Guest guest Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hi Im [irish]karen, on step 5(ish) doing the programme for over 2 years. I was a veg prior to RR but re-introduced free range chicken into my diet. At the moment im having trouble finding veg protein sources. Im in Ireland and the options are tofu/soy and soy makes me anxious, linda mc cartney which has wheat in it...which i am intolerant to (it also has sugar in the flavourings) and quorn which works out very expensive. Currently im eating chicken, eggs and a mixture between linda mc cartney stuff (it was on sale...im poor lol) and quorn (mostly quorn tho)looking at a tight budget has anyone any ideas for some protein sources? I asked a month or two ago on the budgeting list but most people eat meat... so any help will be appreciated thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hi Karen, welcome to the list!! Check out the files section of this group. There's a very long list with a lot of items on it. You may be able to find some options there. These days in order to get the amount of protein I need I have been layering protein sources, basically having more then one type per meal. It helps me get enough in, and make sure I don't go overboard on anything LOL. For example, tofu generally won't be my only protein as I am careful to limit my amount of soy, so I'll have cheese and almonds with it. Or a bean and cashew chili with cheese on top. I see you are already eating eggs, those are a great standby for me, and something I use quite often for a quick meal or to supplement meals. Glad you are here! Heather There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. --Albert Einstein ________________________________ K <arwenavery Tuesday, February 10, 2009 1:17:46 PM looking for help on protein Hi Im [irish]karen, on step 5(ish) doing the programme for over 2 years. I was a veg prior to RR but re-introduced free range chicken into my diet. At the moment im having trouble finding veg protein sources. Im in Ireland and the options are tofu/soy and soy makes me anxious, linda mc cartney which has wheat in it...which i am intolerant to (it also has sugar in the flavourings) and quorn which works out very expensive. Currently im eating chicken, eggs and a mixture between linda mc cartney stuff (it was on sale...im poor lol) and quorn (mostly quorn tho)looking at a tight budget has anyone any ideas for some protein sources? I asked a month or two ago on the budgeting list but most people eat meat... so any help will be appreciated thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hi Karen! I'm gluten intolerant, so I know what you mean about needing to avoid wheat. I have a long history of eating free range chicken after starting RR, but being vegetarian before that. Every time I'd try and be vegetarian, I'd feel I wasn't getting quite enough protein. This group has been super helpful. One thing I've incorporated is increasing my whole grains at each meal. That helps. The other thing is to get protein from several sources at one meal. I'm on a budget, too, and I've begun buying cheese in a large block form and shredding or slicing it myself. The shake mix from RR can add protein to any meal, too. I had a very economical meal that might not sound tempting: beans on toast with melted cheese. Apple slices with almond butter, too. Let's share ideas! Glad you are here! Janine (who used to be a " Daly " --Irish!) On Feb 10, 2009, at 10:17 AM, K wrote: > Hi > Im [irish]karen, on step 5(ish) doing the programme for over 2 years. > I was a veg prior to RR but re-introduced free range chicken into my > diet. At the moment im having trouble finding veg protein sources. Im > in Ireland and the options are tofu/soy and soy makes me anxious, > linda > mc cartney which has wheat in it...which i am intolerant to (it also > has sugar in the flavourings) and quorn which works out very > expensive. > Currently im eating chicken, eggs and a mixture between linda mc > cartney stuff (it was on sale...im poor lol) and quorn (mostly quorn > tho)looking at a tight budget has anyone any ideas for some protein > sources? I asked a month or two ago on the budgeting list but most > people eat meat... > so any help will be appreciated > > thanks > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'm on a tight budget myself, so... Beans work well for me, as long as I'm combining them with a bit of something else more concentrated. Now, I do eat meat, so I'll often do just a little meat in a pot of beans - just enough to kick the protein up to a sufficient amount. (Many traditional dishes work that way, actually - cassoulet, baked