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Aug 11, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* E W Kenyon Sermons w/ Insights

EXERCISE:
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/stengthening

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* dairyfree pizza (mushrooms & olives)

… SUN HAS SET …

* homemade tomato-based ramen

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

Aug 8, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* E W Kenyon Sermons w/ Insights

EXERCISE:
* Jog 5k outdoors

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* fresh peaches w/ Heritage Grains Flakes, rolled oats, almond milk
* fresh jackfruit
* family bbq (grilled mushroom, various salads – macaroni – spaghetti – coleslaw, raw veggies – broccoli – radish – carrot – green beans – celery, pretzel chips, guacamole, watermelon)

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

Sleep Spa by Doctors Dean & Aisha Sherzai

The Sherzai sleep protocol focuses on creating the ideal environment and routine to maximize deep, non-REM sleep—the precise window when the brain’s waste-clearance system removes Alzheimer’s-linked toxins.

To turn your nightly rest into a true restorative “spa,” The Brain Docs recommend a structured routine split into daytime anchoring, evening wind-down, and bedroom environment design.

1. Daytime Anchoring (Circadian Alignment)

* Consistent Wake Time: Wake up at the exact same time every day, including weekends. This stabilizes your master biological clock.

* Morning Light Exposure: Get 10 to 15 minutes of natural sunlight within an hour of waking to stop melatonin production and boost daytime alertness.

* The 2:00 PM Caffeine Cutoff: Avoid coffee, energy drinks, and caffeinated teas after 2:00 PM. Caffeine has a long half-life and blocks adenosine, the chemical that builds sleep pressure.

2. The Evening Wind-Down Protocol

* The 3-Hour Digestion Buffer: Finish your last meal at least three hours before bedtime. Digestion raises core body temperature and disrupts deep sleep.

* The 2-Hour Digital Detox: Turn off TVs, tablets, and smartphones two hours before sleep. Blue light from screens tricks the brain into thinking it is daytime, delaying melatonin release.

* The 1-Hour Transition Ritual: Dedicate the final hour before bed to low-stimulation activities. Read a physical book, practice light stretching, or journal to empty your mind of stress.

3. Engineering a “Sleep Spa” Environment

* The 65°F (18°C) Rule: Keep your bedroom cool. Your core body temperature must drop by 2 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit to initiate and sustain deep sleep.

* Absolute Blackout: Use blackout curtains or a comfortable eye mask. Even tiny amounts of light from electronics can disrupt sleep depth.

* Sound Conditioning: Eliminate disruptive ambient noises using earplugs or a continuous white/brown noise machine to prevent mid-night micro-arousals.

4. Advanced Health Screening

* Address Snoring Immediately: The Sherzais stress that chronic snoring or gasping for air is a primary symptom of sleep apnea.

* Prevent Brain Hypoxia: Sleep apnea repeatedly starves the brain of oxygen throughout the night, completely halting the brain’s detoxification process and drastically increasing dementia risk. If you snore or wake up fatigued, seek a medical sleep study.

Tofu Feta Cheese

STEP 1. Cube 450g of pressed firm tofu into little 1 to 2cm pieces.

STEP 2. Whisk up a marinade of:

* 9 tbsp lemon juice

* 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar

* 4 tbsp water

* 2 tsp salt

* 2 tsp dried oregano

* 1 tsp garlic powder

* little nutritional yeast

STEP 3. Pour it over the tofu and pop it in the fridge for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.

STEP 4. Give it a stir when you remember. That’s the whole trick.

From Broccoli-Mum

Ami Deane

🍕 SWEET POTATO SPICY PIZZA🔥 Healthy Vegan Weight Loss!!

https://youtube.com/embed/SYoedLUoDR0?is=w_bX4QBlvYMrECn8

Ingredients:

🍠 2 large pre-baked sweet potatoes
🫘 Chickpea flour (sifted)
🧅 Onion
🍅 Tomato paste
🍅 Cherry tomatoes
🧈 Smoked tofu [or rehydrated soycurls]
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Curry powder

Method:

1️⃣ Mash the pre-baked sweet potatoes and mix with the sifted chickpea flour until a dough forms.
2️⃣ Spread the mixture onto a lined baking tray to form a pizza base. Bake until lightly golden and set.
3️⃣ Meanwhile, dice the onion and cook it in a pan with a splash of water until caramelised.
4️⃣ Tear most of the smoked tofu [or chopped rehydrated soycurls] into small chunks and air fry for 5–10 minutes until crispy. Reserve about one-third of the block for the sauce.
5️⃣ Add the tomato paste, curry powder, and salt to the onions and cook for another couple of minutes.
6️⃣ Transfer the onion mixture to a blender, add the remaining one-third of the smoked tofu, and blend until smooth and creamy.
7️⃣ Carefully remove the baked pizza base from the baking paper and spread the tofu sauce evenly over the top.
8️⃣ Scatter over the crispy tofu and cherry tomatoes, sprinkle with a little extra salt, and return to the oven until everything is hot and the tomatoes are slightly roasted.

A crispy sweet potato base topped with a creamy smoky tofu sauce and crispy tofu bites 🍕✨

Comfort food made from simple whole-food ingredients that’s filling, satisfying, and perfect for maximum weight loss 💚