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  • There are a number of uses for whey. Check out The Prairie Homestead for some of them.
    in Anyone Make Their Own Greek Yogurt? Comment by Solarized May 2021
  • The whey from yogurt does contain protein. Incorporating it back in will just thin the yogurt. I'll use it in baking or as the liquid for pizza crust. I use the instant pot and it couldn't be more simple. Bring milk to a boil using the Yogurt->Boil setting. Cool to between 110 and 115 degrees (ice bath can be used to speed…
    in Anyone Make Their Own Greek Yogurt? Comment by Solarized April 2021
  • Knees, quads..... The first class I did, we all came out with sore legs. It did get easier though. I would echo finding a good teacher. If your form is bad, you won't see the benefits. (Runs off to find the forms to start up again.....)
    in TAI CHI? Comment by Solarized July 2017
  • I look for the ones with 3% sodium and packaged individually. I live alone, so having to repackage into individual portions or thaw out multiple chicken breasts at a time doesn't work for me.
    in Chicken Breast Comment by Solarized January 2017
  • LifeSource (blood donation place) told me to cut down on iced tea in addition to eating greens, liver, beef, etc. Apparently, there are tannins in tea that can block the absorption of iron. They also mentioned cooking in cast iron.
    in Recipes that are high in iron Comment by Solarized February 2016
  • I agree with most of the posters above - the stronger the cheese, the less you need to add to get the flavor you are looking for. I prefer the 10 year cheddar (what you find in most stores listed as sharp is aged 9 months so what you get doesn't even compare). That being said, aged cheeses don't melt very well. For that, I…
    in Cheese Comment by Solarized January 2016
  • Chiles Rellenos
    in Favorite Trader Joe healthy choice items Comment by Solarized January 2016
  • Sweet potato gnocchi and Cajun shrimp.
    in What did you have for dinner tonight that was super healthy AND crazy delicious?? Comment by Solarized January 2016
  • dried beans - $1.50/bag grits - $2.50/container - can be used for breakfast or dinner bag of carrots - $1 bag of onions (if cheaper, only buy what you need) - $250 ham steak - one slice from the deli to throw in with dried beans, onion, carrot for soup - $1? ramen noodles - $.50 each pound of pasta - $1 package of amylu…
    in what would you buy with $20 Comment by Solarized September 2015
  • I would start by getting an appointment with a physical therapist. I had the same problme with the muscles being stronger on the outer thigh than the inner thigh a number of years ago after an injury. The therapist was able to apply electrodes to stimulate certain muscles which showed exactly which muscles I should be…
    in What exercises could she do? Comment by Solarized February 2015
  • Driving past the health club instead of stopping to work out. Still haven't broken that one.
    in Your hardest habit to stop? Comment by Solarized February 2015
  • For those of you who like balsamic, try the flavored balsamics on salads or drizzle it over roasted asparagus. I haven't found the need to include any oil unless I am trying to make an emulsion.
    in Salad dressing ideas? Comment by Solarized October 2014
  • Here's a hint: A typical blender ring & blades will fit on a standard sized (not wide mouth) canning jar if you need to blend small quantities. Just don't do hot liquids as those would create extra pressure.
    in Nutribullet. Yay or Nay? Comment by Solarized October 2014
  • Do you have time to cook and eat before leaving home in the morning or do you need to grab something and nuke/toast it when you get to the office? If it is the former, grits are filling. Add a bit of flavorful cheese (stronger flavors = less cheese needed). Or you can make the oatmeal below that morning. If it is the…
    in Breakfast Ideas Comment by Solarized October 2014
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