Comments on: Creating Order http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order Mon, 21 May 2012 02:35:16 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jessie http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order#comment-87021 Jessie Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:42:16 +0000 http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order/#comment-87021 Maggie~ that's sort of my point though. The word detox is used to mean a lot of different things. Some detox diets are extremely restricted and horrible, while other plans that use the word "detox" are fantastic and should be followed every day anyway. I just don't want people to be afraid of the word detox, just be educated and aware of that you are reading about before you judge, you know what I mean? Maggie~
that’s sort of my point though. The word detox is used to mean a lot of different things. Some detox diets are extremely restricted and horrible, while other plans that use the word “detox” are fantastic and should be followed every day anyway. I just don’t want people to be afraid of the word detox, just be educated and aware of that you are reading about before you judge, you know what I mean?

]]> By: Maggie http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order#comment-86995 Maggie Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:53:23 +0000 http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order/#comment-86995 @Jessie - I wouldn't call that a "detox", I would call that a good healthy diet! (And by diet I don't mean to lose weight, I just mean a way of eating.) I don't eat any of those things but I don't consider myself "detoxing", I just consider myself... eating well. I really enjoyed reading all the comments here. Good to know I'm not alone :) @Jessie – I wouldn’t call that a “detox”, I would call that a good healthy diet! (And by diet I don’t mean to lose weight, I just mean a way of eating.) I don’t eat any of those things but I don’t consider myself “detoxing”, I just consider myself… eating well.

I really enjoyed reading all the comments here. Good to know I’m not alone :)

]]> By: Jessie http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order#comment-86979 Jessie Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:35:34 +0000 http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order/#comment-86979 I just want to jump in and say that not all "detox"es are created equal. I agree that sometimes they are using these in place of the world diet, however we shouldn't write something off just because of that word detox. I once read a wonderful book about a total body 1 month detox that included eliminating pesticides, chemicals, artificial sweeteners and the like. It was smart, healthy, and something we should be doing anyway. Look into a "detox" before you decide it's evil!!! I just want to jump in and say that not all “detox”es are created equal. I agree that sometimes they are using these in place of the world diet, however we shouldn’t write something off just because of that word detox. I once read a wonderful book about a total body 1 month detox that included eliminating pesticides, chemicals, artificial sweeteners and the like. It was smart, healthy, and something we should be doing anyway. Look into a “detox” before you decide it’s evil!!!

]]> By: lara http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order#comment-86838 lara Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:22:07 +0000 http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order/#comment-86838 @Laura--ditto those points. People with histories of ED (or disordered eating) embarking on these plans just sends off alarms to me. I also used various restrictive plans/detoxes in the name of "health" to hide my ED. Studies have shown that veganism is fast becoming a way for teens to hide ED. Not that all vegans have ED's of course but it definitely happens. I am also horrified at how many self appointed "nutrition experts" who dole out actual advice on blogs, websites, even books. One popular detox plan is by a "certified nutritionist" which is a meaningless credential. Kath--as a budding nutritional professional maybe you can write about the different certifications in the field, what is credible and what is not. I dont' think people realize that anyone can call themselves a "nutritonist" or what not but that doesn't mean they have any real training or experience in the area. @Laura–ditto those points. People with histories of ED (or disordered eating) embarking on these plans just sends off alarms to me. I also used various restrictive plans/detoxes in the name of “health” to hide my ED. Studies have shown that veganism is fast becoming a way for teens to hide ED. Not that all vegans have ED’s of course but it definitely happens.

I am also horrified at how many self appointed “nutrition experts” who dole out actual advice on blogs, websites, even books. One popular detox plan is by a “certified nutritionist” which is a meaningless credential.

Kath–as a budding nutritional professional maybe you can write about the different certifications in the field, what is credible and what is not. I dont’ think people realize that anyone can call themselves a “nutritonist” or what not but that doesn’t mean they have any real training or experience in the area.

]]> By: Laura http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order#comment-86823 Laura Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:55:51 +0000 http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order/#comment-86823 I completely agree with Maggie too. A lot of the detox/raw diet craze that seems to be appearing on my Reader at the moment smacks of disordered eating to me. I'm in recovery from an eating disorder myself and I can actually *hear* a few of the bloggers using the "healthy" reasoning that I used to cover up my obsession and restriction. It's incredibly mentally damaging. And the fact is, as expected, a number of those same bloggers have commented on here without realising that it's their blogs that everyone is referring to. I don't want to sound judgmental, I really don't, but it's honestly quite disturbing to me, particularly as I think a lot of young women are reading these blogs and doing as the blogger does. Kudos, Kath, on incorporating some of the current trends - ie the infamous Green Monsters - without losing all sense of proportion. I completely agree with Maggie too. A lot of the detox/raw diet craze that seems to be appearing on my Reader at the moment smacks of disordered eating to me. I’m in recovery from an eating disorder myself and I can actually *hear* a few of the bloggers using the “healthy” reasoning that I used to cover up my obsession and restriction. It’s incredibly mentally damaging. And the fact is, as expected, a number of those same bloggers have commented on here without realising that it’s their blogs that everyone is referring to. I don’t want to sound judgmental, I really don’t, but it’s honestly quite disturbing to me, particularly as I think a lot of young women are reading these blogs and doing as the blogger does. Kudos, Kath, on incorporating some of the current trends – ie the infamous Green Monsters – without losing all sense of proportion.

