protein-filled snacks/foods.....
Posted By: tiramisu.............all for starters *grin*...NM on 2007-02-06
In Reply to: I need help staying awake. I'm so sleepy. Any suggestions? - AzMT
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Judy is right..... high protein, low carb foods
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snacks
right now it's pistachios. I bought a big bag on impulse (boo!) at Sam's the other day. Bad news. Seriously bad news. I try not to keep snacks around the house. and I NEVER eat at my desk. That just leads to all kinds of bad habits and triggers.
The other snack/meal portion that I'm loving right now is carrot sticks and hummus.
I'm trying really hard to make 2009 my year of change. Not having anything with flour or sugar, or any kind of snack food is part of that.
snacks
I actually lost all faith in the South Beach diet when I heard that the creator takes an anticholesterol drug. He says it's for preventive measures, but if his diet is that good, he shouldn't need to prevent it.
I am following a primarily raw diet. Anything plant based that isn't cooked is fair game. I personally think that the myths about carrots having too much sugar to be healthy is just that - a myth. If it's plant-based from nature and in its natural form then it's good for you. The pistachios are yummy, but not actually that good because they've been roasted. The roasting removes a lot of the basic enzymes that make them good.
I do love raw cashews, though. Haven't had those in a while.
I also haven't had anything that had flour or sugar in it in a week now. It's amazing how much less puffy I am and I've noticed a difference on the scale already.
Different things work for different people, so I say whatever works for you and keeps you happy and healthy is a good thing.
Awesome snacks...(sm)
Crackers topped with cream cheese and pepper jelly.
Any ideas for sweet low-cal snacks?
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Have him keep his snacks out of sight, even if it means warm soda. Makes a big difference! Out in
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not OP but protein I would think...
sweetbreads, for example, very popular in the south and also in places like Argentina...they are neither sweet nor are they bread...they are organ meats....like liver or the heart, etc.....
to all posters - many cultures do indulge in lots of different ways/foods.....so I wouldn't be so quick to judge..until you find out first-hand by trying/tasting/indulging...
Have a great holiday in whichever way you choose to indulge and cook!!
What do you want for your main protein item?
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alternative forms of protein
Don't make meat the centerpiece of your meals. Legumes & grains can be combined to make complete proteins. It's healthier & MUCH cheaper. Buy a great vegetarian cookbook, like Moosewood by Mollie Katzen.
I make my own nonfat yogurt 2 gallons at a time, then strain it. I use the whey as a buttermilk substitute to make my own bread. Sounds time-consuming, but it's really not. It's simple & can mostly be done while I'm working. Cost: yogurt about 3 dollars a gallon, bread (more nutritious than anything you can buy) about 35 cents a loaf.
alternative forms of protein
Don't make meat the centerpiece of your meals. Use it like a condiment, as in Asian cooking. Legumes & grains can be combined to make complete proteins. It's healthier & MUCH cheaper. Buy a great vegetarian cookbook, like Moosewood by Mollie Katzen.
I make my own nonfat yogurt 2 gallons at a time, then strain it. I use the whey as a buttermilk substitute to make my own bread. Sounds time-consuming, but it's really not. It's simple & can mostly be done while I'm working. Cost: yogurt about 3 dollars a gallon, bread (more nutritious than anything you can buy) about 35 cents a loaf.
I get blocks of cheese at Costco, cut it into smaller chunks & freeze some of it. This makes it kind of crumbly but it still melts fine & can be used in recipes.
Protein shakes and lots of water, also -sm
eat a salad w/o a lot of dressing or extra stuff, keep it simple, lettuce, tomato, cucumber (if you like them), small amount of fat-free or low-fat dressing to give it some taste. I am biting the bullet today and starting my diet for good today, check out www.liquiddietdiscussion.com - good support board for a mostly liquid diet though. So if you still have a lot to lose check it out. I will have 5 shakes a day, salad, protein bar, and a reg. dinner, and soup througout the day so I will "eat" 6 x a day. I have dieted like this before (nutrisystems years ago) and the key is eating every 2-3 hours, plus drinking lots of water. Granted this diet I am doing is a bit extreme but there are worse one out there with a lot less calories. This one is about 1100 a day. But I have 70-80 pounds to lose and health-wise it is time for extreme measures before I get DM or joint problems, already have back problems and have had 1 gout attack (nasty), not on meds and want to keep it that way!
