tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771792077341850868.post2220167614784232066..comments2023-08-27T04:53:44.851-07:00Comments on Plant Infusions: Living Simply, My Meal Plan This WeekAshleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15775868683430544389noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771792077341850868.post-86568701656917272462012-11-06T11:19:44.880-08:002012-11-06T11:19:44.880-08:00That is so amazing that Dr. McDougal is willing to...That is so amazing that Dr. McDougal is willing to personally respond to emails! A lot of people told me that the first thing I should get when starting a whole foods life was a high speed blender but I disagree. I think the tool I use the most is my multi-level steamer basket/pot. I steam vegetables for only a minute or two and eat them all day. I do love green smoothies though, I can feel the magic happening almost instantly after drinking them. I have really had to work at simplifying my food/menu plans. It's hard when I want to make complex things, but I have learned more about myself and I know that I have to work with my tendencies/energy level/time. Another neat thing I have learned is to make a bunch of components that can be thrown together in various ways throughout the week: Quinoa, Wild Rice, Baked Yams throw it into soups, salads, stir-fry & smoothies etc. The day I make the components I also wash all my greens (celery, bok choy, romaine, kale, spinach) and put 1 serving portions into 7 bags. I call these "Greens Bags" and then all you have to do is add some water/ice/fruit into a blender and you have a meal in only a few minutes! Aimee's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03246174373066618810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771792077341850868.post-3829050332965712012012-11-05T19:22:02.838-08:002012-11-05T19:22:02.838-08:00Ugh, I have never been able to be simple with food...Ugh, I have never been able to be simple with food. I am one of those people that follows recipes to a T, and never experiments. I am still building up my recipe index, but I hope to be able to whip out some dinners with little effort. And you're right, I need more meals like sweet potatoes with veggies. And I really need to try that curry dish you raved about...!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791030022876359788noreply@blogger.com