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24w44 Replaced non-ant-blue-light 5x Readers with anti-blue-light Readers 4x (5x not available for six weeks !). Put Night Shift to Fullest Warmth. Must use pinch magnification much more to see the detail. Hopefully, headaches can be cured within weeks.
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MD-DDS medical/dental conditions Harvey Otto Junior
Rx medications Harvey Otto Junior
ANXIETY
CHRONIC BACKACHE PAIN 2
DEMENTIA
CKD plant-based-diet(PBD)
obesity — weight loss
2017 y79 prostate cancer
2015? scalp cancer
Narration
Background
2024sep21 Week 2024w38 witnessed a working postPhD case study publication Contents — permitting a return to PCP prep for the coming week.
Illustrations in Contents have begun to fill out.
Write-cabin Disney World adventure experienced its first overnight wKissimmee Walmart stay — peaceful i a large park lot.
Diet Cici’s has been worked into the weekend Disney World fare, under the influence of Susan’s life.flow philosophy.
Weight loss not quite back to its prior full ten pound loss, but progressing. Everyday COA eats can deliver consistent weight loss (24w34). Life dynamics has gotten in the way of weight loss — 24w37 Blogger update loss, Susan’s ‘suicide’ intervention, sociality overload, appreciation of Disney World union’s employee performance in Disney World’s super 50y quality record of Harv’s personal experience….
144 engage PCP 2024sep23M. Prep - rework this page from 2022sep23.
-portal clinic communication - I don’t answer phone and will not play phone tag. Promote clinic use of portal communication to patient.
-CKD - second month of diet Coke return GFR43 ok to continue diet Coke ? Monitored by PCP not nephrologist/
-PBD - COA serves some meat. I have ham on Cici’s pizza. I regularly engage April Kenton ‘nutritionist’ via “renal nutrition” referral. We discuss blood work and FIBER most recently.
-weight loss - still trying to recoup ten pound loss of week 24w34. I now eat breakfast at COA free adding burden to weight loss. COA balanced breakfast and noon meals, then fresh tomatoes / fruit for evening, then intermediate fast rest of day till next day COA. Weekends it’s McD sausage muffin with egg and decaf coffee near 11am, then Cici for evening meal, then fast till then next dau McD or COA.
-blood work - apparently prior high potassium came from loss of thirst. I now push water. Described dizzy head with life of walker into car ‘attic’ “probably due to low blood pressure” at end of a Wednesday walk day. BP at end of visit 110 — 114 at start — discontinued olmesaran pill today. The two cancer blood tests were for liver and colon — both were negative — but if the colon test was negative, “Does that replace the need for ‘shit strips’ and colonoscopy?”.
-diclofenac sodium 1%gel - began use of pain gel on knees. Intermittent chin and knee ‘faults’ ?
-exercise - last week 14,400 steps with Wednesday walker, now recouped with good pace and posture. Have been on fall alert for years — still working on #6.
-shit strips eliminate colonoscopy ? even necessary ? Forgot to give to me ?
-dermatology - right face area ? Looking for one that takes Wellcare ?
-cardiology - cancelled latest 6 month Hipple-work-up option - no symptoms nor real concern. Engage Hipple scheduled 2024jan07 on calcification from CT scan that also saw the aneurism. Another CT could be 2024nov,
-cancers - prostate PSA, scalp, blood tests, osteoporosis, … Liver cysts, also cysts on kidneys to be CT checked again in 2024nov.
-eyes - saw Case 24w37 no change. Taking Lutein.
-dental - stable with teeth left mineralizing — yearly exam and 6mo cleanings. No work for years.
-hearing - seems ok.
-skin - finger cut healed ok. Lower legs received medicated lotion. Last month CKD minor itch return has subsided.
-feet - clogs still work but next pair style is in doubt. Toe fungus being arrested since 2024sep. Toenail clipping facilitated by 2024aug stet-stool.
health over the years (beyond just medical)
2024sep - GFR43 back to diet Coke. Back to Cici via Susan intervention. Write begins.
2024aug - re-added Disney World quality to retirement.life.flow.
2023 - relocated to Conviva PCP for more convenience.
2022 - GFR plummets. Plant Based Diet Tx. World Cruise cancelled. Began “renal nutrition”.
2020 - COA sociality.
2019 - walker in Disney World annual pass interrupted by covid. No ‘COA’ in St.Cloud.