beans, etc.) That might work for you with the chicken, as a transition. Cheese is a good combination with it, too - cheddar over chili, parmesan (a good bit, not just the little bit we usually add to spaghetti for flavor) on an Italian dish, feta with Greek style lentils. Or hard cooked eggs with black beans. Again, many of these combinations are traditional. (You didn't mention dairy - don't know if you eat it, but you do get good cheese in Ireland...) I've never used quorn - I'm not sure I've seen it here - but I bet you could combine it in the same way. Anne On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 1:17 PM, K <arwenavery wrote: > Hi > Im [irish]karen, on step 5(ish) doing the programme for over 2 years. > I was a veg prior to RR but re-introduced free range chicken into my > diet. At the moment im having trouble finding veg protein sources. Im > in Ireland and the options are tofu/soy and soy makes me anxious, linda > mc cartney which has wheat in it...which i am intolerant to (it also > has sugar in the flavourings) and quorn which works out very expensive. > Currently im eating chicken, eggs and a mixture between linda mc > cartney stuff (it was on sale...im poor lol) and quorn (mostly quorn > tho)looking at a tight budget has anyone any ideas for some protein > sources? I asked a month or two ago on the budgeting list but most > people eat meat... > so any help will be appreciated > > thanks > > > > --- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hi Karen, I use a lot of beans and pulses (lentils) as part of my protein. Pulses especially satisfy me. I also usually add some cheese or egg with the beans/pulses; a mix of veggie proteins works better for me than all my protein from one veggie source. I think Heather said basically the same thing in her post. I do eat some non-veg proteins, though overall I prefer vegetarian foods. I can do wheat, so I eat seitan (wheat gluten), and I also eat soy, so it's easier for me. It took me a while to figure out what mixes of proteins work well for me, and also what kinds and amounts of browns work well. I don't like the feeling of being bloated from a lot of beans + a lot of brown, but I definitely need enough of each. Oh, and don't forget that nuts and seeds can top up your protein content. cheers, Cinzia , " K " <arwenavery wrote: > > Hi > Im [irish]karen, on step 5(ish) doing the programme for over 2 years. > I was a veg prior to RR but re-introduced free range chicken into my > diet. At the moment im having trouble finding veg protein sources. Im > in Ireland and the options are tofu/soy and soy makes me anxious, linda > mc cartney which has wheat in it...which i am intolerant to (it also > has sugar in the flavourings) and quorn which works out very expensive. > Currently im eating chicken, eggs and a mixture between linda mc > cartney stuff (it was on sale...im poor lol) and quorn (mostly quorn > tho)looking at a tight budget has anyone any ideas for some protein > sources? I asked a month or two ago on the budgeting list but most > people eat meat... > so any help will be appreciated > > thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hi Karen, Nice to " see " you. It's been interesting to read that so many of us mix proteins and browns to feel our best. I do the same. I like 2 eggs plus. That could be nut butter on proteiny bread, bean soup or almond cheese. Protein powder is my breakfast protein every day. I also eat occasional fish, do you? Making my own soups and stews is very inexpensive, and they last all week. JoEllen , " K " <arwenavery wrote: > > Hi > Im [irish]karen, on step 5(ish) doing the programme for over 2 years. > I was a veg prior to RR but re-introduced free range chicken into my > diet. At the moment im having trouble finding veg protein sources. Im > in Ireland and the options are tofu/soy and soy makes me anxious, linda > mc cartney which has wheat in it...which i am intolerant to (it also > has sugar in the flavourings) and quorn which works out very expensive. > Currently im eating chicken, eggs and a mixture between linda mc > cartney stuff (it was on sale...im poor lol) and quorn (mostly quorn > tho)looking at a tight budget has anyone any ideas for some protein > sources? I asked a month or two ago on the budgeting list but most > people eat meat... > so any help will be appreciated > > thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 I should clarify... To me, the beans are protein, not brown. I have that together with my brown, in the form of brown rice, or whole wheat bread, or whatever. I'll use beans as a brown in a pinch - if I'm out and that's