Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I second the motion to homeschool. But this coming from a homeschooling mother, might sound a bit biased. If you don't want to do this for the longrun, the school should offer a homebound option. They might be unwilling at first though. Just stand your ground. Also let other parents that you know about the dangers of this lunacy! > > Hello everyone!! I really need some advice on how to handle a > situation at my daughter's school. My daughter is in elementary > school and I am pregnant. I do not vaccinate either of my two > children. They sent home a letter today stating that the week of the > 26th they will be offering and administering free flu mist > vaccinations to all the students who are interested. I'm sure I do not > need to tell any of you that the Flu Mist is a live vaccine that can > shed for up to 2 weeks and that pregnant women should not be near it. > I immediately called the principal and informed her of my situation. > She said she will take to the assistant superintendent but that she > thinks it should be ok to keep my daughter out of school that week due > to the health concern. The only problem is that it can be shed for up > to 2 weeks after and they are administering it all week long. I can't > imagine keeping her out of school for 3 weeks. I am unsure what to do. > Any advice?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 At 06:40 PM 1/15/2009, you wrote: >Hello everyone!! I really need some advice on how to handle a >situation at my daughter's school. My daughter is in elementary >school and I am pregnant. I do not vaccinate either of my two >children. They sent home a letter today stating that the week of the >26th they will be offering and administering free flu mist >vaccinations to all the students who are interested. I'm sure I do not >need to tell any of you that the Flu Mist is a live vaccine that can >shed for up to 2 weeks and that pregnant women should not be near it. >I immediately called the principal and informed her of my situation. >She said she will take to the assistant superintendent but that she >thinks it should be ok to keep my daughter out of school that week due >to the health concern. The only problem is that it can be shed for up >to 2 weeks after and they are administering it all week long. I can't >imagine keeping her out of school for 3 weeks. I am unsure what to do. >Any advice?? can you share with them all info that shows the danger so they may not follow through on this. I would not allow myself or my child to be anywhere in the vicinity for as long as it takes (and who knows how long for sure) sheri >------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 What kind of a school is this, private or public--and where? If it's private, I would tell them you expect to be reimbursed for the time off if she takes it and you'll rethink sending your daughter next year if they can't guarantee a safe environment. But, and I know it's a special concern because you're pregnant, there are probably people all over who have been vaxed with it--at stores, churches, movies. etc. I would worry more about being exposed while they were giving it because it would be in the air, rather than worry about the time afterwards. Maybe you should tell the principal that this is putting pregnant teachers (or teachers who don't know they're pregnant) at risk, along with parents/visitors who come to the school who might be pregnant (or immunocompromised)--and the school could be sued. They hate that. Better yet, I would go to the superintendent myself, rather than expecting the prinicipal to inform him/her, let alone do it with the same level of knowledge you have. At best, she might say " a parent complained, but I don't think it's a problem. How should I handle her? " I'm sorry you have to deal with this when you're pregnant. Things like this cause such stress when you least need it. Winnie Need Some Advice Vaccinations > Hello everyone!! I really need some advice on how to handle a > situation at my daughter's school. My daughter is in elementary > school and I am pregnant. I do not vaccinate either of my two > children. They sent home a letter today stating that the week of the > 26th they will be offering and administering free flu mist > vaccinations to all the students who are interested. I'm sure I > do not > need to tell any of you that the Flu Mist is a live vaccine that can > shed for up to 2 weeks and that pregnant women should not be > near it. > I immediately called the principal and informed her of my situation. > She said she will take to the assistant superintendent but that she > thinks it should be ok to keep my daughter out of school that > week due > to the health concern. The only problem is that it can be shed > for up > to 2 weeks after and they are administering it all week long. I can't > imagine keeping her out of school for 3 weeks. I am unsure what > to do. > Any advice?? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 It's wonderful you are so on top of the situation for you, your daughter and unborn baby. People all around us have probably had a FluMist and we are unknowingly exposed, but this is clearly a high dose and being administered right there adds so much more. Personally I think missing time like that in elementary school is not that critical, you can keep up well enough, get work in advance, and she can learn some more neat things with quality time with mom Liz > > Hello everyone!! I really need some advice on how to handle a > situation at my daughter's school. My daughter is in elementary > school and I am pregnant. I do not vaccinate either of my two > children. They sent home a letter today stating that the week of the > 26th they will be offering and administering free flu mist > vaccinations to all the students who are interested. I'm sure I do not > need to tell any of you that the Flu Mist is a live vaccine that can > shed for up to 2 weeks and that pregnant women should not be near it. > I immediately called the principal and informed her of my situation. > She said she will take to the assistant superintendent but that she > thinks it should be ok to keep my daughter out of school that week due > to the health concern. The only problem is that it can be shed for up > to 2 weeks after and they are administering it all week long. I can't > imagine keeping her out of school for 3 weeks. I am unsure what to do. > Any advice?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 It is a public school in PA. I did think about the people walking around at the food store or wherever that were just given it but the chances of me getting it from them is a lot less than if 40, 50, or more kids are given it in her little school where she has close contact 5 days a week with. I did some research last night and it is actually 3 weeks shedding period!! They sent home a Q & A paper but it says nothing about shedding, just who should and shouldn't get the vaccine. I always thought I might have an issue regarding my choice to not vaccinate but I always thought it would be trouble getting them into school, not something ridiculous and unneeded like this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Why are public schools giving this out there? They're not doing it in CT (that I know of--I guess I'd better ask!) Winnie Re: Need Some Advice Vaccinations > It is a public school in PA. I did think about the people walking > around at the food store or wherever that were just given it but the > chances of me getting it from them is a lot less than if 40, 50, or > more kids are given it in her little school where she has close > contact 5 days a week with. > I did some research last night and it is actually 3 weeks shedding > period!! They sent home a Q & A paper but it says nothing about > shedding, just who should and shouldn't get the vaccine. I always > thought I might have an issue regarding my choice to not > vaccinate but > I always thought it would be trouble getting them into school, not > something ridiculous and unneeded like this!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Terry, It's very nice of you to help your friend. If you go to Lee Ann's website, www.vitamixlady.com, there is a link on the left hand side of the homepage. I use a frozen triple berry blend I get at Sam's Club in my smoothies. It is blueberry, blackberry and raspberry and hides greens very nicely. For a sweeter taste you can add dates. Fran In a message dated 10/2/2010 4:48:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tpogue@... writes: Hmmm, Missed that post I guess. Do you happen to remember what they are? In looking I did find LeAnn's Roasted Garlic Balsamic Dressing. I roasted some garlic yesterday so I think I'll make that dressing for a salad to go with our steak tonight.  Terry Pogue My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:31 PM, Fowler wrote:> > > Carrots are sweet & I add them to my regular morning smoothies. What about Lee Ann's MAGIC 5 veggies? > > God Bless,> ~~> > http:www.PositivePrayers.com> Make it a Positive Day!> > Sent from my iPhone> > On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:14 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote:> >> I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination?>> >> Terry>> >> Sent from my iPad>> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Carrots are sweet & I add them to my regular morning smoothies. What about Lee Ann's MAGIC 5 veggies? God Bless,~~http:www.PositivePrayers.comMake it a Positive Day!Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 2, 2010, at 4:14 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote: I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination? Terry Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Hmmm, Missed that post I guess. Do you happen to remember what they are? In looking I did find LeAnn's Roasted Garlic Balsamic Dressing. I roasted some garlic yesterday so I think I'll make that dressing for a salad to go with our steak tonight.  