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Steel-cut Mushroom Chowder

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Steel-cut Mushroom Chowder

Comfort food with familiar ingredients,
upscaled with complementary chewiness
(oats cook to al dente, thicken chowder).
Even serve for brunch!

:roll Ingredients:

1 bunch celery, chopped
2 lg sweet onions, chopped
1/2 cup steel-cut oats, rinsed
2 2/3 cups water
1 1/2 tbsp dried parsley
1 1/2 tsp garlic granules
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sea salt
15oz can mushroom soup
3 cups chopped mushrooms
15oz can non-GMO corn
2 tbsp virgin olive oil

:arrow: Directions: (stir after cooking)

In large sauce pan, layer ingredients
as listed except olive oil, cover pan
and simmer 35. min., then stir in oil.

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Cornbread Veggie Patties

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Cornbread Veggie Patties (makes 4 servings)

Impromptu veggie pancake Whatsit?,
good for any meal or snack. :D

:roll Steamed veggies:

12oz pkg frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 cup water
1 med. sweet onion chopped

:roll Cornbread pancake:

4 lg eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
2/3 cup Mexican Style Cornbread Mix
1 tbsp dried cilantro
1 tbsp virgin olive oil

:arrow: Directions:

Rinse frozen vegetables, steam with water
in med. covered pan 5 min., spread on onions,
cover pan and simmer to al dente or as desired
(stir in onions when veggies are almost cooked).

Lightly oil large, non-stick fry pan; heat on medium.

Combine pancake ingredients, stirring well,
then pour into heated fry pan. Cook like
a pancake, flipping when bubbles form.

Top each serving with 1/4 of cooked veggies.

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Re: UB Cookin'

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:bana: Good tips about chewing food with subtle caution that
just swallowing (e.g., smoothies) limits nutrient absorption. ;)

Re: https://www.perplexity.ai/

Q: Does food have to be chewed and mixed with saliva to obtain maximum nutrition?

"Chewing food thoroughly and mixing it with saliva is indeed important
for maximizing nutrition absorption and overall digestion. Here's why:

Benefits of Chewing and Saliva Mixing

Mechanical Breakdown

Chewing breaks down food into smaller particles, increasing the surface area exposed to digestive enzymes.
This mechanical breakdown is crucial ("no teeth in your tummy" to further break down large food chunks).

Enzymatic Digestion Begins

Saliva contains important digestive enzymes:

- Salivary amylase begins breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth.
- Lingual lipase starts the digestion of fats.

Improved Nutrient Absorption

Thorough mastication has been shown to increase the absorption of key nutrients
and affect postprandial glucose concentrations.

Digestive System Preparation

Chewing sends signals to the gastrointestinal system to prepare for incoming food:

- It triggers the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
- It stimulates the release of digestive enzymes further down the digestive tract.

Optimal Chewing Practices

While there's no universally agreed-upon number of chews per bite,
aiming for about 30 chews can be beneficial.

- Adequate mechanical breakdown of food.
- Sufficient time for saliva to mix with food.
- Proper signaling to the digestive system.

Additional Benefits:

- Slows down eating, allowing better recognition of fullness.
- Increases blood flow to the gut.
- Slightly elevates the body's energy expenditure on digestion.

Conclusion

While it's possible to obtain some nutrition without thorough chewing (e.g., through liquid diets),
chewing food well and mixing it with saliva is crucial for optimal digestion and nutrient absorption.
This process not only breaks down food mechanically but also initiates important enzymatic processes
and prepares the entire digestive system for efficient nutrient extraction
."


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Re: UB Cookin'

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:sunflower: New diet name: Neto (pronounced "neat-o"),
a low-carbohydrate diet with cool name. 8)

A near-Keto diet with 50-100g daily carbs.
Choose foods with good proportion of fiber
(considered carbs but don't raise glucose). :roll

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Re: UB Cookin'

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Thanks, Rod for the info and new recipes. :love
That Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is just perfect!
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Re: UB Cookin'

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:study: Re: https://www.perplexity.ai/

Q: When it's claimed that adapting a higher fiber diet too fast can cause digestive problems,
does this suggest that the gut microbiome needs other and/or more bacteria?


"When adapting to a higher fiber diet too quickly, digestive problems can indeed occur, and this is closely related
to the gut microbiome's composition and adaptation process. Here's an explanation of why this happens
and how it relates to the gut microbiome:

Gut Microbiome Adaptation

Gradual Change Required The gut microbiome needs time to adjust to significant changes in diet,
especially when increasing fiber intake.

A sudden increase in fiber can lead to digestive discomfort because:

The existing bacteria may not be sufficient in number or diversity to efficiently break down the increased fiber load.
The gut environment needs time to adapt to the new dietary components.

Bacterial Population Shifts Increasing fiber intake leads to changes in the gut microbiome composition:

Fiber-degrading bacteria, such as certain species of Bifidobacteria and Bacteroidetes, will proliferate in response
to the increased availability of their preferred food source. This shift in bacterial populations doesn't happen
instantaneously and requires time for the beneficial bacteria to multiply and establish themselves.


Digestive Symptoms During Transition

Temporary Discomfort During the adaptation period, individuals may experience:

Bloating, Gas, Abdominal discomfort, Changes in bowel movements. These symptoms occur because
the existing gut bacteria are not yet optimized to handle the increased fiber load efficiently.

Bacterial Fermentation As the gut microbiome adapts:

Bacteria ferment the additional fiber, producing more gas as a byproduct. This increased gas production
can lead to bloating and discomfort until the gut ecosystem reaches a new equilibrium.

Optimal Approach to Increasing Fiber Intake

Gradual Implementation To minimize digestive issues and allow for proper gut microbiome adaptation:

Increase fiber intake gradually over several weeks. This allows time for the beneficial bacteria to proliferate
and for the gut environment to adjust.

Diverse Fiber Sources Incorporating a variety of fiber-rich foods helps promote a diverse gut microbiome:

Different types of fiber support various beneficial bacterial species. A diverse microbiome is generally associated
with better gut health and overall well-being.

In conclusion, the claim that adapting to a higher fiber diet too quickly can cause digestive problems is indeed related
to the gut microbiome's need for a balanced and gradual transition. The existing bacterial population requires time to adjust
and proliferate to efficiently process the increased fiber intake. By implementing dietary changes slowly and including
diverse fiber sources, individuals can support a healthy transition in their gut microbiome, minimizing digestive discomfort."


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Re: UB Cookin'

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:study: Re: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/elimina ... 00568.html
"Eliminating This One Food From Your Diet Can Lower Your Cholesterol and Blood Pressure" :o

"The high saturated fat content of most steaks results in increased cholesterol levels in the body.
Sodium in red meat, especially salt to season steaks, is known to be a risk for high blood pressure."

:idea: This advice highlights that saturated fat and sodium are the real problem
and these are found in many food choices including prepared foods ...
so "No meat!" is nonsense if the only choice of nutrition mantras. ;)

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