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| Foods | Greek Yogurt - Need Ideas! | Apr 04 2009 14:24 (UTC) |
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Blend 1/2 cup greek yogurt, 1/2 cup milk and 1 cup of frozen mango. It's like ice cream....Top w/ fresh berries... |
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| Recipes | Breakfast with Farmers Cheese | Dec 04 2008 16:39 (UTC) |
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Jezebelina - in Romania, we call these sweet cheese fritters 'papanasi' (they are traditionally deep-dried and served with sour cream) - you can also add frozen fruit in the batter or add them on top, once they're done. Use raisins, rum essence, vanilla to spice them up. |
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| Recipes | Healthier comfort foods.... | Dec 04 2008 03:03 (UTC) |
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YM - the sauteed mushrooms sound great! I used some leftover apples (I think they were empire), but come to think of it, the sweeter the apple, the less sweetener you need. Adding raisins also helps - I didn't even notice that I totally forgot to sweeten the whole thing... So, I would use sweeter apples: Jonagolds, Fuji, Galas... All these ideas are great! Keep'em coming :) |
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| Recipes | Veggie/Low Cal Cookbook? | Dec 01 2008 21:24 (UTC) |
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I use the Moosewood Low-Calorie cookbook - got it on eBay for a few bucks. Ellie Krieger also has a healthy cooking book, although not vegetarian. |
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| Foods | How to Quit Sugar | Dec 01 2008 20:29 (UTC) |
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Yes, please do post them! |
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| Foods | survey | Sep 09 2008 20:48 (UTC) |
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| Ok, I'll play :) favorite... fruit: crisp apples (Jonagolds, if possible) snack: pumpkin yogurt (pumpkin puree, greek yogurt, pumpkin spices, agave nectar) w/ cereal & blackberries cereal(hot/cold): hot (steel cut oats w/ bananas and mixed berries)/ cold (Barbara's shredded spoonfuls) smoothie: banana coffee type of cookie: oatmeal raisin sandwich: smoked mozzarella, tomatoes & basil on crusty whole-grain italian food: cioppino diet drink: none nut: almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts spread: apple butter, ficoco bagel: none restaurant: any restaurant that uses fresh, local ingredients veggie: tomatoes, red peppers, corn, eggplant, zucchini, squahes bar (ex. luna bars): none binge food: hmmm, cheesecake brownies (this is more of a treat food that has the potential for over-indulgence); the one other food that I enjoy too much on occasions is fresh, crusty bread. soup/stew: chili meat/seafood: smoked trout burrito contents: always beans (no rice), veggies, yogurt appetizer: cheese (fontina, talleggio, etc), almonds, grapes icecream: none donut/pastry: none - not much of a sweets eater dinner meal: a glorious salad with fish or beans; quesadillas international food type: japanese, french muffin: banana chocolate chip, blueberry baked bread (ex. banana bread): anything with walnuts juice: none |
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| Foods | Little things you do to cut calories | Aug 18 2008 04:11 (UTC) |
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| I typically think in terms of what's worth and what's not: * Not a big fan of fried food - never have been, so no fried anything. Except maybe tofu, once in a while. * Balsamic vinegar, mustard, or yogurt instead of any salad dressing. Sometimes, I combine yogurt and mustard with thyme and horseradish.... * Oats or bread pureed in a blender to add consistency to soups. * Egg whites in cooking, always eggs in sandwiches or omelettes/frittatas. * 1/2 of the plate needs to be veggies, but I never forced myself into that (always liked vegetables). For whatever it's worth I don't eat meat and I don't have much of a sweet tooth. In the 'what's worth' category: cheese (cannot stand fat-free, skim anything - would rather not eat it; I do like low-fat milk and some fat-free yogurt, though); bread (I will always go for a fresh loaf, even if it's white sourdough); tortillas (cannot stand the chemical taste of La Tortilla Factory products). It's all about trade-offs, I guess. |
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| Foods | Whole wheat/grain bread | Aug 17 2008 22:38 (UTC) |
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| I'm very picky about my bread and usually go for the crusty multi-grain from my local bakery; here are a few suggestions: * If you are lucky enough to have a local bakery (and are willing to splurge from time to time), try whole wheat sourdough, multi-grain or other kind of whole grain varieties (bakers will be able to tell you which is best for you) * At the store, I like Whole Foods' 9-grain whole wheat sourdough and the regular whole wheat. Trader Joe's carries whole wheat pitas that are not bad. *If you must buy packaged bread, I hear good things about Rudi's Organic bread (haven't tried it, but from what I can tell it has way too much sugar for me). I buy the Ezekiel sprouted bread once in a while, but I find it dry and kind of ... meh (their sprouted burger buns are awesome, though) |
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| Vegetarian | High cal | Aug 10 2008 14:30 (UTC) |
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| Not a vegan, but vegetarian - I find that eating a lot of sugar (even fruit) makes me hungry more often (and I tend to eat more, as a result). Starches always seem to get me somehow :) - try potatoes (fingerling potatoes with arugula, olive oil and grainy mustart is a wonderful summer dish), bread (good, crusty bread is pretty calorie-dense, and in my book, always worthwhile), and other baked goodies. You can also try adding flax to your breakfast (on top of oatmeal, etc.) and give smoothies a try. When my stomach feels weird and I don't feel like eating, but I know I have a busy day and need the energy, a smoothie with frozen berries, bananas, soymilk and almond butter always does the trick. |
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| Foods | What is your favorite cereal? | Aug 10 2008 14:20 (UTC) |
