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through the roof
Exactly, I am getting a sharp increase in my energy levels which is a great thing just have to adjust my schedule am able to make it to the gym by 530am then I'm working intensely all day then do my evening work. Its really quite a benefit not to mention it really tastes good.
Thanks wolfbittenpoet for replying. Have a great week, Greco Quote:
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juicer
I've been juicing once a day for about two weeks maybe three anyway do see a little change in my skin hair still silver at the temples but I don't have an issue with that so looking forward to other positive changes.
The biggest change I noticed almost immediately has been the energy increase. And I also juice my greens, and for my smoothie add super green powder. I think the spirulina is delicious as well. My juicer is one Jack Lalanne had been selling, don't laugh works alright for now smiling soon though I want to invest in a better one. Champion I understand is one of the best juicers out there so I'll see. Thanks Semantics that photo of the juice looks tempting. Have a terrific week, Greco Quote:
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This recipe came in an e mail from Better Homes and Gardens
Linguini with Fresh Veggies Makes: 4 servings Ingredients 16 thin stalks fresh asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced 6 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (21/4 cups) 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter* 1 9-ounce package refrigerated linguini pasta, or substitute angel hair pasta 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil Directions Trim asparagus. Remove tips; set aside. Bias-slice asparagus stalks into 1-to 1 1/2-inch pieces; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes and cook about 2 minutes, stirring often. Add asparagus stalks, wine, and salt. Cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Add asparagus tips; cook uncovered, for 1 minutes. Add butter; stir till melted. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Return to pan and toss with asparagus mixture and basil. Note: The butter is used in this recipe to bind the sauce. Margarine might not be an effective substitute. |
Another BH & G recipe for grilling
Southwestern Black Bean Cakes with Guacamole Ingredients 1/2 of a medium avocado, seeded and peeled 1 tablespoon lime juice Salt Ground black pepper 2 slices whole wheat bread, torn 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves 2 cloves garlic 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 1 to 2 teaspoons adobo sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 egg 1 small plum tomato, chopped Directions For guacamole, in a small bowl mash avocado. Stir in lime juice; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Place torn bread in a food processor bowl or blender container. Cover and process or blend until bread resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer bread crumbs to a large bowl; set aside. Place cilantro and garlic in the food processor bowl or blender container. Cover and process or blend until finely chopped. Add the beans, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and cumin. Cover and process or blend using on/off pulses until beans are coarsely chopped and mixture begins to pull away from side of bowl or container. Add bean mixture to bread crumbs. Add egg; mix well. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Lightly grease the rack of an uncovered grill. Place patties on rack. Grill directly over medium coals for 8 to 10 minutes or until patties are heated through, turning once halfway through grilling. To serve, top the patties with guacamole and tomato. |
Nearly homemade veggie soup
No salt added Vegetarian Vegetable Broth 1 to 2 boxes depending on size of batch you want to make No salt added corn 1 can No salt added green beans 1 can No salt added tomato paste No salt added fireroasted tomatoes 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 fresh cloves of garlic 2 carrots one julienned one finely diced 1 stalk of celery diced 1/2 medium onion diced 1 cup of cooked pasta (optional) 1 cup of cooked rice (optional) 2 tbsp worchestire sauce 1 tsp of tabasco sauce Pepper to taste preferably fresh ground salt to taste (optional) Italian seasoning Place garlic, celery, and onion in pot with small bit of olive oil. Allow to saute while you open your cans and drain the veggies. Open your broths. Place broth over the garlic, celery, and onion. Add your veggies both canned and fresh. Add tomato paste. Stir well. Start adding the seasonings and worchestire sauce. Allow to cook for an hour or so stirring occasionally. When veggies are tender add the pasta or rice and the hot sauce. Add more pepper or worchestire sauce if desired. Allow pasta to heat through. Serve with fresh bread or rolls. Homemade croutons are also awesome. Sometimes I add diced potato or kale or collards to this mix. I only warn if you don't like garlic this soup is probably not for you. |
A Great Day
Today took green juice and a green smoothie to work
still working on the last of the green juice all delicious. Thanks guys WolfyOne, and Wolfbittenpoet for the great and EASY recipes you posted today. I'm cooking brown rice and black beans (frijoles negros) which I love last evening found the Veganrican on youtube and he made a lot of our traditional food which can absolutely be made vegan like yucca w/mojo (garlic, olive oil) and onions And about that Energy thing was awake at 2am I kid you not and I wondered now what? I wrote, read, had breakfast (Lean Crunch w/soymilk) headed for the gym at 5am and was out by 7am worked all day now home to work a little more then read and head to sleep yeah that ENERGY thing is something I really need a new schedule for :cigar2: and no I'm not giving up my cigars I'm a cigar smoking vegan go figure Greco |
smoothie
Well, today I took my green smoothie to work it is staple now for me.
