Anyone ever made a lifestyle change re: food?

[momto2girls]

momto2girls, we pretty much eat in all the time. Those 6 places (actually 4 because I don't eat McDs and Popeyes) get old quick when it's your only option. So I appreciate all the recipes!

Good! That shouldn't be too hard for you to do then. There really are a ton of great recipes out there if you don't mind cooking. I'm sure that I would enjoy many of them if I liked cooking and if we didn't have so many restaurant options nearby.

 

[PrincessKitty1]

I love the new Ziploc steamer bags.....they are so easy and make all veggies taste great. Just put the veggies in with a little seasoning and nuke! Love them!

I changed my diet two years ago to low carb. I, too, lost my gallbladder but have no problems since then.

Beth

I haven't heard of these--sounds great! I'll definitely try them.

 

[Dashzap]

I have a bunch of different spices and rubs from Penzey's (look them up online if you haven't heard of them) and that helps me have a different taste even if I had chicken every single night.

I second the Penzey's recommendation. I am on a low sodium diet because of high blood pressure. Penzey's has some salt-free spice mixes as well as really good spices of all sorts. I just bought their Green Goddess dressing mix (salt free) on someone's recommendation but haven't tried it yet.

I am lucky enough to have a Penzey's store in my town.

Even basic things, like cinnamon, taste better from Penzey's. I found I had to use three times as much of the stuff from the supermarket to get the same flavor as Penzey's.

http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/shophome.html

 

[Master Mason]

You need to learn to use spices, you can do incredible things with spices to make your food taste good and different, it does not have to be salt.

My dad had his first heart attack when I was 16, so I learned to cook with very little to no salt.

Also, if you use salt use Kosher salt, it has better flavor so you can use a lot less to accomplish the same thing.

 

[Master Mason]

I second the Penzey's recommendation. I am on a low sodium diet because of high blood pressure. Penzey's has some salt-free spice mixes as well as really good spices of all sorts. I just bought their Green Goddess dressing mix (salt free) on someone's recommendation but haven't tried it yet.

I am lucky enough to have a Penzey's store in my town.

Even basic things, like cinnamon, taste better from Penzey's. I found I had to use three times as much of the stuff from the supermarket to get the same flavor as Penzey's.

http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/shophome.html

I too buy all my spices from Penzeys, just got a box today infact.

Another thought is you can learn to make your own sauces and stuff which will have better flavor and you can control what is in it.

I have started making all of my own Mayo, Mustard etc.

 

[Dashzap]

I have started making all of my own Mayo, Mustard etc.

Brilliant! Does the mayo keep for a while in the fridge? Is it very perishable? Do you buy pasteurized eggs to make it?

How do you make your mustard? Add something to dry mustard?

 

[WDW~Lover]

DH and I are on restricted diets as per our doctors. Mine is low-fat due to my late gall bladder (may Chester rest in peace) and DH's is low-sodium due to his high blood pressure. This change is not temporary - we basically have to eat like this the rest of our lives.

A nutritionist put me on a regimented 1,400 calories of veggies, fruits and proteins with just enough yummy breads and fats to piss me off. I love fruit and cereal/breads, so I'm there. My problem is that I am running out of non-boring veggies and meats. I like chicken and steak, crab legs and lobster. Eggs are ok. Not that crazy about fish, especially smelly kinds. I do like tuna and tuna salad but have to watch my mayo intake. My body can't handle peanut butter (even the reduced fat kind) or any fatty meat. So basically I'm running out of proteins.

We are going on a month of low everything, fresh everything and we are about to die of boring food. We've eaten more chicken and frozen veggies than two people should have to and if I eat one more freakin' carrot stick I'll turn into one.

So please tell me how you made the lifestyle change and survived. I mean how will I booze and grub this spring? And any really great recipes are appreciated!!

I have been doing this for many, many years. But I am on now a MUCH more restricted diet due to Acid reflux and a spasm problem in my throat they are still trying to diagnose. I have not even eaten meat in at least a month now. I love eating this way, I feel better and enjoy it! I cannot even use any spices, or eat any sweets unless they are sugar free cookies.
It has not bothered me at all.


as far as proteins I eat ALOT of egg whites and yogurt with granola. You might want to throw a protein shake in there daily with maybe a banana or strawberries and blueberries.
you can do chix burgers and boca burgers which are excellent. You need to go through a list of proteins and try to pull out what looks good to you.