Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a substitute for rice. Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many things at once now that I'm losing track. tia, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 FWIW, I was told that sometimes leg cramps are caused by dehydration - which may be the reason someone said to increase salt intake. I had a doc once prescribe quinine - but the FDA has stated it might cause other problems, so another option would be I will say, though, that FOR ME, Hylands puts out a homeopathic leg cramp remedy that works well. If I can tell before I go to sleep that I'm going to be crampy, I take a couple of pills. Otherwise, if it's after I'm awakened by a cramp, I take a couple of pills. Shake into cap, toss under the tongue. Try not to handle in hands. Sublingual. I've been fortunate to not have any cramps in the last 6 months, but I had them frequently before that. Pam > , > I LOVE your Rosemary/Brazil Nut Salt recipe. I also get leg cramps and have been told to increase my salt intake--which, honestly, is a challenge for me. I am not very keen on salt. > I am so excited about trying your recipe. I like anything that involves nuts and herbs. > thank you for sharing that. > marion > > Dr. Rollings > > NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 > www.DrnRollings.com > > Sent from my iPad > > On May 3, 2011, at 4:50 PM, cynthia wilson wrote: > > > Quinoa sprouts are great as a salad base instead of bulgur, couscous or rice. > > Google quinoa salad for an abundance of recipes. I freeze excess quinoa sprouts > > and throw them into my favorite winter soup. Any extra aging veggies or herbs > > are washed and frozen, then, for a quick meal, I cook them in a pot of water, > > strain the broth and add quinoa sprouts, seaweed and miso. Sometimes I sprinkle > > it lightly with beluga lentil sprouts and a condiment of Brazil nuts ground with > > fresh rosemary and pink salt. YUM-O! > > Sproutingly, > > > > > > PS The above may seem salty, but I get leg cramps if I neglect my healthy salt > > intake. > > > > ________________________________ > > > > To: sproutpeople > > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 2:20:47 PM > > Subject: Quinoa sprouts > > > > OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. > > ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a > > substitute for rice. > > > > Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty > > long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many > > things at once now that I'm losing track. > > > > tia, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Have you tried just increasing (supplementing) your magnesium rather than salt to see if that helps the cramps? Lack of magnesium causes muscles to spasm and not be able to relax. Just thinking cause I have to supplement my magnesium big time.... Tina, who confesses to being seriously in love with magnesium (it is the Wonder Mineral...) (I'm wondering if the sea salt you are using has high levels of magnesium in it which is why it helps the cramps????) > > > Quinoa sprouts are great as a salad base instead of bulgur, couscous or rice. > > Google quinoa salad for an abundance of recipes. I freeze excess quinoa sprouts > > and throw them into my favorite winter soup. Any extra aging veggies or herbs > > are washed and frozen, then, for a quick meal, I cook them in a pot of water, > > strain the broth and add quinoa sprouts, seaweed and miso. Sometimes I sprinkle > > it lightly with beluga lentil sprouts and a condiment of Brazil nuts ground with > > fresh rosemary and pink salt. YUM-O! > > Sproutingly, > > > > > > PS The above may seem salty, but I get leg cramps if I neglect my healthy salt > > intake. > > > > ________________________________ > > > > To: sproutpeople > > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 2:20:47 PM > > Subject: Quinoa sprouts > > > > OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. > > ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a > > substitute for rice. > > > > Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty > > long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many > > things at once now that I'm losing track. > > > > tia, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Pam, That is actually why I was told by a cardiologist to increase my salt intake. I need to drink more water. I am usually not dehydrated but he felt I would benefit from more salt and more water. So I try to do both. Not always very successfully! I will take a look at the Hylands next time I am at the health food store. thank you! marion Dr. Rollings NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Sent from my iPad > FWIW, I was told that sometimes leg cramps are caused by dehydration - which may be the reason someone said to increase salt intake. I had a doc once prescribe quinine - but the FDA has stated it might cause other problems, so another option would be I will say, though, that FOR ME, Hylands puts out a homeopathic leg cramp remedy that works well. If I can tell before I go to sleep that I'm going to be