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Recipes, Food Tips, Healthy Eating & More

Posted by Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor @debbraw, Feb 22, 2019

Some of the members of the Gratitude Discussion Group were interested in having a place to share recipes and food ideas. I’m hoping that we can use this thread as a place to have that kind of discussion. I’d love to hear your ideas for quick meals, comfort food, healthy snacks, and more.

Personally, I’ve just been through a bad reaction to one of my medications that left me with a very queasy stomach. I would love to hear ideas – or recipes – that might be used when you need to get something on your stomach, but don’t want to overdo it.

Hopefully, this thread will even be a place where we can share recipes for special treats and yummy rewards. It doesn’t always have to be healthy!

I’d love to hear from members who have been part of other discussions AND from new members who have good ideas, recipes and food tips to share. I’m excited to see who might start us off here with an awesome food suggestion!

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Just Want to Talk Support Group.

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 25, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@contentandwell Wonder why some people have good genes and most of us don't do you think..." + (show)
@lioness

@contentandwell Wonder why some people have good genes and most of us don't do you think a past life is to blame? If so alot of us didn't fair so good haha

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It's genetic!

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 25, 2019
In reply to @harriethodgson1 "I am in heart failure, on a low-salt, low-fat, low sugar diet. My recommendation for anyone..." + (show)
@harriethodgson1

I am in heart failure, on a low-salt, low-fat, low sugar diet. My recommendation for anyone else on a low-salt diet: Fix sheet tray meals. You can buy a magazine or book on the topic. Tonight we're having roast chicken (small serving), roasted gold potatoes, with roasted carrots and onions. Easy to prepare on a jelly roll pan and seasoned with Herbs de Provence. Do not eat reduced calorie frozen meals; they're loaded with salt.

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@harriethodgson1- I am so sorry for your struggles, and good for you that you are making such healthy meals! I hope that you will share more recipes!

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Harriet Hodgson | @harriethodgson1 | Feb 25, 2019

I would be glad to share some recipes.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 25, 2019
In reply to @jakedduck1 "@contentandwell I’m in the process of gene testing at the University of California San Francisco for..." + (show)
@jakedduck1

@contentandwell
I’m in the process of gene testing at the University of California San Francisco for Epilepsy research. They’re trying to figure out why I have it among other things. They send it to research scientists around the world.
Jake

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@jake- Good for you! I have participated in many many tests to help science.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 25, 2019
In reply to @contentandwell "@jakedduck1 Jake, you may have said before what causes your food restrictions, but if you did..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@jakedduck1 Jake, you may have said before what causes your food restrictions, but if you did I forget. Do you mind telling that?
Vegetables take on a whole better taste when you roast them. Last night we had baked haddock for dinner and I made roasted Brussels sprouts and parsnips for dinner. Even my husband enjoyed it, and it was easy. Just trim the outer leaves from the sprouts and cut them in half or quarters depending on their size, peel and cut the parsnips, toss in a bit of EVOO, and roast. Yum. Brussels Sprouts got a bad name when people just boiled them. My kids both love them.
JK

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@contentandwell and @jakedduck1

Yes, roasting veggies is a great idea! Keep a variety in your frig. You can add grape tomatoes with asparagus, onions, Brussel sprouts and anything else that you like. Sprinkle with olive oil and some Mrs. Dash (salt-free seasoning) and you got your veggies without the unhealthy add-ons. (You can place them on aluminum foil that has been sprayed with a baking spray and you also have a quick clean up.)

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 25, 2019
In reply to @grandmar "@contentandwell I really don't know if their long lives have to do with their constitution. Of..." + (show)
@grandmar

@contentandwell
I really don't know if their long lives have to do with their constitution. Of course, it would be a factor, just like genetics.
The truth is, the people in the US (as a whole) have a horrible life style! We don't eat well. Our food is processed, we eat large quantities, too much red meat, not enough fruit, veggies or fish, etc. Our lives are overly stressed and we don't take enough time to 'smell the flowers.' So many people don't even take the vacation time they are due. We overextend ourselves financially and things we do. The more we make, the more stressed we become. Our lives are so fast paced!
People in the Mediterranean eat foods that are more natural. Foods like fruit, veggies and fish. People in Japan do not spend hours and hours in food prep. Quick and easy.
So basically, my long winded answer was just to say....eat less, eat fresh, stress less, take care of your mind and soul!
I just have to take some of my own advice!!!!!!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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@grandmar- Good morning. The people in Europe eat much better than we do for sure! I still can't believe the serving sizes in restaurants! I mean, who can eat all of that?