what I can get, for example - but they don't really feel brown to me, they feel like protein. Beans alone, however, don't give me enough protein (well - enough of them would, but that feels like too much of the one thing) and so I mix them. So I'm mixing protein sources, not (for me) mixing protein and brown - that's a separate issue. Does that make sense? Anne On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 10:51 AM, jocameron350 <joellencameron wrote: > Hi Karen, > > Nice to " see " you. > > It's been interesting to read that so many of us mix proteins > and browns to feel our best. I do the same. I like 2 eggs plus. > That could be nut butter on proteiny bread, bean soup or almond > cheese. Protein powder is my breakfast protein every day. I also eat > occasional fish, do you? Making my own soups and stews is very > inexpensive, and they last all week. > > JoEllen > > > > , " K " <arwenavery wrote: >> >> Hi >> Im [irish]karen, on step 5(ish) doing the programme for over 2 years. >> I was a veg prior to RR but re-introduced free range chicken into my >> diet. At the moment im having trouble finding veg protein sources. Im >> in Ireland and the options are tofu/soy and soy makes me anxious, linda >> mc cartney which has wheat in it...which i am intolerant to (it also >> has sugar in the flavourings) and quorn which works out very expensive. >> Currently im eating chicken, eggs and a mixture between linda mc >> cartney stuff (it was on sale...im poor lol) and quorn (mostly quorn >> tho)looking at a tight budget has anyone any ideas for some protein >> sources? I asked a month or two ago on the budgeting list but most >> people eat meat... >> so any help will be appreciated >> >> thanks >--- > > > > http://www.radiantrecovery.com > > http://www.radiantrecoverystore.com/ > > http://www.radiantrecovery.com/classes.htm > > http://www.radiantrecovery.com/cgi-bin/bbs-new/webbbs_config.pl > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Hey Irish Im also lactose intolerant :-/ i LOVE cheese on toast lol But goats cheese is far too expensive. i like the idea of layering proteins...ive already been doing that with my browns I use beans as a brown...i never really found they held me very well but maybe i need to have them with something else I really dont like the shake mix...i always find i feel really out of it when i have it...dont know why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Hi JoEllen Na, dont eat fish I have noticed a lot of people say they eat lentils and beans as a protein but i use them as a brown...they are really the only brown that holds me well...and im pretty sure i cant use them for both if i remember...ill keep searching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 hi Heather Ive looked in the files section thanks I think i use most of the protein options as browns...beans, grains, lentils...ill have a look and see what else i can do. Thanks , Heather Butler <hawaiihmb wrote: > > Hi Karen, welcome to the list!! Check out the files section of this group. There's a very long list with a lot of items on it. You may be able to find some options there. > > These days in order to get the amount of protein I need I have been layering protein sources, basically having more then one type per meal. It helps me get enough in, and make sure I don't go overboard on anything LOL. For example, tofu generally won't be my only protein as I am careful to limit my amount of soy, so I'll have cheese and almonds with it. Or a bean and cashew chili with cheese on top. I see you are already eating eggs, those are a great standby for me, and something I use quite often for a quick meal or to supplement meals. > > Glad you are here! > Heather > > There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. > --Albert Einstein > > > > > ________________________________ > K <arwenavery > > Tuesday, February 10, 2009 1:17:46 PM > looking for help on protein > > > Hi > Im [irish]karen, on step 5(ish) doing the programme for over 2 years. > I was a veg prior to RR but re-introduced free range chicken into my > diet. At the moment im having trouble finding veg protein sources. Im > in Ireland and the options are tofu/soy and soy makes me anxious, linda > mc cartney which has wheat in it...which i am intolerant to (it also > has sugar in the flavourings) and quorn which works out very expensive. > Currently im eating chicken, eggs and a mixture between linda mc > cartney stuff (it was on sale...im poor lol) and quorn (mostly quorn > tho)looking at a tight budget has anyone any ideas for some protein > sources? I asked a month or two ago on the budgeting list but