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Hoping for educational input here. i do try to eat healthy. That's not to say that I don't have any junk food, but i attempt to moderate it. The latest fad seems to be "Gluten free" diets, that are heavy on protein sources (meat or substitute). I think some of these diets are just a "newly packaged Atkins diet", and I never found those to be particularly healthy for anyone.
I am not 'anti-carb", because if you are active, I believe that we need the carbs for energy. But I do understand the recent data, that suggests things like corn syrup or wheat gluten can cause a "spike" in your blood-sugar that can be very unhealthy. I guess I am 'partially" buying into the "gluten free" fad, because I have reduced my bread and pasta consumption. But I don't really intend to eliminate it either.
For me lately? Breakfast is either a Protein shake with mixed nuts and maybe a banana. Broken up by the occasional scrambled eggs (maybe twice per week).
Lunch: Canned "progresso" soup, mixed up with leftovers, such as rice or chicken from the previous nights dinner. I know that canned soup is high in sodium.....it's just SO much easier. Minestrone is a staple.
Dinner: Sometimes meatless, sometimes not. But usually a protein source (lean meat or fish) with rice or a potato and mixed veggies.
Guilty Pleasures? Corn chips and salsa!!
So how are you all eating these days? What has made a big difference for you?
And OneToo, I know that you are Vegan- what do you eat for dinner (or for your larger meal of the day)? I guess this is just a survey to compare notes.
I am not 'anti-carb", because if you are active, I believe that we need the carbs for energy. But I do understand the recent data, that suggests things like corn syrup or wheat gluten can cause a "spike" in your blood-sugar that can be very unhealthy. I guess I am 'partially" buying into the "gluten free" fad, because I have reduced my bread and pasta consumption. But I don't really intend to eliminate it either.
For me lately? Breakfast is either a Protein shake with mixed nuts and maybe a banana. Broken up by the occasional scrambled eggs (maybe twice per week).
Lunch: Canned "progresso" soup, mixed up with leftovers, such as rice or chicken from the previous nights dinner. I know that canned soup is high in sodium.....it's just SO much easier. Minestrone is a staple.
Dinner: Sometimes meatless, sometimes not. But usually a protein source (lean meat or fish) with rice or a potato and mixed veggies.
Guilty Pleasures? Corn chips and salsa!!
So how are you all eating these days? What has made a big difference for you?
And OneToo, I know that you are Vegan- what do you eat for dinner (or for your larger meal of the day)? I guess this is just a survey to compare notes.
Since we have a salad bar at work, that's what I often have for lunch..Today was typical -- spinach, carrots, some chicken and a hard-boiled egg with a little mayo. The cafeteria makes good soup so sometimes I have that.
For a snack I had a banana and some soup crackers.
Dinner was a small plate of nachos , a carrot with some beet hummus and a few fresh figs. I will eat something else before bed probably. Maybe some blueberries in a little plain yoghurt or some walnuts. Or both.
I am eating okay. What has made a big difference for me is cutting way back on sugar, which eliminates most processed food. (including Progresso soup because of the added sweeteners. It used to be my "go-to" soup.) I don't shy away from meat, but I don't eat a lot of it. I don't eat store bought bread -- it has too much sugar.and tastes like crap to me now.
Guilty pleasure -- chips and guacamole. And three cups of coffee every morning.
And I try to stick to Healthy Vegan.
You can be a vegan and still eat junk.
If I go to the gym early I have a protein shake with fruit and spinach immediately after.
Then when I get home I have some Tempeh and fruit and nuts.
If I don't go to the gym first I don't have the shake.
Sometimes I do oatmeal and fruit/nuts
Snack: carrots/crackers and hummus
Lunch: Tofu stir fry with veggies and brown rice, or a veggie wrap with vegan sausage or vegan chicken.
I do pasta sometimes too. I put fresh spinach in my sauce.
Snack: Apple with Peanut butter..........or perhaps a protein shake with fruit and veggies
Dinner: A big Salad with lots of lettuce (red leaf lettuce) all kinds of veggies, and some kind of vegan "meat"
I try to stay away form sugar too....I am always checking the sugar content of stuff, and I will NOT eat "fake" lab created sugar.
I've never had Tempeh. What is it like and how do you fix it?
I just cook it in a pan with coconut oil.
And add some fruit and nuts.
You can marinate it too for more flavor.
It has a lot of protein!!
I do eat less meat these days. Like Jersey, I enjoy cheese, but in moderation.
My Gluten consumption has decreased, but as I said, I still like bread and pasta (in moderation)
Ex-J, our breadmaker died a few years back. I guess it's time to buy a new one.
OneToo- thanks for the examples. Have you ever had a Veggeie burrito bowl at Chipoltes? They have a spicy tofu that is awesome. Rice, beans, Fajitas (grilled peppers) guacamole, salsa, and lettuce. Hopefully that meets your standards, but I love it.
I love the Sofritas at Chipotle!
Delicious!!!!!
Jersey- I would kill to have a salad bar anywhere near me as I love salad but find my self throwing much of my produce out if I buy the stuff to make it
I know this sounds stupid but what is gluten and what foods is it in and why is it bad for you?
I like to take everything with a grain of salt (so to speak). A few years back, they said eggs were bad for us. Now (apparently), they are good for you........cholesterol and all. Because there is both good and bad cholesterol. I've cut back on my bread and pasta, but I haven't eliminated it. But there are people who insist that this is the key to health. As for me, I think the key is balance.
I do buy a lot of produce that gets eaten -- mainly fresh fruit. It's corn on the cob time, so I am eating a lot of that right now too. I don't bother cooking it, I just shuck it and eat it raw. Yum.
She suffered with this for several years until a doctor finally figured out what was going on and put her on basically the Atkins diet and the results were immediate.