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| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 2:47:59 PM
Just adding some stuff that I have added to my nutrition...
I finally changed my nutrition about 2 1/2 months ago and it's about 75% raw veggies, fresh fruits and then I add any of the following:
Baked Chicken Breast (only 2 grams fat and .05 saturated fat)
Tofu
Salmon
Snapper
Talapia
(Really just about any fish since you reap the benefit of the Omega 3 oils that are good for you.)
Shrimp (only occasionally due to the Cholesterol)
Brazil nuts, Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans (unroasted)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Hummus
Soy Cheese
Soymilk
Herbal Teas
Local Honey
I also purchased a small electrric juicer machine to make fresh carrot, celery. apple, tomato...you name it! It can all be turned into a juice..LOL
I cook everything in Distilled water.
Any of the Seed Nut oils are very good for you.
I also buy dry beans of all kinds and fix small batches that I can cook and eat in a day.
I only drink Distilled Water and cook using the distilled water also and only drink herbal teas.
Eliminating the majority of the animal fats and refined sugars has made a 1000 percent difference. Unfortunately, I didn't make this change until my gut started bothering me  Live and learn! (the hard way sometimes)
Here's a picture of one of my creations...
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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| cw246 |
Posted - Feb 11 2008 : 6:07:05 PM
Hello everyone,
I know that this isn't raw, but I really wanted to share about sourdough bread.
I had been looking for a recipe, not realizing that I had one the whole time (duh!). I usually grind my own wheat and make yeasted bread, but I have been reading different things about "man-made" yeast not being too good for you. So I first I tried Mary-Jane's pan bread... I love pizza. I tried the herbed crust and threw on tons of veggies...YUM! Next I tried her recipe (from her book) for sourdough bread. 1st time I made it...eh - it was ok. Today is the 2nd time - Wow! delish!!! my dh really likes it too. He wants me to make this instead of yeasted bread from now on. So for dinner I made a pot of veggie soup and sourdough bread. excellent! If you haven't tried it please do. It is worth the work. you won't be sorry. Plus it only has wheat, water, salt. Love that! 
Sorry to ramble. Enjoy
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| wovenheart |
Posted - Jan 24 2008 : 1:49:27 PM
Hi Mary Jane! Thanks for sharing your pate with us! Quick question as far as what 'greens' you use -- not sure if you're throwing in spinach or lettuce or perhaps kale? Sometimes simple confuses me:) TIA
"It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder...It's the stillness that fill me with peace." |
| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 11:01:47 PM
I received my package today from the farm. I ordered the Budget Mix Tote Bag combo...This is going to be a good thing!
You gotta read about it…
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com
Stephanie
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com
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"Idealists…foolish enough to throw caution to the winds…have advanced mankind and enriched the world." ~ emma goldman
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| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 9:45:39 PM
Mary Jane, That pate sounds wonderful! I want to try it...Yes, take a picture and post it. These are the type foods that really add the zing to the fresh veggies.
It also keeps down the boredom of always the same thing the same way. I'm stepping out this week and introducing your Budget mix for a nice alternative. Gotta order the bakeover pan next.
I think the bakeover will fill that desire for something cooked but still very healthy.
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 9:35:33 PM
Hey there Kim,
First off..welcome to the forum!
Second..You don't live that far away from me!!! I'm in Southaven..looks like you are on the east side of Olive Branch
My suggestion is to eliminate all red meat. Try to switch to the chicken breast or pork if they refuse to just eat chicken but definitely get off the red meat.
Eliminate all the high fat snacks with the lower fat alternatives. They are out there but you have to read the labels. As time goes by you can find recipes for snacks and slowly but surely eliminate the high fat, high sugar processed foods.
Here are two of Mary Jane's products that can make your life simpler. The Budget mix can help you prepare a one skillet meal and it's low calorie, low to no fat and low sodium. I haven't ordered my bakeover pan yet but I'll be ordering it next week.
http://products.maryjanesfarm.org/pfoshop/product.asp?dept_id=232&ProductID=42010
http://www.maryjanesfarm.com/bakeover/
She has many different organic products that could help you shift the way your family is eating. I bet someone at the farm would be happy to help you pick out products to fit your purpose.
I hope this gives you a few ideas. You will probably meet resistance from family and friends but at some point we all have to decide what's more important...the food or the body??
Let me know if you ever go into Olive Branch...we can get together and visit.