most > people eat meat... > so any help will be appreciated > > thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 It must be an Irish thing! If I have just a shake in the morning, even loaded up with oats, I feel very spacey and weak about two hours later. Like you, I think I may be one of those people that really need dense sources of protein that hold me over until the next meal. For me, meat works really well. But! I don't wanna eat meat! May I ask if you prefer to be vegetarian for animal rights reasons, health reasons, or just taste preference? For me, I love animals very much. I can't seem to ever feel comfortable caring about creatures, but eating some of them. But I make no judgements on others' choices! I sometimes do eat a bit of fish if I'm feeling as though I need it and try not imagine the poor fish being caught--! Ok, luv, no soy, no wheat, no dairy, no problem! Maybe you've already said, I forget, sorry--but do you eat eggs? Hmmm a lovely breakfast of beans on toast with eggs...a lunch of egg salad sandwich on brown rice bread and a salad with almonds and seeds....and for dinner an omelet with vegetables and a side of whole grains like millet and soup with beans. Hold on, hold on--too many eggs?! I'll keep thinking! Janine On Feb 12, 2009, at 12:41 AM, K wrote: > Hey Irish > > Im also lactose intolerant :-/ i LOVE cheese on toast lol But goats > cheese is far too expensive. i like the idea of layering > proteins...ive > already been doing that with my browns I use beans as a brown...i > never really found they held me very well but maybe i need to have > them > with something else I really dont like the shake mix...i always > find > i feel really out of it when i have it...dont know why? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Hi Janine, I just want to comment on some of what you write below. Before coming to RR, and for the first 18 months here, I hadn't eaten meat in 25 years. I really had no intention of eating meat again (for many reasons). At some point on step 6-7, I started thinking about meat (very surprising to me!) and ended up starting to eat some. I was uncomfortable about it for various reasons, but my body spoke pretty clearly. It's been about 2 years, and I'm still eating some meat. I'm lucky to live in an area where I can get meat from animals that are humanely and sustainably raised & without chemicals. This is important to me. I find that I'm eating less than I had been. My body has shifted a bit. I'm hoping to eliminate meat again at some point -- I really prefer veggie food. We can find meat ideas and recipes throughout the community and on the internet; doing this program as a vegetarian (or incorporating more veggie foods into one's program) can require more creativity and experimenting. I love this list, partly because it gives me more ideas for satisfying veggie foods. So, what I'm saying is that there are 3 areas that have been very important for me to explore (and where this program has been crucial): 1. Listening to my body. 2. Carefully considering my ethical values and how I can put them into practice. 3. Understanding that my body's needs and preferences can and do change over time. Don't know if this is helpful at all, LOL, but it felt like I needed to say it <smile>. cheers, Cinzia , Janine Acevedo <janine wrote: > > It must be an Irish thing! If I have just a shake in the morning, even > loaded up with oats, I feel very spacey and weak about two hours > later. Like you, I think I may be one of those people that really need > dense sources of protein that hold me over until the next meal. For > me, meat works really well. But! I don't wanna eat meat! May I ask if > you prefer to be vegetarian for animal rights reasons, health reasons, > or just taste preference? For me, I love animals very much. I can't > seem to ever feel comfortable caring about creatures, but eating some > of them. But I make no judgements on others' choices! I sometimes do > eat a bit of fish if I'm feeling as though I need it and try not > imagine the poor fish being caught--! > Ok, luv, no soy, no wheat, no dairy, no problem! Maybe you've already > said, I forget, sorry--but do you eat eggs? Hmmm a lovely breakfast of > beans on toast with eggs...a lunch of egg salad sandwich on brown rice > bread and a salad with almonds and seeds....and for dinner an omelet > with vegetables and a side of whole grains like millet and soup with > beans. Hold on, hold on--too many eggs?! I'll keep thinking! > Janine > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Just an idea - See if it works for you to, sometimes, use beans as a protein and