Frozen Meal Bowls (Forks Over Knives)

Since Forks Over Knives is closing operations they have transfered their mailing list to Ocean Robbins’ company, Food Revolution Network.

These frozen meals are now being sold online by the Healthy Goodness Company at a slightly higher price than Fork Over Knives. (You can note ingredients on packages & create your own copycat recipe).

Frozen Thai Tofu Stir Fry

BROWN RICE, VEGGIES, SEASONED TOFU, TANGY THAI- PEANUT SAUCE

Frozen Penne Bolognese

TOMATOES, WATER, WHEAT PENNE, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CARROTS, ONIONS, CASHEWS, CELERY, ORGANIC WHITE MISO, ORGANIC RICE KOJI, BASIL, GARLIC, POTATO STARCH, SALT, FENNEL SEED, RED PEPPER FLAKES, NUTRITIONAL YEAST, BLACK PEPPER, OREGANO

Frozen Cauliflower Tinga

CAULIFLOWER, PLUM TOMATOES, COOKED QUINOA, ONIONS, PEAS, COOKED BLACK BEANS (BLACK BEANS, WATER, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), CORN, KAMUT, PUMPKIN SEEDS, CILANTRO, RED CABBAGE, WATER, POBLANO PEPPERS, ONIONS, GARLIC, LEMON JUICE, ANCHO POWDER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, PASILLA PEPPERS, SALT, LEMON JUICE, CUMIN SEED, ALLSPICE, APPLE JUICE, CLOVES, BLACK PEPPER

Frozen Fajita Bowl

COOKED BROWN RICE
COOKED BLACK BEANS
CORN
RED BELL PEPPERS
TOMATILLOS
TOMATOES
GREEN PEPPERS
ONIONS
DICED TOMATOES
WATER
TOMATILLOS
ROASTED GARLIC
JALAPEÑOS
CILANTRO
GARLIC
SEA SALT
CHILI POWDER
LIME JUICE
MAPLE SYRUP
CUMIN
OREGANO, BLACK PEPPER
ANCHO POWDER

Vegan Mac & Greens

WATER, WHOLE WHEAT
ELBOW PASTA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA), SPINACH, CASHEWS, ONIONS, ORGANIC COCONUT MILK (ORGANIC COCONUT,
FILTERED WATER), PARSLEY, NUTRITIONAL YEAST, LEMON JUICE, GARLIC, SHIITAKE
MUSHROOM POWDER, SALT, POTATO STARCH, LEMON ZEST, BLACK PEPPER, OREGANO.

Kimchi VS Sauerkraut

Credit: Design by Verywell Health; Getty Images

Both **kimchi** and **sauerkraut** are fermented cabbage dishes, but they differ a lot in flavor, ingredients, and cultural background.



### 🥬 Origins & Culture

* **Kimchi** comes from South Korea and is a staple in Korean cuisine.
* **Sauerkraut** originates from Germany and is common across Central and Eastern Europe.



### 🌶️ Ingredients & Flavor

* **Kimchi**

  * Napa cabbage + garlic, ginger, scallions
  * Seasoned with chili flakes (gochugaru), fish sauce or salted seafood
  * **Flavor:** spicy, tangy, umami-rich, complex

* **Sauerkraut**

  * Green cabbage + salt
  * Sometimes includes caraway seeds or juniper
  * **Flavor:** sour, salty, clean, simple



### 🧪 Fermentation Style

* **Kimchi**

  * Fermented with a mix of lactic acid bacteria + added seasonings
  * Shorter fermentation (days to weeks typically)
  * More variation depending on recipe

* **Sauerkraut**

  * Fermented mainly with salt and natural cabbage bacteria
  * Often longer fermentation (weeks to months)
  * More standardized process



### 🥗 Nutrition & Probiotics

Both are:

* Rich in probiotics (good for gut health)
* Low in calories
* High in fiber and vitamins

**Key difference:**

* Kimchi may have more diverse microbes due to added ingredients
* Sauerkraut is usually lower in calories and simpler nutritionally



### ⚖️ Quick Summary

* Want **spicy, bold, complex? → Kimchi**
* Want **simple, sour, mild? → Sauerkraut**

My UN-Pollo Bowl, from El Pollo Loco

Simply REMOVE the chicken (pollo)! Some locations allow you to swap it for avocado, and adding cabbage is free!

