I Need To Eat Healthy ! - Page 14

Worth1 · February 28, 2016

Stir fry=sesame oil and hot chili oil from the same.

Worth

AlittleSalt · February 28, 2016

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Today I made my first stir fry. I've been craving vegetables lately. I bought zucchini, red bell pepper and snap peas. I didn't think of mushrooms.
I was almost out of oil so I used some coconut oil I have for dry skin. I've shied away from frying with it because I thought it'd make everything taste like coconut. But it didn't and for once I didn't burn what I was cooking. Delicious! The perfect crispness!

I have found the best time to try something/s different is when I'm hungry for certain food groups. Maybe this is a good time to try a few vegies that you have always put off? I have never eaten an artichoke - the name says to me, "I ought to choke" It's going to suck if I find out that Artichokes are one of my favorites after 50 years of not trying them.

In a way, a lot of us are in the same boat. I can learn from you eating more healthy.

Sun City Linda · February 28, 2016

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Originally Posted by ginger2778

Yes, it doesn't smoke! There are 3 oils that are the best for cooking because of their high smoke point: Coconut, Avocado, and Peanut

The current healthy thinking is to cook with only those 3, and yes have EVOO, but only raw like on salads. Also, use butter rather than margarine, much healthier.

I also use Grapeseed oil which Costco carries.

Sun City Linda · February 28, 2016

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Today I made my first stir fry. I've been craving vegetables lately. I bought zucchini, red bell pepper and snap peas. I didn't think of mushrooms.
I was almost out of oil so I used some coconut oil I have for dry skin. I've shied away from frying with it because I thought it'd make everything taste like coconut. But it didn't and for once I didn't burn what I was cooking. Delicious! The perfect crispness!

Great news! I also first bought coconut oil for dry itchy skin but now I use it for all kinds of high temp cooking, even taco shells!

Worth1 · February 28, 2016

Coconut oil chocolate candy.

Worth

Deborah · March 1, 2016

I've re-discovered what a delicious snack raisins are! Beats the heck outta my old chip habit!

matereater · March 2, 2016

Keep up the good work Deb !

Deborah · March 2, 2016

Thanks everyone.

clkeiper · March 2, 2016

Deborah, I have noticed (out of necessity to eliminate dyes) that the less junk food (sugar specifically) I eat the less I desire to have it. It is as if sugar is addictive... No! say it aint so?! things such as peppers and carrots that have high sugar for a vegetable just isn't the same kind of sugar. There aren't the munchy cravings for me like there was before I started eliminating the dyes out of my diet. And to be quite frank.. dyes are mostly in the junk food to give them a better appearance or addictive flavorings to want more and more... so eliminating the dye pretty much eliminated most junk food.

Deborah · March 5, 2016

Yes, I believe you. And I've heard that diet Coke makes one crave sweets even though it's not sugar. I tried stevia on oatmeal-bleah! It has a weird aftertaste.

Cole_Robbie · March 6, 2016

Blackstrap molasses is the only sugar I buy. It has a lot of flavor, and nutrients, too, believe it or not. Molasses is what is left over after sugar is stripped of all its nutrition in the process of making white sugar.

Worth1 · March 7, 2016

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Originally Posted by Cole_Robbie

Blackstrap molasses is the only sugar I buy. It has a lot of flavor, and nutrients, too, believe it or not. Molasses is what is left over after sugar is stripped of all its nutrition in the process of making white sugar.

No good pecan pie is worth a hoot without it.

Worth

Deborah · March 8, 2016

I sure like baked beans with a dribble of molasses over them. I'll bet molasses over vanilla ice cream would be good too.

MissionGardens · March 8, 2016

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Originally Posted by Sun City Linda

Great news! I also first bought coconut oil for dry itchy skin but now I use it for all kinds of high temp cooking, even taco shells!

Coconut oil is awesome, really helps with dry skin for dogs as well as people. Made a big difference for me here in the desert. We also put a teaspoon in our dachshunds dinner eat night. Very noticeable difference in coat softness and shininess. We were able to take one dog off steroids to help keep her from licking.

Deborah · March 9, 2016

Is any dog cuter than a doxie? I'm glad they're doing so well. My aunt always had doxies.

March 1, 2016	#201
Deborah Riding The Crazy Train Again Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Marcos, California Posts: 2,562	I've re-discovered what a delicious snack raisins are! Beats the heck outta my old chip habit! __________________ "The righteous one cares for the needs of his animal". Proverbs 12:10

March 2, 2016	#202
matereater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S.E. Michigan (Livonia) Posts: 1,264	Keep up the good work Deb ! __________________ Steve Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult

March 2, 2016	#203
Deborah Riding The Crazy Train Again Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Marcos, California Posts: 2,562	Thanks everyone. __________________ "The righteous one cares for the needs of his animal". Proverbs 12:10

March 2, 2016	#204
clkeiper Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 4,350	Deborah, I have noticed (out of necessity to eliminate dyes) that the less junk food (sugar specifically) I eat the less I desire to have it. It is as if sugar is addictive... No! say it aint so?! things such as peppers and carrots that have high sugar for a vegetable just isn't the same kind of sugar. There aren't the munchy cravings for me like there was before I started eliminating the dyes out of my diet. And to be quite frank.. dyes are mostly in the junk food to give them a better appearance or addictive flavorings to want more and more... so eliminating the dye pretty much eliminated most junk food. __________________ carolyn k Last edited by clkeiper; March 2, 2016 at 04:55 PM.

March 5, 2016	#205
Deborah Riding The Crazy Train Again Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Marcos, California Posts: 2,562	Yes, I believe you. And I've heard that diet Coke makes one crave sweets even though it's not sugar. I tried stevia on oatmeal-bleah! It has a weird aftertaste. __________________ "The righteous one cares for the needs of his animal". Proverbs 12:10

February 28, 2016	#196
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	Stir fry=sesame oil and hot chili oil from the same. Worth

February 28, 2016	#200
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	Coconut oil chocolate candy. Worth

March 6, 2016	#206
Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	Blackstrap molasses is the only sugar I buy. It has a lot of flavor, and nutrients, too, believe it or not. Molasses is what is left over after sugar is stripped of all its nutrition in the process of making white sugar.

March 8, 2016	#208
Deborah Riding The Crazy Train Again Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Marcos, California Posts: 2,562	I sure like baked beans with a dribble of molasses over them. I'll bet molasses over vanilla ice cream would be good too. __________________ "The righteous one cares for the needs of his animal". Proverbs 12:10

March 9, 2016	#210
Deborah Riding The Crazy Train Again Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Marcos, California Posts: 2,562	Is any dog cuter than a doxie? I'm glad they're doing so well. My aunt always had doxies. __________________ "The righteous one cares for the needs of his animal". Proverbs 12:10