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I am trying to eat less meat and more fruits and vegetables, but it is difficult. Do you have any tips for how I can get started?
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DrAttai (Physician - Surgery - Breast (Verified) ) - 08 / 16 / 2011
Don't forget your protein! An excellent low-fat, non-soy source of protein: quinoa! This "grain" (it's actually a seed) cooks in about 15 minutes, and is a a complete protein. It has a slightly nutty taste and can be used in a variety of ways - a quick google search will give you a lot of options. I make a big batch in vegetable or homemade chicken broth, and then freeze in individual serving containers, so I've always got an easy quick way to add protein to any meal.
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member7690 (Survivor (5 - 10 years)) - 08 / 16 / 2011
Smoothies
So about a month ago, my roommate was making smoothies for a while in our blender. They’d look so yummy, and when he gulped them down, he made a big MMMM!!! Sound. I was inspired. I bought a bunch of berries and bananas, threw them into my blender with some milk and my weight gainer supplement shake (I’m a small guy) press pulse, and Voila! Delicious! I could feel a cold splash of goodness hit my stomach as it went down.
Now I can’t stop. I make about 2 or 3 smoothies a day. I add my supplement shake, and I’m full and nourished all through the day! Now, I’ve always been a huge meet eater. I always got the fattest, saltiest, sugar filled BBQ Sauce, and whatever meat I could find. Since I started on smoothies, I’ve been noticing that I’ve desired less and less, and about a week ago as I was lifting a spoon of Hamburger Helper, I got this sick sort of feeling and said to myself, “Man… I don’t really want this… at all. Uh oh… Am I becoming a non-meat eater?”
So I really don’t eat meat at all anymore, sometimes when I’m at a restaurant, but usually I’ll order fish.
So try to start on smoothies, and see if you get addicted to the super healthy anti-cancer power breakfast – it may dilute your desire for other unhealthy things, such as anything with added sugar. Cancer cells live off of sugar! Not only am I feeling great, I feel it’s just one of many things I do to stomp my dead cancer on the face.
So about a month ago, my roommate was making smoothies for a while in our blender. They’d look so yummy, and when he gulped them down, he made a big MMMM!!! Sound. I was inspired. I bought a bunch of berries and bananas, threw them into my blender with some milk and my weight gainer supplement shake (I’m a small guy) press pulse, and Voila! Delicious! I could feel a cold splash of goodness hit my stomach as it went down.
Now I can’t stop. I make about 2 or 3 smoothies a day. I add my supplement shake, and I’m full and nourished all through the day! Now, I’ve always been a huge meet eater. I always got the fattest, saltiest, sugar filled BBQ Sauce, and whatever meat I could find. Since I started on smoothies, I’ve been noticing that I’ve desired less and less, and about a week ago as I was lifting a spoon of Hamburger Helper, I got this sick sort of feeling and said to myself, “Man… I don’t really want this… at all. Uh oh… Am I becoming a non-meat eater?”
So I really don’t eat meat at all anymore, sometimes when I’m at a restaurant, but usually I’ll order fish.
So try to start on smoothies, and see if you get addicted to the super healthy anti-cancer power breakfast – it may dilute your desire for other unhealthy things, such as anything with added sugar. Cancer cells live off of sugar! Not only am I feeling great, I feel it’s just one of many things I do to stomp my dead cancer on the face.
member9444 (Survivor (2 - 5 years)) - 08 / 16 / 2011
As for eating more veggies, try dipping celery into salsa. It makes a great scoop!
Another great scooping veggie is bok choy. Try it in peanut butter or hummus.
There are two great products you can use to replace meat - one is called Quorn and the other is called Field Roast. I have easy recipes for both products on my blog, as well as a few different recipes for hummus and dips: www.pinkkitchen.info.
Another great scooping veggie is bok choy. Try it in peanut butter or hummus.