crampy, I take a couple of pills. Otherwise, if it's after I'm awakened by a cramp, I take a couple of pills. Shake into cap, toss under the tongue. Try not to handle in hands. Sublingual. I've been fortunate to not have any cramps in the last 6 months, but I had them frequently before that. > > Pam > > > > > >> , >> I LOVE your Rosemary/Brazil Nut Salt recipe. I also get leg cramps and have been told to increase my salt intake--which, honestly, is a challenge for me. I am not very keen on salt. >> I am so excited about trying your recipe. I like anything that involves nuts and herbs. >> thank you for sharing that. >> marion >> >> Dr. Rollings >> >> NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 >> www.DrnRollings.com >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On May 3, 2011, at 4:50 PM, cynthia wilson wrote: >> >>> Quinoa sprouts are great as a salad base instead of bulgur, couscous or rice. >>> Google quinoa salad for an abundance of recipes. I freeze excess quinoa sprouts >>> and throw them into my favorite winter soup. Any extra aging veggies or herbs >>> are washed and frozen, then, for a quick meal, I cook them in a pot of water, >>> strain the broth and add quinoa sprouts, seaweed and miso. Sometimes I sprinkle >>> it lightly with beluga lentil sprouts and a condiment of Brazil nuts ground with >>> fresh rosemary and pink salt. YUM-O! >>> Sproutingly, >>> >>> >>> PS The above may seem salty, but I get leg cramps if I neglect my healthy salt >>> intake. >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> >>> To: sproutpeople >>> Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 2:20:47 PM >>> Subject: Quinoa sprouts >>> >>> OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. >>> ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a >>> substitute for rice. >>> >>> Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty >>> long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many >>> things at once now that I'm losing track. >>> >>> tia, >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Oh, may I chime in here because I can share something that was made aware to me some time ago. Some times, leg cramps that occur during the night can be caused by a lack of magnesium in the body. So you'll never know what the coolest way to prevent leg cramps before one retires for the night.!!!! Soak your tootsies in Epsom Salts. Why? you might be asking? Because Epsom Salts contain Magnesium Sulfate and that's the qquickest way to get magnesium into the body. I'm sure many of you have a container of epsom salts in the house. So if leg cramps during the night has bothered you. (You know when you are awakened by your toes curling and you have to straighten them out by pressing one foot against the other foot. etc. etc.), then before you retire, soak your feet in a basin filled with warm water and some epsom salts. It's a quick solution and just might solve your problem. Take care, Melody > > > > > Quinoa sprouts are great as a salad base instead of bulgur, couscous or rice. > > > Google quinoa salad for an abundance of recipes. I freeze excess quinoa sprouts > > > and throw them into my favorite winter soup. Any extra aging veggies or herbs > > > are washed and frozen, then, for a quick meal, I cook them in a pot of water, > > > strain the broth and add quinoa sprouts, seaweed and miso. Sometimes I sprinkle > > > it lightly with beluga lentil sprouts and a condiment of Brazil nuts ground with > > > fresh rosemary and pink salt. YUM-O! > > > Sproutingly, > > > > > > > > > PS The above may seem salty, but I get leg cramps if I neglect my healthy salt > > > intake. > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > > > To: sproutpeople > > > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 2:20:47 PM > > > Subject: Quinoa sprouts > > > > > > OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. > > > ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a > > > substitute for rice. > > > > > > Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty > > > long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many > > > things at once now that I'm losing track. > > > > > > tia, > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 thank you dear Melody for another method for me to try. I don't often have the leg cramps, but when I do they are horrendous. I have a bag of epsom salts in the cabinet and will give this a try--as well as the other things mentioned by others. marion Dr. Rollings NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Sent from my iPad > Oh, may I chime in here because I can share something that was made aware to me some time ago. > > Some times, leg cramps that occur during the night can be caused by a lack of magnesium in the body. So you'll never know what the coolest way to prevent leg cramps before one retires for the night.!!!! > > Soak your tootsies in Epsom Salts. Why? you might be asking? > > Because Epsom Salts contain Magnesium Sulfate and that's the qquickest way to get magnesium into the body. I'm sure many of you have a container of epsom salts in the house. > > So if leg cramps