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Default My morning fruit smoothie and coconut oil

John Kuthe wrote:
> On Jun 22, 10:08 pm, "Jean B." > wrote:
>> John Kuthe wrote:
>>> On Jun 22, 7:26 pm, Food Snob > wrote:
>>>> On Jun 20, 6:37 pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
>>>>> On Jun 20, 5:47 pm, Food Snob > wrote:
>>>>>> On Jun 20, 4:54 pm, ImStillMags > wrote:
>>>>>>> On Jun 20, 2:48 pm, Food Snob > wrote:
>>>>>>>> On Jun 20, 12:48 pm, ImStillMags > wrote:
>>>>>>>>> I do a fruit and yogurt smoothie in the morning. I usually have it
>>>>>>>>> with a piece or two of Ezekiel sprouted raisin bread toast.
>>>>>>>>> After doing some research on the health and nutritional advantages of
>>>>>>>>> coconut oil, I've started adding a tablespoon of organic extra virgin
>>>>>>>>> coconut oil to my morning smoothie.
>>>>>>>>> The extra virgin coconut oil retains most of the coconut flavor.
>>>>>>>>> I've really been liking the
>>>>>>>>> addition of coconut flavor to the smoothie.
>>>>>>>>> Here's what I typically make each morning:
>>>>>>>>> 1/4 cup whey or hemp protein powder (better for you
>>>>>>>>> than soy)
>>>>>>>>> 1/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
>>>>>>>>> 1/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
>>>>>>>>> 4 or 5 medium fresh or frozen strawberries (I buy organic
>>>>>>>>> fresh when available)
>>>>>>>>> 1 small banana
>>>>>>>>> 1/3 cup fresh pineapple chunks
>>>>>>>>> 1/3 cup yogurt -- plain, no sweeteners
>>>>>>>>> 1 packet Stevia or Xylotol sweetener ( if you like
>>>>>>>>> your smoothie sweeter)
>>>>>>>>> 1/2 cup orange juice, not from concentrate
>>>>>>>>> 1/2 cup water
>>>>>>>>> 1 tblsp organic extra virgin coconut oil
>>>>>>>>> 1 tblsp fresh ground flax seeds
>>>>>>>>> I grind flax seeds, enough for the week, and keep them in the fridge
>>>>>>>>> in a tightly covered container. I also freeze peeled bananas
>>>>>>>>> individually in plastic sandwich baggies when I buy a big bunch. The
>>>>>>>>> frozen bananas help make the smoothie cold.
>>>>>>>>> This recipe makes one of those Texas Tea sized glasses full.
>>>>>>>> Healthy, low in carbs, except for the pineapple and banana, and while
>>>>>>>> I'd rather shoot the flax seed stuff down, and chase it with the
>>>>>>>> smoothie.
>>>>>>>> If you enjoy the taste of stevia, more power to you. I can't stand
>>>>>>>> it. Also, I'd prefer erythritol over xylitol, but would prefer
>>>>>>>> sucralose (Splenda) over either. Still too high in carb and too low
>>>>>>>> in fat for quick weight loss, but if it's part of your way of eating,
>>>>>>>> and you're not trying to lose more, that's a very healthy, balanced,
>>>>>>>> smoothie.
>>>>>>>> --Bryan
>>>>>>> The only stevia I've found that doesn't have that licorice taste is
>>>>>>> made by the same people who make
>>>>>>> Sugar In The Raw. It's called, coincidentally, Stevia In The Raw.
>>>>>> I'd have to taste it to believe it.
>>>>>>> I usually use xylotol for it's benefits rather
>>>>>>> than stevia. I don't necessarily need the smoothie sweeter.
>>>>>> Please explain the "benefits" of xylitol over erythritol. My nephew
>>>>>> is a big fan of erythritol, and while I tolerate all the sugar
>>>>>> alcohols, I am not fond of the chill effect, though I figure that
>>>>>> could be something one could learn to like, like the way I got used to
>>>>>> aspartame soda pop, and now sugar soda tastes just wrong. I've used
>>>>>> both erythritol and xylitol, and like erythritol better, but since I
>>>>>> fell off the low carb wagon, I haven't used either, and have been
>>>>>> eating (nutritionally) like a *normal* American, albeit avoiding
>>>>>> hydrogenated fats. I've gotten my alcohol consumption down to very
>>>>>> low levels, but have been sloppy with carbs instead. I heard Kessler
>>>>>> on the radio this morning (BBC), and I know all that stuff anyway, but
>>>>>> I really need to rewire my brain as far as eating goes, and the
>>>>>> biggest part of that is battling carb addiction.
