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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.

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Feb 26, 2019
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@mariannj

Leonard, Costco has ready made stuffed peppers and they are really good.

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@mariann
I’ll check those out, thanks!
Jake

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Feb 26, 2019
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@parus

@jakedduck1 Thank you for the clarification. I have asked you in the past-do you still drive?? Congrats on stopping the Fentanyl.

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@parus
Yep, still drive. Getting off Fentanyl was very easy.
How old do you think I am???
Jake

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 27, 2019
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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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@hopeful33250 Here,s my cabin in Northern Pa. It's a combination of colored pencils and markers Its winter so snow on foot and ground .Hope you like it

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Parus | @parus | Feb 27, 2019
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@jakedduck1

@parus
Yep, still drive. Getting off Fentanyl was very easy.
How old do you think I am???
Jake

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@jakedduck1 My asking if you still drive had nothing to do with your age. Good you still can.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 27, 2019
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@lioness

@hopeful33250 Here,s my cabin in Northern Pa. It's a combination of colored pencils and markers Its winter so snow on foot and ground .Hope you like it

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It's lovely. A perfect respite from the daily routine, @lioness! How far were your nearest neighbors? We're there walking trails? I'd love to know the history behind it.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 27, 2019
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I've never posted here before and am not sure what issues everyone is dealing with. I was recently diagnosed with Gastroparesis so I'm learning a whole new way to eat. I'm not a big meat eater, and what meat I do eat has to be very tender and easy to chew. My husband and I have been able to get small top round roasts, about 2 pounds since it's just the 2 of us now. We brown them and put them in the crock pot til cooked and tender, then add carrots, potatoes and sweet potatoes.The sweet potatoes give it a really nice touch that you don't normally get in a stew-type dish. You can also add celery, onions or any other food and spices you'd like in a stew and that fit in with your particular diet. The meat falls apart by the time it's done so I have no problems making sure it's thoroughly chewed. The whole meal is not much work and we freeze half for another time. I like adding rice the second night.
I look forward to the top round roasts going on sale...it's the first food I've looked forward to in quite a while. (Although I also drive around to find Yoplait Greek Whipped Yogurt and eat it with strawberries and/or blueberries. Not sure about the carbs, but it's non fat and has 90 calories).
Thanks for listening, Tracy

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@ktracy- Good morning and welcome to Mayo Connect. Thank you for your recipe, it sounds scrumptious.
You might also want to participate in the Digestive Health Group at Mayo Connect: fhttps://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/
We would also love for you to stay in this group too. We need to learn healthier eating habits and healthier recipes! I know that you have had to learn these!

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ktracyf | @ktracyf | Feb 27, 2019

Thanks to those who liked the top round beef stew recipe. After writing about it last night, I finished the last portion we had in the fridge from Sunday. We still have more in the freezer. I need to eat healthier, too. I don't get online everyday, but I'll be checking in when I do and I also participate in the digestive health group.

Lioness, I like your cabin, I live in Northeastern PA and that could be somewhere not too far from me. Looks very cozy and inviting.
Have a good day,
Tracy

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 27, 2019
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@ktracyf

Thanks to those who liked the top round beef stew recipe. After writing about it last night, I finished the last portion we had in the fridge from Sunday. We still have more in the freezer. I need to eat healthier, too. I don't get online everyday, but I'll be checking in when I do and I also participate in the digestive health group.

Lioness, I like your cabin, I live in Northeastern PA and that could be somewhere not too far from me. Looks very cozy and inviting.
Have a good day,
Tracy

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@ktracyf Sheffield was the town we use to go for our groceries and to wash

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 27, 2019
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@lioness You cabin looks inviting.

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@parus thanks we enjoyed it away from everything

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