tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280000340977303902024-03-05T11:03:04.268-08:00Healthy and Whole FoodsVegetarian / Vegan FoodsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-41103371975856913542012-12-26T17:15:00.000-08:002012-12-26T17:15:54.118-08:00To organic or not organic that is the question?If you are like me you want to eat healthy but need to spend a reasonable amount on food. So what do we do? There are a few answers.<br />
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1. Join a CSA (community supported agriculture), local food are less likely to have pesticides.<br />
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2. Join a co-op in your town. Organic foods are cheaper.<br />
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3.When shopping at the supermarket purchase organic on the most contaminated foods only and buy the rest regular farming. There is a group, the environmental working group <a href="http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/list/" target="_blank">(EWG)</a> This company lists which crops have the fewest pesticides for the year.<br />
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<strong>The top ten that have the most pesticides:</strong><br />
1. Apples<br />
2. Celery<br />
3. Sweet bell peppers<br />
4. Peaches<br />
5. Strawberries<br />
6. Grapes<br />
7. Spinach<br />
8. Lettuce<br />
9. Cucumbers<br />
10. Blueberries<br />
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<strong>The ten that are least contaminated:</strong><br />
1. Kiwi<br />
2. Eggplant<br />
3. Mango<br />
4. Asparagus<br />
5. Sweet peas<br />
6. Cabbage<br />
7. Avocado<br />
8. Pineapple<br />
9. Sweet Corn<br />
10. Onions<br />
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Remember if you cannot buy organic apples to peel them. Wash your fruits and veggies well. Buy organics when they are on sale and freeze them for later use.<br />
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Happy Eating!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-30551485382985343462012-12-22T12:46:00.002-08:002012-12-22T12:46:43.860-08:00The New ME! This has been a year of sickness and health. I have evolved from a meat eating, depressed 205 pound woman, to a 165 pound happy vegan! I was very sick early on this year with sever IBS. I did not know I had IBS but after medical testing and eliminating foods the results are in. My total weight loss has been over 50 pounds. But I am maintaing at weight at 165. <br />
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I have now added a exercise routine called Faithful Workouts (<a href="http://www.faithfulworkouts.com/">http://www.faithfulworkouts.com/</a>) It is Christ based workout and she gives advice about food. <br />
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I have gone back to school to the institute for integrative Nutrition. I am learning more about nutrition and health then I ever have. I am learning how to be a health coach. What is a health coach? A health coach is a person that works with clients to inspire them to make healthy changes in their lives.<br />
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So one of the biggest things I have learned is to keep a Clean kitchen. Not a kitchen that looks clean. A Clean kitchen is a kitchen that is full of organic foods and is free from processed foods, white flour products, hydrogenated oils, and foods with high fructose corn syrup.<br />
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Examples for foods NOT to keep in your Clean kitchen:<br />
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Non-organic meats<br />
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Non-organic milk and cheeses<br />
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GMO Oils- corn, canola, soybean and cottonseed. <a href="http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/gmfood/overview.php">http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/gmfood/overview.php</a><br />
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Refined sugars and high fructose corn syrup- mixes, sauces, sodas, candy, cookies, cereals and breads.<br />
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Processed grains- white rice, white flour and enriched pastas<br />
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My health is important to me and just as your health should be important to you. So go Clean your kitchen.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-40607878631479491272012-12-01T17:30:00.001-08:002012-12-01T17:30:06.226-08:00Storing VeggiesI just joined a CSA. So how long can I store vegetables in the refridgerator??<br />
When storing produce in the fridge it is important to keep the fridge at 40 F. If you have a crisper use it! Never wash fruits or veggies before storing.<br />
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<strong><u>Storage Time</u></strong><br />
Corn & cut veggies >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >1-2 Days<br />
