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  • SophiaSerrao
    SophiaSerrao Posts: 234 Member
    @sixxpoint sounds good! I've been seing a lot of brussels sprouts on the fresh produce market over here, so I'll keep this in mind for a side dish soon.

    @Scarlett_ptista haha thanks! There's an abundance of these sprouts where I live, so I'm gonna try to incorporate them in my dishes, since I read they're very nutritious. And cute! Haha.
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    sixxpoint wrote: »
    EvgeniZyntx wrote: »
    Evaluating rules in that they do "no harm" is worthless. By decluttering that and focusing on the majors people tend to be more successful, not by following superfluous random rules just because they do no harm.

    ....

    Again...
    sixxpoint wrote: »
    This has been based on studies of average daily fluid intake, activity, urine production, and the overall health of adult people.

    It is not a random recommendation thrown into the air for people to blindly follow.



    ^Also, going by that urine color chart, I would be dehydrated for most of the day due to Multivitamin Use, which turns my urine bright yellow.

    Actually it is a random reco/urban myth, not based on science and useful for vested interests.

    For example:

    British Medical Journal:http://www.bmj.com/content/343/bmj.d4280.full?keytype=ref&ijkey=ZD92BtTrOIdw3Rv
    http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/8-glasses-of-water-a-day-an-urban-myth-1.1196386

    Obviously, if you take something that colors your urine your going to have to adjust.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    I wonder how many times I can read "no more urine talk" or something thereabouts before it actually comes true.....
  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    edited May 2015
    EvgeniZyntx wrote: »
    Actually it is a random reco/urban myth, not based on science and useful for vested interests.

    Lol, water is free.

    But okay. I guess you want to ignore the linked studies I sent earlier then.

    The Waterlogging rebuttal is even less credible. What do you think the ratio of dehydrated to waterlogged people is? C'mon, man... I'm done.
  • SophiaSerrao
    SophiaSerrao Posts: 234 Member
    edited May 2015
    Hornsby wrote: »
    I wonder how many times I can read "no more urine talk" or something thereabouts before it actually comes true.....

    Right? I'm sipping my coffee, reading awesome recipe's ideas... with urine talk in between =/.
  • Djlouieg
    Djlouieg Posts: 1 Member
    Hey, What's the best type of meals for individuals on the go with business and im always out so preparing My meals has Been a major struggle. Im sure im not alone with that what's your recommendations for snacks filling food im 6'1 235lb so im always hungry
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    edited May 2015
    So how about that solution for an ersatz turbotiere? :lol:
  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    edited May 2015
    annastasia_82 wrote: »
    Ok, so I travel for work sometimes and am always looking for simple options that can be done with just a fridge and a microwave. I currently pick up hard boiled eggs and turkey sausage links for breakfast along with some fruit. However, lunch and dinner are where I struggle. I used to get items to make wraps, but I'd really like to cut out as many bread products as possible. Bags of salad work well also. Today I planned on picking up a rotisserie chicken and leaf spinach. Anyways, I need some ideas please.
    georginabain wrote: »
    Would love some healthy lunch & snack ideas!

    I have breakfast down & dinner I am getting better at but I am always stuck for lunch & snack ideas! thank you!
    Djlouieg wrote: »
    What's the best type of meals for individuals on the go with business and im always out so preparing My meals has Been a major struggle. Im sure im not alone with that what's your recommendations for snacks filling food im 6'1 235lb so im always hungry

    I'm not avoiding you guys, but these questions are just so open-ended and general. I really can't answer them without a lot more specificity on your part. There are literally endless combinations of meal ideas that you could prepare, assuming they fill your macronutrient & caloric needs and fit your personal preference & tolerance.

    A good book that will help you with random ideas is "The Flavor Bible" - http://www.amazon.com/The-Flavor-Bible-Creativity-Imaginative-ebook/dp/B001FA0P86

    Pick any ingredient that interests you, and the book points you toward other ingredients that pair very well with them, in addition to meal ideas and best cooking techniques.
  • Narcissora
    Narcissora Posts: 197 Member
    annastasia_82 wrote: »
    Ok, so I travel for work sometimes and am always looking for simple options that can be done with just a fridge and a microwave. I currently pick up hard boiled eggs and turkey sausage links for breakfast along with some fruit. However, lunch and dinner are where I struggle. I used to get items to make wraps, but I'd really like to cut out as many bread products as possible. Bags of salad work well also. Today I planned on picking up a rotisserie chicken and leaf spinach. Anyways, I need some ideas please.

    I used to travel for work about 10 months out of the year... It is very difficult, especially when the hotel room didn't have a microwave. However, I travelled with a hot pot, and you can do a lot with just a pot of boiling water. I made pasta, soups, chicken & rice, beans... It beat eating out every single meal.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    sixxpoint wrote: »
    EvgeniZyntx wrote: »
    Actually it is a random reco/urban myth, not based on science and useful for vested interests.

    Lol, water is free.

    But okay. I guess you want to ignore the linked studies I sent earlier then.

