Feel good foods come and get it while its hot

[pierced_boy]

Prompted by side interest generated in the Villain thread this is an open discussion on feel good (hopefully good for you foods).

My interest started because I am unwell. My malaise started while recovering from some very painful shoulder surgery and 35 years of enjoyment of alcohol.

After the surgery I was prescribed tramad01 and Oxycodone. These are really excellent pain killers!!!!
However they do have some effects I would prefer not to have experienced.

These drugs in combination with my exuberant enjoyment of alcohol have disturbed the balance of some brain chemical interactions that have resulted in depression, insomnia & fatigue.

I have sought to understand this and to redress the effects I am experiencing. The research I have done has been very interesting and has resulted in a heightened awareness of aspects of brain chemistry and food. I have read lots on GABA, Tryptophan, serotonin, melatonin, vitamin B6, turmeric, capsaicin, endorphines, opiates, benzodiazepine, SSRI's and histamine. Sleep improvement was my immediate goal and I have found some relief.

Now to the food bit. I have also looked at alternative ways of improving my situation and trying to find some of the desired chemicals in natural ways. IE GABA in Tea.

GABA is a neurotransmitter that is affected by many things including the above drugs and alcohol. When the availability of GABA is insufficient sleep can be a problem. Alcohol replaces GABA at certain receptor sites in the brain and when you withdraw alcohol (which I did ) you can make problems worse because you have stopped making enough GABA in the presence of alcohol. Hence GABA rich tea (http://www.allgabatea.com/) and a night time supplement (http://nowfoods.com/Products/ProductsbyCategory/Category/M040539.htm?cat=Amino Acids)
I guess you get the picture if you have made it this far.

The sleep problems improved but research told me that the serotonin/melatonin cycle was implicated too so I came to 5-HTP (Google it) and foods with tryptophan. Turns out this is very interesting!

There are many great foods and advice for getting your evening dose of serotonin which is a precursor to melatonin which is a very important hormone in the brain!

dark chocolate, red wine, ( i really miss this), green and leafy vegetables , mung beans (the hippies were onto something here), beets, all the cruciferous vegetables apparently, nuts, turkey and pork it is quite a long list. It seems that it is the combinations and timing that a important

Strong sensation play and sexual activity also raise brain chemicals that aid sleep (ask any woman what most men do post coitus ). How do you bottoms feel after a good strong sensation session , I feel drowsy and warm and often sleep the best.

Strongly spiced foods can have similar effects. I recently made some chillie prawns that made my partner and I so high (and sweaty) then the come down left us so calm and quiet , it was soooo goooood!!!!

anybody want a recipe?

Doubtless others have experience with foods that make you feel good.



h

 

[Homburg]

Strong sensation play and sexual activity also raise brain chemicals that aid sleep (ask any woman what most men do post coitus ). How do you bottoms feel after a good strong sensation session , I feel drowsy and warm and often sleep the best.

I am always wide, slam awake after sex, and always have been.

Strongly spiced foods can have similar effects. I recently made some chillie prawns that made my partner and I so high (and sweaty) then the come down left us so calm and quiet , it was soooo goooood!!!!

anybody want a recipe?

Sure.

 

[DiscusDave]

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There are many great foods and advice for getting your evening dose of serotonin which is a precursor to melatonin which is a very important hormone in the brain!

dark chocolate, red wine, ( i really miss this), green and leafy vegetables , mung beans (the hippies were onto something here), beets, all the cruciferous vegetables apparently, nuts, turkey and pork it is quite a long list. It seems that it is the combinations and timing that a important

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Strongly spiced foods can have similar effects. I recently made some chillie prawns that made my partner and I so high (and sweaty) then the come down left us so calm and quiet , it was soooo goooood!!!!

anybody want a recipe?

Doubtless others have experience with foods that make you feel good.



h

I'm sorry to hear about your situation, but your attitude is absolutely wonderful. Most people would let the condition compound itself with moping, but your head on full frontal assault on it's affects is inspiring and commendable.

As for the foods... (I don't want to toot my own horn) but check this thread out I started. Maybe that could show you some good things.

And as far as spicy prawns!! Mmmmm. I'd love that and any other ercipe you'd be willing to share.

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For my contribution to you... one comfort food that most people forget about are s'mores. The mix is great, and you don't necessarily need a fire to make them, although a nice bond fire in a back yard would also add to that calming feeling you're looking for. But even over a gas stove you can toast up some marshmallows.

For a twist on this, I sometimes make "S'more-a-dillas." It's just kind of like how it sounds. I take flour tortillas and put it on a pan/skillet (with Pam sprayed on it to grease it up) and then sprinkle chocolate chips and mini marshmallows on it, then either fold over the tortilla or put another one on top. Cook until the inside's nice and gooey and bot sides of the tortilla are a bit golden. Quick, simple, and damn good!