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| For breakfast: * Barabara's Puffins * Barabara's Shredded Spoonfuls * Trader Joe's High Fiber Cereal * Nature's Path Flax Plus Cereal * Nature's Path Optimum Power * Grape-nuts * Shredded wheat + steel-cut oats, regular oats, multi-grain blends, wheat & rye flakes For snacks, all of the above + Kashi Go Lean & Weetabix. I like my cereal, as you can tell :) |
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| Vegetarian | Airplane food-- won't let you choose vegan and low calorie at the same time! | Aug 06 2008 17:34 (UTC) |
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| It definitely depends on the airline: * For British Airways on int'l flights, vegetarian means lots of (cheap) pasta. Not remotely low-cal.... * For Delta, vegetarian is vegan (i.e., overcooked broccoli, rice and beans). BTW, for Delta you have to call and confirm your meal choice, even if you requested a different option when you made your reservation. On the plus side, on evey flight I've gotten a vegetarian meal, I always got fresh fruit and a small salad, which others did not. |
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| Foods | Kefir! | Jul 23 2008 22:15 (UTC) |
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| I use it in my morning cereal - it's more liquid than yogurt, but it does not make the cereal soggy like milk. Because it's more sour than yogurt, I use it with sweeter fruit like mangoes or grapes. Some of my favorite combinations are: * Shredded spoonfuls with blueberries, kiwi and strawberries * Trader Joe's high fiber cereal with mangoes, blueberries and rasberries. Try adding some mint and lemon/orange zest and cinnamon and you have a glorious breakfast! |
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| Foods | Food at Work - What do you eat?? | Jul 19 2008 14:58 (UTC) |
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| I snack a lot (and spend a lot of time at work). My lunches typically include fish, veggies and some side dish (rice/polenta/etc.) I don't do meat and I find that starch-only lunches like pasta salads make me sluggish. I have a whole repertoire of snacks. Here's a selection: * Miso soup packets from Trader Joe's * Carob spirulina bites from Whole Foods * Cereal, fruit & yogurt - sometimes I eat them together, sometimes separately * Almond butter * Hummus * Crudites (whatever is in season) * Cheese (although I hate the plastic taste of Baby Bels and the like) * Milk & soymilk * Kavli or Ryvita crackers I also keep a frozen meal in the freezer for emergencies. |
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| Foods | How many cals? | Jul 10 2008 12:28 (UTC) |
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| It depends on the day (and how much I ate the day before): if dinner the day before was light, then I'll have a bigger breakfast; or, the reverse, if I had a rich dinner, breakfast will be on the lighter side (note that I am maintaining, and not looking to lose). In terms of calories, breakfast can range anywhere from 300 to 700 calories. Typically, breakfast and lunch are the most substantial meals for me with a light dinner. |
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| Foods | Good Snacks under 200 calories | Jul 01 2008 23:40 (UTC) |
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| I find that a high-fiber/protein combo keeps me full the longest - here are some of my favories: * Ryvita crackers with cottage cheese and cherry tomatoes * Polenta wedges with feta and cherry tomatoes * Crudites (baby carrots, broccoli, summer squash) with hummus * Apples w/ almond butter * Greek yogurt with apple sauce, berries and a weetabix biscuit crumbled on top I am not a big fan of energy bars mostly because of the high sugar content, but I do get these spirulina chunks at my local WholeFoods - 2 dollars worth will last me a few weeks. I also bake my own oat/nut/fruit bars. |
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| Recipes | fresh mint? | Jun 24 2008 03:21 (UTC) |
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| I absolutely love mint with berries: cereal, yogurt or kefir, strawberries, blueberries, cinnamon & mint = perfect breakfast in my book. There is a feta/watermelon/mint salad that has got some traction on some other boards. Check http://www.nigella.com/recipes/recipe.asp?art icle=1253 I personally haven't tried it, but I do make a variation of this - smoked salmon, mint, melon/cantaloupe, and lots of lemon juice and cracked pepper. |
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| Foods | Whats the best cereal? | Jun 13 2008 15:10 (UTC) |
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| My favorites: Trader Joe's High Fiber Cereal, Nature's Path Heritage Flakes, Barbara's Cinnamon Puffins, Barbara's Shredded Spoonfuls - I find that these keep me full the longest if I combine them with milk/yogurt and some fruit. Typically, I use the sweeter ones (puffins and spoonfuls) with tart fruit (strawberries, blackberies) and the first two with fruit that is often sweeter (mangoes, cherries, etc.) | |||
| Foods | What foods do you eat & dont? | Jun 10 2008 20:43 (UTC) |
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| Forgetcasagemas - I only eat eggs once a week because (a) I like them fresh off the pan and (b) I don't like to eat them for dinner (while breakfasts are too hectic). This leaves me with the week-ends - when I definitely enjoy them... | |||
| Foods | What foods do you eat & dont? | Jun 06 2008 00:37 (UTC) |
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| Daily (or almost): beans or lentils, dairy (yogurt, cottage cheese, kefir, etc.), veggies (I get antsy without my daily salad), apples, fish, bread. Once a week or so: eggs Have not in a really long time: meat, sweets, ice cream, chocolate (don't really crave them, so I guess I'm lucky) |
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| Foods | Whole Foods | Apr 20 2007 17:54 (UTC) |
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| One thing you can do is go online and check their specials (they vary from one region to another, I believe): http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/spec ials/index.html I usually go to WH for two things: (a) treats and (b) stuff that I cannot find elsewhere.