2018 - lost balance with bicycle. Tricycle remained in CA.
2017 - in CA Rx’er. Brown sodas. Kidney stones passed in CA.
2015 - scalp cancer in NC.
MD-DDS medical/dental conditions Harvey Otto Junior
updated 2022nov11F11am comments
CURRENT MEDICAL CONDITIONS listed in priority order:
* diet CKD
daily food WEEKDAYS modified Plant Based Diet for reasons indicated
calories
sodium
potassium per lab results <5.2
fiber
protein <60
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V8oz12 breakfast convenience with daily pills
60 200 1250 3 3
COA hot lunch small 'tv' tray two veggies
300 ? ? ? ? further general info requested from COA
apple
100
180 135 180 2 7 peanut butter
2 pineapple cps
80 0 0 1 0
cheeseburger w/o half bun chia seeds garlic/onion powders
DAILY TOTALS
1535 1990 1880 13 56 spironolactone every other day to accommodate V8
minimize to reduce obesity
loosed from 1000mg daily
2022nov blood work gone up to high of range
satisficed past constipation
2022nov Dasi <60 not >60
several times weekly -- cheeseburger w/o half bun chia seeds garlic/onion powder
salmon dinner WEEKENDS
fish
400
baked potato ranch dressing
400
house salad ranch dressing
200
tap light beer
200
SUBTOTAL
1200
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* L30.9 itch CKD
2022apr y84 FL dermatology last FL 2014 hydrocortisone 2.5% ‘cold cream jar’ applied with dish washer brush back reach 2018jul R23.3 petechial rash 2017aug dermatitis cause unknown 2016 NC dermatology visit discovered skin cancer = surgery 5” scar above L ear thus half-dozen years to 2022 body check
* E66 GFR plummeting CKD projected 2024 DEATH cruise conflict
GFR trend: 2010 nov >60
2018jan still on MiraLax sleep 12 hr daily scooter? used compression socks little return NOT hike/skate NOT gym strength exercise increasing 80 to 100#
2019dec Delgado N28.9 renal insufficiency subsequently cancelled nephrology recommended by 2020 Signify MD review self eventually caught up with Miralax and phosphate diet soda
GFR trend: 2020 jan18 43 apr08 46, jul27 40, aug12 39 2020oct 31
GFR trend: 2021 46 40 39 2021aug stopped blood donation via DeRiggs normocytic anemia
2021 chronic pain moved to above R love handle ceased by use of AW malic acid? N18.32 CKD (see N28.9)
GFR trend: 2022 37 mar 44 jul 34 aug 23 sep 31 2022nov37
Nephrologist adjusted pills not concerned next appointment 2022aug R20.0
* .9 obesity
259# lowest — BMI 35 for years since prostate cancer and 2016 NC eviction 241# refocus began 2022feb with renal diet challenge where two hi-fiber bread slices based on taste preference has somewhat helped constipation. 2009dec 264# reaction to cut noon pizza in half R19.5 positive occult stool external hemorrhoid blood contamination 2018sep
* J30.1 pollen 2022mar nose runs Ocean Nasal refused
* R73.01 glucose impaired fasting 118 — Nutritionist visit 2022mar21 with 3/15 lab results, renal diet, trend statistics, and medical conditions. Glucose trend: 2022mar15 118, jan18 113, aug12 126, jul27 121, apr08 112, jan18 117, 2020oct20 108. Remember every eight-week blood donation mini-physical at < 135? Does this encompass high triglycerides trend: 2022mar15 216, jan18 262 E78.2 hyperLIPIDemia 2022mar age appropriate fat in blood?
* 2015 cataracts start 2015 double vision propensity for example when looking oddly.
* dementia self Dx 5% 2022apr Tikku followup another review 10/10/2022
IN CONTROL NOW but not necessarily historically:
* chronic pain M46.1 sacroiliitis 2022July pain has become intermittent simple ache. Could be due to not walking.
* I10 2022apr y84 dental 2019dec S02.5XXA closed tooth fracture K05.10 gingivitis, 2019dec exam no teeth to be pulled signed all previously unsigned past plans, 2019oct clean 108.73.63 thus Delgado adjusted to HBP and eviction 2022feb incorrect K05.30 periodontitis 2021oct overkill problem statement?
