Re: Really Cheap Breakfast


"Rita" <Rita@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:bgfci394rj7k5pftil92tq8d4sflcrkc7n@xxxxxxxxxx
On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:48:19 -1000, "Jerry Okamura"
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"phil scott" <phil@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Oct 28, 5:49 pm, "Jerry Okamura" <okamuraj...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
As I am researching how to significantly lower the cost of feeding a
family
of four, here is a start. I am working on really inexpensive breakfasts
first. But there are some idea that I have already checked into that I
know
are downright cheap. First among these is Oatmeal. Second on my list
are
pancakes (waffles would also be on this list....the basic problem with
waffles is you have to spend money of a waffle maker).. Both of these,
would cost less than $1.00 to feed four people. Third would be fried
rice.
I suspect, but have not determined the actual cost of them yet, are
biscuits
and french toast.


Protien is vital. in the refined mixes you mention it is a small
fraction amid too quickly digested carbohydrates... considered now to
be aprimary cause of the US diabetes epidemic.

rice and beans combination is high in complete protien. and cheap
when you buy in bulk. If you stay with brown rice (not processed)
then the carbohydrates are slow digesting,, if you soak the two for
a day prior to boiling prep cost is low. its a bit boring though im
sure.

If things get nasty, canibalism would serve a double purpose of
course... cheap meat, while reducing demand for other foods, that
would be a govt services specialty.... right now only wallets are
being harvested.

People who need food just to survive, first priority is to have the food
they need to survive.

If that is all you are trying to prove -- mere survival -- you may as
well stop now. Your examples so far would do no more than that.

I do not believe that was Islander's intention -- to provide a diet
that would do no more but keep someone alive. But a diet totally
lacking in protein and other nutrients can cause many conditions
and illnesses that in time could be life threatening. We see that
in very poor third world countries.


Protein Rich Foods
I think that one of the reasons that parents don't think that their kids get enough protein in their diets is that they simply aren't aware that protein is in so many different foods! Many foods besides red meat are high in protein, which means that your kids are likely getting much more protein in their diet than you think.
Common protein rich foods can include:

Milk
Soy Milk
Eggs
Cheese
Yogurt
Peanut Butter
Lean Meats, Fish, and Poultry
Beans, Tofu, Lentils, and other Legumes
Grains, including bread and pasta
Nuts and Seeds
It can also be easy to find high protein foods by reading food labels and looking for foods with a higher protein number than other foods, such as from 6 to 10g or more.
Protein Fortified Foods
In addition to foods that naturally have a lot of protein in them, parents can also buy protein supplements, such as:
Protein fortified drink mixes, including Pediasure or Carnation Instant Breakfast
Protein Foods Kids Like
Some ideas for high protein foods that can combine more than one protein rich food, such as a cheeseburger, which includes meat, cheese, and a bun, include:
Tuna Fish Sandwich
Cheeseburger
Cheese Pizza
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Macaroni and Cheese
Grilled Cheese Sandwich

http://www.vsc.org/protein.htm

http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.htm

In the first place, I just started building what I think are ways to have low cost meals. In the second place, the only thing I have listed are breakfasts. In that list are pancakes which are made from flour which contain protein. Milk contains protein. Pancakes are made using flour, milk and eggs. for los cost lunches I would like peanut butter and Cheese sandwiches, and grilled cheese sandwiches.

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