what did we pack/eat in Europe . . . part 2 of 2
For lunch, we’d stop at a market and buy something like this every day: 1. 6 nectarines 2. 6 large carrots (I never saw baby carrots in Europe) 3. A loaf of whole grain bread (a comedy of communication errors [...]
15 Comments • Continue Reading →easy, quick whole-food snacks/soups, and free wellness programs . . . part 2 of 4
I was telling you about how excited I have been to discover Whole Food Farmacy’s large line of ready-to-eat whole plant foods: www.greensmoothiegirl.wholefoodfarmacy.com Check it out–lots of different plain, sweet, or savory “fast” snacks that are sustaining, nutritionally dense, and easy to grab out of the cupboard. Every one of my kids [...]
10 Comments • Continue Reading →Does God want us to eat plant food? . . . part 4 of 4
The late LDS (Mormon) prophet Gordon B. Hinckley was kinder than I was in my statement yesterday that LDS people are mostly “grossly negligent” in their observance of Word of Wisdom scripture. He said this: “I regret that we as a people do not live [the Word of Wisdom] more fully.” The late [...]
7 Comments • Continue Reading →Does God want us to eat plant food? . . . part 3 of 4
The LDS (Mormon) scripture known as the “Word of Wisdom” was delivered to Joseph Smith in 1833, at a time when virtually all men were smokers and drinkers, and no one knew those were bad habits. The scripture says it is for the “weak and the weakest of all saints,” and it requires things [...]
16 Comments • Continue Reading →good, better best: CHEESE
Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: what’s good, better, and best for CHEESE? Answer: Some people think soy cheese is a good alternative. I think it’s highly processed and not worth the expense. Also, it tastes yucky. Good: cheese made from organic, no-hormones or -antibiotics-added milk Better: raw, organic cheese, no salt added or sea salt added Best: [...]
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***Note: I apologize to all those who have sent me unanswered email questions. I am trying to get to them all. FYI, I prioritize what is blogged over what is emailed. Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: What should I put on my cereal? Most people put fractionated (skim, 1%, or 2%) antibiotic- and [...]
23 Comments • Continue Reading →Eating right on vacation . . . part II
How do you spend your vacation dollars? This is my breakdown of vacation expenses for my family of six (not including boring stuff like gas): Attractions: $729 Disneyland two days, $329 Universal Studios, $570 Wicked = $1,200 Bang for the buck:Lots of fun, family bonding time, and memories–PRICELESS Souvenirs:$28 Wicked CD, $40 t-shirts = [...]
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I want to talk about good, better, and best in nutrition. I got an email yesterday from my cousin who said that the idea of soaking/sprouting grains in advance is overwhelming to her. She probably read my three-part blog on phytates in whole grains. If my cousin’s comment describes you, then don’t [...]
3 Comments • Continue Reading →peer pressure to eat junk food
Tonight my 14-yr. old son Kincade was reading a newspaper comic called “A Doctor, A Lawyer, and A Cop” and started laughing, handed it to me. The kid is saying, “But PLEASE, Mom, you don’t understand how important it is for me to have a pair of new sneakers.” The mom replies, “Or what?! [...]
3 Comments • Continue Reading →Costco Nazi: no sweet potatoes for you!
Today I made my weekly produce pilgrimage to Costco. I don’t even really like sweet potato, generally, but I LOVE the healthy sweet potato fries that we’ve come up with, gsg.com readers and I, served on a bed of cooked quinoa. It’s a 10-minute dinner. I’d ordered 50 lbs. of [...]
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