something else solid as a brown. Rice or something *might* work better for you if you're also having beans at the same meal. (Or might not... but I think it might be worth trying.) You can use them both ways at different times, as long as you're not counting the same bean twice, if you see what I mean. Anne On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 3:44 AM, K <arwenavery wrote: > Hi JoEllen > > Na, dont eat fish I have noticed a lot of people say they eat > lentils and beans as a protein but i use them as a brown...they are > really the only brown that holds me well...and im pretty sure i cant > use them for both if i remember...ill keep searching > > > > > > --- > > > > http://www.radiantrecovery.com > > http://www.radiantrecoverystore.com/ > > http://www.radiantrecovery.com/classes.htm > > http://www.radiantrecovery.com/cgi-bin/bbs-new/webbbs_config.pl > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 P.S. I meant to also say that I used protein shakes for a while when I first started RR then found that they didn't hold me. I was bummed out because they were easy and I liked them! But my body spoke. So for about a year and a half, I ate other proteins at breakfast. Occasionally I'd try shake again. Finally, I was able to use it again (yay!), and that's what now I have for my protein at breakfast. It took some tinkering (for one thing, adding a little oil to it) to find the recipe that suits me best. And it's a very different recipe from when I started! I really enjoy seeing how things change for me. It's a grand adventure, LOL. I hope you're enjoying it too. Cinzia , " cinziatre " <cmarchesani wrote: > > Hi Janine, > > I just want to comment on some of what you write below. > > Before coming to RR, and for the first 18 months here, I hadn't eaten > meat in 25 years. I really had no intention of eating meat again (for > many reasons). > > At some point on step 6-7, I started thinking about meat (very > surprising to me!) and ended up starting to eat some. I was > uncomfortable about it for various reasons, but my body spoke pretty > clearly. > > It's been about 2 years, and I'm still eating some meat. I'm lucky to > live in an area where I can get meat from animals that are humanely > and sustainably raised & without chemicals. This is important to me. > > I find that I'm eating less than I had been. My body has shifted a > bit. I'm hoping to eliminate meat again at some point -- I really > prefer veggie food. > > We can find meat ideas and recipes throughout the community and on the > internet; doing this program as a vegetarian (or incorporating more > veggie foods into one's program) can require more creativity and > experimenting. I love this list, partly because it gives me more > ideas for satisfying veggie foods. > > So, what I'm saying is that there are 3 areas that have been very > important for me to explore (and where this program has been crucial): > 1. Listening to my body. > 2. Carefully considering my ethical values and how I can put them into > practice. > 3. Understanding that my body's needs and preferences can and do > change over time. > > Don't know if this is helpful at all, LOL, but it felt like I needed > to say it <smile>. cheers, Cinzia > > , Janine Acevedo <janine@> > wrote: > > > > It must be an Irish thing! If I have just a shake in the morning, even > > loaded up with oats, I feel very spacey and weak about two hours > > later. Like you, I think I may be one of those people that really need > > dense sources of protein that hold me over until the next meal. For > > me, meat works really well. But! I don't wanna eat meat! May I ask if > > you prefer to be vegetarian for animal rights reasons, health reasons, > > or just taste preference? For me, I love animals very much. I can't > > seem to ever feel comfortable caring about creatures, but eating some > > of them. But I make no judgements on others' choices! I sometimes do > > eat a bit of fish if I'm feeling as though I need it and try not > > imagine the poor fish being caught--! > > Ok, luv, no soy, no wheat, no dairy, no problem! Maybe you've already > > said, I forget, sorry--but do you eat eggs? Hmmm a lovely breakfast of > > beans on toast with eggs...a lunch of egg salad sandwich on brown rice > > bread and a salad with almonds and seeds....and for dinner an omelet > > with vegetables and a side of whole grains like millet and soup with > > beans. Hold on, hold on--too many eggs?! I'll keep thinking! > > Janine > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Totally! It is a journey. Listening to your body, honoring your needs. I have always thought that it