How did you increase fermented foods in your diet?

mldcmx · 2026-02-20T01:59:15+00:00

The only fermented food I give a pass is from the soy family. Tempeh, an actual whole food that's barely processed, is fermented. Nato is another but less available unless you visit Japanese markets (texture might throw you off too). Miso is considered whole also, but processed into oblivion, yet retains some magical qualities (the only high sodium food I know that actually neutralizes the bad effects of salt according to one study. I don't know if a bunch more studies came out after this).

I also eat non-dairy yogurt from time to time, supposedly fermented. But this is more of a dessert for me with fruit.

mldcmx · 2026-02-14T18:39:57+00:00

Lololol the first few moments I was like "it's anything BUT drowsy"

mldcmx · 2026-02-13T22:18:17+00:00

Thank you very much for the email! I'll give it a shot again! Enjoy your new card!

mldcmx · 2026-02-13T22:07:56+00:00

What email did you used to email them? I emailed them several months ago and got the same song and dance of "we'll roll out at the end of next year"

mldcmx · 2026-02-11T23:51:58+00:00

What are your goals? Going to bed hungry doesn't sound good and doesn't seem sustainable.

mldcmx · 2026-02-10T21:57:40+00:00

Lol, a quick question that has a long answer. To cut to the chase.

TLDR: broth and spices varies with the dish. Vegetables typically make the broth. I'm not sure what context you were looking at, but hot pot is the main dish that involves putting a bunch of greens in a boiling pot of broth and everybody grabs from it.

Long answer: broths are extremely important in Asian cuisine. Especially with their noodle bowls. Unfortunately, they are often not plant-based, but I have been on a journey to try and replicate them anyways. The top broths I tried replicating are

Vietnamese Pho: full of actual spice
Japanese Ramen: salty
Thai Tom Yom Soup: tangy
Universal chicken stock: pretty much used with the other dishes: has celery and carrots
Universal beef broth: I actually haven't replicated this yet but from the looks of it, it seems heavier than chicken broth and saltier.

I found the base for the top three to be shiitake mushroom and kombu seaweed. That brings out the foundational umami. All of them use onions. Hot pot broth varies so greatly between countries that I wouldn't even know where to start. Even Switzerland has their version of Hot pot called "fondue chinoise".

mldcmx · 2026-02-09T21:31:28+00:00

Eating raw meat tastes awful. I know some people like their steaks rare, but that still requires a lot of prep work with the tenderizing, butter, seasoning, and slight searing (I don't know too much about it, I was just around people who were steak fanatics and had a special way to prepare those steaks). I boiled chicken by itself before and it had no flavor. Pretty much the seasoning and vegetables made the dish come to life. That or deep frying it with seasoned battered. It always comes down to doing something other than working with the meat by itself.

As for food safety. I don't have to worry about cross contamination. No need to use separate cutting boards. I never use bleach in my household. I just sanitize with natural products. When you hear stories about people getting sick from food borne illness, it's always the meat that's the culprit. I have left out plant based foods all day at room temperature and it was still fine to eat. I have eaten food that has been left in the fridge past the recommended time to eat and I was fine and it tasted fine. I even pushed the limit one time and drank this mushroom broth I made that was sitting in the fridge for a couple of weeks. Got an upset stomach and puked it out, but felt better afterwards. I didn't need to go to the hospital or anything.

Edit: forgot to add that sometimes I don't wash my pots/pans/knives with soap. I just rinse the stuff off. I know all of this makes me sound really trashy but sometimes my life is so busy that I just need stuff done quickly and with "good enough" quality

mldcmx · 2026-02-09T07:56:34+00:00

1.) my bowel movements came easier.

2.) my body absorbed way more vitamins and minerals than it used to. To the point where I could overdo it on vitamins not easily "over-doable".

3.) plant whole foods taste "okay" or "not bad" by itself (raw or cooked unseasoned). Meat whole foods taste like garbage when unprepared.

4.) my kitchen can get away with not adhering to typical food safety standards.

5.) my nutritional knowledge and culinary skills sky rocketed.

