tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post1905375455258194378..comments2023-08-04T07:13:23.815-07:00Comments on Beth Morey, Writer + Artist: Just Say "No" . . . To Salad?Beth Moreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17507326859684820743noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post-52947019226125689162010-08-03T06:23:09.000-07:002010-08-03T06:23:09.000-07:00Hi! I found your blog, too. This is a thoughtful...Hi! I found your blog, too. This is a thoughtful and insightful look at salads. I think you're saying that any food can become "unhealthy" if it goes along with unhealthy behavior. That's certainly true for me.sallymandy/bluekimonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post-30143399001664314832010-08-03T06:34:22.000-07:002010-08-03T06:34:22.000-07:00I think this is an interesting observation & c...I think this is an interesting observation & connection you've made about your habits.I love salads, same as you. Something I've noticed is that (especially in summer months) craving a salad often means my body is craving some extra water to hydrate myself. Just a thought!I think it is good you're exploring this train of thought & not cutting them out altogether! You can't deny salad love ;]Allisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post-42631672533300533362010-08-03T20:05:04.000-07:002010-08-03T20:05:04.000-07:00you are really speaking my salad heart here beth. ...you are really speaking my salad heart here beth. i am right there with you...not giving up my salads but making sure they are more substantial. lately i really love cooking up kale, mushrooms, and shrimp or squid, with fresh bean sprouts, cukes, baby corns, onions, whatever kind of asian type things i can find, dressed with gluten-free tamari and miso dressing. i love salad, but with my fussy tummy, it is better for me to cook most of my veggies a little at least, so they digest easier. if im cooking veggies, i might as well add some good protein to the mix.yogiclarebear.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post-41104284776315894722010-08-08T08:07:45.000-07:002010-08-08T08:07:45.000-07:00Wow! I know I've been thinking this for a whil...Wow! I know I've been thinking this for a while but you just put it all into words for me. What a brilliant observation! It's tough for me to take in because it's so scary to think of giving up salad for me, and like you, I truly, honestly have always LOVED salad. My dream as a 10 year old was to open up a salad restaurant, seriously, I was a freak lol. And also like you, I have used salads in the past for volume and still do, but now I also make them more substantial with much more nutrition and will use a huge mixing bowl sized salad as an accompaniment to the real meal. But while I no longer deprive myself and know I'm getting enough, having the mondo salad as a side is still my security blanket. I have this nagging fear that I will be unhealthy if I don't get in several pounds of greens per day, which means that even if all I'm craving is a big plate of pasta, I'll allow myself the pasta if it comes with a just as big plate of something vegetable-y. While that's not bad in and of itself, you're right that it's the mindset that needs to be broken. Sorry to write such a long comment! I'm just really glad Maggie (salad girl) linked to this because it really spoke to me. I'd love to chat more if you want to share more about our experiences or if you want support so feel free to email me! <3GabyGabynoreply@blogger.com