Talk to ya later,
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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| cw246 |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 3:58:38 PM
MMMMM, both of those recipes sound great. Can't wait to try them. Thanks!!! |
| greyghost |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 12:36:41 PM
Since going vegan, and my hubby felt this too - not only did we have more energy, but we feel more clear-headed. He said he just thinks so much more clearly in the morning than he usually does, I feel like a veil was lifted that I didn't know was there. Like brain fog. Really weird!
Hubby falls off the wagon pretty often, I'm pretty strict about it because of how much better I feel.
Here's a really good soup recipe:
1 med onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
4-6 cups veggie stock
1/2 cup dry lentils
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 tsp fresh ginger root, peeled & grated
1 - 2 cans crushed tomatoes (small cans)
1 rib celery, chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled & diced
1 large carrot, chopped
splash of honey
mushrooms
Sautee onion & garlic in oil in large pot. Add other ingredients, boil, then simmer 2 hours. Yum!
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| MaryJane |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 08:32:28 AM
I make a pate that is very routine for me but is the basis for many of my snack attacks. I can't even give you an exact recipe.
I set a cup of garbanzo beans, a cup of hulled sunflower seeds and a cup of hulled sesame seeds in water, all in one bowl. (Organic of course.) I let them soak overnight. Then for two days I start rinsing them twice a day and keeping them in their same bowl but not soaking, just sprouting, with a plate over the bowl so they're in the dark. I just leave them sitting on my counter.
Then I toss them all into a food processor along with a fair amount of fresh squeezed lemon juice (maybe a bit of water if it isn't processing), some greens, red onions, some cloves of garlic, some salt, and cumin to taste. Voila! I keep my pate in the fridge and love it best on the half shell--a side of fresh bell pepper. Crackers work or I use it as a dip for carrots or celery. Oh, and slices of green onion added after the processing. I'll try to snap a pic today if I get a minute.
High in protein, calcium, very digestible and cheap to make. I even use it as a salad dressing. To do that, I add a bit more lemon juice or vinegar, some mustard and then some agave syrup until it's the consistency of salad dressing. Yum.
MaryJane, Good Eats Sister #1
P.S. Stephanie, keep up the great work!
Look for my new book, "MaryJane's Stitching Room," in bookstores now. Coming next in 2008: "MaryJane's Outpost Guidebook - for Cultivating Your Inner Wild." |
| cw246 |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 08:06:57 AM
It is so good to hear us all taking control of our health. Yea for us!!! We can do it!!! It is amazing to me how most people just care about convenience and really don't care what is going into their bodies. Thank GOD we know the truth and are willing to act. I have really gone crazy with sprouting this week. I have a book called Nourishing Traditions that has some really great info. I have been grinding my own wheat and making my own bread, but just realized that I should be sprouting my wheat first. So I have started doing that... more work but definitely worth it. Next I really would like to get away from yeast.. and want to make naturally leavened bread. Any good recipes out there. Sorry to ramble on....
Keep up the great work ladies. I am so proud of all of you! |
| kimmieinNMS |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 07:54:31 AM
Hello ladies, I just found your great site yesterday in search for info about Poison Oak....who knew it was never dormant ?!?! I'm so glad you guys are here....I have been looking for a resource like this on and off over the years....wanting to make a healthier change for my family but not having the time to figure it out myself. I can't wait to try some of the things I have found on your site. As for this post here....does anybody have any suggestions about convincing the fam to take on the lifestyle? I know we would all benefit but DH is the one in need, and the problem. He was diagnosed with diverticulitis when he was 28 and just found out he is pre-diabetic and needs to lose weight. Unfortunatly, his also a VERY PICKY EATER.....won't touch most vegetables (he'll tolerate green beans, black eyed peas, and potatoes but that's it.) Both of us and therefore our two precious children are predisposed to diabetes so I know we all need to make the change but my son is following in his daddy's footsteps. Any suggestions? I liked the idea above of slipping stuff into the recipe but that will only work if I can pre-make it....otherwise, DH gets home before me and wants something quick and convenient. I nearly croaked when I started reading labels....with all the sugar and sodium....OMG!!!! I'll take any ideas or suggestions you grand ladies may have. I want my family to be healthy and I want my children to have their daddy for as long as possible.
There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.
(Booker T. Washington 1856-1915)
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| BarefootGoatGirl |
Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 6:11:26 PM
oh, you girls make me feel so guilty! we have been eating just horrable! the kids get free meals at school, so i have been letting them eat there to stretch my grocery budget. although they are all pretty good about avoiding excess sugar and food dye, it is still far below my standard fare. i eat lunch at work since it is also free and can only be so selective. i make a good supper everynight, but i feel that it does not make up for what we eat durring the day. i feel sluggish and my stomach complains at me sometimes, so i know that our health is suffering because of it.