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Harriet Hodgson | @harriethodgson1 | Feb 25, 2019
In reply to @harriethodgson1 "I am in heart failure, on a low-salt, low-fat, low sugar diet. My recommendation for anyone..." + (show)
@harriethodgson1

I am in heart failure, on a low-salt, low-fat, low sugar diet. My recommendation for anyone else on a low-salt diet: Fix sheet tray meals. You can buy a magazine or book on the topic. Tonight we're having roast chicken (small serving), roasted gold potatoes, with roasted carrots and onions. Easy to prepare on a jelly roll pan and seasoned with Herbs de Provence. Do not eat reduced calorie frozen meals; they're loaded with salt.

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Here is a recipe for Tomato-Basil Soup with Shells. It's from my book, The Family Caregiver's Cookbook, and pictured on the cover. The Parmesan cheese garnish may be omitted.

2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 32-ounce carton unsalted chicken broth
1 28-ounce can tomato puree (15 mg. salt)
1 teaspoon salt (may be omitted or reduced)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil (or 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped)
1/2 cup small shell pasta

1. Pour olive oil into soup pot. Add onions and saute for five minutes.
2. Add other ingredients, except pasta.
3. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
4. Add pasta and cook until tender.
5. Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 25, 2019
In reply to @harriethodgson1 "Here is a recipe for Tomato-Basil Soup with Shells. It's from my book, The Family Caregiver's..." + (show)
@harriethodgson1

Here is a recipe for Tomato-Basil Soup with Shells. It's from my book, The Family Caregiver's Cookbook, and pictured on the cover. The Parmesan cheese garnish may be omitted.

2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 32-ounce carton unsalted chicken broth
1 28-ounce can tomato puree (15 mg. salt)
1 teaspoon salt (may be omitted or reduced)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil (or 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped)
1/2 cup small shell pasta

1. Pour olive oil into soup pot. Add onions and saute for five minutes.
2. Add other ingredients, except pasta.
3. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
4. Add pasta and cook until tender.
5. Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.

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@harriethodgson1- Congratulations on your book, and good for you! I will pass it on! Are you also a caregiver?

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Harriet Hodgson | @harriethodgson1 | Feb 25, 2019

This is my 22nd year in the caregiving trenches. My mother had vascular dementia and I was her caregiver for 9 years. My daughter, the mother of my twin grandchildren, died from the injuries she received in a car crash. The twins' father died from the injuries he received in a second crash. The court appointed my husband and me as the twins' guardians/caregivers. In 2013 my husband's aorta dissected. He had three emergency operations and during the last one suffered a spinal cord injury. I've been his primary caregiver since then. These experiences led to a series of books for family caregivers. On Sept. 1, 2020 my 37th book, The Grandma Force, will be released.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 25, 2019
In reply to @harriethodgson1 "This is my 22nd year in the caregiving trenches. My mother had vascular dementia and I..." + (show)
@harriethodgson1

This is my 22nd year in the caregiving trenches. My mother had vascular dementia and I was her caregiver for 9 years. My daughter, the mother of my twin grandchildren, died from the injuries she received in a car crash. The twins' father died from the injuries he received in a second crash. The court appointed my husband and me as the twins' guardians/caregivers. In 2013 my husband's aorta dissected. He had three emergency operations and during the last one suffered a spinal cord injury. I've been his primary caregiver since then. These experiences led to a series of books for family caregivers. On Sept. 1, 2020 my 37th book, The Grandma Force, will be released.

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@harriethodgson1- lol, when did you have time to write? You say that you are in heart failure, backside heart failure? Can you tell me more? How are you feeling and where do you get your energy? I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter and her husband. I was a twin. How are they getting along? How old are they? I'm so so sorry for the heartaches that you have had. I'm also sorry that I am hitting you with so many questions.

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