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| Vegetarian | What do ya do with TOFU?? | Sep 29 2007 06:04 (UTC) |
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There is no milk in dark chocolate. There is sugar in regular dark chocolate, but if you so desire, you can get artificially sweetened dark chocolate.
It is also probable that some dark chocolate every day can be good for your heart. Dark chocolate may reduce blood pressure, improve insulin resistance American Heart Association rapid access journal report: DALLAS, July 19 – If you have high blood pressure, a daily bar-sized serving of flavonol-rich dark chocolate might lower your blood pressure and improve insulin resistance, researchers report in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association. “Previous studies suggest flavonoid-rich foods, including fruits, vegetables, tea, red wine and chocolate, might offer cardiovascular benefits, but this is one of the first clinical trials to look specifically at dark chocolate’s effect on lowering blood pressure among people with hypertension,” said study author Jeffrey B. Blumberg, Ph.D. |
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| Foods | steel cut oats at work? how?? | Sep 29 2007 05:21 (UTC) |
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| Steel-cut oats are good cooked in a crock pot, too. I put them in the night before and have them ready in the morning. You have to make a larger quantity that way, so I've always put the extra in individual portions in zip-lock bags in the fridge. When I need a portion, I just nuke it. It tends to stiffen a bit, so adding a little water helps. | |||
| Motivation | In the 360's finally! I'm so happy! I have to share this. | Sep 27 2007 21:59 (UTC) |
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| You are just plain awesome! |
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| Vegetarian | School veggie burger????? | Sep 26 2007 22:43 (UTC) |
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Well, previously to the era of widespread vegetarianism, school cafeterias frequently featured what the students referred to as "mystery meat". Those burgers sound like the updated version - "Mystery Meatless"? I copied this off the VRG website - The Vegetarian Resource Group has produced a list of over 140 companies which offer vegetarian items for schools, restaurants, hospitals, and other institutions. These businesses produce meatless foods in large serving sizes which are easy to use by food services. This list is a valuable resource for any chef who wants to serve more meatless meals, or any consumer who wants to let their favorite eating spot know about healthy foods they can offer. Product listings vary from baked goods, beans, and breads; to soups, soy products, and special diets. Food services looking to add meatless options for their customers can choose from vegetarian burgers distributed by Green Giant, Boca Burger, Fantastic, or Wholesome and Hearty Gardenburger. Or select a nonfat meatless hot dog from Lightlife Foods. Special products include soy yogurt from White Wave or dairy free frozen desserts from J.M. Smucker Company, Imagine Foods, or Tofutti Brands. |
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| Motivation | Diet-Themed HAIKU Thread | Sep 26 2007 22:29 (UTC) |
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In the fridge, lurking Temptation on the bottom shelf. Soon it will grow mold. |
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| Vegetarian | Comparing Meatless Burgers | Sep 26 2007 22:20 (UTC) |
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It depends on what I'm trying to make.
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| Vegetarian | you'll probably all hate me - I want to get back into meat, but im scared. | Sep 26 2007 20:55 (UTC) |
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From reading her posts, I get the feeling this girl is vegetarian due to phobia about animal products. I can see how (if this is true) she would feel she was missing something - the choice was not really hers. Being in the grip of any kind of phobia is a scary thing. If what she is really asking is how to reintroduce meats into her diet, I would advise her to start by including some strained, baby-food meats into the dishes she normally eats. They will be about as digestible as meat can be made and she will, at least, be able to tell if her system will tolerate them. |
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| Vegetarian | Why do they think I'm not serious about being vegetarian? | Sep 26 2007 20:21 (UTC) |
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If you're young and most of the people around you are family, they've seen you through many changes, learning experiences and temporary enthusiasms. From their point of view there is no real reason to see this as any different. Aside from the fact that it's annoying, there's nothing really wrong with that. Youth is for exploring your options and finding what fits. The only way you will really get through to them is to persevere. They won't really see this as your long-term choice until long-term happens. The same is true of other choices that you've made or will make that don't quite line up with their perception of you. Don't let it bother you, if you can manage it - be true to yourself. That will also hold true if, at some point in the future you change your views (not that I'm saying you will or should). Be and do what you truly need and you'll be fine. I becaue vegetarian at 40 and, even though it was a medical decision, my nearest and dearest gave me some grief for a couple of years (one cousin actually told me I was too old for that sort of nonsense and her mother, to this - 20 years later - day, insists she could find the supplement that will let me eat animals again). You'll get some support and some flack for anything you do that isn't in the mainstream. Just be true to yourself. |
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| Vegetarian | Tofu recipes | Sep 26 2007 19:48 (UTC) |
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I'll dig out some of my favorite recipes, but off the top of my head, here's my very fav. I don't use a lot of quantities, because I just adapt to feed whoever is around.
