Comments on: Foods and Herbs to Avoid for Adrenal Support : The Renegade Health Show Episode #619 http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2010/07/23/foods-and-herbs-to-avoid-for-good-adrenal-support/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:16:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Isabel http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2010/07/23/foods-and-herbs-to-avoid-for-good-adrenal-support/#comment-80577 Isabel Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:14:35 +0000 http://renegadehealth.com/blog/?p=3048#comment-80577 I eat a little bit of chocolate every single day from October through May (the summer months I substitute it with ice cream, because chocolate melts!). I eat it for the sake of the taste (no addiction, no craving, it probably substitutes my emotional void from my past traumas). Since it's in small portions, I don't think it's damaging, especially since the rest of my food intake is healthy. But you're entitled to your opinion, Kevin. I eat a little bit of chocolate every single day from October through May (the summer months I substitute it with ice cream, because chocolate melts!). I eat it for the sake of the taste (no addiction, no craving, it probably substitutes my emotional void from my past traumas). Since it’s in small portions, I don’t think it’s damaging, especially since the rest of my food intake is healthy. But you’re entitled to your opinion, Kevin.

]]> By: Sara R http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2010/07/23/foods-and-herbs-to-avoid-for-good-adrenal-support/#comment-79988 Sara R Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:07:56 +0000 http://renegadehealth.com/blog/?p=3048#comment-79988 Hi Kevin- So what do I eat more than I should- raw nuts and seeds and sweets...what can I say I have a sweet tooth but I have managed to control it a bit better by not having as much in the house and taking maca on a daily basis. As for cacao- I never was a big chocolate lover til I discovered cacao- I personally have adored the benefits of it- it flushes my system, further lifts my spirits,and makes me energized. The negatives- are indeed it can effect my sleep although I sleep no better without eating it and I have caught myself a bit jittery once of twice after eating it. The key is the right source of it- for example I know a few raw brands- that just make me sick consuming them- the ones that are properly sourced and ecuadorian chocolate- one love, righteously raw, and chocolate conspiracy create no negative response in my body. Hi Kevin-

So what do I eat more than I should- raw nuts and seeds and sweets…what can I say I have a sweet tooth but I have managed to control it a bit better by not having as much in the house and taking maca on a daily basis.

As for cacao- I never was a big chocolate lover til I discovered cacao- I personally have adored the benefits of it- it flushes my system, further lifts my spirits,and makes me energized. The negatives- are indeed it can effect my sleep although I sleep no better without eating it and I have caught myself a bit jittery once of twice after eating it. The key is the right source of it- for example I know a few raw brands- that just make me sick consuming them- the ones that are properly sourced and ecuadorian chocolate- one love, righteously raw, and chocolate conspiracy create no negative response in my body.

]]> By: J Leigh http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2010/07/23/foods-and-herbs-to-avoid-for-good-adrenal-support/#comment-79820 J Leigh Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000 http://renegadehealth.com/blog/?p=3048#comment-79820 I learned the hard way how stimulating cocao is to the body. I had a handful of the nibbs added to my smoothie and after I drank it, I had the worst nervous feeling and my heart felt like it was going to leap out of my chest. I also didnt get any sleep that night. I learned the hard way how stimulating cocao is to the body. I had a handful of the nibbs added to my smoothie and after I drank it, I had the worst nervous feeling and my heart felt like it was going to leap out of my chest. I also didnt get any sleep that night.

]]> By: Kuru http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2010/07/23/foods-and-herbs-to-avoid-for-good-adrenal-support/#comment-79454 Kuru Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:54:13 +0000 http://renegadehealth.com/blog/?p=3048#comment-79454 Oh, just wanted to add that I always mix cacao with almond butter and chapotle and nutmeg. Not only is it outrageously delicious, but these things have a synergistic effect, so everything works at its best. I know that makes a difference. (I also add water and some chia gel and stevia or honey and blend it to a divine texture.) Oh, just wanted to add that I always mix cacao with almond butter and chapotle and nutmeg. Not only is it outrageously delicious, but these things have a synergistic effect, so everything works at its best. I know that makes a difference. (I also add water and some chia gel and stevia or honey and blend it to a divine texture.)

]]> By: Kuru http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2010/07/23/foods-and-herbs-to-avoid-for-good-adrenal-support/#comment-79453 Kuru Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:47:57 +0000 http://renegadehealth.com/blog/?p=3048#comment-79453 Kevin, so many times you have taken us to the edge of your evil raw cacao experience, but you never tell what actually happened. You say watch out for the signs, but what are they? I searched your site, but the end of the story did not come up. Please share! How indulgent were you? I'm finding that Ecuadorian cacao has a smooth effect and does not produce jitters, at least this batch. Thanks! Kevin, so many times you have taken us to the edge of your evil raw cacao experience, but you never tell what actually happened. You say watch out for the signs, but what are they? I searched your site, but the end of the story did not come up. Please share! How indulgent were you? I’m finding that Ecuadorian cacao has a smooth effect and does not produce jitters, at least this batch. Thanks!

