[stylist] health

Wed Oct 30 21:01:40 UTC 2013

I'm glad to hear that Bridget. Another thing to remove frm his diet would be 
GMO foods, Monsantos style. Just sayin'.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: [stylist] Cookbook and other writing Tessa

> Having kids makes you think more about this stuff. I cared before, but
> now with Declan, I'm trying my best to make life healthy for him. I even
> researched toxicity levels in car seats, smile. I guess I'd rather error
> on the side of caution with my kids. It's a personal choice, and with
> everything parents have to deal with, isn't always easy adopting
> alternative lifestyles, as it's typically referred too, but for us, it's
> a choice we try our best to make frequently.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lynda
> Lambert
> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 3:05 PM
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> Subject: Re: [stylist] Cookbook and other writing Tessa
>
>
> You are a smart shopper and a smart Mom!
> And, as I was reading this I was thinking of pet foods, too.  We now buy
> our
> pet food at the vets, low fat and no dyes in it. It is well worth the
> extra
> cost, since the food is not mostly fillers, the pets do not eat nearly
> as
> much and they are so healthy and strong.  They are thriving on this food
> and
> in the end it is not so expensive as they don't eat nearly as much of it
>
> because they are satisfied.  Lynda
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
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> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 12:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [stylist] Cookbook and other writing Tessa
>
>
>> There's a lot of foods that help women 40 and over, especially those
>> having problems with weight loss and those who are menopausal.
>>
>> Food, or the lack of, can do a lot for our health. I stopped cooking
>> with salt a few years ago, and we've stopped fastfood trips, and we
>> can just tell the difference in our bodies. We don't do fastfood at
>> all, especially with Declan. If we want hamburgers or something, I
>> make healthy versions at home. We try to buy organic produce and other
>
>> items, and we don't eat red meat often, opting for lean poultry.
>>
>> Three major things to avoid, especially with kids, are trans-fats,
>> high corn fructose and MSG. I research and check nutrition labels
>> before buying food.
>>
>> I recently saw a study conducted by the government that children who
>> switched to all organic diets, two common pesticides were no longer
>> present in their system. When non-organic food was introduced back
>> into their diet, the pesticides showed up again.
>>
>> I think it's worth exploring what diet and foods can do for us, or not
>
>> do, which ever the case may be.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lynda
>> Lambert
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 7:56 AM
>> To: Writer's Division Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Cookbook and other writing Tessa
>>
>>
>> For anyone having digestive issues, constipation, sluggishness, weight
>
>> gain, bloating, foggy mind, and other such issues, I think you may
>> like to read
>> The Virgin Diet, by JJ Virgin.  She's a nutritionist. She  targets  7
>> foods
>> that are making us very sick.  I eliminated them from my own nutrition
>> program and I have to tell you all my symptoms disappeared within one
>> day.
>> It was so amazing. I had been on prescriptions for years for some of
>> those
>> maladys .No more meds for me. It was so simple, and so easy, and I say
>> to
>> myself, why didn't I do this forty years ago.  In her book, she asks
>> that
>> you drop these 7 foods from your diet for only 3 weeks. Then, you can
>> add
>> them back one at a time, and see if you have a reaction to it. But, I
>> would
>> not even consider bring back any of them - because I am feeling so
>> great,
>> dropping those extra pounds, and have abundant energy for every day.
>> It's
>> so easy.
>>
>> Lynda
>>
>> -\\---- Original Message -----
>> From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
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>> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 10:38 PM
>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Cookbook and other writing Tessa
>>
>>
>>> Gluten isn't necessarily bad unless you have a gluten intolerance.
>>> And
>>
>>> many people assume gluten-free products are lower in carbs, but
