Whatcha eatin? - Page 2

[veganf]

I had a few days of total ravenousness. I though I was pms .
But now I'm not too hungry, and I'm not craving anything bad, mostly fruit in fact. I've been steaming and freezing lots of pumpkin leftover from Halloween, so lots of thing with pumpkin in them too.

Yesterday--
breakfast: pumkpin black bean kale soup; a banana; 1/2 a soy yogurt.
snack: an orange; handful of peanuts; tea.
lunch: Italian pasta salad (yk-ww pasta, olives, chickpeas, tomatoes, broccoli, onion); another bowl of soup.
snack:some grapes; roasted pumpkin seeds.
dinner: edamame; sesame spinach; sushi (vegetarian); green tea.
snack: 1/2 an orange.

[KelliHope]

The last 2 mornings I have woke up feeling slightly nausous, so I ran into the kitchen for my organic pumpkin omega 3 granola! It is to die for! YUM! Then dh makes me breakfast, our own eggs, toast, once in a while a few pieces of bacon with no nitrates. Lunch is tricky. . ..and never very wonderful. Dinner we eat a lot of meat - our own lamb or chicken, usually squash or potato from the garden, we just got some wonderful spinach from a local farm and have been having spinach, craisen, walnut, flax seed, feta cheese and balsamic vinigrette dressing - delish!! I quit drinking coffe and don't drink soda anyway, and have been staying as far away from sugary sweet processed things as possible.

[Ahimsa]

I have been craving Thanksgiving fare, and couldn't wait for Thanksgiving. Last night we made a Tofurky roast, mashed potatoes with shitake gravy, and steamed green beans. We had a Whole Foods pumpkin pie with real whip cream sweetened with maple syrup. It was so satisfying that I am warming the leftovers up for breakfast.

For breakfast I usually have a thick (so I can eat it with a spoon) smoothie 3-4 times a week made with cashews, walnuts, frozen mangoes, frozen berries, flax or chia seeds, and soy milk (I make it in the food processor, so I can get the right thickness).

I eat oatmeal a couple mornings a week. I mix in cashew butter and maple syrup or agave nectar and top with sliced bananas and soy milk creamer. It is so yummy to me.

I make savory veggie pancakes about once a week. They have grated carrots and zucchini, and they are a big hit with my dp and ds.

Lunch and dinner vary a lot, but I strive to eat a big salad or a big serving of greens everyday.

[veganf]

Nov.7--
breakfast: 1/2 a banana; handful of peanuts; miso soup w/shiitake mushrooms & seaweed; tea.
snack: handful of wasabi peas; an orange; roasted pumpkin seeds.
lunch: soba noodles with broccoli.
snack: more wasabi peas; pumpkin pecan muffin; tea.
dinner: sesame ginger cabbage; brown rice; spicy baked tofu.

[morganstar83]

Im craving any kind of protein and carbs lol. Mainly this one fast food place that is called In and Out Burger OMG!!!! I can eat that for lunch and dinner and snack lol!! Ive also polished off my dd's Halloween candy lol...I know its bad but Im still drinking my cup of coffee each morning and watching the sun come up

[Lorette]

Originally Posted by nubianamy

(I have a wonderful mac & cheese made with dried mustard, yogurt and a touch of cayenne, mmmm!!!), bread puddings, etc.

Dinner we eat common meal (I live in cohousing) so I just eat whatever is served.

Please share your mac and cheese recipe!

[Lorette]

Originally Posted by 2Bugs

Clementine oranges! I bought a huge box of them at Costco and they are calling my name! Better that than the bucket of leftover Halloween candy. . .

Jen

I bought a big box of clementines yesterday too! mmmmmmmmmmm

[nubianamy]

Wow. I know the hungries will hit at some point, but even now everything sounds so delicious!!

Smoothies made with frozen banana chunks are the perfect consistency. You can add protein powder, but I prefer milk or yogurt. This is a great chance to throw in some cod liver oil (pregnant women NEED that Vit A and D!) and ground flax seed, and you'll never taste it.

Ahimsa, post the recipe for those veggie pancakes!! I want to try them.

Linzie, I eat my oatmeal with bananas, raspberries or a spoonful of fortified raw honey (w/bee pollen). Mmm! Just sweet enough. I also pour some cream or milk or melt some butter on top.

[Lorette]

Originally Posted by Ahimsa

I make savory veggie pancakes about once a week. They have grated carrots and zucchini, and they are a big hit with my dp and ds.

Lunch and dinner vary a lot, but I strive to eat a big salad or a big serving of greens everyday.

Please share your veggie pancake recipe.

[meowee]

I'm struggling with food . I'm having severe nausea despite trying everything to help it . I was trying to go on an alkaline diet but I'm going to have to worry about just eating before I do that. I have found one thing I can stomach: brown rice mixed with beans (black or pink so far) tossed in lemon juice and olive oil.

[Lorette]

I crave Fritos. Terrible I know.
I had molasses, almond, raisin granola for breakfast and some clementines.
I am making beef stew for dinner. I started cooking it a 5:30am this morning. Ingredients:
Stew beef , onions, garlic, 3 kinds of mushrooms, celery, carrots, zucchini, yellow pepper, 3 hot peppers, can of whole tomatoes, sherry. I will make ww egg noodles with it.
Lorette.

