Comments on: Food for Thoughts: 10 The Best Foods for Writers http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/01/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/ Mutual Respect Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:47:38 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: WordVixen http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/01/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-14092 WordVixen Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:01:54 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/#comment-14092 Katherine- I think "handful" is what tipped the scale for me. Now I can't read that item at all without losing it. :) I agree though, nuts are excellent for brain power, and reducing cravings (at least for me). I don't exercise much, but I've been working on increasing my intake of whole grains, vegetables, and fish. And I'm trying to remember to add a little walnut oil to my olive oil when I cook since it's cheaper than cans/bags of nuts. Still trying to work flax seeds in, but I'm using flax seed oil supplements in the mean time. I once had just whole grains and protein for one meal a day for a week. I couldn't stand the taste and texture (still working on perfecting my methods), but I've never had so much energy! Katherine- I think “handful” is what tipped the scale for me. Now I can’t read that item at all without losing it. :)

I agree though, nuts are excellent for brain power, and reducing cravings (at least for me).

I don’t exercise much, but I’ve been working on increasing my intake of whole grains, vegetables, and fish. And I’m trying to remember to add a little walnut oil to my olive oil when I cook since it’s cheaper than cans/bags of nuts. Still trying to work flax seeds in, but I’m using flax seed oil supplements in the mean time.

I once had just whole grains and protein for one meal a day for a week. I couldn’t stand the taste and texture (still working on perfecting my methods), but I’ve never had so much energy!

]]> By: Katharine Swan http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/01/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-14090 Katharine Swan Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:54:31 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/#comment-14090 WordVixen -- LOL. And she used the word "handful" in the same line item. SO not a good combination for dirty minds. ;o) However, Deb is right about the nuts. Another benefit is that a couple of ounces of nuts (avoiding the word "handful" now, hoping to rescue my mind from the gutter) gets rid of the munchies. I get the munchies a lot when I'm working, so I need all the help I can get! As for exercise, I do laundry during the day. Running up and down the stairs several times a day keeps me alert. :o) WordVixen –

LOL. And she used the word “handful” in the same line item. SO not a good combination for dirty minds. ;o)

However, Deb is right about the nuts. Another benefit is that a couple of ounces of nuts (avoiding the word “handful” now, hoping to rescue my mind from the gutter) gets rid of the munchies. I get the munchies a lot when I’m working, so I need all the help I can get!

As for exercise, I do laundry during the day. Running up and down the stairs several times a day keeps me alert. :o )

]]> By: WordVixen http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/01/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-14086 WordVixen Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:50:44 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/#comment-14086 Phil- "cookie cookie cookie starts with C!" That said, do not read #4 if your mind is not pure... I really need a warning before reading these kinds of things. :-D Phil- “cookie cookie cookie starts with C!”

That said, do not read #4 if your mind is not pure… I really need a warning before reading these kinds of things. :-D

]]> By: Lynn Grieger http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/01/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-14082 Lynn Grieger Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:49:40 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/#comment-14082 I love your suggestions! I'm a registered dietitian and health coach plus a freelance writer. I'm often asked to come up with similar lists, and you hit the big nutrients right on the head. Thanks for reminding us of the importance of good nutrition. I love your suggestions! I’m a registered dietitian and health coach plus a freelance writer. I’m often asked to come up with similar lists, and you hit the big nutrients right on the head. Thanks for reminding us of the importance of good nutrition.

]]> By: Phil http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/01/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-14079 Phil Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:15:03 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/#comment-14079 To quote a great mind, "C is for coookie, and that's good enough for me." :) On a more serious side, I am a big spinach fan. Oatmeal is good, too, in terms of fiber and overall health. I do drink coffee, but usually only one huge cup in the morning. Long days means a second cup late. By cutting pop, I cut out a lot of indigestion problems. Jodee's exercise suggestion is good, too. In decent weather, I take 15 minute leisurely walks to clear my head. I bought a treadmill for inclement weather. Have a TV in front of it so workout doesn't get too boring. One comedian said a treadmill workout was too much like life, without the TV, it probably is. To quote a great mind, “C is for coookie, and that’s good enough for me.” :)

On a more serious side, I am a big spinach fan. Oatmeal is good, too, in terms of fiber and overall health.