>>>>>> --Bryan
>>>>> Bryan, you have weird fabby ideas about nutrition. The UDSA has some
>>>>> VERY good information on suggested balanced nutrition plans. A group
>>>>> of my fellow nursing students just gave a presentation to some girls
>>>>> at Girls, Inc. on diet, nutrition and exercise and the health benefits
>>>>> and risks.
>>>>> He
>>>>> MyPyramid.gov
>>>> Kessler was the guy who was there at the time that the STUPID as ****
>>>> pyramid was put into place, and has now realized its failings.
>>> An impeccable researched based rebuttal. NOT! ;-)
>>>>> The USDA just released their 2010 report.
>>>>> Why do you think you can reinvent the wheel and out-think some of the
>>>>> greatest medical, health, nutrition and exercise scientists in the
>>>>> country?
>>>> Because they are so decades behind (small "c") conservative. It is
>>>> still legal to sell ****ing hydrogenated shortening in the USA.
>>> Making anything non-DRUG related illegal is very very difficult,
>>> especially if it's profitable and enjoys major corporate sponsorship,
>>> even if there's mounds of evidence that its bad for you. Look at
>>> tobacco for one, and talking on a cellphone while driving, etc. (Of
>>> course when fake marijuana comes out like that K2 stuff, they make
>>> that illegal as fast as you can blink an eye.)
>>> Legal or illegal never was, isn't and never will be a good gauge to
>>> judge much by.
>>>>> What YOU need to do is eat more fresh fruits and VEGETABLES,
>>>>> back off the protein (yeah, steaks are yummy but...)
>>>> And you can go **** yourself. People's protein requirements vary
>>>> widely. There's no question that more green veggies are good for
>>>> everyone, and that I eat less of those than is optimal, but no one
>>>> achieves health perfection, and those who get close to it are often
>>>> giving up pleasures/taking on displeasures that make quantity of life
>>>> less desirable.
>>> "People's protein requirements vary widely"? You are not growing
>>> anymore, have no major injuries or surgeries healing, etc. So your
>>> protein requirements are merely maintenance, as are mine. And why not
>>> get some or a majority of those protein requirements from non-MEAT
>>> sources, except for you (and my) love eating dead animal flesh? I eat
>>> beans and rice every morning (with a modicum of ham and bacon, I'm
>>> guilty as sin too!)
>>> What does your blood pressure run? Mine's about 120/80, which is
>>> actually classified now as borderline pre-hypertensive. I have a
>>> sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, if you ever want to know.
>>>>> and get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.
>>>> I get shitloads of exercise at work, then playing sports with Johnny.
>>> More than I'm getting lately, even with riding my bicycle to and from
>>> school, which isn't really that much exercise. I liked riding 3 laps
>>> around Forest Park 3 to 5 days a week like I was before I got into
>>> this accelerated BSN program. I dropped 20 lbs too! Gained 'em all
>>> back now though. :-(
>>>>> And stop eating so darned MUCH!
>>>> Gee, aren't you the buzzkill.
>>> I eat too much too. But I admit it!
>>>>> The girls at Girls,Inc. were amazed by the USDA's portion
>>>>> size recommendations, and I think you will be too! You don't need a lb
>>>>> + of steak a day. Far from it!
>>>> I understand the appeal of anything called "Girls" anything, but
>>>> seriously...
>>>>> And carbs are NOT the enemy!
>>>> You've never been a fatty.
>>> I kinda am right now, at least more than I should be.
>>> John Kuthe...

>> It's all of those yummy chocolate-covered candies. I'd be happy
>> to rid you of some.
>>
>> --
>> Jean B.

>
> All my left over Christmas Candy is long gone. Yes some ended up in my
> belly fat, I must admit! Mmmmmmmm!
>
> ;-)
>
> John Kuthe...


Well, when you feel the urge to make those beauties again, keep
this in mind! :-)

--
Jean B.
 
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