Questions about what i ate today?!
Questions about what i ate today?
breakfast: oatmeal w/ cinnamon &1 cup of coffee w/ fat free creamer.
snack: apple & a pear
snack: non fat yogurt
snack: apple
dinner: string beans, maybe some salad & maybe some chicken or tuna.
^does anyone have any good ideas about what i should eat for dinner?
will i gain weight from this.. was it all healthy?
Answers:
No it sounds really healthy and i think you should have pasta and veggies for dinner =)
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 red peppers, sliced into chunks
1 yellow summer squash, sliced lengthwise
1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1 sweet onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-wide rounds
8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
Directions
To make the marinara sauce, in a heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, salt, garlic, chopped onions, basil, sugar, oregano and black pepper. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.
Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler (grill). Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source.
Brush the red peppers, squash, zucchini and sweet onion with the remaining olive oil. Place the vegetables on the grill rack or broiler pan. Grill or broil, turning as needed, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender), about 10 to 12 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly.
Divide the pasta evenly among individual plates. Top with the marinara sauce and grilled vegetables. Serve immediately.
hope that helps =]
wow thats really healthy. i dont think u should worry cuz u wont gain weight from that
you will most definitely NOT gain weight from it. in fact, you could eat more, and still not gain weight
it was very healthy execpt the apple and pear one and only 2 snacks a day, fish is better and cottaged cheese
No you won't gain from what you ate today - you'll probably lose some weight.
Dinner - Broiler salmon on a bed of sateed spinach w.garlic
are u kidding - u barely ate anything.
Yea, that was super healthy! You will gain NO weight what so ever lol. Today I ate a tortilla with garlic n parmesean cheese that i baked in the oven. Some hash browns and a breakfast burrito, a couple chips, for dinner we're havin pasta. And my brother n i are in the process o making some watermelon sorbet! yummy. For your dinner you should eat the beans, salad, and grilled chicken. If you marinate it in some italian dressing for a few hours, it soooo yummy!
You should have chicken with your dinner.
You need some calcium. Other then that I guess it's OK to eat all that.
All of these foods have nutritional value. I would rather replace the coffee with something else, however, because of the addictive factors it contains. Green tea considerably has less caffeine. There are even some teas that are caffeine free. Other than that issue, there is not much to critique. If you want to see the guidelines of the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, visit www.mypyramid.gov to see how much food is proportioned from each food group daily for your body. As a 15 year old girl who is 5'4", I should have 6 oz grains, 2.5 cups vegetables, 2 cups fruits, 3 cups milk products, and 5.5 oz meat/beans with a little leeway (235 calories from any product, I think, at the maximum) if I did not waste all of the 2000 daily calories suggested to me.
For dinner I suggest a turkey breast, butternut squash, and asparagus (this is what I'm having). If you desire a drink, have a glass of milk.
My only concern is that it seems to be quite bit of sugars and carbs (even if relatively good ones) which can lead to problems later.
I would suggest adding a little fat to your diet (even though this seems odd). We need fat in our systems and by cutting down too drastically you may actually impede weight loss or again, cause problems later. Try good fats like those from olives (or olive oil), avocados and fatty fish (such as salmon).
I would try this as a meal plan tomorrow and see how you feel.
B'fast:
2 egg whites cooked in a little drizzle of oilive oil, served with a slice of whole grain bread.
Try to switch the coffee to tea if possible and stay away from the fat free creamer, it's made with corn syrup solids (if liquid), yuck....not healthy.
Snack:
Fruit is great, an apple or pear is a good choice.
Lunch:
Small salad with 3 ounces of lean protein (i.e. grilled chicken, turkey, tuna (1/2 a can, in water, drained), or even lean roast beef, or pork) and a variety of raw veggies. Try and incorporate a small whole grain roll or a slice of whole grain bread here too. Use a drizzle of olive oil and vinegar or lemon juice as your dressing.
Snack:
Try some protein here to hold you 'til dinner...proteins and fats combined make a good choice, one Super Food that's a great choice here are almonds....but just a small handful, or maybe some veggies (i.e. carrots, celery, radishes, cucumbers) dipped in a couple tablespoons of hummus.
Dinner:
4 ounces of lean protein- about the size of a deck of cards(i.e. salmon-try it grilled, broiled, or baked; chicken breast, canned tuna, other fish, turkey breast, lean beef like top round or center cut pork)
Veggies - No wrong choice here except maybe go easy on your choice when it comes to potatoes...Opt for veggies that are brightly colored and as long as they aren't fried, loaded with butter, oils, or cheese you're good. You can put a sprinkling of parmesan cheese on for flavor and then omit the salt.
Serving of whole grains (i.e. 1/2 cup whole grain pasta, cooked grain- such as brown rice, quinoa, bulgur; or a small whole grain roll, slice of whole grain bread, or 1/2 a whole wheat pita)
Dessert: Small piece of fruit
Drink plenty of water, at least 8-10 glasses a day (8 ounces each).
Good luck & be healthy!