If we cant find Collard Greens, what veggie is ok to substitute in the Alkagizer?
You can just use more of one of the other greens that are in the alkagizer. Goal is to keep it green and bitter (not sweet).
What about almond and coconut flours are they ok?
They are ok for sprinkling but at this stage should not be used for baking
What happens if I slip? Do I have to start all over?
We have reached the point to avoid slips to the best of our abilities. A slip will set you back several days. However, dont beat yourself up, get yourself back on track and move on.
What does Eric mean by seasons? How long is a season?
Seasons will be covered in more detail in the weeks to come. WildFit is based on the principles that we evolved in a natural environment that has cycles and seasons. Going through seasons of nutritional variety, fruit in season at times, an abundance of vegetables as well as abundance of hunting in other times. It is not based on our local/calendar year seasons. We will discuss how long as season is in future weeks. They will vary according to an individuals health and goals.
What is WildFits stance on fermented vegetables, such as sauerkraut?
Fermentation. not so good. Your digestive system creates its own; eating it is not, well, WildFit approved.
Are dates ok?
At this time, dates would be removed for this season.
Have supplements been discussed?
Are we supposed to take them? I was taking vitamins, calcium, turmeric, red yeast rice, CoQ10, fish oil, etc Are they ok to take or have we been sold a bill of goods on vitamins, too? We are not in a place to give advice about supplements. The WildFit view is to get all nutrients from fresh food before looking into areas that might need supplementation on top of that.
What about oats?
Not cooked, mixed with a few seeds Oats (long term) are rated as occasional but at this phase of the WildFit challenge, it is out. Is it ok to freeze the Alkagizer for later? Fresh is best yet yes the alkagizer can be frozen for later occasionally.
What about all these veggies in the alkagizer with thyroid and Hashimotos disease?
Please follow the advice of your doctor regarding any food restrictions related to thyroid issues.
Will the empty stomach hunger stop once my body is readjusted or will I continue to have to eat every two hours?
As your stomach shrinks it will take less food to fill you up so you will probably find you are eating often.
