tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85498145038681040652024-03-13T12:43:21.401-04:00Whole Food, Plant Based Living for KidsThis is my family's journey to eating a whole foods, plant-based diet, and how we got our kids on board and excited about it.haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-13213763471374448212011-11-21T17:56:00.000-05:002011-11-21T17:56:40.946-05:00Need A Motivational Boost?Do you need a gentle "kick in the pants" to stay in control of holiday eating? I've blogged about the <a href="http://www.21daykickstart.org/" target="_blank">21-Day Vegan Kickstart</a> in the past, which will start up again after Jan 1. But what about NOW -- with the Thanksgiving and Christmas season looming ahead? If you want to avoid the typical weight gain of 5 to 10 holiday pounds, why not join a group of like-minded and similarly motivated people.<br />
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Dr. Joel Furhman, food guru extraordinaire, has a <a href="http://www.drfuhrman.com/events/holiday-challenge/" target="_blank">Holiday Challenge </a>going on. Why not check it out and join? You'll get the lasting benefit of journeying through the holiday season without gorging yourself, without gaining weight, but he's also offering (drum roll) PRIZES! Can anyone say, Florida!?<br />
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Check out <a href="http://www.drfuhrman.com/default.aspx" target="_blank">his website here</a>, and take some time to explore the uber-valuable information on his site, including podcasts and books. Two if Dr. Fuhrman's books are on my Christmas wishlist, for sure!<br />
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Here's to the beginning of a plant-strong, healthy holiday season!haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-75746470279388436292011-11-02T17:05:00.000-04:002011-11-02T17:05:24.528-04:00Ashland "Local Roots" Firmly Planted!<a href="http://www.localrootsashland.com/" target="_blank">Local Roots</a> in Ashland...You are sooo welcome here! Finally! We have year-round access to fresh, local goods, including fresh produce, honey and syrup, breads and more. Local Roots just opened about a month ago in a warehouse space in downtown Ashland, and I've been every Saturday so far, with one or both of my daughters in tow.<br />
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Go ahead and support our local producers, and sign up, volunteer, and most importantly BUY!haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-59758359135937154382011-11-02T14:19:00.000-04:002011-11-02T14:19:36.970-04:00Plant-Based Diet Now Accessible to All With the Release of The Complete Idiot's Guide!Don't miss the new release of dietician Julieanna Hever's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Idiots-Guide-Plant-Based-Nutrition/dp/1615641017/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317668655&sr=8-1" target="_blank">The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition</a>. <br />
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Whether you're still looking for the right time to jump on the healthy eating (and living) bandwagon, or you need a boost in your journey, this book is a lifesaver! It's an easy-to-follow guide with loads of recipes and tips for newbies. Check out Julieanna on <a href="http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/prehistoric-diet-pt-1" target="_blank">Dr. Oz's show</a> or on her <a href="http://www.plantbaseddietitian.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.<br />
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Stay tuned for more regular blog posts; it's been a bit sparse around here-- for lots of reasons. But we're gearing up for some interesting new posts and some fun new ideas, as well as an update on our family's adventure with plant-based, whole food nutrition.<br />
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See you soon!haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-62356880125425285332011-06-02T22:58:00.001-04:002011-06-02T23:04:36.512-04:00Check Out How Your Favorite "Healthy" Fast Food Options Fare: Subway, I Thought We Were Friends?This just in...Subway's Fresh Fit 6” Turkey Breast Sub failed the test, a recent report by the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) claims.<br />
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Oh no! This is my go-to choice of eating establishment in our small little town's vast array of fast-food options and extremely limiting healthy choices. At Subway, if you add mayo (or any of their dressings, except little ol' oil and vinegar) and fattening cheese, their sandwiches score low.<br />
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I always get the Veggie Delight, and word on the block is that <i>Subway on Claremont</i> packs the most veggies in their sandwich. We love the Claremont Subway!!! When we frequent other Subways in town (believe it or not, there are three), I practically have to BEG for extra veggies. every. time.<br />
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Actually, to be truthful, my family has avoided this location because one particular member of the family doesn't like its cramped quarters. Go figure: said family member is from NYC, so I was pretty shocked when this information was released. I guess this person has had his fill of small, cramped spaces.<br />
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Here we come Big Sky Country!<br />
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Back to the topic at hand: Subway and its Sandwich Artists:<br />
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The mindset just isn't there: if you take meat and cheese out of your diet, you have to fill up on veggies -- so don't skimp on the veggies Sandwich Artists! You don't want to mess with a hungry plant-eating crazy lady!<br />
