first quinoa, now goji.

why didn't anybody tell me there was healthier food than hardees that was actually tasty?

what other secret foods are out there?

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11/2/2009 12:19:19 PM

11/2/2009 12:22:26 PM

You're a really picky and finaky eater aren't you?

11/2/2009 12:23:20 PM

http://whfoods.org/recipestoc.php

There are some really weird ones, and the guy is creepy. But there are some good ones as well.

11/2/2009 12:28:14 PM

I am in fact a picky eater, but i'll try just about anything once. I do not eat pork [with the exception of bacon on burgers & pepperoni].

I'm not sure if you're trolling or trying to be smart or something though. Can't ever tell what those black folk are up to

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11/2/2009 12:36:39 PM

Look walls, you need to lose some weight...fatass

11/2/2009 12:40:10 PM

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" I do not eat pork [with the exception of bacon on burgers & pepperoni]. "

you poor, poor bastard.

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11/2/2009 12:41:54 PM

oh i eat BBQ, but in general i don't like the taste of pork

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11/2/2009 12:46:24 PM

"Secret [superhealthy] foods" (common ones are being skipped)

Fruits, fresh

Guava
Pomegranate
Avocado
Figs
Mangosteen
Blood oranges


Fruits, dry

Goji berries
Barberries
Incan berries
Camu Camu berries
Prunes
Raisins (black)
Apricots (natural, not the bright orange sulphured ones)


Nuts

Brazil nuts
Macadamias
Cashews
Pine nuts
Walnuts


Vegetables

Kale
Dark green leaves
Seaweed (various types)
Mushrooms (various types)
Olives (various types)
Pumpkin
Butternut squash
Beets


Grains, beans, lentils, seeds

Barley
Rye
Spelt
Kamut
Teff
Quinoa
Amaranth
Red rice
Kidney beans
Lentils
Flax seeds
Pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds


Meats

Camel
Lamb
Sheep
Venison
Ostrich
Quail
Partridge
Pheasant
Duck
Oily fish


Dairy

Yogurt (natural)
Drinking yogurt
Hard cheeses


Spices

Turmeric
Ginger
Basil
Thyme
Marjoram
Tarragon
Sage



Cacao beans
Pure cocoa powder


Enough for now.

11/2/2009 5:35:39 PM

have you ever eaten camel?

11/2/2009 5:36:57 PM

I have had all the foods on that list (and eat a lot of them regularly) except partridge and pheasant.

More:

Fermented/cultured food products (from dairy, from soya, etc)

Dark honeys, particularly Manuka honey from NZ, and Sidr honey from Yemen

Organ meats (heart, liver, kidney, brain, etc).


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11/2/2009 5:59:17 PM

what's your source? a lot of those meats like duck are very fatty.

11/2/2009 6:04:22 PM

OEP's credibility about food and the taste of it was shot when he went on and on about how tasty and wonderful the pith of oranges is.

And now he's claiming that butternut squash, avocado, and raisins are uncommon?

11/2/2009 6:45:31 PM

I'm thinking Arby's

11/2/2009 6:52:11 PM

i <3 avocados!

11/2/2009 6:53:36 PM

^^^ he's said before that he cooks and eats gourmet food
I don't think you can argue with that


GOURMET FOOD!!1

11/2/2009 6:53:52 PM

broccoli

11/2/2009 6:58:07 PM

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"OEP's credibility about food and the taste of it was shot when he went on and on about how tasty and wonderful the pith of oranges is. And now he's claiming that butternut squash, avocado, and raisins are uncommon?"

'Common' and 'uncommon' are not scientific terms. From my observation, most people don't eat butternut squash or avocados. As for raisins, a lot of people eat them, but the golden variety. I specifically listed the black variety.

I don't remember claiming that the pith of oranges is 'tasty'. It is, however, 'wonderful', if 'wonderful' = nutritious. You gonna argue with that fact? The pith is completely tasteless to me, so I don't see how I could have claimed that it is 'tasty'. Quote?

I sure got called the fuck out, didn't I???!!!!

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11/2/2009 7:04:47 PM

YOU WANT FRIES WITH THAT?

11/2/2009 7:06:51 PM

I like to have my tasty orange pith without fries, if you don't mind!

11/2/2009 7:07:54 PM

HOW ABOUT AN APPLE PIE?








I don't really like apple pies..

11/2/2009 7:10:39 PM

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"'Common' and 'uncommon' are not scientific terms. From my observation, most people don't eat butternut squash or avocados. As for raisins, a lot of people eat them, but the golden variety. I specifically listed the black variety. "

really? whenever i eat golden raisins people are like "what are those"

interesting.

11/2/2009 7:12:00 PM

I love butternut squash, avacado and raisins (black).

I would have to say your dried fruit list and your meat list are too expensive for me. Tell me some good alternative to the meats. I would do without them but qntmken would probably become a cannibal.

I think the type of eating we are going to try to start doing is having a big breakfast, medium lunch, and no dinner.
I have to look into that way of eating a little more but I think it sounds good so far. That is with healthy small snacking in between.

11/2/2009 7:24:22 PM

I thought almonds and cinnamon were good for you too....

11/2/2009 7:34:12 PM

where do fish sticks, tater tots, and mac 'n cheese fall in this thread? cuz i'm about to nom.

11/2/2009 7:35:11 PM

^^ As are apples, oranges, and bananas, but those aren't on the list either. See the list title.

