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Aynne88 -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/9/2012 5:59:26 AM)


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ORIGINAL: masmiss


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ORIGINAL: Aynne88

Tofu scrambled in a pita pocket with tomatoes, guacomole, and some flax seed. Good fats in guac or avocado.



Maybe some fire roasted red peppers instead of the tomatoes. yum



Yummy! Even better, thanks for the tip!



Aynne88 -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/9/2012 6:04:24 AM)


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ORIGINAL: Toppingfrmbottom

For our budget I need stuff I buy and eat regularly. There's no room for buying specialty things like vegan foods or tofu and not liking them and there for wasting it.




How do you know you don't like it? It basically absorbs whatever you cook with it. Cajun, curry, smokey, crispy sauteed. And like the red peppers you love? Wayyyy more expensive than a block of tofu that costs 2 bucks and I can get 3 meals out of. And fish is really pricey. Eating vegan is cheap. Not trying to tell you to do it, but don't not do it because you think it's pricey. Meat and fish and chicken are pricey. Lentils, beans veggies and tofu? Not pricey.



TheLilSquaw -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/9/2012 6:19:56 AM)

Aynne88 I agree 1000% eating vegan is cheap as hell! I went from us eating 2-3 xs a day to eating 5 xs a days and don't spend anymore money and am getting WAY more nutrients now. I will be the 1st to admit I am still learning, hell there are so many healthy, inexpensive, and quick ways to make meals out there.

You don't even have to eat raw to eat healthy. You can buy the frozen stir fry veggies for 1.99 a bag and that feeds 4 people all you need to do is add some whole grain pasta or brown rice with it if you don't want to add the meat.

You can buy a 13 bean mix for 2.99 and that makes like 8 servings and beans are extremely healthy for you, even if you make a box mix of cornbread or add a whole wheat tortilla and a sprinkle of 2% cheddar to it.

People think eating healthy is expensive. It's not, buying processed "diet" food is. Buying meat is, although healthy meat isn't much more than the cheap hormone feed meat is it still expensive compared to eating veg.





Aynne88 -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/9/2012 6:33:18 AM)


Absolutely!! I love those 13 bean mixes too so many ways to use them!



TheLilSquaw -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/9/2012 6:49:53 AM)

Aileen I make a large pot of beans EVERY Saturday and we eat beans a min. of 1 meal every day. There are even 15 bean mixes out there still inexpensive but even better. Lol

The one thing about eating vegan that I am still getting the hang of is adding the calories and fat w/o the meat.

This morning I added 1/5 of an avocado to my fruit smoothie and it was amazing!

I've added spinach or kale before but this was the 1st time I added the avocado because I am trying to make sure I get my fat / cal count the 1st 2 meals of my day.

For me I still have to physically keep a log of what I am eating, the calories for each food and fat per serving. Otherwise I short change myself and my growing teens which is even worse.

I have to cook for them, then cook for me because our cal and fat needs are different but eh.... it's not that difficult.




AthenaSurrenders -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/9/2012 6:57:57 AM)

I don't mean to hijack the thread but since it was mentioned, does anyone have any tasty recipes for lentils? All I ever do is throw a handful into soup but I'd like to be more adventurous and see if I can persuade my husband to eat them.



TheLilSquaw -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/9/2012 7:18:30 AM)

Vegitarian Sloppy Joe

My UMs and I LOVE this recipe, the lentils are a perfect texture for sloppy joes and who doesn't like sloppy joes! Lol

1 cup uncooked green lentils
4 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
1 green pepper, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon salt
8 oz can tomato sauce
1/4 cup tomato paste


4 to 6 whole kaiser rolls or sesame buns (optional – for serving)

Put the lentils in a small sauce pot and pour in 4 cups water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until lentils are soft. Drain and set aside.

About 10 minutes before the lentils are done boiling, preheat a medium soup pot over medium heat. Saute the onion and pepper in the oil for about 7 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and saute a minute more. Add the cooked lentils, the chili powder, oregano and salt and mix. Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste. Cook for about 10 minutes.




