After reading this article I ended up doing a 360 spin eith my diet and exercise regiment which included taking about 4 hearthy tbl spoons of virgin coconut oil along with metamucil and a large supply of water. (fussybody.com)
5 cups chicken broth (or, 3 cubes of homemade bouillon cubes + 3 - 4 cups of water) 2 TBL olive oil 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves torn into large pieces (about 6 cups) half a good sized butternut squash, already roasted and cubed half an onion, diced 2 cloves garlic minced grated fresh Parmesan cheese, to top (morestomach.com)