Author |
Message |
Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 11:33 am
I'm sure you can, War. All breads freeze well, as far as I know.
|
Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 12:36 pm
Um, we might want to keep in mind what Julieboo posted in another thread. She doesn't cook (maybe doesn't know how to cook?). Hehehe, we could always start a Let's Teach Julieboo How to Cook thread. Or we could make that Julieboo and Juju. Bigdog does all the cooking hereabouts.
|
Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 12:45 pm
They sell that Eziekial bread in the health food section of many grocery stores here and it's often sold frozen. This is my bread of choice : Manitowoc Ovens I get Multi-Grain and the Healthy Beginnings Harvest Grain. I like nuts and grains and bird food like stuff in my bread! They have it in all the grocery stores here but I'm not sure about outside of Wisconsin. If you've seen "Supersize Me", I think they were featured in the section about school food. That school in the movie where they changed the school food to be healthier...that school is in the city where I live.
|
Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 2:15 pm
Ezekial bread is great with a little olive oil and garlic brushed on it and then broiled!! Juju..i think that's a great idea. Julie, you CAN learn to cook!!
|
Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 2:29 pm
Well I can use the microwave. I also know how to use a crockpot. I've even been know to put a pizza in the oven as well as hard boil eggs on the stove. So start me out slow!
|
Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 4:46 pm
I was e-mailing with a group of relatives the other day, and evils of high fructose corn sugar came up, and my niece who lives in Dallas replied that she thinks Ezekiel bread is the healthiest. I had hever heard of it.
|
Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 4:56 pm
http://www.food-for-life.com/index.asp http://www.mybloodsugar.net/foodforlife.htm
|
Chewpito
Member
01-04-2004
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 5:36 pm
Like Tishala mentioned above.. I live on lentils and brown rice/barley.. I can make a soup in less than an hour because they cook so fast. Throw in some celery,carrots,onion whatever you like..some lentils/rice/barley and spices..lots of garlic, I love curry and hot stuff. Put a dollip of yogurt (I never eat sour cream) a little grated cheese. Yum. for munchies, baby carrots,almonds, air-poped popcorn, .. I buy raw sunflower seeds and dry roast them in a cast iron skillet with golden raisins and a little tamari just till they start to pop...keep them handy at all times for snacking on. I never fry any thing. I never eat fast food. A good melon costs 3 to 4 dollars, so does a half gallon of ice cream... If you learn to enjoy real food, the benefits are huge, and the price is right.
|
Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 10:15 pm
Julieboo, don't get upset with me, but, um, how do you feed your son--and your dh? Or did you luck out like Juju by choosing a dh who cooks?
|
Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 7:21 am
Yep, my dh is the cook in this house and he loves to cook! Unfortunately he does not cook very healthily...
|
Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 7:25 am
Crystal Light. Healthy or not? Well it probably is not healthy so the question should be is it bad for you? Ingredients (at least on this raspberry flavor): water, less than 2% of natural and artificial flavor, citric acid; malic acid, sucralose and acesulfame potassium, red 40 sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate and calcium disodium EDTA.
|
Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 7:34 am
It's ok. It's better than sodas. What kind of things does he cook, I bet we can give you a healthy alternative. You can still eat pasta, just have whole wheat. If you want a cream sauce, make it with non fat half and half, but a marinara sauce is better because of all the nutrients in tomatoes. Have fried chicken, but make it with crushed triscuits and parmesean cheese and bake it instead. french fries? slice sweet potatoes, toss in a little olive oil and sprinkle a little cajun seasoning on them and bake in the oven at 450 for about 20 minutes. even roasted red potatoes aren't awful. Do you like veggies? This is one of my favorite ways to do veggies and my kids love them. I slice up my favs (brocolli, tomoatoes, carrots, squash, zuchinni, asparagus, mushrooms) put them in a ziplock bag. Season with pepper, cajun spices, garlic and just enough Italian dressing (check that it's under 5 grams of sugar) to lightly coat the veggies. Refridgerate for at least 3 hours. I just keep a big bag in the fridge and pull out for servings or snack. I will add that to romaine lettuce for a salad. It also tastes good baked at 350 for about 30 minutes too.
|
Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 7:38 am
At our grocery store in the produce section are green beans in a bag. You just poke a few holes in the bag and microwave and then toss them with a little Smart Balance or I can't believe it's butter and pepper and they are great!
|
Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 7:43 am
Annie, !!! He mainly loves to grill. He also loves looking up unusual recipes and cooking them. One of our favs is this mexican meatloaf made with rotel. He also loves to make chicken parmesan. The kind of things I am looking for are "quick fixes" like almonds or cereal I can eat out of the box or something that is already ready to eat (or close to it.)
