I'm thinking on the foods. I'm going to check labels at the HFS this weekend for you... see what I see. (I never made it over there last weekend)
As for comfort... this may sound insane but I'm serious about it. Do you do any needlework? I know that sounds weird, but I just took up knitting and I find it sooooo relaxing and centering! And it's nice 'cause I'm already making Christmas presents for people. I know you guys don't have a lot of expendable income, but needles aren't too expensive and at first you'll be practicing on cheapie yarn.... it would be up to you later if you wanted to splurge on some of the more expensive stuff. There are classes at knitting/yarn shops and lots of community centers have them, too. Or better yet, see if you can find someone who knits to show you how. That's great for just the beginning bits--- take a class to learn the more advanced stuff. My Mom cross stiches and finds that very relaxing. And you can buy kits for not too much money. All you need is a kit and needles. I don't care for cross stitch 'cause it's so tiny and I get frustrated at the precision of it. I'm much more into quick and broad movements! (My paintings are super-sized and very full of movement! I don't "do" small and detailed. Hullo! ADD much!? )
Also, lots of people find gardening very comforting. It's that whole getting your hands in the earth thing.
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I know you guys don't have a lot of expendable income, but needles aren't too expensive and at first you'll be practicing on cheapie yarn.... it would be up to you later if you wanted to splurge on some of the more expensive stuff. There are classes at knitting/yarn shops and lots of community centers have them, too. Or better yet, see if you can find someone who knits to show you how. That's great for just the beginning bits--- take a class to learn the more advanced stuff. My Mom cross stiches and finds that very relaxing. And you can buy kits for not too much money. All you need is a kit and needles. I don't care for cross stitch 'cause it's so tiny and I get frustrated at the precision of it. I'm much more into quick and broad movements! (My paintings are super-sized and very full of movement! I don't "do" small and detailed. Hullo! ADD much!? 
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