My favorite meal is the Pollo Loco pollo bowl. Today (April 3, 2026) the cost is only $5.00 and if you ask for a senior discount it is only $4.50 !! And only 3 grams fat & 8g fiber w/o the chicken… WOW!

[ If you keep the pollo you’re adding an additional 7g fat. ]

Okinawans AVOID 5 FOODS & Their Bodies Are 30 YEARS YOUNGER!

This video outlines a three-tier protocol for health and longevity (1:17-1:30, 19:04-20:00). Here are the steps:

Tier 1: Foundation (Reducing Glycation)
– Eliminate refined sugar from all beverages (5:50-6:07).
– Replace sweetened drinks with water, plain tea, black coffee, or broth (5:57-6:02).
– Swap sugary treats for whole-food alternatives, such as the Okinawan purple sweet potato, which provides fiber and sweetness with a lower glycemic response (6:12-6:35).

Tier 2: Amplifier (Lowering IGF-1)
– Reduce animal protein to one serving per day, ideally around 85g [Best to eliminate completely]  (11:50-12:00).
– Incorporate plant-based proteins like tofu, miso, or edamame as substitutes for secondary animal protein sources (12:02-12:10).
– Discontinue protein supplements, specifically concentrated sources like whey, and replace them with whole-food protein sources (12:21-12:28).

Tier 3: The Secret (Gut Health and Caloric Control)
– Consume one serving of real, live-culture fermented food every day—such as miso, kimchi, sauerkraut, or yogurt—to maintain a diverse gut microbiome (18:35-19:01).
– Practice *Hara Hachi Bu*, which is the act of stopping eating when you are 80% full, rather than fully satisfied (14:18-14:35, 19:46-19:51).
– Practice *Hara Hachi Bu*: Eat until you are 80% full, rather than completely satisfied (14:18-14:35). This serves as a natural, lifelong method for caloric reduction without the need for tracking or restriction (14:52-15:20).

### Expected Outcomes
– Days 1–4: Palette recalibration; cravings for high sugar begin to diminish (6:38-6:55).
– Week 1: Improved energy stability and potential improvements in sleep quality (6:56-7:06).
– Month 1: Reduced inflammatory markers in the blood (12:42-13:00).
– Month 3: These behaviors transition from conscious choices to default habits (20:35-20:45).

The 5 Medical Checkups I Would NEVER Get After 70 (even potentially harmful)

The speaker identifies five common medical screenings that often carry more risks than benefits for individuals over the age of 70:

1. Routine Colonoscopy (3:36-5:57): The speaker notes that the benefits of colon cancer screening drop significantly after age 75 and the procedure carries risks like dehydration from prep, anesthesia complications, and potential colon perforation.


2. Aggressive Breast and Prostate Cancer Screening (6:07-8:34): The speaker argues that these screenings often detect slow-growing cancers that would not cause issues in the patient’s remaining lifetime, yet lead to invasive treatments that reduce quality of life.


3. Routine Cardiac Stress Testing (9:10-11:37): The speaker explains that in asymptomatic patients, finding and fixing minor blockages does not improve lifespan compared to medical management, but often leads to unnecessary and risky cardiac catheterization.


4. Routine Bone Density Scans (DEXA) (11:40-13:40): The speaker suggests that for the frail elderly, treatment for low bone density often causes side effects, and fall prevention is a more effective focus than strictly treating density numbers.


5. Carotid Artery Screening (13:42-15:24): The speaker claims that surgically fixing asymptomatic blockages does not prevent strokes better than medication, yet the screening can lead to high-risk surgeries that may result in complications.

American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy

https://ground.news/article/american-heart-association-urges-people-to-favor-plant-based-proteins_36448f

I do appreciate RFK’s defense of our environment, healthy children, vaccination choices… but not so sure about all of his dietary recommendations. I am very grateful we each have a brain to do our own research & arrive at our own conclusions 👍

In the past the AHA (American Heart Association) have made their own share of questionable recommendations. Clearly politically motivated at times, they likely still are.

Think for yourself!  🙂