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Post by 3piggles on May 27, 2019 19:15:46 GMT
Yes, creating a perfume free environment makes us extremely aware of all the perfumes other people wear. Mostly they wear scented shampoo and conditioner, scented body wash, scented detergent and fabric softener, then say they're not wearing any perfume. They're covered in it! The ones who seem to bath in it, though, are the worst, and make it hard for me to breathe. I'm in big trouble if they touch me! Not fun I do wish the world were free of perfumes. We have some fabulous, natural scents, such as basil or rosemary,that are just so incredibly fragrant, come from the actual plant, and don't do us any harm, as they're not very strong. Chemical perfumes are the worst! I'd like to eat Jicama. It's great in salads, but it's hard to find a small one, as we didn't use much of it last time I had one. Hubby was okay with it, but I think in a salad or stir fry, he wouldn't notice anything but the crunch, and it has a great crunch. It's white, and has a lot of carbs (4% of daily recommended amount per serving sized slice), but it also has a lot of fiber (24% of daily recommended amount). So the fiber cancels out a lot of the carbs, and makes it much better for us. It's also supposed to fight cancer, high blood pressure, digestive problems, and a whole slew of other typical woes. The only place I've seen it is Walmart, so have to have hubby start looking at the stores where he regularly shops. I did find what looks like a great recipe for cauliflower nuggets, which I'll try. I also made a great cheese sauce for the nachos, yesterday, that would be great on cauliflower, and make it much more likely I would eat it. We've been eating corn on the cob, as it's on sale. It's usually on sale for Memorial Day weekend, 4th of July weekend, and Labor Day weekend. Otherwise, if we don't grow our own, we go without, as it's ridiculously expensive the rest of the time.
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Post by jolovespiggies on May 28, 2019 8:59:33 GMT
I love corn on the cob but it has to be well buttered LOL!
hugs jo xx
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Post by Bean on May 29, 2019 8:41:59 GMT
Jicama's not something I ever buy - maybe I'll look out for it. I still haven't made that jackfruit pulled pork haha!
I think I'll have to start my new no snacking attempt net week. With it being a holiday week and us having quite a bit on (and if I'm flagging - nuts to the rescue!) it's just not working out as a good time to make a change. I think I'll do fine with it, I need to be in my usual routine.
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misspiggy01
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Welcome to the fam Buttons and Peanut!
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Post by misspiggy01 on May 29, 2019 9:02:38 GMT
I don't think I'll ever be able to do no snacking! How on earth would you get through the day!
Add: I would also die for corn on the cob! (not trying to be dramatic) 🤣🤣
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Post by jolovespiggies on May 29, 2019 9:07:13 GMT
Piggies love corn on the cob too.
Hugs jo ss
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Post by misspiggy01 on May 29, 2019 9:09:29 GMT
My piggies love corn too! Peanut was a bit slow on picking up how to get it off the cob though! 😂😂
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Post by jolovespiggies on May 29, 2019 9:13:19 GMT
Don't worry hunni, they will find a way lol.
hugs jo xx
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Post by 3piggles on May 29, 2019 20:58:12 GMT
I would have to buy the jackfruit in a can, as a whole jackfruit would feed my whole neighborhood Still, I'd like to try it, just to know if it's any good. I'd like to try Portobello mushrooms instead of meat, too, as they are supposed to taste like beef. Hubby bought a small ear of corn for the guinea girls, and they got the husks, so they totally enjoyed the corn on the cob along with us We had the jicama in fried rice last night, and it was good. It's not something that really stands out, except for the crunch if it's not cooked.
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Post by Bean on May 30, 2019 7:56:07 GMT
I haven't found jackfruit fresh (I can't tell how big they are from the photos!), so it'll be the can for me too! Aside from rustling up a lasagne on Friday, I'm off cooking duty until next week (the others are all taking a turn), but I'll let you know what it's like when we try it - if we think it makes a mockery of pulled pork, I doubt you'll get it past hub!
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Post by jolovespiggies on May 31, 2019 8:24:48 GMT
What is jack fruit, please?
hugs jo xx
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Post by shades on May 31, 2019 8:32:22 GMT
My typical breakfast is a bowl of homemade granola which is more nuts and seeds than anything else - I have that with kefir (are you still making yogurt by the way?) and an omelette, usually with spinach and mushrooms or something like that. I feel like it's a decent load of protein. I know I could have something meaty, but since, for ethical and environmental reasons, I'm cutting my meat intake right down, I'm not looking at that option. Missing my mid-morning snack was easier today than the last few days anyway (and it was a swimming day which always makes me feel like I need that snack even more!) - I'm sure I can crack it! Jo, I know someone who has hardly been eating a thing trying to lose weight. I'd be a skeleton by now if I ate as little as she does. But alongside there not being loads of veg and good nutrition in her diet (she has diet foods which are low fat but often sugary...) which just makes your body work more efficiently, she doesn't do any exercise. Movement makes your body metabolise everything much more efficiently and build muscle which helps even more - for her it's a choice, but with you having health problems that restrict you exercising, it certainly makes it harder for you. I think you're definitely best off eating the things that will help you be healthy and feel good rather than worrying about weight. Go easy on the protein. We don't need that much every day. This is because your liver can only process a certain amount of protein. Anything more than around 30 grams per meal will be converted into glucose (sugar). And skinny people have just as many fat cells as everyone else - just waiting to be filled up. Your body carries around a tremendous amount of stored fuel— 70,000+ calories’ worth. It has less than 1,700 calories of stored sugar for instant energy. If you don't have that morning banana, maybe you can use up some of the stored-fuel Your friend who's eating nothing to lose weight is never going to succeed, unfortunately. She's succumbed to the "calories in, calories out" and "eat less, move more" mantras. The problem she's got is that long-term calorie restriction can change to metabolism negatively. When you restrict your calorie (food) intake, your body slows down your metabolism accordingly. Often to the point that your metabolism is too slow to maintain your body energy requirements. That's when you feel really hungry and ill. When you start eating normally again, the pounds will pile on again and you'll be fatter than before. Maybe she has to bite the bullet one day and change her approach. Re exercise, doing exercise has minimal impact on losing weight because weight loss/management is a hormonal thing. Eating properly ( lots of the right food) to keep your insulin levels low to minimize fat storage is the key to a stable weight/a sustainable weight loss. You know the saying "you can't run off a bad diet". It's very true.
