Nutritarian New Year!
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Bisky...Love your description of your crew. Lulu is definitely part schnauzer...how much we don't know...she is a rescue but I did get her as a pup. 15 months . Love of my life.
Okay so I am making green smoothies to go along with my fresh juices...prefer the juices, probably because I can't seem to make a dynamite smoothie.
This is a typical smoothie:
1 cup 85 grams spinach or greens
two cups frozen fruit...pineapple, peaches, mango
16 ounces water...
sometimes a banana
Just ok. Not interested in any coconut milk or anything...would prefer just water. Obviously no dairy.
Any ideas? I have not tried adding avocado. Or chia or flax seed.
I love my fresh juices...but so far...just average smoothies.0 -
I like to add fresh ginger and a lemon slice to my green smoothies to make them "pop." If it is bitter I might add orange slices. Dates are also great to help combat a bitter taste. I do add ground flax seeds. When I make chocolate smoothies with unsweetened cocoa powder, I add peanut powder, banana, dates, flax and maca powder (not matcha).
All 3 of my dogs are second hand dogs.
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Well, that is just the cutest thing ever! How so very adorable. Thanks for posting this very special picture...just precious.
Thanks for the tips of smoothies. I found a link when searching yesterday in MFP for smoothies...came across this https://www.changeinseconds.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-green-smoothie/?fbclid=IwAR0hG5jYMNdMX8duYXwTm6JAIZ5icTJ0b7zMCAyb9PC2gXItwvGMf0c3rec
I am thinking my amounts have been off. Will work on it this weekend. My weekend begins at 2pm today...back on Friday at 7am. YES!
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Just the other day on the local radio they were talking about Pho and all of the names people come up with that are controversial. lol
Magic, carrot apple sounds good. I have a juicer I never get around to using. Freezing it is a good idea since it's a pain to clean up the juicer for just one or two glasses of juice.
Donna, your energy is amazing! The waffles sound good but too dangerous for me! I love a good black bean soup.
I'm not sure how much brown vs white rice vinegar matters, Mihani. When I looked it up briefly, I saw something about it being more nutritious but I haven't exactly delved into it. I use brown when I have it and white when I don't. Don't make the homemade lara bars!!! They are too easy and good.
Last night's bowl. We were overly hungry and looking for something more appealing, but had the bowl anyway. As usual, it was really good and our cravings went away as we started eating.
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Happy Monday!
Brooks has day off and it is sunny 60's in San Antonio. Swimming and then walking dogs. The swimming feels so good on my arthritis. It is amazing to me...I can't get into strength training or treadmills, etc. but I will go to the gym and swim.
Power of suggestion...just made a green smoothie for Brooks and I prior to going swimming. I have not made one in months and don't know why. They have always helped my notorious sweet cravings. Thank you for the link Magic!
Carla - is that a tofu bowl...that is another food item I have not learned to cook. I stayed away from soy for years do to health problems but now I don't think it matters as much as getting non meat sources into my diet. Can you come give me cooking classes? Get out of that cold weather
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Hey y'all, everyone sounds like they are having a great start to an ETL kind of week!
Quick hi tonight, brought work home that I need to get through.
B - leftover steel cut oats with blueberries and chia seeds (had this around 10:00 a.m.)
L - big ol' salad and a wasa cracker (around 1:30 p.m.)
D - going to saute some kale and baby spinach with onion and garlic and chickpeas and whatever other spices appeal in the moment... definitely want something warm for dinner. It is COLD here.
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Happy Tuesday!
I am definitely going to make pickled onions today. They sound fabulous! Thanks for sharing how easy those are, Mihani!
I had a small cooking adventure Sunday. I made a Black Bean Posole, so a no-oil version of this.
https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/slow-cooker-black-bean-posole
I am now craving my morning smoothie, and need to get it in before I work on class prep. Spinach, mmmm!
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Oh that soup looks good Austin! I bookmarked it.
Today was another good day...
B - oatmeal with chia seeds and blueberries
L - big 'ol salad
D - leftover greens and beans, grapes and pumpkin seeds
More work to do tonight.
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Oh goodness...all your meals are so good. YOU all can cook. That bowl looks amazing, Carla. Exactly what's in it...or was that listed.
Today:
Green smoothie (getting better...got tips that say do not use all frozen fruit...no flavor...let it thaw some)...spinach, frozen/thawed peaches, pineapple, banana, water. Tomorrow's will be better!
