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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 11:16 pm
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Originally Posted by General_Flyer
I'll stick with a lot of things Northerners won't eat, while I'll also stick with some things Southerners won't eat.

On other occasions, well.. Its so hard to tell..
Sort of gets us empathizing with cultures who consider cows sacred.. sacred in those cultures in the field.. sacred are the cows in our stomachs..

I wonder what other cultures think about us eating hotdogs (process pork everything)..
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 11:19 pm
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Originally Posted by Ancien Maestro
Sort of gets us empathizing with cultures who consider cows sacred.. sacred in those cultures in the field.. sacred are the cows in our stomachs..

I wonder what other cultures think about us eating hotdogs (process pork everything)..
Religion and such plays more role than cultures methinks in this instance..

Its also more towards the perception of food. I'd prefer non heavily processed meat, then again the artisan variety of sausages and hot dogs are not your typical supermarket types..
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 11:25 pm
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Originally Posted by General_Flyer
Religion and such plays more role than cultures methinks in this instance..

Its also more towards the perception of food. I'd prefer non heavily processed meat, then again the artisan variety of sausages and hot dogs are not your typical supermarket types..
I'm starting to change my breakfast habits..

Trying to get food in my stomach that doesn't have anything processed..

Opa had a nice egg gyro meat wrap with all of the veggie fixings on a flatbread..

Me thinks thats it bit worthwhile.. but still discovering..

Also, Subway has a flat bread, egg and veggies wrap for brekkie..

But yeah, everywhere there is processed food.. must get out of the vicious cycle..
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 11:46 pm
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Originally Posted by Ancien Maestro
I'm starting to change my breakfast habits..

Trying to get food in my stomach that doesn't have anything processed..

Opa had a nice egg gyro meat wrap with all of the veggie fixings on a flatbread..

Me thinks thats it bit worthwhile.. but still discovering..

Also, Subway has a flat bread, egg and veggies wrap for brekkie..

But yeah, everywhere there is processed food.. must get out of the vicious cycle..
The easiest way? Go to the finest restaurants and the best chefs to get out the vicious cycle..
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 11:49 pm
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Originally Posted by General_Flyer
The easiest way? Go to the finest restaurants and the best chefs to get out the vicious cycle..
I eat out two or three meals a day..

So fine restaurants yes.. the time to do it.. not really..

Trying to find something that will meet the budget.. fill the tummy.. and supposed to be good for you..
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 12:01 am
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I eat out two or three meals a day..

So fine restaurants yes.. the time to do it.. not really..

Trying to find something that will meet the budget.. fill the tummy.. and supposed to be good for you..
Any way it works best..

I am also on the same route.. And am blessed with so many find street food carts around..
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 1:25 am
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Originally Posted by General_Flyer
Any way it works best..

I am also on the same route.. And am blessed with so many find street food carts around..
Generally.. I like street carts..

But the one we rented to.. parked on our commercial property.. had numerous health violations..

They call the vendor.. The Fry Guy.
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 4:17 am
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Originally Posted by Ancien Maestro
I'm starting to change my breakfast habits..

Trying to get food in my stomach that doesn't have anything processed..
I strongly recommend oatmeal (porridge) without any of the fancy flavourings. It's very low-calorie, takes a long time to digest (thus making you feel full for longer), reduces cholesterol in your bloodstream, and is generally excellent for you.
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:54 am
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Originally Posted by ajax
I strongly recommend oatmeal (porridge) without any of the fancy flavourings. It's very low-calorie, takes a long time to digest (thus making you feel full for longer), reduces cholesterol in your bloodstream, and is generally excellent for you.
Good suggestion. Trader joes has a great organic oatmeal, I forget the name.
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 11:59 am
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All the more reason to cook at home...at least you are somewhat conscious of what ends up in your food. I am like most and cannot willingly eat a bug, but I do inhale them sometimes when running. Lots of spitting then ensues.
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 2:59 pm
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Originally Posted by ajax
I strongly recommend oatmeal (porridge) without any of the fancy flavourings. It's very low-calorie, takes a long time to digest (thus making you feel full for longer), reduces cholesterol in your bloodstream, and is generally excellent for you.
So you don't recommend brown sugar on the porridge?
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 12:45 pm
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Originally Posted by Ancien Maestro
So you don't recommend brown sugar on the porridge?
I didn't say that. I actually eat mine with a little bit of unrefined sugar (I nick a few packets each time I go to Starbucks/Pret ) which helps cut the blandness.

What I was referring to was those Quaker-Oat-type packets which have Peaches-N-Cream flavours out whatever - those are loaded with preservatives and sugar and are really not good for you.
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 1:23 am
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Originally Posted by ajax
I didn't say that. I actually eat mine with a little bit of unrefined sugar (I nick a few packets each time I go to Starbucks/Pret ) which helps cut the blandness.

What I was referring to was those Quaker-Oat-type packets which have Peaches-N-Cream flavours out whatever - those are loaded with preservatives and sugar and are really not good for you.
Agree that straight oatmeal is good..

Never thought to try the ones with flavors.. but can't go without the sugar on oatmeal unfortunately..
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