Seriously September!
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At work, typing this. Yeppers...vacay in the rear view mirror. Sorry bout work being so crazy still, for you, @Mihani. But at least it is getting better. IMPROVEMENTS...GOTTA LOVE EM.
Today:
black coffee (still amazes me that I was able to switch. I used to have coffee with my cream and sugar...hehehe)
oatmeal
salad
gardein veggie burgers on the panini press...wow, they turned out great...I put them on a bed of leafy greens, chopped onion and tomato and Primal Kitchen no sugar ketchup. Then in a little lock and lock...all cut up. Just tasted it at work. So good. Tastes like it was cooked on bbq. Wow.
watermelon
roasted chick peas
the end.
HOME, after work: good pop
HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE.0 -
Here’s my burger with dark leafy greens, onions and tomatoes! A winner and something different!0
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Morning all...just got back from a quick Sprouts run...
Today:
coffee
carrots and eggplant hummus
oatmeal
Gardein burgers with leafy greens, tomatoes and onions and ketchup
PB and apple
Salad from Sprouts...Prepared Vegan Salad in the cold case when you first walk in.
Watermelon
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What kind of burger is that with your leafy greens, Magic? Your menus are always so varied and tasty!
I had a bit of a cheat night last night. My brother came over to help me with a couple projects and then I served up some munchies and wine.
Plan for this week... usual oats for breakfasts, McDougall soups for lunches, and big ol' salads with beans and a nut based dressing for dinners. I need to order some more McDougall soups.
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Morning:
@Mihani this is what I will buy next (GF): https://www.gardein.com/products/veggie-burger-gf/
This is the one I bought...did not realize they had gluten in them...duh: https://www.gardein.com/products/beefless-burger/0 -
Today
black coffee
oatmeal: raisins, cinnamon, flax, frozen blueberries, oat milk
Gardein beefless burger with tomatoes, onions, dark leafy greens
salad
fruit
veggies and bitchin sauce
good pop
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Left work early for a dentist appointment and decided not to bring any work home! I am home and doing laundry, going to make a good dinner and read/relax. It has been a rough few weeks at work and I am ready for some down time.
I stopped at the store and they had lovely fresh sugar snap peas. Going to make some whole wheat pasta, throw the peas and some edamame in with the pasta for the last few minutes of cooking, then toss with a lemon tahini sauce and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, grated carrot and fresh ground pepper. Sounds so good... I should get cooking!
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@Mihani ...your dinner sounds divine. I need to pick up sugar snap peas tomorrow ... Lulu loves em.
Baby time today with my niece and family. I brought over vegan pho for everyone...big hit.
Today:
black coffee
carrots and bitchin sauce
vegan pho
watermelon/popcorn
Gardein burgers, dark leafy greens, onions tomatoes...
Key Lime La Croix YUM!
Have a good night. Sleep well. Glad you had a night evening.0 -
Morning...no family time today...Lulu time, pool time, and house cleaning time.
Today:
black coffee
oatmeal
burger on bread...not sure which bread and not sure which burger...thinking a Don Lee selection...they have Gluten Free...and I am familiar with that brand. Excellent.
Link: https://www.donleefarms.com/
Dinner: Left over vegan pho
Watermelon, good pop
HAGDE.
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Hi peeps!
Hmm, my last post here did not post. I have been having some technical issues, and so has MFP. Or maybe it was user error! Anyway, sorry to be so quiet.
@magic71755 - Looks like another yummy day! So glad you and Lulu are still enjoying the pool!
Oh, and Key Lime La Croix -- I need to watch for that! I love Key Lime.
@Mihani - I write short fiction. I am thinking I will try a novel during November (National Novel Writing Month), just for the fun of it. No idea what it will be about. Maybe I'll start a list of ideas. Hmmm....
Cooking note: I have been making something like "ratatouille on pasta" for the 14 year old. It is quick (15 minutes?) and ETL friendly. Finely chop half a red onion, and start cooking it in a skillet. Dice a medium zucchini and add. Cook until zucchini has started to be tender. While onions and zucchini are cooking, stir dried rosemary, oregano, basil, parsley and pepper to taste (I like a lot of all of these). Add a 14 oz can of diced tomatoes or fire roasted diced tomatoes. Serve over a small helping of GF penne pasta, or other pasta of your choice. Variations: add some diced eggplant just after adding the zucchini; add some fresh spinach; add a handful of frozen corn at end and stir in.
Having a good ETL day so far:
B- broccoli, spinach & blueberry smoothie with lemon juice, cinnamon and turmeric; side of golden berries and almond butter; coffee
L- big dish of steamed mustard greens; dish of steamed mushrooms and black beans; dish of steamed zucchini, raw red onion, and herbs; steamed butternut and apples; fresh strawberries (yum!)
