Update to the wine thingy - no, I didn't get the migraine reaction but I didn't sleep terribly well either. Maybe or maybe not but I intend going carefully, all the same.
Can you see my halo? 😇 I sorted out all the meat and fish in the freezer yesterday and now I have an up to date definitive list. I was especially pleased that I have plenty of fish seeing as I am supposed to be eating more of it now.
I must just plan it in . . .
I must just plan it in . . .
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What I ate today
Half a healthy extra B for oats and one syn for chia seeds plus one and a half syns for a little bit of evoo
Lunch was very simple. I mixed together mixed beans, olives and feta, added some hummus dressing and spooned it all on to some leaves.
Fasolia gigantes means (says the recipe book) giant baked beans. It's tomatoes, onion, cinnamon, cumin, oregano and butter beans and I added some chorizo, some evoo and some cheese on top. It was really delish.
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The dressing was some home made hummus, some lime juice, a bit of Dijon mustard and some water. I think I added a bit too much water and added a bit of peanut butter powder to try to compensate. It worked really well and was tasty.
One and a half syns for olives, one healthy extra A for feta and two and a half syns for the hummus dressing.
I had an easy peeler and some melon later on.
Dessert was some cherry fro yo.
Three syns for the evoo, two for the chorizo and one healthy extra A. I don't syn blended fruit.
Summary:
two healthy extra As
half a healthy extra B
eleven and a half syns
My meal plans for tomorrow:
B: smoked haddock, tomatoes and mushrooms
L: roast pork dinner; fruit
Beth and Alex are round and I plan to use the slow cooker. Nothing posh, I just like very tender pork.
D: pork toastie, salad; fruit
Gotta use up leftovers!
Exercise: gardening
The Extra Bit
As I go into the benefits of different aspects of the Mediterranean way of eating, I come across familiar terms that I realise I know absolutely nothing about.
For example 'omega 3 fatty acids'. Not a very attractive name but they are supposed to be a Very Good Thing and I wondered why.
For example 'omega 3 fatty acids'. Not a very attractive name but they are supposed to be a Very Good Thing and I wondered why.
(some of the terminology/vocabulary I have copied and pasted to make sure it is accurate. Half of it I can't even pronounce, let alone spell correctly!)
OK, so they are fats that naturally occur in plants and fish and they are good for cell membranes and help with growth, vision and immune function.
Possible health benefits (research is ongoing) include heart health, lowering risk of cancer and reducing inflammation
Possible health benefits (research is ongoing) include heart health, lowering risk of cancer and reducing inflammation
There are three main types and this is where I start copying . . .
The three main types of omega-3s that are important for your health are:
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA): mostly found in plant foods.
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA): mostly found in fish.
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): mostly found in fish.
ALA is a long-chain fatty acid, and EPA and DHA are very-long-chain fatty acids. Experts consider EPA and DHA to be the most important omega-3s for health.
So now you know - you really wanted to read that, didn't you!
More copying . . .
The omega-3 ALA — which is mostly found in plant foods — is an essential fatty acid, meaning your body can’t make it. This means that food is the only way to get it.
Your body can convert ALA into the two other main omega-3 types, EPA and DHA, but only in small amounts. So, eating foods with EPA and DHA is the best way to get these important fatty acids, which are often found in fatty fish.
You can buy supplements that contain all three plus some that are suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The best sources of omega 3 fatty acids are . . .
Anchovies
Herring
Mackerel
Trout
Salmon
Oysters
Flaxseed oil
Chia seeds
Walnuts
Flaxseed
Canola oil
Soybean oil
So now I know - and so do you!!
Yummie, yummie!!! I just l8ve your sense of humor Joy! Ty hugsxx ❤️ Roe
ReplyDelete< chuckle > Thanks, Roe, that is a lovely things to say. xx
DeleteI’d eat anything on your omega 3 list apart from herring which I only tried once but found it too fishy! I eat quite a lot of bean ‘stews’ adding chopped peppers and onions and often throwing in other bits that need using up such as celery or courgette. A carton of passata is a jolly good store cupboard staple and finds it way into lots of dishes. I don’t like butter beans but happy with others. I like a good teaspoonful of chilli flakes in there too.
ReplyDeleteToday (on holiday so excusable as a treat) I had an iced Bakewell tart. Not very SW or Mediterranean friendly , but rather tasty! I’ll offset it by having a healthy meal this evening. Self catering helps!
Self catering makes all the difference in the world, I think. Good for you!
DeleteI don't think I have ever tried herring and, given I seem to have a year's supply of fish in the freezer (OK, a slight overstatement, maybe), I don't plan to either.
You can do so much with beans/pulses/legumes - whatever one calls them, can't you? I do like butter beans but what I really love is the texture they give to blended soups - sort of creamy and slurpy!
Have a wonderful holiday - are you away for the whole week? xx