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Asparagus/ Green Beans<br />
Berries, Chard, Peas>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>2-3 Days<br />
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Broccoli,Collards>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>3-5 Days<br />
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Beets,Carrots,Parsnips<br />
Turnip,Cabbage,Cucumber, Peppers>>>>>>1-2 Weeks<br />
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Apples >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>1 Month<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-34995885704028513242012-10-29T13:30:00.000-07:002012-10-29T13:30:33.023-07:00Portabella & Pinto Bean Enchiladas<strong><u>Potrabella & Pinto Bean Enchilads</u></strong><br />
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9 Corn Tortillas<br />
1 tsp Olive Oil<br />1 cup Onions, thin chopped<br />
1 tsp Chili Powder<br />
1/2 tsp Cumin Powder<br />
1/4 tsp Salt<br />
Pinch Black Pepper<br />
1 Lg Portabella Mushroom, chopped<br />
1/2 container Nasoya Tofu, pressed and crumbled<br />
1 can Pinto Beans<br />
1/2 cup Cashews, chopped<br />
1 Lemon,, squeezed<br />
1 jar Enchilida Sauce (I used Verde Enchilida)<br />
3/4 Chili Sauce<br />
8 oz Monteray Jack, shredded<br />
1 bunch Cilantro, chopped<br />
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Preheat oven to 400. In pot or pan add oil, chili powder, cumin, salt &pepper and onions and saute for 3 min.<br />
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Mix enchiladia and chili sauce in a bowl. Pour on the baking dish to cover the botton. Fill tortillias with bean mixture. Roll and place in baking dish.<br />
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Cover with foil bake 18 min. Take out of the oven top with grated cheese. Put back in the oven for 15 min. Let cool 5 min.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-53186856815482116492012-10-23T10:19:00.000-07:002012-10-23T10:19:16.365-07:00Vegetarian SoupNot all soups are equal!! I know I need to stay away from processed foods but as I have said before sometimes it is just easier as a single mother.<br />
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I was given some Venice Vegetarian Soups. I was happy and excited. So I put them away for a rainy day. Well today was that rainy day with 2 kids home with colds.<br />
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I decided I wanted to check the label to see what yummy goodness was in these cans.Well to my surprise there was not much yummy anything. I would say that most of it is on my new Dirty Foods list.<br />
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It starts out good with water, peas, carrots and tomato paste but then we are in trouble. Thiamine monontirate, frolic acid, green beans, high fructose corn syrup,potato starch, granulated onion, dehydrated onion, MSG, yeast extract, hydrolyzed corn gluten, soy protein, wheat gluten, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, granulated garlic, citric acid, celery powder and white pepper. Doesn't that sound yummy!!<br />
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So I did some checking and this wonderful little company is in business with the king of pasta Chef-Bo-Ar-Dee. Why can't these companies just make healthy foods, instead of chemical ridden foods.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-36345702338619825022012-10-22T10:13:00.000-07:002012-10-22T10:13:04.582-07:00Low Fat-Peanut Tofu with Rice NoodlesHello,<br />
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Today I was inspired by <a href="http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2012/10/spicy-sriracha-tofu-peanut-butter.html" target="_blank">this recipe</a> by Kalyn. It is a Peanut Tofu. But like always I had to change the recipe.<br />
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Peanut Tofu with Rice Noodles<br />
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3 tab Tamari <br />
2 tab Rice Vinegar<br />
2 tab Peanut Butter<br />
1 tab Agave<br />
2 tab Water<br />
1 package of Extra Firm Tofu (Nasoya Brand is what I use)<br />
1 clove Garlic sliced<br />
2 slices of Ginger Root<br />
1 tab Peanut Oil<br />
1 bunch Rice Noodles (The noodles I get come in bunches, so I guess 1/4 package)<br />
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Heat some water in a pot and cook Rice Noodles. Drain and put on a dish.<br />
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Mix the liquid ingredients and Peanut butter in a bowl then add to Tofu. Cook on low for about 7 min. Don't over cook or it will be paste.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-593842691577759022012-10-16T14:47:00.002-07:002012-10-16T14:48:30.685-07:00LightLife Meatless Tacos<img src="http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=I.4732878624588164&pid=1.7&w=101&h=147&c=7&rs=1" /><br />
