topic Re: No More Fruit! in Kitchen

No More Fruit!

RinaRina — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:30:22 GMT

When you're tired of cooking, what do you eat that's healthy?

I can't eat any more fruit!

I've had enuf!

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vermint — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:33:21 GMT

I love a fresh spinach salad, with sliced mushrooms, some chopped hard-boiled egg, and a light vinegarette dressing. In season, I'll also add some sliced strawberries. Yummy!

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ECBG — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:34:54 GMT

For a break we pick up stir fry that's heavy in vegies, or do a white pizza with extra vegies.

He won't eat a salad with a protein on tip. Salad with a meal is no problem.

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SharkE — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:36:30 GMT

just made French bread basted with Oiive oil from King Arthur. Man, whole house stinks of garlic hahahhaaha

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Imaoldhippie — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:37:52 GMT

Salads, you can buy steak strips already marinated to add to the salad, shrimp, ham slices,eggs. We eat rice with veggies and use the same steak strips for the meat. Just a couple of ideas, hope it helps.

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software — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:50:10 GMT

Fruit is not that good for you anyway unless you pair it with protein.

Mom had it right to give us peanut butter & jelly sandwiches back in the day

Variety is best, a little fruit, a little protein, lots of veggies--cooked or raw.

Try to mix colors-- yellow, red, green, etc.

All of the above suggestions are good.

@RinaRina

Re: No More Fruit!

ECBG — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:55:13 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
just made French bread basted with Oiive oil from King Arthur. Man, whole house stinks of garlic hahahhaaha

@SharkE,Girl, you can do that anytime in my house!!!

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kitcat51 — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:02:58 GMT

My go to is a sandwich, there are so many interesting breads & wraps available now or use lettuce leaves. A little turkey, a slice of cheese & lots of veggies is my favorite... it's easy & filling.

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wagirl — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:05:14 GMT

How about veggies with hummus? I LOVE cucumbers and hummus. And if carbs don't freak you out, cut up some naan to eat with it. Tuna in tomatoes is good too, or on crackers or make mini pizzas on triscuit crackers. Avocados on toast is yummy. How about deli turky spread with cr cheese wrapped around a dill pickle. Hard boiled eggs are good too. Just watch the amounts you eat.

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yellowrose — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:24:34 GMT

1 (17 ounce) container 2% Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 cup finely chopped kale
1 cup finely chopped spinach
4 scallions, finely chopped
1/3 cup water chesnuts, finely minced
1/3 cup red bell pepper, finely minced
1/3 cup carrot, finely minced
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dillweed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Combine and fridge for few hours. It's a copycat recipe of TJ's kale/spinach dip.

I keep a container of cup up veggies in the fridge, but it's good with crackers also - I like those littlle square wheat ones.

I also add a little hot sauce or red pepper flakes to my dip for a little kick.

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on the bay — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:37:32 GMT

I sometimes make a lettuce sandwich with mayonnaise because I don't feel like making anything lol!

Or I'll eat a chunk of lettuce.

I do like sandwiches and will make tuna fish or a salad with hard boiled egg, sometimes tuna, almonds, beets, whatever you want to throw in there.

Cucumbers plain or with huumus or cream cheese are good too.

A spoonful of natural peanut butter or on a piece of toast.

Come on over-I'm an expert out of making things when there is nothing in the refrigerator to make lol!

Re: No More Fruit!

qualitygal — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:15:26 GMT

I don't know what your diet is like, but there's cream cheese, put it inside some lunch meat or meat you've got as leftovers, and enjoy. Have some salads. You're only limited by what med's you're on and your likes and dislikes. The latter you might have to work on. How about some hot dogs or sausage, with ........ hey just do other meals in place of your fruit meals.

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Barbara-QVC — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:19:26 GMT

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Sweetbay magnolia — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:29:53 GMT

I enjoy a smoothie with frozen sweet potato, carrots, cauliflower/brocc, spinach, a few cubes of pineapple or mango, fresh banana, and a splash of skim milk. Yum. In the summer I add fresh mint. There is some fruit but just for a tad of sweetness. The carrots are sweet, too, sometimes the cauliflower.

In the winter I have to turn on the space heater because it makes me cold but I still enjoy it.

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Carmie — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:40:28 GMT

I just go to my freezer and thaw something out. I have homemade soup in there all of the time. Also stew and leftover cooked chicken in freezer bags.

Sometimes I make a salad or a quick omelet with whatever veggies I have.

My DH likes breakfast foods for dinner and I can have that on the table in minutes.

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kaydee50 — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:24:27 GMT

Weight Watchers, Lean Cuisine or Healthy Choice. Have them 2 to 3 times a week.

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sidsmom — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:31:54 GMT

@software wrote:
Fruit is not that good for you anyway unless you pair it with protein.

As a PSA for everyone reading,

Fruit, by itself, IS good for everyone!

Full of fiber, vitamins, minerals.

Mother Nature never would design fruit that has to be

mixed with something else to be considered healthy.

🍏🍎🍐🍊🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🍍🥝

Re: No More Fruit!

RinaRina — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:04:43 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
How about veggies with hummus? I LOVE cucumbers and hummus. And if carbs don't freak you out, cut up some naan to eat with it. Tuna in tomatoes is good too, or on crackers or make mini pizzas on triscuit crackers. Avocados on toast is yummy. How about deli turky spread with cr cheese wrapped around a dill pickle. Hard boiled eggs are good too. Just watch the amounts you eat.

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YUMMY! And minimal prep! I love cukes, hummus, tuna, tomatoes & avocados. Unfortunately, I can rarely FIND edible avocados.

The stores around here sell them when they're hard as rocks. Takes at least two weeks to ripen .. or they just rot.

Thanks for the suggestions.

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RinaRina — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:08:08 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia wrote:
I enjoy a smoothie with frozen sweet potato, carrots, cauliflower/brocc, spinach, a few cubes of pineapple or mango, fresh banana, and a splash of skim milk. Yum. In the summer I add fresh mint. There is some fruit but just for a tad of sweetness. The carrots are sweet, too, sometimes the cauliflower.

In the winter I have to turn on the space heater because it makes me cold but I still enjoy it.

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Wow! I've never mixed veggies with fruit in a smoothie. Are those RAW veggies?

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sidsmom — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 14:12:30 GMT

@RinaRina wrote:
@Sweetbay magnolia wrote:
I enjoy a smoothie with frozen sweet potato, carrots, cauliflower/brocc, spinach, a few cubes of pineapple or mango, fresh banana, and a splash of skim milk. Yum. In the summer I add fresh mint. There is some fruit but just for a tad of sweetness. The carrots are sweet, too, sometimes the cauliflower.
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Wow! I've never mixed veggies with fruit in a smoothie. Are those RAW veggies?

@RinaRina

The sweet potato is cooked.

Vegetables used are raw...broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, greens, etc.

Fruit is used for sweetness but adding the sweet potato might make it too sweet...just according to your taste preference.

Vegetables have always been included smoothie mix.

One of the original recipes was spinach, banana, apple.

We just fancy after that!