Breastfeeding and weightloss  What diet do you recommend for breastfeeding mothers who need to lose weight?

My baby is 3 months now and exclusively breastfed. Will I cause damage ...

Struggling ....  I've given up smoking, diet soda, aspartame, splenda, msg, anything processed, sugar, grains and potatoes/legumes.

I'm eating mostly fat, protein and ...

Forks over knives  Hi Misty,
Not sure if you have addressed this before.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks,
Colleen

Feeling better already  Hi,
Thank you so much for making this information available!

I am 33 and I've been obese since I left 'home' at 17. I have dieted successfully but ...

Bijou the FrenchBo  What can I have for breakfast?

Detemined  I am a 37 year old single mother. I have 4 beautiful sons ranging from age 3 up to age 14.

I have been complaining to my doctors for the past 5 years ...

Connie Brown  Misty, do you have any suggestions for my 9yo son who is very sensitive to food smells, textures and tastes?

He does lean toward fast food, but certainly ...

Elizabeth Matheny  Hi Misty!
Ive been folowing your nutritional guidance since the last week in December and have done really well sticking to it.

I lost almost 8 lbs ...

High Protein, Low Carb Diet  Hi Misty

You look fantastic!

I am a 30 y/o male about 6'1 tall, and recently through a visit to my family doctor I found out I am 83 lbs over weight....

pcos....  Hi Misty! I found your website last eve.

Sounds very interesting as I too believe the wrong foods have been and are being consumed.

I have a ...

Bone Broth  Hi Misty!
I was just wondering if you recommend chicken over beef for the broth and why?

I am going to start to follow your IBS diet and was wondering ...

Veggie shake on restricted plan  Hi Misty,

I have been following your restricted plan for about 2 weeks now, I've lost 5 lbs. & feel great!
Thank you very much.

The crazy ...

ViSalus  It seems everyone I know is getting involved with this company ViSalus.

They provide health shakes for weight loss and nutrition, but it's a home ...

Frustrating Carb Cravings during pregnancy!  Hello Misty,
I am currently pregnant (in the 4th month now), and I am trying to be very diligent about eating healthy (whole eggs, grass-fed beef and ...

Vegan vs Controlled Carb  After watching the Sanjay Gupta special with Bill Clinton on heart health, I feel apprehensive about eating anything not plant based if I want to ensure ...

best time to take calcium  Dear Misty, does calcium block the absorption of vitamin supplements if I take them together at meal time. If so what is the best way/time to take a calcium ...

Coconut oil and kids  Hi Misty,

My 6 month old son just started daycare and has in the first week gotten a runny nose and cough. I breast feed and make his baby food (just ...

Safflower oil  I've recently been working on eliminating omega 6 oils from my diet and using olive oil in its place.

Now, I'm reconsidering because of this info ...

Kombucha Mother/Scoby  Love your website!

Can you tell me how I can get a hold of a kombucha mother/scoby so I can make my own?

I'm in Calistoga and in Santa Rosa often....

Acidic Body ?  Hello Misty and community. My Mother is 70 years old. For the past many years she has had a badly burning stomach and in the past couple it has caused ...

Brett  I'm 49 years old and 50 days sober.

I have pancreatitis, I also have neuropathy in my feet. I don't know how to treat these conditions and have NO ...

alcohol  Hey Misty
I just have a quick question. So being a 24 year old girl my friends and I like to go out and have a couple drinks now and then.

I've decided ...

can a person eat too few carbs?  Completely low carb for 7 days.....lost 6.6 pounds so far....on the 8th day was stellar and was up .8 pounds this morning (9th day).

I checked my food ...

kombucha  Hi Misty,

It seems that when I drink Kombucha I have to urinate a lot, almost feeling pressure with it.

I went "off" it for a couple of days and ...

Seeds  Hi Misty, It was such a joy to meet you yesterday. My Mom finally has hope regarding her IBS.

I wanted to ask you about Seeds. Are seeds okay for ...