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This is my new best friend. I know all you anti-processed foodies won't like this. As a single mother, I have to get a break sometimes. This product is very close to ground beef. I can cook it in tacos or meatballs. The best part is my kids are eating. My son cleaned his plate tonight with lettuce.<br />
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Tacos<br />
1 pk Smart Ground<br />
1 pk Taco Seasoning (or homemade taco spice)<br />
1/2 cup Water<br />
1/2 head Lettuce, sliced<br />
1 Tomato, diced<br />
1/4 Red Onion, diced<br />
1 cup Grated Cheese<br />
1 can Black Olives, sliced<br />
1 pk Taco Shells<br />
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Season your pan with spray oil. Heat. Add Smart Ground. Cook 2 min. Add pk of Taco Seasoning and water. Cook on low till all the water has disappeared. Place meat, olives, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion all in separate bowls. Give each person 2 or 3 warmed Taco Shells. Let your kids build their own Tacos.<br />
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My kids feel like they made dinner and eat more vegetables on their own. It's a win win!<br />
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Thank you to my friend Amy for giving me coupons for this product!<br />
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Happy Eating<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-20121404242253941122012-10-16T11:21:00.000-07:002012-10-16T11:21:59.747-07:00Snacks & CravingsI am a big snack person. I can eat and watch a movie like a rhino. I wanted to help with listing some health snacks.<br />
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<strong>If your craving something sweet try these</strong>:<br />
Grapes<br />
Strawberries<br />
Apples<br />
Oranges<br />
Raisins<br />
Dried Cherries<br />
Apple Sauce (I use organic)<br />
Make a frozen smoothie<br />
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<strong>If you crave something salty try these</strong>:<br />
Nuts<br />
Carrots<br />
popcorn(popped at home)<br />
Celery<br />
Nut butters with apple slices<br />
Cucumbers<br />
Tortilla chips and hummus<br />
Pretzels<br />
Kale chips<br />
Sunflower seeds<br />
Pumpkin seeds<br />
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If you want sweet/salty eat KIND bars.These are the best! They are my new candy bar.<br />
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No I did not get any free stuff for posting this. I just want everyone to buy them so they keep making them.So I can keep eating them.<br />
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Happy Eating.<br />
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Well I have decided to do it. I have decided to go to nutrition school so I can learn about my gut.<br />
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My gut has been the focus of my life for the past 6 months. What to eat. How to eat. What not to eat. The doctors have no answers so I am going to learn what is best.<br />
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In this learning process I will be sharing tips I learn at school. My goal is to be a Health Coach and do Health Coaching for others that have diet, weight, stress, and stomach problems.(just to name a few) <br />
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For those of you who don't know me I have a Masters in Social Work. So I have done counseling before. It was just for depressing things like death, cancer, and child abuse.<br />
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I think working with people for health and wellness will be a rewarding and positive experience.<br />
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If you are interested I need 3 volunteers to do a short health assessment with. You can email me at <a href="mailto:positiveperceptions@outlook.com">positiveperceptions</a><a href="mailto:positiveperceptions@outlook.com">@outlook.com</a>.<br />
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Happy EatingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-6094718151947713612012-10-11T07:00:00.000-07:002012-10-11T07:07:25.825-07:00Vegan Butternut SquashHello,<br />
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Yesterday I went to the market and got these humongous Butternut Squash. There are so big I did not know what to do with it. I am new at this Vegan/ Vegetarian eating so I had to get the recipe from the <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robin-miller/roasted-butternut-squash-recipe/index.html" target="_blank">foodnetwork</a>. It is for Roasted Butternut Squash.<br />
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This is what theirs looks like<br />
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I hope mine look the same. I did change the recipe a bit as usual.<br />
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I took my squash. Cut length wise. Cleaned out the seeds. Sprayed with Canola Oil. Sprinkled Salt, Brown Sugar and Garlic Powder. Put in a 400 degree oven for 30 min. I like mine cooked well so I added five min on to the foodnetwork recipe.<br />