Terry Pogue  My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:31 PM, Fowler wrote: > > > Carrots are sweet & I add them to my regular morning smoothies. What about Lee Ann's MAGIC 5 veggies? > > God Bless, > ~~ > > http:www.PositivePrayers.com > Make it a Positive Day! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:14 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote: > >> I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination? >> >> Terry >> >> Sent from my iPad >> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Check Lea Ann's Web site. Kale might be hard to disguise, though. Have you thought about romaine or spinach? They're a lot more neutral in flavor. Re: Need some advice  Hmmm, Missed that post I guess. Do you happen to remember what they are? In looking I did find LeAnn's Roasted Garlic Balsamic Dressing. I roasted some garlic yesterday so I think I'll make that dressing for a salad to go with our steak tonight.  Terry Pogue  My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:31 PM, Fowler wrote: & gt; & gt; & gt; Carrots are sweet & I add them to my regular morning smoothies. What about Lee Ann's MAGIC 5 veggies? & gt; & gt; God Bless, & gt; ~~ & gt; & gt; http:www.PositivePrayers.com & gt; Make it a Positive Day! & gt; & gt; Sent from my iPhone & gt; & gt; On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:14 PM, Terry Pogue & lt;tpogue@... & gt; wrote: & gt; & gt; & gt; I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Great, that's just what I needed to know. I wasn't sure what you'd need to make it taste like he was just eating fruit. I'd like him to try my gazpacho smoothie so I might send a container of that home with her too. If he won't eat it I know she will. She's my best friend and her husband has dementia. He's 84 now but it started years ago. She can no longer leave him alone. He goes to an adult care center twice a week to give her some time to get out of the house and to have some life of her own. My husband is 82 but he's sharp as a tack. Ilm really lucky. I still seem to have it all too. Well, my memory can fail me. You know, walk into a room and why you went there. LOL but vie done that for years too.Sent from my iPadOn Oct 2, 2010, at 4:56 PM, fradal@... wrote: Terry, It's very nice of you to help your friend. If you go to Lee Ann's website, www.vitamixlady.com, there is a link on the left hand side of the homepage. I use a frozen triple berry blend I get at Sam's Club in my smoothies. It is blueberry, blackberry and raspberry and hides greens very nicely. For a sweeter taste you can add dates. Fran In a message dated 10/2/2010 4:48:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tpogue@... writes: Hmmm, Missed that post I guess. Do you happen to remember what they are? In looking I did find LeAnn's Roasted Garlic Balsamic Dressing. I roasted some garlic yesterday so I think I'll make that dressing for a salad to go with our steak tonight.  Terry Pogue My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:31 PM, Fowler wrote:> > > Carrots are sweet & I add them to my regular morning smoothies. What about Lee Ann's MAGIC 5 veggies? > > God Bless,> ~~> > http:www.PositivePrayers.com> Make it a Positive Day!> > Sent from my iPhone> > On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:14 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote:> >> I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination?>> >> Terry>> >> Sent from my iPad>> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Looks like helped you out on the magic 5. Thanks !! :)Hope your friend is able to enjoy!!!God Bless,~~http:www.PositivePrayers.comMake it a Positive Day!Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 2, 2010, at 6:00 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote: Great, that's just what I needed to know. I wasn't sure what you'd need to make it taste like he was just eating fruit. I'd like him to try my gazpacho smoothie so I might send a container of that home with her too. If he won't eat it I know she will. She's my best friend and her husband has dementia. He's 84 now but it started years ago. She can no longer leave him alone. He goes to an adult care center twice a week to give her some time to get out of the house and to have some life of her own. My husband is 82 but he's sharp as a tack. Ilm really lucky. I still seem to have it all too. Well, my memory can fail me. You know, walk into a room and why you went there. LOL but vie done that for years too.Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 The Green Smoothie on my website can be made with Kale - if sweetened with dates it is especially sweet... Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< Need some advice I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination?TerrySent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 I've got to learn to read everyone else's replies before replying myself LOL :-) Need some advice I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination?TerrySent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 If the green color turns people off, adding lots of blueberries will help with both taste and color.-----------Buddy A. Touchinsky, D.C.www.drtouchinsky.com On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 7:06 PM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote:   I've got to learn to read everyone else's replies before replying myself LOL :-) Need some advice  I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination?TerrySent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Chiming in... Too much zucchini in my garden this summer means most of it went into smoothies. It was absolutely undetectable. I bet this works with the yellow squash too, hope this helps a little. --Bobbie From: dr.touchinsky@...Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 19:24:24 -0400Subject: Re: Need some advice If the green color turns people off, adding lots of blueberries will help with both taste and color. -----------Buddy A. Touchinsky, D.C.www.drtouchinsky.com On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 7:06 PM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote: I've got to learn to read everyone else's replies before replying myself LOL :-) Need some advice I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination?TerrySent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 I noticed that, too. I always have leftover zucchini from tortilla soup and it ends up in smoothies. Re: Need some advice If the green color turns people off, adding lots of blueberries will help with both taste and color. ----------- Buddy A. Touchinsky, D.C. www.drtouchinsky.com On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 7:06 PM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote: I've got to learn to read everyone else's replies before replying myself LOL :-) Need some advice I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Great. I have a boatload of frozen wild blueberries. I eat blueberries all year round and always have them onhand. Into the green smoothie they go. Thanks.  Terry Pogue  My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ On Oct 2, 2010, at 7:24 PM, Buddy A. Touchinsky, D.C. wrote: > > > If the green color turns people off, adding lots of blueberries will help with both taste and color. > > ----------- > Buddy A. Touchinsky, D.C. > www.drtouchinsky.com > > > On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 7:06 PM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote: > > > > I've got to learn to read everyone else's replies before replying myself LOL :-) > Need some advice > > > I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination? > > Terry > > Sent from my iPad > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 If he has dementia, add some coconut oil. The jury is still out on it, but there is some evidence that it slows down Alzheimer's. I add it to my green smoothies and to my oatmeal. From: Terry Pogue Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 6:00 PM Subject: Re: Need some advice Great, that's just what I needed to know. I wasn't sure what you'd need to make it taste like he was just eating fruit. I'd like him to try my gazpacho smoothie so I might send a container of that home with her too. If he won't eat it I know she will. She's my best friend and her husband has dementia. He's 84 now but it started years ago. She can no longer leave him alone. He goes to an adult care center twice a week to give her some time to get out of the house and to have some life of her own. My husband is 82 but he's sharp as a tack. Ilm really lucky. I still seem to have it all too. Well, my memory can fail me. You know, walk into a room and why you went there. LOL but vie done that for years too.Sent from my iPad On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:56 PM, fradal@... wrote: Terry, It's very nice of you to help your friend. If you go to Lee Ann's website, www.vitamixlady.com, there is a link on the left hand side of the homepage. I use a frozen triple berry blend I get at Sam's Club in my smoothies. It is blueberry, blackberry and raspberry and hides greens very nicely. For a sweeter taste you can add dates. Fran In a message dated 10/2/2010 4:48:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tpogue@... writes: Hmmm, Missed that post I guess. Do you happen to remember what they are? In looking I did find LeAnn's Roasted Garlic Balsamic Dressing. I roasted some garlic yesterday so I think I'll make that dressing for a salad to go with our steak tonight.  Terry Pogue My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:31 PM, Fowler wrote:> > > Carrots are sweet & I add them to my regular morning smoothies. What about Lee Ann's MAGIC 5 veggies? > > God Bless,> ~~> > http:www.PositivePrayers.com> Make it a Positive Day!