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However, my new friend at <i>Subway on Claremont</i> got it right away. Let's just say if you go in the evenings, you're more likely to get a real Veggie Delight sandwich that will fill you up.<br />
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So, check out the <a href="http://www.pcrm.org/newsletter/jun11/worst_healthy_fast_foods.html">news report</a> and find out how your favorite fast-food meal fares.Will you be surprised to see McDonald's on the list? Um, that was a joke.<br />
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It's circle time, so please share: What's your favorite healthy fast food meal? Is it really healthy?<br />
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And don't hate on my endorsement of <i>Subway on Claremont</i>. Good food establishments in Ashland are few and far between. The good ones deserve the ink.<b><br />
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This is an interesting read, and, while you may not agree with everything Bittman says, it's worth considering: spend money on healthy foods or treating disease. The choice is up to you, really, not necessarily the government. Vote with your dollars and your stomach.<br />
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Check out Bittman's article, and leave your comments.haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-61828708546593707372011-03-28T14:33:00.000-04:002011-03-28T14:33:45.873-04:00Kickstart a Plant-Based LifestyleThe Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) is hosting another round of its <a href="http://21daykickstart.org/">21-Day Vegan Kickstart</a> on April 4. Get in on the action and access plant-based recipes by joining <a href="http://support.pcrm.org/site/PageServer?pagename=21day_vegan_kickstart&JServSessionIda003=upegog3qg1.app234c">here</a>.<br />
You can also download an app, which includes recipes and the 21-day plan.<br />
Even if you don't want to follow the plan, there are a lot of great recipes on the program. I've used a bunch in my recipe rotation!<br />
If you join, let us know how it goes.haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-63212648071875530122011-03-24T18:58:00.000-04:002011-03-24T18:58:30.736-04:00Plant Based Diet Hits Low Income CommunityI love this idea. Engine 2 released an article describing their participation in a plan to provide plant-strong education for lower income families with serious health risks. I love the fact that there are groups out there thinking about these things and acting on them on a large scale. It's great that we can all impact our family and friends, but the community projects are fun too.<br />
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Check out their report <a href="http://engine2diet.com/the-daily-beet/expert-team-brings-plant-strong-health-to-food-bank-community/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheEngine2Diet+%28The+Engine+2+Diet%29">here</a>.<br />
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The organization heading up "<a href="http://www.earthsave.org/about1.html">Meals for Health</a>" within the food bank community is <a href="http://www.earthsave.org/">EarthSave</a>.<br />
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I can't wait to hear the results of the study. They're collecting information to document health transformation and lifestyle changes. They will even have mentors available for participants. Isn't that we all need? A mentor to just get us through the change?<br />
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Consider asking a friend or acquaintance you know who is plant strong to take you to that next level. Feel free to ask your questions here too.haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-66134118550992359782011-03-21T12:33:00.000-04:002011-03-21T12:33:43.382-04:00QuinoaInteresting article from the NY Times on Quinoa. I never knew it was related to beets and spinach, but I guess that's what makes it a power food.<br />
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The article also includes some interesting observations about food prices as demand grows and the impact on grower nations. I guess taste for processed junk food is universal, unfortunately.<br />
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In our house, we never waste Quinoa. It tastes great by itself, and I never throw any of it away -- it is pretty expensive. I would love to try it in a drink, too. Too bad the article doesn't show readers how to make the traditional Bolivian drink.<br />
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Has anyone come across a recipe? I know I'll be searching for one.haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-29371139446069995482011-03-14T20:27:00.000-04:002011-03-14T20:27:59.459-04:00Normalizing High Fructose Corn Syrup<div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have any of you seen the latest <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEbRxTOyGf0&feature=related">commercial </a>endorsing high fructose corn syrup? SNL did a parody that was pretty funny, but the message remains. </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As Michael Pollan stated in his book "Food Rules," avoiding high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is beneficial because it means you're basically avoiding highly refined foods (because HFCS is in MOST processed foods) and foods with a high sugar content.</span></div><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In this book, he says i</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 140%;">t isn't... </span></span><br />