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Ok well 30 min did not work they are still hard so I added another 20 min. This may be due to the size. I mean mine are HUGE!!!!!!<br />
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Unfortunatly, I have no camera at this time to show off mine.. But soon I pray.<br />
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Happy EatingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-18457054371800230882012-10-08T08:05:00.000-07:002012-10-08T08:05:27.999-07:00Lightlife Smart Bacon<br />
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As you may know I am new to the Vegan world. I have become a Vegan due to major food allergies. I happen to like meat. I just don't like getting sick from it. <br />
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Anyway, I tried this "Bacon" product today. I was all excited. I opened the box an noticed it was not a full pound, only 5 oz in the box. Boo. Then I could not get the plastic open. I had to cut it. Once open, I tried to separate the pieces. It crumbled in my hands. I have to say the uncooked product is much like PlayDough. Sounds so good!<br />
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Ok, so now I have got the"Bacon" apart and in some type of strip. I set the "Bacon" in the pan as directed on the box and cooked it. It took just a few minutes and it was done.<br />
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I liked the fact that it has no grease. The smell was flat and I did not find the taste exciting. As for my reviewers my son (6) did not like it at all. He loves meat and it is hard to get by products past him. My daughter (4), she loves it. She is not very interested in meat and has some food allergies like mom.<br />
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I am not planning on buying this product again. I would rather use the money for Tofu or another protein. <br />
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Happy Eating<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">I wrote this review on my own, not for the company Lightlife. I did not get this product at a discount or free.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-24083040980360840802012-10-07T14:24:00.000-07:002012-10-07T14:24:52.814-07:00Pasta PrimaveraWell I have been having a craving for some pasta. I found this easy to make. This recipe was meant for spring vegetables but you can use whatever fresh vegetables are available. You can use Broccoli, Yellow Squash, Mushrooms or Carrots.<br />
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1 cup uncooked Pasta, (Farfalle or Penne or Fusilli)<br />
1 cup Diced Canned Tomato<br />
1 cup Zucchini<br />
1 cup Red Pepper<br />
1 cup Peas (I use frozen)<br />
1 cup Asparagus<br />
2 Garlic, minced<br />
1/2 cup Onion, chopped<br />
11/2 Olive Oil<br />
1 tea. Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing mix<br />
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (or use vegan cheese)<br />
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Cook pasta. Reserve some of the liquid. In a pan heat oil, add Garlic and Onion. Cook 2 min. Add Vegetables cook till soft. Add Tomato and Italian Seasoning cook a min. Add Pasta, toss. If it is dry add some of the cooking liquid.<br />
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Happy EatingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-74589018023852872042012-10-06T08:50:00.001-07:002012-10-06T08:50:24.080-07:00BBQ TofuI love BBQ. Being an x meat eater, I was use to BBQ chicken and pork. Now I missed it until I read <a href="http://vegandad.blogspot.com/2008/08/smoked-tofu.html" target="_blank">VEGAN DAD</a>. He has a recepie for Smoked Tofu. Being I live in an apartment I had to change it to Crock Pot Tofu. Doesn't sounds as good but I can think of a snapper name later<br />
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1 pk Nasoya Extra Firm Tofu Plus<br />
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3 Tab A1 Sweet Hickory<br />
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2 Tab Soy Sauce<br />
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3 Tab Maple Syrup<br />
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2 Tab Olive Oil<br />
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1/2 Tea Sesame Oil<br />
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2 Tea Dijon Mustard<br />
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2 Tab Water<br />
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Press Tofu. Mix liquid ingredents in the Crock Pot. Turn Crock Pot on low. Slice Tofu in 8 cutlets. Lay flat in Crock Pot. Coat with sauce, Cover, Cook for 6 hours. Calories about 200 per serving.<br />
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I got the Tofu free from Nasoya. But even if I didn't I would still buy the same product.<br />