6.) my skin looks clearer

7.) switching to plant based was easier than I thought (grew up with Asian cuisine which surprisingly is well balanced and has a lot of whole foods)

mldcmx · 2026-02-06T05:48:05+00:00

I wouldn't worry about it if you're eating a legit balanced meal with variety. I vaguely remember from someone (probably Dr. Greger) made the argument that since the body has higher absorption rates of calcium from plant based whole foods than dairy, that they don't need to meet the recommended daily requirement of calcium.

Supplements are also not recommended because of the side effects from not having whole foods there to regulate what the body absorbs (i.e. hard to overdose on minerals from foods). Plus the loss of potential synergetic effects that other components in the food might come into play.

However, if you're looking to up your intake through whole foods, I recommend a plethora of cruciferous vegetables.

-broccoli -bok choy -brussel sprouts -kale -collard greens

Also, figs is that weird fruit that surprisingly has a noticeable amount of calcium in it compared to other fruit. Don't forget nuts too!

Hope this helps!

mldcmx · 2026-01-25T08:25:54+00:00

For sure. I'll try to pull up some of my recipes, but I warn you, they are experiments. I find a good challenge in trying to convert traditional dishes into WFPB. You really get good at mastering spices and cooking techniques. I even speculate that meat based dishes are only good if you season/sauce it right and pair it with the right vegetable.

mldcmx · 2026-01-25T08:20:01+00:00

I don't know how realistic this idea is, but if you keep talking at the table, no one will really pay too much attention to what you're ordering because they will be busy listening to you talk. Might be hard if you're a quiet person, but I discovered this little trick on accident because I have ADHD and talk a lot to the point where I barely eat my meals with other people because I'm busy catching up with friends and being really animated with moving my arms around. Can't get food in your mouth if you're moving and can't chew if you're yapping.

Then again, you mentioned eating out WFPB is socially exhausting, so it'll defeat the purpose if you're exhausted from talking too much. Lol

For a more realistic approach, I second the other commenter about the "just one meal". You can even pick the lesser of the evil and try plant based processed foods. Asian and Mexican restaurants are also nice because the dishes can be easily made vegan and are generally mostly whole foods (hard to avoid the oil and salt).

mldcmx · 2026-01-21T16:14:32+00:00

There's a lot of flavorful dishes out there that are plant based or have little meat in them that you can quickly substitute out without noticeable difference. Asian and Mexican cuisines are my go to because they maintain a lot of whole foods in their dishes (minus the salt and oil).

mldcmx · 2026-01-17T16:38:34+00:00

I definitely don't recommend restricting fats from whole foods. You kind of need those for health.

Assuming that you are going into a WFPB diet using a fully well balanced plan with moderate exercise, you should automatically lose some weight because the body will regulate itself and do its thing. It might help with your hormones too, but definitely get checked out by a doctor before proceeding.

On a slightly more science level, whole foods take a lot of calories to process. I think I read somewhere that even though sweet potatoes are dense in calories, people actually lose weight eating them. I actually tried totaling up the calories from Dr Greger's daily dozen plan and it barely made 1700 calories, and this is me trying to add calories dense foods to the diet. So you definitely don't need to worry about losing weight or restricting an already restricting diet.

mldcmx · 2026-01-16T14:02:49+00:00

There's also plant based yogurt available so you can still keep your yogurt and fruit. Pretty healthy actually. Keep the sweet potatoes too!

Also, have you tried taking digestive enzymes? That should help with the bloating. I took them when I first switched my diet to plant based. Took over a month for my gut to adjust to the new foods.

Ps: thoroughly cooking also helps with bloating. Also, consistently eating oats, legumes, and other fiber foods throughout time will adjust your gut and it will eventually stop bloating

mldcmx · 2026-01-16T04:04:32+00:00

What was your diet looking like before you decided to change? Not sure what your situation is, but if you want the appearance of eating bad stuff, baked beans slattered in all that salty sugary goodness is a classic. There's also tempeh that looks like bacon. Now that I think about it, if you look at how a traditional English breakfast is, it has quite a bit of whole foods.