during the night has bothered you. (You know when you are awakened by your toes curling and you have to straighten them out by pressing one foot against the other foot. etc. etc.), then before you retire, soak your feet in a basin filled with warm water and some epsom salts. > > It's a quick solution and just might solve your problem. > > Take care, Melody > > > > > > > > Quinoa sprouts are great as a salad base instead of bulgur, couscous or rice. > > > > Google quinoa salad for an abundance of recipes. I freeze excess quinoa sprouts > > > > and throw them into my favorite winter soup. Any extra aging veggies or herbs > > > > are washed and frozen, then, for a quick meal, I cook them in a pot of water, > > > > strain the broth and add quinoa sprouts, seaweed and miso. Sometimes I sprinkle > > > > it lightly with beluga lentil sprouts and a condiment of Brazil nuts ground with > > > > fresh rosemary and pink salt. YUM-O! > > > > Sproutingly, > > > > > > > > > > > > PS The above may seem salty, but I get leg cramps if I neglect my healthy salt > > > > intake. > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > > > > > To: sproutpeople > > > > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 2:20:47 PM > > > > Subject: Quinoa sprouts > > > > > > > > OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. > > > > ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a > > > > substitute for rice. > > > > > > > > Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty > > > > long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many > > > > things at once now that I'm losing track. > > > > > > > > tia, > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Yes, thank you, Tina. I do not like salt is all. I drink a lot of good water and pay close attention to magnesium, etc... for a congenital heart condition. Salt is the only thing that keeps the cramps away. Good article, by the way. People who follow the CRON lifestyle appear healthy and energetic; looks like there is something to it. Sproutingly, ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 8:54:00 PM Subject: Re: Quinoa sprouts Have you tried just increasing (supplementing) your magnesium rather than salt to see if that helps the cramps? Lack of magnesium causes muscles to spasm and not be able to relax. Just thinking cause I have to supplement my magnesium big time.... Tina, who confesses to being seriously in love with magnesium (it is the Wonder Mineral...) (I'm wondering if the sea salt you are using has high levels of magnesium in it which is why it helps the cramps????) > > > Quinoa sprouts are great as a salad base instead of bulgur, couscous or rice. > > > Google quinoa salad for an abundance of recipes. I freeze excess quinoa >sprouts > > > and throw them into my favorite winter soup. Any extra aging veggies or herbs > > > are washed and frozen, then, for a quick meal, I cook them in a pot of water, > > > strain the broth and add quinoa sprouts, seaweed and miso. Sometimes I >sprinkle > > > it lightly with beluga lentil sprouts and a condiment of Brazil nuts ground >with > > > fresh rosemary and pink salt. YUM-O! > > Sproutingly, > > > > > > PS The above may seem salty, but I get leg cramps if I neglect my healthy >salt > > > intake. > > > > ________________________________ > > > > To: sproutpeople > > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 2:20:47 PM > > Subject: Quinoa sprouts > > > > OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. > > > ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a > > > substitute for rice. > > > > Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty > > long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many > > things at once now that I'm losing track. > > > > tia, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Hi n, Have you tried the flavored salts that are available nowadays? At one of our Farmer's Markets, I got some Bruschetta salt, Roasted Garlic salt, and some heavenly Black Truffle salt. They are from a place called The Salt Farm. They do have a web page (www.thesaltfarm.com), but the owner told me she's not been able to work on the site very much due to other demands on her time. Nevertheless, you can check and see if it's more complete now. Also, Google " flavored salts " and see what you come up with. The ones from The Salt Farm are sea salt - some are natural, some are infused, some are blended, and two are smoked. Of the 35 different flavors, Hot Indian Curry, Ethiopian Curry, Wasabi Sesame, Salish, Yakima and Hiwa Kai are just a few.They come with a tiny little page telling recommended uses for each one. Peggy ps...I also love anything involving nuts (including this board! lol) and most herbs. And since I am also a sufferer of leg and hand cramps, will be trying 's recipe, too. Thanks, ! ________________________________ To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 6:26:46 PM Subject: Re: Quinoa sprouts  , I LOVE your Rosemary/Brazil Nut Salt recipe. I also get leg cramps and have been told to increase my salt intake--which, honestly, is a challenge for me. I am not very keen on salt. I