Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

[Greco]

Break time sometimes the vital life force of
green leafy veggies feels like this in my body





everything translates into life if I let it

green = vital life force = creativity = music = Glass = violins =

Yo Yo Ma = cello = smiling


Have a great afternoon friends, Greco

[Dominique]

That was nice. Eating right, does help you achieve balance in your life. It gets you back to your inner wisdoms. I'm worth it.

Thank you for sharing Yo Yo Ma with us./ YB

[Greco]

Don't mention it YB, you know I love music and green juices

Anyway, here's a link to a new non-profit green website. I listen to this
lady on Sunday's on the computer tons of interviews and incredible latest
information for live food people so check it out

http://responsibleeatingandliving.com/

Have a lovely evening everyone, Greco

Originally Posted by Yellow band

That was nice. Eating right, does help you achieve balance in your life. It gets you back to your inner wisdoms. I'm worth it.

Thank you for sharing Yo Yo Ma with us./ YB

[Greco]

chemtrails not withstanding the Sun was up and out in full force
this morning

my run was meditative I am grateful for the Sun

breakfast smoothie as post work out:

bananas
apples
cranberries (found organic ones)

protein powder
green veggie powder
flax oil
Vit C
a bit of soy milk
H2O

last evening heard an incredible interview with John Robbins the heir
to the Baskin & Robbins company. Its found on the responsible eating
living website I posted the link to it on my last post last evening.

Have a terrific day everyone, Greco

[Greco]

Short run this morning getting hot now

green smoothie

bananas
cranberries
spinach
a bit of soy milk
H2O

wanted to keep it simple this morning
and it was tasty

Have a great day everyone, Greco

[Dominique]

My breakfast jump start was not much different that Grecos, except I used frozen berries and ice cubes, everything else was the same.

I was just outside watering the garden...soon i'll be thinning it. Going into work a little later today, have a Dr. appt this morning.....(just a check up)
It's impossible to get 8 a.m. appointments unless you book them 6 months in advance, or so it seems.

It's awfully quiet in this neigborhood in the mornings now. Then I rememered, the kids are finished with school, so they sleep until at least 11 a.m. (LOL) I'll have to keep that in mind before running any lawn mowers or weed wackers, wouldn't want them paying me back!!!

Went out on a happy hour kayak cruise.(last evening) That was kind of kool. (1 drink limit) anyhow, we went to a marina, they treated us very well, and we paddeled back. 20 people and two guides. Not alot of motorized boats on the water, but many various types of rowers. I saw crew teams, dragon boats, recreational kayakers (us of course) it's nice to see people getting outside and being active.

OK, have a great friday. Be good to yourself, your body will love you for it!

[Greco]

Now that's amazing YB Yes, great minds do think alike! smiling

Alright tonight

sauteed in grape seed oil

spinach cilantro garlic

green chilies onions

with avocado/cucumber
salad

tea

a side note * I shopped for

tomorrow's juicing and meals

and it was so cheap I had to

do a double take

saving money buying food
is terrific

YB, I noticed the grapes are
in as well as papaya!

Have a good evening Veg Folks

Greco

Originally Posted by Yellow band

My breakfast jump start was not much different that Grecos, except I used frozen berries and ice cubes, everything else was the same.

I was just outside watering the garden...soon i'll be thinning it. Going into work a little later today, have a Dr. appt this morning.....(just a check up)
It's impossible to get 8 a.m. appointments unless you book them 6 months in advance, or so it seems.

It's awfully quiet in this neigborhood in the mornings now. Then I rememered, the kids are finished with school, so they sleep until at least 11 a.m. (LOL) I'll have to keep that in mind before running any lawn mowers or weed wackers, wouldn't want them paying me back!!!

Went out on a happy hour kayak cruise.(last evening) That was kind of kool. (1 drink limit) anyhow, we went to a marina, they treated us very well, and we paddeled back. 20 people and two guides. Not alot of motorized boats on the water, but many various types of rowers. I saw crew teams, dragon boats, recreational kayakers (us of course) it's nice to see people getting outside and being active.

OK, have a great friday. Be good to yourself, your body will love you for it!