omelettes. eggs are economical protein
We like to have an omelette buffet about twice per month. We prepare all the family's favorite add-ins (diced ham, cooked potato, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, etc) and everyone chooses their own. Put 2 eggs in a quart-sized ziploc bag, seal the bag and simply squish the eggs by hand, then add your favorite ingredients. Remove as much of the air as you can, seal, and place all the bags in a large pot of boiling water for about 10 minutes (so as to not get each person's confused, you can write names on the bags with permanent marker). We add cheese after they're done, which the omelettes will slide right out of the bag. We just serve hot fresh biscuits and sliced navel oranges at the table to complete the meal. Everyone enjoys having their omelette their way and they're all done at the same time so no one's omelette gets cold. It only costs about $1 per person.
Well, you should care. Clearly, you are not God filled otherwise
you wouldn't have such negative, uncaring thinking about Christmas and not merely assume that it's all about commercialism.
I filled in the cracks
I filled in the cracks with sheet rock filler/mud, then put a primer on to make it look texturized and then paint over that. Of course it was my bedroom and I wanted it to look texturized walls. It looked great. But am now taking it down and sheet rocking the walls so it is done right and better insulated. But you will save yourself time if you buy a decent primer before you put on your color paint. Good luck
Filled up Sunday - $93.00 - yea SUV ... nm
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2.26!! Filled up my SUV for 45.00 - and it was empty!
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I was on a high protein, low carb diet some years ago and
actually felt great. I lost 27 pounds and looked better than I had in many years. I keep wanting to discipline myself enough to do that again. As far as low carb, I cut out almost all breads, cereal, pasta, etc., but ate fruit (which I think is high in carbs) and ate a lot of nuts. I really felt very good and my self esteem was so much better than now. Good luck to you!
It doesn't have to be filled with china. SM
You can put anything in there with the china. Books, pictures, knick knacks, whatever you feel looks good. It would be nice to add some color, since glassware is clear and china might be light.
My days are filled with happiness
and not anger. I get out of the house and I unfortunately do not have any roses to smell right now. May be I will buy some. I do lead a pleasant life, and again I am not confused. Again, have a nice day. Over and out.
checked the schedule, even filled out the
other info from my tax return.
I meant to say didn't get the Xanax filled. nm
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My days are filled with happiness, not anger
and do not dwell on things that happened 13 years ago like some. We were on here talking about 1 thing and when you interject like you did, then the whole subject opened up again. I am sorta you are a confused person. Take a break- get out of the house, smell the roses, lead a pleasant life.
happy filled with laughter and love
nm.
I filled out the form tons of times, but
then would never actually stick it in the mail.. I think I tried that coffee once & it was really good.. me and dh quit drinking coffe, I'm more of a cold weather person with coffee, but I have a Starbucks Mocha frapp every morning, or in the afternoon (if I have to get up and leave) but I stick it in the freezer & let it get slushy, yuummmoo
Deviled eggs!!! Nice and mushy, full of protein! MMmmmm nm
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I'd love to see the recipe! Choc, PB - got protein and good carbs! Plus antioxidants! nm
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Filled up the Bounder for our first trip last week. It cost $897.52.
We will probably camping longer and routing very cautiously this year. No more spur-of-moment long-distance trips.
I'm having good luck with Slimfast Optima. Keeps you filled for hours
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foods
I think you may be on to something with the diet - I worked with someone once who also had 3 boys and the youngest had some behavior probs that sound similar to your son's. . She changed his diet - cut out sugar and some other things (can't remember what) and she said he was like a completely different child. . It sounds nearly impossible that diet could make that much difference, but maybe it does. . I also agree you should keep searching for a counselor/psychiatrist until you find one that can help.
what are the 6 bad foods?