Milk Thistle for Liver Problems  Hi Misty! In recent tests, it was discovered that I have a significant number of cysts on my liver. While they will probably only cause symptoms occasionally ...

Pet Food  Hi Misty, so now that we are all on our way to a healthier life, I have been hearing a lot about a raw food diet plan for our fun furry pets and would ...

Organic Raw Kombucha/Synergy Organic  Hi Misty,

Thanks for the info on the propolis.

I was also told about this. What do you think?

Thanks Again So Much!
Colleen

Propolis  A coworker just told me about propolis today.

He is taking it as a prevention for getting sick.

What do you think?

Thanks,
Colleen

Coconut oil  I do not like coconut at all.

Does coconut oil come in capsules?

And also you have coconut flour listed in recipes, is there a viable substitute?...

Good Life Menus  Misty, what is the Good Life Menus and who plans these menus for us?

Is this something that is a good thing for those of us who are so busy and have ...

Phase I  How long is Phase I supposed to last?

Is there a set amount of days?

Coconut Oil  Hi Misty, I just wanted to start by saying I love your website.

I actually have 2 questions for you, my first is do you use extra virgin coconut oil ...

I sure need some help!  I started eating this way the 1st of February and I have not eaten anything not on the list since that time.

I have only lost several pounds and I ...

KaTie  I really like the idea of your diet plan, but I do not intake milk or cheeses, nor do I eat yogurt or cottage cheese. I'm not allergic, just can't get ...

L-Glutamine  How much L-Glutamine can I take for cravings if I'm in the first 10 days of your Phase I program?

I'm in my 5th day and having trouble with cravings ...

Best coconut oil?  What brand of coconut oil to do recommend?

Which is the highest/best quality?

What about pork rinds as a crunchy substitute for chips?  I sometimes want something crunchy and salty......I love pork rinds and was wondering if I can use those sometimes as a substitute?

I did Atkins many ...

Natural Remedies for ADD/ADHD  Hi Misty! I just wondered if you knew of anything that could help with ADD/ADHD naturally?

I don't want to take stimulants to treat it and while ...

Advice for those with "less to lose"?  Misty,

I have followed your posts on Low Carb Friends and just discovered your website. It is awesome and I'm quickly becoming a fan.

I would love ...

zipfizz  What are your thoughts on Zipfizz?

toe fungus  Hi Misty,
Just wondering.. I had this nasty toe fungus on my baby toenail.

My nail has almost completely grown out and no ugly nail. What do you think?...

Your favorite books?   Hi Misty,

I love to read and I'm interested to know what your favorite (must read) books are.

Cod Liver Oil,Coconut Oil,Vitamin D3 drops and Omega 3  Hi Misty,

I started my entire family on a gluten free,sugar free lifestyle and everything is going well.

I want to add Cod Liver Oil, Coconut Oil,...

How much fish oil do I need?  Hi Misty

I have a question about fish oil. How much should I take a day?

Thank you for this website. I feel so fortunate that you take the time ...

Cod Liver Oil  Did we talk about this?

A guy at work today was telling me the benefits of Carlsons Cod liver oil.

We are sooo thankful  Misty,
A thanksgiving note from Lori and I. We are so thankful to have connected with you. Lori is doing fantastic!! For me its been years of low fat ...

Honey -- Good or Bad?  I've read quite a bit about the benefits of honey, including the honey-vinegar tonic touted by Dr. Jarvis and others. I took the tonic for awhile, and ...

Understanding Magnesium  Hi Misty, As you probably know I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes.

I believe that it was caused by magnesium deficiency. I used chelated magnesium oxide ...

3 year old has severe constipation  Hi Misty,

My 3 year old niece has severe constipation. She cries and panics whenever she goes to the bathroom and her stools are rock hard. It is ...

grilled onions  Hi Misty,

Lori asked me to email you and see if she can have grilled onions.

Thanks!

THANK YOU  Misty,
Not a question but a huge Thank You.

I just want to say thanks so much for meeting with Lori.

She is really excited about what she learned....

An inexpensive brand of Colloidal Silver?  Hi Misty!

