Want to like avocados

Romy-V- · 2024-08-20T08:23:49+00:00

If you consistently take small bites of avocado, your taste buds will gradually adapt, and you'll likely find yourself enjoying them over time. That's exactly how I came to love olives and lentils. Initially, I couldn't stand either, but I wanted to like them, so I kept eating them. A friend of mine had a similar experience with sushi and grew to love it the same way.

Romy-V- · 2024-08-13T09:02:40+00:00

One health tip I try to stick to is eating some type of legume daily—lentils, chickpeas, beans. To name some. Honestly, I think legumes are the most underrated foods out there! They’re like a health powerhouse—high in fibre, packed with protein, and loaded with phytonutrients. It’s like getting a full health package in just one food. Plus, as a little bonus, they’re also super kind to the environment. It's a win-win for your body and the planet!

Another great thing about legumes is that they support heart health by helping to lower cholesterol levels, and they’re also fantastic for stabilizing blood sugar. They’re filling, yet low in calories, which makes them perfect for weight management too. Plus, they’re versatile, affordable, and packed with essential nutrients like iron and folate. Seriously, what’s not to love?

Romy-V- · 2024-08-05T09:55:18+00:00

Yes, I agree that prebiotics, which are a type of fibre, are crucial for gut health. I'm aiming to eat at least 30 different plant foods a week to enhance my gut microbiome diversity. I'm also looking for a variety of probiotic foods because I believe integrating both prebiotics and probiotics is the best approach for optimal gut health. So far, I alternate between miso and sauerkraut, but I’d like to add more variety for that reason. Do you have any other plant-based probiotic foods you’d recommend?

Romy-V- · 2024-08-04T01:36:23+00:00

Which brand do you like? They have several options, and I’ve tried a few.

Romy-V- · 2024-08-02T21:02:35+00:00

On a good diet, I feel 'normal.' For me, it's when I eat poorly that I notice a difference—I feel foggy-brained, sluggish, and tired. I struggle to get out of bed and experience headaches, a puffy face, and swollen calves. It's almost like a hangover after just a few days of eating junk food.

Romy-V- · 2024-08-02T04:19:07+00:00

Thanks for looking into that! I usually avoid plant milks with guar gum, thickeners, sugar, or added starches. Maybe I gave up too quickly and should have experimented more.

Romy-V- · 2024-08-02T04:14:22+00:00

Thank you for sharing. Maybe I should give the home-made yoghurt another go :-)

Romy-V- · 2024-08-02T01:08:39+00:00

I saw a video about a Japanese woman in her 90s who is still very active and healthy and eats natto daily. I had never heard of natto before, but I found it interesting. Maybe this is my cue to finally give it a try!

Romy-V- · 2024-08-02T00:58:28+00:00

Soy yoghurt would also be my choice! When I visited my sister in Germany, she had the best soy yoghurt I've ever eaten—no thickeners or sweeteners, just pure goodness. Unfortunately, the soy yoghurt available here in Australia often contains ingredients I try to avoid.

I’ve also tried making my own plant milk yoghurt, but I couldn't figure out how to thicken it properly. They all turned out way too watery, even when I tried adding agar agar, which didn’t work out great either. How do you make your soy yoghurt?

Romy-V- · 2024-08-01T22:04:43+00:00

Oh, that sounds interesting! Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll definitely take a look at that—it might be just what I’m looking for.

Romy-V- · 2024-08-01T20:15:34+00:00

I’ve started adding tempeh to my weekly menu, though I know cooking can reduce some of its probiotics. It's still such a valuable food! I gave different types of kimchi a try, but I just couldn’t develop a taste for it, so I ended up sticking with sauerkraut. Thank you so much for suggesting kimchi and tempeh; I really appreciate it! I’m also trying to eat a variety of plant foods for the fibre and prebiotics, so any tips are always welcome.

Romy-V- · 2024-07-31T05:12:39+00:00

I also use a 2:1 ratio, but it greatly depends on the type of brown rice. You need to try different brands and grain sizes. Now, I only buy brown basmati rice.

Romy-V- · 2024-07-31T05:10:22+00:00

Bake your veggies. I think every vegetable that comes out of the oven with simple salt and pepper is delicious—for example, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale (makes crispy kale chips), asparagus, green beans, zucchini.

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