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naturally Sounds like you have a few things there. How about soft tacos ..my kids love them! I can choose for myself whether I want the tortillia or not. Usually it's a grilled something or other (fish, chicken ..all the standards). Veggies ..try to get them fresh or frozen. The canned ones ..well ..let's face it ..they are soooo cooked ..that we hardly have to chew them right? LOL
I am so glad my kids LOVE most veggies! Asparagus ..I don't steam them ..I fry them in some EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) ..I know ..lots of folks say don't use it for frying in ..but I've seen quite a few PRO cooks do it and swear by it. Plus EVOO is better than regular Olive Oil ..(which has fillers of regular veggie oils in it).
It's not really cooking from scratch ..just preparing everything fresh. Get away from the Hamburger Helpers and so forth. Actually you can make that from scratch ...can of creamy chicken or whatever soup (although that's not scratch), noodles and so forth! Tonight we had Veal scallopini ..well my rendition. My kids went nuts over it ...dredge in flour (I know ..flour isn't that great ..but minimal use won't hurt), fry in EVOO (and garlic) and when browned add chicken broth and mushroom pieces ..when it's simmered for a few minutes ..add a little lemon juice. I served it with stewed tomates and grilled potatos cubes.
When I say "stay away from processed foods" ...those packaged wonders! I mean they are great ..especially if you need something in a pinch ...but if you think about it ...you can make something really great ..in about the time it takes for those things to finish. Need ideas ...watch 30 Minute Meals on the Food Network! LOL ..man they have fabulous ideas (my daughter has been watching WAY too much ..and she's only 8). LOL Have you looked at the packages of foods ..the ingredients ...sheesh can't even pronounce half the ingredients! Now as much as I'd LOVE to stay away from grocery store meats ...that will happen in it's time. Those are pumped so full of hormones ...the chicken, beef ..etc.
As for the salt content in the soy ..look for the soy light. I think there is such a thing ..could be wrong. I have taken to using Liquid Aminos ..from GNC ...it's high in protein (420mg per serving ..and a serving is 1/2 teaspoon). Stir fry fresh veggies, some meat and serve over brown rice. My other new fave is baby bok choy ..OMG ..can't get enough of that.
We have Schwans ..they deliver food items ...love their fish ..Hake ..pop in oven for however many minutes ..voila, steamed veggies ..and 20 minutes later. Okay ..getting hungry again and I just did eat not to long ago.
This is sooo helpful to me. Thank you. I enjoyed reading
your "about me" page a lot. My mom has the hypothyroidism too and she takes synthroid.
What does the current stuff that you take now do that synthroid didn't? Also there are so many people with hypothyroidism. I think that it deserves a write up on the health board. My mom used to be a size 6 and after she started having a thryroid problem, her skin became puffy and she is now a size 1x. Hypo and Hyperthyroidism confuse me a bit. I know that a lot of people get the types of diabetes mixed up too. I am definately going to have to write about this on the board. People have so many misunderstandings about chronic conditions.. myself included.Also.. what is "Schwans??"
By the way, your skin looks gorgeous. Nice job.
P.S.S. At first I thought your house cat was mighty odd, now I understand! LOL
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