I'd really like to give this a try for my cellulitus which does not seem to be responding to any antibiotics. They've tried keflex and now ...

Quinoa  A friend of mine says quinoa is a complete protein. Is it true and would it fit in the Phase 1 or 2 eating plan? I'd love to know what you think.

Thanks!...

Heavy Whipping Cream  Misty

What is the max Heavy Whipping Cream one CAN consume on phase 1 and still lose?

Is this something that could stop any weight loss?

Thanks,...

How to cook and % of fat  Hi Misty,

I have a George Foreman grill.

Can I use it to cook my Hamburger meat or is frying it in a pan better?

Also what percentage should ...

Hormones after Hysterectomy  I need help...... WHY, after my hysterectomy 3 years ago (no hormones) am I struggling so, so bad with keeping weight off, losing and INTENSE sugar cravings....

Coconut Oil  Hi, Misty

I just asked a question about calories and now I have a question about Coconut Oil.

I read the Flat Belly Diet book, which talks about ...

Calories  Hey, Misty!!

I love your page.... you are a blessing!!

I always enjoy reading your posts/responses on the LCF website as well.

My question..... I ...

Excited about Your Website and Eager to Get Started but . . .   I just discovered your website today and am so excited about it, because I really think I have found the answer to my inability to lose weight!

I ...

Blue Cheese Salad Dressing   This is like the best salad dressing I have ever eaten. It is much tastier than store bought ones.

Misty, what is the normal serving size on this?...

Sugar Alcohols, Candida and Coconut Butter!  Hey Misty,
I've been enjoying your site here....very nice and informative!

Quick question - many of the recipes for the desserts call for Xylitol ...

Melting Coconut Oil  Hi Misty!

I buy my coconut oil in a gallon container. I take a quart size glass jar and fill it to easily scoop my daily servings out of.

I prefer ...

Relief from hot flashes?  Hi Misty!

I have a friend who is dealing with near constant hot flashes. She doesn't have $$ to access a compounding pharmacy for progesterone, which ...

hunger increases after eating  Hi Misty,
I am sure it is probably an insulin release issue but I often find myself temporarily hungrier immediately following a meal than when I first ...

Dairy and Soy allergy  My son is 12 months old and has a dairy protein allergy. He was diagonsed with this around 3 months of age. We had to put him on a hypoallergenic formula,...

Friend with Alcohol and Pain Killer Addiction  Misty,

I have a question on behalf of a new friend I met at a 12-step meeting.

She is working to get off of alcohol & prescription pain-killers....

Adult acne / Rosacea   Is there *anything at all* I can do to get rid of this acne/rosacea issue?

I've been fighting it for over 15 years and I'm so tired of it.

I ...

Sjogrens Syndrome  Hi Misty,
A friend has just been diagnosed with Sjogrens Syndrome.

What would be the optimal diet for her?

Flora in the gut  Misty,

Can you tell us how we can check if our flora is balanced in the gut? And if not what supplements will balance it?

Jennifer with a capitol T.  Here is another friend of mine.

This is in her own words from Facebook.

"Give me some better ideas for fat free fage yogurt, other than SF sweeteners....

Starting 1 year old on Solid  Hi Misty,

My son Christian has just turned 1-year old. My husband and I still give him organic baby food. We want to give him the HEALTHIEST start....

Breast Cancer  Hi Misty,

My sister was just diagnosed with Stage 0 Breast Cancer and is going in for a lumpectomy, she will possibly need radiation as well. I have ...

Best unflavored oil?  Hi Misty,

What is the best oil for purposes where you don't want a strong flavor? For instance, I know olive oil is traditional for real mayonnaise,...

Candida and Cheeses  Hi Misty,

What your opinion is of consuming young cheeses (cottage cheese, cream cheese etc.) on a Candida diet.

I so miss my good cheese, although ...

Jennifer with a capitol T.  Hi Misty,
I know Misty from way back. I am asking about soy in the coffee stands for lactos intolerant people. Did you say rice milk might be an option ...