If I think of any mor comfort food ideas for you, I'll definitely include them here.

Best wishes,
DD

 

[Cattypuss]

I've been self-medicating for 20 years with sex and chilli-hot food (not both at the same time)

 

[pierced_boy]

Sex and chilli

I've been self-medicating for 20 years with sex and chilli-hot food (not both at the same time)

Ginger is sometimes used for figging so careful use of chillie is possible for the brave sub


Recipe for chillie prawns. Main meal size.

6 to 8 green shelled and deveined prawns pp depending on size

Hot Red and or Green Chillie preferable fresh though whole dried Ok finely chopped seeds in if you are confident about the heat. This is meant to be HOT

Shredded or extra fine dice fresh ginger about 1/2 teaspoon pp

Crushed or extra fine dice fresh garlic about 1/2 teaspoon pp

Onion very finely sliced length ways you decide how much

Salt and Pepper

mild paprika for a fierce color on the prawns optional

Oil to cook EVOO is my choice

Sesame oil to marinade about 1/2 teaspoon though more if cooking a large amount. This is both a feel good food and a strong flavor.

Leafy greens- plenty roughly chopped 2 or 3 three types is good 1 serve pp

Cauliflower and Broccoli in small florets 1 serve each pp

Limes cut in half and lime zest for marinade

Mustard seed black and yellow dry toasted 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pp

Turmeric powder about 1 tsp for 2 to three serves

water

cooked rice to serve optional

Method

combine chillies, ginger, onion, prawns, sesame oil, some lime juice and zest, salt and pepper , paprika and a little evoo to make the prawns and spices glossy. Cover and set aside 1 hr be food safe.

Toast mustard by heating dry in a pan until they just turn grey and a few pop and smoke a LITTLE, set aside.

You need to be well prepared at this point with serving dishes warmed and ready, rice cooked and ready to serve and ingredients in bowls beside the cooker. This can be prepared with the consumers standing close (they can hand things to the cook or remove dishes and food as it is cooked) so they get the smells and energy of the cooking which may enhance the subsequent eating of the meal. do not try to do too many serves in one pan as it may water up and stew eeew batches may be necessary, you will know what you can do in your kitchen and appliances.

In a large fry pan or wok heat a little evoo. when hot put prawns and marinade into pan and chase until the prawns are just cooked. Remove scrapping cooked marinade etc and set aside in warmed bowl

into the pan/wok add a little evoo , turmeric and toasted mustard seeds. chase around to combine and then add florets of broccoli and cauliflower. add a little more oil and or water (carefully) The goal is to make the cauliflower go yellow so chase it around to coat in seeds and yellow liquor. Cover with a lid and let the vegetables steam to just cooked (still quite crunchy) remove from the pan and set aside. this should be quick you do not want to water this up so adjust the heat and amount of cover to keep it just right. This should look like yellow spotted (mustard seed) cauliflower and bright green broccoli

Into hot pan throw chopped greens and chase around to wilt. You may want to add a little evoo here to gloss it but it is not necessary. This is quick as the greens will collapse quickly. squeeze in some limes just before removing to serving dish.

to serve place a little rice , some prawns and vegetables in a warmed shallow bowl and pass with fighting irons to salivating consumer.

serve with cold beer or white wine or cold mineral water. These will all intensify the heat. Provide cold milk or yogurt for over heated pallets

The cook will be a bit hot, there may be smoke in the air but the smells and flavors will be great.

Variations you could add fresh kafir lime leaves ground to a paste with a little salt and evoo to the marinade. omit the lime zest.

regards h evoo = extra virgin olive oil

 

[pierced_boy]

Thank you for the link and ideas i will take a look

I'm sorry to hear about your situation, but your attitude is absolutely wonderful. Most people would let the condition compound itself with moping, but your head on full frontal assault on it's affects is inspiring and commendable.

As for the foods... (I don't want to toot my own horn) but check this thread out I started. Maybe that could show you some good things.

And as far as spicy prawns!! Mmmmm. I'd love that and any other ercipe you'd be willing to share.

-----

For my contribution to you... one comfort food that most people forget about are s'mores. The mix is great, and you don't necessarily need a fire to make them, although a nice bond fire in a back yard would also add to that calming feeling you're looking for. But even over a gas stove you can toast up some marshmallows.

For a twist on this, I sometimes make "S'more-a-dillas." It's just kind of like how it sounds. I take flour tortillas and put it on a pan/skillet (with Pam sprayed on it to grease it up) and then sprinkle chocolate chips and mini marshmallows on it, then either fold over the tortilla or put another one on top. Cook until the inside's nice and gooey and bot sides of the tortilla are a bit golden. Quick, simple, and damn good!

If I think of any mor comfort food ideas for you, I'll definitely include them here.

Best wishes,
DD

kind regards H