]]> By: lara http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order#comment-86801 lara Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:59:27 +0000 http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order/#comment-86801 Scary article. I have been pretty disturbed lately about the raw food detox fanatacism that seems to be going around in blog-land and seemingly smart women jumping on this insane 'detox" bandwagon. I was curious enough to take a peak at a few of the sites run by authors of a popular raw "detox" that has been mentioned many times and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Total BS and psuedo-science. And potentially downright dangerous. Scary article. I have been pretty disturbed lately about the raw food detox fanatacism that seems to be going around in blog-land and seemingly smart women jumping on this insane ‘detox” bandwagon. I was curious enough to take a peak at a few of the sites run by authors of a popular raw “detox” that has been mentioned many times and didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Total BS and psuedo-science. And potentially downright dangerous.

]]> By: Kristine http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order#comment-86798 Kristine Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:54:42 +0000 http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order/#comment-86798 I've heard many nutritionists on TV say that the "cleanse" diet is crap and our bodies do a good job of naturally cleansing. Thanks for announcing this on your blog. :) I’ve heard many nutritionists on TV say that the “cleanse” diet is crap and our bodies do a good job of naturally cleansing. Thanks for announcing this on your blog. :)

]]> By: Kath http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order#comment-86778 Kath Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:45:03 +0000 http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order/#comment-86778 <b>I think you guys know where I stand on the whole detox issue... </b> <b>Re. Goat Cheese Curdle</b>, So you know how it's normally pretty creamy? It curdled on me and kind of broke down from the tomato acidity. <b>Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope</b>, You can eat it raw (search for tempeh on KERF and see my PB&J tempeh sandwiches) or you can cook it. If you google it I'm sure you're find a ton of recipes. Or check MyRecipes.com <b> Emily </b>, I think you hit the nail on the head when you said people who often go on cleansing and detox diets are those that probably eat really healthy anyways. Someone who eats fast food for every meal needs a detox; not a produce-loving vegetarian! <b> emily </b>, I am hoping to someday soon - but it's hard since Matt is usually at work. But I might have another weight lifting plan coming up soon :) K I think you guys know where I stand on the whole detox issue…

Re. Goat Cheese Curdle,
So you know how it’s normally pretty creamy? It curdled on me and kind of broke down from the tomato acidity.

Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope,
You can eat it raw (search for tempeh on KERF and see my PB&J tempeh sandwiches) or you can cook it. If you google it I’m sure you’re find a ton of recipes. Or check MyRecipes.com

Emily ,
I think you hit the nail on the head when you said people who often go on cleansing and detox diets are those that probably eat really healthy anyways. Someone who eats fast food for every meal needs a detox; not a produce-loving vegetarian!

emily ,
I am hoping to someday soon – but it’s hard since Matt is usually at work. But I might have another weight lifting plan coming up soon :)

K

]]> By: Lauren http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order#comment-86772 Lauren Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:34:11 +0000 http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order/#comment-86772 I just read that same article and actually wrote a whole post on it here... http://lauren-saywhatyouneedtosay.blogspot.com/2009/06/hollywood-detox-dietare-they-serious.html I completely agree with you on this one. Very interesting read. I just read that same article and actually wrote a whole post on it here…

http://lauren-saywhatyouneedtosay.blogspot.com/2009/06/hollywood-detox-dietare-they-serious.html

I completely agree with you on this one. Very interesting read.

]]> By: Rosalie http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order#comment-86771 Rosalie Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:58:24 +0000 http://www.KathEats.com/creating-order/#comment-86771 detox diets, juice fasts, fruit fasts, whatever you call them... leaves people seriously lacking in protein and fat but supplies a constant dose of carbs (sugar). I can't imagine the constant cravings and weakness and riritability that would come with the rising and falling blood glucose levels! detox diets, juice fasts, fruit fasts, whatever you call them… leaves people seriously lacking in protein and fat but supplies a constant dose of carbs (sugar). I can’t imagine the constant cravings and weakness and riritability that would come with the rising and falling blood glucose levels!

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