FAQ

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Why is your blog named Eating Bird Food?

I have a healthy obsession with trail mix, which consists of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and more often than not, chocolate- I eat the trail mix piece by piece and apparently one of my room mates, during college, thought this process looked as if I was eating bird food. When I was thinking of a title for my blog, this came to mind, and it just stuck.

What kind of camera do you use?

Canon Powershot SD990 IS. I seriously love this camera. Although I would love to have a DSLR this is one of the best point and shoot cameras I’ve ever used.

Are you a Vegetarian?

I consider myself vegetarian, however I do eat seafood and fish on occasion so technically I am a pescatarian. I tend to eat more vegetarian/vegan fare because those are the foods I enjoy, however I’m not big on labeling, I just eat what I like.

What do chia seeds taste like?

The flavor is very mild and almost non-existent. When they are combined with liquid they start to get a gel like consistency, so if you were to eat them plain the gelling process will start in your mouth. Although, I don’t recommend eating them plain, they’re truly better mixed in things like smoothies or oatmeal.

What amount of chia seeds to you use in your oatmeal?

I add 1 tablespoon of whole chia seeds to my oats and I stir them in right after I turn the stove off. Although, I haven’t seen anything saying that they can’t be cooked so it would probably be fine to put them in while cooking. If I have time to wait, I like to let the oats sit for a few minutes, but usually I don’t and I just end up digging right in.

What brand of protein powder do you use?

My favorite is Designer Whey Chocolate and French Vanilla protein powder. It was 18 grams of protein and only has 100 calories per scoop. I buy it at Trader Joe’s.

I am new to vegetarianism and have two questions. My mom says that dairy protein is not as complete and filling as meat protein. Is dairy protein not sufficient if that’s where the majority of my protein came from? I realize variety is good, but I was still curious if this is true or not.

Dairy products, like other animal sources (meat, fish, poultry, eggs) are sources of complete protein. I feel they keep me just as full as meat did/would. There are also some non-animal sources of complete proteins such as amaranth, aphanizomenon flos-aquae, buckwheat, hempseed, quinoa (try my confetti quinoa recipe), soy, and spirulina. Also by using a variety of proteins you can insure that the body’s amino acid needs are met. All the essential amino acids can be obtained on their own from various plant sources, and they do not need to be combined in the same meal. However good ideas for meals that can be prepared with a mix of protein foods that will provide all the essential amino acids, such as: pb & j sandwich, lentils and rice, bean burrito, vegetables and rice.