]]> By: jackie http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2010/07/23/foods-and-herbs-to-avoid-for-good-adrenal-support/#comment-79449 jackie Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:29:44 +0000 http://renegadehealth.com/blog/?p=3048#comment-79449 I eat cacao once in awhile, and have never been bothered by it as long as I don't eat it in the evenings (can't eat chocolate or coffee then either, since I may not be able to sleep). I think everyone's different, and it affects some people more than others. I eat cacao once in awhile, and have never been bothered by it as long as I don’t eat it in the evenings (can’t eat chocolate or coffee then either, since I may not be able to sleep). I think everyone’s different, and it affects some people more than others.

]]> By: detox and cleansing http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2010/07/23/foods-and-herbs-to-avoid-for-good-adrenal-support/#comment-79433 detox and cleansing Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:51:55 +0000 http://renegadehealth.com/blog/?p=3048#comment-79433 If I eat cacao I feel like I am speeding. My heart rate is raised significantly, I feel anxious and get insomnia. To me it seems obvious that it is a very strong drug. I can't see how anyone could even consider this to be a food. But I haven't taken any for at least 5 years. I have also read many reports of it causing body rashes. I would stay well away from it. If I eat cacao I feel like I am speeding. My heart rate is raised significantly, I feel anxious and get insomnia. To me it seems obvious that it is a very strong drug. I can’t see how anyone could even consider this to be a food. But I haven’t taken any for at least 5 years.

I have also read many reports of it causing body rashes. I would stay well away from it.

]]> By: fatima lachporia http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2010/07/23/foods-and-herbs-to-avoid-for-good-adrenal-support/#comment-79427 fatima lachporia Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:37:02 +0000 http://renegadehealth.com/blog/?p=3048#comment-79427 Some places in Africa will not allow you to enter without proof of a yellow fever vaccine e.g Zanzibar. fatima Some places in Africa will not allow you to enter without proof of a yellow fever vaccine e.g Zanzibar.
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]]> By: Cindy in Marin http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2010/07/23/foods-and-herbs-to-avoid-for-good-adrenal-support/#comment-79425 Cindy in Marin Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:11:45 +0000 http://renegadehealth.com/blog/?p=3048#comment-79425 Sugar is my addiction and if there is a sweet dessert in the house someone else has brought home it is hard for me to resist after dinner. I love raw cacao and have maybe a tablespoon a few times a week mixed with a little fruit. If I do this at least I won't have the processed dessert. It makes me feel great and not jittery at all the way coffee used to make me feel. But I am taking heed to what happened to you Kevin! Sugar is my addiction and if there is a sweet dessert in the house someone else has brought home it is hard for me to resist after dinner.

I love raw cacao and have maybe a tablespoon a few times a week mixed with a little fruit. If I do this at least I won’t have the processed dessert. It makes me feel great and not jittery at all the way coffee used to make me feel. But I am taking heed to what happened to you Kevin!

]]> By: Rhonda http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2010/07/23/foods-and-herbs-to-avoid-for-good-adrenal-support/#comment-79420 Rhonda Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:06:17 +0000 http://renegadehealth.com/blog/?p=3048#comment-79420 I adore a good, organic dark chocolate piece and a cacao smoothie. Though I can physically feel the stimulant kick it provides me. I have found I cannot have them in the evenings as my mind just won't stop for me to go to sleep. I feel hyped up and it takes hours for me to wind down from it. Why do I still choose to consume it? From my research, cacao does have the magnesium and iron that women crave and therefore it is also an endorphine upper too. So I will allow it in moderation so as I control it from controlling me. I mean that if we adore something and don't allow ourselves to have it, we will crave it and possibly cause a binge of sorts when we can allow ourselves a taste to satisfy the craving and perhaps the up feeling and or energy from this product. That is my philosophy and it works for me. I adore a good, organic dark chocolate piece and a cacao smoothie. Though I can physically feel the stimulant kick it provides me. I have found I cannot have them in the evenings as my mind just won’t stop for me to go to sleep. I feel hyped up and it takes hours for me to wind down from it. Why do I still choose to consume it? From my research, cacao does have the magnesium and iron that women crave and therefore it is also an endorphine upper too. So I will allow it in moderation so as I control it from controlling me. I mean that if we adore something and don’t allow ourselves to have it, we will crave it and possibly cause a binge of sorts when we can allow ourselves a taste to satisfy the craving and perhaps the up feeling and or energy from this product. That is my philosophy and it works for me.

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