Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

Dominique · 07-10-2011, 07:07 AM

Hi Greco

It's always *refreshing* to read your well thought out posts.

Where I tend to be *hey, take it or leave it*

Have you seen any of the new studies they are doing for diabetics? They are putting them on the green smoothie diet (and only asking them to walk 10,000 steps a day)
and the results have been consistant, that within 30 days,
they have gone into *remission*

I'm not bragging, I'm just saying......I constantly hear *You don't look 53* and then I look around at 53 and think to myself, (right, I don't) While I admit, I am not perfect with
eating, every once in a while I eat something I dubb poison. Ice cream at the Pirate game flashes in front of me, and I paid for that. I couldn't sleep the whole night.

It's been miserably humid here. That ranks with wind chills as my two weather conditions I dislike the most. But hey, life goes on. I put extra celery in my smoothies and green tea drinks yesterday (celery is a natrural diuretic) and it's true, I've been eliminating fluid like crazy, from my body today. Maybe today I won't become mid day dizzy from the humid conditions and can enjoy baseball. Simply put, we are what we eat.

Eat garbage, feel like garbage. Eat live foods, feel alive.

Thanks Grego, glad I met you. I'm even more glad that you gave this a try and a chance to feel the changes. Then you were willing to talk about it.

You know, sometimes I feel like I'm in here doing that preaching thing......(it's just how I feel) if I'm not here telling you all the importance of good food, i'm someplace else telling people how great exercise is........

if you take care of your body, it'll thank you for it. Have a great Sunday. I'm having asparagas today. I'm hoping SOMEONE is envious of that. truth is, i'd love 4 to 6 giant cookies, but then i'd feel like shit half an hour after that, so its not worth it.....ya know?

YB

Greco · 07-10-2011, 07:44 AM

YB, yes I've not read the studies, but did view a youtube video where people with diabetes were put on live foods, and their diabetes was completely cleared in 30 days.
This doesn't surprise me because diabetes is a diet and lifestyle dis-ease, there is a diabetes that is genetic (I hesitate to say this now because I haven't researched this one), but the medical folks are saying so (which is why I definitely want to research it)...as is heart dis-ease, and other chronic dis-eases.
Anyway, they couldn't believe how easy it was, though they did go through all the detox cravings, they got to the other side of it. It was interesting to watch the addictive nature of the foods the majority of us eat, and how they went through withdrawal. I can certainly identify, but it doesn't last long.

The walking/moving is essential...it helps the body move the toxins out of the system.

By the way YB, celery is incredibly healing for the kidneys, so important in recovering from excess dead food.

You know YB, I appreciate your sharing information with us. I certainly have found it exceedingly helpful, and supportive, so keep it coming my friend. I do not think your proselytizing at all, info sharing for those of us who seek healing is what you do, that's how I receive it.

I also enjoy sharing my experience because no, I'm not wanting to change anyone, its simply not possible anyway, but I want for others who may want to change their lifestyle/eating/exercise to know that others are out here doing the same thing.

For me there are no judgments, I know how uninformed I was so to each their own life way.

YB, the not looking like 53 years old thing is a side benefit for those who care about these things...I'm 59 now and well, this is what 59 looks like when you treat your body, mind, and spirit well. And you are what 53 looks like when healthy in body, mind and spirit.

And by the way, there is no arrogance in feeling, and looking well.

Blessings to you YB, and Veggie Lovers, Greco

ps so how do you cook asparagus?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow band

Hi Greco

It's always *refreshing* to read your well thought out posts.

Where I tend to be *hey, take it or leave it*

Have you seen any of the new studies they are doing for diabetics? They are putting them on the green smoothie diet (and only asking them to walk 10,000 steps a day)
and the results have been consistant, that within 30 days,
they have gone into *remission*

I'm not bragging, I'm just saying......I constantly hear *You don't look 53* and then I look around at 53 and think to myself, (right, I don't) While I admit, I am not perfect with
eating, every once in a while I eat something I dubb poison. Ice cream at the Pirate game flashes in front of me, and I paid for that. I couldn't sleep the whole night.

It's been miserably humid here. That ranks with wind chills as my two weather conditions I dislike the most. But hey, life goes on. I put extra celery in my smoothies and green tea drinks yesterday (celery is a natrural diuretic) and it's true, I've been eliminating fluid like crazy, from my body today. Maybe today I won't become mid day dizzy from the humid conditions and can enjoy baseball. Simply put, we are what we eat.

Eat garbage, feel like garbage. Eat live foods, feel alive.

Thanks Grego, glad I met you. I'm even more glad that you gave this a try and a chance to feel the changes. Then you were willing to talk about it.

