Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Dumb Luck, ‘Duh’ Moments, & a Few Food Related Tips

Following my health examination yesterday I discovered that I presented the wrong insurance card. The new card was in my wallet the whole time, just a different spot.

~shakes head~

Everything including the insurer remains the same but for the date, of course, and an agent with the hospital billing department assured me no further action is required. Whew. I sure hope she’s right and our insurance company doesn’t try to wriggle out of paying. I’m hopefully probably just being paranoid following last year’s multiple unexpected payouts.

As for food, if you’re like me you might cram something down for breakfast without even bothering to sit. The faster I can eat and move on with my day the happier I often am.

That said, peanut butter is a darn near perfect food. It’s not likely to spoil, contains a fair amount of dietary fiber and protein for the amount of carbohydrates and fat, and is now available as ‘natural’, meaning there are no ingredients other than roasted peanuts and salt. This morning I ate some with a banana. If I skip a proper lunch, PB with celery is a great afternoon filler.

Another go-to favorite is 2% reduced fat cow’s milk. I find it refreshing first thing in the morning and will wash down almost anything with a glassful. My only gripe is the yucky flakes of dried milk that form after the first pour. That led to another recent ‘duh’ moment.

Just wipe off the jug’s rim before screwing the cap back on, silly. ~sigh~ If my hands are clean I don’t even bother with a cloth or paper towel, just rinsing my fingers afterward.

Are breakfast and lunch grab-and-dash meals for you? What is your favorite breakfast food?

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10 comments:

  1. We use unsalted raw almond butter. which I adore, and is probably the reason why I keep gaining weight while on a diet! I cannot help a few spoonfuls here and there, straight from the jar! A almond butter sandwich is my go-to, with a hot cup of tea...YUM! For breakfast, it's oats with banana, and a dollop of...you guessed it...almond butter! ;-)

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  2. Rarely have milk and we have non-fat here. Hubby loves his milk. I like milk with a tuna fish sandwich. That's it.

    I have breakfast food about once a week. Meaning that I have to scrambled eggs, link sausage and a slice of dry toast. The rest of the time I have Lean Cuisine or Stoffers meals. Good stuff.

    Have a fabulous day, my friend. Big hug. ♥

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    1. You take such good care of your husband. :) And I feel sure it's mutual. Be well, my dear, and hugs to you.

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  3. Never can tell about insurance companies. They're out to maximize profits. Paying for health care is low on their concerns.

    Most mornings I have hard boiled eggs. I boil them the night (or two) before, peel them, and leave them in a container containing water. Pop in the microwave for a couple minutes (as I don't like cold eggs), and I'm ready to be out the door.

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    1. Sad, yeah? I understand they wouldn't operat without a profit margin, but they sure can stink. At least our state offers a lot of medical insurance options. And ooh, boiled eggs are a favorite of mine. Be well!

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  4. I almost never eat breakfast. But if I did I'd want french toast and bacon :)

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    1. Mmmm... I like those things, too, and indulged in bacon this morning with an egg and my husband's homemade bread.

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  5. You are a health nut compared to me. I toast frozen waffles and put butter on them every single day. Thank you for the kind words you left for me on my blog for the loss of Millie. XO

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    1. Bless you, my dear. ~hugs~ On an odd note, I've never been a big fan of waffles. Heh... Be well.

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