Seriously need healthy recipe help for a picky eater

[FireDancer]

I did end up doing 30 min on my exercise bike, not as good as the gym but better then nothing I guess.

Its not just not imagining not eating once in front of me, I just know there are certain foods I won't do it with. Also I'm generally hungry when we go and don't want to sit watching him eat waiting for my food (and seriously we order so much already there is no way I'm ordering MORE) I really rather to just not go. But I doubt that is going to happen. I guess I'll try to not eat anything until the main dishes come out. I rather only go out to eat rarely (like once a month) and eat what I want for that one meal. If I'm going to just eat a salad I could make that home for cheap.

Tell you husband this. Tell him why you struggle with it and why you don't want to continue it. If he doesn't care or insists on continuing to order the appetizers get rid of him. I really mean it. I can't imagine staying with someone who cares so little about me that they refuse to compromise anything in their life.

In the mean time I would have something small before leaving the house for Chili's or wherever so you have something in your stomach. It could be a protein shake or a cliff bar or a banana, whatever. Also, drink a big glass of water with whatever it is (other than the shake maybe) and another big glass of water when he is stuffing his face in front of you. Often our brains mistake thirst for hunger and your stomach will also be full.

 

[disneyfav4ever]

Since we are talking healthy foods now. People might want to try this shelf stable brand of tofu. Tofu is made from soy. It is high in protein. This brand does not have to be refrigerated or kept in water as regular tofu does. Mori-Nu tofu. It's comes in different firmness. It can be found at most health food stores. The firmer ones are great as a substitute for egg salad.

This tofu doesn't have to be cooked although it can be. Hot tofu scramble for breakfast instead of eggs. Health food stores also have "tofu scramble" packets of seasonings, so it tastes like a spiced omelette. Tofu taco salad, (instead of meat.) Just season it with taco seasoning while heating. Or add it, cut in cubes, to a sauce or a veggie stir-fry.

The really soft, silken tofu can be made into dips & sauces. (Haven't done that yet.)

I always have at least a couple boxes of that in my pantry at any time. I use it for vegan sour cream, and for making my own salad dressings. I also like it as eggs too. And it's good for some baking, like cream-based pies. I made a pecan pie for Thanksgiving with it, so good.

 

[dngnb8]

6 Carbs to Add to Your Diet to Help You Stay Slim

By Nicci Micco, M.S., editor-at-large for EatingWell Magazine

I've never been a fan of low-carb diets: our bodies and our brains need carbohydrates to work effectively. (Find out 6 more reasons your body needs carbohydrates here.)

Of course, not all carbohydrates are created equally. First of all, fruits, dairy and vegetables are all sources of carbohydrates. And when it comes to starches, there are indeed "good" carbs (we'll get to that in a sec) and the "bad" ones that, if you eat them all the time, can raise your risk of developing diseases like heart disease and diabetes. (We're talking about doughnuts, cakes and even refined white breads.) On the flip side, eating "good carbs" in place of refined ones can reduce your risk of these very same diseases-and may even help you to lose weight because they're generally rich in fiber. </snip>

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Quinoa is in the list.

 

[Disneylvr]

6 Carbs to Add to Your Diet to Help You Stay Slim

By Nicci Micco, M.S., editor-at-large for EatingWell Magazine

I've never been a fan of low-carb diets: our bodies and our brains need carbohydrates to work effectively. (Find out 6 more reasons your body needs carbohydrates here.)

Of course, not all carbohydrates are created equally. First of all, fruits, dairy and vegetables are all sources of carbohydrates. And when it comes to starches, there are indeed "good" carbs (we'll get to that in a sec) and the "bad" ones that, if you eat them all the time, can raise your risk of developing diseases like heart disease and diabetes. (We're talking about doughnuts, cakes and even refined white breads.) On the flip side, eating "good carbs" in place of refined ones can reduce your risk of these very same diseases-and may even help you to lose weight because they're generally rich in fiber. </snip>

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Quinoa is in the list.

I read this on Yahoo today... Excellent information and above when I mentioned a not eating a high carb diet, I meant meant high in bad carbs.

 

[Imzadi]

Here are some more quinoa recipes. Included are a couple pilafs. They look pretty easy & tasty.

http://www.familyspiceblog.com/2011/11/quinoa-gluten-free-thanksgiving-side.html

 

[Friend of a Mouse]

6 Carbs to Add to Your Diet to Help You Stay Slim

By Nicci Micco, M.S., editor-at-large for EatingWell Magazine

I've never been a fan of low-carb diets: our bodies and our brains need carbohydrates to work effectively. (Find out 6 more reasons your body needs carbohydrates here.)

Of course, not all carbohydrates are created equally. First of all, fruits, dairy and vegetables are all sources of carbohydrates. And when it comes to starches, there are indeed "good" carbs (we'll get to that in a sec) and the "bad" ones that, if you eat them all the time, can raise your risk of developing diseases like heart disease and diabetes. (We're talking about doughnuts, cakes and even refined white breads.) On the flip side, eating "good carbs" in place of refined ones can reduce your risk of these very same diseases-and may even help you to lose weight because they're generally rich in fiber. </snip>

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Quinoa is in the list.

Those are good suggestions, but it is important that the OP follow the advice her doctor has given her on the number of carbs that she eats. Hopefully she can go to a diabetes class. I have diabetes and I watch my carbs.

OP: Are you testing your blood sugar? That is the single most important thing to you do. I belong to a diabetes forum, and we call it eating "to your meter". When I eat something, I test my blood sugar afterwards. If my blood sugar is at a good level, then I know that is okay for me to eat. I have found that for me, certain fruits are better than others. If you don't have a meter, you need to get one. Most insurance companies cover 1 per year. Companies will also give them to you for free. The strips can be expensive, but most companies now have programs that help pay for the strips. Freestyle has the Promise Program which lets you pay jsut $15 per month for your prescribed number of strips, even if you have insurance. Bayer (they make the Contour and the Breeze) also has a program. Some insurance companies cover a specific brand at a lower tier, so you make sure you ask. One Touch is the most common, with my insurance that brand is free.

The typical advice for a diabetic is no more than 45 grams of carbs per meal. If you get your blood sugar under control, you will also help your heart as well as your kidneys and blood pressure. I encourage you to find a diabetes forum, as they can really help you with that part of your journey.

 

[kamik86]

Thanks for everyone that has been helping me here. To not totally hijack this thread I started a new thread to track how I'm doing with my weight and eating habits here

 

[Imzadi]

I found this list. I don't know how accurate or true it is. But, I do know that when my blood sugar drops & I seriously need to eat, I crave sugary foods to try to bring the levels back up.

Also, when I was severely anemic and was undiasagnosed for along time, I craved Altoid mints, like they were going out of style. Turns out, I had a symptom called Pica. (I read some people would chew through THREE tins of Altoids in a day. ) It is a craving/desire to chew non-nutritive substances like crushed ice, chalk, toothpaste, mints, because the body is desperate to get any form of iron it can, and it thinks it can get it from these substances. Since going on heavy iron supplements, I have not not craved a single mint.

So, there could be some truth to this concept of craving other types of foods that the body has pre-referenced from past eating, as where those nutrients might be in, even in trace amounts.

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