tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001485.post245219924818845828..comments2023-10-02T07:27:24.682-07:00Comments on MOMPOET Word from the 'Burbs: mostly plantsmompoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11239151589137763794noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001485.post-24682001750566110412009-09-05T23:37:16.103-07:002009-09-05T23:37:16.103-07:00How appropriate to open your blog after I have bee...How appropriate to open your blog after I have been researching brown rice recipes. Since being diagnosed with my thyroid disease, I have been more aware of what I eat on a daily basis. Less refined sugars and breads. We are eating more fish, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. I have to watch the balance of my food intake so I can ensure my thyroid operates properly. Right now I'm reading and experimenting with my diet and having quite a good time eating well. I have more energy and I feel better!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03699559863988269973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001485.post-61025573167697542432009-09-05T10:12:55.245-07:002009-09-05T10:12:55.245-07:00I know Diet for a Small Planet, Dad. I will re-rea...I know Diet for a Small Planet, Dad. I will re-read it! I remember reading about "eating low on the food chain," when I first encountered the book. <br /><br />Don't worry, I will always be an omnivore, especially eggs and milk. I'm just re-adjusting the balance.<br /><br />mpmompoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11239151589137763794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001485.post-9647407007840703602009-09-05T00:50:12.425-07:002009-09-05T00:50:12.425-07:00Frances Lappe wrote about this nearly 40 years ago...Frances Lappe wrote about this nearly 40 years ago, in her book "Diet for a Small Planet". It's still available, for about US$8 per copy from Amazon USA. We still have our copy which probably cost more than that in deflated dollars back then. My student and later hiking and climbing companion, Mary Williams, used to give copies of this book to people as a political act.<br /><br />Don't omit dairy-based protein along with the fish and poultry. A little bit of any of these will help complement the protein in vegetable sources, supplying some of the missing amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize. Stay away from the red meat and you'll do fine, as will the Earth.<br /><br />And this stuff tastes so good!<br /><br />mompoet's dadmompoet's dadnoreply@blogger.com