And a zip lock of walnuts, and raisins for snacking, feel I have to have something to bite into and not only liquid. Tonight will juice cucumber, dill, lemon, and pineapple we'll see how it turns out. Looked at the fake franks, and fake bacon but decided they didn't look very appetizing so I'll be sticking to fresh, and powdered green veggies, grains and legumes, nuts and seeds. Still drinking coffee, and smoking cigars about one a week at most. enjoy your evening, Greco |
I make pizza a lot, and
Pete likes sausage on her pizza, so I buy Yves, which is spicy and delicious. |
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I don't like many faux products in general, and
I forgot the brand of the hot dogs I really like, I am pretty sure that Yves pupperoni has less salt and junk than the original. |
green II
My green smoothie for the day is a given at this point
It is delicious, gives me energy for the whole day This early evening made a quick chopped spinach with mushrooms and roasted garlic (love garlic) over about a cup of quinoa Very fast cooking, and easy As I'm feeling my body with these greens I notice a difference in cooked and the green juices/smoothies and how I feel, my energy levels. On the green juices = lots of crazy, wonderful energy green smoothie= sustained energy cooked veggies and grains= very comforting quiet energy I am usually in touch with my body and the way it feels and since going completely vegan this body awareness has really increased. Waking early, very early, and toward the end of this week have dialed it down a bit. I'm seeing that I like very simple, fresh meals, and juices really good with just these who knew? Other positive changes as well. So, anyone else find any changes you'd like to share? Sensing people even more then usual, this may not be a great thing, but I'd rather know than not so its good. Have a good one, Greco |
Hey, greco, I've been loving your posts on this thread (and elsewhere, of course). What is the recipe for this green smoothie that you like so much? Jennifer
PS Quinoa is the only grain that is both a complex carb and a protein, so it's a great one to have! |
love buckwheat!
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juicy juic
nycfembbw,
In answer to your question about the green smoothie: #1 banana tofu (some days no tofu) soymilk green veggie powder includes spirulina, chlorophyll red stuff includes lots of berries Vit C powder (approx 5,000mg) aloe vera (every other day) #2 dill banana pineapple green powder red stuff Vit C same as above aloe vera same as above spring H2O green juices are fresh leafy greens tomorrow: green chard cucumber lemon carrot apple Quinoa is light and tasty. thanks, Greco Quote:
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cravings II
craving for oysters hit today
I love seafood but haven't had any since the Gulf oil disaster and now am vegan so they are a sweet memory so instead am having sauteed green chard with garlic onions olives and boiled sweet plantain (platanos maduros) delicious and easy My juicy juice#2 was unbelievably good I wasn't sure it would be and used the rest of the chard for dinner cooked Enjoy your evening, Greco |
Qunioa Rocks!
I love love love quinoa! It's so very versatile!
I make a lovely banana applesauce cake with ground quinoa. I will also use it like rice or noodles. And...for breakfast it's super yummy with some raw sugar (I can't eat refined sugars in the morning :| ) I think besides the banana, quinoa is a perfect food. Quote:
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oysters
still craving oysters
banana/pineapple juice I thought about adding vanilla and coconut milk to make it a dessert but today had the juice only delicious for dinner as follows: spinach green chile enchiladas with mozzarella cheese (no queso fresco tonight) brown rice frijoles negros picante sauce invented will see how it turns out so far so good enjoy your Sunday and week ahead Greco PS How have you dealt with cravings for other foods since becoming vegetarian/vegan? |
creme brulee - vegan style :)
i drained and cracked, peeled, & shredded a coconut. thinking about making a creme brulee this afternoon. i've had it before, and not only are the recipes simple, they are delicious!
greco, i've never juiced- usually, i eat so many fruits and veggies throughout the day there's no issue with getting my daily requirements [and then some!]. today, with the weather being 97 degrees Fahrenheit, an ice cold fruit juice [with coconut milk] sounds good! happy week coming to you all. http://vegangoodeats.com/2010/07/la-...pour-le-vegan/ http://veganvisitor.wordpress.com/20.../creme-brulee/ soy-free- http://wholelivingdaily.wholeliving....llenge-14.html |
dessert
violaine,
that dessert sounds good I love coconut appreciate the links as well. Greco Quote:
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i made banana carob muffins instead.
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http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._4335356_s.jpg they are really good. i used- carob powder, carob molasses, agave power, xanthan gum, baking soda, vanilla, bananas, wheat-free/gluten-free all purpose flour mixture = i make the flour blend, egg replacer, earth balance, almond milk, sunflower oil, and love! i found the places [french] with farm animals at a tag sale, and they are so wonderful to use. |
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