S-(planned)- apple slices & almond butter
D-(planned)- big salad with kale, romaine, red pepper and roasted beets; dish of steamed zucchini, raw red onion, tomatoes and herbs; steamed butternut and apples0 -
Very cool, Austin! One of my uncles is a published author, he always wrote but got serious about it after he retired, and his latest novel is under consideration for a movie!!! How cool would that be? I want to go to the premiere if it happens, but I'm guessing his more immediate family (which is large) will get first dibs on invitations. Boo!!! LOL
I had a bunch of short stories and some random chapters of a novel going 15 years ago or so, and hadn't backed up my HD and it crashed, and I lost it all, years and years of work. I kind of lost my mojo at that point and haven't written anything since. On the up side, I am religious about backing up these days.
The pasta turned out sooooo yummy. I think next time I will add some kale or baby spinach as well, to up the greens. I forgot the toasted sesame seeds but it didn't need it. Took some in and ate it cold for lunch. Also eating some almond milk yogurt, oatmeal, etc. I have to be careful of my teeth until the permanent crown goes on so I'm trying to avoid anything too crunchy.
Magic, you keep reminding me I have to try pho soon. I haven't seen the key lime la croix so I'll keep my eye out. I drink loads of la croix. It makes me miss wine and beer less haha! Hope you and Lulu had a great day.
Off to take the boy to the vet. I feel like things are getting better at work. Still a lot to catch up on, but I definitely see improvement. I hope in another couple months that I will get my life back for real. I want to get back into cooking more often, and gardening, and keeping up on my housework, maybe take some classes just for fun like drawing or photography. I just want to rediscover the me outside work. I kind of lost myself over the past 10 years or so.
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@Mihani - A big wow to your uncle! I'll cross my fingers on the premiere, and tour getting tickets if that comes about! And if you get interested in writing again AND want a long-distance writing buddy, let me know! Who knows? It might call to you once things at work settle down even more!
Magic, give Lulu a hug or an ear scritch for me! I hope y'all had a great day!0 -
Austin, I really do hope I can get back into many things once work settles. I am looking forward to getting some of my life back.
Magic, how's your work week going?
What are Liz and Carla up to? Miss you gals!
I am taking Saturday out of the office to do housework and lots of prep. My salad prepping friend outdid herself again. She gives me so much stuff I usually can't even use it all up. It costs me about $35 a week which includes groceries and she does the shopping. I am very lucky to have such a great friend! So salads are already done. Planning a big batch of baked tofu, a bean based soup with lots of veggies and greens, maybe ratatouille (Austin got me thinking about that), and a batch of balsamic roasted 'shrooms, probably hummus to top my salads or a nut based dressing. We'll see. But that should get me through most of next week.
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Just time to say hello...work week starts today...hope you all have a great weekend and get to take some time off...you especially, @Mihani.
Last family day was yesterday...so sad to say goodbye to my beautiful niece and her DH and baby...but they will be back for Thanksgiving. The baby will be five months ...and that means so much growth in so many ways...I loved seeing them so much during these past two weeks.
Packing for work today:
overnight oats
carrots and bitchin sauce
Gardein chipotle black bean burger on Dave's 60 cal killer bread...(I googled whether it was vegan or not...all his breads are vegan except the honey one) It is not Gluten Free, however.
watermelon
La Croix
No eating once I get home. At least I am going to try. I have never been successful at it yet...really will make the effort this time.
Later, mates. HAGDE!
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Hello, all!
@magic71755 - I hope your "Monday" went well today!
@Mihani - I hope all that food prep tomorrow is fun. It sounds yummy!
The Boy wanted Ratatouille Pasta for dinner again. Yippee! Super happy I have found a veggie-heavy dish that works for him, that he is excited about!
And my ETL day was a good one:
B- cauliflower, spinach & blueberry smoothie with lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric; side of goji berries and almond butter; coffee
L- big dish of steamed turnip greens; dish of steamed mushrooms and garbanzo beans; dish of steamed zucchini, raw red onion, diced grape tomatoes and spices; steamed acorn squash and apple (yum!)
S- apple slices & almond butter
D- big salad with kale, romaine, red pepper, lots of roma tomato, roasted beets; dish of steamed zucchini, raw red onion, nooch and spices; steamed acorn, butternut and apples
So I am currently all about spices. A couple of favorites: smoked paprika and Aleppo pepper. Anyone else love either of these?0 -
Mornin' all... it is very early in the morning here. I only worked a few hours yesterday because I had a miserable sinus headache and allergies flaring up. So I've been sleeping a lot since yesterday afternoon and not sure if I can sleep any more.