AthenaSurrenders -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/9/2012 7:23:25 AM)

LilSquaw - sloppy joes are one of those things I've heard of but never encountered in real life.
Looking at the ingredients list though it sounds like it might be a winner for convincing hubby to eat a vegetarian dinner.



TheLilSquaw -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/9/2012 7:36:20 AM)

It's EASY and most people have those seasonings and ingredients in their pantry. It's one of the 1st veggie meals I cooked my 18 yr old who is WAY picky and always has something to say didn't say anything. Lol

BTW... if you want to add a little sweetness to your sloppy joe add a couple table spoons of real malassases at the end.

I am all about healthy and easy. LMCAO

This is a wonderful site I have come across, so I can EASILY keep track of my calories and fat count.
http://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/

I print the individual pages out so I can have an easy reference guide.




xssve -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/9/2012 8:11:54 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Toppingfrmbottom

Breakfast I had two eggs cooked in a bit of vegitable oil, only enough to coat pan, 6 baby carrots and 1 bell pepper.
I figure the eggs are the protien.. the veggie oil could be the fat I suppose n then the veggies are the veggies. The veggies are raw.

The fat preferable is supposed to be un saturated, and a very healthy fat.

Am I doing good?

Carrots for breakfast? I guess I can see it, good organic baby carrots are very sweet, sugar helps jump start you after an 8 hour fast.

Nuts are very high in un-saturated fat, I usually have protein shake (whey protein+2%) with a handful of ground almonds, and a half cup or so of berries thrown in.

Whole milk is obviously high in fat, but long story, one of my sons is prone to drinking entire gallons of milk when he gets the chance, so I buy 2% as he already has a weight problem.

Butter is good too, in moderate doses, better than margarine, and Avocado for one is very high in unsaturated fat, as well as chock full of vitamin E - I could live on them things.
Find yourself a copy of Earl Mindell's vitamin bible, it's a guide to supplements but it describes all the key nutrients and what they do, but better yet, in what foods they naturally occur.



maybemaybenot -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/9/2012 10:10:48 PM)


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ORIGINAL: OsideGirl



I beg to differ:

1) Carrots are not recommended on reduced carb diets.



I am a Type 2 diabetic on a 1400 calorie low carb diet. Carrots are considered a non starchy vegatable and I am eat them probably 5 times a week. According to my Dietician they are a " good vegatable " for a diabetic as they have a low glycemic load.

I'm not sure if you are Diabetic, but what I have been told is to concentrate on the Glycemic Load, not the index. I have been a Diabetic for two years and maintained an A1C of 6.2 and am not on meds, just diet controlled.



maybemaybenot -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/9/2012 10:22:34 PM)

FR to TFB:

I don't much care for traditional breakfast foods and never ate breakfast until I became a Diabetic. I take a whole grain crusty roll and slice it in half and measure about 3-4 ounces. I then brush the bottom lightly with olive oil, put some sliced tomatoes on the roll and about 1 ounce of Asiago cheese and top with tarragon. I bake it on the rack in the oven at 350 until the cheese melts/softens. Maybe about 5 minutes. It makes a nice breakfast sandwich and has all the components you need.



kalikshama -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/10/2012 6:29:46 AM)

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I don't mean to hijack the thread but since it was mentioned, does anyone have any tasty recipes for lentils? All I ever do is throw a handful into soup but I'd like to be more adventurous and see if I can persuade my husband to eat them.


Try looking on wholefoods.com for lentil recipes. Here's one (vegans simply eliminate the tuna):

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/lentil-tapenade

Serves: Yields 1 1/2 cups

Spread this rich tapenade on garlic-rubbed pita chips or baguette slices. [Or on top of cooked brown rice.]


