Breakfast woes

pourfolkes · #21 07/08/10, 12:09 PM

BLTs ... I can eat those anytime!

watcher · #22 07/08/10, 12:51 PM

Why do people get hung up on eating specific foods for breakfast? This morning for breakfast I had left over ribs, corn on the cob and cole slaw. The other night for supper we had pancakes. Food is food, you don't have to has specific food at only one meal.

BTW, nice cold watermelon makes for a great breakfast (lunch, dinner, supper, snack. . . )

Sparticle · #23 07/08/10, 12:59 PM

I"m not hung up on eating specific things, but I sure don't want left over spaghetti or refried beans that early in the morning ;-)

TedH71 · #24 07/08/10, 01:05 PM

If you want more energy in the am...protein will help. Meat is the one thing that has the most protein so I can't really help you there. I do yogurt every day or cereal. I do waffles once'n a while.

Sparticle · #25 07/08/10, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TedH71

If you want more energy in the am...protein will help. Meat is the one thing that has the most protein so I can't really help you there. I do yogurt every day or cereal. I do waffles once'n a while.

Plants have protein, too; per calorie, many plants have more protein than meat.

pheasantplucker · #26 07/08/10, 01:38 PM

fried mush with maple syrup on it. If I were on death row...that's what I'd order.:1pig:

TedH71 · #27 07/08/10, 01:40 PM

I agree but meat does have some things that plants can't offer. I'm trying to remember what it is....

JuliaAnn · #28 07/08/10, 01:48 PM

How about breakfast burritos (generically called tacos around here). Use leftover grilled meat chopped up fine. Mix with scrambled eggs and/or chopped cooked potatoes. Warm up the flour tortilla, smear with refried beans, add scrambled egg/meat/potato mixture and scarf down.

Or just leftover refries and meat? Recycle anything you have leftover from dinner the night before.

Ramblin Wreck · #29 07/08/10, 01:54 PM

Fresh fruit or melon with eggs hits the spot for me.

7thswan · #30 07/08/10, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparticle

I"m not hung up on eating specific things, but I sure don't want left over spaghetti or refried beans that early in the morning ;-)

Put some butter in a cast iorn pan, fry that spagetti mixed with sause. Don't turn or stir until it gets kinda crispy. Yummm

Patt · #31 07/08/10, 02:09 PM

I can't eat anything heavy early in the morning it turns my stomach.

viggie · #32 07/08/10, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TedH71

I agree but meat does have some things that plants can't offer. I'm trying to remember what it is....

B12? That's in the eggs and dairy, as well as lots of yummy proteins.

Ravenlost · #33 07/08/10, 03:10 PM

Cantaloupe...biscuits with applesauce and butter (one of my favorites...as a child my daughter loved peanut butter and crackers for breakfast with apple slices on the side.

watcher · #34 07/08/10, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparticle

I"m not hung up on eating specific things, but I sure don't want left over spaghetti or refried beans that early in the morning ;-)

That's funny, about two days ago we had left over spaghetti (but no garlic toast) for breakfast.

This morning I fixed eggs, fried tatters w/onions and toast for the wife. She didn't want the ribs.

watcher · #35 07/08/10, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JuliaAnn

How about breakfast burritos (generically called tacos around here). Use leftover grilled meat chopped up fine. Mix with scrambled eggs and/or chopped cooked potatoes. Warm up the flour tortilla, smear with refried beans, add scrambled egg/meat/potato mixture and scarf down.

Or just leftover refries and meat? Recycle anything you have leftover from dinner the night before.

Or you can just scramble some eggs with taco seasoning in them. Put some on burritos with a bit of cheese and you are ready to go. FYI, some add sasa and the like but I don't.

Ernie · #36 07/08/10, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparticle

Plants have protein, too; per calorie, many plants have more protein than meat.

Can you name a few?

You can make do without meat in your diet. Many do and have. The problem is that nothing, and I mean nothing, has the CONCENTRATED protein of meat. Meat takes far less calories to produce and takes longer to digest so that you feel full for longer.

You can substitute eggs and milk in your diet and get as much protein and carbs as you could from meat. Beans can be very effective as a protein substitute. However you've got to consume twice as much of those foods to keep up with the nutrients you get from half as much meat, and you've already stated that you're bored with everything you know how to cook.

I like fish for breakfast. Smoked kipper is one of my favorite meals. Eggs with sardines is absolute heaven. No salad is complete without salted anchovies.

