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Few Questions to learn from the Experts
Hi lovely B Better Community
1)What is your opinion on Vital Proteins, Collagen Peptides, Unflavored? – What is it good for? Do you recommend it ? If yes, when should it be used? With one’s coffee and daily? .. Does it lead to weight gain as well?
2) I have ordered all the probiotics recommended in the Antibiotics Protocol Healing GUT. Are any of them not good for constipation? .. I usually have constipation so I don’t want the probiotic to worsen that. I remember one of the amazing videos of B where she mentioned about a specific strain that can cause constipation. (Is there a specific time to take them? – Is it ok to take them in the morning intermittent fasting or does it make you more hungry?)
3) I don’t follow any specific diet except I love the B Better way of life – Learned so much from B and my fav Book Unjunk… However, Is it better to avoid fruits in general and just stick to Berries? … I feel there is such a movement against fruits …. Is it also important if we eat fruit to have a protein with it so we don’t get a sugar spike? … I love having one apple a day. Is that too much?
4) What is a good nutritional yeast brand in the UAE to make cashew cheese?
5) What is a good brand for Organic tahini in the UAE ?
6) Do you recommend having ) Organic Pomegranate Vinegar? – Is this Unjunk approved?
7) What are good flours to make thin crepes or wraps with?
8) Do you recommend drinking Turnip Fermented Water? (it is basically. – Turnip (removed after fermentation) – Beetroot (removed after fermentation) – water — Sea salt
Thank you so much. To health, To BB Better Forever,
You are giving us all the best gift, the best wealth which is HEALTH <3 …
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Hi @Sara I’ll replay to your questions below one by one:
Opinions on collagen supplements vary, but many people use them for potential benefits such as improving skin health, supporting joint function, promoting gut health, and strengthening hair and nails. Collagen is a major component of connective tissues throughout the body, so supplementing with collagen peptides may help support these tissues as we age.
Whether I recommend it depends on individual health goals and needs. If someone is looking to support joint health, improve skin elasticity, or strengthen hair and nails, collagen peptides may be worth considering. But I do consider it a “supplement” and I always like to rotate on and off supplements. When “off”, you can consider bone broth as a whole food option instead.
As for when and how to use it, it dissolves easily in warm liquid so it can be added to anything warm; in soups, coffee, tea, etc. Just don’t add it to cold smoothies – it clumps up when cold. Ever seen what happens to bone broth in the fridge? Jello! Same idea with collagen…
And no, collagen peptides themselves are not likely to cause weight gain, as they are primarily protein and are relatively low in calories.
If someone is constipated, they’ll want to make sure that their probiotic has more bifidobacteria than lactobacillus. We have a Constipation Relief Program HERE if that’s a concern for you. It not only shares rapid relief solutions, but also helps you figure out the root cause to resolve it.
No, I don’t believe fruit should be vilified and avoided. Even though they contain fructose in varying amounts, they are also a wonderful source of vitamins, polyphenols, antioxidants, etc. The question of whether or not a person should eat fruit, and how much they should eat is very individual. Does this person have insulin resistance? Does this person train really hard? Is this person pregnant or in their growing years (i.e. a child)? Is the person affected by mold? Does the person have Candida or other gut overgrowths? Does the person have a fructose intolerance? These are simple examples of the different variables that would affect the answer to your question. In general, if there is no metabolic dysfunction, then eating 2-3 whole fruits (or about 25g fructose per day) is a good general guideline to follow. And so you can vary them. If you wish to have 2 dried dates for example which are very high in fructose, then depending on the type of date, you’re looking at around 30-40g of fructose. And that can be totally fine for a metabolically sound individual, especially when combined with a fat or protein to slow down the spike of sugar.
But if someone has blood sugar dysregulation or other reasons to limit simple carbs from fruits, then perhaps sticking to berries is a better option.
I encourage you to watch THIS video from the Beginner’s Health Roadmap for an explanation of my VPF principle where I also touch on fruits.
And then please watch THIS video from the Blood Sugar Regulation course for a more detailed discussion about “the best diet”, carbs and fruits specifically.
& 5. Bob’s Red Mill nutritional yeast is available at Organic Foods & Cafe & the Larder Brand has organic tahini.
Pomegranate vinegar sounds delicious! What are the ingredients? Make sure it doesn’t have “flavors” or colors added.
I’m assuming you’re asking about gluten-free flours right? Coconut flour and buckwheat flour would work well.
Yes – I’m a fan of any fermented foods if one can tolerate them!
Hope these help!
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THIS IS THE BEST <3 THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH! MERCI MILLION TIMES
1) On Pomegranate Vinegar - It is
Prepared from the finest whole, unbroken pomegranate:
Raw.
Unpasteurized.
Unfiltered.
Unrefined.
Contains mother of vinegar
Rich in enzymes and vitamins.
Gluten free.
Free from artificial additives.
Description:
100% natural vinegar
A product of organic pomegranate harvested directly from Jordan farms
Home brewed very slowly, to obtain high-quality vinegar.
Ingredients:
100% organic pomegranate vinegar.
Validity:
Valid for two years.
Keep away from sunlight.
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@Sara sounds amazing and ingredients/process too! Enjoy ☺️
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