I brought a bunch of work home so that and prep and laundry will be my priorities today. May not get to much other housework. I have settled on what I'm going to make today I think. Baked Japanese sweet potatoes, baked baby potatoes, roasted mushrooms, baked tofu, stir-fry eggplant and savoy cabbage, white bean and collard greens stew, spicy sauteed kale, un-honey mustard dressing. Also going to put together more containers of oatmeal for the freezer. That worked out so well just grabbing a container and adding hot water at the office. I use 1 cup oatmeal, 1/2 cup berries, 1/8 tsp each turmeric, pepper, cinnamon, a tablespoon of chia seeds, a couple walnut halves, a few slices of banana, and some finely chopped greens. This gives me loads of energy for my work day. Now that I'm thinking about it I'll roast the baby potatoes and throw them in the stew.
Magic, I really like the Dave's bread but I prefer Ezekiel. So glad you got to spend time with family and enjoyed yourself.
Austin, haven't tried Aleppo pepper, but I use smoked paprika a lot especially with sauteed greens. I use vegan liquid smoke in soups and stews quite often for that smoky flavor.
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AustinRuadhain wrote: »Hello, all!
@magic71755 - I hope your "Monday" went well today!
@Mihani - I hope all that food prep tomorrow is fun. It sounds yummy!
The Boy wanted Ratatouille Pasta for dinner again. Yippee! Super happy I have found a veggie-heavy dish that works for him, that he is excited about!
And my ETL day was a good one:
B- cauliflower, spinach & blueberry smoothie with lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric; side of goji berries and almond butter; coffee
L- big dish of steamed turnip greens; dish of steamed mushrooms and garbanzo beans; dish of steamed zucchini, raw red onion, diced grape tomatoes and spices; steamed acorn squash and apple (yum!)
S- apple slices & almond butter
D- big salad with kale, romaine, red pepper, lots of roma tomato, roasted beets; dish of steamed zucchini, raw red onion, nooch and spices; steamed acorn, butternut and apples
So I am currently all about spices. A couple of favorites: smoked paprika and Aleppo pepper. Anyone else love either of these?
@AustinRuadhain I love all types of pepper- esp Aleppo pepper !!!! It’s so versatile - I use it on everything.
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Hi All!
🍁 It’s the Autumn Equinox this weekend! I’m new to this thread- love all the nutrition lovers here. Looking forward to the healthy mindset and inspiration. I find that I really have to look for food inspiration on MFP- weird but true.
I’m not 100 percent vegetarian, but I am plant based. I’m focused on nutrition and getting in as much vitamins & minerals as I can. I do believe in the old quote - Let medicine by the food and that we either feed disease or fight it when we eat.
I’m always looking for new nutrient dense recipes.
Thanks!
M
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Hi Safari Gal... welcome to the group! We all here kind of follow our own path, but are mostly ETL compliant. I stick to mostly ETL compliant, but not 6 week plan strict most of the time because I love my starches. LOL1
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I got most of my prepping done today. I skipped the spicy sauteed kale and steamed broccoli because quite honestly I'm still not feeling great and I am just tired of cooking and prepping. I will get those done tomorrow or Monday. Going to take a nap and try to get some work done this evening. I have to go to the office tomorrow for a few hours at least. Main thing is, I see a seriously good ETL week coming up!
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The stir-fried (in veggie broth) Japanese eggplant and savoy cabbage was thrown together on a whim and turned out very nice. I seasoned it with ginger, garlic and black pepper. I think next time I'd add a splash of soy sauce at the end as well.
The white bean and collard greens stew turned out very tasty also. I sauteed onion and garlic, added 2 bunches worth of collards and 2 cans of beans and sauteed for a few minutes, then added a can of diced tomatoes, a couple cups of veggie broth, cumin, smoked paprika, no salt seasoning, and sauteed until the collards were tender.
This is how I usually cook... I just throw things together. I've been eating this way for so long I have a feel for what works.
I kind of forgot how much I enjoy Japanese sweet potatoes. I just baked them then sliced and have been eating the slices like cookies. LOL The skin is more tender than regular sweet potatoes.
I'm heading to the office today then home to do more work here, but since I was out most of Friday I want to see how much of a disaster my desk is before Monday morning.
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@mihani - love Japanese sweet potatoes!0
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Good morning, all!
I had a great ETL weekend, and hope you did, too!
@Mihani , your white bean and collard greens stew sounds delicious. I'll have to try it sometime! I have such a huge respect for your style of cooking and your sense of what works! I hope all your prep went well, and that Monday is not being too stressful.
@magic71755 - You have been quiet. Are you having a busy week?
@Safari_Gal_ - Thanks for the reminder about the autumn equinox. I was actually just thinking this morning that we have turned the corner and that it is starting to feel a bit like autumn!
I am delighted you have joined us -- another nutrition and cooking fan!
