Guest guest Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I eat natto almost every day in the winter time when I am particularly craving fermented foods. I get it at my local Korean Markets. I will eat it with a side dish of Kimche. You can see why my family among others think I'm eccentric. Lee > Hello, We lived in Japan and enjoyed it. Have you tried the nato, fermented soy > paste? The Japanese were surprised that Americans would eat it, since it is > slimy like okra and has a distinct odor. It is full of Vit K2 and has > probiotics, both good for anyone, especially vegans. Also, it was so nice to > buy freshly made tofu. > We still buy nato in the states at Asian markets. > Namaste, > Dianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 n, You are right, I keep natto in the freezer as well. I buy several containers at a time, because the Asian store runs out on occasion. It is good mixed with mustard or put some in your smoothies. I am glad that other people like it as well, esp. your children. Indonesian tempeh is really good. I have had natto on toast for breakfast and with rice as well. Dianne  ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Wed, March 9, 2011 12:15:14 PM Subject: Re: Re: Japan  Dianne,I keep Natto in the freezer all of the time. When I lived in San Francisco, I used to go to Japantown to buy it and I can still remember being stopped by Japanese parents and Grandparents asking me how I ate it and how could I get their kids to eat it!It is so delish! I like mine scrambled (raw) with a little soy and green onions. Indonesian Tempeh is along the same lines, but in cake form with a distinctly different texture and taste. Really like that too.I find that Natto goes well on toast too.  Hmm. might be nice on essence bread. n Subject: Re: Japan To: sproutpeople Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 12:11 PM  Hello, We lived in Japan and enjoyed it. Have you tried the nato, fermented soy paste? The Japanese were surprised that Americans would eat it, since it is slimy like okra and has a distinct odor. It is full of Vit K2 and has probiotics, both good for anyone, especially vegans. Also, it was so nice to buy freshly made tofu. We still buy nato in the states at Asian markets. Namaste, Dianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Wow, all you amazing people! I think natto is one of the most disgusting things I've ever had!!! I comfort myself that not all Japanese like it, either! In the Kansai area, near Osaka, people do not eat it!! It's very usual in Tokyo, though. Oh, the smell! My sons like it, and when they open a pack, the house stinks!! Ha ha! Ashita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Can't live without the stuff. My sister-in-law in England keeps me supplied with Marmite, PG Tips tea and mint jelly (to use with roast lamb). When I first came to Japan I couldn't get proper cheese, and that was hard. Now it's no problem, - easy to get. The thing I miss that I can't get hold of is kippers (smoked herrings) and finnan haddock(smoked haddock). I've been smoking bacon for some time, and I think I will have a go with fish, too. Ashita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 According to Dr Mercola, natto is the best source of Vitamin K, which is an important vitamin and works synergistically with Vitamin D. Unfortunately, it's not easy to find here in London UK. Mike ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Wed, 9 March, 2011 23:13:46 Subject: Re: Japan  Wow, all you amazing people! I think natto is one of the most disgusting things I've ever had!!! I comfort myself that not all Japanese like it, either! In the Kansai area, near Osaka, people do not eat it!! It's very usual in Tokyo, though. Oh, the smell! My sons like it, and when they open a pack, the house stinks!! Ha ha! Ashita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Mike, here in Tokyo they sell little packets of the natto enzymes (starter?). If you are interested, I can check them out and also see just how easy or not it is to make natto. If I remember right, the packets are very small, so it would be very easy to send them to you. Ashita > According to Dr Mercola, natto is the best source of Vitamin K, which is an important vitamin and works synergistically with Vitamin D. Unfortunately, it's not easy to find here in London UK. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'd be interested, Ashita. Not sure I'd grow soybeans (unfortunately I don't think the PNW is prime soy growing) but who knows " Thanks for the heads up and possible offer. Pam > > > Mike, here in Tokyo they sell little packets of the natto enzymes (starter?). If you are interested, I can check them out and also see just how easy or not it is to make natto. If I remember right, the packets are very small, so it would be very easy to send them to you. > > Ashita > > > > > According to Dr Mercola, natto is the best source of Vitamin K, which is an important vitamin and works synergistically with Vitamin D. Unfortunately, it's not easy to find here in London UK. > Mike > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Id be interested also! ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Thu, March 10, 2011 4:55:20 PM Subject: Re: Re: Japan I'd be interested, Ashita. Not sure I'd grow soybeans (unfortunately I don't think the PNW is prime soy growing) but who knows " Thanks for the heads up and possible offer. Pam > > > Mike, here in Tokyo they sell little packets of the natto enzymes (starter?). >If you are interested, I can check them out and also see just how easy or not it >is to make natto. If I remember right, the packets are very small, so it would >be very easy to send them to you. > > Ashita > > > > > According to Dr Mercola, natto is the best source of Vitamin K, which is an >important vitamin and works synergistically with Vitamin D. Unfortunately, it's >not easy to find here in London UK. > Mike > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Hello Ashita, I am watching the TV coverage of this terrible earthquake and tsunami and praying you are safe. It looks very bad. Know that you and yours and the people of Japan are in the prayers of many in our country and around the world. Please let us know your status when you can. God bless! Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Big bad moon coming on March 19,,,, the moon's orbit will be at it's closest to the earth .... but don't worry too much; however, there are supposed to be some extra earthquakes, volcanos... all that kinda natural stuff that I was never told about will be affected by the moon's orbit being so close... the moooon and the staaars...what's up with all that? I wonder how the celestal line up will affect my alfalpha sprouts    Subject: Re: Re: Japan To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Date: Friday, March 11, 2011, 2:15 AM  Hello Ashita, I am watching the TV coverage of this terrible earthquake and tsunami and praying you are safe. It looks very bad. Know that you and yours and the people of Japan are in the prayers of many in our country and around the world. Please let us know your status when you can. God bless! Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thanks Peggy, Yes, I'm OK and here sitting in my apartment wearing my winter coat, shoes (a big sin to wear shoes indoors in Japan) and a helmet on, ready to run out at any minute. We are still having BIG aftershocks every few minutes. The phones, regular and cell don't work, but luckily the computer does! Tokyo is about 200 miles away from the epicenter, but still it was horrible. The earth was rolling like in a ship in a storm.and the creaking and breaking noises were really scary! If it had happened 20 minutes later, I would have been stuck somewhere on a train. I feel so sorry for the people STILL stuck inside now, and people trapped in elevators. Everything fell off the shelves -- saucepan lids were rolling all around the house! My heart was thumping in my chest, I can tell you. And we can't relax yet, because of the aftershocks. One good thing came out of it for me. The lady upstairs (with whom I had a quarrel some years ago and we now don't talk) and I found ourselves hanging on to each others hands outside in the street. Guess we're friends again! The north of the country is in a MESS. Did you see the pics of the tsunami??!! I'm not sure what effect this is going to have yet. I'm dying for a cup of tea, but we can't use the gas:-( Ashita > > Hello Ashita, > > I am watching the TV coverage of this terrible earthquake and tsunami and praying you are safe. It looks very bad. Know that you and yours and the people of Japan are in the prayers of many in our country and around the world. Please let us know your status when you can. > > God bless! > Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Ashita I have not corresponded with you but my name is Lois I live in Topeka, KS, United States. My heart goes out to you and everyone in Japan. I will pray that you and your family stay safe. Bless you! Lois n KS USA ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Fri, March 11, 2011 5:18:11 AM Subject: Re: Japan  Thanks Peggy, Yes, I'm OK and here sitting in my apartment wearing my winter coat, shoes (a big sin to wear shoes indoors in Japan) and a helmet on, ready to run out at any minute. We are still having BIG aftershocks every few minutes. The phones, regular and cell don't work, but luckily the computer does! Tokyo is about 200 miles away from the epicenter, but still it was horrible. The earth was rolling like in a ship in a storm.and the creaking and breaking noises were really scary! If it had happened 20 minutes later, I would have been stuck somewhere on a train. I feel so sorry for the people STILL stuck inside now, and people trapped in elevators. Everything fell off the shelves -- saucepan lids were rolling all around the house! My heart was thumping in my chest, I can tell you. And we can't relax yet, because of the aftershocks. One good thing came out of it for me. The lady upstairs (with whom I had a quarrel some years ago and we now don't talk) and I found ourselves hanging on to each others hands outside in the street. Guess we're friends again! The north of the