am so excited about trying your recipe. I like anything that involves nuts and herbs. thank you for sharing that. marion Dr. Rollings NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Sent from my iPad > Quinoa sprouts are great as a salad base instead of bulgur, couscous or rice. > Google quinoa salad for an abundance of recipes. I freeze excess quinoa sprouts > > and throw them into my favorite winter soup. Any extra aging veggies or herbs > are washed and frozen, then, for a quick meal, I cook them in a pot of water, > strain the broth and add quinoa sprouts, seaweed and miso. Sometimes I sprinkle > > it lightly with beluga lentil sprouts and a condiment of Brazil nuts ground >with > > fresh rosemary and pink salt. YUM-O! > Sproutingly, > > > PS The above may seem salty, but I get leg cramps if I neglect my healthy salt > intake. > > ________________________________ > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 2:20:47 PM > Subject: Quinoa sprouts > > OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. > ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a > substitute for rice. > > Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty > long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many > things at once now that I'm losing track. > > tia, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Answering my own post...the web address for the salt farm is: www.salt-farm.com Sorry. ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 9:48:46 PM Subject: Re: Quinoa sprouts  Hi n, Have you tried the flavored salts that are available nowadays? At one of our Farmer's Markets, I got some Bruschetta salt, Roasted Garlic salt, and some heavenly Black Truffle salt. They are from a place called The Salt Farm. They do have a web page (www.thesaltfarm.com), but the owner told me she's not been able to work on the site very much due to other demands on her time. Nevertheless, you can check and see if it's more complete now. Also, Google " flavored salts " and see what you come up with. The ones from The Salt Farm are sea salt - some are natural, some are infused, some are blended, and two are smoked. Of the 35 different flavors, Hot Indian Curry, Ethiopian Curry, Wasabi Sesame, Salish, Yakima and Hiwa Kai are just a few.They come with a tiny little page telling recommended uses for each one. Peggy ps...I also love anything involving nuts (including this board! lol) and most herbs. And since I am also a sufferer of leg and hand cramps, will be trying 's recipe, too. Thanks, ! ________________________________ To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 6:26:46 PM Subject: Re: Quinoa sprouts  , I LOVE your Rosemary/Brazil Nut Salt recipe. I also get leg cramps and have been told to increase my salt intake--which, honestly, is a challenge for me. I am not very keen on salt. I am so excited about trying your recipe. I like anything that involves nuts and herbs. thank you for sharing that. marion Dr. Rollings NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Sent from my iPad > Quinoa sprouts are great as a salad base instead of bulgur, couscous or rice. > Google quinoa salad for an abundance of recipes. I freeze excess quinoa sprouts > > > and throw them into my favorite winter soup. Any extra aging veggies or herbs > are washed and frozen, then, for a quick meal, I cook them in a pot of water, > strain the broth and add quinoa sprouts, seaweed and miso. Sometimes I sprinkle > > > it lightly with beluga lentil sprouts and a condiment of Brazil nuts ground >with > > fresh rosemary and pink salt. YUM-O! > Sproutingly, > > > PS The above may seem salty, but I get leg cramps if I neglect my healthy salt > intake. > > ________________________________ > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 2:20:47 PM > Subject: Quinoa sprouts > > OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. > ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a > substitute for rice. > > Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty > long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many > things at once now that I'm losing track. > > tia, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 No problem n. I learned this because I belong to Neurotalks and I am on their welcome team. Been doing this for years. I learned about Methyl b-12 for Neuropathy, I learned MANY things. And one common thing among people with neuropathy is leg cramps during the night. Another treatment for muscle spasms and leg crams during the night, AND YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS, but just google it and you'll read all about it and it was tested by a major hospital. Take a bar of ivory soap, (or any other plain soap), put it underneath the sheet. It has to lay on top of the mattress and under a sheet. Then you sleep ON TOP of the sheet. No one knows why but you don't have muscle spasms or leg cramps during the night. We spoke about this at one of the meetings and now everyone has Ivory soap under the sheets. You only change the soap once a month and then you use the soap. This info is on the internet. Google it and