11/2/2009 7:37:14 PM

oic, avocados are in my weekly diet as are some other things listed..

11/2/2009 7:43:21 PM

Mangosteen is going to be the next pomegranate

11/2/2009 8:15:06 PM

why black raisins, not golden raisins?


i mostly eat the black ones, but fucking love the golden ones....i never see anyone else eat those though

11/2/2009 8:17:06 PM

i thought avocados were all fatty and stuff

11/3/2009 12:17:26 AM

^ they are but its healthy fats.

11/3/2009 12:19:31 AM

oh, good, cuz i love those little squishy goobers. the tiny hole in the wall mexican tienda in hiddenite makes an excellent salad with lettuce, tomato, avocado, goat cheese, and carne asada. squeeze some lime on that and it is paradise for your tastebuds

11/3/2009 12:23:05 AM

really want to try quinoa, just haven't gotten around to getting some to cook...

any good recipes for it?

11/3/2009 12:47:56 AM

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"I get my quinoa from the grain bins at Whole Foods. I usually boil it for a few minutes until it looks like there is a little tail separating from the grains. Sometimes I'll eat it plain with salt like rice. Other times I'll scramble an egg, sautee some tomatoes, throw in a bunch of spices, and mix that in with the cooked quinoa. It is very healthy. It is loaded with protein and it's one of the few grains with the amino acids required for your body to actually use that protein."

Treat it like rice.

11/3/2009 12:49:38 AM

Does it take as long to cook? I like cous cous b/c its quick.

11/3/2009 12:54:59 AM

I too enjoy cous cous. My mom makes it with some like sour cherries or something. YUM

11/3/2009 12:56:06 AM

wtf there is only one whole foods in San Diego?! I figured there would be like 10.

11/3/2009 12:58:01 AM

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"Does it take as long to cook? I like cous cous b/c its quick."

It doesn't take long at all...You'll know it's done because it goes from little dots of grain to little dots with tails. You'll know what I'm talking about when you see it, but it'll only take a few minutes.

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"wtf there is only one whole foods in San Diego?! I figured there would be like 10."

I dunno. You can always get boxed quinoa at just about any grocery store just like you can get boxes of grits or rice. Just ask where it is. I'm sure there are other stores (Fresh Market or Trader Joes maybe?) that serve the same needs in your area if you want it out of the grain bins.

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11/3/2009 1:02:47 AM

^ ya i figured Trader Joe's but still sad that there is only one whole foods, I really like the place.

11/3/2009 1:09:57 AM

I always look for a Whole Foods when I'm on the road. I love the south, but it's tough to find good pre-prepared foods here if you don't like that fast food junk.

11/3/2009 1:12:51 AM

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"From my observation, most people don't eat avocados. As for raisins, a lot of people eat them, but the golden variety. I specifically listed the black variety."

Seriously? wtf kind of people do you hang out with?

11/3/2009 2:30:01 AM

Skip the coffee and go for green tea

Chili peppers (and other hot peppers)

Cacao

Buckwheat

11/3/2009 8:38:51 AM

^ Good!

White tea
Yellow tea
Green tea
Oolong tea
Black tea

(The above are all real tea, from the the Camellia Sinensis plant... white is not oxidized at all, and black is the most oxidized, and others in between, but all are healthy and very high in antioxidants)


Rooibos, also called as "red tea", or "red bush tea".

(From another plant, grown in South Africa. Has a red liquor, and a fruity taste, as opposed to the earthy taste of tea. Doesn't have tannins, so doesn't get bitter no matter how long you steep it for. Also very healthy, and contains different antioxidants from tea.)

11/3/2009 3:25:00 PM

Rooibos is the shit. Seriously.

11/3/2009 3:25:57 PM

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"Mangosteen is going to be the next pomegranate"

You are right about that. It already made some waves a couple of years ago. Some company in the US started selling a mangosteen drink and marketed it as a very healthy product. There was also a long thread about it here. Don't feel like googling it. I am sure it will make a strong comeback.

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"why black raisins, not golden raisins?"

Same reason black/red grapes are more nutritious than white grapes. In general, the darker/deeper the color of the flesh of the fruit/vegetable, the healthier it is.

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"i thought avocados were all fatty and stuff"

Another reason I listed avocado, even though they are pretty common. Hey, don't they say olive oil is healthy for you? But that's 100% FAT!!! There is good fat, and there is bad fat. You can learn about this further from the internet, or if you wish, I can give a little lesson. Just ask!

They are 10-15% fat, most of which is good fat. And they are also about 7% fiber, which is one of the highest of any fruit.

11/3/2009 3:45:45 PM

as long as tdub tells me they are healthy, im gonna keep eating them, then if i get fatter i can blame it on dr. tww.


but seriously, what are some easy recipes with avocados, i can eat them just sliced up and spritzed with lime juice, but let's be creative!

11/3/2009 4:55:56 PM

more like healthy portions and timely consumption thread

11/3/2009 4:56:51 PM

Has anybody tried Shirataki Tofu pasta? I am addicted to pasta so I thought it might be a good thing to try.

11/3/2009 4:58:42 PM

It smells like fish and tastes like nothing.

[Edited on November 3, 2009 at 5:01 PM. Reason : and is really awkwardly chewy]

11/3/2009 4:59:16 PM

tofu sucks


next

11/3/2009 4:59:18 PM