>>> actually, many of these products are higher, or at least as high, as
>>> products with gluten. You really need to pay attention to nutrition
>>> labels, especially if trying to avoid gluten and have lower carbs.
>>>
>>> Bridgit
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of April
>>> Brown
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 2:06 PM
>>> To: stylist at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Cookbook and other writing Tessa
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Tessa,
>>>
>>>      I'm glad you like the idea.  I have a table top oven I enjoy for
>
>>> a
>>>
>>> lot of foods.  You can buy one at WalMart or Meijers for about $25.00
>
>>> right now.  They are sometimes called a slow roaster, or roaster
>>> oven.
>>
>>> I have several table top grill recipes in my cookbook.
>>>
>>>      Gluten free is an interesting lifestyle - gluten (wheat) is in
>>> everything - even envelope glue.  I somehow managed to get some the
>>> other day.  Actually, I think It was from walking near the bread
>>> aisle
>>
>>> in Krogers.  Not good.
>>>
>>> I'll post a sample recipe that you might enjoy,.  My cookbook is
>>> still
>>
>>> a
>>>
>>> work in progress, so if you see a wording you think should be
>>> changed,
>>
>>> please say so.  Thanks!
>>>
>>>
>>> Sloppy Joes
>>>
>>> Story:I don't remember learning to make this comfort food.Even
>>> without
>>
>>> bread, this is a good dish with a few delicious side vegetables.Store
>
>>> bought gluten free bread is also perfect with this dish.This is one
>>> of
>>
>>> those "to taste and texture" dishes.You might not want to make it ,
>>> if
>>
>>> you're sick, because it may end up too spicy for anyone else to eat.
>>>
>>> Pre-Cooking Preparation:
>>>
>>> A.Timer set to thaw meat for about 2 hours.
>>>
>>> B.Timer set for preparation time set for 10 minutes before you plan
>>> to
>>
>>> begin cooking.
>>>
>>> C.Stay with meal to stir.
>>>
>>> Meal Adaptations:
>>>
>>> Physical Accommodations:Frozen or canned vegetables can be used.Sit
>>> on
>>
>>> a
>>>
>>> stool while stirring.
>>>
>>> Visual Accommodations:Use colored chopping boards.
>>>
>>> Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance: Butter (lactose), Beef,
>>> Chicken, Turkey, Pepper, Spices, Mushrooms, Ketchup, Potatoes,
>>> Barbecue Sauce (gluten, food dyes), Brown Sugar (diabetics).
>>>
>>> Vegan Preparation: Avoid beef, turkey, or butter.Substitute
>>> with:_________
>>>
>>> Choice of meats: 2 pounds of turkey burger or beef burger.
>>>
>>> Choice of pans: 8 inch frying pan
>>>
>>> Choice of vegetables: peas, carrots, mashed potatoes.
>>>
>>> Other ingredients: Dash of salt, spices such as pepper to
>>> taste.Optional: onions.
>>>
>>> Marinate: No.
>>>
>>> Preparation time: 10 minutes.
>>>
>>> Preparation:
>>>
>>> 1.Set vegetables to boil.
>>>
>>> 2.Brown the burger on medium heat.
>>>
>>> 3.Drain if needed.
>>>
>>> 4.Add 1/2 cup of water, and turn temp 1/4 turn lower.
>>>
>>> 5.Add about salt, onions, pepper, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of
>>> barbecue sauce, and 1/2 cup of ketchup.
>>>
>>> 6.Stir, test by taste.Add more ketchup or barbecue sauce as
>>> needed.Keep at a low simmer until most of the juice boils off
>>>
>>> Cook Temperature: Medium to low heat.
>>>
>>> Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes.
>>>
>>> Makes: 4 to 6 servings
>>>
>>> Storage Solutions:Square containers in individual servings with or
>>> without vegetables.
>>>
>>> Counter safe:30 minutes to an hour to cool enough to place in the
>>> fridge
>>>
>>> or freezer.
>>>
>>> Fridge safe:3 to 4 days *Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
>>>
>>> Freezer safe:2 to 3 months *Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
>>>
>>> Reheat Instructions:
>>>
>>> Microwave: Time and temp may vary.
>>>
>>> 1.Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).
>>>
>>> 2.Heat until food is fully hot and reaches a safe temperature.
>>>
>>> 3.Minimum 2 minutes.Add your microwaves time here:______
>>>
>>> Stove Top: Time and Temp may vary.
>>>
>>> 1.Place food in frying pan.
>>>
>>> 2.Add enough water to almost cover food.
>>>
>>> 3.Stir frequently while foot heats, until thoroughly warm, about 10
>>> minutes.Add your stove's time here:______
>>>
>>> Oven Reheating Directions: Time and Temp may vary.
>>>
>>> 1.Place in oven safe pan.
>>>
>>> 2.Add a little water.
>>>
>>> 3.Stir frequently while foot heats, until thoroughly warm, about 20
>>> minutes.Add your oven's time here:______
>>>
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