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I am making my dinner with Broccoli and Lemon. Brown Rice steamed.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-24801887025496654092012-10-06T08:48:00.001-07:002012-10-06T08:48:55.549-07:00Coffee CreamerProcessed foods are terrible for everyone, maybe even more for a person with food allergies and gut problems. I have a problem, I like creamy coffee. I do not like soy or almond milk in my coffee or tea. I am use to that butter fat heavy taste. I started using powdered creamer that has no dairy but I feel this is not a good idea especially with this new VEGAN world I found.<br />
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When I was in high school, I had a science project where we had to pick a food and write questions to the company about their ingredients. Well I am not going to write a company but I did look up whats in my creamer and this is what I found: <br />
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<strong>Sodium Casenate</strong>- A milk derivative<br />
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<strong>Dipotassum Phosphate</strong>- Is a type of salt used in dairy products. From <a href="http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-735-PHOSPHATE%20SALTS.aspx?activeIngredientId=735&activeIngredientName=PHOSPHATE%20SALTS" target="_blank">WEBMD </a>I found- Phosphate salts can irritate the digestive tract and cause <a chronic_id="091e9c5e8035ee80" crosslinkid="70401" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="091e9c5e8035ee80" href="http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-stomach" keywordid="58694" keywordsetid="25972" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">stomach</a> upset, <a chronic_id="091e9c5e80007ea0" crosslinkid="5461" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="091e9c5e80007ea0" href="http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-diarrhea" keywordid="7253" keywordsetid="1090" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">diarrhea</a>, <a chronic_id="091e9c5e80009223" crosslinkid="5614" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="091e9c5e80009223" href="http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-constipation" keywordid="7161" keywordsetid="1029" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">constipation</a>, and other problems. Just What I don't need to help my gut.<br />
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<strong>Monoand Diglycerides</strong>- Is trans-fatty acids On <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/445850-what-is-bad-about-mono-diglycerides" target="_blank">LIVESTRONG</a>, <br />
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<strong>Silicon Dioxide</strong>- This a a non clumping agent which has been shown in large amounts to cause cancer,and possible dementia.<br />
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No wonder I am never feeling any better. Look at that junk in my coffee cup.<br />
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So now what am I to do. I could stop drinking coffee or find a happy alternative. Anybody have any suggestions?<br />
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Happy EatingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-12139591103423846622012-10-04T06:20:00.001-07:002012-10-04T06:20:32.409-07:00Lunch Bots & ToffuttiAs you know I am learning how to eat Vegan. My choice is due to MAJOR food allergies. In the process I have lost 33 -35 pounds. I have 9 more to go. But the price tag for food is high and when you are feeding 2 kids it is time to get us all eating the same foods. My kids are not interested in trying new foods so I have to do some fancy mom work.<br />
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My son is anti-eating non dairy products. He would have a cow in our living room if he could. He loves cow milk and cheeses. So he is one tough costumer but I tricked him this morning. I gave he his bagel and cream cheese but with the Toffutti. He ate ever bit no questions asked. Yea! That's round one.<br />
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<img height="300" src="http://www.bentolunchbox.com/lunchbot-quad.jpg" style="height: 100%; width: 100%;" width="300" />This is for my picky daughter. Now my son likes school lunch and his animal products. But my daughter likes fresher foods. So this is a great way to give her the favorites but add 1 new item each day or week. I have a list I keep on the fridge on what items I use. I can't remember my name at 7am so I need all the help I can get.<br />
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<li>Veggies- Carrots, Celery, Grape Tomatoes. Radishes, Cukes, Olives, Peppers, Pickles, Green Beans.</li>
<li>Fruit- Blueberries, strawberries, Melon, Peaches ,Apple Slices, Grapes, Orange Slices, Mango, Apricots.</li>
<li>Protein- Shrimp, Cheese, Peanut Butter, Sunbutter, Nuts, Seeds, Chick Nuggets, Egg Whites</li>
