I have been reading through this website and feel like this information makes a lot of sense. I started the diet yesterday but ate a couple of apple slices with Chinese herbs I am currently taking that are supposed to be taken with food. I am also wondering about using soy milk in coffee in the morning as I can't stand black coffee. So happy to be starting this journey as I have a lot of weight to loose and my energy, for many years, has been a combination of overwhelm and exhaustion.