Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

[nycfem]

Health food gone wrong...

I've had a few experiences

Recently I put a lot of Brewer's Yeast on my salad before bed, and it made me super sick. I already had ground flax seed on the salad (I have ground flax seed every morning usually with no trouble). Anyway, I also took a multi-vitamin, and I really think it was that Brewer's Yeast on top of everything that did me in. I lay in bed feeling nauseous and cramped.

Then there was the time I started having dried goji berries every morning. Horrible cramping that immediately resolved itself once I put two and two together. Some people have that reaction and there can be drug interactions. The Internet always help figure these things out.

Whenever we try something new, there's the possibility of a wonderful new discovery that's added to the routine or there's the possibility of a bout of feeling like crap!

[1QuirkyKiwi]

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

Health food gone wrong...

I've had a few experiences

Recently I put a lot of Brewer's Yeast on my salad before bed, and it made me super sick. I already had ground flax seed on the salad (I have ground flax seed every morning usually with no trouble). Anyway, I also took a multi-vitamin, and I really think it was that Brewer's Yeast on top of everything that did me in. I lay in bed feeling nauseous and cramped.

Then there was the time I started having dried goji berries every morning. Horrible cramping that immediately resolved itself once I put two and two together. Some people have that reaction and there can be drug interactions. The Internet always help figure these things out.

Whenever we try something new, there's the possibility of a wonderful new discovery that's added to the routine or there's the possibility of a bout of feeling like crap!

When ever trying any new foods or health suppliments, I do at lunchtime. For me, it lessens any digestive issues that may occur because I've already eaten breakfast and drunk plenty of water, so, my digestion can handle 'almost' anything, lol!

[kittygrrl]

Wild for avocados lately Anyone have an amazing recipe using avocados? The rawer (is that a word?!?) the better.

[1QuirkyKiwi]

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

Wild for avocados lately Anyone have an amazing recipe using avocado's? The rawer (is that a word?!?) the better.

Chocolate mousse?

2 avocados
200g bar chocolate, melted
sweetener to taste

Blend all together and set in ramakin dishes in the fridge.


Avocado and roasted peppers on toasted Rye (or any other bread)
1 avocado cut into slices
red and/or yellow roasted peppers sliced
a drizzle of olive oil with basil pesto and/or balsamic vinegar and salt to taste.

Toast the bread.
Layer the avocoao and peppers on the bread and drizzle with the dressing.

Avocado, cheese and tomato sandwich with basil pesto.

Mash the avocado and spread on the bread.
Add cheese and tomato and drizzle with the pesto.

Toasted bread works well with this too!

Enjoy!

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by 1QuirkyKiwi

Chocolate mousse?

2 avocados
200g bar chocolate, melted
sweetener to taste

Blend all together and set in ramakin dishes in the fridge.


Avocado and roasted peppers on toasted Rye (or any other bread)
1 avocado cut into slices
red and/or yellow roasted peppers sliced
a drizzle of olive oil with basil pesto and/or balsamic vinegar and salt to taste.

Toast the bread.
Layer the avocoao and peppers on the bread and drizzle with the dressing.

Avocado, cheese and tomato sandwich with basil pesto.

Mash the avocado and spread on the bread.
Add cheese and tomato and drizzle with the pesto.

Toasted bread works well with this too!

Enjoy!

yum..fits all my moods. Thanks Kiwi (your trip sounds fantastic btw)

[1QuirkyKiwi]

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

yum..fits all my moods. Thanks Kiwi (your trip sounds fantastic btw)

You're most welcome!

I love avocados and make these treats often....the sandwich ones are great in the Summer with a salad. I've fooled carnivores with the chocolate mousse....the secret is not to tell anyone until after they've eaten it, lol!

Thank you! I stretched myself a little thin with my family....my Great Aunt is not able to travel and my Aunt here in Scotland isn't either. I sense I may lose my Great Aunt in the coming months, so, I'm glad I spet Christmas with her....just wish I did New Year as well!

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

[Greco]

Avocados love them and blend them in my green smoothie to
make it creamy so much nutrition and good taste. Not in season
now so am using apples and pears

Greco

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

Wild for avocados lately Anyone have an amazing recipe using avocados? The rawer (is that a word?!?) the better.

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by greco

Avocados love them and blend them in my green smoothie to
make it creamy so much nutrition and good taste. Not in season
now so am using apples and pears

Greco

I didn't know if it would work in a smoothie..was afraid to try it..but i'm game if you've done it

Do you have any ideas for Quinoa?? I just heard about it. Any decent raw applications? if not, how do you fix it so it tastes
(like you'd want to eat again?)

[Greco]

Avocado is terrific in a green smoothie, in the Summer when it is in season, I put it in my smoothie and add filtered H2O as needed to create a delicious creamy green smoothie. Of course I add greens with fruit and Vit C and Vit D3...experiment. Avocado in smoothies is delicious.

Greco

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

I didn't know if it would work in a smoothie..was afraid to try it..but i'm game if you've done it

Do you have any ideas for Quinoa?? I just heard about it. Any decent raw applications? if not, how do you fix it so it tastes
(like you'd want to eat again?)