I really did not see that on her web site, but I do need to lose a little weight. I have never had a problem until this perimenopause, and now, I have middle aged spread! It is a little hard on my ego and my knees!
foods that I will not eat is...sm
Is head cheese. Other than that, I will eat anything, aside from insects. Anything spicy, and I mean seriously spicy, is my favorite. Seafood, including raw (sushi, oysters and alike) is my favorite. Organ meats are awsome. I make the best chopped liver. I also make my own schmaltz. No opinions on goat voiced here, but it is excellent. I die and go to heaven for Indian food. I have learned to make my own, including naan. You people are making me hungry. My husband is disgusted by what I eat, but I say great, more for me!
foods that I will not eat is...sm
Is head cheese. Other than that, I will eat anything, aside from insects. Anything spicy, and I mean seriously spicy, is my favorite. Seafood, including raw (sushi, oysters and alike) is my favorite. Organ meats are awsome. I make the best chopped liver. I also make my own schmaltz. No opinions on goat voiced here, but it is excellent. I die and go to heaven for Indian food. I have learned to make my own, including naan. You people are making me hungry. My husband is disgusted by what I eat, but I say great, more for me!
I agree and I, too, try to eat foods without--sm
all these additives, such as hormone free chicken and no antibiotics. Finding foods without these are costly and difficult to find, but worth the cost to me.
As far as any warnings, I doubt it. They only warn about what the FDA tells them to warn about. Unless forced, they will not disclose anything, and that includes the pet food, as well. It is really sad when we cannot even trust our food manufacturers to potentially threaten our very lives with these things, just to make a buck!
I will be going to Whole Foods today to look for some of that - thanks! (nm)
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native foods
Coca-Cola, Little Debbie, Moon Pie, Krystal burgers (like White Castle)
Please research commercial pet foods
Please read this article, Iams is not a good food, there are many many out there that are, just not found at the grocery store. Vets do not know either, they are not taught animal nutrition in the vet schools which are subsidized by the pet food companies. I was horrified when I found this information out, please please inform yourself on this subject and if you find the below article too lengthy, just Google commercial pet food ingredients and you will be horrified such as I was when I finally decided to research this after my Collie died covered in cancer. All for the animals.
http://www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359&more=1cat=286
OK, foods and cities, a few matches. Add your
Pizza: NYC Burritos: SF and Chicago Italian: New Haven (yep)
Chinese? Steak? Indian?.......................................
What are your thoughts on organic foods?
Do you try to buy them wherever possible, or only if you happen to pick them up in error? If you intentionally buy them, why? Do they taste better, are they better for you, do you believe you're helping the environment? http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/13/cl.organics/index.html Organic vs. conventional: What do experts say?By Amy Spindler CookingLight.com The organic market is growing at a steady pace of nearly 20 percent annually, and that translates into organic alternatives in nearly every grocery aisle -- from snack foods to frozen meals to baked goods. "Everyone wants to be healthy and these foods convey an aura of health," says Marion Nestle, Ph.D., professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health at New York University and author of "What to Eat." Here, experts compare some of the benefits and drawbacks of going organic. Are organic products more nutritious?A few small studies have shown that some organic foods contain higher nutrient levels than conventional ones. For example, a recent study showed that organic ketchup had 57 percent more of the antioxidant lycopene than regular ketchup. But the wholesale claim that organics are more nutritious than conventional is ahead of the science. "More research is needed before it can be stated that organic foods provide more nutritional value," says Connie Diekman, M.Ed., R.D., director of university nutrition at Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri. Organic foods may have other benefits, though. Charles Benbrook, Ph.D., chief scientist at The Organic Center, asserts that some organic products are less processed, which means they may contain fewer chemically adulterated ingredients (think hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, and preservatives). Bottom line: "Read labels and look at each product in its own right," Benbrook says. An organic potato chip may contain as many calories and saturated fat grams as a conventional chip. "The price premiums associated with processed organic food are not as great as the premiums charged for organic whole foods," Benbrook says. Are organic products healthier for the environment?What's best for the environment is hotly debated among experts. "There is no scientifically accepted evidence that organic foods are better for the environment. Organic production allows natural pesticides, which can be toxic to humans and wildlife," says Alan McHughen, Ph.D., professor of botany and plant sciences at the University of California, Riverside. Organic fertilizers may also contain harmful bacteria, such as E. coli. Plus, organic farming yields only 75 to 90 percent of the crop of conventional systems, meaning that more land must be planted in order to have an equal return. Organic advocates counter that chemicals used in conventional farming spread far beyond the fields where they are applied and have unintended consequences. "Synthetic pesticides have been linked to developmental and neurological problems," Benbrook says. "Organics eliminate synthetic pesticides and the damage they do to farmers, land, and drinking water." Organic regulations also prohibit the use of genetic modification -- another thorny issue with as-yet unclear implications for the environment. Bottom line: Focus on foods' benefit to your immediate environmen -- i.e. your body -- first. "A good diet means variety, balance, and moderation, regardless of the farming method that produced the food," McHughen says.
considered quality foods by whom? sm
I have heard many negative things about both of these pet foods for years. I do not consider them to be quality foods, by a long shot, and this was even before the tainted food scandal. That's what I am talking about.
