Food inspiration, or what's for breakfast?
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I like both almond and oat sugar-free vanilla. Don't get them often because I'm now used drinking coffee black and they do not set pudding easily which is my other high use. Recently got some for use with creamie!
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I am sure the Canadian (back) bacon was not from Canada, lol. But it was a leaner choice than ham or bacon and I don't like breakfast sausage.
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Yuk on breakfast sausage---i trade mine for bacon like always!!!! Ham surprises me as usually it is lean! But Canadian bacon rules!😎
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So ham can be pretty lean, but Canadian Bacon is reliably lean
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Chia seeds mixed into unsweetened applesauce with a dab of Greek yogurt. Could be a passable dessert too?
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did you ever try that combo?
I am just realizing that I actually have a full bag of chia seeds in the cupboard (hidden at the top section nowhere near the oh henry contingent!) so I should be looking into them too!
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yup - chia seeds, applesauce and yogurt - with some stevia. I think it was 1 tablespoon seeds to 1/2 cup applesauce. Threw in yogurt and stevia until it tasted pretty good.
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They also do make you feel fuller. But are not calories free. Personally I would throw them with cream of wheat or oatmeal. A lot of people use them in overnight oats and parfait cups!
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Ha! I have a Costco bag of chia and a Costco bag of quinoa -- upper right hand kitchen cabinet corner!!! 🤣
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Well - I’m cutting back my chia consumption by half. One tablespoon per day. Unhappy 🙁 tummy.
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Yummy tummy adapts... after a while!🤣😜
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I'll bring my new bag of ground flax seed I'm trying, and we'll taste test!
Yooly, i usually just do a regular spoonful of the chia (bout a tsp).
I was thinking of the other things I routinely eat for cholersterol reasons; citrus fruit (not juiced, oats, barley...
Quick AI assist re type of fiber... said... "Oats contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, with a significant amount of soluble fiber known as beta-glucan. This type of fiber helps lower cholesterol levels, regulate blood sugar, and promote feelings of fullness."
- Guessing any source of soluble fiber has that dynamic to sweep out cholesterol.
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*have found the AI summaries of search a timesaver - when it seems correct/matches my understanding. I have not done any deep dives, just some cursory questions.
Surprised me. I hesitate with adopting AI - similar to the driverless vehicles.
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Yooly, i usually just do a regular spoonful of the chia (bout a tsp).
I was thinking of the other things I routinely eat for cholesterol reasons; citrus fruit (not juiced, oats, barley...
I may go with a teaspoon of chia at one time. The tablespoonful doesn’t sit well! Don’t have issues with LDL and HDL cholesterol- all good. However my triglycerides are very high. Conundrum! No real advice from docs as to what’s up.
And my quirky cancer meds prohibit all forms of citrus. 🍊???1 -
Bummer Yooly. I can't have grapefruit - never thought I would miss it, now I want …
Ok, so triglycerides - I think it is still the same fiber food approach that helps and also adding omega 3s... (salmon, fatty fish.) I think that is why I was taking krill oil...
What I don't quite understand yet is the omega 3 to omega 6 ratio and why it is an issue, and how to improve the ratio. Have been procrastinating that.
I am feeling a bit stretched trying the changes this year...
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Crono does list the ratio.
But even there it can mostly apply to items made from scratch so its a partial view.
The first couple of peer reviewed articles I run into did have authors whose affiliations would indicate a potential conflict of interest.
But in general too much Omega 6 (which are commonly available) promotes "bad *kitten*"🤣 (inflammation, eczema, cancer etc). So the closer to 1:1 you are the better. But just adding Omega 3 seems a bit off to me as a solution. I guess it is "A" solution.... time to bring out the cans of mackerel 🤯 or at least some tasty sardines!!!!🤣🤣🤣
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Thx Pav
Salmon, tuna, yum…
(Not a sardine kinda gal)
Because of what they eat?
Grass fed beef,
Free range chicken
Musing... do the smaller amounts we eat help? Or, is it overall approach & years stacked? Sometimes I wonder if poor health is overcomeable in older age or if it's just a 'losers' game... [think i am feeling a bit of 'diet fatigue' 7 mos in…
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Today was 2 whole eggs and some whites scrambled with honey oat toast and avocado.
Think I am going to drop to one slice of toast instead of 2. I want to keep the protein from the eggs and the fiber from the avocado where they are, but it was just a bit too much food. I also meant to add cottage cheese to my eggs and just now realized I forgot to.
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I found this recipe on the internet. Coffee and yogurt - best of both worlds! I think this might be dessert more than breakfast
Coffee Greek yogurt
Ingredients- 1/4 teaspoon Instant Espresso (use ⅛ teaspoon for a subtle flavor or increase to ½ teaspoon for a bolder coffee flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon Maple Syrup (substitute honey or agave)
- 1/8 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) Plain Greek Yogurt
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the espresso powder, maple syrup, and vanilla and whisk well. Wait about 30 seconds, then whisk the mixture again.
- Add the Greek yogurt to the bowl and whisk until the yogurt is smooth and all of the espresso powder has dissolved. Give the yogurt a taste and add more sweetener or instant espresso if desired.
- Enjoy plain or topped with fresh fruit and granola.
Notes-
Mocha Flavored: Add ¼ teaspoon cocoa powder and whisk until no streaks of cocoa powder remain.
Instant Espresso: We used a very finely ground instant espresso coffee called Medaglia D'oro. If your instant espresso is a coarser grind, dissolve it with a small amount of warm water and cool it before mixing it with the yogurt.
Flavor Adjustments: For a stronger coffee flavor whisk in a little more espresso. If the flavor is too bitter, add more sweetener.- Nutrition Information: YIELD: 1 SERVING SIZE: 1/2 cup
- Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 91TOTAL FAT: 2.3gSATURATED FAT: 1.7gCHOLESTEROL: 6mgSODIUM: 37mgCARBOHYDRATES: 5.8gFIBER: 0gSUGAR: 5.6gPROTEIN: 11.4g
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2 whole eggs, 3 tbls of egg whites, and 1/4 cup cottage cheese scrambled with a side of avocado.
336 calories, 25 g Protein, and 5 g Fiber
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Still working on incorporating chia seeds into breakfast - cause I’ve got a whole dang bag to use up. I do feel “fuller” during the day and less hungry in the evening. So less after dinner snacking. Don’t know if it’s the chias or just too hot to care at the end of the day.
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Or maybe a little bit of both
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Breakfast smoothie:
Coffee cubes (coffee frozen into little balls)
Vanilla protein powder
Collagen powder
2% Fairlife milk
Mocha and caramel SF syrups
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Brilliant
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Had two cups of coffee with milk, so I swapped my coffee smoothie for a lemon cream one:
Ice, water, lemon Italian Ice Protein Powder and vanilla protein powder, blended into a slushie
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Hey these sound interesting! I actually frothed unsweetened vanilla almond milk and put the coffee in the froth today 😎
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Mixed veg egg scramble, croissant, sliced strawberries & blackberries, xl coffee with splash vanilla soy milk.
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