Whats healthy?!
Whats healthy?
I'm in process of losing weight. I started taking the stairs at work and park the car far from the enterance of stores etc.
I need to know if anyone out there has any recipes they can share with me. Breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner??? Im stuck...especially since I dont get home til about 7pm every night. Can anyone help me?
Answers:
with what ever diet you choose add alot of fiber about 35% and that will also help with the weight loss.
no carbs
Oatmeal or a whole grain cereal for breakfast is very filling. Pair that with some whole grain toast. You can work fruit and yogurt into the mix or have it for a mid morning snack. Another idea is to scramble a couple of eggs whites with one whole egg, top with some fat free cheese.
Snacks can be whole wheat crackers, one of the 100 calorie packets of various cookies (as long as you can stop at one), yogurt, string cheese (lowfat), graham crackers, celery with peanut butter, veggies with low fat ranch to dip, low fat cottage cheese.
Lunch can be a tossed salad with low-fat or some type of free dressing (balsamic vinegar is good), have some tuna, mix with some fat free mayo and eat on whole grain bread, you can do deli chicken or turkey as well.
Dinner go with fish or boneless/skinless chicken breast, saute up in some olive oil and garlic, don't be afraid to pair them with some pasta or rice, add all kinds of veggies to the skillet too.
Keep your body consistently fueled, you don't want your blood sugar to be all over the place. Eat fruit or veggies in between meals.
Take a multivitamin, drink plenty of water (how much is up to you, listen to your body) add more movement to your day (sounds like you're off to a great start)
I highly recommend checking out the Weight Watchers web site. It's all about portion control and not denying yourself since that is what will set you up for failure!
Don't forget that a bowl of cereal, espically a high fiber or whole grain is a terrific snack anytime of the day. I love to have a bowl for my nighttime snack!
All the following recipes are extremely healthy for a diet as long as you do not eat to much. Remember, excess of anything is not good. Make sure, you drink two glasses of water 30 mints before you eat, so you do not feel too hungry while eating. These are recipes that I used when I lost weight but combined with a little exercise.
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Salmon is easiest.
1. Take salmon fillet
2. Marinade for 30 mints with salt, lemon juice, a little garlic paste
3. Bake in 350 F for 5 minutes each side (dont forget to brush it with oil)
4. Serve with cilantro and lemon slice and ginger slices on top.
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Strawberry Tower
1. take a couple of the crackers (unsalted)that you normally can eat
2. slice up strawberries
3. Get the sugar-free jam/jelly available in the stores
4. put a little jam on the cracker and a slice of strawberry and another cracker with a little jam on top and then another slice of strawberry. Stack it up
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Boneless ginger chicken on bean sprout
1. Cut up the chicken into small pieces.
2. Put in a plastic baggie, toss in some chopper ginger, lemon and salt.
3. Marinade for an hour
4. Heat up olive oil in a skillet
5. Throw in the chicken, also add the chopped ginger that was in the baggie (some people throw the gingers away)
6. Cook for 30 minutes or till the chicken is done.
7. Add soy sauce and tabasco sause
8. Turn up the heat to max
9. Add the bean sprout, mix and cook for 3 mints
10. Turn down heat, you may add some lemon and pepper if you like
ENJOY
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Yummy chicken with veggies
1. Cut up the chicken in small pieces, wash and boil in water with a dab of salt.
2. after 10 minutes drain the water.
3. On a pan/pot add some cooking oil, 1 medium onion, a little ginger and garlic, some fresh pepper.
4. When the onions are light golden then add the chicken. Cook for 10 minutes. Give it a stir now and then so it does not stick at the bottom.
5. Add some beans, peas, carrot, celeries, broccoli/coliflower or any other veggies you like
6. After couple of minutes see if the chicken is done (make sure that the chicken has been cooked for more than 20 minutes before tasting)
7. Just before you take it off the stove add some sliced tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro and if you want some cheese
There's a school of thought that any food that can be eaten in it's natural form is healthy. By that I mean mostly fruits and vegetables raw. Steaming veggies in the microwave conserves most of the nutrients and takes very little time. Try to avoid packaged foods. Lots of salads with various ingredients and easy on the dressings is healthy and tasty. Good luck with your weight loss!
One of the best things is to get a good, balanced breakfast that is also healthy, low fat and provides protien. It starts the day off right and helps balance your cravings for the rest of the day. I have been eating a low fat version of a Mcmuffin that really fits the bill. The best part is it takes no longer than the time to toast the muffin!
start w/2 egg whites in a non-stick pan with a touch of oil spray
pop a whole-grain muffin in the toaster
flip your eggs once, add 1/2 slice of low fat cheese and fold the eggs over
add a couple slices of low fat shaved ham and flip one more time to grill the ham
the eggs are done about the time to muffins are toasted
build, plate and serve with a side of fruit - i love fresh berries.
enjoy your balanced breakfast that has ample protein, whole grains, dairy, and fruit.