Diet Advice!

[teh_blumchenkinder]

ah didnt see that. Yeah red meat isnt great to eat often. I eat a lot of chicken. I do need more fish. Fish is crazy expensive though. At least I can get a cheap cut of meat for 2$/lb
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I use/drink a lot of milk. I go through about... 2-3 dozen eggs a week at least. I dont worry about my cholesterol. It balances itself out against everything else I put in my body.

Yeah, meat's a little bit cheaper where I shop, probably 'cuz its' like a warehouse store (NOT Mal-Mart or anything associated with it wooo~~), and I need to investigate egg-type cholesterol more, along with avocado fat content, because those be fat-ful. I'm concerned now about my cholesterol because heart disease runs in my family, and Dad's taking blood-pressure meds, not sure exactly why though. Not to mention my heart seems to do this funny thing that's not exactly a problem, or consistent, just very disturbing. I actually have some chicken in my freezer that's designated for purportedly "German-style Chicken"-- methinks it's the sauerkraut and spaetzel XD . Also, some stew gibbets of ... beef? pork? that have the lentils and onions languishing in my cupboard and fridge respectively, calling out to it. And maybe some carrots and bacon? Salmon here seems to come from either "China" or "Alaska," and averages about 5-6 dollars for 4 servings. I need to cook more of it. Does not help I'm paranoid about heavy metals. Maybe I'll just get it from the hippy-organo-place of cooperation. I can tell and do relish the difference between the two... it's just that while the salmon at the Cheaper place is ... a bit pricey, it's still justifiable to purchase twice a month, whereas the Cooperative stuff is twice as much on average. ... I'm just happy to have options in the state I live in. ...
Also, omg raspberries. Need me some. (sorry, random craving!)

[Whiskey]

and I need to investigate egg-type cholesterol more, along with avocado fat content, because those be fat-ful. I'm concerned now about my cholesterol because heart disease runs in my family, and Dad's taking blood-pressure meds, not sure exactly why though.

Avacado fat is good for you, its a healthy fat. If you have heart disease in your family, definitely talk to a doc about your egg intake. Eggs are great for protein but there are other (more expensive) options. Theyre cheap and fast, just like me.

"German-style Chicken"-- methinks it's the sauerkraut and spaetzel XD . Also, some stew gibbets of ... beef? pork? that have the lentils and onions languishing in my cupboard and fridge respectively, calling out to it. And maybe some carrots and bacon?

stew sounds good. lentils are amazing for you. eat lots of lentils. I picked up some split peas the other day. 1$ for a pound. Lots of fiber, i might try split pea soup tomorrow.

I need to cook more of it. Does not help I'm paranoid about heavy metals.

Youd have to eat a whole lot of fish. Eat tuna if it makes you paranoid (unless youre paranoid about mercury too, then i suggest you get the tuna fish in a can).

[teh_blumchenkinder]

Avacado fat is good for you, its a healthy fat. If you have heart disease in your family, definitely talk to a doc about your egg intake. Eggs are great for protein but there are other (more expensive) options. Theyre cheap and fast, just like me.



stew sounds good. lentils are amazing for you. eat lots of lentils. I picked up some split peas the other day. 1$ for a pound. Lots of fiber, i might try split pea soup tomorrow.


Youd have to eat a whole lot of fish. Eat tuna if it makes you paranoid (unless youre paranoid about mercury too, then i suggest you get the tuna fish in a can).

Yeah, that's why I'm still eating avocadoes as a thing; also, yeah, eggs are also good for so many other things too like baking! Yay! ... also... like ... you??? Actually yeah.
I also have split peas that I snagged from the lentil section of the store. I have plans for ham hock soup for that! omg love. So glad the weather's cooling off for it.
My understanding is that mercury is a heavy metal, along with cobalt and other stuff from industrial run-offs and such. Also, iirc, it's present in all wild fish-- including tuna in a can. I'm going to double-check with the U.S. gubberment and probably the U.K. and Canadian official findings too, on those levels of acceptability in the human body for women who plan to breed (such as myself) and contamination in the average specimen of X fish. It's been a while since I've checked. Also, might edumicate mahself on the ancient Japanese fast-food of sushi and shashimi. Depends on if I ever have the time. If not, there's some high end places around here (YAY) and some not-so-high end places too, but are certainly not dollar-sushi buffets ... mostly. ._____. (also, if you catch that reference, I love you! )
EDIT: thinking further on it, the egg-Whiskeh paralells can continue: eggs can do so so many things, from the utterly simple to the crazy-amazing-complicated, can be used to help explain the mysteries and vagaries of life, can tolerate many trials and hardships, but does have a cap on exactly how poorly it can be treated, from which there is little to no recourse... and is very tasty.... XD actully don't know about that last one personally for you!!

[Whiskey]

I do a lot of reading, but i cant tell you where i read it, Fish is fine to eat. You would have to eat an unimaginable amount of fish to get any kind of heavy metal poisoning.