I do drink coffee, but usually only one huge cup in the morning. Long days means a second cup late. By cutting pop, I cut out a lot of indigestion problems.

Jodee’s exercise suggestion is good, too. In decent weather, I take 15 minute leisurely walks to clear my head. I bought a treadmill for inclement weather. Have a TV in front of it so workout doesn’t get too boring. One comedian said a treadmill workout was too much like life, without the TV, it probably is.

]]> By: Melody http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/01/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-14074 Melody Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:52:46 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/#comment-14074 I love this post! Thank you for reminding us to take care of ourselves. I posted a blueberry-avocado smoothie on my blog. It's adapted from an avocado.org recipe. Trust me, if you like smoothies, you will LOVE this drink. Adding flax seed would take care of three of the major brain foods. I make this every morning for myself and my toddler. Now, if I can just motivate myself for a long morning walk in the mornings! I love this post! Thank you for reminding us to take care of ourselves. I posted a blueberry-avocado smoothie on my blog. It’s adapted from an avocado.org recipe. Trust me, if you like smoothies, you will LOVE this drink. Adding flax seed would take care of three of the major brain foods. I make this every morning for myself and my toddler.
Now, if I can just motivate myself for a long morning walk in the mornings!

]]> By: RLD http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/01/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-14071 RLD Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:12:52 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/#comment-14071 I think it's all about knowing your own body as well. I know that at any given time, I'm probably low in B-vitamins and iron, so I stock up on foods rich in that. I also eat a banana before I work out or play a wind instrument (I'm a musician as well...), because it helps prevent dry mouth (or so I hear). I'm like Erin with the Vit-C, but only because my homestead is teaming with disease. Hmm, I like the advice about the dark chocolate. Looks like I'll be stocking up on some Lindt bars in the future... I think it’s all about knowing your own body as well. I know that at any given time, I’m probably low in B-vitamins and iron, so I stock up on foods rich in that. I also eat a banana before I work out or play a wind instrument (I’m a musician as well…), because it helps prevent dry mouth (or so I hear). I’m like Erin with the Vit-C, but only because my homestead is teaming with disease.

Hmm, I like the advice about the dark chocolate. Looks like I’ll be stocking up on some Lindt bars in the future…

]]> By: Violette http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/01/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-14070 Violette Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:55:50 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/#comment-14070 Erik is correct about the tea. I was surprised it wasn't on the list. In fact it has all the good stuff that is in chocolate and orange juice but in more quantities to make it the ideal brain beverage. I just spent the better part of the week studying teas and I'm sure you don't want me to talk about catechins and amino acids...okay maybe just a little. The caffeine in tea coupled with the amino acid theanine increases your alpha brain-wave activity...so you can focus more! Erik is correct about the tea. I was surprised it wasn’t on the list. In fact it has all the good stuff that is in chocolate and orange juice but in more quantities to make it the ideal brain beverage. I just spent the better part of the week studying teas and I’m sure you don’t want me to talk about catechins and amino acids…okay maybe just a little.

The caffeine in tea coupled with the amino acid theanine increases your alpha brain-wave activity…so you can focus more!

]]> By: Mariella http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/01/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-14069 Mariella Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:44:24 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/#comment-14069 Unfortunately, I eat TOO much chocolates. I do drink supplements: vitamins C and E as well as glutathione capsules. PS: Deb, thanks for rescuing my comments from your spam folder :) I appreciate you taking the time to do so. Unfortunately, I eat TOO much chocolates. I do drink supplements: vitamins C and E as well as glutathione capsules.

PS: Deb, thanks for rescuing my comments from your spam folder :) I appreciate you taking the time to do so.

]]> By: Jodee http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/01/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-14067 Jodee Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:49:23 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/food-for-thoughts-10-the-best-foods-for-writers/#comment-14067 I like going for a walk after lunch; it clears my head and helps me to think clearly. I'm starting to go back to the gym again, too. I got the all-clear to start going now that my wrist has fully healed. Just as well, I need to get away from the Body by Chocolate thing I was working on before Christmas... I like going for a walk after lunch; it clears my head and helps me to think clearly. I’m starting to go back to the gym again, too. I got the all-clear to start going now that my wrist has fully healed. Just as well, I need to get away from the Body by Chocolate thing I was working on before Christmas…

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