Today my good food choice was...

SAB, also just fyi, i get that brand b/c its Japanese green tea (vs. Chinese green tea).

The Anticancer book also mentions that Japanese matcha tea is richer in EGCG than Chinese tea. Also to steep the tea for 10 minutes, but drink it within an hour for the most benefits (page 133) Hope that helps!

Happy Leap Day to you too, SAB!  I know, such a sad loss!  I cherish that book for all of its advice.  I haven't found a book as informative yet.  I did by an alkaline diet book, but it is much too strict for the long term. 

Going out for thai this evening.  I am in need of an ultra-healthy meal!

Susan

Oh Gina, that's sounds completely luscious!!  One question for you--do you ever eat tofu?  As a triple negative, I sometimes wonder if we should be.  I had miso soup at the thai/japanese restaurant the other day and loved it, but then wondered if the tofu was a good idea.  I avoid overdoing the alcohol even though it has been indicated in estrogen positive BC, but should I be avoiding soy?  Was wondering since you've been to a nutritionist...

Susan

Hi Susan~ for TN the nutritionist didn't mention anything about soy.  I'm having trouble with textures of "fake" meat products.  I have never likes marsh mellows and a lot of the "meats" have that spongy quality.  Maybe if the tofu was cut really small?  I haven't bought the Anti Cancer book, but it's on my to do list for tomorrow.  I need a little more guidance....reminders....you know what I mean.

For lunch today I had a veggie pizza from Scholtzsky's (spelling?). Certainly not good for me, more calories than I care to find out about...but it tasted to so good......oh cheese....how I've missed you so, but's that it for us! 

I thought that soy was a concern for ER+ women (like me), not TN. But don't take it from me.

I LOVE tofu and eliminated it after my dx. Recently I started eating it no more than once/week. Here is the way we prepare it - buy firm or extra firm.  About an hour before dinner, take it out of the package, drain, and place it on a plate. Put another plate on top and something heavy on the plate (like a few cookbooks). That will weight it down and press the water out of it. Pour the water off every few minutes. When ready to cook, cut into 1-2" pieces (DH has a way of making them triangles, but I can't explain it).  Put into a HOT wok so they sear on all sides. Use whatever seasonings you like (he puts some special Szechuan stuff on them - I don't know exactly but curry would be great too).   If you drain them, and sear them well (brown/black on all sides) they will be crunchy/chewy, not marshmallow-y. And delicious!

I was told that for ER+, you should avoid PROCESSED soy, as in soy burgers, soy milk, stuff like that. But that tofu and edamame are fine.  I still limit tofu though, just to be sure. 

Gina--funny you should say that because my diet has taken a giant downward spiral---I keep saying that tomorrow is another day, but this time I mean it.  I started having the reflux after drinking like 5 cups of Starbucks coffee and ever since I can't get back on track.  Tonight, though, we are having veggie burgers and sweet potatoes.  Actually, it iisn't hard to do with a little one nomally, it is because of my complete lack of time being in graduate school.  I am on spring break after Thrusday so I can get back on track completely then.  Yeah, I thought my reflux was completely in my past.  I am so mad at myself!!

Susan, I'm a little under the weather so I go to my pantry to find something to eat....and to my surprise I have Miso soup! The package says all natural, I read the label and nothing looked fake...it was just dehydrated - added a cup of hot water and it hit the spot!

Glad you liked it Gina! maybe I need to buy some of those to take to school...hmmm..

looks lovely, SAB.  dreaming of spring here in Buffalo.  Well, at least you avoided the sugar, which is much more than I could have done!

Back on the wagon today with a brisk 5 mile walk, tomato soup and chips (quinoa and blue corn) for lunch, a gorgeous salad with romaine, sweet potatoes, organic chicken breast, onions and steamed broccoli for dinner. Snacked on luscious strawberries and a small square of dark chocolate. 

Sagina, the mountains are our Santa Cruz mountains...the venue was University of CA at Santa Cruz.  A very pretty campus. 

Hi All, Spring in Buffalo has hit!  60 degrees today and I am forcing myself outside for a bike ride and walk.  I am caught up on my work for now, so I am going to enjoy the day.  Having gall bladder trouble, so eating extra healthy.  Pretty much just salads, lots of beets, apple cider, and fruit for now.  It is so hard to resist those brownies in the cupboard, but I will be good and save them for my son

btw has anyone seen those new beets on the market that are already cooked and marinated in different flavors?  I bought the ginger honey ones yesterday and they are fantastic, but I am a huge beet fan , so I am biased ...

BEET SOUP??? Yes please a recipe! The farmers market and my CSA bag overflow with golden and red beets right now.

When I juice I use the most common one from Whole Foods - beet, carrot, parsley, celery.  Since I was starting to get sick this week, I added, broccoli/mustard seed sprouts (mix), and spinach. Can't wait for the sunflower sprouts to end up in my CSA bag soon!

I really need to get my juicer... I would LOVE a hot beet soup recipe!  I have a recipe for Borscht but of course that contains beef, so I don't make it anymore.  Thank you, olgah!

OK, ladies, it is still cold outside. Let's call it Olga's beet soup ( hot)>

we need: 

1. 2 small raw beets or can of shredded

2.Organic mushrooms (Raw)

3.2 big carrots, peeled

4. Onion

5. Can of Northern Beans, if you like.

6. Olive oil, , about 2 spoons

7.salt, pepper, green parsley if you like.

I really don't know how much water to put in the pot to boil. I usually have it half  full. While water is going to boil, cut mushrooms into pieces and clean.Cut Onion into small pieces. Grate carrot or cut it in small pieces.When water is boiling, put there mushroom and boil it about 15 minutes.Put olive oil in thepan and fry oniont till gold color. Put it aside. If you want to deal with raw beet,instead of a can, you need to boil it , it takes about an hour, I check it with a knife- if it goes in smoothly, like in a butter- ready.Then I grate it .

After 15 minutes I put in boling mushrooms beets, carrots and fried onions. Olive oil is there, so we don't need

broth.If you want, you can add there beans too. I used to put there pieces of sausage, but not anymore- we cannot eat saturated fat!

Then you reduce the heat and cook about 5 more munutes. Put salt, black pepper, a little piece of parsley and any spices you want.

 I am originally from Lithuania. We have traditional cold beet soup , but you cannot make it without buttermilk. I can write recipy if somebody wants it.

I also know Barley soup , Cabbage soup recipies.