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</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 140%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 140%;">It just doesn't sit well with me that a lot of our food supply has an artificial ingredient in it, even though it's from corn, to "soup" it up. What's the point? Why not put government subsidies toward fresh food? Wow. That's the most "political" I think I've ever been in a post. What's your view on the matter? </span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div>haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-8062487153468300502011-02-28T16:47:00.000-05:002011-02-28T16:47:07.423-05:00UK Dietary Guidelines Support Vegan DietThe Seattle Times recently issued an article regarding the new Dietary Guidelines released in the UK. The article focuses on the guidelines' suggestion for eating less red meat and includes studies that show negative health consequences as a result. It's interesting to see how other countries are responding to the relationship between health and diet.<br />
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Despite our current economic "crisis" in America, we continue to be one of the wealthiest countries, with a majority of citizens accessing calorie-rich, yet almost nutrient-free and not necessarily healthy, foods. This raises a completely different issue, but one that has certainly influenced our culture of diet and lifestyle. Enjoy the article.<br />
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<a href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2014326657_apeumedbritainredmeat.html">UK Dietary Guidelines</a>haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-78443362480316314992011-02-28T16:36:00.000-05:002011-02-28T16:36:35.690-05:00Funny VideoI'm posting a link to a video. entitled "Ask Your Doctor About Meat."<br />
It has a modicum of humor, shock value, and contains at least some truth. Enjoy!<br />
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"<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_84ItZvU64">Ask Your Doctor About Meat</a>"<br />
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This blogger has been pretty busy lately with other writing projects, but promises to return to regular blog postings soon. New topics are piling up! Stay tuned.haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-32492257253544361792011-01-20T10:29:00.000-05:002011-01-20T10:29:09.554-05:00New BeginningsWe are well into January and most of us have probably made some kind of resolve to change some habits and eat healthier. The Whole Foods, Plant Based Living for Kids blog wants to help you along the way. I have to confess that recently I have been allowing myself too many "treats."<br />
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True Confessions:<br />
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<ul><li>I recently bought donut holes AND ate them.</li>
<li>My sweet spot is "Hint of Lime" chips with salsa. The salsa is good....but the chips are LOADED with fat and not whole grain. Yes, I've indulged.</li>
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</ul>One site I look to over and over again for good recipes is "Whole Foods." They have a series of Health Starts Here recipes that are a surefire way to get back up on the horse. Check them out <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/browse-recipes.php?CID=health-starts-here">here</a>.<br />
I recommend the "Grain Stuffed Red Peppers." Share some new recipes you've tried that are keeping you on the straight and narrow.haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-65944300688665924512011-01-13T08:42:00.003-05:002011-01-13T08:43:03.323-05:00Sugar<span style="font-size: small;">From today's Anticancer, a new way of life post:</span><br />
<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="messageBody" style="font-size: small;">The average teen consumes 28 teaspoons of added sugar per day - The American Heart Association</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="messageBody" style="font-size: small;"> How much sugar do you take in each day? Pick a day this week and count the grams of sugar you eat. Are you surprised?</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="messageBody" style="font-size: small;"> Don't forget about 21-Day Vegan Jumpstart. It's in full swing but you can still sign up for emails <a href="http://pcrm.org/kickstartHome/">here</a>.</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="messageBody" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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Today's topic: the importance of a low-fat diet.<br />
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Cooking greens is easy, and the nutrients are abundant. Some greens have tougher stems- collards, kale, and chard-and it may be preferable to remove them before cooking. Others have stems that cook tender: spinach, watercress, and turnip greens. Adding a little lemon juice or vinegar to your cooked greens makes some of the nutrients even more bioavailable.<br />
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Buy some greens on your next shopping trip and add some lemon. If you're still eating meat, steam some greens and put chicken breast on top of it. Try it as a side. Start small, about a scoop full. Let us know about your experience.haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-44483200962281489532011-01-02T20:27:00.000-05:002011-01-02T20:27:51.303-05:00Kickstart the New YearPCRM (Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine) began a new <a href="http://pcrm.org/kickstartHome/">Vegan Kickstart</a> for the new year. Are you joining? Lots of recipe ideas, tips, menus and videos to get you started. Check it out at:<br />