country is in a MESS. Did you see the pics of the tsunami??!! I'm not sure what effect this is going to have yet. I'm dying for a cup of tea, but we can't use the gas:-( Ashita > > Hello Ashita, > > I am watching the TV coverage of this terrible earthquake and tsunami and >praying you are safe. It looks very bad. Know that you and yours and the people >of Japan are in the prayers of many in our country and around the world. Please >let us know your status when you can. > > God bless! > Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Seriously! I just heard about the earthquake.. prays going to you & everyone in Japan ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Fri, March 11, 2011 5:38:00 AM Subject: Re: Re: Japan Ashita I have not corresponded with you but my name is Lois I live in Topeka, KS, United States. My heart goes out to you and everyone in Japan. I will pray that you and your family stay safe. Bless you! Lois n KS USA ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Fri, March 11, 2011 5:18:11 AM Subject: Re: Japan Thanks Peggy, Yes, I'm OK and here sitting in my apartment wearing my winter coat, shoes (a big sin to wear shoes indoors in Japan) and a helmet on, ready to run out at any minute. We are still having BIG aftershocks every few minutes. The phones, regular and cell don't work, but luckily the computer does! Tokyo is about 200 miles away from the epicenter, but still it was horrible. The earth was rolling like in a ship in a storm.and the creaking and breaking noises were really scary! If it had happened 20 minutes later, I would have been stuck somewhere on a train. I feel so sorry for the people STILL stuck inside now, and people trapped in elevators. Everything fell off the shelves -- saucepan lids were rolling all around the house! My heart was thumping in my chest, I can tell you. And we can't relax yet, because of the aftershocks. One good thing came out of it for me. The lady upstairs (with whom I had a quarrel some years ago and we now don't talk) and I found ourselves hanging on to each others hands outside in the street. Guess we're friends again! The north of the country is in a MESS. Did you see the pics of the tsunami??!! I'm not sure what effect this is going to have yet. I'm dying for a cup of tea, but we can't use the gas:-( Ashita > > Hello Ashita, > > I am watching the TV coverage of this terrible earthquake and tsunami and >praying you are safe. It looks very bad. Know that you and yours and the people >of Japan are in the prayers of many in our country and around the world. Please >let us know your status when you can. > > God bless! > Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thanks, Lois and Patti. Thought for a while there my sprouts were going to be homeless! Ashita > > Seriously! I just heard about the earthquake.. prays going to you & everyone in > Japan > > ________________________________ > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Fri, March 11, 2011 5:38:00 AM > Subject: Re: Re: Japan > > > Ashita > > I have not corresponded with you but my name is Lois I live in Topeka, KS, > United States. My heart goes out to you and everyone in Japan. I will pray that > you and your family stay safe. Bless you! > > Lois n KS USA > > ________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 oh you are OK! Yay! I bet it was scary!!!! Glad you are ok Ashita ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Fri, March 11, 2011 6:20:52 AM Subject: Re: Japan Thanks, Lois and Patti. Thought for a while there my sprouts were going to be homeless! Ashita > > Seriously! I just heard about the earthquake.. prays going to you & everyone >in > > Japan > > ________________________________ > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Fri, March 11, 2011 5:38:00 AM > Subject: Re: Re: Japan > > > Ashita > > I have not corresponded with you but my name is Lois I live in Topeka, KS, > United States. My heart goes out to you and everyone in Japan. I will pray that > > you and your family stay safe. Bless you! > > Lois n KS USA > > ________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Glad your're ok Ashita. Sending healing prayers out to all in need. Bonnie From: sproutpeople [mailto:sproutpeople ] On Behalf Of swanmore Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 6:18 AM To: sproutpeople Subject: Re: Japan Thanks Peggy, Yes, I'm OK and here sitting in my apartment wearing my winter coat, shoes (a big sin to wear shoes indoors in Japan) and a helmet on, ready to run out at any minute. We are still having BIG aftershocks every few minutes. The phones, regular and cell don't work, but luckily the computer does! Tokyo is about 200 miles away from the epicenter, but still it was horrible. The earth was rolling like in a ship in a storm.and the creaking and breaking noises were really scary! If it had happened 20 minutes later, I would have been stuck somewhere on a train. I feel so sorry for the people STILL stuck inside now, and people trapped in elevators. Everything fell off the shelves -- saucepan lids were rolling all around the house! My heart was thumping in my chest, I can