tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post8166995341995113056..comments2023-10-11T07:59:15.197-04:00Comments on A Simpler Life: A Few of My Favorite ThingsKuckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01277787903922158551noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-91171150712134401212007-12-18T12:37:00.000-05:002007-12-18T12:37:00.000-05:00Health Gal - Thanks for stopping by! I understand...Health Gal - Thanks for stopping by! I understand what you're saying about the coconut oil, but I disagree. I like Dr. Oz (who doesn't?), but I don't agree with everything he subscribes to, and I also don't necessarily agree with peer-reviewed articles either. They say one thing now, and will find data that states the contrary within 5 years. How about the "irrefutable proof" that we shouldn't eat large amounts of eggs due to the cholesterol, or nuts because of the fats? Or the fact that Nutrasweet has been "proven" safe? I don't think so. I tend to rely on a lot of information from Dr. Mercola...www.mercola.com, if you're interested.<BR/><BR/>As far as Odwalla drinks, I totally agree that they are good once in a while! And fresh is ALWAYS better!!! But not everyone has a juicer or has the time or motivation to juice everyday. This was just a product that I found helpful when my son wouldn't eat his greens. <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for reading and commenting. Food for thought, people!Kuckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277787903922158551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-62395213755636392552007-12-09T02:48:00.000-05:002007-12-09T02:48:00.000-05:00I "accidently" stumbled onto this blog and was jus...I "accidently" stumbled onto this blog and was just today reading about coconut oil, so maybe I'm supposed to post this! Many believe it to be healthy, but it's actually mostly comprised of saturated fat of long-chain fatty acids, which lead to heart disease and high cholesterol. There's no denying the actual peer-reviewed scientific studies on it. You can read more at the following and see what Dr. Joel Fuhrman (good friend of Oprah's top doc, Dr. Mehmet Oz) has to say about it: http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/healthy-food-nuts-and-seeds-are-excellent-foods.html . <BR/><BR/>The Ozwala drinks are okay now and then, but if you want real benefits, it's best to drink it all fresh! Bottled drinks are pastuerized and just can't compare to fresh. Do a search on "green smoothies" to find out more. Also, Dr. Oz has a delicious recipe for his "green drink." The key ingredients are parsley, various veggies, an apple and a lemon (these last 2 are very important!). <BR/><BR/>Good luck to anyone reading! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-60934090734672310092007-11-26T19:45:00.000-05:002007-11-26T19:45:00.000-05:00Thanks for all the tips Kuck. I'll share these wi...Thanks for all the tips Kuck. I'll share these with my sister who's always looking for good snacks for teh kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-9084785136761996152007-11-13T13:51:00.000-05:002007-11-13T13:51:00.000-05:00Joe, Welcome! Where I live, I can get the Annie's...Joe, Welcome! Where I live, I can get the Annie's for $1.09, so I don't have that issue, at least with that product. I can't eat organically exclusively either, so sometimes it has to be a judgement call! Admittedly, eating organically can be more expensive, but what better investment can you make? Really, our health is all we have. <BR/>I don't know of any cereal that tastes like Uncle Sam. It's kind of nutty and toasted-tasting. It's yummy!Kuckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277787903922158551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-62769122722330119362007-11-13T12:01:00.000-05:002007-11-13T12:01:00.000-05:00My girlfriend and her kids eat organic exclusively...My girlfriend and her kids eat organic exclusively, so I have had several of those products. Very good.<BR/><BR/>I'll eat like that when I can - she's been a good influence - since I fully understand the concept and benefits behind eating well. <BR/><BR/>However, budgetary constraints also must be considered. I can't always justify the Aunt-Annie's mac and cheese when I can get 8 boxes of the store brand for the same price. It's a tough call.<BR/><BR/>PS - How does the Uncle Sam's cereal taste? (What regular brand does it taste like?)Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05830768265358293771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-13815504419368395632007-11-09T21:30:00.000-05:002007-11-09T21:30:00.000-05:00Than you for some really good alternatives. I hav...Than you for some really good alternatives. I have such food allergies that I have been exisiting on nearly four things. I have searched the web, but you have given me some options I haven't been able to find previously. Thank you!California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402360280879302404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-82735499177176944512007-11-08T11:19:00.000-05:002007-11-08T11:19:00.000-05:00Thanks for the ideas. I love Nut Thins. I can eat ...Thanks for the ideas. I love Nut Thins. I can eat a box myself if I'm not careful. We've recently started the flaxseed and fish oil in our regimine and working more towards a whole foods diet. Blog about that coming soon. These help a lot. Email me your recipes too!!!Jenellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264115988026998255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-80043630601928644792007-11-08T10:18:00.000-05:002007-11-08T10:18:00.000-05:00OH wow I have never heard of any those. I think in...OH wow I have never heard of any those. I think in the south we are just supposed to be fat because they dont sell healthy food at all.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04261744998143693124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-71370936290286657542007-11-08T10:01:00.000-05:002007-11-08T10:01:00.000-05:00Flyin'Fox - love stoneyfield farms! I am so jealo...Flyin'Fox - love stoneyfield farms! I am so jealous that you toured their facility!<BR/><BR/>Logzie - Glad to help! I have lots of ideas, sure. I'll email you some.<BR/><BR/>Rick - I promise I won't ever put anything on here that's gross!!<BR/><BR/>Kate - Glad you like the Uncle Sam! It's Barry's fave! Really good with strawberries on top!Kuckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277787903922158551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-6588016434733305742007-11-08T09:03:00.000-05:002007-11-08T09:03:00.000-05:00got the Uncle Sam at the store last night and I lo...got the Uncle Sam at the store last night and I love it! Thanks!<BR/><BR/>I thought I was the only one who ate tuna w/ mac-n-cheese. ha ha That's soooo good!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903029958201806185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-22319026395406979642007-11-08T06:11:00.000-05:002007-11-08T06:11:00.000-05:00I am now ready to barf!I am now ready to barf!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14292888400812999160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-66454374352704845422007-11-07T23:03:00.000-05:002007-11-07T23:03:00.000-05:00THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES OVER!!!We have been want...THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES OVER!!!<BR/><BR/>We have been wanting to eat healthier for so long but never knew wher to start! I have so many food issues and had this thing in my mind from going to a health food store that all that stuff was gross but what you showed us wasn't gross at all! You made it so easy and that's exactly what I NEED!! I am so glad you put pictures too...I am a viual learner! Ha!<BR/><BR/>If you have more ideas, I would LOVE to hear them. Any recipies for dinners? <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much again...this was a Godsend!Logziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09498806038376593403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-69297980436069448312007-11-07T12:40:00.000-05:002007-11-07T12:40:00.000-05:00I so miss Stoney Field Farms. I used to live in N...I so miss Stoney Field Farms. I used to live in NH where we could tour the factory! It was awesome...can't get any down here in TX...Shame!<BR/><BR/>Flyinfox_SATXDeechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04762955915449492543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-33844687353861375192007-11-07T12:06:00.000-05:002007-11-07T12:06:00.000-05:00Wow - thanks for sharing! Perfect timing too - we...Wow - thanks for sharing! Perfect timing too - we're going grocery shopping tonight. That Odwalla juice sounds a lot like the concotion that Dr. Oz makes up, but if it saves me having to whip up a batch everyday, perfect!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Kuckie! Are these the reasons you always look so bright and shiny?!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903029958201806185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-31765528869151115582007-11-07T11:43:00.000-05:002007-11-07T11:43:00.000-05:00The good thing is, Hammer, that a lot of these don...The good thing is, Hammer, that a lot of these don't have to come from the healthfood store. I don't know where you live, but I can get most of these at my local Kroger or Giant Eagle. And of course, anything I can't get there I have to get at Trader Joes, Whole Foods, or Wild Oats. Good luck! Hope you find some things you like! Let me know how it goes...Kuckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277787903922158551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630027.post-53415559080165873322007-11-07T11:14:00.000-05:002007-11-07T11:14:00.000-05:00Wow thaks for all those.I'm heading to the healthf...Wow thaks for all those.<BR/><BR/>I'm heading to the healthfood store with your list today.nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550167783969561280noreply@blogger.com