is not worth it to eat vegetarian if you feel weak and tired because then you are not putting out good energy into yourself nor into the world. Believe me, I respect you and your choices! I'm still finding my own way in this. I hope it is ok, that it is comfortable for others here, that I did express my own feelings about animals and my own journey... Hugs, Janine On Feb 13, 2009, at 7:48 PM, cinziatre wrote: > Hi Janine, > > I just want to comment on some of what you write below. > > Before coming to RR, and for the first 18 months here, I hadn't eaten > meat in 25 years. I really had no intention of eating meat again (for > many reasons). > > At some point on step 6-7, I started thinking about meat (very > surprising to me!) and ended up starting to eat some. I was > uncomfortable about it for various reasons, but my body spoke pretty > clearly. > > It's been about 2 years, and I'm still eating some meat. I'm lucky to > live in an area where I can get meat from animals that are humanely > and sustainably raised & without chemicals. This is important to me. > > I find that I'm eating less than I had been. My body has shifted a > bit. I'm hoping to eliminate meat again at some point -- I really > prefer veggie food. > > We can find meat ideas and recipes throughout the community and on the > internet; doing this program as a vegetarian (or incorporating more > veggie foods into one's program) can require more creativity and > experimenting. I love this list, partly because it gives me more > ideas for satisfying veggie foods. > > So, what I'm saying is that there are 3 areas that have been very > important for me to explore (and where this program has been crucial): > 1. Listening to my body. > 2. Carefully considering my ethical values and how I can put them into > practice. > 3. Understanding that my body's needs and preferences can and do > change over time. > > Don't know if this is helpful at all, LOL, but it felt like I needed > to say it <smile>. cheers, Cinzia > > , Janine Acevedo <janine > wrote: > > > > It must be an Irish thing! If I have just a shake in the morning, > even > > loaded up with oats, I feel very spacey and weak about two hours > > later. Like you, I think I may be one of those people that really > need > > dense sources of protein that hold me over until the next meal. For > > me, meat works really well. But! I don't wanna eat meat! May I ask > if > > you prefer to be vegetarian for animal rights reasons, health > reasons, > > or just taste preference? For me, I love animals very much. I can't > > seem to ever feel comfortable caring about creatures, but eating > some > > of them. But I make no judgements on others' choices! I sometimes do > > eat a bit of fish if I'm feeling as though I need it and try not > > imagine the poor fish being caught--! > > Ok, luv, no soy, no wheat, no dairy, no problem! Maybe you've > already > > said, I forget, sorry--but do you eat eggs? Hmmm a lovely > breakfast of > > beans on toast with eggs...a lunch of egg salad sandwich on brown > rice > > bread and a salad with almonds and seeds....and for dinner an omelet > > with vegetables and a side of whole grains like millet and soup with > > beans. Hold on, hold on--too many eggs?! I'll keep thinking! > > Janine > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Cool, i might give that a go so , Anne F <cityladya wrote: > > Just an idea - > > See if it works for you to, sometimes, use beans as a protein and > something else solid as a brown. Rice or something *might* work better > for you if you're also having beans at the same meal. (Or might not... > but I think it might be worth trying.) > > You can use them both ways at different times, as long as you're not > counting the same bean twice, if you see what I mean. > > Anne > > On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 3:44 AM, K <arwenavery wrote: > > Hi JoEllen > > > > Na, dont eat fish I have noticed a lot of people say they eat > > lentils and beans as a protein but i use them as a brown...they are > > really the only brown that holds me well...and im pretty sure i cant > > use them for both if i remember...ill keep searching > > > > > > > > > > > > --- > > > > > > > > http://www.radiantrecovery.com > > > > http://www.radiantrecoverystore.com/ > > > > http://www.radiantrecovery.com/classes.htm > > > > http://www.radiantrecovery.com/cgi-bin/bbs-new/webbbs_config.pl > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Part of the support I get from this list is the space to talk a bit about how we can sort through a vegetarian commitment (or preference) while working the RR program. Issues like