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Post by shades on May 31, 2019 8:40:50 GMT
I was browsing Zoe Harcombe's website and her profile mentions one of her favourite sayings: “Unless you are a cow, or want to be the size of one: Stop Grazing!”Grazers, you know who you are
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Post by Bean on May 31, 2019 13:03:12 GMT
What is jack fruit, please? It's a tropical fruit that's really sweet and fragrant when ripe, but if you pick it before it ripens, the flavour is apparently quite neutral, and the texture is quite meaty, so it works well as a meat substitute in dishes where it can soak up the flavours of the sauce. I've never tried it but I'm up for giving it a go! “Unless you are a cow, or want to be the size of one: Stop Grazing!” Well, I like the countryside and I do have udders of a sort, so maybe that explains my propensity to snack, even if I'm more the size of a goat?! I've only had one snack in the last few days anyway, and that was after a morning where I'd done a load of housework, walked a couple of miles, gone for a swim and changed the guinea pigs out - all before 10. However much fat reserves might be hiding inside me that I could have used up, I very much enjoyed having something healthy to eat! But the habit part of it is definitely ebbing away which is good. I agree my friend has probably jiggered up her metabolism through years of focusing on calories instead of good nutrition. While I've never prescribed to the whole idea of exercise being about burning up calories and offsetting what you eat (especially anything giving specific numbers, which even if they're an average, are probably entirely irrelevant to you), I do think keeping active is a big part of being well and helping your body work as it's designed to, which makes a massive difference in how you feel and the food and lifestyle choices you make. What's your typical breakfast, Shades, or is it top secret?!
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Post by shades on May 31, 2019 13:35:35 GMT
I agree that exercise is essential for our physical and mental well-being. I can't say I actually enjoy running per se but it's a time I can switch off and I do feel better once I've finished. In terms of weight loss, aerobic exercise doesn't do much. Strength training is a better choice as you still get the benefits after you've stopped exercising. You still need to change your diet though to lose weight - that's why you still see some fat footballers. Breakfast? What's breakfast? Most days I don't eat until lunchtime. I'll have one of my own-made yogurts to break my fast. I used to be a serial cornflakes eater but that's all in the past. I really believed they were healthy If I'm really hungry first thing in the morning, I might make some oatmeal but I'm careful not to eat too much. I'm genuinely not hungry on a typical morning and can get by with a coffee and some water until lunchtime. Two meals a day is sufficient for me without grazing
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Post by Bean on May 31, 2019 14:52:33 GMT
Oh sorry, you did already say you don't eat breakfast - I'm not on the ball today! Actually, make that this week.
I've recently discovered that cooking some peanut butter (just peanuts, not the sugary stuff!) in with my porridge is rather lovely and definitely helps keep me fuller for longer. That with a banana and a few seeds in is a pretty solid breakfast, although I know you'll be shaking your head at my banana, Shades...
I've just made up a batch of granola, and have also rustled up some kimchi and sauerkraut. The kimchi tastes really nice pre-fermentation so I hope it works out well. (Making sauerkraut is super easy, 3piggles - you should give it a go!)
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Post by 3piggles on May 31, 2019 20:56:38 GMT
I think the whole food issue is about getting back to the basics with food, avoiding the processed foods, fatty foods, any excessive foods, and finding less invasive ways to eat. Not everyone is going to manage on two meals a day, or one, but everyone will manage on the diet that helps their conditions the most, such as one that helps control blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc., and give us the long term energy we need to live our lives. The worst thing we can do is just eat whatever we feel like eating, and all of it, and expect it not to harm us. Jo, Jackfruit can grow up to 80 lbs, or 35 kg Talk about feeding a whole family! It's extremely nutritious, and tastes like pork when cooked. So it can be used in place of pork for a pulled pork sandwich.
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Post by shades on Jun 5, 2019 12:07:59 GMT
I use flaxseed in my granola and often put some in baking too, it's good stuff. I buy it pre-ground, but I'm sure it's great exercise for you to do it yourself! I've had enough of this manual grinder. There just aren't enough hours in the day to get enough ground flaxseed. My biceps are bulging though Got myself an electric grinder that does the job in five seconds. I'm feeling much better...
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Post by 3piggles on Jun 5, 2019 20:21:17 GMT
I have a Magic Bullet blender/spice grinder, and it works great. Also works great for making one smoothy, etc. It's especially great for recipes wanting 2 Tbs. of some thing ground. That amount won't even get to the blades in my food processor or blender. Not great for making veggie or fruit smoothies if you need do really grind up the food. I use it to make eggs with a bit of water, for omelets.
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Post by Bean on Jun 7, 2019 7:06:45 GMT
I'm still in the dark ages with my pestle and mortar, but I'd upgrade if I had cause to use it anything more than briefly or occasionally!
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Post by 3piggles on Jun 7, 2019 19:12:51 GMT
Mine is fairly small, so I don't crush peppercorns, as I'd be chasing them around the kitchen. I used it to crush/mix herbs and spices. It does an excellent job.
I wouldn't use it to grind flax seed. I would not win that battle.
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