Food and Beverage Choices for Improved Physical and Psychological Health. {Please keep on Topic}.

Hello @Smc

Thank you very much for the reference to the site and recipe for banana peel cake. That site looks good, since we often are not sure how to effectively use what may otherwise be perfectly nutritious food "ends".

And, also, thanks for the recommendation regarding caution in using banana peel. I believe that grapefruit, apparently, does not go well with some heart medications. Always wise to check food and beverage restrictions when taking medications.

I am very supportive of the inclusion or addition of vegetables in our diets. Unfortunately, I believe, whether by influence of or in conjunction with the general "western diet" our daily food and beverage consumption is over-loaded with meat protein, carbohydrates as well as refined sugars in their various forms.

All of them have a place, but it is the balance that, I believe, needs to be adjusted for many of us. A process through which I am taking myself at the present time.

With Best Wishes

@HenryX

Hello @Codex1 , @moxi , @Jynx , @Roadrunner

and others reading this thread

It may be worthwhile reading some of the comments on the 10 & 11 January '22, in this thread, in conjunction with the conversation in the last couple of days, on the "My Mosaic" thread. Unfortunately some of the comments, in this "Re: Food and Beverage Choices for Improved Physical... " thread, have been removed by members themselves {not moderators}, meaning that the full picture is no longer available. However, I believe that sufficient material remains, to be evident that members need to offer and allow each other the same opportunities and freedom of expression that they likewise wish for and expect for themselves, subject to compliance with the Guidelines & Info. Notwithstanding the fact that I do not always agree with the way that the Guidelines & Info are interpreted or applied. However, there are opportunities to discuss any such decisions, whether a member may wish to or not.

I have also included, in some of my posts {e.g., 24 Jan, in this thread}, a statement which requests people to make their own decision about whether they wish to view, read or participate in a thread or respond to a comment or post. As said by others, no-one is forced to read or respond to any comment or post, or otherwise participate in any thread.

Similar issues have developed and been discussed in the "Henry's Landing Strip & Hangar " thread.

With Best Wishes

@HenryX

@Smcand @HenryX I'm allowed to eat an exhaustive long list of veggies (my diet is very very Mediteranian lol), so I will eat just about anything, with a few exceptions. I unfortunately, cannot eat banana peels or grapefruits until I find out if they're safe on my current meds. And as much as I cannot say no to most spicy foods, I have to eat it sparingly. I'm a bit of a rule-breaker with the curried foods though, so I just take it as the moderation rule as usual, but knowing what I'm like if I think I need to skip a meal with chilly or curry, then I do it. Haha it's a nice workaround without be too rebellious!!!😏🤩

Hello @Codex1 and @Jo-anneJoy

Thank you @Codex1 , for your reply, including references to healthy eating,😃 and the fact that there are threads which you feel that you can enjoy and engage in with mutual and reciprocal benefit. I have addressed @Jo-anneJoy also to alert her to your comment above.

I am pleased that you have considered the position. Having been here nearly 12 months, it has taken me a lot of that time to decide on where and with whom I wish to correspond. At times I have also questioned whether I have been in the right place, for my own benefit as well as that of others. It is like any community with different personalities and styles. We can enjoy the company of a lot of members, some more than others, some we avoid as much as possible, so as to neither offend nor receive offence.

I put a lot of thought into how I write and how I engage with others. That input I wish to share with people who I think may enjoy, appreciate and extract value from the content. There are times when I have offered ideas and they have been declined. I then have a better idea of where that person is coming from and, in the future engage or otherwise according to that perspective.

In addition to those interactions and through many on the forum, I have gained a great deal over the last year also.

I most sincerely hope that you will find your future activity on the forum interesting, challenging and productive for you and others.

With My Best Wishes

@HenryX

Hello @Madison2022

and

@Meg1, @Libra , @Bunniekins , @Schitzo , @Schitzogirl , @-Mumma- , @Tinker67 , @Sweet_cheeks , @Krishna , @Clawde , @Former-Member , @Corny

This is the thread to which I referred in response to your thread

"Re: Schizophrenia and Tea/Herbal Drinks"

in which you asked the question,

"I am aware that a lot of Tea and Herbal teas interact with schizophrenia treatments. Has anyone found a Tea that could likely not interact, that's okay for consumption?"

At the top of this message are some forum addresses of other members with whom you may be able to connect and share information between you.

I will add the important observation to which @Rhye referred, in response to your message. that any suggestions about appropriate food or drink combinations, with medications or treatments, should be checked with your professional health advisor, doctor or psychiatrist.

With Best Wishes

@HenryX

I would like to know for those that have schizophrenia, if you have ideas about what tea and or herbal tea you prefer

Hi @Madison2022 and @Bunniekins

@Madison2022, pleased that you found your way to this thread. You may probably be aware that people access the forum at different times. Consequently, any responses will be sent when those people check their messages, at what ever time that may be. So keep an eye on "Your Notifications" {see the "New Members - A few tips {Please keep this thread ... for details of "Your Notifications"} for messages addressed to you.

With Best Wishes

@HenryX

Hi @HenryX ,

My son with schizophrenia drinks his weight in instant coffee, with sugar. He doesn't eat well either. Every now and then he asks me to get him fruit, but he has never been into veges.

He also won't drink water, prefers cordial and juices. Any advice? He doesn't live with me, I do some cooking for him from time to time.

Cheers Libra 🙂