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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.

imallears | @imallears | Mar 20, 2019

Hi,

I give recipes and food tips assuming that you know if you have a certain condition that it would not be appropriate for you.
I base my recipes on all the things that I can eat which, fortunately for me, is just about everything.

Regards from Mary

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 20, 2019

@imallears I use to be able to also but lately the fibro group came out with this Don't quit posting I can adjust we all should know our limits Going for a coda tomorrow

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Mar 20, 2019
In reply to @hopeful33250 "While avocados are great for many people, please note that they are not the best for..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

While avocados are great for many people, please note that they are not the best for anyone with kidney disease. Here is a list of dietary do's and don'ts for those with kidney disease, https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002442.htm

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@hopeful33250 Yep, Theresa, between kidney disease, fibro, and gout, it's good I like apples and oatmeal. Once in a while I have something I know I shouldn't, knowing I will pay for it the next day or two. But it tastes so good!
Ginger

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 20, 2019
In reply to @gingerw "@hopeful33250 Yep, Theresa, between kidney disease, fibro, and gout, it's good I like apples and oatmeal...." + (show)
@gingerw

@hopeful33250 Yep, Theresa, between kidney disease, fibro, and gout, it's good I like apples and oatmeal. Once in a while I have something I know I shouldn't, knowing I will pay for it the next day or two. But it tastes so good!
Ginger

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I agree, @gingerw. I will often pick and choose my "poison" when it comes to foods that I crave. What a dilemma🤔

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 20, 2019
In reply to @imallears "Hi , That’s interesting about avoiding certain veggies if there are kidney problems....would never think about..." + (show)
@imallears

Hi ,

That’s interesting about avoiding certain veggies if there are kidney problems....would never think about avacados and spinach........still a lot of good stuff to eat though. Thanks for the info.

Mary

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@imallears
It surprised me as well. While I don't have kidney problems I do have another problem with avocados. Thanks for all of your great cooking ideas. I enjoy reading them all. You must enjoy cooking.

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JK | @contentandwell | Mar 20, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@hopeful33250 I will thevothervone is avocado,s I have to try a spread itd good fat and..." + (show)
@lioness

@hopeful33250 I will thevothervone is avocado,s I have to try a spread itd good fat and for my cholesterol would help but cant just eat a slice going to have to mix it with something any suggestions ?

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@lioness. I saw a recipe recently where avocado was used instead of mayo in tuna salad. I’m sure it would be good with egg salad too. I love to put it on a low carb whole wheat bagel or a whole wheat mini bagel. I put in salad a lot too.
They have a short time when they are ready to eat, I end up discarding many because they are suddenly over-ripe. I feel no need to add anything to them.

I like @imallears suggestions too. Speaking of storing them, if you have guacamole leftover, smooth it out and put water on top of it! When you are ready to use it just pour the water off and stir the guacamole, it is supposed to be as good as fresh. I have not tried this myself, I read it last week.
JK

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 20, 2019
In reply to @contentandwell "@lioness. I saw a recipe recently where avocado was used instead of mayo in tuna salad...." + (show)
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@lioness. I saw a recipe recently where avocado was used instead of mayo in tuna salad. I’m sure it would be good with egg salad too. I love to put it on a low carb whole wheat bagel or a whole wheat mini bagel. I put in salad a lot too.
They have a short time when they are ready to eat, I end up discarding many because they are suddenly over-ripe. I feel no need to add anything to them.

I like @imallears suggestions too. Speaking of storing them, if you have guacamole leftover, smooth it out and put water on top of it! When you are ready to use it just pour the water off and stir the guacamole, it is supposed to be as good as fresh. I have not tried this myself, I read it last week.
JK

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@contentandwell Thats a good idea maybe wont go brown then

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Merry, Volunteer Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 21, 2019
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@lioness

@contentandwell Thats a good idea maybe wont go brown then

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Good morning @lioness and everyone. If you rub lemon on the left over pieces of avocado and them wrap it in plastic wrap so that the wrap touches the meat of it it will not brown as much. It's the O2 that causes the browning. I love avocados but have to watch how much I eat because it's fattening, lol

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imallears | @imallears | Mar 21, 2019
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@imallears
It surprised me as well. While I don't have kidney problems I do have another problem with avocados. Thanks for all of your great cooking ideas. I enjoy reading them all. You must enjoy cooking.

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Hi Theresa and all,

I originally joined this forum for hearing loss but find I am enjoying this food related thread a lot. I do love to cook. I am all about nutrition and foods effect on your body and overall health. I’m the one who reads the labels on everything and try to avoid sugar and corn syrup and ingredients I can’t pronounce. Five years ago I was diagnosed with early dry Macular Degeneration. My doctor prescribed eye vitamins and all the greens I can eat. It’s been stable for 5 years. My Doctor loves that. I also have 3 gym classes a week, exercise regularly and eat well. I have more energy at almost 78 years of age than ever, my hair is shiny and skin is clear. I don’t “diet” and I love my nightly wine and dark chocolate and my share of pizza. My osteoporosis has improved and I have no aches or pains. Eating well requires a knowledge about food and nutrition which I find interesting.

My daughter and I love to read cook books. Both she and my son are better cooks than I am. My grandkids eat well at home but all of them eat more fast food than they should.

The young people of today eat way too much fast food...there’s just too many places available. You all know about the obesity epidemic in this country. Cooking well is actually easy and not time consuming but so many people can’t be bothered to learn.
You don’t have to eat like a caveman but you truly are what you eat.

Off my soapbox now.
Thanks and regards from Mary

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 21, 2019
In reply to @imallears "Hi Theresa and all, I originally joined this forum for hearing loss but find I am..." + (show)
@imallears

Hi Theresa and all,

I originally joined this forum for hearing loss but find I am enjoying this food related thread a lot. I do love to cook. I am all about nutrition and foods effect on your body and overall health. I’m the one who reads the labels on everything and try to avoid sugar and corn syrup and ingredients I can’t pronounce. Five years ago I was diagnosed with early dry Macular Degeneration. My doctor prescribed eye vitamins and all the greens I can eat. It’s been stable for 5 years. My Doctor loves that. I also have 3 gym classes a week, exercise regularly and eat well. I have more energy at almost 78 years of age than ever, my hair is shiny and skin is clear. I don’t “diet” and I love my nightly wine and dark chocolate and my share of pizza. My osteoporosis has improved and I have no aches or pains. Eating well requires a knowledge about food and nutrition which I find interesting.

My daughter and I love to read cook books. Both she and my son are better cooks than I am. My grandkids eat well at home but all of them eat more fast food than they should.

The young people of today eat way too much fast food...there’s just too many places available. You all know about the obesity epidemic in this country. Cooking well is actually easy and not time consuming but so many people can’t be bothered to learn.
You don’t have to eat like a caveman but you truly are what you eat.

Off my soapbox now.
Thanks and regards from Mary

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@imallears Hi Mary,

I appreciate you sharing more about yourself and your health journeys as well as your life philosophy! I hope that when I'm 78 I can have your attitude and enthusiasm for life. I'm so glad that you are enjoying Connect and this food-related discussion group. Keep posting, I just love your ideas.

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