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  • That's quite the successful list! What did you try with kale? One of my favorite applications for greens is roasting — wash, then toss with a tsp or two of olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Spread thinly on a baking sheet and roast until slightly crispy in a 500 degree oven. You'll have to check frequently, about every 5…
    in What new healthy foods have you tried since joining? Comment by heddylamar July 2012
  • I'd suggest carrying a smallish water bottle in your hand, or borrowing a belt/pack before you invest in anything. For me, the packs, no matter how well strapped down, rub holes into my back, even through a shirt. Wearing the same pack for a day hike it's incredibly comfortable. And the belts ride up, like a pair of…
    in How should I carry water for 10+ mi runs? Comment by heddylamar July 2012
  • I've never done anything special for that short of a hike. I would suggest eating breakfast. And carry multiple small meals -- pb&j (make it on frozen bread and it won't get soggy) or hard cheese, rolls, nuts and fruit. My meat-eating relatives carry hard salami or such (doesn't require refrigeration). And take more water…
    in What to eat for a 10 hour hike? Comment by heddylamar July 2012
  • There's a company-sponsored Biggest Loser contest, with cash prizes, that's really popular amongst the employees (we're a competitive bunch, but that's part of the mindset needed for what we do). We also have a gym in the office park — $5 for a key card, and membership is an employee perk.
    in Corporate Fitness Ideas Comment by heddylamar July 2012
  • I weigh the vegetables in grams, then enter into http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php, along with the rest of the ingredients (all in weights/liquid measure). I find the calculator is accurate for things like vegetables, but it's often off for processed items like heavy cream, vinegars, mayonnaise, tofu,…
    in How to measure veggies Comment by heddylamar June 2012
  • In addition to what others have listed: - avocado (high in fiber, vitamin C and fiber too) - banana (high in potassium, fiber and B6 too) - whole grain breads - cheese - nut butters (avoid the added sugar/fat by grinding your own) Some of Dave's Killer Breads have up to 6g protein per slice.
    in Vegetarian/Vegan Protein options? Comment by heddylamar June 2012
  • Per http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php "1 cup lentils" has 49.5 g protein. But that varies greatly, dependent on actual quantity and type of bean, so I use a scale and the nutritional data from the manufacturer. If the data seems really wonky, I'll google for the specific item (like "beluga lentils" or…
    in Lentil soup (Indian laal daal) Comment by heddylamar June 2012
  • I'm a vegetarian and a distance runner — just here to lend moral support and accountability to my husband. And I enjoy reading the forums. Anyway, agree with the lower instance of B vitamins in a vegetarian/vegan diet — but it's not just B12. I'd suggest taking a vegetarian B-vitamin supplement. There are B-vitamins in…
    in Help to up protein for vegetarians Comment by heddylamar June 2012
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