Recipes, Food Tips, Healthy Eating & More

@merpreb
Hi,

Turmeric is great for inflammation..I sprinkle the powdered turmeric over veggies or put it in soup. I have been drinking Japanese Matcha powder as a tea or sometimes I put the powder in applesauce. I settled on a brand I like called UJIDO which is a ceremonial brand. The good matcha powder is not cheap but a little goes a long way.

It’s an acquired taste. I sometimes drink it as a tonic , as a sipping tea I need honey in it. It has 3 times the caffeine as regular green tea so I don’t drink it much after 2. However, it doesn’t make you jittery. There’s a plethora of benefits associated with it due to the fact that’s it’s rich in antioxidants and vitamins. It claims to boost metabolism and burn calories, improve cognition, improves mood and make you more alert and energetic and is great for immunity and heart health.

The powder is necessary...not the tea bags because there is so little of the matcha in it. You use hot , not boiling water which will destroy the ground leaves. I always have it before my 3 weekly gym classes and usually have it about 5 times a week. But do your research on the different brands. Can be found in places like Whole Foods, Sprouts or health food stores.

I do feel more energetic and focused but I have to say that my diet is a very green one...spinach, kale ...full of veggies and fruit...and at age 78 I have no aches or pains (I do exercise)....my skin and hair look good..my weight is low. I have good genes which is a major factor. I’ve also been eating like this for a long time. I have crappy hearing, the beginning of macular degeneration which has not changed in 5 years and osteoporosis which has improved but nothing organically wrong. Both parents had basically healthy long living families and siblings so I was off to a good start.

I love this healthy living topic because of all the people who have such an interest in living life as it is meant to be lived despite any physical limitations or medical conditions. Reading about the experience of others who offer insight into their philosophy and who offer suggestions and recipes makes me want to go out and shout at everyone I know who does not care what they put into their bodies and then moan about things they can actually take some control over....and change. Ooh....here she goes again.
And the people on this forum (other topics too) seem to have such a great sense of humor and basic kindness that comes through.

Fl Mary is making personal pizza tonight on a Naan (mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, avacado) along with a good Cabernet and the ever popular dark chocolate .I’ll be jogging my way over to the oven soon....(it’s not that far)

@jakedduck1

I doubt that nothing is as bad as diet sodas. I think the nut milk is really OK, still has protein. I just recently tried the Oat milk.

Is the oat milk better tasting? Higher in calories and sugar?

@merpreb
Hi
No, not just that I don’t like it. I suppose I don’t like it mostly because it’s so painful to do. I didn’t have so much trouble when I was taking Fentanyl and Percodan. Now I just take Percodan but haven’t taken any in 2 months. Maybe that’s why I bellyache so much, lol. I use to clean the house from top to bottom and cook everyday. As far as walks go No, I don’t get out. I walk around the house mostly. My chronic pain limits me. Feet, legs shoulders, neck & back. I’m suppose to have both shoulders replaced and back surgery which I have so far refused. My overall general health is good.
Jake

@merpreb
No, I’m not kidding about doing things. I use to clean the house top to bottom and cook up a storm. My Neuropathy has gotten worse from the bottom of my feet to just above my waist. Both shoulders need replaced due to severe Arthritis from years of falling and surgeries. I’m limited to the time I can stand.
Jake

Glyphosate or Round-up weed killer in some foods. It causes cancer.
Here is the list with the highest levels of glyphosate include:

Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch
Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars, Maple Brown Sugar
Nature Valley Granola Cups, Almond Butter
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios
Nature Valley Baked Oat Bites
Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars, Oats and Honey
Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter
Nature Valley Granola Cups, Peanut Butter Chocolate
Nature Valley Fruit & Nut Chewy Trail Mix Granola Bars, Dark Chocolate Cherry
Nature Valley Granola Protein Oats n Dark Chocolate
Multi Grain Cheerios
Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares, Blueberry
Fiber One Oatmeal Raisin Soft-Baked Cookies
Nature Valley Granola Peanut Butter Creamy & Crunchy
Nature Valley Biscuits with Almond Butter
Bon appetit,
Jake

Haha, FUN, we have a different definition of fun.
Why can’t you have bananas or oranges? What does the potassium do or not do.
Jake

Has anyone in California seen Oat milk in stores? I haven’t.
Jake

@hopeful33250 What did you think of the Oat milk

@jakedduck1 There goes my Cheerios what's left