cage free" do. Egg Production - Debeaking Poultry: Facts that people should know, poultry, free-range, eggs, chickens, hens, battery, debeaking, molting, force molt, animal rights, compassion, vegetarians SICKAMUNDO

 

[Susan Horn]

The Future of Food

Can't remember if I already posted this link on sowal or not.... feature length film about food production--history, current and as title suggests, future.....

Hulu - The Future Of Food - Watch the full feature film now.@@AMEPARAM@@http://www.hulu.com/embed/cMzvfJo5t_uBnghXU4JgkQ@@AMEPARAM@@cMzvfJo5t_uBnghXU4JgkQ

 

[Gidget]

Fall reminds me of one of my favorite vegan raw dishes I make. My signature "Possum Parfait" made with persimmons and banana raw ice cream.

I love it so much and it is so beautiful!

G

 

[Teresa]

I made the connection years ago but struggle with the disconnection.

Gave up alcohol 10 years ago and java became my social connection. "My drug of choice." I am trying to get my head ready for the disconnect.

caffeine is the best drug ever. why give it up? just try to limit your coffee to a few cups a day. and switch to decaf ice tea (luzianne) with a tad of sugar (real sugar). I LOVE real coffee.. so I do decaf tea and that way I can drink it at night.

I have actually heard positive reports about coffee in the last few years. in moderation of course. and with a little food - don't skip breakfast.

 

[Bobby J]

caffeine is the best drug ever. why give it up? just try to limit your coffee to a few cups a day. and switch to decaf ice tea (luzianne) with a tad of sugar (real sugar). I LOVE real coffee.. so I do decaf tea and that way I can drink it at night.

I have actually heard positive reports about coffee in the last few years. in moderation of course. and with a little food - don't skip breakfast.

My personality does not allow for much moderation. One of the best studies I ever read about coffee concluded with: If it bothers you, don't drink it. If it doesn't, enjoy. I think after much study it messes with my blood sugar. If I can do a cup a day I probably would but I can not seem to be moderate with any drug or drink so my resolution is to just remove it as an option. I hope one day my behavior changes and I can function like normal society.

 

[Roy Hardin]

Bobby, what is normal society? J

 

[Gidget]

My personality does not allow for much moderation. One of the best studies I ever read about coffee concluded with: If it bothers you, don't drink it. If it doesn't, enjoy. I think after much study it messes with my blood sugar. If I can do a cup a day I probably would but I can not seem to be moderate with any drug or drink so my resolution is to just remove it as an option. I hope one day my behavior changes and I can function like normal society.

That is SO me when it comes to caffeine. Seriously, if I were to drink a full cup of coffee right now (7am) I would not be able to sleep well and my blood sugar would suffer. No matter what the diet. I can feel it for hours and hours. On rare occasion I'll still have an iced tea at lunch. I never had a serious coffee addiction - never even owned a coffee maker lol. So perhaps it is tolerance. My body never learned to tolerate it. Now my sister claims she can fall asleep while drinking coffee but she has ALWAYS been a coffee drinker. I guess it is great to listen to our own bodies.

Enjoy your coffee Tootsie this is the weather for it!!

Oh I will say that when we were in Costa Rica we did have 1/2 decaf and 1/2 real coffee (never finished the cup) at bfast. HUGE bfast btw. Then we ran around doing a million things all day. That was the most coffee I've ever had and it was a real bodily experience lol!! A real HIGH! Perhaps it was the mountain air and all....