Before the Jumpstart
Things to think about or consider
Ideas and Suggestions
As we have been getting ready for the jumpstart, we have had many questions and thoughts about helping you be ready for the 10 days. Hopefully this will help answer some of the questions you have and make it easier for you.
Get Rip's Emails
Rip Esselstyn the author of the book has a website where you can signup for daily emails as well as Facebook access to a group that is helpful. We highly recommend you signup for at least the emails. You will still get a daily email from me as well. https://engine2diet.com/7drc/
Spices add Variety
Spices really do make a difference in how your foods tastes. Our cupboard is full of herbs and spices. Our go-to-list of spices in our kitchen is smoked paprika, turmeric (good for the heart, should be used with pepper to aid in absorption), roasted garlic (from Penzey's spices) thyme, and rosemary. We also take dried mushrooms and blend them to a powder in the blender to add more flavor to dishes especially my mushroom gravy)
Water
Drink water, lots of water. This way of eating does cause you to process food through your system pretty easily. Water helps you to feel full and helps to flush your body of toxins that are in your system.
Potatoes are Your Friend
Contrary to what you hear in some media, potatoes are a "good" starch that can actually help keep you feeling less hungry. If you are finding yourself starving, eat some boiled or roasted potatoes. Try my easy recipe I sent out, you don't even have to peel them. We use them for snacks during the day or as an appetizer before dinner if we are starved. Feel free to dip in ketchup or mustard. You can actually have potatoes morning, noon and night and still lose weight. They are a nutrient dense food that does not have a lot of calories but will keep you from being hungry.
Fruit an Easy Snack
Fruit is an easily portable snack to take anywhere. Whole fruit is better than the juice as it has the fiber to help process the fruit sugar through your system.
Hummus
Hummus is made from chickpeas and are a member of the legume family. Legumes are high in protein if that is a concern for you. See the article below on the benefits.
Hummus for Heart Health
Here is a link to an article why chickpeas and other legumes are so healthy for you.
Doug and Shari
Have questions, ask either of us. Don't feel comfortable asking Doug, go ask Shari. schmidts@victorschools.org
Email: schmidtd@victorschools.org
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Phone: 585.721.0769
Biometrics
By now all of you should have scheduled your biometrics with Rochester Clinical Research, Inc
500 Helendale Road, Rochester, NY 14609 (585) 288 0890 Please make sure you explain you are from Victor Central.
On the day of your biometrics you can either get fasting bloodwork or nonfasting. Fasting will get you better results and more information. Also remember to get a copy of your numbers so you can share them with me.