I want to know what herb produces a "wahaha". Sounds like fun.

Hh- we could eat healthier too. Wednesdays my husband cooks. I don't care what he cooks so long as the three of us eat. So last night was apple cinnamon buckwheat pancakes! My son was thrilled and I feared tonight he'd ask for a repeat, but he shocked me. He has requested mujadarah with a Brussel sprout-apple hash as his side dish! I'm gleefully obliging! The first time he has ever requested sprouts, I'm considering it a win :) I may have a weak sense of smell, but I don't think the saviseeds smell that bad. A slight odor but nothing horrid like kimchi. I had forgotten about the voluntary recall-- thanks for reminding others. I still believe in the company. Annie- A normal person would have to consume a crazy amount of chia seeds or some sensitivities for the issues to occur . I've eaten dry seeds on my salad for 10 years and none of the problems you have described. (now I'll probably be hospitalized for an obstructed bowel over the weekend, perhaps I should knock on wood?) to be fair, I do drink about 10 cups of water a day in addition to eating all the raw veggies and fruit (and their respective water content). So any leaching of water etc would probably be negligible? So very true about conflicting nutrition advice. I read that oped a while ago. I agree with much of the oped but feel he overlooks another culprit: BigFarm. They exert too much influence over research institutions. The universities have 0 incentive to actually conduct blind longitudinal studies as many are subsidized in some way by large agriculture consortiums. Anyway I think it's great you and Kiki are trying to identify foods that do you harm. It should be an interesting experiment. Kiki- how are you doing? Experiencing any cravings or moods from withdrawals of certain foods?

I spoke to manufacturer and he estimates Colonix cost about $24 to make and you pay Dr Natura about 4 times that amount.The name Dr Natura suggest it should be good for you,but the process could rob you of probiotics,which backs up the immune system. Fortunately I found a formulation with similar ingredients cheaper and they give you a free Probiotics.Designed by a real doctor the Organicas Colon Cleanse does not contain any scary pics designed to induce fear and astronomical profits.I found the results were better than DrNatura without all side effects. I read that Colonix flush away probiotics making the bad microbes multiple making feel flu symptoms. Here is a link that might be useful: Dr Natura Colonix Cleanse vs Organicas Colon Cleansing

John, you've already received excellent advice but to add to that, here are a few simple suggestions: 1. Eat as low on the food chain as you can. In other words, the less processed the better. So oranges are better than orange juice. Brown rice is better than white, etc. These foods provide more nutrition and more volume, helping to stave off cravings and providing greater long-term fullness and satisfaction. They'll keep your blood sugar on an even keel. 2. As already mentioned, a vegan diet can be great for health and weight-loss. Even if you don't follow it whole-heartedly, as Annie said, many of the recipes can be integrated into your diet. One book I wholeheartedly recommend is Donna Klein's The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen. This is but one of her cookbooks. It's gourmet food (not frighteningly whole-grainy or tofu-y) which draws from cuisines which historically have emphasized minimal consumption of meat and dairy. The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen. 3. For optimal health, balance your plate. This illustration shows what I mean: Does Your Plate Look Like This? 4. Finally, vary your colors. In other words, don't eat all yellow fruits for days on end (i.e. bananas and grapefruit). Throw in orange (oranges and cantaloupe), green (kiwi) etc. Same with vegetables. For some reason American diets tend to be very "narrow." We not only eat too few fruits and vegetables; we also consume too few kinds. The end result will be that you not only lose weight but feel better and have more energy (to fulfill the commands of SWMBO, LOL). Think of your diet as an opportunity to explore new foods and develop improved relationships with what you eat. If you're feeling deprived or frustrated, it's time to do something different. Carol