* 2022mar y84 constipation renal nutritionist stressed fiber intake began fiber diet development third visit might not be scheduled. Geriatric MD begins in July
* 2022jan y84 no osteoporosis Z13.82 DEXA bone scan hips/spine
* 2020may vomit y82 CentraCare and once since. Delgado gives pantoprazole Moorjani stops 2022feb. Diet root beer (malic acid) carbonation helps digestion K30 non ulcer dyspepsia 2021nov
* 2019dec HBP dental service rejection Delgado failed to fine-tune adjust for entire 2018 y80 slightly low blood pressure LBP and probably earlier via Pichardo regiment. 2017jul12 120.80.50 note low pulse 2022apr13W teeth cleaned Emily/Greg 116.66.64 wrist
* 2017apr y79 low pulse [R00.1 bradycardia] cardiology referral by Pichardo. lots of bicycle. Red Bus rejected slow pulse y78 44 pulse
* 2016 y78 uncontrolled HBP Duke Health MD stopped probiotic Durham NC 144.87.44 241# much walk and bicycle (life-long attribute 142.86.67 221# 2016apr self judged INDUCED ANXIETY 2014 went off all meds out of frustration got ASH flow chart 2017aug Pichardo 145.92.71 started clonidine Zyrtec topical 2019oct07am10:15 professionally taken? 108.73.63 I10 essential hypertension 2021nov 2016nov Monical Apex NC records at DukeMyChart.org 140.90.66 241# 2017feb 190.100.79 241# (previous nurse visit 220.120) 2016nov cuff 164.104 wrist 184.118.52 2017apr 196.102.48 241# EKG cardiology Dx of eventual pacemaker
* life-long anxiety probably pre school with Mon’s temper/anger assumed contribution to chronic HBP regardless of medication dose.F41.1 generalized anxiety disorder 2021nov
* compression socks mid-2018
RESOLVED historically:
* mental clarity R41.3 memory loss caught by Jueng as duplicate PCP then Tikku neurologist Rx
* 2018 y80 first kidney stone in CA saved but no MD interest. MiraLax began slipping by two PharmD and self. Pichardo before another CA visit CT scan for stuck stones revealed normal sized kidneys two L cysts 0.8 cm L 0.4 cm calculus moderate distention of urinary bladder mild wall thickening to 0.5 cm enlarged prostate with gold seeds 2017oct impinging bladder calcification of abdominal aorta and branches mild stomach distention post surgery clips at distal sigmoid colon [from 1984 second colostomy reconnection] bony demineralization degeneration of spine multiple hernias no small bowel obstruction [too many referrals went to Delgado]. second kidney stone passed at Sonny’s Orange City FL 2021. but Harv knows not cause nor treatment.
* 2017 y79 prostate cancer — 2011jan 2.2 PSA reads jumped 2 to 5 received referral to urology Williams who was subsequently fired over castration non-discussion. Three years prior experienced a series of hard-to-cure urinary tract infections. CT scan saw liver/kidney cysts but no hydronephrosis / nephrolithiasis CT scan of May saw no lymphadenopathy but saw R pelvic superior lilac crest cusp vs lytic lesion MRI saw 1) diffuse heterogeneous T2 signal and effacement of entire prostate gland age-related scarring/prostatitis [maybe link to UTI years] 2) single T2 hypointense suspicious nodule anterior R mid peripheral zone 16x11 mm suspicious neoplastic disease, 3) severe prostatic hypertrophy/effacement neuromuscular bundles secondary to radial expansion, 4) 8 mm nodule L iliac bone seen in CT [metazoic deposit? disproved by bone scan], age nixed surgery, nixed active surveillance, HDR two-Tx intensity with catheters required family support due to sedation referred to Dr.Biagioli filled urology void and went with multi radiations Tx with possible urinary/bowel symptoms, less intense and longer hypo fractionated IMRT to accommodate Harv living in his car (RIM). Dx: T1c (primary tumor 90% G3+4 entire effacement age-related) NO(lymph nodes) MO(distant metastasis) not verified GI 3+4 (right apex, single core). July/August stats: 235/242/247#, 182.102.64 (2017oct06 178.98.69 250# BMI 34 alert no-swell oriented cooperative fully active no performance restrictions) nuclear bone scan Aug negative for any osseous metastasis no sedation plan catheter prime issue is castration. Sept Dr.B stress not the reason for 2017feb eviction explosion of health ills [although general stress/anxiety has a role] lower ‘log’ legs a sign of heart unable to pump blood out veins could be blocked thus vascular surgeon referral year-end multiple daily radiations 2017nov then CA visit? fired Williams 1) late every appointment 2) then updated haha’s with staff while Harv waited 3) then always in a rush 4) waited two hours for biopsy in remote cold room 5) prostate skewed a dozen times as Harv counted one-thousand-one complete biopsy several minutes 6) Harv subsequently engaged the ultra sound sub contractor he responded “One every five minutes.” 7) assurance that ejaculate would return BUT dry pump leads to no orgasm peak in effect castration 8) very concerned about Tx of hormone to double insure castration (Dr.B said he would handle radiation urologist responsibility 9) at radiation end another patient had urologist Rakish Patel R97.20 elevated PSA 2017apr Pichardo began Lisa Williams diet 2017oct poorly controlled BP AJCC version7. CT 2017may22 6.6x5.3cm prostate, multiple hepatic cysts, bilateral sub centimeter renal cysts.
