Posts by appleready

This will sound gross but it's totally true:

I was writing a short article about raw foodists and interviewed a guy at the Farmer's Market who ate raw for a few years. He said that he ate no meat and was a vegan for most of that time, but he lost a lot of weight and had circles under his eyes (I know this isn't typical of every raw foodist). A survivalist type convinced him to start eating roadkill. The man I interviewed said eating freshly killed, raw groundhogs, etc, really helped his health!

Other people I interviewed were basically vegan and some said they would eat a piece of raw fish now and then, but it didn't seem that common. A couple I interviewed liked to put grains and seeds and such in a dehydrator to make crackers. They shared some spaghetti squash with me with raw marinara.

That was a few years ago, and that's pretty much all I remember.

Looks vegan!

You may want to look over this list:

http://www.happycow.net/health-animal-ingredi ents.html

Cooking whole foods yourself as opposed to eating processed food ensures that you know what you're eating. (Not that you should give up a staple like bread.)

I was a vegetarian when I was a kid (I'm a vegan now as an adult). Young teens can be cruel. Just be as calm and low key as possible and say you don't like eating meat or you don't like the way it tastes. You don't like eating dead animals. Definitely don't try to convert them and don't get on their case.

When they badger you, just ask them why they care so much what you eat. It's your life and your stomach. What are they, the food police?

Another poster was right when they said that the teasing will subside as you get older and you won't care as much what people think. It's good to have solid arguments for when someone really questions you, but I think short and simple answers are best to deflect negative attention.

It's your personal decision to be a vegetarian. Anyone who harasses you is immature or ignorant. Don't react to them and you'll less likely be a target. They'll get bored and move on.

Oh, will you be able to find suitable "wild" foods? (Although be extra careful with mushrooms, etc. for the baby's sake.)

I've been drinking Kombucha lately. It says on the bottle that a serving gives you 20% of the recommended amount of B12.

And gross! Those poor potatoes!

Also, where I work we use vegan boca burgers for the veggie burger, BUT the cook smears mayonnaise on it before putting it on the grill! Except when I order it I ask him to use oil, which he does.

Regarding the salsa, it doesn't need to be made with sugar. Try a different brand or make your own. It's really easy. I use fresh tomatoes, red onions, jalepenos, a little garlic, lots of cilantro, lime juice, and a little black pepper. You could also add bell peppers or any kind of peppers for that matter. Or anything else you like.

I've never been to Ireland, but I hear it's a meat and potatoes kind of place.

Oops! I meant to say 3,500 calories a week.

I wish you luck! Keep me posted on how it goes. What kind of workouts are you doing? I've been kind of slack over the winter but I'm trying to go to the gym more regularly again. I like to take cardio kickboxing and pilates. I also ride my bike a lot during the warmer months and get really fit doing that.

What kind of acting do you do?

I'm in love with soba noodles right now. I cup is about 113 calories. Stir fry some vegetables and tofu with some garlic and ginger and some peppers or whatever you like to go on top. Throw a little Braggs liquid aminos for a soy sauce taste.

I also eat quiona and beans frequently with salad or green vegetables on the side.

I also like tempeh bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado or veganaise in whole wheat or spelt pita. Very low cal. You might even need to add a piece of fruit or a salad to make it up to 500 cals.

I love to snack on edamame, too. 

Are you snacking out of boredom or because you're hungry? Are you getting enough water? Would a hot herbal tea (no calories) help your cravings?

I love to snack but I have less cravings if I have good nutritious meals that keep me satisfied and if I drink enough water and get enough sleep.

Yeah, I don't think that amount of coffee is going to really harm you, gamey.

I was just diagnosed with a medical condition and I have to avoid caffeine for a little while to clear it up, so it was nice to have additional reasons to avoid it.

I think I'm going to buy a juicer!

OMG I love chocolate yerba mate by Guayaki! I haven't had coffee in a few days now and this is totally a yummy replacement. I also drink ginger or peppermint tea or hot water with lemon to give me healthy energy without the caffeine. I'm used to drinking two cups of coffee a day, but I just finished reading Skinny Bitch and I'm reading Healing with Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford and they both talk about how coffee makes the body too acidic. Cancer and other degenerative diseases live in an acidic environment. I might have  a cup of coffee occasionally in the future, but I need to break the habit of having it every day.

I'm also going to try to take Skinny Bitch's advice to eat fruit in the morning before eating anything else.

How closely are you guys following their advice?  

I read somewhere that chickens whose eggs are labeled "free range, cage free" only have to leave their cages for five minutes a day to be considered as such. They're not necessarily happy chickens. I forget where I read that, so if someone has a source to verify it or dispute it, that'd be welcome.

Getting them from a small farm seems like a better choice.