Yeps lots of fav foods too
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I'm not picky and like most foods that others hate.
But, I won't touch chicken salad with a 10-foot pole! Hate the stuff! And ketchup. Ack! What a terrible way to use wonderful tomatoes!
Resist genetically engineered foods!
They think it might be related to the pet food problem because right now genetically engineered grains are only allowed in pet food. Some think it might be what's wiping out the honey bees and other pollinators. Some food is wind pollinated, like corn, but this could really limit our diets. Countries like China are big into these crops, and I was reading that in California, they are or were trying to pass laws that would prevent people from having any say about our food. Cross-pollination is pretty hard to prevent, so evening allowing them to be grown could be devastating. And they are being grown here, apparently, by big companies like Monsato (sp?).
What foods are native to your area of the country
Over years I have noticed that certain areas don't sell things I used to have growing up. Wondered what kind of things are in your parts of the country.
Two products we had in New England were:
Fluff - It's not like any marshmallow cream. It's light and fluffy and sooooo good. Make a peanut butter sandwich with it and you've got a fluffernutter (oh how I miss fluff).
Moxie - My dad lived on this stuff. I thought it was disgusting but never saw it anywhere else. It's a soda, and dad said it is made from natural ingredients. When you first drink it, it tastes like Sarsaparilla, but it makes you burp and comes up like kerosene (although I haven't drank kerosene before, but that's what it's like).
In California we have what is called an It's it. It is two oatmeal cookies with a nice thick chunk of vanilla ice cream between covered in chocolate. Never have found them outside of Calif. I believe the factory in in San Francisco.
Pet food - is there a web site that lists all the foods being recalled? nm
Worried about my golden retriever.
Saw on Yahoo about stockpiling foods/staples in anticipation (sm)
of prices continuing to go up and up. I do tend to keep my freezer and pantry fairly well filled. Certain things seem to go on sale in cycles and I try to take advantage of that. Do grow a garden and may very well enlarge it this year. Anyone else have suggestions on helping to defray the cost of putting food on the table.
Agree with this. Regular aerobics and no white foods/sugars. nm
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My sister has multiple cats who require differnt foods. sm
She feeds them in separate rooms. She gives them 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the evening to eat. The overweight cat has become beautifully normal-weighted over the past year. They all do well with this arrangement as cats are only munchers cause we keep the food available all the time. I actually started restricting food times for my cats as well and they are all doing great. Hope this helps.
Iams and Science Diet are considered quality pet foods and they
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another recipe..stuffed peppers and impossible pie are staple foods..sm
that I've made for over 30 years....Hayseed, wish you lived closer, I'd bring you over a batch of stuffed peppers. They probably wouldn't be as good as your mom's though. Cat
Big-Batch Cheeseburger Bake
Satisfy cheeseburger lovers with an easy-bake version you can whip up in minutes with Bisquick® mix.
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1 1/2 |
lb (at least 80%) ground beef |
1 1/4 |
cups chopped onions (about 2 large) |
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can (10 3/4 oz) condensed Cheddar cheese soup |
1 1/4 |
cups Green Giant® frozen mixed vegetables, if desired |
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cup milk |
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cups Original Bisquick® mix |
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cup water |
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cups shredded Cheddar cheese (about 5 oz) |
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Heat oven to 375°F. Generously spray bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in soup, vegetables and milk. |
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In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix and water until moistened. Spread evenly in pan. Spread beef mixture over batter. Sprinkle with cheese. |
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Bake uncovered 35 minutes. |
Do not add cheese before baking. Bake 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. |
I agree about minimal dairy, but nothing wrong with grains IMO (unless you're a raw foods faddist
or have some sort of special dietary needs. Seeds and nuts are great, but keep in mind that they tend to be high in fat so shouldn't be used *too* heavily.
Failed to mention replace high calorie foods with low calorie....
Stay away from pizza, cinnmon rolls and biscuits. Traded regular snack food for fruit and veggies, apples, carrot sticks. The first two weeks are the hardest.
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