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10 months ago ::
Aug 12, 2011 - 11:06PM
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This thread was moved from the Hot Topics Zone.
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11 months ago ::
Aug 05, 2011 - 1:22PM
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Rice, however, is a grain, and only 1/4 of My Plate can be grain-based. Where will that nearly 50% veggies come from is a more significant question.
No problem. Just ignore My Plate.
maybe so! Eating a sensible portion of rice or potato is not going to make you fat! What makes you fat is when you eat 3-4 portions of rice in one sitting and top it off with lots of butter.
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11 months ago ::
Aug 05, 2011 - 1:19PM
#21
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Our grandparents did not eat much in the way of fresh fruits and veggies. They did when the fruit and veggies was in season in their area but out of season and hundreds of miles away was too much of a hurdle. I am turning more to frozen vegetables which are cheaper and easier to prepare. I have this friend who is truly poor, she exists soley off of disability payments. She is extranged from her family and frankly she is unpleasant so people don't like her and don't want to really be friends with her. Basically, she gets her disability and that is it, I think occasionaly she might hit someone up for a few bucks here and there but she typically can not get the same person twice because people avoid her. She gets her disability checks and she has to watch every penny, which she is pretty good at. She eats a healthy diet, she is a commited vegetarian sometimes vegan. She makes alot of beans, really no processed food at all and her fresh produce is parsed out She looks great, she used to be obese and she dropped quite a bit of weight. Her need for hypertension medication has gone down. If she can do this as crazy as she is, I think more people can also take charge of their diet. Here is the thing, highly processed food full of delicious salty and sugary foods is not going anywhere, it is here to stay. This whole healthy diet and fitness - ain't nobody gonna do it for you! you have to do it for yourself. The government can't do it for you. Each person has to decide for themselves. Life is full of challenges people! Instead of whinning that the government can't make you svelte and beautiful get up off your behind and make a few positive changes for yourself.
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11 months ago ::
Aug 05, 2011 - 12:43PM
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The thing is white rice (even fortified) is not as nutritious as brown rice which can take longer to cook, and since people are not used to it, will not buy anyway. I will not buy at walmart for several reasons. that and 40 miles away is gas money that could be spent locally to support a local grocer instead of Walmart. They should (like they used too) Teach cooking in school, and they should emphasis nutritious cooking with meal plans and buying techniques. I know, I am dreaming now that so many want to cut school budgets and let people die of malnutrition.
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11 months ago ::
Aug 05, 2011 - 12:06PM
#19
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An obvious solution, Ken, which I suspect most people do where all such governmental guidelines are concerned.
The question, though, is how affordable My Plate is if people do try to do what it recommends.
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11 months ago ::
Aug 05, 2011 - 12:02PM
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Rice may be cheap, but it's still a grain, and only 1/4 of My Plate can be grains.
I still have significant doubts that filling half of My Plate with fruits and veggies is as affordable as some here seem to think.
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11 months ago ::
Aug 05, 2011 - 12:00PM
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Rice, however, is a grain, and only 1/4 of My Plate can be grain-based. Where will that nearly 50% veggies come from is a more significant question.
No problem. Just ignore My Plate.
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11 months ago ::
Aug 05, 2011 - 11:51AM
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Good points, CL.
Much of the emphasis of My Plate if you look at the promo photos is upon fresh greens. Those are expensive even if bought in quantity.
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11 months ago ::
Aug 05, 2011 - 11:48AM
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Yes, jane, "rice in the bag" is cheap. But to just take that example, rice takes time to prepare, and time is a commodity the working poor are often very short on.
It takes twenty minutes to prepare and you don't have to do anything. Bring the water to a boil, put the rice in, turn down the heat, and leave it to simmer. If you want more flavor, throw a bouillon cube in the water. Rice couldn't be simpler.
Agree. It's also good if you add salsa/picante sauce in when it's cooking, will add a lot of flavor
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11 months ago ::
Aug 05, 2011 - 11:46AM
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Yes, jane, "rice in the bag" is cheap. But to just take that example, rice takes time to prepare, and time is a commodity the working poor are often very short on.
It takes twenty minutes to prepare and you don't have to do anything. Bring the water to a boil, put the rice in, turn down the heat, and leave it to simmer. If you want more flavor, throw a bouillon cube in the water. Rice couldn't be simpler.
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