You know, sometimes I feel like I'm in here doing that preaching thing......(it's just how I feel) if I'm not here telling you all the importance of good food, i'm someplace else telling people how great exercise is........

if you take care of your body, it'll thank you for it. Have a great Sunday. I'm having asparagas today. I'm hoping SOMEONE is envious of that. truth is, i'd love 4 to 6 giant cookies, but then i'd feel like shit half an hour after that, so its not worth it.....ya know?

YB

Dominique · 07-10-2011, 08:19 AM

I drag out the oringinal george foreman, mine is white. I think the originals all were.

I spray the bottom slots with extra virgin olive oil (a good fat for your heart) Oh, plug in george.

then i lay one asparagas spear per slot, top of spear to top of grill. I don't care if the bottom parts cook, i'll be cutting them off. I grind fresh ground pepper over them...then I close the lid. I cook until el-dante. You'll know this when they turn bright green. I slide them off, onto a dish to cool.

repeat if you want to cook them all up, thats what I do. Then i can eat them cold, they are good cold, or i can put them into green smoothies.

cane · 07-10-2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow band

I drag out the oringinal george foreman, mine is white. I think the originals all were.

I spray the bottom slots with extra virgin olive oil (a good fat for your heart) Oh, plug in george.

then i lay one asparagas spear per slot, top of spear to top of grill. I don't care if the bottom parts cook, i'll be cutting them off. I grind fresh ground pepper over them...then I close the lid. I cook until el-dante. You'll know this when they turn bright green. I slide them off, onto a dish to cool.

repeat if you want to cook them all up, thats what I do. Then i can eat them cold, they are good cold, or i can put them into green smoothies.

(To butt in...)
Yeah, would say that's the best way to cook asparagus, grilling them. A good tip is to shave some really nice parmesano reggiano over the asparagus, and with some freshly ground black pepper and some drops of lemon olive oil it will taste divine.

Cane (former chef)

Greco · 07-11-2011, 04:23 PM

Hi YB,

Thanks, this sounds delicious and easy!

Greco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow band

I drag out the oringinal george foreman, mine is white. I think the originals all were.

I spray the bottom slots with extra virgin olive oil (a good fat for your heart) Oh, plug in george.

then i lay one asparagas spear per slot, top of spear to top of grill. I don't care if the bottom parts cook, i'll be cutting them off. I grind fresh ground pepper over them...then I close the lid. I cook until el-dante. You'll know this when they turn bright green. I slide them off, onto a dish to cool.

repeat if you want to cook them all up, thats what I do. Then i can eat them cold, they are good cold, or i can put them into green smoothies.

Dominique · 07-11-2011, 04:27 PM

HA HA!!!

Later, as life went on, they kept coming out with different george foremans and more colors and bun warmers....blah blah blah. But none of those pretty ones seemed to get as hot as the original. Glad I kept the original, donated the second one I bought to good will.

The older one gets, less is more! There is no more asparagas in this house. Excellent.

Novelafemme · 07-11-2011, 04:43 PM

Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies ever. And after this weekend and some much needed health research, I have decided to become a vegetarian again. At least for the next two months during which time I am going to be on a fruit and veggie juicing fast.

My favorite way to cook asparagus is to lightly brown them in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then add a dash of fresh squeezed lemon, salt/pepper to taste and right before you turn off the flame throw in a few tablespoons of sesame seeds.

Dominique · 07-11-2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies ever. And after this weekend and some much needed health research, I have decided to become a vegetarian again. At least for the next two months during which time I am going to be on a fruit and veggie juicing fast.

My favorite way to cook asparagus is to lightly brown them in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then add a dash of fresh squeezed lemon, salt/pepper to taste and right before you turn off the flame throw in a few tablespoons of sesame seeds.

Welcome, come on in.......so you'll be posting some good eats from time to time too>...? one can never get bored with live foods.

Greco · 07-11-2011, 05:02 PM

Welcome Novelafemme. Fruit and veggie fast for two months, sounds like a winner. Let us know how its going.

Greco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies ever. And after this weekend and some much needed health research, I have decided to become a vegetarian again. At least for the next two months during which time I am going to be on a fruit and veggie juicing fast.

My favorite way to cook asparagus is to lightly brown them in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then add a dash of fresh squeezed lemon, salt/pepper to taste and right before you turn off the flame throw in a few tablespoons of sesame seeds.

Greco · 07-11-2011, 04:49 PM

Hi Veggie Lovers'

YB, some things are meant to be kept like your grill man, very good.

