Comments on: 9 Fail-proof Tips for Eating Healthy at Social Gatherings http://zenhabits.net/2008/09/9-fail-proof-tips-for-eating-healthy-at-social-gatherings/ Simple Productivity Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:14:22 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: TriangleJr.com » Blog Archive » The 6 Best Healthy Family Foods of 2009 http://zenhabits.net/2008/09/9-fail-proof-tips-for-eating-healthy-at-social-gatherings/#comment-57888 TriangleJr.com » Blog Archive » The 6 Best Healthy Family Foods of 2009 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:34:22 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1415#comment-57888 [...] than with the food choices you give to your loved ones.   So remember in the new year to monitor what you eat and where you eat in [...] [...] than with the food choices you give to your loved ones.   So remember in the new year to monitor what you eat and where you eat in [...]

]]> By: e.l. http://zenhabits.net/2008/09/9-fail-proof-tips-for-eating-healthy-at-social-gatherings/#comment-54923 e.l. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:04:18 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1415#comment-54923 eat slowly and don't get distracted. you'll get fully faster if you are consciously aware of how much you are eating. http://www.fatlossworkoutbands.com eat slowly and don’t get distracted. you’ll get fully faster if you are consciously aware of how much you are eating.

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]]> By: Weight Loss with Lauren http://zenhabits.net/2008/09/9-fail-proof-tips-for-eating-healthy-at-social-gatherings/#comment-54579 Weight Loss with Lauren Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:23:08 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1415#comment-54579 Another wonderful post! Temptation is always high during social gatherings. I also think that it's easier for a woman to order a salad than it is for a man. Another wonderful post! Temptation is always high during social gatherings. I also think that it’s easier for a woman to order a salad than it is for a man.

]]> By: Miss Gisele B | myBeautyMatch.com http://zenhabits.net/2008/09/9-fail-proof-tips-for-eating-healthy-at-social-gatherings/#comment-52064 Miss Gisele B | myBeautyMatch.com Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:07:16 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1415#comment-52064 I completely agree with you as my weakness lies at social gatherings. I look upon the party as Eat as much and whatever you can. But from now on I"ll keep your words in mind. I completely agree with you as my weakness lies at social gatherings. I look upon the party as Eat as much and whatever you can. But from now on I”ll keep your words in mind.

]]> By: cohnsey http://zenhabits.net/2008/09/9-fail-proof-tips-for-eating-healthy-at-social-gatherings/#comment-49371 cohnsey Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:24:13 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1415#comment-49371 thanks for the great tips! thanks for the great tips!

]]> By: going raw is becoming intolerable -help http://zenhabits.net/2008/09/9-fail-proof-tips-for-eating-healthy-at-social-gatherings/#comment-48571 going raw is becoming intolerable -help Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:49:13 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1415#comment-48571 [...] in it; I no longer add nuts in smoothies), search for "Bruce" on the following page: 9 Fail-proof Tips for Eating Healthy at Social Gatherings | Zen Habits Two 4-banana smoothies per day will give you close to 1,000 pretty tasty calories. I also enjoy [...] [...] in it; I no longer add nuts in smoothies), search for "Bruce" on the following page: 9 Fail-proof Tips for Eating Healthy at Social Gatherings | Zen Habits Two 4-banana smoothies per day will give you close to 1,000 pretty tasty calories. I also enjoy [...]

]]> By: Rajesh http://zenhabits.net/2008/09/9-fail-proof-tips-for-eating-healthy-at-social-gatherings/#comment-48342 Rajesh Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:06:25 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1415#comment-48342 @Pizzamancer One day in a week is too much. One meal a week is more ideal. One day can cause havoc! @Pizzamancer

One day in a week is too much. One meal a week is more ideal. One day can cause havoc!

]]> By: Bruce Achterberg http://zenhabits.net/2008/09/9-fail-proof-tips-for-eating-healthy-at-social-gatherings/#comment-48253 Bruce Achterberg Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:40:29 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1415#comment-48253 I've got a belated idea for your list: bring fruit! Fruit ideas: - 4 bananas (easy to eat; doesn't make your hands dirty if you eat with the skin on) - 5 mandarins or clementines (easier to peel than oranges; filling, but only for about an hour; great for energy; cons: messy) - organic apples (fuji and braeburn apples are my favourites, with royal gala apples coming in third) - nashi pears (tasty, satisfying, and juicy! Cons: messy) Healthy, vegan, raw, easy to digest, and great sources of energy. And of course, you can always bring more of the same fruit if you need more calories or if you'll be out for long periods of time. Monomeals (meals with the same type of food, e.g., only bananas, only apples, etc) are great for digestion. Apples seem to digest more easily than mandarins and bananas, so opt for apples if you're doing something active. Haven't done anything active soon after eating other fruit, yet. If you have a cooler bag (super-handy tools, they are) or access to a fridge, fruit smoothies are also great! Here's some of my favourite smoothie recipes, including a new one I concocted yesterday: -------------------------- Banana "soft serve" smoothie Part 1 http://twitter.com/bruceachterberg/statuses/886121583 Part 2 http://twitter.com/bruceachterberg/statuses/886121674 Variations http://twitter.com/bruceachterberg/statuses/886122317 (2, 4-banana smoothies will give you just under 1000 raw calories) -------------------------- Not a fan of green shakes? Give this a try (banana, mango, spinach smoothie) http://www.stevepavlina.com/forums/steve-pavlina/14871-not-fan-green-shakes-give-recipe-try.html#post151903 -------------------------- *New!* Banana, rockmelon (i.e. cantaloupe), watermelon, spinach, peanut butter smoothie (surprisingly tasty!) http://twitter.com/bruceachterberg/statuses/947254454 (add cocoa for a rich, chocolaty taste; I prefer the standard taste, but a variation option is nice) -------------------------- Oldschool, nutty vegan shake recipe by Steve Pavlina (with variations by me) http://www.stevepavlina.com/forums/health-fitness/683-vita-mix.html#post28870 -------------------------- The next things I'm going to try: - adding frozen strawberries in smoothies (pre-washed; alas, no organic for me) - adding vegetables to smoothies. I'm eager to find some kale and dandelion (not so easy to get in Australia, apparently) to add to shakes, though I want to research dandelions "edibility" a tad more before I put it in my mouth. =) Although Steve Pavlina (and other raw foodists) eat it, and they're still alive. (Steve Pavlina fans might recognise the play on words in that last sentance. ;) ) -- Bruce I’ve got a belated idea for your list: bring fruit!

Fruit ideas:

- 4 bananas (easy to eat; doesn’t make your hands dirty if you eat with the skin on)
- 5 mandarins or clementines (easier to peel than oranges; filling, but only for about an hour; great for energy; cons: messy)
- organic apples (fuji and braeburn apples are my favourites, with royal gala apples coming in third)
- nashi pears (tasty, satisfying, and juicy! Cons: messy)

Healthy, vegan, raw, easy to digest, and great sources of energy.

And of course, you can always bring more of the same fruit if you need more calories or if you’ll be out for long periods of time. Monomeals (meals with the same type of food, e.g., only bananas, only apples, etc) are great for digestion.

Apples seem to digest more easily than mandarins and bananas, so opt for apples if you’re doing something active. Haven’t done anything active soon after eating other fruit, yet.

If you have a cooler bag (super-handy tools, they are) or access to a fridge, fruit smoothies are also great!

Here’s some of my favourite smoothie recipes, including a new one I concocted yesterday:

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Banana “soft serve” smoothie
Part 1
http://twitter.com/bruceachterberg/statuses/886121583
Part 2
http://twitter.com/bruceachterberg/statuses/886121674
Variations
http://twitter.com/bruceachterberg/statuses/886122317
(2, 4-banana smoothies will give you just under 1000 raw calories)
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Not a fan of green shakes? Give this a try (banana, mango, spinach smoothie)
http://www.stevepavlina.com/forums/steve-pavlina/14871-not-fan-green-shakes-give-recipe-try.html#post151903
————————–
*New!* Banana, rockmelon (i.e. cantaloupe), watermelon, spinach, peanut butter smoothie (surprisingly tasty!)
http://twitter.com/bruceachterberg/statuses/947254454
(add cocoa for a rich, chocolaty taste; I prefer the standard taste, but a variation option is nice)
————————–
Oldschool, nutty vegan shake recipe by Steve Pavlina (with variations by me)
http://www.stevepavlina.com/forums/health-fitness/683-vita-mix.html#post28870
————————–

The next things I’m going to try:

- adding frozen strawberries in smoothies (pre-washed; alas, no organic for me)
- adding vegetables to smoothies.

I’m eager to find some kale and dandelion (not so easy to get in Australia, apparently) to add to shakes, though I want to research dandelions “edibility” a tad more before I put it in my mouth. =) Although Steve Pavlina (and other raw foodists) eat it, and they’re still alive.

(Steve Pavlina fans might recognise the play on words in that last sentance. ;) )

– Bruce

]]> By: Some recommendations for spiritual growth | All Considering http://zenhabits.net/2008/09/9-fail-proof-tips-for-eating-healthy-at-social-gatherings/#comment-48224 Some recommendations for spiritual growth | All Considering Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:42:34 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1415#comment-48224 [...] Habits. Stock full of great advice. I had trouble picking my favorite recent post, but I settled on 9 Fail Proof ways to eat healthy at social gatherings. Haven’t we all been there? The main advice is nice: eat before you [...] [...] Habits. Stock full of great advice. I had trouble picking my favorite recent post, but I settled on 9 Fail Proof ways to eat healthy at social gatherings. Haven’t we all been there? The main advice is nice: eat before you [...]

]]> By: Link Love :: the Hostess With the Mostest edition | simple mom http://zenhabits.net/2008/09/9-fail-proof-tips-for-eating-healthy-at-social-gatherings/#comment-48215 Link Love :: the Hostess With the Mostest edition | simple mom Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:02:50 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1415#comment-48215 [...] 9 Fail-Proof Tips for Eating Healthy at Social Gatherings :: Zen Habits (I’m noshing on M&Ms as I type this - ah, the irony) [...] [...] 9 Fail-Proof Tips for Eating Healthy at Social Gatherings :: Zen Habits (I’m noshing on M&Ms as I type this – ah, the irony) [...]

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