I don't own a microwave now. It's not so much the electromagnetic radiation or quickly super-heated food, as it is about the food being placed into the microwave. In order to facilitate my transition from nuking to cooking, I no longer own a microwave. I purchased some additional cast-iron cookware. I purchased a deep fryer and healthy oils (zero trans fat) like corn oil, vegetable oil. I sometimes cook small meals in my toaster oven, and larger items in the stove/oven. I also use a "Lean, Mean Grilling Machine" to make myself some burgers, which is healthier than pan fried or BBQ grilled burgers. I use a rice cooker instead of the old fashioned way of rice, water, pan. This is for time constraint...thus, making rice cooking faster, easier, and better tasting (I think), which means I will make more of it. And I do! Foods for this week: -Salmon (pre-frozen) -Tilapia (fish) *link to health info* -Flounder (fish) -Yellow Fin Tuna (fish) -Haddock (fish) -Frozen fish (various) fillets (bulk) -85 percent lean beef made into patties -100% semolina Linguine -Pickled eggs, homemade (vinegar, water, demerara sugar, sliced beets, pickled beets, salt, red onions) -Sauerkraut and dumplings (Bisquick) with either vegetables or beef roast...or both -Italian bread with fresh garlic (on occasion) -Nectarines/Clementines -Bananas -Celery -Baby Spinach -Various Lettuce -Tomatoes -Onions, Scallions DRINKS: -Water (lots) -V8 juice (can make my own, but not always cost effective. -Natural, non concentrated juice (blueberry, pomegranate, orange, apple, etc.) -Tea (I make all kinds of tea) Hot/Cold -Milk (local dist. that doesn't use growth hormones) *I snack on the veggies and fruits* I eat only two meals per day, with a glass of V8 in the morning with a piece of fruit or toast, or a cup of hot tea with the same. My two meals are afternoon and evening, and consist mainly of fish/rice. EXERCISE: I try to do some type of exercise daily, and work out in the gym twice per week. I stay well hydrated. SUPPLEMENTS: Currently, I am trying something different. Ginkgo Biloba as part of daily routine, but I am also using the Mega-T green tea supplement. I will let you know how it works out. Both are all natural. I take vitamin C just to be sure. Might be overkill. For those who may be sore after workouts; bananas and apples, even in juice form will help out tremendously. (147)