Mushroom Stroganoff 1 block/pkg of soft, silkentype tofu (I generally use Mori-Nu) Juice of 1/2 lemon salt & pepper to taste About a pound of fresh mushrooms - large ones quartered, small ones left whole minced garlic sliced onions olive oil optional: a cube of vegetable bouillon or spoonful of "Better-Than-Bouillon" (if you use this option, be VERY gentle with added salt) Cook mushrooms, garlic and onions in enough olive oil to keep from sticking. As moisture is released from mushrooms, add bouillon if using. Cover and simmer till everything is soft. Meanwhile, in a blender or processor, liquify the tofu with the lemon juice and just a pinch of salt. Stir tofu mixture into mushrooms and heat gently. Check and adjust seasoning. If sauce is to thick, add a bit of water - a very little at a time. If it is too thin, keep heating gently till it cooks down a bit - do not allow to boil. Serve on noodles or rice. |
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| Vegetarian | Why did you become vegetarian and what kind of changes did you then experience? | Sep 26 2007 19:20 (UTC) |
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I lived with chronic gastrointestinal problems for 12 years. Getting rid of 180 lbs of unwanted spouse helped somewhat, but didn't cure the problems. Many tests and trial solutions later, it was discovered that my gall bladder does somethilng funky and I don't produce the right kind of bile to process most land animal fat products. I can handle most sea products (not all) and most enzyme-altered dairy products (yogurt, cultured cheeses, etc.) but the only land animal that doesn't seem to bother me is the snail. So, since about 1987, I have been a lacto (no ovo), pesce-vegetarian. I have no digestive problems (unless someone slips me something prepared with chicken soup or lard or something like that), My skin (at 60) is great, I seem to have endless energy, I'm strong as a moose and my immune system is exceptionally efficient. Although a drastic change in life style a few years ago added some unwanted pounds, my doctor (while pouncing on me for the weight-gain) says I have the body of someone half my age (we like to hear that!). Also, my asthma, which was starting to take over my life, was just about arrested - It hasn't gone away, but in all those years, it hasn't gotten any worse. |
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| Vegetarian | Smoked Tofu--any recipe ideas? | Sep 26 2007 18:39 (UTC) |
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| Weight Loss | want to lose muscle | Sep 26 2007 18:22 (UTC) |
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You might try a swimming program. Swimming builds longer, smoother muscle mass than impact and weight-bearing exercise. A stretching routine could help, also. |
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| Recipes | anyone have any chicken recipes? | Sep 26 2007 02:13 (UTC) |
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Chicken Breasts with Peppers and Onions 1 Chicken breast, bone & skin removed 1 small onion, sliced 1/2 green pepper, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped pimentos olive oil, salt & pepper Preheat oven to 400 Rub chicken breast with olive oil; wipe excess oil from your fingers onto sliced vegetables. Salt and pepper. Make a foil envelope for chicken and vegetables and seal them well. Bake breast for 12 to 15 minutes. This works well in a small electric frying pan with a well-fitting lid - cook everything longer, at a lower temperature (no foil). |
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| Weight Loss | 5'6" ladies here please | Sep 25 2007 23:19 (UTC) |
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Hi, ladies. I'm another 5'6"er and I'm 60 this year. I just found this website this morning and immediately joined up. I've been following a diet I like for the past 5 weeks and have lost 17 pounds. Yesterday I weighed myself at 204#. Seven years ago I weighed in the upper 140s and wore a size 6. I'd like to achieve that again, but I know I have to do something different. The first thing most people would say is age, and they'd be mostly wrong! I don't seem to have any more trouble losing weight than I ever did, I just live a softer life than I used to and I've gotten rather self-indulgent. A few years ago, my last dog died and then I sold my high-maintenance home and moved to a gentler climate with easy-care living. I find that, in addition to getting fat and lazy, I've taken to stalking people with dogs and begging a dog fix. At night I dream of deep snow and I think I'd give anything for a snow-blower and a snow-filled driveway! I can't have a dog where I live, so I'm planning to move, but it can't be right away. I found a jogging stroller/bicycle trailer that I can put the cat carrier into and I've started walking the cat (She's almost 15 and really enjoys the change of scenery). The other day, we took a bike ride - about 8 miles - we both slept well that night! |
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| Weight Loss | Disclosing your weight to others... | Sep 25 2007 20:00 (UTC) |
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I come from a family of two types of build. My mother has bird bones and lean, whip-like muscle and so did her parents - If she puts on 6 ounces it shows. On my dad's side is a sort of dense musculature that isn't of the body-building type, but people just look thick - they also average 20% more pounds than anyone would guess. I'm somewhere in the middle - I've got the long bones of my mom's side, but they hold some significant weight. When I wore a size 6, I weighed 149 lbs - on a 5'6" frame. Right now I weigh 204 (I've lost 17) and wear a size 16. (And just for the record, it's not tight!) NEVER let someone else's idea of how weight translates depress you. They're not you - They don't know. Appreciate your own achievement and, should the subject come up, let them know you expect them to appreciate it, too. |
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| Vegetarian | veg - boston | Sep 25 2007 18:42 (UTC) |
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Addis Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant -- Arirang House -- Happy Buddha India Quality -- Kashmir -- Milk Street Café -- Other Side Café -- Steve's Restaurant -- Whole Foods Market -- I hope this is helpful. |
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