> > Sent from my iPhone> > On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:14 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote:> >> I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination?>> >> Terry>> >> Sent from my iPad>> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Or put it in a stainless steel travel mug. LOL From: Buddy A. Touchinsky, D.C. Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 7:24 PM Subject: Re: Need some advice If the green color turns people off, adding lots of blueberries will help with both taste and color. -----------Buddy A. Touchinsky, D.C.www.drtouchinsky.com On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 7:06 PM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote: I've got to learn to read everyone else's replies before replying myself LOL :-) Need some advice I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination?TerrySent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 No Alzheimers in evidence. They did some kind of tests and I think some of it is related to Parkinsons which he has. BUT, hey I can do coconut oil. My housekeeper is Brazilian and she introduced me to Palm oil which I assume is the same. Very high in cholesterol but we do not have that problem. I think most of the tropical oils have that component. I'm disappointed for I assumed that Green For Life was going to be full of recipes. Nope. BUT I'm reading it anyway. I'm not sure I buy into the presented science however. I just ordered a ton of fruit and veg which will be delivered tomorrow in expectation of my friend's visit on Wednesday. We'll have fun even if her husband doesn't drink our creations.  Terry Pogue  My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ On Oct 3, 2010, at 5:13 PM, buzz wrote: > > > If he has dementia, add some coconut oil. The jury is still out on it, but there is some evidence that it slows down Alzheimer's. I add it to my green smoothies and to my oatmeal. > > > From: Terry Pogue > Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 6:00 PM > > Subject: Re: Need some advice > > Great, that's just what I needed to know. I wasn't sure what you'd need to make it taste like he was just eating fruit. I'd like him to try my gazpacho smoothie so I might send a container of that home with her too. If he won't eat it I know she will. She's my best friend and her husband has dementia. He's 84 now but it started years ago. She can no longer leave him alone. He goes to an adult care center twice a week to give her some time to get out of the house and to have some life of her own. My husband is 82 but he's sharp as a tack. Ilm really lucky. I still seem to have it all too. Well, my memory can fail me. You know, walk into a room and why you went there. LOL but vie done that for years too. > > Sent from my iPad > > On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:56 PM, fradal@... wrote: > >> Terry, >> >> It's very nice of you to help your friend. If you go to Lee Ann's website, www.vitamixlady.com, there is a link on the left hand side of the homepage. I use a frozen triple berry blend I get at Sam's Club in my smoothies. It is blueberry, blackberry and raspberry and hides greens very nicely. For a sweeter taste you can add dates. >> >> Fran >> >> In a message dated 10/2/2010 4:48:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tpogue@... writes: >> Hmmm, Missed that post I guess. Do you happen to remember what they are? In looking I did find LeAnn's Roasted Garlic Balsamic Dressing. I roasted some garlic yesterday so I think I'll make that dressing for a salad to go with our steak tonight. >> >>  Terry Pogue  >> >> My Foodie Photos >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ >> >> On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:31 PM, Fowler wrote: >> >> > >> > >> > Carrots are sweet & I add them to my regular morning smoothies. What about Lee Ann's MAGIC 5 veggies? >> > >> > God Bless, >> > ~~ >> > >> > http:www.PositivePrayers.com >> > Make it a Positive Day! >> > >> > Sent from my iPhone >> > >> > On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:14 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote: >> > >> >> I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination? >> >> >> >> Terry >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> >> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 TerryMeaning no disrespect but I always was under the impression cholesterol only comes from animal products. Is there something about palm oil that is animal related?JDOn Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote:  No Alzheimers in evidence. They did some kind of tests and I think some of it is related to Parkinsons which he has. BUT, hey I can do coconut oil. My housekeeper is Brazilian and she introduced me to Palm oil which I assume is the same. Very high in cholesterol but we do not have that problem. I think most of the tropical oils have that component. I'm disappointed for I assumed that Green For Life was going to be full of recipes. Nope. BUT I'm reading it anyway. I'm not sure I buy into the presented science however. I just ordered a ton of fruit and veg which will be delivered tomorrow in expectation of my friend's visit on Wednesday. We'll have fun even if her husband doesn't drink our creations.  