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http://pcrm.org/kickstartHome/haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-28363213594735790212011-01-02T20:25:00.002-05:002011-01-02T20:25:06.447-05:00Add Your Voice!New survey up on the blog. Do you have any New Year's goals for adding whole foods to your diet? Chime in!haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-51020188387365558692010-12-21T16:22:00.000-05:002010-12-21T16:22:36.018-05:00Guest Blogger: Nelia!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">I was going to discuss nuts today, since it’s the Christmas season. I love nuts and I love that stores sell them in the shell (and also shelled): children (and adults) LOVE to crack nuts. I remember one of my daughter's preschool centers was cracking nuts, although each child could only crack 2 per day.</div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">Today, I’m going to interview a “nut”: my daughter Nelia. I hope you enjoy a child’s perspective of whole foods, plant-based eating.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: What do you like about being vegan?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: I’m not a vegan.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: What are you?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: I’m not a carnivore, I’m not a vegan, I’m not a vegetarian.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: Do you eat animal products?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: Yes. I do.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: Like what?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: Meat, eggs, cheese, yogourt.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: Do you drink milk?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: No, not animal milk. I drink Almond milk. Original.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: Did you like switching to Almond milk?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: No, at first I didn’t. But I got used to it and, yeah.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: What fruit do you like?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: Canteloupe, a lot. And, well, oranges, apples, raspberries, blueberries.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: What about veggies?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: Carrots. Cauliflower, lettuce. That’s really all.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: What do you like about how eating plant food helps the environment?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: Actually, it doesn’t really help the environment because you’re taking fresh air out of the planet. Cause when you…plants give you oxygen. If you see lettuce just anywhere or a plant and you pick it up and then they die for a flower. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: What about being green? Are you green?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: Yes, I am very much. I like recycling and I once picked up trash in our neighborhood. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: Are you motivated to eat well so you can be healthy?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: Kind of. If I have too much energy, then I’ll go crazy. If I have too much energy, then I’ll get hyper if I don’t let it out, because if I have a bunch of healthy stuff then it gives me energy in school and I’ll be sitting in school.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIh-pTOgDHKuPw4-lIuoCQL_d07RgqZMoMOg59jGJwWQ-Tyb53IiA7zMOQGgev8Z5RKlX0DCLPa8OuJupwdx50xyJSpyRzVPhTH5QcLmLvuX68qIjPfK0DiuSJYfCRFB89Hb85hWgGK1TI/s1600/Nelia+christmas+tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIh-pTOgDHKuPw4-lIuoCQL_d07RgqZMoMOg59jGJwWQ-Tyb53IiA7zMOQGgev8Z5RKlX0DCLPa8OuJupwdx50xyJSpyRzVPhTH5QcLmLvuX68qIjPfK0DiuSJYfCRFB89Hb85hWgGK1TI/s320/Nelia+christmas+tree.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: So, is that why you still eat animal products?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: Well, yeah. I still need my protein. I can’t live without bacon!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: What would you tell other people who are trying to eat healthy by eating more plant foods?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: Well, I would tell them it’s okay to have some cheese or milk, because those don’t really make your stomach upset, and I would tell them that cut off the sugar a little bit. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: How do you cut off sugar?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: Well, you can like, have ice cream once in a while and popsicles once in a while. You should get things with low sugar, like when I eat my popsicles they are real fruit juice. The flavoring and coloring [of popsicles in general] have sugar in it, and it’s not healthy for you. The real fruit juice has less sugar and it’s healthier for you.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: Have you given up candy?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: Um, well, yeah, kind of. I still eat ice cream and popsicles, but that’s not really candy. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: What candy do you eat?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: Only sometimes I have candy, and it’s usually like Reece’s or Snickers because they handed out Snickers in church once and [my teacher] Mrs. Jackson hands out Snickers and Reece’s.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Q: Thanks for sharing, Nelia.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">N: You’re welcome.