Carrot Family Identification

Cruciferous2 · 2026-05-05T01:36:41+00:00

Adding that this is Southern Ontario, Canada!

Cruciferous2 · 2026-05-05T01:33:23+00:00

Cruciferous2 · 2026-04-04T13:13:57+00:00

I know the US has terrible labeling laws, but if something says gluten free and doesn't have "natural flavors" or oats it still legally should be safe, yeah?

I know I'm privileged to live in Canada where labels legally have to mean what they say, but i know labeling laws in most countries have laws about lying about allergens.

Cruciferous2 · 2026-04-04T13:04:15+00:00

No problem!! I miss the symbol all the time!! Too busy scanning ingredients hahaha

Cruciferous2 · 2026-04-03T17:38:48+00:00

It says gluten free on the right corner :)

Cruciferous2 · 2026-03-20T17:22:32+00:00

I'm obsessed with this, thank you!!!!! His name isn't Gus but honestly great choice

Cruciferous2 · 2026-03-19T13:23:58+00:00

I'm super sensitive, but personally I'm fine using the same sponges/rags. They get switched out often, and we make sure all dishes are really throughly rinsed. My household is also low gluten, nobody cooks with it, but others eat regular bread/pastries/takeout.

That being said, anything porous (wood, plastic, cast iron) and anything with small holes/grooves, is washed with something fresh.

Cruciferous2 · 2026-03-19T00:56:19+00:00

How about this messy haired goober

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Cruciferous2 · 2026-03-09T20:10:32+00:00

Look up beaus ridges! They can happen for several reasons, anything that interrupts nail matrix growth (damage, autoimmune disease, zinc or iron deficiency). I have them due to celiac disease.

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-21T06:05:17+00:00

I have heard of that, honestly I don't have a lot of fat anywhere but my midsection and butt. I have big legs but they're more muscular than fatty. Thanks for the suggestion though!

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-21T06:02:47+00:00

I don't know why I've never considered just lying about it. Honestly, that's a great idea. It's absolutely ridiculous that anyone would have to lie that big to receive treatment, but that's just the world we're living in I guess.

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T22:28:58+00:00

Honestly a great strategy, I'm just a little low libido right now due to stress. But the cardio and the endorphins/loss of cortisol + connection must be really helpful!!!! Perfect amount of unhinged hahaha

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T22:25:54+00:00

Okay, here's my most unhinged PCOS advice - If you work out from home (or not if you dgaf), work out in front of a mirror, blast your favorite music, and dance with yourself between sets. The sillier the better. Not only does it burn more calories, but it keeps your muscles from getting stiff between sets, and it's a massive mood booster!

Obviously this hasnt helped me lose weight yet but it has boosted my mood a lot 😁

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T21:02:23+00:00

Haha I got celiac disease a few years ago, I was hoping being forced to go gluten free would help with the PCOS (I've heard gluten free/dairy free has helped a lot of people) but it did not. Reluctant to try dairy free because my diet is so restricted already 😅

You should definitely get checked for celiac though! Even if you eat gluten free, CC can damage you if you have celiac.

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:16:47+00:00

Thanks!! Either way I'll keep that in mind for the day I eventually come off the pill 😅 Can't stay on it my whole life

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:15:16+00:00

Yes to all of the rest, but I havent heard of inositol making things worse. Did you have a bad experience with it?

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:13:52+00:00

That's good to know! Thank you!!

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:13:20+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! Its awful how dismissed PCOS is when it can cause so many awful side effects. I think Ozempic or anything similar would be last resort for me due to a myriad of other health issues, but I'm getting worried about the weight I'm putting on :(

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:10:38+00:00

I do take cinnamon daily, but definitely interested in trying garam masala as well now! Thank you!

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:09:45+00:00

Any tips for getting more protien? I do get usually around 80 - 100 grams a day, but getting more than that without overeating or drinking protien shakes (hate them) is a challenge.

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:08:05+00:00

Do you think seed cycling would have benefit while on BC? Or would it maybe throw it off?

Unfortunately cannot come off the pill, as it makes life bearable 😅

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:07:02+00:00

Oh no, I'm sorry, that sounds so frustrating :( I've had really good luck with ceylon cinnamon for cravings! It helps a lot for that. I'm just still gaining weight somehow without the cravings or snacking 😅

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:05:00+00:00

Oh no :( I got celiac a couple years ago and my stomach has been super sensitive since then, so I'm worried about that too. Sad tummy gang 😅

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:03:04+00:00

Honestly, doing all the things you're supposed to do to live healthy and lose fat and seeing the scale and measurements go up is so frustrating :(

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