Terry Pogue  My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ On Oct 3, 2010, at 5:13 PM, buzz wrote: > > > If he has dementia, add some coconut oil. The jury is still out on it, but there is some evidence that it slows down Alzheimer's. I add it to my green smoothies and to my oatmeal. > > > From: Terry Pogue > Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 6:00 PM > > Subject: Re: Need some advice > > Great, that's just what I needed to know. I wasn't sure what you'd need to make it taste like he was just eating fruit. I'd like him to try my gazpacho smoothie so I might send a container of that home with her too. If he won't eat it I know she will. She's my best friend and her husband has dementia. He's 84 now but it started years ago. She can no longer leave him alone. He goes to an adult care center twice a week to give her some time to get out of the house and to have some life of her own. My husband is 82 but he's sharp as a tack. Ilm really lucky. I still seem to have it all too. Well, my memory can fail me. You know, walk into a room and why you went there. LOL but vie done that for years too. > > Sent from my iPad > > On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:56 PM, fradal@... wrote: > >> Terry, >> >> It's very nice of you to help your friend. If you go to Lee Ann's website, www.vitamixlady.com, there is a link on the left hand side of the homepage. I use a frozen triple berry blend I get at Sam's Club in my smoothies. It is blueberry, blackberry and raspberry and hides greens very nicely. For a sweeter taste you can add dates. >> >> Fran >> >> In a message dated 10/2/2010 4:48:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tpogue@... writes: >> Hmmm, Missed that post I guess. Do you happen to remember what they are? In looking I did find LeAnn's Roasted Garlic Balsamic Dressing. I roasted some garlic yesterday so I think I'll make that dressing for a salad to go with our steak tonight. >> >>  Terry Pogue  >> >> My Foodie Photos >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ >> >> On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:31 PM, Fowler wrote: >> >> > >> > >> > Carrots are sweet & I add them to my regular morning smoothies. What about Lee Ann's MAGIC 5 veggies? >> > >> > God Bless, >> > ~~ >> > >> > http:www.PositivePrayers.com >> > Make it a Positive Day! >> > >> > Sent from my iPhone >> > >> > On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:14 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote: >> > >> >> I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination? >> >> >> >> Terry >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> >> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 No. No animal. I should have said high saturated fat which I associate with cholesterol. I misspoke. Palm oil, coconut oil and palm kernel oil are edible plant oilsderived from the fruits of palm trees. Palm oil is extracted from the pulp[1] of the fruit of the oil palm Elaeis guineensis; palm kernel oil is derived from the kernel (seed) of the oil palm[2] and coconut oil is derived from the kernel of the coconut (Cocos nucifera). Palm oil is naturally reddish in color because it contains a high amount of beta-carotene. Palm oil, palm kernel oil and coconut oil are three of the few highly saturated vegetable fats. Palm oil is semi-solid atroom temperatures. Palm oil contains several saturated andunsaturated fats in the forms of glyceryl laurate (0.1%, saturated), myristate (1%, saturated), palmitate (44%, saturated), stearate (5%, saturated), oleate (39%,monounsaturated), linoleate (10%, polyunsaturated), andlinolenate (0.3%, polyunsaturated).[3] Palm kernel oil and coconut oil are more highly saturated than palm oil. Like allvegetable oils, palm oil does not contain cholesterol (found in unrefined animal fats),[4][5] although saturated fat intake increases both LDL[6] and HDL[7] cholesterol. Palm oil is a common cooking ingredient in the tropical belt of Africa, Southeast Asia and parts of Brazil. Its increasing use in the commercial food industry in other parts of the world is buoyed by its lower cost[8] and the high oxidative stability (saturation) of the refined product when used for frying.