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Well, folks, that’s the real, hard truth in our household. She’s obviously half on board. Lourdes, her sister, declined an interviewed. She would have made me look like a much better WFPB mom! That’s the reality in our family: two of us are die-hard and two are, well, holding their own!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I hope you find some good, quality choices this Christmas and New Year’s, but, as Nelia said, it’s okay to still have some animal products and sugar…once in a while.</div>haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-72180672011551733312010-12-06T20:56:00.000-05:002010-12-06T20:56:24.885-05:00Green SmoothiesI didn't post last week. Sorry! I have been working on other projects, but, in the meantime, my enthusiasm has not waned for the<a href="http://wfpbforkids.blogspot.com/"> smoothie</a>. In fact, it has only increased. Breakfast is the perfect and probably best meal to put all of your efforts into. You probably reap the most rewards from this meal. Your body is just gearing back up into full swing from "rest" mode and you need calories -- and nutrients that count. I keep hearing experts talk about making breakfast that big meal, not dinner. The smoothie is the best way I've discovered so far to get those calories in, but I'm talking about valuable calories -- calories that pack a punch.<br />
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I've discovered a really great addition for the smoothie, which I heard about multiple times but never came across any in the stores around my area. I finally happened upon a "green" product for smoothies at Trader Joe's. Love them! They have their own brand, called "<a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/">Trader Joe's </a>Super Green Drink" powder, and there's two flavors. I chose berry. This honestly tastes like chalk when mixed with Almond Milk (vanilla flavored Almond Milk, no less). I didn't care, though. I have been faithfully putting a schoop of green drink powder in my morning smoothie. Everything else that I put into the smoothie masks this unpleasant taste. The "pièce de résistance": it provides 8000 units of Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) per scoop. Now, the label says that if I were to eat 3.5 oz of cherries, I would get 670 ORAC units. Broccoli is 900 ORAC. I was impressed the moment I read the label. But what was this ORAC? (This <a href="http://www.oracvalues.com/">cool site </a>lists lots of of ORAC foods values. <br />
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ORAC is basically a term that describes the power that antioxidents have. Remember I was putting a few handfuls of spinach or kale in my smoothie? Well, this by far replaces that!<br />
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Now, you may think I'm a hypocrite for endorsing a powder product. "Whole Food" appears in the title of the blog, so how can I recommend this? Well, it's called reality I guess. I'm sure there's purists out there who are aghast at what I just said. However, I'm a realist. We take baby steps here that we hope will lead to lifelong lifestyle changes.<br />
Another check in the "plus" column for green powder is that the entire canister was $20.00 for a month's worth of servings. I figured that cost less than buying spinach or kale (in the same quantities) for the month. Never mind the care to keep the kale fresh, or to cook it, bag it, etc. This seems like a no brainer for busy moms, students, people who work, or people who are currently alive on this planet. (Once the spring and summer harvest hit, though, I'll have to go back to fresh greens.)<br />
Think about it. If I could one day (insert evil laugh here) sneak this into my children's smoothies, I'll have hit the jackpot. Of course, the "green" color of the powder completely takes over the smoothie, unless I include berries, and the girls will spot the intruder within a nanosecond of me handing them the smoothie. That is, if I can even get Lourdes to eat a smoothie! She's still a work in progress in the smoothie department. I'm thinking about sitting them down and just talking to them about veggies and what this powder does. I'm already brainstorming ideas for how to present these powerhouse ORACs. I have to get creative. Pull out all the stops. Put my dignity and respect on hold. Truly, I'm thinking this might go the same way that flaxseed did. They tasted a pinhead's amount of ground flaxseed; their highly sophisticated, highly trained tastebuds detected no offending flavors. I'm now allowed to sprinkle flaxseed, in small amounts -- not nearly the heaping 1 teaspoon that I use, on sandwiches and so forth.<br />
If I start small, maybe they'll let me sprinkle some green powder in a smoothie or even on peanut butter. I can tell you that I feel great getting two servings of veggies (AND 6000 ORACs) along with 3 servings of fruit in my breakfast alone. Top that with flaxseed and I'm already ahead of the game on my omega 3s for the day. Almond milk provides healthy fats and peanut butter some good protein. I drink this around 7:30am and I'm honestly full until about 11:00am, when I usually have another snack.<br />
I'll keep you posted on "the talk." For now, let me know what kind of smoothies you're trying at home. Are you "green" yet?haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-39766129134443205672010-11-23T12:26:00.000-05:002010-11-23T12:26:57.330-05:00Smoothie Heaven<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal">Yummo. Jamba Juice. Orange Julius. Healthy Homemade. Which one of these is not like the other! Do you remember the Sesame Street lyrics? </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">One of these things is not like the others, <br />
One of these things just doesn't belong, <br />
Can you tell which thing is not like the others <br />