There are two great products you can use to replace meat - one is called Quorn and the other is called Field Roast. I have easy recipes for both products on my blog, as well as a few different recipes for hummus and dips: www.pinkkitchen.info.
member9723 (High Risk Individual) - 08 / 16 / 2011
A word of caution on smoothies. Fruit smoothies are in fact loaded with sugar. It may be in the fructose form, but it's still sugar. If you go the smoothie route, try balancing all the sugary fruits with vegetables, and not just carrots, which are also high in carbohydrates (ie. sugars).
It's summer in Florida - meaning HOT. I find it hard to eat hot food, so I combine my favorite dressings and marinades with combos of my favorite finely chopped veggies. I chop a lot one time and keep the chopped veggies stored in frig so on most days I can just quickly mix an assortment, add dressing and have a refreshing, crunchy, nutrient-dense salad - a fabulous side to fish.
It's summer in Florida - meaning HOT. I find it hard to eat hot food, so I combine my favorite dressings and marinades with combos of my favorite finely chopped veggies. I chop a lot one time and keep the chopped veggies stored in frig so on most days I can just quickly mix an assortment, add dressing and have a refreshing, crunchy, nutrient-dense salad - a fabulous side to fish.
member5155 (Survivor (1 year)) - 08 / 17 / 2011
I love quinoa! Great tip about making up a big batch and freezing it, I will try that.
I make mine and often add finely chopped veggies like red bell pepper (always organic), purple onions (those are my two favorites to add) along with parsley (I cook the veggies first, usually just saute the veggies in water to keep it low fat) and then I toss the veggies in with the cooked quinoa and usually add some lemon juice, seasoning and a little olive oil. It is one of my favorite side dishes, very satisfying.
I make mine and often add finely chopped veggies like red bell pepper (always organic), purple onions (those are my two favorites to add) along with parsley (I cook the veggies first, usually just saute the veggies in water to keep it low fat) and then I toss the veggies in with the cooked quinoa and usually add some lemon juice, seasoning and a little olive oil. It is one of my favorite side dishes, very satisfying.
member9982 (Survivor (2 - 5 years)) - 08 / 17 / 2011
I don't eat meat so I love all of the above suggestions. I try to eat my fruit in the morning and then again later in the morning. If you have a Whole Foods near you, they have a wonderful prepared foods section behind the counter near the bakery with organic items too. I usually buy a portion of their Garlicky Kale and Buffalo Garlic Tofu to keep at work for the week and spread it out over a few days for meatless lunches. But there you can look at all the different meatless entrees and protein substitutes and get some great ideas on cooking with vegetables and without meat. And they let you taste anything! Also I make a different bag of beans every two weeks, freeze half for the next week, so I always have beans that can be spiced up if all else fails!
member4136 (Survivor (2 - 5 years)) - 09 / 22 / 2011
Hi-I am a breast cancer survivor that went through a naturopathic protocol including eating mostly plant foods. This can be done easier than you might think. First off, Quinoa is excellent to have and include in your diet. I have a recipe called Mango Quinoa Salad with Mango/Lime Salad Dressing. Basically you cook the quiinoa and place the usual salads consisting of Red cabbage, onion (use red), lettuce, garlic (raw), endive (cancer fighter), celery, broccoli, cauliflower and other veggies you might like. You cut up mango and by the way mango is very high (higher than carrot) in beta carotene so is very good for you. You place the mango in the salad. Then you blend and puree 1 cup fresh mango, 1/2 cup of oil (not vegetable oil), 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar, grated ginger, 2 tsp sea salt, 1 clove of garlic. You will love how refreshing this really is and everyone will love it! There are so many veggies out there and fruit that really it isn't difficult-try using portabellow mushrooms instead of meat and you won't miss the difference. My favorite is a Reuben sandwich with mushrooms instead of meat and I don't miss it. By the way, sauerkraut is excellent for a preventative in cancer-start including it in your diet if you like. Kale is also excellent-ever hear of Kale Chips? Tear the kale in a pan then pour oil and some salt-bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
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