Ingredients:

1 cup cooked lentils, drained; reserve liquid
1/3 cup green olives, pitted
2 tablespoons canned tuna
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 lemon, Grated zest of
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons reserved liquid (from cooking lentils)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Extra olive oil, for storing

Method:

In the bowl of a food processor, blend together lentils, olives, tuna and garlic until smooth. With an on-off motion blend capers, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. While the motor is running, slowly add reserved liquid and olive oil. Pack into a crock and pour extra olive oil on top. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutritional Info:
Per Serving:190 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 8g protein

Special Diets:

Dairy Free
Gluten Free
High Fiber
Sugar Conscious
Wheat Free




kalikshama -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/10/2012 6:38:49 AM)

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However we have very, very little money for food and so we cant get super restrictive. We need freedoms to get what's cheap, and will feed us many times over, like a 10 pound bag of potatoes for 1.58. As little as we eat potatoes, that bag will last us months.


Do you still get food stamps? For a few months, I was contributing towards my friend's rent in exchange for his benefits, and learned that it was entirely possible for me to eat quite healthily for $200/month. I never, ever drink soda, I make everything from scratch, which is quite cheaper than buying processed foods, and almost never eat out. I spend more on meat and dairy, but less by buying grains and beans in bulk. I look for sales so I can buy and freeze meat when it's on sale.

Your parents raise turkeys so you can save tons of money on meat. Let us know if you need recipes.

I get a lot of veggies at a local farm stand, where they are fresher and cheaper. I avoid farmer's markets - the one's I've been to are more geared to yuppies, but YMMV.

To find farms near you: http://www.localharvest.org/



graceadieu -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/10/2012 9:56:27 PM)


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ORIGINAL: AthenaSurrenders

I don't mean to hijack the thread but since it was mentioned, does anyone have any tasty recipes for lentils? All I ever do is throw a handful into soup but I'd like to be more adventurous and see if I can persuade my husband to eat them.


Here are my 2 go-to lentil recipes:
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/lemony-lentil-spinach-stew/
http://thehairpin.com/2012/04/saucy-hot-coool



littlewonder -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/11/2012 12:21:19 AM)

look up recipes with "daal" or "dahl" in it. It's basically Indian dishes made with lentils of different types. I love daal dishes. Whole Foods has a daal wrap that is really good.



absolutchocolat -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/11/2012 1:12:37 AM)

FR

not sure if this is in the budget, but i met mollie katzen once and her moosewood cookbook has a ton of amazing, healthy recipes in it.

http://www.amazon.com/Moosewood-Cookbook-Katzens-Classic-Cooking/dp/1580081304



Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/11/2012 2:30:24 AM)

Ive had it. My dad made it. A dish called noriacke or some such I don't know how to spell it, its supposed to be japanese. And I don't know maybe he just didn't cook it right but neither my partner nor I liked the tofu.


Its got mushrooms, tofu, egg noodles and then he puts in chunks of ginnie fowl he butchered from the batch he's raising.


I don't buy bell peppers unless they're like 60 cents a piece better if they're 33 cents. Next season. I will grow them. They're supposedly very easy to grow.
I hate fish and refuse to eat it so no worries about expensive fishes lol.

Cans of tuna are 88 cents or less. That's the only fish I will eat other than the occasional coconut fried shrimp we get when I am taken to eat at woodys as a treat.
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ORIGINAL: Aynne88
How do you know you don't like it? It basically absorbs whatever you cook with it. Cajun, curry, smokey, crispy sauteed. And like the red peppers you love? Wayyyy more expensive than a block of tofu that costs 2 bucks and I can get 3 meals out of. And fish is really pricey. Eating vegan is cheap. Not trying to tell you to do it, but don't not do it because you think it's pricey. Meat and fish and chicken are pricey. Lentils, beans veggies and tofu? Not pricey.



Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: i need a fat, a protien and a veggie in each meal. (11/11/2012 2:37:47 AM)

I never did. I cant have both I don't qualify

I prefers the chickens they butcher to turkies!.
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ORIGINAL: kalikshama

Do you still get food stamps?

Your parents raise turkeys so you can save tons of money on meat. Let us know if you need recipes.

I get a lot of veggies at a local farm stand, where they are fresher and cheaper. I avoid farmer's markets - the one's I've been to are more geared to yuppies, but YMMV.

To find farms near you: http://www.localharvest.org/



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