By the time I finish my song? <br />
<br />
Did you guess which thing was not like the others? <br />
Did you guess which thing just doesn't belong? <br />
If you guessed this one is not like the others, <br />
Then you're absolutely...right! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">(See the video on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etuPF1yJRzg">YouTube</a>!)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal">I'm taking you waaaaay back now, aren't I?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Smoothies are a great way to get your fill of nutrients and super foods; however, most commercial smoothies are high in sugar and sometimes fat. A real-fruit smoothie can get really pricey, too.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I’ve taken to having a smoothie each morning to get a couple of servings of fruit and veggies in, along with some other goodies. I’m trying desperately to get our girls on board, but they are just not biting…or are they?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This is generally what’s in my smoothie:</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://wfpbforkids.blogspot.com/2010/11/almond-milk-new-dairy-in-my-life.html">Almond milk</a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Mixed frozen berries</div><div class="MsoNormal">Banana</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://wfpbforkids.blogspot.com/2010/11/healthy-oils-omega-3s.html">Ground flax seed</a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Almond Butter</div><div class="MsoNormal">2 handfuls of <a href="http://wfpbforkids.blogspot.com/2010/11/leafy-greensyou-know-you-want-to-read.html">spinach</a> (sometimes kale)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I’m a good mother, so of course I want the girls to experience the same awesomeness of flavors and health, right? </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The girls have other ideas, however. Lourdes wants just a banana and almond milk. Nelia wants to use her favorite raspberry yogourt and frozen raspberries. Well, what’s wrong with me? Let 'em have at it! I’ve forgotten the baby steps motto. My protégées are voicing their desires and willing to try it, but I’m already miles ahead wanting them to seriously consider putting raw spinach into a drink. Hello! Let me take a moment to get back up on that proverbial horse.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I didn't know this blog would give me the opportunity to scold myself, er, rather realize the potential that can come from this. I'm always learning and failing and trying again, too. We’ll probably have smoothie snacks when they get home from school - THEIR WAY.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">If you’re a parent trying to change your child’s diet, let him start with what he likes If you’re an adult and you’re trying to change your own eating as well, don’t despise small beginnings. When you get brave, add some spinach, or compromise and add one leaf at a time. You won’t even know it’s there; I promise.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Another thing for parents to consider is age appropriateness. I find that Lourdes is much more rational, probably because she’s almost 11 and is on the cusp of the cognitive thinking stage. I can usually talk to her about the facts and she’s able to make a good decision. Nelia, who’s 8, on the other hand, is still a card carrying member of the “I don’t have to if I don’t want to” club. ‘Nuff said! Introducing new things and being content with what she will eat, for now, is progress. Consider your child’s stage of development and their personality, and go easy on yourself. Consider your own development, too! Baby steps. We'll all get “there” soon enough.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Happy Thanksgiving!</div>haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-28198482810086336982010-11-16T09:29:00.000-05:002010-11-16T09:29:07.857-05:00Almond milk: the new dairy in my life<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:RelyOnVML/> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal">You can’t miss the attention plant-based eating is getting. Even former President Clinton has gone on record advancing plant-based eating as the x-factor in reversing his own heart disease. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I can feel the ground shaking already. Dairy has been a bastion of the American lifestyle, much like red meat. However, there is solid evidence that consuming animal products increases the risks of various diseases (see <a href="http://www.thechinastudy.org/">The China Study</a>). Milk, along with cereal products, is fortified with things like Vitamin B12 and D and has been touted as the catchall savior to mask the many nutrients and vitamins that are missing in the American diet. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Almond milk is one plant-based option to replace milk. I imagined myself drinking glorious glass after glorious glass of almond milk, but how would my family accept this change? My husband, Paul, who will enthusiastically eat any and every food item served to him, balked the most. My partner-in-healthy-eating abandoned me when I needed him most. He was surely resting on his traditional laurels.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I wasn’t quite sure how even I would perceive this unfamiliar milk alternative.