those you've raised, Janine, are important to a lot of us <smile>. And I feel from your posts that you are respectful and open to hearing what others say. So I'm glad you're talking about the things that are important to you. (I wish we had smileys here on the lists...I'd use one here.) I did have a very yummy and satisfying vegetarian dinner tonight! I cooked yellow and green split peas (together) with onion, ginger, turmeric, fenugreek, ghee, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice. Put it over some steamed kale and brown rice, added a little cheese on the side, and I was a very happy camper. Yum! Cinzia , Janine Acevedo <janine wrote: > > Totally! It is a journey. Listening to your body, honoring your needs. > I have always thought that it is not worth it to eat vegetarian if you > feel weak and tired because then you are not putting out good energy > into yourself nor into the world. > Believe me, I respect you and your choices! I'm still finding my own > way in this. I hope it is ok, that it is comfortable for others here, > that I did express my own feelings about animals and my own journey... > Hugs, > Janine > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hi Just wondering if the split yellow and green peas are your veg or protein or brown? sorry...im a bit slow D`oh! , " cinziatre " <cmarchesani wrote: > > Part of the support I get from this list is the space to talk a bit > about how we can sort through a vegetarian commitment (or preference) > while working the RR program. > > Issues like those you've raised, Janine, are important to a lot of us > <smile>. And I feel from your posts that you are respectful and open > to hearing what others say. So I'm glad you're talking about the > things that are important to you. (I wish we had smileys here on the > lists...I'd use one here.) > > I did have a very yummy and satisfying vegetarian dinner tonight! I > cooked yellow and green split peas (together) with onion, ginger, > turmeric, fenugreek, ghee, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, and lemon > juice. Put it over some steamed kale and brown rice, added a little > cheese on the side, and I was a very happy camper. Yum! > Cinzia > > > , Janine Acevedo <janine@> > wrote: > > > > Totally! It is a journey. Listening to your body, honoring your needs. > > I have always thought that it is not worth it to eat vegetarian if you > > feel weak and tired because then you are not putting out good energy > > into yourself nor into the world. > > Believe me, I respect you and your choices! I'm still finding my own > > way in this. I hope it is ok, that it is comfortable for others here, > > that I did express my own feelings about animals and my own journey... > > Hugs, > > Janine > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I generally use split peas as protein, and for my body they include a little brown. SOme folks use them as a brown. So it's a very good question! I had brown rice, too, to complete my brown. I find I can't have a full serving of brown (like rice) when I eat beans or lentils/split peas as my protein -- I feel too bloated. So I have about half my normal serving of brown rice. That's also why I use another protein along with beans & lentils (this time I had some cheese. Sometimes I'll have an egg.). I just feel too full if I eat my full amount of protein in beans or lentils. Add some brown to that and it's way too much for me. cheers, Cinzia , " K " <arwenavery wrote: > > Hi > Just wondering if the split yellow and green peas are your veg or > protein or brown? sorry...im a bit slow D`oh! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 thanks , " cinziatre " <cmarchesani wrote: > > I generally use split peas as protein, and for my body they include a > little brown. SOme folks use them as a brown. So it's a very good > question! > > I had brown rice, too, to complete my brown. I find I can't have a > full serving of brown (like rice) when I eat beans or lentils/split > peas as my protein -- I feel too bloated. So I have about half my > normal serving of brown rice. > > That's also why I use another protein along with beans & lentils (this > time I had some cheese. Sometimes I'll have an egg.). I just feel too > full if I eat my full amount of protein in beans or lentils. Add some > brown to that and it's way too much for me. cheers, Cinzia > > , " K " <arwenavery@> wrote: > > > > Hi > > Just wondering if the split yellow and green peas are your veg or > > protein or brown? sorry...im a bit slow D`oh! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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