<li>Starch- Rice, Granola, Crackers, Pasta, Tater Tots, Pretzels, Animal Crackers, Popcorn</li>
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Remember my kids are not vegan yet so they still eat animal proteins. You can see this idea. I can interchange with soy products and other veggie products. This little box gives you many options. I can also fit in sandwiches.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-88323264658776307202012-10-02T07:26:00.000-07:002012-10-02T07:26:40.038-07:00Bountiful Black Bean SoupHello<br />
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I am feeling better today. Just a bit of nausea. This morning I had Brown Rice Farina with Cinnamon. Yum!<br />
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Today I am cooking some Bean Soup. I have hot Red Peppers that I got 3 weeks ago. They are still good so I am using them in the Soup. I love them cause they are sweet and spicy.<br />
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Bountiful Black Bean Soup- Crock Pot<br />
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11/2 cup Bob's Red Mill Beans<br />
8 cups Water<br />
2 cloves Garlic sliced<br />
2 Red Cherry Peppers tops and seeds out, leave Peppers whole<br />
1 stalk Celery diced<br />
15 sm Carrots<br />
1 Tomato diced<br />
1Tab Adobo<br />
1 tea Cumin<br />
1/2 Oregano<br />
1/4 tea Fresh Dried Thyme.<br />
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Place everything in the Crock Pot and stir. Turn on high and cook 2 hours.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-33262344967255203302012-10-01T14:16:00.000-07:002012-10-01T14:16:33.869-07:00Fall VeggiesWith the fall season you will see a change in the farmers market foods. Change is good! You will see hearty vegetables. When I say hearty, I mean veggies you can stew, roast and mash. They have great texture and fill you up. I have included what vitamins are in each. If you are like me you worry that your are not getting the right amount since you gave up animal products.<br />
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Avocado- Vitamins A, C, E, Potassium, Fiber, Iron<br />
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Beets- Vitamin C, Folate, Potassium<br />
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Parsnips- Vitamin C, Folate<br />
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Pumpkin -Vitamin A, C, Folate</div>
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Sweet Potatoes - Vitamin A, C, B-6, Fiber, Copper, Potassium</div>
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All but the avocado are great roasted and grilled. They can all be mashed to serve as a side dish.I will be posting recipies as I cook them.</div>
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Following are some of the foods that are making me sick.<br />
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Poultry and Red Meat<br />
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Breakfast: Waffle , coffee<br />
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Snack: Dried Cherries,<br />
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Snack: Chocolate Muffin (home made, non dairy), Coffee<br />
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Dinner: Udon Veggie Noodle Soup with Shrimp<br />
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1/3 Extra Firm Tofu, diced<br />
1 cup Spinach, jullian<br />
20 sm Organic Carrots<br />
1 diced Celery Stalk<br />
1/2 Green Pepper<br />
1/4 diced Onion<br />
24 sm Shrimp<br />
1 tea Garlic Powder<br />
2 Tab Soy Sauce<br />
1 Tab Rice Vinegar<br />
1 tea Sesame Oil<br />
1/2 tea Dried Sage<br />
1 Vegggie Stock Package<br />
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Combine in crock pot. Set high cook 11/2 hour, Set to low cook 1 hour..<br />
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Late night snack: Granola with almond milk.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-50163878189629873252012-10-01T08:49:00.000-07:002012-10-01T08:49:13.500-07:00Warm BreakfastWell it is October and this morning was a typical day. I have been in the bathroom 3 times. I am going to eat something to sooth my gut. Brown rice farina, it is easy to digest. It is a hot ceral, that is made with water and salt. Served with honey, cinnamon, brown sugar or dried fruit is good too. I am using Bob's Red Mill brand.<br />
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For the calorie counters 150 cal per serving.<br />
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As of this week I stated having stomach problems again. I think I get my diet figured out and them BHAM! I am sick again. I am finding out that milk and cheese are not my friends. Even if it is baked in. You would think that milk cooked in bread would not be bad. But that is not true. It makes me just as sick as if I sat and drank a good old glass of milk. <br />
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I am going to go back to documenting what I eat in this blog. If I am sick or not. <br />