<span> </span>I have always loved milk. I’m not a freak about it, like people who <i>have</i> to drink milk with fresh-out-of-the-oven cookies; however, milk was like my favorite pair of winter p.j.’s: warm, comfortable, and we knew each other well. My favorite evening snack is a bowl of cereal with milk. I ended up trying several varieties of almond milk, unsweetened, original, and vanilla, until I found one I liked. I was disappointed that the consistency was so creamy, but I had been drinking skim milk my entire life; what did I expect? Apple juice is thicker than skim milk! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I spent many a morning and evening laying it on rather thickly, escalating “ooohs” and “mmmms” heard over my cereal bowl with almond milk. <span> </span>I wasn’t untruthful. I really did like it, but I desperately wanted Lourdes and Nelia to notice what a great life I was living, high off the fat of the land of some almond farmer in California.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Such good sports they were. My ploy worked and they were willing to try it. Nobody hurled or gagged. Just acceptance.<span> </span>I now had two cohorts on board, and Paul eventually got in the action as well.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Our daughters are now split down the middle on variety. There are hotly-contested debates on the qualities of Original vs. Vanilla. Which makes me happy. No, makes me giddy! Passionate discussion means love. They love almond milk.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">If you want to get in on plant-based goodness and can imagine your face on a carton of “almond milk,” dive in, my friends. If the strange names of whole grains like quinoa and kamut freak you out, start with milk. You have to model what you teach to get your family on board. Wait for your kids to get curious. If you have to beg, do it. Let them try a small amount with some cereal, hot chocolate, or some other favorite. If they hate it, wait, and have them try it again. Don’t be ashamed if you have to resort to some of my tactics here. I share them freely with other parent-partners-in-healthy-eating.</div>haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-26969358579981235792010-11-12T10:08:00.002-05:002010-11-12T10:08:32.021-05:00Weigh in on ThanksgivingCheck out the new survey on the WFPB blog!haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-28033324062916738092010-11-12T10:04:00.000-05:002010-11-12T10:04:24.123-05:00Thanksgiving TwistWith Thanksgiving coming upon us, you'll want to check out Whole Food's <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/">website</a> for alternative recipes. In my family, I know I can't convince people to forego turkey; my husband can't wait to have turkey! There would be a revolt if I even mentioned it, and I'm not hosting so I can't impose that on other people anyway. <br />
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I am looking around for good harvest recipes so I can bring some different dishes. I know I don't want to end my Thanksgiving day with my pants unbuttoned because I'm so full, but I now some people are probably looking forward to that experience.<br />
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I have found some great recipes at the <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/">Whole Food's site</a> that I'm going to try, such as the <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2808">Lentil Loaf</a>. I recently made <a href="http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2010/10/health-starts-here-sweet-potato-quinoa-cakes/">Quinoa Cakes</a>, and they were delish! I shared them with a friend and she loved them (right Julie? -chime in!). These recipes are both reminiscent of stuffing, and I'm still on the hunt for a good veggie dish to bring as well. Another great site is the <a href="http://www.21daykickstart.org/">21-Day Vegan Kickstart</a>, by PCRM.<br />
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So, as you plan for Thanksgiving, take a baby step. Think: whole foods, plant-based, nutrient rich, healthy fat. Add one dish that is an alternative to your traditional meal. Why not try a low-fat version of sweet potatoes, for example. Sweet potatoes are so good for you, but we generally slather them with butter and marshmellows.<br />
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The baby step for this week is try a new Thanksgiving dish and share your experience here. What are you planning on making?haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-42138055612573656572010-11-09T10:55:00.000-05:002010-11-09T10:55:45.303-05:00Healthy Oils: Omega-3sThe style of this post is different. I'm shifting modes from stories about experiences with Whole Foods, Plant-Based (WFPB) eating with kids to a little education. Why? I firmly believe you have to know why to change in order to change. That change will then impact your entire family.<br />
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<b>Omega-3s</b> <br />
Our topic for today is omega-3s. We've all probably heard about these "good" fatty acids that need to be part of our diet, but how does this work?<br />
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The first thing to know is that omega-6s, the "bad" fatty acids, compete with omega-3s, "making them less available to your body. The ideal dietary ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s is about two to one, but people eating the standard American diet today typically have a ratio of more like fifteen to one."<br />
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<b>Benefits</b> <br />
Wow. There are so many benefits of omega-3s, and we'll review just a few: "They have been shown to:<br />
<ul><li>reverse heart disease</li>
<li>boost immune function</li>
<li>fight degenerative disease</li>
<li>enhance fertility</li>
<li>improve mental health</li>
<li>promote healthy skin</li>
</ul>An adequate supply makes you:<br />
<ul><li>less vulnerable to inflammatory and autoimmune diseases</li>
