Food, Food, and More Food Thread

ahochaude wrote:It's one of the best side dishes around in mankind, however. :D

Aye to that! *high five*

ahochaude wrote:Oh of course not. It's one of the best side dishes around in mankind, however. :D


---At least I think so. :hehe:

definintely, gyoza, good stuff. :bonk:

qilver wrote:

going to have to try that in Ikebukuro when i go there next time, that gyoza stand sounds good, how many come in one order? how much are they? :bonk:

oh hell i don't remember exactly it was a small plastic box of about 6 i think for a few bucks...it was cheap...it's like a mini amusement park for gyoza....it's a novelty more or less but the gyoza was good...i only went to one stand...i didn't go gyoza-hopping and eat thirty dumplings...i went early in the morning so ...

Here are some facts about bananas to brighten your day:

BANANAS

>
> Bananas: Containing three natural sugars - sucrose,
> fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana
> gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of
> energy. Research has proven that just two bananas
> provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute
> workout. No wonder the banana is the number one
> fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy
> isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It
> can also help overcome or prevent a substantial
> number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must
> to add to our daily diet.
>
> Depression: According to a recent survey, undertaken
> by MIND, amongst people suffering from depression,
> many felt much better after eating a banana. This is
> because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of
> protein that the body converts into serotonin, known
> to make you relax, improve your mood and generally
> make you feel happier.
>
> PMS: Forget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin
> B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which
> can affect your mood.
>
> Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the
> production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps
> in cases of anemia.
>
> Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is
> extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making
> it the perfect way to beat blood pressure. So much
> so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just
> allowed the banana industry to make official claims
> for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood
> pressure and stroke.
>
> Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham
> (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams
> this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and
> lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research
> has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist
> learning by making pupils more alert.
>
> Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a
> hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened
> with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with
> the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood
> sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates
> your system.
>
> Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in
> the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try
> eating a banana for soothing relief.
>
> Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals
> helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid
> morning sickness.
>
> Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite
> cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside
> of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly
> successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
>
> Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help
> calm the nervous system.
>
> Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of
> Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads
> to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and
> crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients,
> researchers found the most obese were more likely to
> be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that,
> to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to
> control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high
> carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels
> steady.
>
> Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food
> against intestinal disorders because of its soft
> texture only raw fruit that can be eaten without
> distress in over-chronicler cases. It also
> neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by
> coating the lining of the stomach.
>
> Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas
> as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the
> physical and emotional temperature of expectant
> mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women
> eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool
> temperature.
>
> Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help
> SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood
> enhancer tryptophan.
>
> Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give
> up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the
> potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body
> recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
>
> Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps
> normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain
> and regulates your body's water balance. When we are
> stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing
> our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with
> the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
>
> Strokes: According to research in "The New England
> Journal of Medicine," eating bananas as part of a
> regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by
> as much as 40%!
>
> So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many
> ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four
> times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three
> times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and
> iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It
> is also rich in potassium and is one of the best
> value foods around. So maybe its time to change that
> well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day
> keeps the doctor away!"
>
> You might want to pass this tidbit to those friends
> you'd like to keep around!!!!
>
> You'll have to excuse me now.......I'm off to the
> store for my banana's. :D

:hehe:

strange things happen when you're hungry...

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nice play by play narrative.....

i, personally, like this man.....i like to keep my friends close


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i ate okonomiyaki in lomita yesterday then got lit...

fun stuff.

Tu_triky wrote:nice play by play narrative.....

i, personally, like this man.....i like to keep my friends close


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interesting, that is a big can of beer, on the go. :bonk:

Wont it spill when walking?

Tu_triky wrote:i ate okonomiyaki in lomita yesterday then got lit...

fun stuff.

Is that a place where you cook the okonomi yourself?

SubaruWRX wrote:Wont it spill when walking?

That's why you have to down half of the can upon opening. Then you can walk, chill and enjoy the rest of it without worrying that you may waste any. :hehe:

Anyone else here addicted to the Food Network?

dochira wrote:
Is that a place where you cook the okonomi yourself?

of course otherwise it's no fun.

ahochaude wrote:
That's why you have to down half of the can upon opening. Then you can walk, chill and enjoy the rest of it without worrying that you may waste any. :hehe:

good thinking, or maybe just down the whole thing and get another, and not walk for awhile...:bonk:

qilver wrote:

good thinking, or maybe just down the whole thing and get another, and not walk for awhile...:bonk:

yeah why not finish it off if you are going to leave half of it still in the can.

ahochaude wrote:
That's why you have to down half of the can upon opening. Then you can walk, chill and enjoy the rest of it without worrying that you may waste any. :hehe:

exactly...take 'em to school...man. ;) droppin' science.

blender1184 wrote:Anyone else here addicted to the Food Network?

Not addicted to it, but do watch it.
I think some of the people on that network showing us how to cook some of the food....aren't that great. They say its delicious....but it doesn't look all that delicious.

I watch the food network when theres nothing else on or to catch some of the old Iron Chef battles :mrgreen:

In n Out burger for lunch. :thumbsup:

Left over Boston Market for dinner.

Tu_triky wrote:

of course otherwise it's no fun.

Never done it, seems like fun. I don't think there's a place like that up in NorCal...:headscratch: