tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11162971.post8795956402923109611..comments2023-10-13T21:10:38.861-07:00Comments on Strings 'n Things: I Don’t Do OatmealEvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501618956512192201noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11162971.post-29198313583119207102012-11-19T07:07:25.387-08:002012-11-19T07:07:25.387-08:00I have a couple of good granola recipes, Kristie. ...I have a couple of good granola recipes, Kristie. I usually have granola in the warmer months, with yogurt and fruit. I just can't face a bowl of cold cereal when the temperatures hover around zero. <br /><br />I've not yet looked into the Wheat Belly book but I did check out the blog. Sounds interesting. I've definitely been cutting back on my wheat intake after I realized just how much wheat we do eat. We love our breads.Evhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501618956512192201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11162971.post-89483660421207927852012-11-19T07:05:04.944-08:002012-11-19T07:05:04.944-08:00I will check it out. I understand it's availab...I will check it out. I understand it's available free online. Thanks Nicola!Evhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501618956512192201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11162971.post-76702453756908469062012-11-19T07:04:22.868-08:002012-11-19T07:04:22.868-08:00Hi Shan, As much as I like Cheerios, they give me ...Hi Shan, As much as I like Cheerios, they give me pretty bad gas, something the people I work with don't necessarily appreciate. ;)<br /><br />The bananas weren't there for the potassium; they do add to the flavour of the oatmeal. And, two bananas over the course of 6 days won't really affect my fat intake; I'm not overly concerned about that. Vit. D is one thing I'm already taking every day, along with Vit. C and fish oil capsules. Flax, as well, I already incorporate into numerous dishes. Evhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501618956512192201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11162971.post-51664247021308090232012-11-19T06:12:12.467-08:002012-11-19T06:12:12.467-08:00Thanks for the recipe idea! Have you thought about...Thanks for the recipe idea! Have you thought about making your own granola? It is another way to consume oatmeal that isn't a glop. :-) I hope your are able to get your cholesterol levels down over the next few months. Did you ever get a chance to look at the book Wheat Belly? If you go to the Wheat Belly blog you can see the stories of many people who have got their blood pressure and cholesterol levels under control simply by eliminating wheat from their diet.kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11162971.post-67135570723149890702012-11-18T19:13:19.870-08:002012-11-18T19:13:19.870-08:00I recommend Forks over Knives, an excellent docume...I recommend Forks over Knives, an excellent documentary that shows how to get your heart healthy, your blood pressure back to normal without medication, and your cholesterol down, by changing your diet.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17550530825314280346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11162971.post-87259496385589197132012-11-18T16:26:43.440-08:002012-11-18T16:26:43.440-08:00Just try plain Cheerios instead. Blueberries are p...Just try plain Cheerios instead. Blueberries are perfect. However, bananas are actually on the "fattening" side. If Potassium is what you need [the usual purpose for bananas] try kiwi instead. It actually has more plus the Vitamin C. BTW, take more Vitamin D too... Flax seeds [crushed] help too.Auntie Shanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300073760215969631noreply@blogger.com