<li>less likely to have asthmas</li>
<li>less prone to many mental and emotional disorders, including depression and Alzheimer's"</li>
</ul>Good sources of omega-3s include flaxseed and flax oil, fatty wild fish like salmon, herring, mackarel, and sardines. Lesser amounts are found in walnuts, hemp seeds, leafy greens and canola and soy oil.<br />
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<b>Flaxseed</b> <br />
Flaxseeds prove to be the best choice because they contain "lignans that lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease, and lower the risk of breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer." And flaxseeds "contain none of the pollutants and heavy metals ... that are increasingly common in today's fish."<br />
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So, what should a responsible parent do? In our family, we buy ground flaxseed and I freeze it. It must be kept cold to stay fresh. I put smaller amounts in a shaker (kept in the fridge) and we "shake" the flaxseed on everything. My kids think it takes like nothing, and they don't mind putting it on PB&J, in soups, etc. However, I think it has a mild nutty flavor. This is one easy thing you can do this week to improve your health and your family's.<br />
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<b>Take Action</b><br />
But how do you keep those omega-6s down? You won't like this answer. John Robbins, the author I've been quoting here, recommends three steps:<br />
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<ul><li>Get most of your fat from whole plant foods (are you surprised???) such as nuts, seeds, and avacados.</li>
<li>Use extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil rather than oils high in omega-6s such as sunflower, safflore or corn oil. (Start checking your labels! You'll be surprised at how many foods contain these oils.)</li>
<li>Limit your consumption of processed and fried foods, and avoid anything even partially hydrogenated, for these are often high-omega-6 oils (see a <a href="http://wfpbforkids.blogspot.com/2010/10/baby-steps.html">previous post</a>).</li>
</ul><b>Baby Steps</b><br />
know, you probably groaned at the last one especially. Remember: baby steps. Instead of immediately banning all fried foods, instead of the fries with your burger, get a salad next time. Encourage your kids to get a side of veggies. Share a side of fries and have everyone get a veggie side. Remember, you are transitioning. It's not a race. This is for the long term.<br />
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Break out some flaxseed and try it with some of your lunches. Or, put it on the dinner table and require everyone to at least sprinkle a little bit on their food. Any change is a good step toward WFPB success. Share your stories! We want to hear about your successes and failures.<br />
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(All quotes from <a href="http://www.foodrevolution.org/">John Robbins</a> "Healthy at 100," also author of "Diet for a New America.")haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549814503868104065.post-53675828216006921432010-11-08T18:32:00.000-05:002010-11-08T18:32:06.341-05:00SnacksToday's post focuses on healthy snacks. Unless you offer healthy options, kids inevitably choose their favorite standby.<br />
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Our girls love french fries. Their mom loves french fries. On the rare occasion, we treat ourselves to fast food fries; however, it is really possible to enjoy these on a regular basis, if I make them at home.<br />
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After school today, I was chopping potatoes for a soup. I had about half a potato leftover and decided to slice it into little rounds and pop them into the toaster oven for an after-school snack.<br />
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One thing that is tricky about making these fries is cutting all of the shapes the same width and depth. Otherwise, the cook at different speeds. Our girls don't like brown spots on their fries (which is, to me, the best part when it really gets toasted). A friend, and chef, recently gave me this tip for even cooking: put the slices or fries on a plate and zap them in the microwave for a minute to get them started. Then, pop them in the oven. Lightly salt when done.<br />
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Best french fry practices:<br />
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<ul><li>Use either a basic Idaho potato or try sweet potatoes!</li>
</ul><ul><li>Use a spray oil with your pan, or you'll be scraping off the potatoes, trying to salvage precious bites.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Preheat your oven at 425, and time your potatoes. The thicker the slice, the longer they'll need to bake.</li>
</ul><ul><li>And, please, DO NOT fry these. They are healthy BECAUSE you are baking them and not dipping them in oil. </li>
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Don't forget to make it fun. Let your kids help if they want to. The more we bake and cook here, the more interested Lourdes and Nelia seem in eating the food. I'm teaching Lourdes to follow a recipe on her own right now, and it's so much fun. Or simply let them pig out on the fries. We serve ours with organic ketchup from Trader Joe's that contains "organic tomato purée, organic sugar, organic white vinegar, salt, organic onion powder, organic spieces." It contains no partially hydrogenated soybean oil.<br />
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Enjoy! Share what new snack you try in your house.haralvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308220141553658586noreply@blogger.com0