It sounds so good to hear myself laugh. --Rascal Flats, "No Reins" |
| Linda Houston |
Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 5:16:30 PM
Stephanie,
I am so grateful you posted your food and experience. I have a book about raw food and i have been reading it and trying to make myself "get with it" you gave me the boost I needed. Thanks again. |
| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 2:54:31 PM
Hey Betty Jo,
Good luck on the next set of shots..Are you a nanny? I'm missing something here..LOL It's good that you get to prepare healthy foods and work with different recipes. That's got to make it much easier. How's your husband adjusting to it at home?
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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| bboopster |
Posted - Jan 13 2008 : 01:00:17 AM
I have a pinched nerve somewhere between L3&L5. Did it will teaching preschool dancing with the students, also dealing with behavior issue students did not help either. I have gone through the PT and anti-inflammatories, they upset my colitis so I had to stop. The next step was steroid shots in the spine. The first set worked well relived the pain but caused numbness. When I spoke to the doctor he said that was a good sign and the next set should take care of that. It sure did I now have all the pain back and no numbness. I am set up for the third and final set in a week from Tuesday. Been eating much better the last few days, helps that my employer is very into organic and fresh. I am working everyday with Fresh foods, preparing meals and snacks for the family and I get to eat too. I also get to cook with all fresh and organic products and have been making all their bread from scratch. This next week I will be concentrating on healthy snacks for the children and their mom. It's been interesting watching the children with draw from fast and processed foods. I hope that do not hate me because of their mothers wishes. I'm going to make them some frozen banana pops and yogurt pops along with a frozen yogurt sundae for breakfast next week. Also make granola cereal for them so we can get rid of the commercial ones.
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Jan 11 2008 : 7:59:03 PM
Betty Jo,
Hang in there! It's ok..it's hard to break away from things when you are surrounded by it everywhere you look and it's not like there are fast food shops for "healthy food".
Sometimes the only thing you can do to sooth the soul is to eat something that is familiar. I hope you are feeling better now. What are the Spinal shots about?
I fixed me a Spinach and Soy Cheese omelet today...wanted something different. I don't do eggs too often anymore but it tasted great...I let the eggs spread out and cook a bit then tore up a piece of soy cheese over the eggs and then piled on the fresh spinach leaves and pulled the egg over the spinach leaves, covered to steam the spinach a bit. It was great!! Very quick to fix also. Next time I'm going to fix it with all egg whites.
I've also got a great book from the library. I will be posting some of the recipes from it.
Talk to ya later, Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Jan 11 2008 : 7:49:30 PM
Hey Cheryl,
A huge portion of our society is so tuned to Processed Foods, caffienated drinks, Animal Fats, artificial flavors and sweeteners that it's almost like a brainwashing has taken place for lack of a better way to put it.
I've never been one to flow with the normal current but my food habits were part of the mainstream. When I stopped the madness and started checking out menus at different restuarant for anything that I could eat it was amazing to realize that almost everything is covered up with some sort of sauce. I carry my own teabags with me now and ask for a cup of hot water and honey. I've gotten used to getting looked at like I'm from Mars when I ask for that! LOL Very few restuarants offer hot tea and then if they do it's usually just generic lipton tea.
Don't know if you eat out often but O'Charley's restaurant has a "California Chicken Salad" that is excellent. Just tell them to remove the Bleu Cheese crumbles and bring you the oil and vinegar. I usually just use the oil on it.
It's great to meet you and look forward to sharing our nutrition journey!
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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| bboopster |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 10:50:05 PM
Slipped off the raw wagon bad the last few days. Had some spinal shots and along with that discomfort, the pain medicine that is suppose to help and broken sleep pattern I just lost it. Munched my way though processed snack crackers, the left over Christmas cookies, candy and the finally a McDonlad's cheeseburger kids meal, I'm wiped! On the up side I have still drank all my water and had my Keifer and juice along with health meals. Back to work tomorrow back to the diet.
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| cw246 |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 6:13:02 PM
Stephanie, thanks for posting this. I have been reading about 75%raw and have "thinking"  about it, but I have finally just started last week. I really like it so far, I never really was much of a meat eater anyway so that doesn't bother me. I grind my own wheat and make my own bread. I am trying really hard not to buy or eat anything that has been processed, hard to get used to. I am proud to say that I have grown my second batch of sprouts and love it. It is great to see others like me here... I am usually considered to be "the weird one" It would be great for us to encourage each other and share what we are learning.