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| Maintaining | hard time maintaining! | Apr 20 2007 16:40 (UTC) |
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| Adding to what united so nicely explained, I realized that what I needed to re-assess is the thrill of seeing the scale drop yet another pound. Re-train my brain to be thrilled that my weight is the same.... |
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| Maintaining | Afraid to loosen up | Apr 18 2007 17:36 (UTC) |
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| Hi - In slightly the same boat here, I still do a rough calorie-count (can't help it), but I am trying to listen to my body first (food choices are no longer an issue, so I know what I am eating is nutritious and w/o too much fat): someone told me once to stop 3 bites before I feel full. I think that by learning when to stop and paying close attention to what your body tells you, you can maintain successfully (on the eating side at least). Any other advice? | |||
| Weight Loss | cut sugar lose weight? | Apr 16 2007 20:55 (UTC) |
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| Hi - I have tried to eliminate obvious sources of sugar for the past year and here's what I found (my case may not apply to others, of course): * I don't crave sugar-laden foods any longer (I used to loooove milk chocolate, gummy bears, various pastries). * If I do end up eating sweets (e.g., a slice of birthday cake when I can't avoid it, etc.), my cravings spike through the roof and I feel very close to bingeing on anything. * I re-discovered the full flavor of fruits & vegetables. I have always enjoyed fruit, but I certainly appreciate them more now. * I am not as irritable as before, and yes, leaving out sugar did help me lose weight. I don't credit my entire weight loss process to eliminating sugar, but it's certainly helped :) |
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| Foods | Good (cheap) sources of protein | Apr 16 2007 18:37 (UTC) |
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Hi Claire - I have found cottage cheese and farmer's cheese incredibly helpful. Farmer's cheese is a little bit more expensive, but does not have the pearled texture of cottage cheese, and I prefer it just because it is more natural. Eggs (esp. egg whites) are also a good source of protein: my mother always baked the left-over egg whites after cooking various dishes that only required egg yolks. You can use them in sandwiches, wraps, etc. Other options are tofu (if you like it), low-fat yogurt or kefir (a lot less fat and sugar than lf yogurt or soy yogurt), beans, almonds. I usually have a smoothie and some almonds after my workouts... Hope this helps. |
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| Foods | Legal Seafood restaurant | Apr 14 2007 18:50 (UTC) |
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| I was at a Legal Sea Food restaurant a couple of days ago and my friend ordered the lobster bisque - it looked delicious, but way too heavy for my taste. I ended up getting the chilled shrimp & mussel salad. It was very good, not expensive and didn't ruin my mood afterwards :). The grilled calamari salad also looked good, and so did the salmon (they give you several side options for the main entrees, including broccoli and other veggies). Enjoy! | |||
| Weight Loss | Whats your FAVORITE food? | Mar 22 2007 20:20 (UTC) |
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Lots of favorite foods - these make the top as of late:
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| The Lounge | Gift ideas | Mar 21 2007 16:32 (UTC) |
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| Thank you all - you are such life-savers! Very much appreciated :) | |||
| The Lounge | Gift ideas | Mar 20 2007 21:09 (UTC) |
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| Oh - thank you so much, that Web site is wonderful. Fishing, err, he can't sit still for a moment, fishing would be rather challenging :):) | |||
| Foods | The Perfect Breakfast...what's yours? | Mar 20 2007 15:20 (UTC) |
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| 2 Trader Joe's wheat or blueberry waffles (toasted), topped with mixed berries and yogurt. -or- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (cooked in water with walnuts and cinnamon), topped with banana pieces and strawberries. |
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| Weight Loss | going away to italy | Mar 16 2007 17:16 (UTC) |
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Snackers - Italian food is such a mixed blessing! My doom came in the form of fresh tomato and mozarella sandwiches (they were portable, easy to grab on the street corner, not terribly expensive, and perfect for tourists like us). Most use white foccacia or similar bread...The second trap was the gellato, way too many varieties, way too tempting. If I go again, I would make an effort to plan my food better (have fruit and almonds as snacks to stop cravings/hunger in areas that are expensive and tourist-friendly, and enjoy Italian food in moderation at regular meals). They also make awesome salads and appetizers, and the portions are actually small (compared to American restaurants). Try the appetizers and split a main dish - this will give you the best of Italian cuisine and will not bust your weight loss process. |
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