You just can't really keep up without huge doses of protein consumed frequently throughout the day. There's a reason why when you look at human history, primarily grain and plant consuming civilizations have been conquered by more robust herding/hunting civilizations.

If you are physically small and your workload is light then hey, eat whatever you want. Flit from flower to flower and sip nectar if it suits your purposes. But if you're not happy with your breakfast choices already, you may want to step outside of the vegetarian ideology and scientifically look at some possible reasons for that.

jmtinmi · #37 07/08/10, 03:58 PM

I didn't see anyone list an egg and english muffin combo. I think you can purchase frozen egg 'rounds' from Gordon Food Service or make your own and freeze.

Also, when I was on the South Beach Diet, I came across a recipe for ricotta cheese crepes. For each egg you use, add 2 tablespoons of ricotta cheese and beat until smooth. Throw in a little sugar to taste. Ladle a small amount (scant 1/4 cup) into a non stick skillet and cook over medium heat. The crepes will be set in a few minutes. I turn mine over to make sure both sides are set well, even slightly brown. You can fill these, or eat them like pancakes. I think they would freeze well, but we've never had leftovers.

palani · #38 07/08/10, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernie

Can you name a few?

Extruded soy meal with the oil mechanically pressed is generally 46% protein. Spirulina powder (algae) comes in at 60% protein.

Small amounts of either can be used to enhance the protein level of any meal. Spirulina is a good additive to high protein smoothies.

Quote:

High-Protein, Low-Fat Berry Spirulina Smoothie

Preparation time: 3 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients
1 cup (8 ounces) of unflavored rice milk
1 scoop of high-quality protein powder, such as American Whey
1-3 teaspoons of spirulina powder
½-1 cup of frozen berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries (cherries/other frozen fruit can be substituted for berries as well)

salmonslayer · #39 07/08/10, 04:40 PM

DW doesnt like my breakfasts but I like cheap canned corn beef fried crispy in each side with plain toast. I am also another fan of kippers and scrambled eggs with a little Tobasco. Bisquits and sorghum molases and a cup of joe is another favorite.

If I am in a hurry, just some fruit..or cold pizza.

viggie · #40 07/08/10, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernie

Can you name a few?

You can make do without meat in your diet. Many do and have. The problem is that nothing, and I mean nothing, has the CONCENTRATED protein of meat. Meat takes far less calories to produce and takes longer to digest so that you feel full for longer.

You can substitute eggs and milk in your diet and get as much protein and carbs as you could from meat. Beans can be very effective as a protein substitute. However you've got to consume twice as much of those foods to keep up with the nutrients you get from half as much meat, and you've already stated that you're bored with everything you know how to cook.

I like fish for breakfast. Smoked kipper is one of my favorite meals. Eggs with sardines is absolute heaven. No salad is complete without salted anchovies.

You just can't really keep up without huge doses of protein consumed frequently throughout the day. There's a reason why when you look at human history, primarily grain and plant consuming civilizations have been conquered by more robust herding/hunting civilizations.

If you are physically small and your workload is light then hey, eat whatever you want. Flit from flower to flower and sip nectar if it suits your purposes. But if you're not happy with your breakfast choices already, you may want to step outside of the vegetarian ideology and scientifically look at some possible reasons for that.

Most people eat an unhealthy excess of protein. You don't need concentrated amounts.

From http://www.happycow.net/vegetarian_protein.html (but you can certainly do you own research and find a less "biased" source)
"It's important to note that most nutritionists, dieticians, and official sources agree that we need only 2.5%-10% of our calories from protein(9,10,11), and ALL vegetables offer us more than that(12).

Here are some examples of vegetarian foods with high sources of plant protein:

PROTEIN IN LEGUMES: Garbanzo beans, Kidney beans, Lentils, Lima beans, Navy beans, Soybeans, Split peas

PROTEIN IN GRAINS: Barley, Brown rice, Buckwheat, Millet, Oatmeal, Quinoa, Rye, Wheat germ, Wheat, hard red, Wild rice

VEGETABLE PROTEIN: Artichokes, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green peas, Green pepper, Kale, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard green, Onions, Potatoes, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnip greens, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini

PROTEIN IN FRUITS: Apple, Banana, Cantaloupe, Grape, Grapefruit, Honeydew melon, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Strawberry, Tangerine, Watermelon

PROTEIN IN NUTS AND SEEDS: Almonds, Cashews, Filberts, Hemp Seeds, Peanuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts (black)"