[9][10]  Terry Pogue  My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ On Oct 3, 2010, at 5:57 PM, JD Schaefer wrote: > > > Terry > Meaning no disrespect but I always was under the impression cholesterol only comes from animal products. Is there something about palm oil that is animal related? > JD > > > On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote: > > No Alzheimers in evidence. They did some kind of tests and I think some of it is related to Parkinsons which he has. BUT, hey I can do coconut oil. My housekeeper is Brazilian and she introduced me to Palm oil which I assume is the same. Very high in cholesterol but we do not have that problem. I think most of the tropical oils have that component. > I'm disappointed for I assumed that Green For Life was going to be full of recipes. Nope. BUT I'm reading it anyway. I'm not sure I buy into the presented science however. > > I just ordered a ton of fruit and veg which will be delivered tomorrow in expectation of my friend's visit on Wednesday. We'll have fun even if her husband doesn't drink our creations. > >  Terry Pogue  > > My Foodie Photos > http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ > > On Oct 3, 2010, at 5:13 PM, buzz wrote: > > > > > > > If he has dementia, add some coconut oil. The jury is still out on it, but there is some evidence that it slows down Alzheimer's. I add it to my green smoothies and to my oatmeal. > > > > > > From: Terry Pogue > > Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 6:00 PM > > > > Subject: Re: Need some advice > > > > Great, that's just what I needed to know. I wasn't sure what you'd need to make it taste like he was just eating fruit. I'd like him to try my gazpacho smoothie so I might send a container of that home with her too. If he won't eat it I know she will. She's my best friend and her husband has dementia. He's 84 now but it started years ago. She can no longer leave him alone. He goes to an adult care center twice a week to give her some time to get out of the house and to have some life of her own. My husband is 82 but he's sharp as a tack. Ilm really lucky. I still seem to have it all too. Well, my memory can fail me. You know, walk into a room and why you went there. LOL but vie done that for years too. > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:56 PM, fradal@... wrote: > > > >> Terry, > >> > >> It's very nice of you to help your friend. If you go to Lee Ann's website, www.vitamixlady.com, there is a link on the left hand side of the homepage. I use a frozen triple berry blend I get at Sam's Club in my smoothies. It is blueberry, blackberry and raspberry and hides greens very nicely. For a sweeter taste you can add dates. > >> > >> Fran > >> > >> In a message dated 10/2/2010 4:48:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tpogue@... writes: > >> Hmmm, Missed that post I guess. Do you happen to remember what they are? In looking I did find LeAnn's Roasted Garlic Balsamic Dressing. I roasted some garlic yesterday so I think I'll make that dressing for a salad to go with our steak tonight. > >> > >>  Terry Pogue  > >> > >> My Foodie Photos > >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ > >> > >> On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:31 PM, Fowler wrote: > >> > >> > > >> > > >> > Carrots are sweet & I add them to my regular morning smoothies. What about Lee Ann's MAGIC 5 veggies? > >> > > >> > God Bless, > >> > ~~ > >> > > >> > http:www.PositivePrayers.com > >> > Make it a Positive Day! > >> > > >> > Sent from my iPhone > >> > > >> > On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:14 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote: > >> > > >> >> I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination? > >> >> > >> >> Terry > >> >> > >> >> Sent from my iPad > >> >> > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 There are many types of dementia that have nothing to do with Alzheimer's--they're not synonymous. Also, although there's evidence that plants contains trace amounts of cholesterol, that's not the problem with highly saturated plant fats like palm and coconut. What typically happens is that such fats--despite not containing any cholesterol--raise human cholesterol levels, which is why we're supposed to limit our intake of them. I don't know...I personally enjoy a slug of saturated fat now and then (I LOVE good cheese). Re: Need some advice > > Great, that's just what I needed to know. I wasn't sure what you'd need to make it taste like he was just eating fruit. I'd like him to try my gazpacho smoothie so I might send a container of that home with her too. If he won't eat it I know she will. She's my best friend and her husband has dementia. He's 84 now but it started years ago. She can no longer leave him alone. He goes to an adult care center twice a week to give her some time to get out of the house and to have some life of her own. My husband is 82 but he's sharp as a tack. Ilm really lucky. I still seem to have it all too. Well, my memory can fail me. You know, walk into a room and why you went there. LOL but vie done that for years too. > > Sent from my iPad > > On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:56 PM, fradal@... wrote: > >> Terry, >> >> It's very nice of you to help your friend. If you go to Lee Ann's