Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 OH .. .another idea on fruits ... we sometimes get the mixed frozen fruits, they have strawberry's grapes, melons ... and use them as ice cubes in warm clear pop like seven up or sprite, then when the pop is gone .. the kids eat the fruit. It might work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 Hi Judy, thanks so much for the offer. I can try it. I find it is the creamier textures that make her vomit and she just won't try the chunks. She vomits with pudding, yogurt, egg salad, apple sauce, etc. I am at a loss really. Thats why I was thinking the freezing of the smooties might work. What to do, what to do!! hugs Teela _______________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 Teela, Frozen food often has a less definitive taste - so that might work!! Adi freezes bananas to use in her smoothies. She adds vanilla yogurt, and some selective other fruit. She wont use raspberries because of the seeds. I have bought frozen strawberries that she liked. Recently a dietician told me that todays frozen or canned veggies are as nutritional as fresh. I find that if add vegetables to pasta dishes the kids will eat them - on their own - no go! Adi is my texture eater - fortunatly she eats 'obsessively' healthily! ;o) wendy in canada ================================================================= Thats why I was thinking the freezing of the smooties might work. What to do, what to do!! >hugs Teela _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2001 Report Share Posted February 6, 2001 > clear pop like seven up or sprite, then when the pop > is gone .. the kids eat > the fruit. It might work? I will try this but I really have my doubts. She will see them and that seems to be all it takes. I love strawberries frozen in ice and put into 7-Up!!! mmmmm. _______________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 If memory serves, Bill says something along the lines of " although vegetables don't have a lot in the way of energy etc to help with weight training, they do contain lots of vitamins/minerals which are important " . of course that's not a quote, but you get the idea! As well as that, they really help fill you up! I used to despise having to eat veges. But now I will not have an evening meal without them, and I eat them because they're good for me, not beacause I think Yum Yum. in NZ C1W6D6 > The eating plan for BFL has been easy for me to work with. As I evaluate my > meals and experience over the last 8 weeks I would say I am lacking most in > getting the vegetables in. Does anyone know the reason for having at least 2 > servings of veggies during the day? I know it's just healthy for a balanced > diet, but is there any harm done by not getting in all the required vegetables. > I know that BFL says you need to follow the plan exact so I'm just wondering > if I would have a lack of progress based on not eating a sufficient amount of > vegetables. > > K > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 I was surprised with the recommended amount of veggies on this program too...I do add at least 2-3 veggies for both lunch and dinner. It helps fill me up too! > The eating plan for BFL has been easy for me to work with. As I evaluate my > meals and experience over the last 8 weeks I would say I am lacking most in > getting the vegetables in. Does anyone know the reason for having at least 2 > servings of veggies during the day? I know it's just healthy for a balanced > diet, but is there any harm done by not getting in all the required vegetables. > I know that BFL says you need to follow the plan exact so I'm just wondering > if I would have a lack of progress based on not eating a sufficient amount of > vegetables. > > K > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Timely. I just saw a little blurp in either Oxygen or Yoga Journal that made note that is is actually healthier to get frozen spinich and microwave it for 3 minutes than cooking fresh conventionally as it loses alot of its nutrients in the cooking process. I use fresh when it will be eaten raw and I do frozen for things that need heating... Love the brussel sprouts, aspargus, brocolli, zucchini...but I will eat an assortment of greens, reds, yellows...to get all the benefits each group provides. > > Ive always wondered about frozen vs. fresh vegetables. Which one do > you guys prefer? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Fresh without a second thought. No comparison. At 03:04 PM 1/11/2006, you wrote: >Ive always wondered about frozen vs. fresh vegetables. Which one do >you guys prefer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 > > Fresh without a second thought. No comparison. Fresh IF its really fresh ...depending on where you live, its not always the best choice because of spoilage, especially with out of season vegetables. OR frozen if, like me, you dont eat whats bought right away and throw more out than you actually get a chance to eat. Not everybody can shop every day for their fresh veggies :-) Nutritionally, from what I have read, there isnt much difference (besides nitpicking) between frozen and fresh or even canned (except the sodium content in canned) - its pretty much preference - todays processing is pretty efficient at grabbing vegetables at their peak of freshness. I try to keep all three kinds on hand for variety and some because I just like the taste better in different forms. Like when canned green beans are on sale I stock up, yet I will also buy them fresh too when they're in season just to saute with some fresh garlic yummm. Variety is certainly key to making this a lifestyle change and yes (dare I say it) even 'liking' vegetables! joni --------------------------------------- *a former only peascorn person who eats all kinds of vegetables now* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Ideally, I like fresh, but frozen often works better. More convenient. I like to shop once a week if possible and what I buy on Monday, has probably lost most of it's nutrients in the fridge (what it didn't lose on the truck, in the store beforehand). Candace > > Ive always wondered about frozen vs. fresh vegetables. Which one do > you guys prefer? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 I always prefer fresh if they truly are fresh. I grow most everything in the garden and winter is hard on me because the " fresh " you find in the stores taste nothing like garden fresh. I usually buy frozen in the winter (it's hard to freeze your own cauliflower, broccoli without it getting mushy). Angie 50 & a thunderstorm in OH in Jan? What gives! " " > > Ive always wondered about frozen vs. fresh vegetables. Which one do > you guys prefer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 I use a lot of fresh garlic, parsley, carrots, sweet potatoes, onions, and celery because they store well, and I use them at almost every meal. I rely bags of spinach, collard greens, mushrooms, and peas. I sprinkle small amounts of them into various recipes to punch up the fiber and nutrition. I got tired of throwing out vegetables from my crisper/rotter drawer of the 'frig'. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 I use a lot of fresh garlic, parsley, carrots, sweet potatoes, onions, and celery because they store well, and I use them at almost every meal. I rely on frozen bags of spinach, collard greens, mushrooms, and peas. I sprinkle small amounts of them into various recipes to punch up the fiber and nutrition. I got tired of throwing out vegetables from my crisper/rotter drawer of the 'frig'. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Since I am basically homebound and unable to get fresh veggies frequently, are frozen veggies effective substitutes in smoothies for the fresh ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 , I have purchased bags of frozen cut spinach at Costco and used it. The Normandy with carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower would work as well. Now if you are aiming for a soup, the Normandy is great, but I steam it before putting in VM with broth to make soup. Go for it with veggies you already like. There are experts out there now saying that frozen is a really good way to get fruits and veggies because they are usually cleaned and packaged and flash frozen only hours from picking where even fresh stuff you buy in grocery may be weeks to months from picking. While fresh, esp Organic is wonderful, frozen is a good substitute for many applications. I only wish Costco would sell bags of either kale or mixed greens organic and frozen, instead of just spinach. Velda On 4/22/2012 7:40 PM, wrote: > Since I am basically homebound and unable to get fresh veggies frequently, are frozen veggies effective substitutes in smoothies for the fresh ones? > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Please bookmark these pages: > > /links/ > (this is the Links page where I save the answers to FAQs and Answers, Recipes, and LOTS of other helpful information - this page is always being added to) > > /links/IMPORTANT_VitamixE\ nthusiasts_Membership__001327149393/ > PLEASE DON'T UNSUBSCRIBE IF YOU ARE GETTING TOO MUCH MAIL! (if you unsubscribe, you will lose access to the Links page - an Encyclopedia of Collected Vitamix Wisdom! Go to this link to learn how to stop mail from coming, but STILL be a member of the group so you can STILL visit the Links page and read messages online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I agree with what Velda said.If you stock up on Fresh Greens (Spinach, Kale, Collards, etc. - or any vegetables really) you can freeze them so they last until your next shopping trip. Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On Apr 23, 2012, at 2:08 AM, Velda wrote: , I have purchased bags of frozen cut spinach at Costco and used it. The Normandy with carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower would work as well. Now if you are aiming for a soup, the Normandy is great, but I steam it before putting in VM with broth to make soup. Go for it with veggies you already like. There are experts out there now saying that frozen is a really good way to get fruits and veggies because they are usually cleaned and packaged and flash frozen only hours from picking where even fresh stuff you buy in grocery may be weeks to months from picking. While fresh, esp Organic is wonderful, frozen is a good substitute for many applications. I only wish Costco would sell bags of either kale or mixed greens organic and frozen, instead of just spinach. Velda On 4/22/2012 7:40 PM, wrote: > Since I am basically homebound and unable to get fresh veggies frequently, are frozen veggies effective substitutes in smoothies for the fresh ones? > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Please bookmark these pages: > > /links/ > (this is the Links page where I save the answers to FAQs and Answers, Recipes, and LOTS of other helpful information - this page is always being added to) > > /links/IMPORTANT__Membership__001327149393/ > PLEASE DON'T UNSUBSCRIBE IF YOU ARE GETTING TOO MUCH MAIL! (if you unsubscribe, you will lose access to the Links page - an Encyclopedia of Collected Vitamix Wisdom! Go to this link to learn how to stop mail from coming, but STILL be a member of the group so you can STILL visit the Links page and read messages online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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