[nubianamy]

Spicy Mac & Cheese recipe

Originally Posted by Lorette

Please share your mac and cheese recipe!

Let me see if I can remember -- I'll do an edit for accuracy when I get home from work.

1/2 c butter? (maybe less)
1/4 c flour
spices (I use 1-2 tbsp dried mustard, 1 tbsp garlic powder, some white pepper and salt, 1-2 tsp cayenne -- if you don't like it too spicy, try paprika instead)
1 32 oz container yogurt
3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
3 cups Monteray Jack or other cheese, grated (for elasticity)

Boil a pound of whole wheat noodles -- I use spirals or whatever's on hand. Leave them somewhat al dente so they don't get mushy when you bake them.

Over low heat in a biggish sauce pan, melt the butter and mix in flour to make the roux. Stir and stir until smooth. Add spices. Add the cheddar cheese a handful at a time and stir. Add yogurt last & stir up.

Layer into a baking pan: noodles, sauce, grated MJ cheese. Noodles, sauce, grated MJ cheese. If you like the crusties on top, save some cheddar and throw it over the noodles. Pop in the oven and bake for about 45 min to an hour. Makes plenty (4-8 people? I'm terrible at quantity). Freezes well!

Oh, some people like to add a secondary protein source. I've used ham, sliced veggie dogs, tempeh and tuna fish. If you use the tuna, add an additional cup of yogurt or some milk or it will be too dry.

[nubianamy]

Lunch today is defrosted mac & cheese, 3 stalks celery spread w/almond butter, fruit salad, water water water. And probably a bar of some kind after work. I love Larabars.

[nubianamy]

Mmm, Lorette, is that in a slow cooker? I have to get mine out of the cupboard.

[Lorette]

Originally Posted by nubianamy

Mmm, Lorette, is that in a slow cooker? I have to get mine out of the cupboard.

Maggi-
Actually, it's just on the stove top cooking slow--- but I do use my slow cooker a lot. I used it 2 days ago to make a pasta sauce with italian sausage.
Here is a great link to a MDC discussion on slow cooker recipes:
http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=237665
Lorette.

[pazerific]

Originally Posted by delicious

can you either post the recipe for that or just bring some over, stat? that sounds so good.

i'll bbl with the recipie (or i could fed-ex some leftovers )

[xixstar]

I can't seem to eat enough of all the right things (and I don't eat the "wrong" things either).

I've been keeping a food and exercise journal and now I'm tracking the number of servings for whole grains, calcium, protein, etc. And it seems like I just can't eat enough to meet all the suggest daily amounts. So,I'm going for weekly totals at this point.

Also, I've been really craving dried beans and have a huge set that I soaked over night, crazy thing is that I have NO CLUE how to cook them or what to make them into -- plain beans doesn't sound exciting, but there is something about them that my body wants cause I just bought 5 more pounds at the store.

Any suggestions for white and red beans (it's all I had at the time)? Maybe something bean salad like?

[LemonPie]

Im craving any kind of protein and carbs lol. Mainly this one fast food place that is called In and Out Burger OMG!!!!

I LOVE In-n-Out normally, but right now it sounds icky to me, LOL. I have meat issues when I'm pg, though. And egg issues. I basically go semi-vegetarian in the first trimester!

Jen

[Mom2Lex&Cay]

Dried fruit for me! Apricots....mmmm

The Halloween candy was calling my name until the hunger and other symptoms kicked in a few days ago. I'm not even interested in the chocolate. Now I'm craving healthy, which I do appreciate! I only wish it lasted. After the MS is over I want food, delicious, bad food and lots of it! Then bring on the weight gain. With my 1st I could eat cementines or tangerines by the bag.

My breakfasts have been simple. Whole grain bagel or oatmeal. Lunch is usually leftovers. I've been craving spicy and dumping jalapenos on everything, even eggs. That'll come back to bite me when the heartburn kicks in! We had chicken enchiladas w/ wheat tortillas last night.

Now I gotta figure out what I will make tonight! I'm thinking soup. We're getting a good chill down here now!

[mamabella]

Wow you mamas are inspiring - I love to cook too but I get totally overwhelmed by all the choices out there when trying to cook healthy stuff for me and the family....

Lately I have been obsessed with eating frittatas - basically sauteed mushrooms, onions, garlic and spinach in coconut oil and/or butter with some eggs and cream added once they're cooked - pop it in the oven till its puffy and yummy!!!!

xixstar: If you soak your beans overnight and cook them (just don't add salt or tomatoes till after theyre soft) you can freeze small portions to use later. I like to saute some onion and garlic then add in some salsa (about a cup or so) and red beans and serve it over brown rice for a meal in a pinch - then if you want you can top it with plain yogurt, cheese, avocados, etc...You can also take white beans and make bean dip for veggies, toasted pita, etc. by throwing the beans, garlic, lemon juice, sea salt, and tahini in a food processor (I use a magic bullet).'

2Bugs & Lorette: I am soooo jealous!!!! The clementines at costco are sooo good and every time I go they are out!!!! Aaaarrggg!