— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004

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The Daily Diet – Monday, August 27, 2007

Breakfast: Two slices of Ezekiel bread, tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), greens shake with BioChlor, supplements, water, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: None – Too busy at work to eat one! Lunch: Greens+ Energy bar, millet crackers, water Snack: BIG snack – BIG bowl of chicken soup left over from Sunday Supper: […]

The Daily Diet – Sunday, August 26, 2007

Breakfast: Scottish oatmeal with a sprinkling of allspice on a bed of 1 chopped apple with almond milk on top, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Snack: Banana Lunch: About 15 Almonds – I was in a hurry. Snack: True confession – My snack consisted of munching on the soup ingredients while I was […]

The Daily Diet – Saturday, August 25, 2007

Breakfast: Kamut pancakes (Kamut pancake mix is available at DeLand Natural Bakery) with applesauce topping, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder. Morning snack: Baby carrots and sunflower seeds Lunch: Garden salad from Publix, containing romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, carrots, and chives. Afternoon snack: Banana Second afternoon snack: Apple Supper: Tuna Salad made from a […]

Reactive Hypoglycemia – Sugar Metabolism Disorder

Dr. Rogers recommended that I take the six-hour glucose tolerance test that is administered in his office, and about three months into treatment, I took the test. For the test, I drank a bottle of glucose, and had blood taken every 1/2 hour to determine my blood glucose level. The levels were charted, revealing a […]

Building Blocks for Building Bone – Food

Building Blocks for Building Bone – Food

People ask me all the time: what exactly are you eating in your quest to build bone? These are the foundational foods of my80% alkaline / 20% acid diet: Recommended: Soy powder, soy cheese, wholegrain stone-ground or sprouted grain bread, Xylitol (sweetener), almonds, pecans, walnuts, chestnuts, filberts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, spring water or filtered water, […]

Building Blocks for Building Bone – Supplements

As of 8/25/07, I am taking the following list of supplements in the quest to build bone: 1) Dr. Rogers prescribed Thyroid hormone (not Synthroid) temporarily to heal my thyroid gland, which has been swollen for years. 2) He also recommended that I take Stem Enhance, the first supplement made that enhances both the release […]

Building Blocks for Building Bone – Exercise

Both Dr. D’Antonio and Dr. Rogers accented daily exercise as being of paramount importance in the process of building bone. With bone mass, it’s another case of “use it or lose it.” Putting stress on the bones by exercising tells the body to make the bones stronger! So everyday, I do at least an hour’s […]

Building Blocks for Building Bone – Recommended Books

Recommended reading from Dr. Rogers and Dr. D’Antonio include: The pH Miracle: Balance Your Diet, Reclaim Your Health by Robert O. Young Back to the House of Health: Rejuvenating Recipes to Alkalize and Energize for Life! by Shelley Redford Young Back to the House of Health 2 – more Rejuvenating Recipes to Alkalize and Energize […]

Recipe – Mexican Salad

Combine in large salad bowl: 4-6 cups Romaine lettuce1-2 tomatoes, dubed1-2 tomatillos, sliced1-2 stalks of celery, diced1 onion, sliced and diced Top with salsa and lemon juice for dressingSprinkle with chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste.

Recipe – Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Combine in large salad bowl: 8 cups of romaine lettuce, cut into chunks1 can of water-packed tuna, drained (6-1/2 ounce can)1 onion, sliced and diced3 tomatoes, cut into chunks4 black olives, halved1/4 cup of Italian salad dressing -or- olive oil & lemon dressing Toss to coat well. Makes 4 servings.

Recipe – Tossed Salad

In a large bowl, combine: 1 head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces1 medium onion, sliced fine and diced3 tomatoes, quartered3 stalks of celery, chopped1 green pepper, seeded and chopped1 large cucumber3 tblsp. sunflower seeds Serve as is, or measure out 4 cups of salad and place in a plastic bag. Continue filling plastic […]

Recipe – Fruity Protein Shake

Combine in a blender: 4-6 frozen strawberries -or-6-8 frozen cherries -or-1/2 cup raspberries or pineapple -or-any combination thereof1 cup of cold water1/4 cup whey or soy protein powder10-12 raw almonds Blend in a blender until smooth.