* 2016 y78 skin cancer scalp above L ear discovered by NC dermatologist at Harv’s regular-visit initiative 2016oct Cook micrographic surgery
* 2015 y77 poor health care service Rex Primary Care Cary UNC Physicians Aetna HMO for 2016 multi page report settled MD billing screwups and general bad health service unless willing to pay $3000 upfront to join an established MD practice. Duke Health built clinic in Apex where Harv ended NC residency but neither Duke nor Apex could not dent uncontrolled HBP
* 2010oct Karkal? treadmill test (previous in Atchison KS)
* 2010mar Hitawala sleep study
* 1990s early retirement years y52+ y6x y7x — hypertension-anxiety ongoing until finally controlled 2017
* 1983 two colostomies to correct diverticulosis colon bulge surgically removed no bag nor diet restriction
* 194x tonsillectomy
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Rx medications Harvey Otto Junior
updated 2022sep13am
Rx———————— Rx:
————— ANXIETY ———————————————
* buspirone HCI 10mg Tab for general anxiety. tired, weak, BuSpar 10 mg twice daily
2017aug Midkiff MSW LCSW started 2017apr+ Pichardo 241# 183.108.56 not an SSRI
—————- CHRONIC BACKACHE PAIN 2 —————————————————-
* diclofenac sodium 1% 0.5 oz gel x4 daily
DeRiggs for sacroiliitis when raising chronic pain tolerance doesn’t work, perhaps Delgado sacorilleam L and R disappeared with less walking, now only sun walks on weekends
————— DEMENTIA ——————————————————————
* donepezil HCI 5 mg bedtime Tikku 2022 for mental clarity.
————- BLOOD PRESSURE IN CONTROL FOR SEVERAL YEARS
* furosemide 20mg tab 2018jul Pichardo, Loses K in two water-pill HBP control scheme.
* spironolactone 25mg tab. No salt substitutes. Gains K. 2022mid-nov Self. Every other day to ease off high of range of K in blood work.
* metoprolol tartrate 25 mg x2 with foodNOT, tired, dizzy, beta blocker. 2018mar 2017aug assume Pichardo tinker 2016apr 2016dec 2016nov start Monical 2017apr halved from 50 mg by cardiologist Go pulse so low nixed blood donation 2017apr Pichardo continued 2016
* olmesartan (Benicar) 20mg Tab high blood sugar, high triglycerides. ARB for help with chronic kidney disease (CKD). was 40mg Benicar HCT 20/12.5 mg x2 daily 2017aug+ into 2018jun Rx, replaced lisinopril, Moorjani nixed 2022aug but no replacement Rx thus went back on
————— CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE ITCH———————
* hydrocortisone 2.5% for itching CKD dermatologist 2022
————— HEART DISEASE PREVENTION ? ———————--
* lovastatin 10mg Tab 2018mar+ Pichardo PCP
Rx list ends———————— Rx list ends.————————
SUPPLEMENTS———————————— ———————— SUPPLEMENTS
* lutein w/(zea.) 20mg(5mg) 2022sep Moorjani. $14/90@SuperCenter redGel $6/30@WMnm 2018mar 2016dec for eyes.
* glucosamine chondroitin 1.5/1.2g 2day 2022sep $23/160 2018mar 2017feb for joints.
