Healthier Living Support Thread: PART TWO!

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Ok folks, time has come to Start anew.......over 1000 posts means LOTS of bandwidth use here at allnurses.com. So I have been asked to remedy the situation.....

Anyhow, I have enjoyed so much your sharing, help and support here on the Healthier Living Thread....let's keep it up!!!!!:)

QOD: What is your favorite "old" or "new" healthy food/recipe? Care to share?

I have "rediscovered" oatmeal. Yep old fashioned good ole Quaker Oats-----the slow cooked kind.....with raisins, a bit of cinnamon and some Splenda.....YUMMY. Eating this as my dh's cholesterol and lipid counts were very high---trying to clean up my own dietary practices to help him with his....anyhow.....

Anyone else? As you change/grow/develop new tastes, what are your "old" or "new" healthier-choice favorites??? Care to share????

Specializes in Community Health Nurse.
On the menu tonight for dinner is............baked flounder with tossed green salad, green beans and a baked potatoe :)

Now you're talkin' my kind of good eatin' Jess. How about setting up a place for me at the table. I'll be right over. :rotfl:

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Hi Chelly! I might have missed it, but what is "Seatlle Sutton"???

Take a block to extra firm tofu and cut it into slices. Wrap in paper towels, and then wrap in a dish towel. Put wrapped tofu on a plate and stack a bunch of plates on top of this. This will squeeze out the water. Then slice and dice red peppers, onions, garlic, broccolli, carrots, whatever and get a nice teriyaki sauce or other stir fry sauce. By now the tofu is drained and can absorb the sauces. I use peanut oil or canola oil. I made some yesterday. Don't forget to add the hot chilis.

Just wanted to give a "Tofu Lesson". Woot!

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I AM HERE I AM HERE

sorry I was up in Seattle yesterday and today for a terrific OB conference.......so I have been a wee bit busy......makes for a LOOONG day but worth it. I work tomorrow so I won't be around then either. But Friday I am OFF WOOT. Never fear, we will pick up more around here....Keep on posting folks. And YES I think we need a "healthy recipe" posting here....

ANYone want my healthy Marinara Recipe? Let me know.....I will post it here!!!! (it is so good)

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.
Now you're talkin' my kind of good eatin' Jess. How about setting up a place for me at the table. I'll be right over. :rotfl:

Darn it! Sorry I missed this post Renee. I must have been too busy stuffing my face :)

You can come over for dinner tonight..........does rattle snake sound good? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.
Hi Chelly! I might have missed it, but what is "Seatlle Sutton"???

Take a block to extra firm tofu and cut it into slices. Wrap in paper towels, and then wrap in a dish towel. Put wrapped tofu on a plate and stack a bunch of plates on top of this. This will squeeze out the water. Then slice and dice red peppers, onions, garlic, broccolli, carrots, whatever and get a nice teriyaki sauce or other stir fry sauce. By now the tofu is drained and can absorb the sauces. I use peanut oil or canola oil. I made some yesterday. Don't forget to add the hot chilis.

Just wanted to give a "Tofu Lesson". Woot!

I have never tried tofu, but sounds yummy :p

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.
I AM HERE I AM HERE

sorry I was up in Seattle yesterday and today for a terrific OB conference.......so I have been a wee bit busy......makes for a LOOONG day but worth it. I work tomorrow so I won't be around then either. But Friday I am OFF WOOT. Never fear, we will pick up more around here....Keep on posting folks. And YES I think we need a "healthy recipe" posting here....

ANYone want my healthy Marinara Recipe? Let me know.....I will post it here!!!! (it is so good)

Yummy! Marinara sauce with whole wheat pasta sounds good. And on mozzarella sticks to :chuckle

Anyhow, post away Deb, I sure could use some different ideas in my menu :)

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Yes, Deb. I love a good marinara. :)

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

Here is my recipe for Marinara Sauce. You will LOVE it; can be made vegetarian or with meatballs (I have a great recipe for those too) or Italian Sausage, also clams are GREAT in this sauce too!!! It works best if you can SLOW-cook it all day long, believe me. Your house will smell DREAMY ---can be frozen well, for later use. I make a ton and freeze it.

1 1/2 C Extra virgin olive oil

1 C garlic

2 pounds onions

1 C celery

1 lb carrots (I use less, more like 1/4 lb)

1 1/2 C pepper ( I like to use orange, green and yellow ones for color)

1 lb mushrooms

2 1/2 lb tomatoes (roma or vine-ripened best)

2 C red wine

2 tablespoons oregano

2 tablespoons basil

2 tablespoons hot pepper flakes

I like to saute the onions, celery, peppers and mushrooms in enough olive oil to cover the bottom of my stock pot, first. THEN I chop and add all ingredients in the pot, bring to boil and then simmer for at least 6-8 hours. It looks really chunky at first, but as tomatoes boil down, you will be left with a really good thick and spicy marinara sauce you can use for any pasta dish or even in lasagna. Bon Appetit!

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

I like to serve it over the newer low-carb wheat pastas.

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.
I like to serve it over the newer low-carb wheat pastas.

I hear that Yummy!

Got QOD for us today Deb? :)

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QOD:

When you feel like quitting (whatever tough quest you are on, like being healthier), what keeps you going? Any special thoughts/meditations/motivations you use to keep yourself on-course?

Selfish motivations....I need to hear this today, from whoever has some ideas. I am in a rough patch. Thanks!

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.
QOD:

When you feel like quitting (whatever tough quest you are on, like being healthier), what keeps you going? Any special thoughts/meditations/motivations you use to keep yourself on-course?

Selfish motivations....I need to hear this today, from whoever has some ideas. I am in a rough patch. Thanks!

For women: I think that we are always putting ourselves last. We are natural nurturers and I bet that being a mother and a nurse is even more so.

Anyhow, I believe that being "selfish" for a day is wonderful. If she is married/together with someone she should plan that special day and either have the kids babysat by a sitter or the spouse. Maybe save a few bucks and go get pampered at a spa or atleast the nearest salon. :)

Go out to the mall with a friend or even alone, and "splurge" on any one outfit or item you've been wanting. Take the day off from the kitchen, chores and the children.

I am sure the person becomes rejuvenated and comes back to "work" renewed in some sense.

I am not a mother or nurse, but DO take a few of these "days-off" a year. I get tired/bored of chores, cooking and thankfully my husband is very supportive of me.

For a guy, the same thing can be done omitting the a few things. Maybe hanging out (even at home) with a few buddies, eating and having time alone with them.

Be creative and selfish.

:)

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