Here is the quick ppt that I put together for this session - and the links to get the details for the information shared. Enjoy! Food Storage Presentation Vernal Prep Expo - here is the powerpoint saved as a pdf for easier access Here are the links I referred to during class--most topics are obvious by [...]
Walnuts – Soaking to Reduce Bitterness
Years ago I was watching an episode of Dr Oz and he mentioned how many people avoid eating walnuts because of their strong bitter flavor. He then had someone in the audience who felt that way come up and try some that had been soaked--and she said they were sweet. He explained that as the [...]
Spaghetti Squash – Choose and Use
Spaghetti Squash--another one of the veggies I've explored and really enjoyed adding to my menu. I could eat spaghetti (the pasta) every day and not get tired of it--in fact, it was something that I did eat multiple times a week before. Luckily I listened to those that suggested this non-starchy veggie and have added [...]
Daikon Radish – How to Prepare and Use
A new veggie to me during this weight loss journey is the Daikon Radish--most easily found at Asian markets or in the 'specialty veggie' section of some grocery stores (Winco usually has them). I had read that some folks like to use them for a potato substitute--so I tried it in a few things and [...]
Powerfully Positive Words
I'm back--what a full summer that was! Last week I was blessed to attend a 3 day seminar that focused on improving my thoughts to improve my results. One of my favorite exercises that he had us do was to take a blank sheet of paper and write down 20 words that would describe us. [...]
Empowering Passwords
I work on computers--all day and have to enter a password for most programs/sites that I access--I'm sure many of you do too. I had always chosen passwords based on upcoming holidays or Disney related things--until I decided about a year or so ago to make my passwords empowering phrases--it has been a very positive [...]
Grains – Varieties
For years I had read about the health benefits of soaking/sprouting different grains--for some it's to reduce phytates, for others its to increase their bio-availability and help reduce their impact on your glycemic load. It all made sense - but I rarely remembered to soak or sprout when preparing grains I would use when I [...]
Protein Comparisons Chart
Several years ago I decided to do a comparison of different protein sources - back when I was counting every calorie that went into my body. I was also looking at the macros (fat, carb, protein) and came up with a list of the protein sources with the highest amount of protein for the lowest [...]
My Office Chair Ball
A friend of mine from work uses one of the exercise balls as her office chair--has for years. Last year when visiting the office I tried it out - and decided that I would start looking for designs to build myself--as I wanted mine to be on wheels and raised up a bit higher than [...]
Where I get my supplies/ingredients – Stores
I live in a rural area--so within 30 or so minutes I have a Smiths, Wal-Mart, and Associated Food stores--from these I can get some basics. When I need anything else - I buy it online or put it on the list to buy next time I'm in 'the big city'--which for me is Salt [...]