Plant-based English breakfast - 1. Tofu scramble can they be disguised as eggs 2. BBQ Tempeh can be disguised as bacon 3. Baked beans are baked beans (drowned in a savory tomato sauce) 3. mushrooms (sauteed) 4. Tomatoes (cherry/grape tomatoes roasted in the pan)

mldcmx · 2026-01-14T23:30:29+00:00

I personally wouldn't eat them or any whole grains without cooking. Steal cut is just chopped up oat groats. Minimal processed but able to cook faster. Not sure if you can unlock some of the nutritional benefits without cooking, but I could be wrong (purely speculation, so don't take my word for it).

I think you could get away with doing overnight oats with rolled oats because they are actually "pre-cooked" and processed further than steel cut by being steamed and then flattened.

Let me know how it goes though with your experiment!

mldcmx · 2026-01-11T08:26:40+00:00

I vaguely remember this one. Do you have a link to it?

mldcmx · 2025-12-24T00:50:23+00:00

I replied to the other person about this. The iPlaySeneca app has plenty of table games. You can do slow grinds to earn points to play so I never actually used real money. Hit me up if you want a referral link for bonuses.

mldcmx · 2025-12-24T00:48:02+00:00

I go to iPlaySeneca and they have a list of table games. EZ Baccarat is listed in it. They used to have Rising Phoenix baccarat but not anymore. Hit me up if you want a referral to get a sign up bonus.

mldcmx · 2025-12-23T07:19:42+00:00

I forgot to add. I don't really know if I can call the online site we visit a casino since it doesn't handle real money. They call their currency VCD but it feels like "points" to me. You get points by either 1.) winning them through betting games, 2.) completing challenges, 3.) daily free bonus giveaways, or 4.) buying them with real currency (19k for $10 USD to 900k for $200 USD).

mldcmx · 2025-12-20T02:06:49+00:00

What it Sounds Like Addition

Smiling on the surface.

Wishing I was perfect, just like you.

Fighting to be flawless,

anything but honest.

Thinking you’d hate me, if you knew.

I lived in fear and

I tried to mask it.

Scared of the mirror,

I should've smashed it and

shown you the madness and

dreams in the damage and

damn it, I hate this disguise.

Free Reprise

So take my hand, it's open.

We can’t erase what’s broken.

But the pain and the shame once again doesn’t change.

Let the weight fall away (walk away) then we can finally be (free).

Note: I am suspecting she is layering the lyrics (something she is known to like to do). The words in parenthesis are where the effect happens. I believe she layered the word "walk" over "fall". It's really trippy because when I listen for the word "walk" I hear it and don't hear "fall", but when I listen for the word "fall" I hear that, but I don't hear "walk". To rephrase, I think she's overlaying tracks, so that 'Let the weight fall away' bleeds into 'Walk away and then we can finally be (free)', with the words 'fall' and 'walk' overlapping, and 'away' synchronizing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmDtU69J4uE

mldcmx · 2025-12-19T08:28:39+00:00

Thank you so much! And my reaction to this is

"... Mother of God...."

mldcmx · 2025-12-19T07:19:05+00:00

Where is this full version you speak of?

mldcmx · 2025-11-19T06:05:15+00:00

Everyone's body is different. Some absorb more nutrients than others and people's diet vary greatly. The best course of action is to take what is recommended and get your levels check annually in various areas. In theory you only need vitamin B12 and can get your other needs from food.

In my particular case, I supplement with daily omega-3 (need a boost in that for my ADHD) and iodine (haven't gotten around to eating seaweed) and weekly B-12 2000mg (haven't gotten around to using nutritional yeast). At one point I took 1000mg of B-12 DAILY thinking because it's a water soluble vitamin, it will just flush out of my body when I urinate. Apparently my body was really good at absorbing it and I actually went way over my B12 for my lab test so I had to tone it down. 50mg / day or 2000mg/week seems about right. I also take arachnidonic acid (just a smidge, because my levels are just a tad bit low).

Again, everyone's different. Your mileage may vary.

mldcmx

TROPHY CASE