Comments on: 8 Great Foods You Are Probably Missing

By: EAT: The Underground Guide to Eating Right « STRETCH EXERCISE EAT

EAT: The Underground Guide to Eating Right « STRETCH EXERCISE EAT — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:35:38 +0000

[...] The Zen to Fitness post 8 Great Foods You Are Probably Missing got me motivated to cook more beets. But, beets can be messy. Mark Bittman’s How To Cook [...]

By: The Book of Wisdom – 101 Posts for an All-Around Balanced Life | Balance In Me

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:50:15 +0000

[...] 8 great foods you are probably missing [...]

By: Click the Picks or Pick’s Clicks « Life Isn't Over at 40

Click the Picks or Pick’s Clicks « Life Isn't Over at 40 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:47:16 +0000

[...] love to cook and uncover new recipes. So, when I heard there were some awesome foods I am probably missing out on, I was all ears. I love me some canned [...]

By: Look Great Naked Without Breaking The Bank

Look Great Naked Without Breaking The Bank — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:02:34 +0000

[...] buy a 3lb bag of small apples for 3-4 dollars. I aim to eat a piece or two daily for general Zen-like health reasons. There are many benefits to be had from eating fruit on a regular basis. I do not care what [...]

By: EAT: Tropical Snowboard Mix and Other Recipes From the Twitterverse « STRETCH EXERCISE EAT

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:31:58 +0000

[...] Chris B / Zen to Fitness inspired me to find an easy way to cook beets: wrap them in foil and bake at 400 for 45 minutes. Set them aside. Whenever you are ready to eat them, just slice them up and heat them in a skillet. I also chopped, then pan fried the greens with butter and garlic. [...]

By: Fuschia

Fuschia — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:55:08 +0000

I agree that blueberries are delicious but, frozen fruits & veggies are hardly ‘zen’ or simple. Formaldehyde which is used to retard corpse decomposition is added to disinfect frozen vegetables and fruits before packaging. Ick.

By: Parsnip and Zucchini Fries, and a Post from Zen to Fitness « Quick Fit

Parsnip and Zucchini Fries, and a Post from Zen to Fitness « Quick Fit — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:22:04 +0000

[...] here’s a list of tasty foods from Zen to Fitness. I included them because they are all convenient in terms of prep [...]

By: Rajiv

Rajiv — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:04:24 +0000

I think the reason why we’re missing these choices is because they tend to be pricey. And the routine is relatively inexpensive, or sustainable for people on a budget. As a college student working to shed weight, I can definitely attest to the difficulties of financing a healthy diet.

Still, some variety every now and then shouldn’t put a dent in one’s bank account.

By: Carole

Carole — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:42:32 +0000

I make tuna salad w/ salsa instead of mayo. So much more flavorful and fresh.

By: Crumple it Up

Crumple it Up — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:35:33 +0000

Great post! I’d be willing to go out on a limb that 99% of the population would have no idea that Mint or Canned Pumpkin would be great for their diets! It’s amazing how simple and actually fun nutrition can be if you just break it down. It doesn’t have to be some crazy Wizard behind the curtain. Thanks for highlighting this!