|
Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 7:52 am
Grilling is the best way to eat healthy!!! you can do your veggies on the grill too and then he is doing all the cooking! LOL Go to the grocery store buy frozen blueberries and raspberries (just fruit no syrup). Then buy Cheerios or Uncle Sams cereal (or both). That makes a great breakfast (or lunch or dinner) Almonds and string cheese is a great snack. Take the time one Sunday and crack some eggs into a bowl, add a little milk, some chopped veggies and a little grated cheese. pour that mixture into a slighly greased muffin pan and bake. take out and then let cool. put into a ziplock bag and freeze. you will have a great easy breakfast (or lunch or dinner) that you can microwave in less than a minute.
|
Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 7:53 am
I make 'chicken sort of parmesean'. I put boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of a baking dish. pour some marinara sauce over it (I like the Classico brand) and then a little part skim mozzarella. cover with foil and bake at 350 for about an hour. serve it with green beans and a little whole wheat pasta. yum!
|
Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 7:54 am
Sucralose is Splenda. Not enough research on its toxicity or long term affects, but it was approved by the FDA. I did find this info on a site called Women to Women, whose URL wouldn't pop up. I don't know what that means. Here's what they said in two different paragraphs on the site: "So is Splenda safe? The truth is we don’t know yet. There are no long-term studies of the side effects of Splenda in humans. But the manufacturer’s own short-term studies showed that sucralose, the chemical name for Splenda, caused shrunken thymus glands and enlarged livers and kidneys in rodents. In this case, the FDA decided that because these studies weren’t based on human test animals, they were not conclusive. Of course, there are countless examples of foods and drugs that proved dangerous to humans that were first found to be dangerous to laboratory rats. So the reality is that we are the guinea pigs for Splenda." "Observational evidence shows that there are side effects of Splenda, including skin rashes/flushing, panic-like agitation, dizziness and numbness, diarrhea, muscle aches, headaches, intestinal cramping, bladder issues, and stomach pain. These show up at one end of the spectrum — the people who have an allergy or sensitivity to the sucralose molecule. But no one can say to what degree Splenda is affecting the rest of us." Red 40 is a coloring--which can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Sodium benzoate is a preservative with possible allergic reactions. It is added to protect flavor. Hopefully, Dahli pop in and respond. Basically, these additives are not what you want in a healthy diet. Why? They cause side effects in your body, triggering changes in your system--could be changes to the lining of your stomach, your esophagus, your brain, your thyroid, etc. Very complex mechanisms that protect your immunity--and they could be thrown off kilter by the ingestion of lots and lots of additives. They destroy the natural live bacteria in your system, which help to clean your system out so it is clean as a whistle inside. Which is the whole rationale behind the organic food movement. Any gastroenterologist, nutritionist, and frank doctor will agree. Water, decaff teas and you own juiced juices are better for you.
|
Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 8:08 am
I have lost just over 30lbs since January. I have done it on my own..but it is not easy. I make sure there is lots of vegis in the house. To eat healthy you do have to spend some time in preparation (I remember watching Dr. Phil about this and you have to give yourself prep time to eat right) I just simply don't buy sweets and treats for my self. (if I can help it..you have to have a little bit once in a while or you will blow your new way of eating as fast as you started it.) Here are some things I have done. I try not to eat anything after supper or before bed. I have lots of fruits and vegies on hand Quick snacks. I went and bought pre-packaged melba toast and when I don't have a lot of time I grab a few of them to eat. I also eat a lot of rice cakes - they are low fat and you can get them in different flavours. I make sure I drink a lot of water during the day. You can also add a bit of lemon juice to the water to give it flavour. I watch portion control too. It is hard as the food is so good. If you are really craving a sweet something...wait about 10-20 min. and see if you want it afterwards. Brush your teeth right after your main meal..so you get the flavour of the good supper you just ate out of your mouth. Go on line and look for quick and fast recipes so you get a variety of foods. When going to the grocery store, check labels very carefully. I always watch the fat content etc.,on many foods and decide then if I am going to buy it or not. You can buy sweet treats like chocolate pudding (ready to eat kind) that has no fat. So you can get some treats. I have a lot of gum so I can have something sweet. I also will sometimes buy the kid flavoured chicklets (no sugar) for a sweet treat. I am also now starting to enjoy some desserts...just in moderation. Watermelen is good for you...lots of water content. I used "I can't believe it's not butter" for my potatos so I can enjoy them still. You can make very quick meals to eat with rice, chicken breast (cubed and cooked on the stove..or girlled) and mixed vegies (steamed or in the microwave) - I usually use the frozen vegies to make the meal quicker. Add them all together and add a can of cream of chicken or mushroom soup.I also use some cheese grated too. Just have to watch how much of the fatty things you use. I love your idea Texannie of the eggs cooked and frozen..great idea.
