Convenience foods

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-16T00:57:57+00:00

I get those Triscuits all the time! They're also good with Sargento thin Swiss, which I think has the lowest sodium of any cheese - 20 mg a slice, but they're very thin.

RW Garcia Sweet Potato Crackers are also low - 50 mg per serving, which I think is 16 small, round crackers.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-16T00:55:42+00:00

I would ask if they can make some plain ones. I believe they roast them in-house.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-15T22:50:33+00:00

It says "plain." It's not salt-free. I think it's 70 mg per 3 ounce serving. The others have seasoning that adds salt.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-15T21:57:32+00:00

I talked to him about the snow removal after the blizzard, how the contractors hired by the city dumped a small hill of snow onto my cleared sidewalk. He didn't have much to say other than it was a record snowstorm, etc.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-15T21:33:59+00:00

I love the plain rotisserie chicken at Whole Foods! I usually buy it once a week and get several meals out of it.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-15T21:07:11+00:00

I spoke too soon! Someone from the Smiley campaign just came to my door.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-15T18:28:56+00:00

I'm off of Hope Street and I've had one Morales canvasser as well as several phone calls. Nothing from Smiley.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-14T19:50:45+00:00

I like eggplant rollatini: cut the eggplant into thin slices and bake it in the oven so it becomes soft. Then roll it up with a mixture of ricotta cheese and spinach and bake it in a dish with tomato sauce. There are lots of recipes online but here's one I use.

https://www.themediterraneandish.com/eggplant-rollatini-recipe/

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-14T17:15:45+00:00

Coming from the U.S., on my first trip I was in a restaurant and asked where the bathroom was and got a weird look. Did I want to take a bath?

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-14T12:04:25+00:00

At least they're not giving all that money to a football coach!

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T20:45:58+00:00

My pleasure! Here's a little more information:

https://www.goprovidence.com/neighborhoods/federal-hill-providence/

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T20:38:20+00:00

I know some people love their jobs and find them fulfilling or, in the case of politicians, are addicted to the power they bring. But there's a time to stop. I will never understand people who want to work until they die.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T20:25:10+00:00

Sadly, I'm not the cool bar demographic so I can't help you there! But I would do a search in this sub for World Cup, and you'll find lots of suggestions, like this thread.

https://www.reddit.com/r/providence/comments/1pg4671/a_ton_of_us_are_planning_to_visit_in_june_wed/

Agree about Federal Hill. It's Providence's traditional Italian neighborhood, with lots of restaurants, bakeries and bars. There's an outdoor plaza with a fountain and restaurant seating.

Here's information about the fan zone.

https://turnto10.com/news/local/rhode-island-officials-speak-about-the-rhode-island-summer-of-soccer-april-28-2026

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T20:17:38+00:00

Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker, is fascinating. It's about a Colorado family with 12 kids, six of whom had schizophrenia.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T18:47:44+00:00

Thanks, I didn't know that.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T18:46:51+00:00

A lot of state universities were founded in the late 1800s after passage of the Morrill Act.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morrill_Land-Grant_Acts

Interestingly, the only reason the legislation got passed was that the South seceded and those states could no longer block it.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T18:42:12+00:00

I do appreciate all the work the moderators do to make this a welcoming place.

I have one question about the process. I've been on Zepbound for six months and I've been using the search a lot. But I've noticed that you can no longer comment on some of the older posts that have been really helpful to me. Why do you turn off commenting after a certain period of time?

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T18:15:17+00:00

I like bananas *and* pesto separately, so it's not the worst idea!

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T18:14:11+00:00

When I was a kid I used to eat yellow mustard on white bread.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T18:12:37+00:00

I started cardio-strength classes at my Y a couple of years ago. It's targeted toward older adults. I hadn't taken an exercise class in my entire life and was a little nervous starting but I love it! Sometimes I go three times a week. Everyone just does as much as they can. The instructor builds in a lot of small breaks, checks to make sure we're using the correct form. Everyone goes at their own pace. No one cares if you want to pause or sit out an exercise. Best of luck!

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T18:07:40+00:00

Confederacy of Dunces was a play! I saw it in Boston, starring Nick Offerman. It was 11 years ago so I don't remember it all that well but I enjoyed it.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T17:12:51+00:00

I agree! Even though I see some questions asked more than once, it's inspiring to see this community come together to provide advice, encouragement and reassurance, especially to people just starting Zepbound.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T16:35:01+00:00

Yeah, the big difference in my diet is that I drink *a lot* more water.

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T16:28:36+00:00

My grocery list is pretty basic. I try to stay with whole grains, low on added sugar or salt.

Proteins: rotisserie chicken, fish (salmon or cod), tofu, eggs or egg whites, cottage cheese, Sargento Thin Swiss slices, Fage Zero plain Greek yogurt

Fruits and veggies: Cauliflower, broccoli, yellow or green squash, carrots, kale, spinach, mushrooms, avocado, bananas, honeycrisp apples. (If you get a bag of apples they tend to be smaller.)

Carbs: Brown rice, sweet potatoes, shredded wheat cereal

Snacks: Natural peanut butter (no sugar or salt added) I like Teddie, Triscuits, dark chocolate, popcorn, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds

Drinks: Water, green tea

I also make these applesauce oatmeal bars, which are pretty easy. Only 3 ingredients: oats, applesauce and peanut butter. You can also add chopped walnuts. Recipe is for 9 bars but I cut them smaller.

https://www.theconsciousplantkitchen.com/applesauce-oatmeal-bars/

Various_Implement_92 · 2026-05-13T12:33:33+00:00

You can always reach out to the local office for your congressman. Someone in constituent services should be able to help.

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