[Dominique]

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

I didn't know if it would work in a smoothie..was afraid to try it..but i'm game if you've done it

Do you have any ideas for Quinoa?? I just heard about it. Any decent raw applications? if not, how do you fix it so it tastes
(like you'd want to eat again?)

I eat Quinoa every day. It's a super food that grows in Peru. It comes in white and a very high prced red. I mix them when I cook them. Sorry to disappoint you, Quinoa can't be eaten raw. Please know, I eat mostly raw.
My only exception is for grains. Quinoa is very high in magnesium and also protein. You make it like most grains...2 parts H20 to one part Q and simmer it down.

http://www.cookingquinoa.net/

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by Dominique

I eat Quinoa every day. It's a super food that grows in Peru. It comes in white and a very high prced red. I mix them when I cook them. Sorry to disappoint you, Quinoa can't be eaten raw. Please know, I eat mostly raw.
My only exception is for grains. Quinoa is very high in magnesium and also protein. You make it like most grains...2 parts H20 to one part Q and simmer it down.

http://www.cookingquinoa.net/

Thanks for the info Dominique! I've been looking for something that's a complete protein package and this looks like it has everything i'm looking for. Can't wait to try it

[nycfem]

Another health food gone wrong story. I'm full of those , as well as some successes!

I had an arugala salad with a dressing I made from raw tahini, lots of garlic, and lots of balsamic vinegar. The bitter arugala (which I love) just did NOT mix with the powerful vinegar, garlic, and tahini! Yikes! I like strong flavors so much that I forget that they don't usually work when all combined!

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

Another health food gone wrong story. I'm full of those , as well as some successes!

I had an arugala salad with a dressing I made from raw tahini, lots of garlic, and lots of balsamic vinegar. The bitter arugala (which I love) just did NOT mix with the powerful vinegar, garlic, and tahini! Yikes! I like strong flavors so much that I forget that they don't usually work when all combined!

heh that's sounds really good i suspect the vinegar was a little too strong.. instead of vinegar why not try lemon and use half as much garlic?? it would be just acid enough to give you that buzz without making your eyes water

[Dominique]

This will be quick, as I am leaving for work. Juicing as a detox is wonderful. Juicing as a diet isn't good. Your body is made to do the whole digestion thing. Juiceing takes that away. If you stop utilizing your bodys natural abilility to digest foods, you will have problems when you start to attempt it again. If you're looking longer term, try smoothies (for the fiber) and juicing.

I am against things like metamucil and benefiber for the same reasons. There are foods that *scrub* the intestines just fine. When you start to use these substitutes, you enable your body to stop making the enzymes that do this for you.

Gotta go, if you have more questions just ask.

[kittygrrl]

Anyone here using this superfood?..I just started this weekend. I'm including it with my green smoothie (1/2 scoop) and also an evening snack mixed with some organic apple juice. I believe its actually making my skin glow..maybe it's just wishful thinking..but heh, I never noticed that before

[1QuirkyKiwi]

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

Anyone here using this superfood?..I just started this weekend. I'm including it with my green smoothie (1/2 scoop) and also an evening snack mixed with some organic apple juice. I believe its actually making my skin glow..maybe it's just wishful thinking..but heh, I never noticed that before

I haven't heard of Amazing Grass per se, is it a blend of grasses and/or blue/green Algae? For many years now I always add 1-3 teaspoons of Spirulina to my smoothies.

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by 1QuirkyKiwi

I haven't heard of Amazing Grass per se, is it a blend of grasses and/or blue/green Algae? For many years now I always add 1-3 teaspoons of Spirulina to my smoothies.

They have different kinds and flavors. I opted for the plain and its a mixture of alfalfa, barley and wheat grass..now the one I got isn't raw but I was reading on their website that they have one that is. So I will finish this out and see..maybe I need both

Spirulina is amazing too..I always get the hawaiian-kine..just cuz

[kittygrrl]

this is from a website that has some really delicious raw recipes this is called a
"Cold Kick Juice"

4 small organic oranges
1 organic lemon
1 organic grapefruit
1 to 2 Tb raw honey
1" cube ginger root
2 cloves garlic
pinch cayenne
(if you like a few cubes of ice)

juice the citrus by hand. Pour into blender
blend & enjoy!

From: nataliakw.com (check it out!)

[Greco]

Hi Veggie lovers,

I haven't gone raw because I enjoy hot food in the Winter

Tonight:

sauteed onions, garlic, sweet potatoes,
olives and broccoli over raw and
lots of it
romaine lettuce

with olive oil

Delicious, and hot

Green smoothie for breakfast

pink lady apples

pears

beet

broccoli

H2O

green powder


enjoy your dinner, and evening, Greco

[Elijah]

I am on day 3 of My juice fast and I am 12 pds. lighter! (I know I don't believe it either) I also have a significant reduction in back pain and My skin is starting to clear. I can't believe how rapidly things are improving. I'm a little bewildered.

I am still struggling with quite a headache, but I am hoping by tomorrow that will improve.

Breakfast today was Carrot, blueberry and apple juice.