tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836694020697019103.post7162998862224793034..comments2023-05-29T08:21:25.402-06:00Comments on Lean To The Sun: Spinach for BreakfastRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12790869919158751933noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836694020697019103.post-58598251062552936502010-04-18T11:58:59.316-06:002010-04-18T11:58:59.316-06:00Grinding the flax seeds yourself, as you use it, w...Grinding the flax seeds yourself, as you use it, will give you a much,much higher content of antioxidants than using store bought ground flax. <br /> <br />I put a scant tablespoon full of flax seed into my mixer and grind it first, then add the other ingredients for my smoothies.<br /><br />Freshly ground flax seed is good sprinkled on cereals, salads, and desserts.<br /><br />I enjoy masticating a teaspoonful right after grinding it.<br /><br />Your body is unable to digest whole flax seed.<br /><br />Ground flaxseed can be substituted for fat at a ratio of 3 to 1. For example, ½ cup of butter or margarine can be replaced by 1-½ cups of flax!Linda Austin Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06258673630568618382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836694020697019103.post-43397554027886544122010-03-10T16:21:25.772-07:002010-03-10T16:21:25.772-07:00I love this blog Robin. I want to go vegan. My bre...I love this blog Robin. I want to go vegan. My breakfast every morning is a variation of your smoothie as well - I do 1/2 C plain yogurt, 2 tsp flax (my blender is awesome, it grinds it for me), 1 C of soy milk, a handful of frozen blueberries, and then I shove as much spinach into the blender as I can. It's so yummy. My younger kids love it. The older ones say "gross" and won't even try it. I also love pureeing spinach and putting it on pizza under the tomato sauce. Spinach with craisins is one of my favorite treats. I eat it with my fingers. Keep blogging! Oh, and check out www.nourishingmeals.com. It's where I got the recipe for "healing cabbage and quinoa soup" that I brought to a ward party that only Hans and I ate. It's really good though. Have you tried quinoa? It's so good with fresh cranberries (boil til they pop in the water and then add quinoa til it's cooked). I add cinnamon and some vanilla soy milk and it is dessert. So good. Good luck!Hans and Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02057130316909694602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836694020697019103.post-85166056595713074122010-03-09T16:44:21.325-07:002010-03-09T16:44:21.325-07:00yay! my requested vegan book is in at the library....yay! my requested vegan book is in at the library. I'm on my way to pick it up and then to buy more fruits, veggies, nuts and soy milk.Linda Austin Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06258673630568618382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836694020697019103.post-33211390497482803312010-03-09T01:30:49.495-07:002010-03-09T01:30:49.495-07:00Awesome. I especially love the the protein trivia ...Awesome. I especially love the the protein trivia at the end. Who knew? Spinach really is a superfood.<br /><br />I checked this book out from the library (the Disease-proof your kids) but it is still in my book bag, unread. I am wrapped up in The Help right now and can't put it down.<br /><br />I am going to make this smoothie this week.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16620429803998605975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836694020697019103.post-9876330896575233692010-03-08T14:51:49.392-07:002010-03-08T14:51:49.392-07:00Will you come to my house for a week and help me g...Will you come to my house for a week and help me get started on this vegan diet? I mean it!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17791863950429707726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836694020697019103.post-12316881533091998682010-03-08T13:35:40.627-07:002010-03-08T13:35:40.627-07:00oh...and sometimes if I don't want to use milk...oh...and sometimes if I don't want to use milk I just use water and add a spoonful of the Fage greek yogurt to make it a little creamy...yummy!<br /><br />Thanks for being such an inspiration...keep it up!Jen and Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321808307480755723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836694020697019103.post-2676100722203881902010-03-08T13:11:00.560-07:002010-03-08T13:11:00.560-07:00Robin...I make this exact smoothie for breakfast!!...Robin...I make this exact smoothie for breakfast!! The only difference is that I haven't added a banana or apple (I have just used blueberries) and I add a scoop of my vanilla protein powder. I love it and am amazed that you really can't even taste the spinach.<br /><br />p.s. do you have a Magic Bullet? I just got one and absolutely love it. (got mine at Costco)Jen and Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321808307480755723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836694020697019103.post-80594282877554765912010-03-08T12:33:07.638-07:002010-03-08T12:33:07.638-07:00Way to go Robin! I'm really interested to see...Way to go Robin! I'm really interested to see how this goes for your family. I am trying to switch to a lifestyle of whole foods and "clean" meats (sorry - don't know what to call them...the kind that come from the farmer next door...)<br />It's going to be a slow change for our family - I'm going to keep checking this blog for some inspiration. <br />I have lots of weight to loose, my husband has none, but our children are following in my footsteps (they're 6, 5, 5, 1, 1) and I'd love to change my habits now - while they're still young. <br />Thanks for sharing!mandbridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804497164306745480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836694020697019103.post-54808582467888290262010-03-08T09:09:09.291-07:002010-03-08T09:09:09.291-07:00I came to your blog through Diane's and have b...I came to your blog through Diane's and have been interested in your diet. <br /><br />I have been training for a marathon and decided to change my diet a bit because I was just getting so tired in the evenings (I also have 4 very young children and am the YW president). Anyway, my point is: I eat a spinach-strawberry-blueberry-apple-orange salad every morning and it really has made a big difference. My diet changes haven't been as dramatic as your change but your blog is very persuasive:) Thanks for posting your progress.martha corinnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659150950874774027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836694020697019103.post-79335410024176440182010-03-08T08:04:48.454-07:002010-03-08T08:04:48.454-07:00Per Calorie:
meatloaf is 24% protein
spinach is 5...Per Calorie:<br /><br />meatloaf is 24% protein<br />spinach is 51% protein<br /><br />Spinach is the winner!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12790869919158751933noreply@blogger.com