PAST———————————— PAST SUPPLEMENTS BAG ONE BEGIN: (2-2-2 pills sort) —— PAST
* vB12 (cyanocobalamin) 2.5mg BIG heart sublingual Tab $8/120 quick dissolve cherry 2016dec 2000 mcg 2018mar
* folate (folic acid 3400 mcg) yellow Delgado
* calcium carbonate no D3 600mg scoredW.Capsule $4/100
* coQ10 200 mg orange gel $16/120 $19/60 2019dec 100 mg 2016dec 200 mg 2018mar
* cholecalciferol 1000 IU x3 - D3 25x2 mcg $4/100 by DeRiggs/PharmD/Moorjani(x2), 2019dec 2000 IU x3 daily not taking in summer suntan?,
PAST SUPPLEMENTS BAG TWO BEGIN: (2-2-1 pills sort)
* turmeric curcumin 2000mg PSA x4 daily tanCap $9/180 $6/90 2k mg not avail at WM amazon 1300 mg w/b.pepper Px ok x2 $25/3months180pills inflammation Fighter Helps Kidney Inflammation Fight 1500 mg $9/90x2daily 1500mg2capsBlackPepper$9/90 500 mg x2 for inflammation 2018mar 2016dec
VACINES—————————————————————————— VACINES:
TDAP tetanus diphtheria pertussis 2016apr/jul(Adacel)
COVID moderna 2022mar#4 2021oct#3 2021mar#2 2021feb#1
inFLUenza yearly 2021aug 2017aug Fluzone HD 2016aug 2015oct hi dose
pneumococcal 2006oct PCV13 2017nov 2008dec
shingles 2008dec
Prevnar 13 2017aug
FROM PAST = NO LONGER TAKING listed in alpha order:——————————————
amlodipine 10 mg 2010mar Hitawala 2009 Christensen
apple cider vinegar 2018mar
aspirin 81 mg 2018mar 2017aug 2016apr&jul&decApex
azithromycin 2017sep
B6 25 mg daily 2019dec not taking,
beta carotene into vA 2500 IU daily 2019dec 2018mar 2016dec
biotin 2018mar 2016dec cracked nailed healed itself over time
calcium carbonate 1500 mg w/D3 200 IU 2018mar
cetirizine HCI (Zyrtec) 10 mg 2018jun+ Pichardo stopped by DeRiggs/Moorjani 2022feb as kidney toxic
clonazePAM 0.5 mg for anxiety up to 10 days acute anxiety (collection letter) 2016nov 5-day 2017feb Taylor
clonidine 0.2 mg twice daily 2016apr+ Younkin Monical Pichardo not commutable with metoprolol
chlorthalidone 25 mg daily 2016apr+ Younkin rid extra fluid in blood or at ankles leaches potassium
cider vinegar x2 2019dec
ciprofloxacin 500 mg kidney toxic
cranberry 2018mar
ferrous sulphate 325 mg 2010mar Hitawala 2009 5 gr Christensen
fish oil 2018mar
flomax tamsulosin 2x daily 8/2017
garlic 1 mg x4 2018mar
green tea 2018mar
hydralazine 25 mg 4x up to five times daily 2019decNIX 2018mar+ 2017sep 2017apr filled but ineffective even in large doses
iron 18 mg for blood donation every eight weeks
klor-con potassium supplement
l-lysine 2018mar
lisinopril 40 mg 2016nov 2017mar Monical perhaps for anxiety 2017apr 40 mg x2 2017apr Pichardo continued
lorazepam 0.5 mg 2018mar 2017aug as needed assume Pichardo tinker 2017apr Pichardo for anxiety eventually changed to buspirone
lysine 1000 mg 2016dec Stewart
magnesium 250 mg x2 2018mar 2016dec
pantoprazole sodium 40 mg Moorjani stopped 2022feb07 as kidney toxic Delgado started as needed after vomit episode
potassium chloride SA Klor-Con 2018mar 2016apr Younkin NoSalt substitute 2.5 g daily
prednisone 20 mg daily 8/2017 9/2017 5 pills inserted gold seeds steroid cuts inflammation
psyllium husk 3.4 g x3 2016dec
saw palmetto 450 mg x2 2018mar 2016dec
simvastatin 20 mg 2010mar Hitawala Christensen 2010jan lower cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride levels and to raise good cholesterol (HDL)
tamsulosin 0.4 mg treats enlarged prostate 2019dec clinic correction 2x daily to 1 2018mar 2018jul restarted but only every other day to ease fall stream pee
Triamcinolon acetonide 0.1% cream 2018jul Pichardo x2 daily
vC 2000 mg 2019dec 2018mar 2016dec
triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% CREA Pichardo assumed for lower leg rash
…………….. was Page “ * - health satisficed ”
2024oct12 maintain hearing