you'll read all about it. I ALWAYS have a bar of ivory soap under my sheet at all times. No one has yet determined why this works. Maybe the stuff in the soap gives off some THING that interacts with our muscles? Who knows. Between soap and epsom salts, I have this covered. I know, sounds like voodoo but look it up and you'll read all about it. Mel > > > > > > > > > Quinoa sprouts are great as a salad base instead of bulgur, couscous or rice. > > > > > Google quinoa salad for an abundance of recipes. I freeze excess quinoa sprouts > > > > > and throw them into my favorite winter soup. Any extra aging veggies or herbs > > > > > are washed and frozen, then, for a quick meal, I cook them in a pot of water, > > > > > strain the broth and add quinoa sprouts, seaweed and miso. Sometimes I sprinkle > > > > > it lightly with beluga lentil sprouts and a condiment of Brazil nuts ground with > > > > > fresh rosemary and pink salt. YUM-O! > > > > > Sproutingly, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > PS The above may seem salty, but I get leg cramps if I neglect my healthy salt > > > > > intake. > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > > From: new_sprouter <froglady@> > > > > > To: sproutpeople > > > > > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 2:20:47 PM > > > > > Subject: Quinoa sprouts > > > > > > > > > > OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. > > > > > ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a > > > > > substitute for rice. > > > > > > > > > > Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty > > > > > long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many > > > > > things at once now that I'm losing track. > > > > > > > > > > tia, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 thank you Melody. We don't use animal fat soaps in my house, but there is an old bar of Ivory from my mother-in-law sitting still wrapped under the sink. I might give this a go. marion Dr. Rollings NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Sent from my iPad > No problem n. > > I learned this because I belong to Neurotalks and I am on their welcome team. Been doing this for years. I learned about Methyl b-12 for Neuropathy, I learned MANY things. > > And one common thing among people with neuropathy is leg cramps during the night. > > Another treatment for muscle spasms and leg crams during the night, AND YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS, but just google it and you'll read all about it and it was tested by a major hospital. > > Take a bar of ivory soap, (or any other plain soap), put it underneath the sheet. It has to lay on top of the mattress and under a sheet. Then you sleep ON TOP of the sheet. > > No one knows why but you don't have muscle spasms or leg cramps during the night. > > We spoke about this at one of the meetings and now everyone has Ivory soap under the sheets. You only change the soap once a month and then you use the soap. This info is on the internet. Google it and you'll read all about it. > > I ALWAYS have a bar of ivory soap under my sheet at all times. > > No one has yet determined why this works. Maybe the stuff in the soap gives off some THING that interacts with our muscles? Who knows. > > Between soap and epsom salts, I have this covered. > > I know, sounds like voodoo but look it up and you'll read all about it. > > Mel > > > > > > > > > > > > Quinoa sprouts are great as a salad base instead of bulgur, couscous or rice. > > > > > > Google quinoa salad for an abundance of recipes. I freeze excess quinoa sprouts > > > > > > and throw them into my favorite winter soup. Any extra aging veggies or herbs > > > > > > are washed and frozen, then, for a quick meal, I cook them in a pot of water, > > > > > > strain the broth and add quinoa sprouts, seaweed and miso. Sometimes I sprinkle > > > > > > it lightly with beluga lentil sprouts and a condiment of Brazil nuts ground with > > > > > > fresh rosemary and pink salt. YUM-O! > > > > > > Sproutingly, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > PS The above may seem salty, but I get leg cramps if I neglect my healthy salt > > > > > > intake. > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > > > From: new_sprouter <froglady@> > > > > > > To: sproutpeople > > > > > > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 2:20:47 PM > > > > > > Subject: Quinoa sprouts > > > > > > > > > > > > OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. > > > > > > ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a > > > > > > substitute for rice. > > > > > > > > > > > > Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty > > > > > > long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many > > > > > > things at once now that I'm losing track. > > > > > > > > > > > > tia, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Peggy thank you for the link. We actually have a number of seasoned salts we got from myspicesage.com, but the ones you mentioned sound heavenly. I will check them out. marion Dr. Rollings NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Sent from my iPad > Answering my own post...the web address for the salt farm is: www.salt-farm.com > Sorry. > > ________________________________ > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 9:48:46 PM > Subject: Re: Quinoa sprouts > > > Hi n, > Have you tried the flavored salts that are available nowadays? At one of our > Farmer's Markets, I got some Bruschetta salt, Roasted Garlic salt, and some > heavenly Black Truffle salt. They are from a place called The Salt Farm. They do > > have a web page (www.thesaltfarm.com), but the owner told me she's not been able > > to work on the site very much due to other demands on her time. Nevertheless, > you can check and see if it's more complete now. Also, Google " flavored salts " > and see what you come up with. The ones from The Salt Farm are sea salt - > some are natural, some are infused, some are blended, and two are smoked. Of the > > 35 different flavors, Hot Indian Curry, Ethiopian Curry, Wasabi Sesame, Salish, > Yakima and Hiwa Kai are just a few.They come with a tiny little page telling > recommended uses for each one. > > Peggy > > ps...I also love anything involving nuts (including this board! lol) and most > herbs. And since I am also a sufferer of leg and hand cramps, will be trying > 's recipe, too. Thanks, ! > > ________________________________ > > To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 6:26:46 PM > Subject: Re: Quinoa sprouts > > > , > I LOVE your Rosemary/Brazil Nut Salt recipe. I also get leg cramps and have been > > told to increase my salt intake--which, honestly, is a challenge for me. I am > not very keen on salt. > I am so excited about trying your recipe. I like anything that involves nuts and > > herbs. > thank you for sharing that. > marion > > Dr. Rollings > > NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 > www.DrnRollings.com > > Sent from my iPad > > On May 3, 2011, at 4:50 PM, cynthia wilson wrote: > > > Quinoa sprouts are great as a salad base instead of bulgur, couscous or rice. > > Google quinoa salad for an abundance of recipes. I freeze excess quinoa sprouts > > > > > > and throw them into my favorite winter soup. Any extra aging veggies or herbs > > are washed and frozen, then, for a quick meal, I cook them in a pot of water, > > strain the broth and add quinoa sprouts, seaweed and miso. Sometimes I sprinkle > > > > > > it lightly with beluga lentil sprouts and a condiment of Brazil nuts ground > >with > > > > fresh rosemary and pink salt. YUM-O! > > Sproutingly, > > > > > > PS The above may seem salty, but I get leg cramps if I neglect my healthy salt > > > intake. > > > > ________________________________ > > > > To: sproutpeople > > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 2:20:47 PM > > Subject: Quinoa sprouts > > > > OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. > > ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a > > substitute for rice. > > > > Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty > > long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many > > things at once now that I'm losing track. > > > > tia, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Melody, as a diabetic, you should check with your Dr. about Epsom Salts. The box that I have says 'should not be used by diabetics'. ew Re: Quinoa sprouts Some times, leg cramps that occur during the night can be caused by a lack of magnesium in the body. So you'll never know what the coolest way to prevent leg cramps before one retires for the night.!!!! Soak your tootsies in Epsom Salts. Why? you might be asking? Because Epsom Salts contain Magnesium Sulfate and that's the qquickest way to get magnesium into the body. I'm sure many of you have a container of epsom salts in the house. So if leg cramps during the night has bothered you. (You know when you are awakened by your toes curling and you have to straighten them out by pressing one foot against the other foot. etc. etc.), then before you retire, soak your feet in a basin filled with warm water and some epsom salts. It's a quick solution and just might solve your problem. Take care, Melody -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Don't worry. I did, and I'm fine. Been doing this on and off for YEARS. I don't do it every night. I take magnesium every day for my heart. And so far I'm still alive and kicking. The soap under the sheet actually works for me, but when I have a stressful day (and believe me, lately, YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE WHAT I HAD TO ENDURE', that's when a nice 15 minute soak does wonders. I don't use a lot, maybe a tablespoon full. And my sugar is fine, and my feet are clean. Diabetics have a lot to worry about. Thankfully, because I control what I eat and I monitor myself, I'm doing fine. I just hope it stays that way. Thanks EW Mel > > Melody, as a diabetic, you should check with your Dr. about Epsom Salts. The box that I have says 'should not be used by diabetics'. > ew > > Re: Quinoa sprouts > > > Some times, leg cramps that occur during the night can be caused by a lack of magnesium in the body. So you'll never know what the coolest