    The Waterlogging rebuttal is even less credible. What do you think the ratio of dehydrated to waterlogged people is? C'mon, man... I'm done.

    I'm with you on this. My husband had flashing in his eyes and quickly went for a checkup. He was dehydrated without knowing it. I have since talked to other people with this problem. Thanks for sticking up for what you believe to be true. The ones questioning you are smart, experienced posters, but sorry--I just can't agree with the too much water argument. You, in my opinion, are right on. B)
  • cpalumbo89
    cpalumbo89 Posts: 71 Member
    Hello! I don't eat much meat, and I'm having a hard time reaching my iron goals. I don't usually eat beans either. Any suggestions? Also, I have a hard time with calcium. I eat yogurt and cottage cheese almost every day, and I've started drinking a glass of skim milk every day. Is there a miracle fruit or veggie with iron or calcium?
  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
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  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    cpalumbo89 wrote: »
    Hello! I don't eat much meat, and I'm having a hard time reaching my iron goals. I don't usually eat beans either. Any suggestions? Also, I have a hard time with calcium. I eat yogurt and cottage cheese almost every day, and I've started drinking a glass of skim milk every day. Is there a miracle fruit or veggie with iron or calcium?

    4 oz. sardines has way more calcium than a 6 oz. cup of yogurt, 6 oz. cup of milk, or 2 cups of kale. Best to google this stuff. Just type "X oz. food calcium" and see the amount.

    Iron was covered earlier in this thread.
  • Narcissora
    Narcissora Posts: 197 Member
    sixxpoint wrote: »
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    Tic-tac-dinner!

    This looks amazing
  • Blueberry09
    Blueberry09 Posts: 821 Member
    That looks delicious! All of it!

    I have a question about restaurant food. One of my favourite pubs makes an awesome quesadilla - I always get it with grilled chicken and have created a 'meal' with the ingredients broken down in my diary but I'm never sure how much chicken, cheese or oil they use. I used 150g chicken, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1 tbsp oil - am I fairly close?
  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    edited June 2015
    Blueberry09 wrote: »
    That looks delicious! All of it!

    I have a question about restaurant food. One of my favourite pubs makes an awesome quesadilla - I always get it with grilled chicken and have created a 'meal' with the ingredients broken down in my diary but I'm never sure how much chicken, cheese or oil they use. I used 150g chicken, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1 tbsp oil - am I fairly close?

    You have to learn what ounces and grams visually looks like. It's hard to say since I can't see your food, but you're likely undershooting the chicken and cheese.

    No oil should be made for a proper quesadilla. The tortillas are heated in a hot plain skillet. Aside from the oil used to marinate the entire hunk of meat, later cut into smaller portions, the actual oil calories should be negligible.
  • buffveganme
    buffveganme Posts: 73 Member
    Ok sixxpoint....

    I'm currently into 'aquafaba' - Do you know where I'd resource the calorie content of the 'aqua' in either canned or a homemade variety?

    Thanks!
    Popular post...you must be very busy:)
  • JennRutts
    JennRutts Posts: 7 Member
    I've been allergic to eggs for quite a long time but recently found out that it's just the yolk that I'm allergic too... My question is, where is the nutritional value in an egg? Like is it the white that prodominately gives you the protein? Basically I'd like to know what good bits I can get from eating egg whites! :smile:

    Thanks in advance!!
  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    buffveganme wrote: »
    Ok sixxpoint....

    I'm currently into 'aquafaba' - Do you know where I'd resource the calorie content of the 'aqua' in either canned or a homemade variety?

    Ahh... another vegan question. I don't know this ingredient at all, I'm sorry. Though the calorie content shouldn't be all that dissimilar from fava beans or edamame.
    JennRutts wrote: »
    I've been allergic to eggs for quite a long time but recently found out that it's just the yolk that I'm allergic too... My question is, where is the nutritional value in an egg? Like is it the white that prodominately gives you the protein? Basically I'd like to know what good bits I can get from eating egg whites! :smile:

    Thanks in advance!!

    Just make sure that a doctor absolutely, 100% diagnosed you with an egg yolk allergy. Sounds rare IMO.

    The white of the egg is predominately protein. Combine it with the yolk, and it is probably one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. Depending on the amount you consume, it can also be quite high in micronutrients and trace minerals like Selenium. Unless they are in your situation, I would never recommend anyone separating whites from yolks. Eat the whole egg.
  • JennRutts
    JennRutts Posts: 7 Member
    sixxpoint wrote: »
    Just make sure that a doctor absolutely, 100% diagnosed you with an egg yolk allergy. Sounds rare IMO.

    The white of the egg is predominately protein. Combine it with the yolk, and it is probably one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. Depending on the amount you consume, it can also be quite high in micronutrients and trace minerals like Selenium. Unless they are in your situation, I would never recommend anyone separating whites from yolks. Eat the whole egg.

    Definitely confirmed, I had a skin prick test at my local hospital and they were able to test for the whites and the yolks seperately. Thanks for the info! :smile:

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