[kittygrrl]

I tend to love the sweet smoothies and add greens as an afterthought ..a handful of Swiss Chard or Kale usually. I try to include (at least) a cup of seeded grapes, a carrot, a crisp apple (honeycrisp is a favorite) 1/2 of a banana, fresh lemon juice, small orange (peeled), and a Tb of flax and hemp seed with a little spring water depending ..because I like my smoothies on the thin side..

[Greco]

Green smoothies and green juices are fueling my running and yes, yesterday I had my first "healing crisis". It sounds more scary then it is, and is the body's way of cleansing, then rebuilding. Frankly, I was surprised it took so long since I've been taking the smoothies since the Summer, and not eating meat.

This week I cut back on my running to 3mi since I want to increase week after next...felt strange not to do my usual 5mi but am learning that rest is the building phase to running, or any sport/exercise before increasing distance, frequency, or intensity.

So new to green smoothie this am:

chia seeds (for energy)

pear

apple

broccoli

green powder

Vit C

Have a terrific Sunday, Greco

[Greco]

And by the way my Sister is enjoying her smoothies, and she's doing well.

Greco

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by greco

Green smoothies and green juices are fueling my running and yes, yesterday I had my first "healing crisis". It sounds more scary then it is, and is the body's way of cleansing, then rebuilding. Frankly, I was surprised it took so long since I've been taking the smoothies since the Summer, and not eating meat.

This week I cut back on my running to 3mi since I want to increase week after next...felt strange not to do my usual 5mi but am learning that rest is the building phase to running, or any sport/exercise before increasing distance, frequency, or intensity.

So new to green smoothie this am:

chia seeds (for energy)

pear

apple

broccoli

green powder

Vit C

Have a terrific Sunday, Greco

The smoothie sounds very nutritious how does it taste? I'm also curious what you are doing about B12 deficiency that can be problematic in a vegan diet?

[Dominique]

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

The smoothie sounds very nutritious how does it taste? I'm also curious what you are doing about B12 deficiency that can be problematic in a vegan diet?

I take a multi vitamin (just in case). Everybody should. You can't trust that the soil will be rich in mineral. B12 requirements are very low.

[Greco]

Kittygrrl the green smoothie above i delicious fresh tasting I added brazil nuts this am so that made it crunchy as well...energy all day long and then some.

B12 absolutely essential to vegan, vegetarians, and meat eaters as well I've learned. I take liquid B12 under tongue about 100mcg daily, that can be taken through nutritional yeast as well.

Also remember Omega 3 found in flax seeds (among other great nutrients), and guess what? Deep leafy greens, fruit.

Greco

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

The smoothie sounds very nutritious how does it taste? I'm also curious what you are doing about B12 deficiency that can be problematic in a vegan diet?

[Dominique]

November 28, 2011
Meatless Monday: Detox After Turkey Day With This Chickpea, Pepper, and Herb Salad

Posted by Rea Frey / Martha Steward Living Well

What’s better after an indulgent Thanksgiving than a refreshing raw salad? Chickpeas are one of the best sources of folate (they help red cell production and carry oxygen to the muscles) and iron. Iron is best absorbed with vitamin C, which is what makes this chickpea-red pepper combo so powerful. Red peppers deliver more than 300 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin C, imperative for cell repair.
In general, I like to go for beans because of their slimming properties: they help shed fat and improve blood sugar levels.
This no-cook, energizing recipe is perfect on its own or can be tossed onto some greens or sandwiched between whole-grain bread. It's a perfect way to get back on a healthy eating track---and stave off that mid-afternoon slump!

Chickpea, Red Pepper, and Herb Salad

2 15-oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 red bell peppers, finely diced
1 cup cilantro, chopped
1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Toss together all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Chill in the fridge (up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld).

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by greco

Kittygrrl the green smoothie above i delicious fresh tasting I added brazil nuts this am so that made it crunchy as well...energy all day long and then some.

B12 absolutely essential to vegan, vegetarians, and meat eaters as well I've learned. I take liquid B12 under tongue about 100mcg daily, that can be taken through nutritional yeast as well.

Also remember Omega 3 found in flax seeds (among other great nutrients), and guess what? Deep leafy greens, fruit.

Greco

The reference to brazil nuts got to me, I love nuts a lot, altho I seem to be allergic to most of them..but I think I might try using brazils and see if it goes well..I think it would put an interesting dimension to my green smoothie. Thanks