tell you. And we can't relax yet, because of the aftershocks. One good thing came out of it for me. The lady upstairs (with whom I had a quarrel some years ago and we now don't talk) and I found ourselves hanging on to each others hands outside in the street. Guess we're friends again! The north of the country is in a MESS. Did you see the pics of the tsunami??!! I'm not sure what effect this is going to have yet. I'm dying for a cup of tea, but we can't use the gas:-( Ashita > > Hello Ashita, > > I am watching the TV coverage of this terrible earthquake and tsunami and praying you are safe. It looks very bad. Know that you and yours and the people of Japan are in the prayers of many in our country and around the world. Please let us know your status when you can. > > God bless! > Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Ashita,I cannot tell you the relief I felt when I saw your note that you are okay. We are keeping you and everyone affected by this disaster in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there. How fortunate that you still have internet! Hopefully you will soon have that cup of tea.marion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Ashita -- So glad to hear that you're ok. I'm hoping that the aftershocks and weather will level off. So sad to hear of the losses in Japan. Molly > > > > Thanks, Lois and Patti. Thought for a while there my sprouts were going to be homeless! > > Ashita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 SO glad to hear from you, Ashita! I am amazed that the computer works! The situation must be scary and crazy. As you say, being stuck somewhere and not able to leave or move out of there has to be the stuff of nightmares. One can only imagine what it must have been like in Seilan, which is where all the video I saw was coming from. The tsunami was the most incredible thing I've ever seen. I kept thinking about the people in its path in their cars trying to get away. I hope they did. Thanks for the story about the lady upstairs. I hope you will both actively forgive one another, as the unforgiveness only hurts the one holding it. How wonderful to find a friend again! I wish I could send you a cup (maybe a POT?) of tea. I hope it won't be long before you'll have some way to heat water (and yourself!). Meanwhile, know that many are sending best wishes and healing thoughts. Please keep us informed if you can, and do take care. Be blessed, Peggy ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 3:18 AM Subject: Re: Japan Thanks Peggy, Yes, I'm OK and here sitting in my apartment wearing my winter coat, shoes (a big sin to wear shoes indoors in Japan) and a helmet on, ready to run out at any minute. We are still having BIG aftershocks every few minutes. The phones, regular and cell don't work, but luckily the computer does! Tokyo is about 200 miles away from the epicenter, but still it was horrible. The earth was rolling like in a ship in a storm.and the creaking and breaking noises were really scary! If it had happened 20 minutes later, I would have been stuck somewhere on a train. I feel so sorry for the people STILL stuck inside now, and people trapped in elevators. Everything fell off the shelves -- saucepan lids were rolling all around the house! My heart was thumping in my chest, I can tell you. And we can't relax yet, because of the aftershocks. One good thing came out of it for me. The lady upstairs (with whom I had a quarrel some years ago and we now don't talk) and I found ourselves hanging on to each others hands outside in the street. Guess we're friends again! The north of the country is in a MESS. Did you see the pics of the tsunami??!! I'm not sure what effect this is going to have yet. I'm dying for a cup of tea, but we can't use the gas:-( Ashita > > Hello Ashita, > > I am watching the TV coverage of this terrible earthquake and tsunami and praying you are safe. It looks very bad. Know that you and yours and the people of Japan are in the prayers of many in our country and around the world. Please let us know your status when you can. > > God bless! > Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thank you very much: I'd be grateful. Mike ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Thu, 10 March, 2011 22:47:43 Subject: Re: Japan  Mike, here in Tokyo they sell little packets of the natto enzymes (starter?). If you are interested, I can check them out and also see just how easy or not it is to make natto. If I remember right, the packets are very small, so it would be very easy to send them to you. Ashita > According to Dr Mercola, natto is the best source of Vitamin K, which is an important vitamin and works synergistically with Vitamin D. Unfortunately, it's not easy to find here in London UK. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Hi Ashita. Last I heard you were waiting for possible evacuation. Were you allowed to stay at home? Hope you and your family are doing well. My prayers to you and your fellow countrymen. Re: Japan Thanks Peggy, Yes, I'm OK and here sitting in my apartment wearing my winter coat, shoes (a big sin to wear shoes indoors in Japan) and a helmet on, ready to run out at any minute. We are still having BIG aftershocks every few minutes. The phones, regular and cell don't work, but luckily the computer does! Tokyo is about 200 miles away from the epicenter, but still it was horrible. The earth was rolling like in a ship in a storm.and the creaking and breaking noises were really scary! If it had happened 20 minutes later, I would have been stuck somewhere on a train. I feel so sorry for the people STILL stuck inside now, and people trapped in elevators. Everything fell off the shelves -- saucepan lids were rolling all around the house! My heart was thumping in my chest, I can tell you. And we can't relax yet, because of the aftershocks. One good thing came out of it for me. The lady upstairs (with whom I had a quarrel some years ago and we now don't talk) and I found ourselves hanging on to each others hands outside in the street. Guess we're friends again! The north of the country is in a MESS. Did you see the pics of the tsunami??!! I'm not sure what effect this is going to have yet. I'm dying for a cup of tea, but we can't use the gas:-( Ashita > > Hello Ashita, > > I am watching the TV coverage of this terrible earthquake and tsunami and praying you are safe. It looks very bad. Know that you and yours and the people of Japan are in the prayers of many in our country and around the world. Please let us know your status when you can. > > God bless! > Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Check out a YouTube video called nuclear-reactor.mov . It's a diagram of a reactor and how the water cools it. Handy if you care to add your visualization to others being sent to the area. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Ashita,You were very much on my mind earlier when I guiltily made my cup of PG Tips. I drank to your health and well being. (I am serious)I had heard about the nuclear plant explosion but not about the possible second quake.We are getting lots of live video (horrifying), and from what we are told, the international community is there on the ground to help. I think we have to all put down our weapons and help our brothers and sisters in Japan. If there is anything I can do, however simple, please Ashita, don't hesitate to let me know.When I lived in San Francisco (US earthquake territory), I did what I could to make my apartment safer, and it did help me feel more secure. Do whatever you can to help yourself feel safer-it sometimes helps, when one is fearful,  to envision yourself at a point sometime in the future, with the danger has passed, and you are happy and safe. Really get a clear image of yourself, relaxed, having a quiet cup of tea and enjoying a Summer breeze. It will be. (or whatever image you find comforting).Please feel free to email me privately at any time to vent or whatever you need.keeping you and all of Japan in my thoughts and prayers,marion n Rollings, PhDNJ Licensed Psychologist #4686www.DrnRollings.com Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is--whether its victim is human or animal--we cannot expect things to be much better in this world... We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity. Carson > > Hi Ashita. Last I heard you were waiting for possible evacuation. Were you allowed to stay at home? Hope you and your family are doing well. My prayers to you and your fellow countrymen. > Re: Japan > > > > > > Thanks Peggy, > Yes, I'm OK and here sitting in my apartment wearing my winter coat, shoes (a big sin to wear shoes indoors in Japan) and a helmet on, ready to run out at any minute. We are still having BIG aftershocks every few minutes. The phones, regular and cell don't work, but luckily the computer does! Tokyo is about 200 miles away from the epicenter, but still it was horrible. The earth was rolling like in a ship in a storm.and the creaking and breaking noises were really scary! If it had happened 20 minutes later, I would have been stuck somewhere on a train. I feel so sorry for the people STILL stuck inside now, and people trapped in elevators. Everything fell off the shelves -- saucepan lids were rolling all around the house! My heart was thumping in my chest, I can tell you. And we can't relax yet, because of the aftershocks. > > One good thing came out of it for me. The lady upstairs (with whom I had a quarrel some years ago and we now don't talk) and I found ourselves hanging on to each others hands outside in the street. Guess we're friends again! > > The north of the country is in a MESS. Did you see the pics of the tsunami??!! I'm not sure what effect this is going to have yet. > > I'm dying for a cup of tea, but we can't use the gas:-( > > Ashita > > > > > > Hello Ashita, > > > > I am watching the TV coverage of this terrible earthquake and tsunami and praying you are safe. It looks very bad. Know that you and yours and the people of Japan are in the prayers of many in our country and around the world. Please let us know your status when you can. > > > > God bless! > > Peggy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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