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Thanks for the tips on some of the healthiest and less expensive foods. Posted by
dduncan on July 27, 2008 6:10 PM .................................
Oats...you need to make sure you are NOT getting the Quick Oats...they are not as good for you as the kind of Oats that take longer to cook. The longer the Oats take to cook, the better they are for you. I can't remember the name of them. But, I just learned about that at my Weight Management Class. Posted by
Daiysi on July 30, 2008 2:16 PM .................................
Even better, grow your own produce! Even if you live in an apartment and just have a balcony, you can container plant a tomatoe. A window box-type of planter can contain "designer" lettuces and radish. A large half wine barrel container can hold a an entire zuccinni plant! You can start looking NOW for deals on containers everywhere and be ready to plant by next spring! My Great-Grandmother, even in her later years set up a container garden on her apartment balcony. She used "found" lumber for shelves and cement blocks to make the shelves. She had fresh veggies throughout the growing season, and she was in her 90's then! Posted by
SRFoster on October 23, 2008 9:47 PM .................................
thanks for the healthy shopping list. never thought to soak my own beans. always bought them in the can. Posted by
justinsvr on November 04, 2008 11:29 AM .................................
Another way to save on fresh produce, is to ask the produce salesperson if they have any overripe produce that they are throwing away. I can usually get a very large box for about $3 or $4, and there is nothing wrong with the fruits and veggies. If I get more than I can use in a day or two, I freeze, or can it, or make jam. I also have a food dehydrator and now we have lots of dried fruit to snack on. As an example, I got about 40 pounds of bananas for $3.00. Now i have banana chips and frozen bananas that will last most of the winter. Posted by
rulerof5 on November 24, 2008 11:37 PM .................................
Flea Markets! Think Global - Act Local! Posted by
anonymous
on November 28, 2008 8:34 PM .................................
I buy bananas, peel them and freeze them...great snack...same with red grapes and strawberrys... Posted by
Susan Rosen on November 28, 2008 8:45 PM .................................
the whole grain oats that Daiysi is refering to is called Steele Cut Oats. Not only are they better for you but they are more filling and have a better taste! Posted by
anonymous
on December 01, 2008 1:36 PM .................................
My daughters and I get as many organic leafy greens as we can and make a lentil and wild rice soup with a tomato base and the greens. we usually only spend 20.00 on ingredients but it lasts us a whole month and though we eat the soup as a snack or light dinner for a good week, we freeze the rest and use it in other meals with chicken, or add fish to make a chowder later and it saves me a ton of money by doing it and my little girls and I are far healthier for it. Especially this time of year! When in doubt make a huge pot of soup lol Posted by
Tera on December 12, 2008 11:38 AM .................................
One "food" I'd ad to this list is water. Most of us don't drink enough of it, and it can replace expensive sodas, lattes, juices, etc. Filtered into a stainless steel water bottle is my favorite m.o. Way less than a $1. Posted by
Laura on December 27, 2008 10:00 AM .................................
I've found that oats are all pretty much the same. I like the steel-cut oats because of the texture. Cooking time for all these oats is so short as to make the "quick-cooking" oats ridiculous. Add raisins, craisins(expensive) or any darn fruit you like. Oats are great. Posted by
Jerry Benjamin on December 27, 2008 3:38 PM .................................
@Jerry. What is your granola recipe? My kids love granola and go through a lot of it. Would be great to be able to make my own. thanks! Posted by
christyp on December 28, 2008 10:42 AM .................................
I buy old fashioned oats and cook them up in the microwave (add water and heat for 1.30 min). they don't get mushy like the quick oats. of course taste better on the stove top, but so much faster in the microwave. Posted by
leigh67 on December 28, 2008 10:44 AM .................................
@laura. I completely agree. I think water tastes so much better out of stainless steel than plastic. Baffles me that people waste money on plastic bottles of water at the store. I have had my Siggs water bottle for years and love it. Even got mini-siggs for my nieces for christmas they take them with them everywhere. Posted by
anonymous
on December 28, 2008 10:46 AM .................................
I also microwave my "steele cut" oats. But, I like mine chunky & drier than most people! hehe Posted by
Karen on January 01, 2009 3:37 AM .................................
@karen. glad I am not the only one. everyone thinks I am crazy too for loving my crunchy steel cut oats. Posted by
jill on January 01, 2009 10:12 AM .................................
i would love to have your granola receipe also. i am trying to cut corners everywhere that i can being laid off really hurt us. any ideas would be great. thanks to all Posted by
tammy on January 02, 2009 5:20 PM .................................
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