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I am considering trying this FODMAP's elimination diet. It is a 10 day diet which helps me see what food are making me so sick.I found this blog, <a href="http://www.hungryhungryhippie.com/lets-talk-fodmaps/">www.hungryhungryhippie.com/lets-talk-fodmaps/</a> that talks a lot about the diet.I am at such a loss since my GI doctor has no answers for me.<br />
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Breakfast: 1 Whole Grain Waffle (that had dairy, my bad), Syrup (have to by the 360 maple next time), Almond Milk.<br />
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Snack: 4 Red Grapes, Orange<br />
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Lunch: Calamari Salad, Bakery Roll, Nathans French Fries and a Coffee<br />
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Snack: 1/2 Larabar<br />
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Snack: Bakery Roll with Artichoke Hearts<br />
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Late Snack: Dried Cherries, 8 Almonds<br />
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If you are interested in my milk choice it is Almond Breeze Original.<br />
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The reason I like them is they have very few ingredients. Not a lot of junk mixed in. They are soft and chewy, too! I don't like that they are 200 calories. That is like a whole meal to me, so I will be only eating them as a treat.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-72153761500142399492012-09-28T18:49:00.004-07:002012-09-28T18:49:35.697-07:00So What's Wrong With Me<div style="text-align: center;">
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I have been sick again. I have lost another 5 lbs. I don't really understand about my GI system. One day I am better. The next I am so sick I can't get out of bed. I live on the toilet. I wish someone could answer me. My doctor says my test are negative. Could it be IBS? Is it just food allergies? What is the difference? I am looking into this FODMAP. If anyone wants they can respond to me with comments below.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167306456856692026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728000034097730390.post-39820211487909505892012-09-28T10:56:00.000-07:002012-09-28T11:01:01.541-07:00The Nasoya story...two guys and a barn!<h3>
Hello. I am posting this because I was given some coupons from the company and I will be trying their products. I wanted you to know a bit about the company. I will be posting the outcome in my blog.</h3>
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Nasoya was founded in April of 1978 when two gentlemen began producing tofu in a converted barn in Leominster, Massachusetts. By 1984, Nasoya had grown to produce over 25,000 pounds of tofu per week and by 1987, had grown to produce over 60,000 pounds of tofu per week. <img align="right" alt="" height="64" src="http://www.nasoya.com/images/oldNaosyalogo.jpg" width="185" /><br />
During this period, Nasoya moved to a 28,000 square foot production facility in Leominster and installed state of the art Japanese tofu production equipment. With the new expansion and equipment upgrade, coupled with the increasing demand for health conscious food products in the market, propelled Nasoya to grow throughout the United States.<img align="right" alt="" height="191" hspace="2" src="http://www.nasoya.com/images/oldAd.jpg" vspace="2" width="146" /><br />
By 1990, Nasoya was acquired by Vitasoy USA, Inc. allowing Nasoya to expand its product lines by offering Asian style noodles and wraps as well as Nayonaise, the first ever soy-based sandwich spread in the country.<br />
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Always striving to meet the changing needs of consumers, Nasoya is committed to providing delicious, premium vegetarian foods to consumers for over 30 years. Its innovations include all-natural Super Hummus, organic and all-natural tofu, including tofuplus®, fresh, all-natural Asian style noodles and wraps, and Nayonaise vegan sandwich spread. Look for Nasoya in the produce or dairy section of supermarkets and natural grocers nationwide. Nasoya’s parent company is Vitasoy USA, Inc., a pioneer in bringing organic and all-natural soyfoods to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> and a part of <a href="http://www.vitasoy.com/">Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd</a>. <br />
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I know that everybody posts fruit smoothies on the web so why not mine.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><strong>Simple Fruit Smoothie</strong></span><br />
1 med./ large Banana<br />
1/2 cup frozen Strawberries<br />
1/4 cup frozen Mango<br />
1/2 cup Almond Milk<br />
1/2 Water<br />
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Put in blender. Blend on high for 3 minutes. Pour and enjoy.<br />
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