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| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Jan 03 2008 : 9:52:00 PM
Hey Lorie,
Ditto to the elimination of processed foods. They really are the root of alot of health issues. The disappearing energy level is a good "first sign" of overload.
Thanks for sharing,
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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| lmillward |
Posted - Jan 02 2008 : 8:19:32 PM
Micheal Pollan (The Omnivore's Dilemma and Botany of Desire) has a new book called In Defense of Food. It is about how taking advantage of natures bounty- mainly plant foods - can help us feed our bodies as nature intended. Good luck (I went through something similar several years ago and because of the energy I regained will never eat processed foods again!)
Long live the weeds and the wildflowers! ~John Muir |
| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Jan 02 2008 : 8:08:38 PM
Good for you Betty Jo!!! I'll be happy to be a support person for you. If you will keep the baked Chicken breast cooked and in the fridge (I usually cook enough to last 3-4 days so it stays real fresh) this will be something that can be grabbed anytime you feel the hungry pangs. I eat many times a day now and it's so much better. My stomach has naturally reduced in size by not cramming it full just a few times a day.
I'm feeling better everyday and regaining the lost energy that I think starting disappearing about 10 years ago.
Email me anytime you need to readjust your mind. It's really not so hard if you have someone to help support you in your decisions.
Do you own a steamer? An Electric skillet or wok? These little jewels help to realign how you are used to preparing meals. Since raw veggies are so important you can also do some stir fry meals real quick and throw in some of the chicken breast you already have cooked.
Tofu is good also. Portobello mushrooms are a good meat substitute. I also use the steamer to prepare my Salmon..takes about 35 minutes. I steamed some fresh carrots the other night and drizzled some of my local honey over them..very good! Sweet potatoes thinly sliced and baked are very good. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve with sliced banana for an extra treat.
I think your husband may be ok if you can offer these goodies and he knows it's ok to eat as much as he wants to. If he gets hungry and hour or two later then go eat again. It's ok :o)
Sending you Strength for the nutrition journey,
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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| bboopster |
Posted - Jan 02 2008 : 3:03:27 PM
Well The New Year has begun and my resolution is to eat better. Need to get my body under control and get off all the meds I'm on. Sunday (day i picked to start but have already started a bit) I clean out the fridge of all or most of the prepared items and garbage that I have. It's going to be tuff. DH has a hard time feeling full when I go back to a more nutritional way of eating. But I know that it will be so much better for me and him. My colitis I'm sure will get worse but it will turn around and be better and I hope to get back off of the meds for it. It's such a pain to keep track of when I have to take them. I also know that I will drop some weight and my back problems will also subside and hopefully no more shots. I also look forward to the energy that I will have after a few weeks. So if anyone has and good recipes and/or cookbooks I'm all ears. Here's back to better eating!!!!
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| greyghost |
Posted - Dec 25 2007 : 11:11:50 PM
I've been vegetarian/vegan (off and on) for a few months now, and I love it. Was hard at first, figuring out what to eat. BUT... my stomach is better. My arthritis (at 31!!) has gone away, started leaving as soon as I cut out dairy. My horrid, horrid time of month is so peaceful now, I actually had my first "accident" a few months ago because there were no symptoms that i was used to getting!
I ate badly this month, with the holiday parties and all, and as a result my wrists and fingers and hips ache and Flo wasn't super kind, I'm a firm, firm believer now in better nutrition!
The hardest part is going out for meals, and family, because they do not understand and think you are trying to be "better" than they are or just being difficult. Oh well. I feel great, and that is what matters most! |
| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Dec 23 2007 : 11:17:16 PM
Sherri,
I bake boneless Chicken Breast in a little distilled water (no seasoning), cool it and keep in the fridge. I always include some in my breakfast as well as all my other meals.
I'll fix me a wrap using the Lavash Bread (wheat, bran & flax) flat bread...spread a layer of plain Hummus then some Soy Cheese then the shredded Chicken Breast and then throw in a bunch of Baby Greens and roll that baby up.
Talk about a breakfast! It's great, very low calorie, super low cholesterol but gives you the protein you need to get going. Oh, and I usually put a splash of Grapeseed Oil or Olive Oil on it before rolling it up.
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Dec 19 2007 : 09:37:11 AM
Just curious - have you found any raw foods other than fruit, that you can eat for breakfast? I know if I don't get my protein, I'm a bear. |