So, today green juice combined with green smoothie:

celery
cucumber
apple
lemon

spinach (lots of it)
banana
aloe vera

for the office today...yes, delicious
and kept me energized all day

now for breakfast had

H2O with lemon
went to the gym

got home had
green smoothie with
protein powder for
after work-out

all this takes I've learned
is thinking ahead and
freezing the juices

yes, immediately juiced or blended
is wonderful

so is freezing and heading off to the
office with juice/smoothie in hand
for the day

so I'm doing both...juices are good
frozen for two days

still experimenting with all of this
which actually adds to the fun of it

enjoy your evening, Greco

07-10-2011, 07:07 AM	#1
Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Hi Greco It's always refreshing to read your well thought out posts. Where I tend to be hey, take it or leave it Have you seen any of the new studies they are doing for diabetics? They are putting them on the green smoothie diet (and only asking them to walk 10,000 steps a day) and the results have been consistant, that within 30 days, they have gone into remission I'm not bragging, I'm just saying......I constantly hear You don't look 53 and then I look around at 53 and think to myself, (right, I don't) While I admit, I am not perfect with eating, every once in a while I eat something I dubb poison. Ice cream at the Pirate game flashes in front of me, and I paid for that. I couldn't sleep the whole night. It's been miserably humid here. That ranks with wind chills as my two weather conditions I dislike the most. But hey, life goes on. I put extra celery in my smoothies and green tea drinks yesterday (celery is a natrural diuretic) and it's true, I've been eliminating fluid like crazy, from my body today. Maybe today I won't become mid day dizzy from the humid conditions and can enjoy baseball. Simply put, we are what we eat. Eat garbage, feel like garbage. Eat live foods, feel alive. Thanks Grego, glad I met you. I'm even more glad that you gave this a try and a chance to feel the changes. Then you were willing to talk about it. You know, sometimes I feel like I'm in here doing that preaching thing......(it's just how I feel) if I'm not here telling you all the importance of good food, i'm someplace else telling people how great exercise is........ if you take care of your body, it'll thank you for it. Have a great Sunday. I'm having asparagas today. I'm hoping SOMEONE is envious of that. truth is, i'd love 4 to 6 giant cookies, but then i'd feel like shit half an hour after that, so its not worth it.....ya know? YB __________________ As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be??

07-10-2011, 08:19 AM	#3
Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	how I cook asparagas I drag out the oringinal george foreman, mine is white. I think the originals all were. I spray the bottom slots with extra virgin olive oil (a good fat for your heart) Oh, plug in george. then i lay one asparagas spear per slot, top of spear to top of grill. I don't care if the bottom parts cook, i'll be cutting them off. I grind fresh ground pepper over them...then I close the lid. I cook until el-dante. You'll know this when they turn bright green. I slide them off, onto a dish to cool. repeat if you want to cook them all up, thats what I do. Then i can eat them cold, they are good cold, or i can put them into green smoothies. __________________ As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be??

07-11-2011, 04:27 PM	#6
Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	HA HA!!! Later, as life went on, they kept coming out with different george foremans and more colors and bun warmers....blah blah blah. But none of those pretty ones seemed to get as hot as the original. Glad I kept the original, donated the second one I bought to good will. The older one gets, less is more! There is no more asparagas in this house. Excellent. __________________ As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be??

07-11-2011, 04:49 PM	#10
Greco Senior Member How Do You Identify?: GNC, not Trans, REAL. TIME. ONLY. Preferred Pronoun?: REAL. TIME. ONLY. Relationship Status: REAL. TIME. ONLY. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In a good life. Posts: 3,200 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,160 Thanked 6,618 Times in 2,287 Posts Rep Power: 0	veggies Hi Veggie Lovers' YB, some things are meant to be kept like your grill man, very good. So, today green juice combined with green smoothie: celery cucumber apple lemon spinach (lots of it) banana aloe vera for the office today...yes, delicious and kept me energized all day now for breakfast had H2O with lemon went to the gym got home had green smoothie with protein powder for after work-out all this takes I've learned is thinking ahead and freezing the juices yes, immediately juiced or blended is wonderful so is freezing and heading off to the office with juice/smoothie in hand for the day so I'm doing both...juices are good frozen for two days still experimenting with all of this which actually adds to the fun of it enjoy your evening, Greco

07-11-2011, 04:43 PM	#7
Novelafemme Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ........ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ........ Posts: 2,402 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,981 Thanked 8,925 Times in 1,834 Posts Rep Power: 0	Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies ever. And after this weekend and some much needed health research, I have decided to become a vegetarian again. At least for the next two months during which time I am going to be on a fruit and veggie juicing fast. My favorite way to cook asparagus is to lightly brown them in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then add a dash of fresh squeezed lemon, salt/pepper to taste and right before you turn off the flame throw in a few tablespoons of sesame seeds.