way to prevent leg cramps before one retires for the night.!!!! > > Soak your tootsies in Epsom Salts. Why? you might be asking? > > Because Epsom Salts contain Magnesium Sulfate and that's the qquickest way to get magnesium into the body. I'm sure many of you have a container of epsom salts in the house. > > So if leg cramps during the night has bothered you. (You know when you are awakened by your toes curling and you have to straighten them out by pressing one foot against the other foot. etc. etc.), then before you retire, soak your feet in a basin filled with warm water and some epsom salts. > > It's a quick solution and just might solve your problem. > > Take care, Melody > -- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Good. Let me know if it helps. Every month, at the PN Support Group meeting in NYC we always talk about " who has the soap under the sheet " . EVERYBODY's hands go up. lol Mel > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quinoa sprouts are great as a salad base instead of bulgur, couscous or rice. > > > > > > > Google quinoa salad for an abundance of recipes. I freeze excess quinoa sprouts > > > > > > > and throw them into my favorite winter soup. Any extra aging veggies or herbs > > > > > > > are washed and frozen, then, for a quick meal, I cook them in a pot of water, > > > > > > > strain the broth and add quinoa sprouts, seaweed and miso. Sometimes I sprinkle > > > > > > > it lightly with beluga lentil sprouts and a condiment of Brazil nuts ground with > > > > > > > fresh rosemary and pink salt. YUM-O! > > > > > > > Sproutingly, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > PS The above may seem salty, but I get leg cramps if I neglect my healthy salt > > > > > > > intake. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > > > > From: new_sprouter <froglady@> > > > > > > > To: sproutpeople > > > > > > > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 2:20:47 PM > > > > > > > Subject: Quinoa sprouts > > > > > > > > > > > > > > OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. > > > > > > > ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a > > > > > > > substitute for rice. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty > > > > > > > long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many > > > > > > > things at once now that I'm losing track. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > tia, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hi All I was curious as to why diabetics aren't supposed to use epsom salts. I googled it. Here's the reason: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Hot water will also impact circulation in the body. Some diabetics can't feel their feet due to neuropathies and disruption of blood flow to the lower parts of the leg and feet. So, if the water is scalding hot and one sticks their feet it, he or she may be burned and not be able to feel it. ------------------------------------------------------------------- We all know that many diabetics have diabetic neuropathy which means NUMB feet (some have pain, some just have numb feet). That's why they caution diabetics before they put their feet in any bathtub filled with hot water to test it BEFORE they go in. Or just take sponge baths. I do NOT have numb feet, and I know exactly how warm to make the epsom salts bath. So one has to be educated, vigilant and careful before (if one is diabetic) and one wants to do a nice foot soak. I take the Methyl B-12 almost every morning. I have complete feeling in my feet. I check them all the time. So, for me, the epsom salts is something I can do. But for other diabetics, with neuropathy, who have numb feet, then BETTER NOT TO DO IT. Or you can do an alternative. You can make a paste of some epsom salts and some water. This is mess but you won't be taking any chances. Take a few tablespoons of epsom salts, mix with water to make a paste. Put a towel on the bed. Rub the paste into your feet. You will get the same results as if you soak your feet. After 15 or so minutes, take a wet towel and wash it all off. This is not as easy as a foot soak, but it will get the magnesium into your body. It's a good alternative Melody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Melody, my wife did the bar of soap trick, but she she quit. Now from your description, she thinks maybe the problem was that she didn't change the soap once a month. What if we don't use a bar of soap a month around the house. Do you have to unwrap the bar? ew Quinoa sprouts > > > > > > > > > > OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. > > > > > ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a > > > > > substitute for rice. > > > > > > > > > > Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty > > > > > long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many > > > > > things at once now that I'm losing track. > > > > > > > > > > tia, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 If you can't feel the heat, use a thermometer to check the temp! The warning is so you don't burn yourself, if you don't have a thermometer just dissolve