Carrot/apple juice. I am finding freezing kinda messes up the texture and flavor. But if you have a foodsaver you can use the accessory on the mason jars. I will be trying out this way of storing in the fridge on Thursday. I love my juices so I did invest in a slow vertical masticating juicer...now I just need to be able to store longer. I was told this will work. Vacuum sealing the jars gives it a longer fridge life. Fingers crossed
I'll take pictures!
Just a lettuce salad ... evoo and lemon ... as a snack.
Dinner was so good...so simple. Ezekiel corn tortillas, baked. Refried beans VEGetarian...a bit of corn, shredded cabbage and pico de gallo. Easy peasy. But man, did it ever taste good to me.
I need more easy WFPB meals like this one. I have enough for tomorrow. YUM.
Today was a good food day. My temperament takes a major hit when I don't eat WFPB...I am not nice...maybe it's I'm not as happy, that's for sure.
I am happy tonight. Sweet dreams all!
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Today: (pretty much a repeat of yesterday)
Green Smoothie (spinach, pineapple, peaches, banana, chia seeds, water)
Carrot/Orange fresh juice
Lettuce Salad with avocado Evoo and Lemon
Bean tostadas two Ezekiel corn tortillas, refried beans -VEG, shredded cabbage, corn, pico de gallo
Sleepy time tea Some kind of grapefruit I bought at Trader Joes HUGE and sweet and juicy!
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Hello, all!
I am having a great nutritarian day!
B - green smoothie (coffee, cashew milk, flax seed meal, pomegranate powder, dash of hazelnut coffee grounds, lots of spinach)
L - warm garbanzo beans with a bit of Mrs Dash lemon pepper, and Jamaican Jerk Vegetable Salad from the ETL Cookbook. This recipe is new to me, and I love it!
S before martial arts class will be a veggie smoothie
D planned to be steamed spinach, eggplant paprikash
@magic71755 - You areso right about food and temperament. My husband this morning commented about how much happier I seem, since I changed my food choices.
We must be having a smoothie week, as I made one yesterday that knocked my socks off. It was the Immunity Power Smoothie recipe in the ETL Cookbook -- beet, carrots, apple and kale. Despite the kale, it is bright red from the beet. I loved it, and so did my son! I'll likely make that same one again this afternoon, as I have 3 or 4 beets left. Yum!0 -
I tried the link, https://www.changeinseconds.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-green-smoothie/ provided by @magic71755, the formula on how to make great tasting green smoothies works! Print the PDF for easy reference.
The site also features green smoothie recipes, https://www.changeinseconds.com/green-smoothie-recipes/
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It looks like MFP ate my post from yesterday!
brunch? - smoothie, coffee
dinner - black-eyed pea stew and avo-sauerkraut toast
snack - apple w/ cinnamon
the millet pilaf bowl from yesterday was so good. I wasn't looking forward to it, as is often the case with the meals I end up loving the most. Happy to have a few meals with kale in them that I really like, I know I should be having more.
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I am going to have to catch up with everyone's posts tomorrow I'm still swamped with work. I got groceries delivered tonight to save some time and I'm going to do some cooking and prepping tomorrow.
L - big ol' salad and an apple, wasa cracker
D - frozen plantpure entree, banana
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Good morning dear Nutritarians. I bought Dr. Joel's books yesterday...KINDLE editions of the two cookbooks...Eat to Live Cookbook and Quick and Easy Cookbook. I also bought the Nutritarian Handbook and Guide, Kindle edition as well.
My day looks exactly like yesterday...just a switch up of green smoothie...berries and spinach and banana. Juice will be Joe's Mean Green (made yesterday) and one last carrot apple. Making a new batch today of Carrot/Apple...will use my mason jar vacuum jar sealer ...it arrives later today.
Green Smoothie
Carrot/Apple Juice
Major chopped salad with Evoo and Lemon dressing
Joe's Mean Green
Bean Tostada
Sleepy Time tea, grapefruit
Hope everyone has a day with some joy tucked in there. I have Marie Kondo on TV today...too much clutter. I need inspiration! LOL Last day of weekend. BACK TO THE SALT MINES TOMORROW.
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So funny Magic, I was just watching Marie Kondo the other day. I was inspired to start getting rid of some of my craft supplies that no longer bring me joy. Let us know how you like the vacuum sealer.
maryjennifer, thanks for the link. I am in love with that pic of the pomegranate smoothie! the red on green is so pretty
Mihani, good luck this week with that never ending pile of work. If I were busy like you, I'd get my groceries delivered all the time and I wouldn't feel bad about it at all!
b- smoothie
l - leftover black-eyed pea stew
d - roasted cabbage steaks over quinoa w/ smoky paprika sauce & lemony lentil salad (Azifa)
s- pumpkin muffin
Last night we had Black-Eyed Pea stew and avo-toast. Comfort food! (pic doesn't look particularly appealing! I don't think I'll share this elsewhere LOL)
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Hey y'all! Time to catch up a bit. Bisky LOVE the pic of the pups. I have a similar one from when I had 3 dogs. Any more beans from scratch adventures? How goes training for the tri?
Magic, sounds like you are doing great this week and I'm glad you found some smoothies you like. They are such an easy way to load up on greens. I like the Q&E cookbook better than the ETL cookbook. Never heard of Marie Kondo, will have to look her up.
Carla, I am going to build a cabin on your property and invite myself to dinner every night LOL. Everything you've been making looks so good. I really like millet although I haven't made it in quite a while. It's so fluffy and light. I've printed out a couple cabbage steak recipes meaning to give it a try. How'd yours turn out?
Austin, did you try the pickled onions? You are finding some interesting recipes lately. I've been bookmarking your suggestions.
maryjennifer, been trying any new smoothies?
Been super busy but brought work home for tomorrow and won't go back to the office until Sunday. Have to take pup in for his annual exam and shots tomorrow so I'm sure he'll enjoy that.
L - oatmeal with almond milk, chia seeds, a couple walnuts
S - lara bar
D - Not sure yet... probably a big salad since I didn't have my lunch salad and need my leafy greens and raw veggies.
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Howdy TEAM ETL!
So, my foodsaver jar accessory works so well...really seals it...TIGHT. My smoothie today was so good. Thanks for all your suggestions. I believe letting the berries thaw for an hour before tossing them in the blender is key to making it tasty and I put in a fresh banana...no frozen. They need to ripen more and then into the freezer with them them.
5 berry, banana, spinach, water smoothie 16 ounces
carrot/apple juice 16 ounces
5 berry, banana, spinach, water smoothie 16 ounces
Don Lee Farms Plant based burger on Canyon Bakehouse GF bread
Baked potato with salsa
LIGHTS OUT!
YOU are all so encouraging. Thanks for making me feel so welcomed.
At work right now...and having a spectacular food day. Even took the GS cookies, Ritz cracker and pop tart out of the drawer and gave it to a salesman to hold. (My little buddy, I share receptionist duties with is a junk food junkie). She knows better than to leave stuff in OUR drawer. LOL I love that kid, but she eats like a 12 year old with no parents around.
Any suggestions for almond milk with no additives? Is it better to make your own? I know it should not be sweetened. I would like to try a chia seed pudding.
Alrighty then...time for me to get back to work. 12 hours down, one to go. Yahooooooooo!0 -
Hi Magic... https://detoxinista.com/how-to-make-homemade-almond-milk/ she also has some recipes for what to do with the almond pulp. I haven't tried making my own yet, but maybe if things settle down at work. I have read that adding some oats to your nut or seed milks will make them thicker. Oat milk is so good that sounds like a good idea anyway. I've been thinking about this myself as I rarely use milk and when I open a carton for a recipe it usually ends up getting tossed a week later. If I just made the cup or so I need for a recipe each time it would be less wasteful. Maybe I'll hop on amazon this weekend and order some nut milk bags.
Good for you removing the temptation from the desk drawer!
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I think I've hit Preview instead of Post a few times in a row now. I tried to post earlier today!
Joe and I walked around the garden and orchard today to start planning this year's garden. We're starting to get a better idea of what we like to grow and what likes to grow here.
Groceries are in the fridge ready for batching tomorrow. Looking forward to Lebanese week!
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Those recipes sound great Carla. Hope prepping goes well.
I'm making a batch of Eat Your Greens soup today so I'll have that for dinner for several days. So that makes the plan for today:
L - hummus and veggies stuffed in a sprouted grain pita, grapes and a few pepitas
D - Eat Your Greens soup, spinach salad with apple and walnuts
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Afternoon all...today is my Friday Eve. LOL I am receptionist at Cadillac...should be a busy day today...last Sunday of the month...at least I hope it is busy.
at work:
Green Smoothie, Carrot/Apple Juice, Joe's Mean Green, Grapefruit, Natural PB & J on GF bread.
at home:
Ezekiel corn tortillas with veg refried beans tostada
Have a good day ALL!1 -
Batching is all done for the week. It is starting to become part of our usual routine. I'm sure by the end of the year it will be second nature.