|
Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 8:21 am
Yay, Skootzie. You look terrific, too!! I am with you on everything you posted. On LA Weight Loss (years ago), I learned never to eat anything after 6 pm. I just did it and it worked for me (I was a night nibbler.) Course that good habit fell by the wayside in time, I'm afraid. If you have a problem nibbling at night, abstaining after dinner is one of the most helpful habits to acquire! I also found that the old adage, to make breakfast your biggest meal, then lunch, with the lightest meal (calorie-wise) being dinner really worked. You can work toward this gradually, because it is totally contrary to how we all live. But that allows you to work off more calories during the day, and at night you have fewer left to turn into fat as you sleep! As weird as it sounds, there is something to the caution about when to eat fruits. Some fruits have lots of natural sugars--which convert to carbs in your body. I think plums (and possibly watermelon--as yummy as it is) are two. Limit bananas as they are definitely naturally higher in sugar and carbs. I was a melba toast freak for a while, too, Skootzie. (I also liked Akmak whole wheat crackers. Ever try them?) I just found myself binging on them on occasion--so have cut them out for now til I get better control over my impulses.
|
Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 8:25 am
I love Akmak!!!
|
Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 8:27 am
Herkle shared very good info on splenda/sucralose, I couldn't have said it better and even though they have exceptional marketing, I wouldn't touch it or aspartame with a 20 foot pole. Just like HP I only use Stevia in a dropper bottle, my taste for sweet has diminished greatly and watermelon and other fruits do it for us now...the whole fruit contains the fibre which the juice does not, and it balances and slows down the hit to the blood sugar it otherwise delivers. There is some evidence that Acesulfame K (potassium) is carcinogenic, our naturopath warned us against it, especially with Randy's condition and no matter what I'm just not comfortable exposing myself to chemicals anymore if at all possible especially internally. Fats are important and especially EFA's the omega 3 in fish, flax, and walnuts help the body function and shed excess weight. Nuts and seeds should be raw and oils that are refined can also wreak havoc in the body. So I tend to shy away from anything that can sit forever in clear bottles under the bright lights of the supermarkets and now buy oils from the cooler in the health food store. Congrats Skootz - some very good tips there.
|
Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 8:31 am
I just looked up Akmak on the internet...never heard of them or seen them..but they do look yummy. Another thing I forgot to mention that if I did really want something at night..I would sometimes go and have a nice herbal tea (decalf) I think coffee is not to be drank too much when losing weight..no idea why, so I just have my few cups in the morning and then try and drink decalf the rest of the day. Always have diet pop (I at the best of times will not have a regular pop as there is 10 tsp of sugar in each glass...thats a lot of sugar) I do at least one night a week try and allow myself to have a snack - usually popcorn - lightly buttered - If I deprive myself too much, I will end up going overboard. Just read labels and don't look at the price...if it is good for you and it will help you in weight loss I usually buy it as if you try to penny pinch all the food you are buying you don't get anywhere (IMHO) OK..enough again for now lol
|
Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 8:34 am
Potatoes are another no-no according to Sugar Busters. (Sigh. I love potatoes.) They are carbs and turn instantly into fat. Same is true of white rice, I'm afraid. (Now, you don't have to be perfect; just cut back on these. Way back.) Substitute alternatives that are better for you. In fact, Oprah was right when she said she cut out everything white in her diet. White means refined in many cases (bread, rice, flour) and refined means all the vitamins and minerals have been bleached out--and then chemicals added to replace those nutrients. Not what you want. You want the naturally-occurring vitamins and minerals that your body can digest and use properly. Hence, the recent enthusiasm for the darker grains--all the good stuff is still there!! (Have to watch for additives--which is why the breads mentioned above are better for you--fewest additives on the market.) ETA: They ARE yummy, Skootz, and worth trying to locate. YAY, Dahli! Hoping you'd see this. Great advice about the fish and the nuts, btw. When your bloodwork is done for a physical, your doc always looks at the good and bad cholesterol, as you know. Nothing like fish to boost that good cholesterol. I love tuna--both fresh and canned (Chicken of the Sea, water-packed, Low Sodium in the can); Salmon; Flounder; and Orange Roughy. I typically broil everything. Add squirts of fresh lemon and it is heavenly! Actually, fish is a very quick meal, too.
|
Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 8:47 am
I have very high cholesterol always have, the HDL is through the roof which makes the ratio ok, but just to show my doc I've cut my LDL cholesterol down, by increasing my water... the only thing I've changed and it's driving her nuts. ;) Even though I don't happen to believe cholesterol is the big bad boogie man everyone fears, there is a reason the body produces it and just lowering it with medication is the dummest thing ever!! Find out why it's doing that and address that. Water changed it for me, it's the darndest thing. But we need minerals so I'm also a (sea) salter and I sit in the sun ten minutes a day... oooh all the bad stuff LOL!
|
Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 8:52 am
I love Sugar Busters! Think it's a great way of living. I probably eat a little bit more whole grains than they suggest, but overall it's a wonderful plan. the hardest thing lately for me is my water consumption. i have always drinken (is that a word?) alot of water, my mom taught me that, but now working at Starbucks, I can't always scoot the restroom when needed! LOL so my water consumption has gone down.
|
|