I might try ham hock soup. I have no hocks. Do chickens have hocks? Chicken hock soup.

Are you in the US? I know a great sashimi dealer (online). They overnight all orders (duh) and pack them in dry ice. Ive never heard a bad word about them. Theyre based in San Diego. Remind me to look up the URL tomorrow. easier than expected : http://www.catalinaop.com/

Shit the prices are good and the shipping rate is a flat fee. I know where half my first paycheck is going.

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[teh_blumchenkinder]

I do a lot of reading, but i cant tell you where i read it, Fish is fine to eat. You would have to eat an unimaginable amount of fish to get any kind of heavy metal poisoning.


I might try ham hock soup. I have no hocks. Do chickens have hocks? Chicken hock soup.

Are you in the US? I know a great sashimi dealer (online). They overnight all orders (duh) and pack them in dry ice. Ive never heard a bad word about them. Theyre based in San Diego. Remind me to look up the URL tomorrow. easier than expected : http://www.catalinaop.com/

... Chickens usually have their feet sold up to their mid-shins, methinks... :shudder: chicken feet freak me out when they're detached and sitting there... urg.
Also, yes I am in the States. I live in Potato-landia-land, and thus, if I look hard enough, I might be able to find local salmon for sale. Maybe. I know catfish abounds... and carp. bleh. carp tastes gamy and strange to me.
EDIT!: omg I know what I'm getting for my upcoming birthday bash! Express awesome sushiiiiii~~~

[AdminAssistant]

I love grilled catfish. Just sayin'.

[teh_blumchenkinder]

Catfish I have little problem with. Herring, whitefish, and such haven't been on my radar, 'cuz I'm trying to focus on maximum benefit for the cash I put out-- and iirc, red-fish (like salmon) has better nutrients and fatty acids in it. Carp... carp on the other hand, you cannot put enough bacon and butter and onions and garlic on it for me. I can still taste it, and it will still be nasty.
Hmmmm! Maybe I can wrangle a fishing license, and be all huntery-gathery type... once I can actually have freezer space?? ... ... hurm.
EDIT: a local--very local, especially in spirit -- grill and bar place makes amazing crusted catfish. It's so spicy and perfect mix of crunchy and crispy and breaded (softish kind of texture), and you can still taste the catfish, and mmmm! Salad with fancy dressing and some taters... mmm... need to go back there. I had it with a glass of white wine, Riesling? Maybe it had been a rose? It was a while ago.

[Whiskey]

get you some snapper. I love snapper. I cant stand cat fish. I cant stand cooked fish of any sort (sans tuna) really.

[Seshat]

Ewww. Seafood.

If you lot keep talking about seafood, I'm leaving the thread!


(Well, not seriously. I'm allergic to it, it makes me sick, so I get nauseous thinking about it. Or passing the seafood shop.)

[teh_blumchenkinder]

Ewww. Seafood.

If you lot keep talking about seafood, I'm leaving the thread!


(Well, not seriously. I'm allergic to it, it makes me sick, so I get nauseous thinking about it. Or passing the seafood shop.)

I hope I'm never allergic to seafood! Also, sorries for the queazies.
Question: do you guys have quinoa over in Aus? It's from South America... if so, have you tried it? I've had it hot, and made salads out of it... It might seem like I'm trying to change the subject-- and maybe I am-- but I want to know about that too; after all, I like to absorb random knowledge like grain variety availability world-wide.

[Whiskey]

ive heard of it, never had it before though.

[teh_blumchenkinder]

Quinoa is unique. It tastes different, and it's cooked like rice or lentils. Wherever you get it, there should be instructions lurking about-- you gotta boil it, basically. No more of a hassle than noodles or lentils, for sure. I'd recommend getting only a little bit, like a cup at most, to try it. There's instructions and recipies on the internet, but, like lentils and most grains, you can eat it plain and doesn't taste bad-- even yummy-- on its' own. I can find it in the bulk section at that warehouse store I go to, as well as at the Cooperative, and in boxes (at least) at Fred Myers' and such. It's also gluten-free, so an ex-roomie eats it on occasions 'cuz she has Celiac's. Also, some of the more ... 'local-mystique' resturants and cafes around town have it as an exotic side, like cous-cous-- which is also delicious but is actually some sort of pasta thingie.
EDIT: I'm just happy that my state doesn't really do pretentious as a thing. After all, we don't even have a five-star hotel! (highest is four-star)

[AdminAssistant]

I love couscous. The dietitian I saw last spring actually said it was fine as long as I wasn't eating buckets of it. But it is made from the same stuff as pasta.

[teh_blumchenkinder]

yeah, one of the distilleries around my area serves this couscous side dish with pine nuts and apricot bits and golden raisins... O_O I need to hack that stuff.

[AdminAssistant]

yeah, one of the distilleries around my area serves this couscous side dish with pine nuts and apricot bits and golden raisins... O_O I need to hack that stuff.

That sounds pretty amazing.