K's personal health journey (members read only): Smart Food Choices that Improve Your Health & Life

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Platium Pearl! Thank you so much for this list!

Katzchen, have you also noticed an increase in energy since you went plant based?

I am wondering if anyone can suggest any vegan cookbooks? I am looking for easy to make meals that also freeze well.

Thanks

Ohhhh, gosh, yes..... the energy I get from eating plant based diet foods is incredible! So far, I've yet to experience any food coma from eating plants. Which is a sure fire sign that your body is getting the BEST nutrition because plants scrub your body free of toxic elements. No meat based diet will ever scrub your body free of toxicity. No more coma land for me, thank heavens.

I have to ask why you're interested in freezing up your fresh foods. Is it because you are short of time to prepare your food? Or is it because you want to take your meals to work or carry with you in case of needing to eat elsewhere?

I can see why a person might want to freeze prepared meals ahead of time, but I was thinking it might not be such an kosher idea because food prep should be fresh. Plants should be fresh. Your time spent in preparing a fresh meal adds toward the time spent to sit down and enjoy a fresh meal.

I don't know though..... maybe someone in our community has experience with freezing fresh foods. I know you did not ask for my own personal take on freezing foods, but consider this:

Fresh food is by far better than consuming food that is not fresh. Also, fresh food is time worthy investment of your time well spent in creating better food behaviors and making better smart food choices. You could prepare an extra salad to take to work with you. If you make some awesome food creation that has a few left over servings, like an vegan casserole or vegan pizza or vegan soup, I could see refrigerating it for a couple of days, but the benefits of eating fresh foods outweighs the need to freeze or refrigerate.

But I think this is an worthy discussion to have because it's an examination of sorts which requires us to hold ourselves accountable to making better choices, eating fresh foods vs foods that are not freshly made, and it's good to sort out important matters to help create and foster an environment that supports smarter food and health behaviors.

I have yet to buy the vegan cookbook I featured in another post, but tomorrow is the day I plan to go by Powell's bookstore, to see if I can find a good vegan cookbook, at an good price.

Dapper, let's keep talking about time related issues as it concerns Plant Food Diet choices.

If I find a bunch of resources for you tomorrow, I'll post about them, ok?

Cheers,
Kätzchen

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

I have to ask why you're interested in freezing up your fresh foods. Is it because you are short of time to prepare your food? Or is it because you want to take your meals to work or carry with you in case of needing to eat elsewhere?

I have yet to buy the vegan cookbook I featured in another post, but tomorrow is the day I plan to go by Powell's bookstore, to see if I can find a good vegan cookbook, at an good price.

Oh for certain fresh is better than frozen! I have a surgery scheduled for June, and I need to have prepared food, so I can just microwave it while I am recovering. I know it is not the best, but it is what it is!

I forgot you posted that book!

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Oh for certain fresh is better than frozen! I have a surgery scheduled for June, and I need to have prepared food, so I can just microwave it while I am recovering. I know it is not the best, but it is what it is!

I forgot you posted that book!

oh, well that makes sense! So, I Google'd for helpful tips on how to make your own frozen Vegan.or Vegetarian meals. I will read it too because I guess time really can be of an beautiful essence.

LINK:

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-...e-life-easier/

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

oh, well that makes sense! So, I Google'd for helpful tips on how to make your own frozen Vegan.or Vegetarian meals. I will read it too because I guess time really can be of an beautiful essence.

LINK:

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-...e-life-easier/

Wonderful! Thank you!

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Wonderful! Thank you!

You're Welcome!

Hey, I clicked on the highlighted names of meals and it gives you the recipe and directions, so be sure to check them out. I'm brand new to doing this, so it gave me a few ideas for tasty meals.

[LeftWriteFemme]

For my infusion this week I will be having a blended mix of strawberries, almond milk, almond meal and a very ripe avocado then put in the freezer. I am hopeful that this will help me get through my allergic reaction to my infusion.



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[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by LeftWriteFemme

For my infusion this week I will be having a blended mix of strawberries, almond milk, almond meal and a very ripe avocado then put in the freezer. I am hopeful that this will help me get through my allergic reaction to my infusion.

I don't know what an infusion is, LeftWriteFemme. Is the term infusion synonymous with smoothie?

I hope you feel better soon


In other news: My youngest brother has been on an Avocado Oil kick. He bought an HUGE bottle of it at CostCo. He said he likes using avocado oil better than EVOO. I personally like coconut oil, but want to spend some time trying to figure out what differences exist between retain types of oils (coconut, avocado, evoo, grapeseed).

Yesterday I forgot to buy baby zucchini for my daily dose of salad. I also want to get a few avocado's, mangoes, and some chili peppers......so I can make an salsa tonight, to go with my Late July corn chips, for supper. I can't have tacos anymore. So it's Salsa Tuesday, in my world today.