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and Q&A sessions:
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Week 9 – Real, Fast Food
CLAIM YOUR WINS!
- Record My Wins worksheet
(there will be a new worksheet each week)
Class recordings
References
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Katz, David, and SL Meller. “Can We Say What Diet Is Best for Health?” – Annual Review of Public Health, 35(1):83. N.p., 2014. Web. 16 Oct. 2015. https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/full/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-032013-182351
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Michael Pollan: Why We Should Prioritize Cooking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkLgmD2zcIg - Seasonality chart for veggies in California
- Seasonality chart for fruits in California
- Benefits of Oregano
- Top 6 Thyme Benefits
- Rosemary for Thyroid Health
- 12 Benefits of Basil
- Paprika: The Antioxidant-Rich Spice that Fights Disease
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Dang, Y., et al. Some like it hot: The emerging role of spicy food (capsaicin) in autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune rev. 2016 May;15(5);451-6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26812350
- What is Dill Good For?
- Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin (+12 Practical Ways to Use It)
- Why Avocado Oil Got Rx Status in France
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Broth made from bones of conventionally raised animals can do more harm than good — (also find a good chicken bone broth recipe here)
Kitchen Equipment Links:
- Equipment reviews from America’s Test Kitchen
- Madras Collections ORGANIC cotton Kitchen Vintage Flour Sack Kitchen Dish Towel, Commercial Restaurant Grade, Kitchen towels, (Creamy White, 28×28 Set of 10 Towels)
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Sharp chef’s knife from Kiwi (get 2 for under $9)
- Honing steel (honing “trues” the edge of a slightly dulled knife).
There don’t appear to be any bad ones. This one from Henkels is just $11.95
- Hot Logic Mini
- And don’t forget the REAL FOOD! Farm Fresh to You is a great service for beautiful and tasty top-quality organic produce, delivered right to your door.
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Use code LYND5819 at checkout for $15 off your first delivery!
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Fast and Super-fast Meal Recipes in the Hot Logic Mini
Fast meal (some prep) #1:
- From raw:
- chicken thigh (fresh or frozen)
- chopped mushrooms, leeks, snow peas
- season with oregano, thyme, basil, salt and pepper
- add fat (butter, ghee, animal fat, coconut oil, avocado oil; if using EVOO, add it just before eating)
- Can add pre-cooked rice or potato
- plug in and let cook for at least 2 hours
Fast meal #2:
- frozen wild fish filet (salmon, cod, etc.)
- green beans, tomatoes, garlic
- butter or ghee
- dill, thyme, salt, pepper
- pre-cooked rice (optional)
Super fast prep basic recipe:
- pre-cooked protein (leftovers or frozen)
- frozen vegetables
- herbs, spices, S&P
- fat
- pre-cooked rice or potato (optional)
Super fast meals (minimal prep, just throw it together and go!)
Super fast meal #1:
- pre-cooked or raw (frozen or thawed) chicken
- frozen riced cauliflower
- frozen peas
- curry powder, salt and pepper
- ghee or other fat (coconut oil works well here)
- pre-cooked potato, cubed
Super fast meal #2:
- pre-cooked beef (ground, steak, fajita, whatever you like)
- frozen veggie mix (green beans, corn, carrots, peas)
- frozen mixed bell pepper and onion mix
- salsa
- avocado oil or other fat
- precooked rice or potato or beans
Super fast meal #3:
- pre-cooked tempeh, sliced
- slivered almonds
- frozen mixed Asian veggies
- avocado oil
- Chinese five spice, white pepper, salt
- pre-cooked rice (optional)
Super fast meal #4:
- scrambled egg
- frozen pearl onions or frozen sliced leeks
- frozen spinach
- rosemary, salt, pepper
- butter, ghee or other fat
- pre-cooked potato, cubed
Recommended Reading for Overachievers 🙂
- In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
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Nourishing Broth: An Old-Fashioned Remedy for the Modern World by Sally Fallon Morell
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Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig
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Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life by Thich Nhat Hanh (only $1.99 on Kindle)
Meditation Links:
- Two yoga nidra meditations read by Lynda
- My favorite Yoga Nidra CD