the salts in hot water and add lots of cool water to dilute it and bring the temp down. > Hi All > > I was curious as to why diabetics aren't supposed to use epsom salts. I googled it. Here's the reason: > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > Hot water will also impact circulation in the body. Some diabetics can't feel their feet due to neuropathies and disruption of blood flow to the lower parts of the leg and feet. So, if the water is scalding hot and one sticks their feet it, he or she may be burned and not be able to feel it. > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > We all know that many diabetics have diabetic neuropathy which means NUMB feet (some have pain, some just have numb feet). > > That's why they caution diabetics before they put their feet in any bathtub filled with hot water to test it BEFORE they go in. Or just take sponge baths. > > I do NOT have numb feet, and I know exactly how warm to make the epsom salts bath. So one has to be educated, vigilant and careful before (if one is diabetic) and one wants to do a nice foot soak. > > I take the Methyl B-12 almost every morning. I have complete feeling in my feet. > > I check them all the time. So, for me, the epsom salts is something I can do. > > But for other diabetics, with neuropathy, who have numb feet, then BETTER NOT TO DO IT. > > Or you can do an alternative. > > You can make a paste of some epsom salts and some water. This is mess but you won't be taking any chances. > > Take a few tablespoons of epsom salts, mix with water to make a paste. > > Put a towel on the bed. Rub the paste into your feet. > > You will get the same results as if you soak your feet. > > After 15 or so minutes, take a wet towel and wash it all off. > > This is not as easy as a foot soak, but it will get the magnesium into your body. > > It's a good alternative > > Melody > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 My mother has neuropathy (not caused by diabetes) and takes magnesium religiously. She said it is the best thing anyone has every suggested. She likes the brand " Calm " which is an ionized powdered magnesium. Put it in a glass of warm water and enjoy before bedtime. She (and I because I take it too) get the best sleep EVER. Whether you have leg cramps or not, take it at night just for the wonderful sleep! I promise! Tina > > No problem n. > > I learned this because I belong to Neurotalks and I am on their welcome team. Been doing this for years. I learned about Methyl b-12 for Neuropathy, I learned MANY things. > > And one common thing among people with neuropathy is leg cramps during the night. > > Another treatment for muscle spasms and leg crams during the night, AND YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS, but just google it and you'll read all about it and it was tested by a major hospital. > > Take a bar of ivory soap, (or any other plain soap), put it underneath the sheet. It has to lay on top of the mattress and under a sheet. Then you sleep ON TOP of the sheet. > > No one knows why but you don't have muscle spasms or leg cramps during the night. > > We spoke about this at one of the meetings and now everyone has Ivory soap under the sheets. You only change the soap once a month and then you use the soap. This info is on the internet. Google it and you'll read all about it. > > I ALWAYS have a bar of ivory soap under my sheet at all times. > > No one has yet determined why this works. Maybe the stuff in the soap gives off some THING that interacts with our muscles? Who knows. > > Between soap and epsom salts, I have this covered. > > I know, sounds like voodoo but look it up and you'll read all about it. > > Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 I cook my quinoa like i cook rice, i add cardamom seeds to give it flavor. Can't take much of it though as it is high in arginine which gives me cold sore. > > Quinoa sprouts are great as a salad base instead of bulgur, couscous or rice. > Google quinoa salad for an abundance of recipes. I freeze excess quinoa sprouts > and throw them into my favorite winter soup. Any extra aging veggies or herbs > are washed and frozen, then, for a quick meal, I cook them in a pot of water, > strain the broth and add quinoa sprouts, seaweed and miso. Sometimes I sprinkle > it lightly with beluga lentil sprouts and a condiment of Brazil nuts ground with > fresh rosemary and pink salt. YUM-O! > Sproutingly, > > > PS The above may seem salty, but I get leg cramps if I neglect my healthy salt > intake. > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 2:20:47 PM > Subject: Quinoa sprouts > > > OK - I have a big batch. Now what do I do with them? Something easy and fast. > ;-) I want thinking just steam them and use them like I normally would - as a > substitute for rice. > > > Also - how long do you normally let them get? The tails on mine are pretty > long. I think they've been sprouting for 2 1/2 days or so. I'm doing so many > things at once now that I'm losing track. > > > tia, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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