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Stems of leafy greens
Posted by:
sebzzz
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Date: July 19, 2008 02:50PM Hi,
I was wondering about if you cut the stems of your green leafy vegetables or you eat them. On the Earthbound farm website in the recipes section, it actually tells to remove the stems of Kale or Collard greens, but that stems of chard is edible. I wonder, if they make it a point to mention it, there should be something there to look for. I often keep the stems, especially in smoothies and I think that collard's stems give my smoothie a really strong taste (which is not always welcome). Thanks in advance. Re: Stems of leafy greens
Posted by:
Wheatgrass Yogi
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Date: July 19, 2008 02:58PM The Stem is the best Part. They recommend removing it because it tends
to be Fibrous (and Tough)......WY Re: Stems of leafy greens
Posted by:
arugula
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Date: July 19, 2008 03:01PM You can shred the stems in the food processor. Or chop them very finely.
I never throw out stems or ends or outer leaves. If it's a part of the plant that I don't want to eat, it goes in the blender with some water and the doggies eat it. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/19/2008 03:02PM by arugula. Re: Stems of leafy greens
Posted by:
Wheatgrass Yogi
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Date: July 19, 2008 03:27PM arugula Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > I never throw out stems or ends or outer leaves. > If it's a part of the plant that I don't want to > eat, it goes in the blender with some water and > the doggies eat it. I'm not sure we should be living with Dogs. They're natural Meat-eaters. My dogs always lived outside. They are Friendly, aren't they? What else do you feed yours?...WY Re: Stems of leafy greens
Posted by:
Utopian Life
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Date: July 19, 2008 03:58PM Dogs are omnivores, not carnivores, and from what I hear, their joint, teeth, bone, and hair health is much beter when they eat a herbivorous diet. Maybe if people would stop breeding, it would be feasible to not "living with dogs." Re: Stems of leafy greens
Posted by:
Wheatgrass Yogi
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Date: July 19, 2008 04:12PM Utopian Life Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Dogs are omnivores, not carnivores, and from what > I hear, their joint, teeth, bone, and hair health > is much beter when they eat a herbivorous diet. Maybe in captivity, since they would be eating 'inferior' Meat. In the 'Wild' they're Carnivores. Their Tooth and Bowel structure proves it....WY Re: Stems of leafy greens
Posted by:
arugula
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Date: July 19, 2008 04:23PM Dogs can be healthy vegans. The UK's oldest dog was a vegan border collie.
Cat's can't. My dogs are vegan most days with few exceptions. They get a variety of cooked starches, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds, usually ground flax and sunflower, and sometimes fruit. I have to puree the fruit and vegs in the blender. I cook their beans, starches, and veggies but use raw fats. I alternate them between rice, oats, potatoes, pasta, and corn meal. They get a multi with 100 mcg b12 about once a week. For special occasions they get modest quantities of egg or dairy or when their grandpa or uncle comes and gives them unspeakable treats, which is not very often. I also have taurine and carnitine as supps for them but I rarely use them. Re: Stems of leafy greens
Posted by:
dewey
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Date: July 19, 2008 04:26PM i eat the stems because i figure theres alot of nutrition in them. after all they deliver all the food to the leaves so they have to contain mega nutrients right?
patty Re: Stems of leafy greens
Posted by:
EZ rider
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Date: July 19, 2008 04:53PM Has anyone got a favorite dip for Celery stems ? Re: Stems of leafy greens
Posted by:
blake1970
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Date: July 19, 2008 06:51PM the stems are supposed to be the most nutritious part. especially on brocoli and dandilion and even celery.
That is what I just learned. Re: Stems of leafy greens
Posted by:
sebzzz
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Date: July 19, 2008 07:22PM Well, thanks for the answers.
I will certainly continue on eating those stems! Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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