Users will be able to customize their AirPods for volume, tone and balance. All that should allow them to hear better — at least for the devices’ roughly five to six hours of battery life. Apple plans to release the free software later this fall for iPhones running iOS 18 or later and iPads running iPadOS 18 or later, a spokesperson said. A set of AirPods Pro 2 costs $249 from Apple, and less at big box stores or through online retailers. This is what reformers had in mind when Congress directed the F.D.A. in 2017 to develop regulations for quality over-the-counter hearing aids. The idea was to change the existing gatekeeper model, in which people could acquire prescription aids only through licensed professionals for several thousand dollars a pair. Instead, over-the-counter hearing aids that could benefit a majority of the people with hearing loss would be available for a few hundred dollars at any CVS or Walmart, no audiologist or prescription required. The F.D.A. had three years to develop those regulations; it took five. Finally, two years ago, the hearing health world braced for a transformation — one that still hasn’t quite happened. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/12/health/apple-airpods-hearing-aids.html
Plant-based diet
(https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/plant-based-primer-beginners-guide-starting-plant-based-diet/)
Fruits: Any type of fruit including apple, bananas, grapes, [frozen] strawberries [with Stevia], citrus fruits, etc.
Vegetables: Plenty of veggies including peppers, corn, lettuce, spinach, kale, peas, collards, etc.
Tubers: Root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, etc.
Whole grains: Grains, cereals, and other starches in whole form, such as quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat, oats, popcorn, etc.
Legumes: Beans of any kind, plus lentils, pulses, etc.
There are plenty of other foods you can also enjoy, including nuts, seeds, avocados, tofu, tempeh, whole-grain flours and breads, and plant-based milks. However, we recommend eating these foods in moderation, because they are more calorie-dense and can contribute to weight gain.
Easy weight management: People who eat a plant-based diet tend to be leaner than those who don’t, and the diet makes it easy to lose weight and keep it off—without counting calories.
Disease prevention: Whole-food, plant-based eating can prevent, halt, and in some cases reverse chronic diseases. The scientific evidence is especially overwhelming when it comes to heart disease and diabetes, but research has also linked plant-based diets to lower rates of arthritis, improved liver function, and healthier kidneys.
A lighter environmental footprint: A plant-based diet places much less stress on the environment.
How can I eat whole-food, plant-based food while traveling or away from home?
You will need to plan ahead a little, but it’s pretty easy to find whole-food, plant-based meals on-the-go. You can usually find fruit and dishes made with pasta, rice, and potatoes wherever you are.
If a restaurant offers vegan options, then you’re already most of the way there.
Google 2022July18M8pm “plant+based+diet” Plant-based or plant-forward eating patterns focus on foods primarily from plants. This includes not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans. It doesn't mean that you are vegetarian or vegan and never eat meat or dairy.Sep 26, 2018.
Are eggs allowed on plant-based diet?
Eggs are a wonderful complement to a plant-based lifestyle as they can help you consume more vegetables. Plus, eggs can help you absorb more of the fat-soluble vitamins and antioxidants found in plant foods such as vitamin E and carotenoids.
Possibly a diet protein-deficient. ...
Possibly deficient in certain nutrients such as iron calcium, and B12. ...
Consuming more calories than your body can use, whether it comes from carbohydrates, protein, or fat, results in weight gain over time … .Nov 21, 2018.
What is the number 1 vegetable to avoid?
Strawberries top the list, followed by spinach. (The full 2019 Dirty Dozen list, ranked from most contaminated to least, include strawberries, spinach, kale, nectarines, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery and potatoes.)Mar 20, 2019.
also pineapple
What happens to your body when you go plant-based?
At first, you may have more gas, bloating or other digestive issues. Eating more plants means your body is going to be digesting a lot more fiber, which is good food for growing healthy gut bacteria and adds indigestible bulk that keeps your digestion moving.Feb 17, 2020.
Is wine OK on a plant-based diet?
Nothing artificial is added to the wine during the filtration process, so organic and plant-based wine is far less likely to cause you health problems if you drink it in moderation.Sep 14, 2021.