Mihani, have you been having 2 meals a day pretty consistently lately? How is that working for you?
Happy Friday, Magic! Any fun plans for your days off?
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Hi @Mihani - Yes, I did try the pickled onions, and I love them! It's a great way to change up the raw onions I put on my big salad. Each piece of onion is a little flavor bomb!
@magic71755 , I have been enjoying the Marie Kondo series on Netflix. I have been through ALL of my clothes, and am down now to just clothes that I love and that fit or that I will shrink into. I had 6 too-large sizes of clothes in my dresser and closet. from having lost weight this past year. Now I am tidying up other areas of the house, bit by bit. Today was scrubbing and cleaning chairs.
Oh, and your comments about moving the temptation in your desk drawer (other person "eats like a 12 year old with no parents around") made me laugh! Good for you for getting stuff out of your space!1 -
Glad you are enjoying your tacos, Magic!
Carla, I rarely eat breakfast now, especially not during the week. Seems to be working well, and I find I don't get the snack cravings mid-morning when I don't eat breakfast. If I feel extra hungry in the morning I'll have some oatmeal and/or fruit though. I have no real rhyme or reason to anything I do! So impressed with your prep habit.
Little flavor bombs is a very good description of the pickled onions Austin. I find myself missing them in my salad now if I don't get them made.
Today was an easy day:
S - lara bar
L - big ol' salad
D - Eat Your Greens soup with a couple wasa crackers, an apple
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I think skipping breakfast would work out okay for me if it wasn't for the flax seeds, Amla, and cup of blueberries that I get in there. Definitely I should skip breakfast when I'm having a muffin!
I'm going to have to make those pickled onions one of these days. I always like to have various flavor bombs around to keep my salads interesting.
Last night we had the Tuesday meal instead. The chickpea tabouli salad is so good. Fresh and lemony. The Arugula Kalamata Pies rock my world. The filling is onion, olives, walnuts and seasonings. I'm glad we're moving on to another plan next week because otherwise I'd just end up making these pastry pockets all of the time LOL no control.
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Salad looks great Carla. I really need to try some new things myself. I try to get my chia seeds in but I don't end up with them every day not having my morning oatmeal or smoothie. A lot of times I just sprinkle them on fruit after dinner or make a chia seed pudding.
L - big ol' salad, couple wasa crackers, plant-based yogurt (doc wants me to eat a yogurt every day while taking an antibiotic for the next two weeks)
D - cup of eat your greens soup, an apple
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Happy Wednesday! I am having a good day so far, and hope you are, too!
B - green smoothie (spinach, cashew milk, coffee, flax seed, pomegranate powder)
L - steamed collard greens with herbs, fresh lemon juice, garbanzo beans
D planned to be a cup of onion/shallot/garlic soup (vegan, no oil recipe from the Bravo! cookbook), huge salad, small apple and blueberry compote
The onion soup was my culinary adventure for the day. It's made, and I am looking forward to trying it.
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Sounds really good Austin! I keep forgetting to make another batch of pickled onions then I'm sad when I'm putting together my lunch salad in the morning.
L - big ol' salad, wasa cracker, non-dairy yogurt
D - leftover soup, sprouted grain toast with natural peanut butter
I also ate TWO lara bars today and a handful of walnuts. Definitely succumbed to stress/emotional eating for the first time since January 1st. Need to make sure I nip that in the bud!
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Austin, how did the soup turn out? You do great with your food!
Mihani, I hope work gets less stressful for you soon. Fingers crossed you guys find someone to hire that's a good fit. I've had so many Lara bars that I think the unimaginable happened - they don't really appeal to me anymore! At least not when I see them in the package. (Now to deal with the other cravings for sweets...so far bingeing on the others to get sick of them hasn't worked LOL).
Joe's birthday is tomorrow and we are going out for dinner with his family. There is 1 item on the menu that at least is vegan, so I'll be getting that! I don't remember what all is in there, but it is some sort of curry that is tasty but has oil. I'm going to try eat only half and let Joe have the rest for lunch the next day. We'll have our batched Friday meal on Saturday instead.
I love living out in the boonies for the most part, but I do miss our last place when it comes to going out for dinner. We're about 35 minutes from there now, and that extra time is just a bit too much of a drive for us, both ways, especially if its a week night.
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