trying to eat healthier....2 questions

DENMW · 08-09-2010, 06:13 AM

Hi guys,
I'm always looking for ways to eat healthier and recently found kelp noodles. I know they are not new, just new to me. Just wondering if anyone eats these and does anyone have a recipe they enjoy.

Question 2: I use a lot of cinnamon. Is there a benefit of buying organic spices or is that not necessary?

Thanks in advance guys.

ontopofmygame · 08-14-2010, 11:09 AM

DENMW; If it goes into your body, it is up to you to make the decision if organic is worth it. I would hate to have an all organic diet, and then taint the food with pesticide ridden spices. (just some feedback)
I have never heard of kelp noodles. Do you know how many carbs are in them, and where do you purchase these... anywhere online?

DENMW · 08-17-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Anythingwilldo

DENMW; If it goes into your body, it is up to you to make the decision if organic is worth it. I would hate to have an all organic diet, and then taint the food with pesticide ridden spices. (just some feedback)
I have never heard of kelp noodles. Do you know how many carbs are in them, and where do you purchase these... anywhere online?

1 carb, 1 gam. fiber, 6 calories per 4 oz. As we are not allowed to post a site that sells products, I can't post the link but if you google kelp noodles you will find them.

azger · 09-02-2010, 09:20 AM

I read a great artical on organic spices, no clue where though. Basically as far as the spice it's self and health reasons for you, there maybe no reason to buy organic spices over regular spices.

However organic means (usually) more sustainable practice for the earth. And usually better working conditions (fair trade) for the workers.

Spices are usually ones that depend on price for me as I eat organic from a more my health (chemicals) aspect then save the earth aspect.

DiamondDeb · 09-05-2010, 03:16 PM

I use natural & organic herbs & spices. I don't want anything I eat to have chemicals or pesticides in it. I get mine from the local Farmers Market. Some are certified organic, others are not.

Mountain Rose Herbs are sold at my Farmers Market. They have a site that gives a lot of info.

I've also discovered some new (to me) kinds of sea salt thanks to Mountain Rose. I'm trying Red Alaea Salt right now. Very good & healthy.

CindyCRNA · 09-06-2010, 11:04 AM

I was wondering about kelp noodles also. I hear they are at WF.

08-09-2010, 06:13 AM	#1
DENMW Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3,431 Gallery: DENMW Stats: 243/155/139 5'4", Age 62 WOE: Vegan	trying to eat healthier....2 questions Hi guys, I'm always looking for ways to eat healthier and recently found kelp noodles. I know they are not new, just new to me. Just wondering if anyone eats these and does anyone have a recipe they enjoy. Question 2: I use a lot of cinnamon. Is there a benefit of buying organic spices or is that not necessary? Thanks in advance guys.

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08-14-2010, 11:09 AM	#2
ontopofmygame Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 750 Gallery: ontopofmygame	DENMW; If it goes into your body, it is up to you to make the decision if organic is worth it. I would hate to have an all organic diet, and then taint the food with pesticide ridden spices. (just some feedback) I have never heard of kelp noodles. Do you know how many carbs are in them, and where do you purchase these... anywhere online?

09-02-2010, 09:20 AM	#4
azger Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: VA Posts: 120 Gallery: azger Stats: 212/185/175 WOE: Organic Whole foods Start Date: May 30, 2008	I read a great artical on organic spices, no clue where though. Basically as far as the spice it's self and health reasons for you, there maybe no reason to buy organic spices over regular spices. However organic means (usually) more sustainable practice for the earth. And usually better working conditions (fair trade) for the workers. Spices are usually ones that depend on price for me as I eat organic from a more my health (chemicals) aspect then save the earth aspect.

09-05-2010, 03:16 PM	#5
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 69,686 Gallery: DiamondDeb	I use natural & organic herbs & spices. I don't want anything I eat to have chemicals or pesticides in it. I get mine from the local Farmers Market. Some are certified organic, others are not. Mountain Rose Herbs are sold at my Farmers Market. They have a site that gives a lot of info. I've also discovered some new (to me) kinds of sea salt thanks to Mountain Rose. I'm trying Red Alaea Salt right now. Very good & healthy.

09-06-2010, 11:04 AM	#6
CindyCRNA Always on, slightly off Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,268 Gallery: CindyCRNA Stats: 152/132/121 Currently 120's lbs, 5'7" 51 years old WOE: 40%/25%/35% (F,P,C 1700 calories/day) Start Date: Raising carbs 1/10	I was wondering about kelp noodles also. I hear they are at WF.