website, www.vitamixlady.com, there is a link on the left hand side of the homepage. I use a frozen triple berry blend I get at Sam's Club in my smoothies. It is blueberry, blackberry and raspberry and hides greens very nicely. For a sweeter taste you can add dates. >> >> Fran >> >> In a message dated 10/2/2010 4:48:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tpogue@... writes: >> Hmmm, Missed that post I guess. Do you happen to remember what they are? In looking I did find LeAnn's Roasted Garlic Balsamic Dressing. I roasted some garlic yesterday so I think I'll make that dressing for a salad to go with our steak tonight. >> >>  Terry Pogue  >> >> My Foodie Photos >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ >> >> On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:31 PM, Fowler wrote: >> >> > >> > >> > Carrots are sweet & I add them to my regular morning smoothies. What about Lee Ann's MAGIC 5 veggies? >> > >> > God Bless, >> > ~~ >> > >> > http:www.PositivePrayers.com >> > Make it a Positive Day! >> > >> > Sent from my iPhone >> > >> > On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:14 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote: >> > >> >> I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination? >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Ditto . No one in my family has cholesterol issues and we are not concerned with dietary cholesterol, say like shrimp. We don't eat a lot of saturated fat but probably more than most families. We adore a good cheese. I make whole fat ice cream. We only use butter and I deep fry on occasion. I have yet to use the palm oil I bought to try. It's a deep orange color and I understand has a very distinctive flavor. It is used throughout Brazil but is especially associated with Bahia.  Terry Pogue  My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ On Oct 3, 2010, at 6:58 PM, wrote: > > > There are many types of dementia that have nothing to do with Alzheimer's--they're not synonymous. Also, although there's evidence that plants contains trace amounts of cholesterol, that's not the problem with highly saturated plant fats like palm and coconut. What typically happens is that such fats--despite not containing any cholesterol--raise human cholesterol levels, which is why we're supposed to limit our intake of them. I don't know...I personally enjoy a slug of saturated fat now and then (I LOVE good cheese). > > > > Re: Need some advice > > > > Great, that's just what I needed to know. I wasn't sure what you'd need to make it taste like he was just eating fruit. I'd like him to try my gazpacho smoothie so I might send a container of that home with her too. If he won't eat it I know she will. She's my best friend and her husband has dementia. He's 84 now but it started years ago. She can no longer leave him alone. He goes to an adult care center twice a week to give her some time to get out of the house and to have some life of her own. My husband is 82 but he's sharp as a tack. Ilm really lucky. I still seem to have it all too. Well, my memory can fail me. You know, walk into a room and why you went there. LOL but vie done that for years too. > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:56 PM, fradal@... wrote: > > > >> Terry, > >> > >> It's very nice of you to help your friend. If you go to Lee Ann's website, www.vitamixlady.com, there is a link on the left hand side of the homepage. I use a frozen triple berry blend I get at Sam's Club in my smoothies. It is blueberry, blackberry and raspberry and hides greens very nicely. For a sweeter taste you can add dates. > >> > >> Fran > >> > >> In a message dated 10/2/2010 4:48:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tpogue@... writes: > >> Hmmm, Missed that post I guess. Do you happen to remember what they are? In looking I did find LeAnn's Roasted Garlic Balsamic Dressing. I roasted some garlic yesterday so I think I'll make that dressing for a salad to go with our steak tonight. > >> > >>  Terry Pogue  > >> > >> My Foodie Photos > >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ > >> > >> On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:31 PM, Fowler wrote: > >> > >> > > >> > > >> > Carrots are sweet & I add them to my regular morning smoothies. What about Lee Ann's MAGIC 5 veggies? > >> > > >> > God Bless, > >> > ~~ > >> > > >> > http:www.PositivePrayers.com > >> > Make it a Positive Day! > >> > > >> > Sent from my iPhone > >> > > >> > On Oct 2, 2010, at 4:14 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote: > >> > > >> >> I need to make some really nutritious smoothies for an elderly friend. He really only likes sweet and I want to try and get some good vegetables in him. Things like kale. Any suggestions how I can disguise vegetables like that with fruits? I assume some apple but what else might work well in combination? > >> >> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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