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August 18, 2005
Too Much Zinc
Today I came downstairs after my shower at about 6:00 am because I had to leave for work at 6:30... normally I would hang out with MR while he creates our salads, but when I have to leave before breakfast I shower first, socialize later. He asked me what zinc supplement I was taking, and I produced my bottle, proud that I had purchased zinc, or a supplement of any kind, by myself.
He nearly had a heart attack.
I have been taking 60 mg tablets. This is way, way too much. I am supposed to take 15 mgs.
How was I to know?
Apparently, I should have compared the tablets he gave me with the new bottle. This didn't occur to me. Hey, I am no longer zinc deficient!
I am in big trouble now. No zinc for awhile.
As for muffin recipes... the only one I know is the megamuffins, and they're a production to make, but they last for like two months per batch once they're done. Melinda... come over and make them with us! They're fun! (I am now flashing back to the time I covered my kitchen with endive-flecked green ectoplasm looking goo... very Ghostbusters.)
Tonight I threw together a quick meal for MR of artichokes, eggwhites, roasted red peppers, Trader Joe's marniara and mozarrela. You know the Calorie count. I ate cottage cheese, red peppers and Trader Joe's marinara because I was out all day at meetings, so I didn't have my usual cottage cheese at lunch. Gotta get my calcium!
More philosophy soon... after I've had some sleep. Work is crazy now. The good news is: Denny's, where I meet most of my nurses these days, has a GREAT calorie controlled menu! More on that soon...
Posted by april at August 18, 2005 9:18 PM
Comments
You may find that your extra cravings as of late (prompting the extra half megamuffin, etc) might go away - Zinc is commonly "prescribed" for eating disorders to increase appetite and metabolism.
Posted by: Miss Tenacity at August 19, 2005 9:19 AM