Well, I can see right off that cooking in the slow cooker isn't going to be to my benefit. I came in from doing chores outside, to get something, and the house smelled so good, that I sat down and ate lunch. Lunch at 9:30 a. And I'm done for the day once I eat. I can't seem to get back with the program after my stomach's full. The stew was good, and it was mighty easy to prepare, but I just can't eat lunch at 9:30 in the morning!