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  • 5 weeks 4 days ago by: Manisha in reply to: Co-op on a Budget: Your DIY Headquarters

    LOVE this article.  I love the fact that you expand on the benefits of shopping in a Co-op which all seem obvious to me know but would never have made that leap without you.

  • 5 weeks 5 days ago by: Kate Mathews in reply to: Great Grains: A New Look at Oats

    Oats are considered as the best whole grain that helps in weight loss and are good for health. There are many ways to add oats to your diet. They can make wonderful breakfast with fruits and smoothie. It is best for diabetic patients as it is low calorie food and does not add to your weight. I like the recipes provided here and oatmeal meatball soup is the best.

    http://www.medifasthealth.org/food-drink/change-your-diet-by-using-beans/

     

  • 5 weeks 5 days ago by: people in reply to: Were the Good Old Days of School Lunch Really That Good?

    why won't they get excersice they need it so they aren't fat.

  • 5 weeks 5 days ago by: people in reply to: Were the Good Old Days of School Lunch Really That Good?

    why won't they get excersice they need it so they aren't fat.

  • 5 weeks 5 days ago by: Ashley Jones in reply to: Behind the CSA Box: Adventures in Farming

    Farming is not a easy task and the farmers have to undergo all possible difficluties to grow crops. It needs great patience and you will feel a great thought of satisfaction when you see ypur lovely fruits and vegetables getting ready to go to market. I have made a small kitchen garden that consists of some essential vegetables to fulfill daily needs and I love to take care of it.

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  • 5 weeks 5 days ago by: Steve Price in reply to: Kitchen in the Market Cooks Up a Community with Class

    Kitchen in the market intention is truly amazing and Tracy Morgan will definitely be able to achieve her expected goal. I like the new kitchen space and looking forward to visit there. Thanks.

    <a href="http://www.scanconcrete.com.au/">Steve Price</a>

  • 5 weeks 6 days ago by: Lawrence in reply to: Hunting for Dinner: What to Do with All That Offal (and a Recipe for Duck Gizzard Spring Rolls)

    Thanks for the inspiration Jamie. It has taken me a lot of time to warm to the idea of organ meats due to growing up with very limited exposure to them and if I did have the opportunity to try them, it was probably less than ideally prepared and served to a group of people wrinkling their nose, already sure it would be awful offal. It is funny how as a kid, you simply learn how to judge food as good and bad without any reasoning. Come to think of it, with the exception of stories from Native cultures, I was probably 30 years old when I first heard someone I knew talking about respecting animals by using all of an animal. And I grew up in a hunting family! Now, I'm beginning to get the idea that more than just respect and duty, it can be a tasty and educational affair.

    Have you ever tried or heard of making broth out of any of the organ meats? It seems to me, that done properly, it could make a rich, complex broth for pho, gumbo, chowders, etc.

    Thanks for the continued education.

  • 6 weeks 1 day ago by: Kitty in reply to: What's For Breakfast: Waking Up to Healthy Food

    Abigail, sorry to hear about your allergies. Sounds like your elimination diet will help you avoid and i.d. the triggers. Your routine is a great challenge -- especially this time of year when the sun rises earlier everyday, birds singing, things greening up. You're so posiitive about your morning in spite of the learning curve for finding sources of breakfast protein without eggs to make it easy. You've got a plan and even treat yourself to a mid-morning smoothie. Wishing you a solid understanding of your allergies and food triggers. Thank you for sharing your approach to morning.

  • 6 weeks 1 day ago by: Abigail in reply to: What's For Breakfast: Waking Up to Healthy Food

    My breakfasts have changed a lot over the last 4 months.  My wonderful allergist and I are experimenting with eliminating different foods in an effort to control my asthma (induced by food sensitivities and environmental allergies).  Currently I do not eat: wheat, corn, soy, sugar, honey, white potatoes, white rice, dairy or eggs.  This list eliminates a lot of traditional breakfast foods.  So I have been struggling a bit with what to eat.  I l-o-v-e breakfast, it is my favorite meal of the day and I love morning rituals that help get the day off to a great start.    I typically wake up between 5:30 and 6 am and have a cup of black tea.  I meditate, or go for a run and then meditate.  I shower and then eat breakfast around 7 am.   My breakfast consists of baked tilapia with tahini and flaxseeds plus some steamed broccoli and a bit of reheated baked sweet potato.  Or homemade chicken broth with white beans, avocado, greens and some shrimp.   Sometimes I just eat leftovers from dinner. Whatever it is I heat, I always have protein and I always have some veggies.  At about 10:30 am I have a snack which is usually a smoothie made from frozen strawberries, some coconut milk and a scoop of protein powder (I make this at home and bring it to work with me), depending on the day I may also have a cup of decaf coffee too, but not everyday.  I really miss eating eggs or yogurt for breakfast, but the wistful wanting is a small price to pay in exchange for better health.  

     

     

  • 6 weeks 1 day ago by: Kitty in reply to: What's For Breakfast: Waking Up to Healthy Food

    Loni and all, I'm so impressed with how much you know and are willing to share, regarding good breakfast foods. Thanks.