Summer in Ottawa and Montreal, and of course food...

Hey There Everyone
Was speaking with my sister Shae, and she had bumped into Gloria who had commented that there hadn't been a recent blog....
Soooo my inspiration for this one is my sister, and Gloria.

Food Mystery
My cousin Barbara has been getting serious indigestion after eating chickpeas.
In trying to source out the cause of her distress, I happened across an article in "Canadian Living"
"Best Sleep Ever"
The article states that foods with Tryptophan (an amino acid)
has a relaxing effect on your brain by becoming serotonin,
a neurotransmitter that slows nerve traffic and helps your body manufacture
the sleep hormone melatonin.

Foods with Tryptophan
turkey, milk bananas, figs, dates,oats, eggs, chickpeas, potatoes and peanuts.

Sooo this food detective thought she had solved the mystery.
Turns out not so much.
Back to the drawing board.

Personally I would like to thank my whole family, Phenix's, Shanks', Corbett's, McNeils', Woods',
and if I left anyone out, you too. For a wonderful reunion and celebration.
Cheers to Mado and Rick, Hosts par Excellence.

I am in Montreal @ Barbara's
Saw My friend Michele today and her hubby Frank, and Her Kids, Sabrina, Adam, Michael, Matt, and spoke to Melanie on the phone. We will do our pilgrimage to Portuguese restaurant for grilled squid, octopus, and shrimp on Thursday.

Oh... I think I hear Barb and Tonya, looks like I may get dinner after all.
Meanwhile I'm sipping wine listening to the crickets.

Personally, I think I am well, finding enough time for therapeutic swims, walks, and reading,
As balanced as is possible when one is away from home.

courage is fear holding on for one more minute

Paraphrased from this months Alive Magazine

Moving Meditation helps pain.
i believe it helps All Pain--

Combining Meditation with physical activity improves our health.

For me listening to music focuses my mind and Walking changes the way i think.
one example of this is, within two blocks of my home, as I begin my walk, the world falls away, and my mind focuses on music and breathing and I feel psychologically lighter. It changes the way I think. It's some of my best Therapy.

Food Facts

Short and Simple--After having spent a week in the Okanagan, eat more fresh food.
Fruit and fresh veg are spectacular right now.
Indulge in Nature's Bounty.

Mutti you were missed!

A Nod to Aunt Lucille and Linda and a welcome to my Blog.
I have added you both to the automatic email list.
Please feel free to let me know when you want off the automatic list.
This is not everyones's cup of tea.

I am off to Ottawa on Thursday morning,
There is a Family Reunion At Rick and Mado's and I am looking forward to seeing all of you.
Golf on Friday, and Big Do on Saturday.


Lenny this is an Official invitation to attend the Golf and Family Do. I hope you will consider it.
everyone else, see ya there.
I am coping, and not feeling up to dissecting any further.
Packing lists, etc.......
hugs y'all.
mar

2nd attempt by my touch and moi

No nutrition tips today

I'm in Vernon,my Uncle P.J's Memorial
Was yesterday,Aunt Lucille held up admirably
And she was grafeful to be surrounded
By so many friends and family.
Mutti was missed. Many people were asking
About.her and wishing she was here and
Sending their warmest regards
Hugs to all mar

OkY this o es CEO

Arrivaderci Roma, deep sigh..suns out-she's on her way

This Ellie Krieger book "The Food You Crave" rocks!

The Skinny on Meat
-Meat is not only crave-ably delicious, it can also be quite healthful if you do it right
-Red meats like beef,lamb,and pork are loaded with essential nutrients like protein,zinc,iron,and B-vitamins.
-The trick is to get all that good stuff without overdoing calories and saturated fat.

Think--CUT--TRIM--PORTION
CUT
--choose cuts that make the "under 10" cut-off. That is 10 grams of fat or less per 3 ounce portion
--such cuts qualify as lean, whereas less than 5 grams of fat means the're extra-lean
--to put that in perspective, a 3 oz. skinless chicken breast=3grams fat
--3oz.skinless chicken thigh=9.2 grams fat
--go for the cuts with "loin" or "round" in their names
EXTRA LEAN---FAT GRAMS---------------LEAN-------------FAT GRAMS
beef top round---3.4-------------------lamb leg top round-------6.0
beef eye of round-3.5-------------------beef flank steak---------6.3
pork tenderloin---4.1-------------------beef top loin strip steak---6.5
ham-----------4.2-------------------pork loin---------------7.7
beef top sirloin---4.7-------------------beef tenderloin----------7.8
------------------------------------lamb loin chop-----------8.0
------------------------------------ground beef 90%lean------9.8
TRIM----all visible fat before cooking
PORTION-4-5oz uncooked------3-4oz cooked(about the size of a deck of cards)

SAFE at the PLATE
Separate raw from ready to eat.
Sore raw meats, poultry, and seafood in a dish on the bottom shelf of the fridge.(cold drops-coldest spot)
Wash hands, surfaces, cutting boards and utensils with hot soapy water.
I put my sponges/kitchen cloths in the microwave for 1 minute on high at the end of the day to kill bacteria.

Meat Thermometer---the surest way to get good results that are not overcooked is to use an instant read thermometer.
Put in thickest part of meat not touching bone.
Remember---Temperature will rise by @ 5 degrees as it rests after cooking.

Shellfish and Cholesterol---good news--Shrimp, crab, lobsters and the like are high in cholesterol,
BUT---it turns out that only cholesterol that is accompanied by saturated fat and trans fat that you eat is a factor.
These Delicacies from the sea are incredibly low in fat. Rich in protein and Zinc, HOLD THE BUTTER DIPPING.

As For Moi;
I'm hangin', see the specialist tomorrow, sooo we shall see....
Barb suck every last drop of fun out of Roma and throw a coin in The Trevi Fountain for moi.
Shae get's to town for bizness tomorrow, and will be with moi, Fri/Sat,backhome Sun.
Fit-walked to Kits library today, sunny and warm
Dat's All Folks