BO: The Gross of It

I've recently been paying a LOT more attention to my body and what it's telling me.  The last few weeks I've been noticing a strange scent to my body odor.  It's not the usual sweat odor I've had in the past.  What does it smell like?  Well, slightly like ammonia.  What causes this body odor?  Too much protein, not enough low glycemic index carbohydrates; nuts, dairy, veggies, soy milk, pasta, fruits, rice, popcorn, oatmeal, citrus fruits, peaches, apples, prunes,  pineapple, leafy greens, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower....there's more, but there's a good basis, and not enough water!  So, as usual, I'm going to talk up WATER!  It's good for you, it helps your body release toxins and balance pH....DRINK IT!  Not tea, coffee, soda, juice, sports drinks....just WATER!  Now, the good of lately, I've been really watching what I eat, so much that the bad has happened, I don't have enough carbohydrates in my body.  I haven't been working out extremely hard, but have been living a VERY active lifestyle full of kid chasing, housework and traveling. 

Better Nutrition: What To Expect When You Improve Your Diet

Step One: Substitute foods of higher quality in place of foods of lower quality.
Step Two: Omit Toxic substances; coffee, tea, alcohol, chocolate, tobacco, salt, pepper, ect.

What begins to happen is quality food makes higher quality tissues in the body, then starts to excrete lower grade tissues and make room for healthier tissues.  Headaches are common during the period of detox where the toxins are transported through the bloodstream.  This usually does not last more than three days and you'll feel better.

After the initial detox, the body begins to rid the garbage you've put into your body that has deposited in your body tissues.   Some people experience skin rashes or acne as the elimination goes through the skin.  This process is called RETRACING.  Keeping these toxins in your body can lead to an array of other conditions, such as hepatitis, blood, kidney and heart diseases and disorders, arthritis, nerve degeneration and cancer.  Some people also experience cold and fever, headache, diarrhea, tiredness, nervousness, irritability and/or negativity.  Work through it and submit to the cleansing of your body, you'll thank yourself later.

Step 3: Drink LOTS of water to help flush out toxins.  Not 8 glasses, upwards of a gallon or more may be necessary to flush out your body.  It will help you feel better, faster.  The more you weigh, the more water you need.   And, it helps fight hunger.

Shopping List

As a child, and still today, my mom always went to the grocery store without a list.  She goes to the grocery store daily.  I can't live like that.  We have a small grocery store, it's a little costly.  So, I make a trip every 7-10 days to get groceries.  Here's what my list usually consists of:

Peaches
Apples
Oranges
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Onion
Broccoli
Carrots
Peppers
Strawberries
Grapes

Juice Boxes (100% juice)
V8 Splash
Fruit Snacks (No Sugar Added)

Salmon
Chicken Breasts

Salad Dressing
Ketchup
Mustard
Croutons
Dried Fruit

Bread
Buns
Cereal
Marshmallows

Bottled Water
Orange Juice (Cartons)
Trop 50
Bologna
Yogurt
Milk
Lactaid
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Keep in mind, we have our own beef and I do order quite a bit of g-free flours, nuts and stuff from nuts.com.