My cooking plans for this week, if all goes well, include:
Fermented Salvadoran Cabbage Relish (Curtido)
Sweet Holy Deliciousness Soup (Engine 2 recipe)
Apple Oatmeal Bars (vegan & gluten-free) (mainly for the teenager)
Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream (mainly for the teenager)
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Your recipes all look good, Austin!
Busy day but stuck to the plan...
B - oats with the usual additions
S - banana (I don't usually snack but wasn't able to eat lunch right then)
L - big ol' salad, truly huge, couldn't even finish it all
D - rest of my salad from lunch, stew, couple slices baked tofu, couple slices sweet potato
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Hello, all!
Great menu, @Mihani ! It all looks delicious.
I had an on-plan day, with all the GBOMBS ticked off:
B - green smoothie (broccoli, spinach, blueberries, lemon juice, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon); bit of almond butter and a few goji berries to go with
L - steamed turnip greens; black beans & mushrooms; squash with onions and tomato; steamed butternut; fresh apple slices
S - apple slices & smidge of almond butter
D - huge raw veg salad with homemade plant dressing; squash with onions; steamed butternut and apples with cinnamon
I am about to head out for some exercise!0 -
Today's Plan
black coffee
gf oats with cinnamon, flax meal, raisins, frozen blueberries, oat milk
vegan prepared salad from Sprouts with rice vinegar dressing
zoodles with mushrooms, onions, steamed broccoli and marinara
snacks of carrots and cocktail cukes with Chipotle Bitchin sauce
dessert watermelon, tea and Lulu love
Safari Gal!
Have a great day everyone...MY WEEKEND...serious decluttering this weekend...have help coming Thursday to work on the garage. Yay! I have indoor duty today and tomorrow.
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Today's Plan ended up like this:
black coffee
gf oats with cinnamon, flax meal, raisins, frozen blueberries, oat milk (homemade oat milk)
vegan prepared salad from Sprouts over one head, chopped romaine lettuce with rice vinegar dressing
zoodles with sauteed mushrooms & onions and marinara with crispy, air fried tofu (I think this was my second attempt...so good...I need to find a good dipping sauce...I ate it separately. I used low sodium Tamari and oat milk then dredge in GF panko...oh my goodness. YUM! Crispy outside, tender middle...just not enough flavor...but very promising)
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@magic71755 - What a delicious day! 😋 And I especially love that your dessert included Lulu love! She is lukcy to have you! 💕💕
My day is going well:
B - green smoothie (broccoli, spinach, blueberries, lemon juice, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon); bit of almond butter and a few goji berries to go with
L - steamed turnip greens with fire roasted tomatoes; black beans & mushrooms; squash with onions and tomato; roasted beet; steamed butternut
S(planned) - apple slices & smidge of almond butter
D(planned) - huge raw veg salad with homemade plant dressing (blended veggies, herbs, spices, vinegar); squash with onions; try the Fermented Salvadoran Cabbage & Carrot dish (it has been fermenting for a couple of days, and I think will be ready); blueberries with splash of cashew milk and cinnamon
🤓 Nerdy stuff I think is cool 🤓
1. This looks so fascinating that I thought I would share:
A New Theory of Obesity
“Ultraprocessed” foods seem to trigger neural signals that make us want more and more calories, unlike other foods in the Western diet
By Ellen Ruppel Shell | Scientific American October 2019 Issue
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-new-theory-of-obesity/
2. Also, this one made me think as well!
Which Is a Better Breakfast: Cereal or Oatmeal?
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM May 15th, 2019 Volume 46
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/which-is-a-better-breakfast-cereal-or-oatmeal/
It’s crazy how the same product can have such different effects on the body, based on its processing. Beyond just focusing on whole rather than refined grains, the wholiest of all is intact grains. Instant oats are better than powdered oats; rolled oats are better than instant; steel-cut oats better than rolled; and intact oat groats are the best!0 -
Great menus gals! I've still never tried oat groats. I should, because I love grains of all types.
I'm having a rough week, but hanging in there with eating right! So easy when I have everything prepped. I found the white bean and collard greens stew especially nice, and have been eating a lot of that.
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Hello ladies...my weekend has turned into couch potato me. Just in a funk. Did not prepare for my worker for tomorrow, so he is not coming. I am hoping there will be magical dust sprinkled on me, tonight while I sleep...and will wake up refreshed and ready to conquer the day. I know the motivation comes from doing...don't wait for some special moment ... but I feel so overwhelmed...ay ya ya!
Today:
Black coffee
rolled oats girl...with the usual suspects
lunch was my last Sprouts vegan salad (it was on sale) with tahini/lemon/maple syrup dressing
air fried two raw corn tortillas...enjoyed with some Bitchin sauce...yum!
dinner will be a repeat of last night
dessert...more LULU
@AustinRuadhain and more watermelon...the last of it...plus Sleepy Time Tea.
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