On Jun 22, 10:08*pm, "Jean B." > wrote:
> John Kuthe wrote:
> > On Jun 22, 7:26 pm, Food Snob > wrote:
> >> On Jun 20, 6:37 pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
>
> >>> On Jun 20, 5:47 pm, Food Snob > wrote:
> >>>> On Jun 20, 4:54 pm, ImStillMags > wrote:
> >>>>> On Jun 20, 2:48 pm, Food Snob > wrote:
> >>>>>> On Jun 20, 12:48 pm, ImStillMags > wrote:
> >>>>>>> I do a fruit and yogurt smoothie in the morning. *I usually have it
> >>>>>>> with a piece or two of Ezekiel sprouted raisin bread toast.
> >>>>>>> After doing some research on the health and nutritional advantages of
> >>>>>>> coconut oil, I've started adding a tablespoon of organic extra virgin
> >>>>>>> coconut oil to my morning smoothie.
> >>>>>>> The extra virgin coconut oil retains most of the coconut flavor.
> >>>>>>> I've really been liking the
> >>>>>>> addition of coconut flavor to the smoothie.
> >>>>>>> Here's what I typically make each morning:
> >>>>>>> * *1/4 * * *cup * * * * * *whey or hemp protein powder (better for you
> >>>>>>> than soy)
> >>>>>>> * *1/3 * * *cup * * * * * *fresh or frozen cranberries
> >>>>>>> * *1/3 * * *cup * * * * * *fresh or frozen blueberries
> >>>>>>> * *4 or 5 * medium * *fresh *or frozen strawberries (I buy organic
> >>>>>>> fresh when available)
> >>>>>>> * * *1 * * *small * * * * * banana
> >>>>>>> * *1/3 * * cup * * * * * * fresh pineapple chunks
> >>>>>>> * *1/3 * * *cup * * * * * *yogurt -- plain, no sweeteners
> >>>>>>> * * *1 * * * packet * * * Stevia or Xylotol sweetener ( if you like
> >>>>>>> your smoothie sweeter)
> >>>>>>> * * *1/2 * * cup * * * * * orange juice, not from concentrate
> >>>>>>> * * *1/2 * * cup * * * * * water
> >>>>>>> * * *1 * * * tblsp * * * * *organic extra virgin coconut oil
> >>>>>>> * * *1 * * * tblsp * * * * *fresh ground flax seeds
> >>>>>>> I grind flax seeds, enough for the week, *and keep them in the fridge
> >>>>>>> in a tightly covered container. * * I also freeze *peeled bananas
> >>>>>>> individually *in plastic sandwich baggies when I buy a big bunch. *The
> >>>>>>> frozen bananas help make the smoothie cold.
> >>>>>>> This recipe makes one of those Texas Tea sized glasses full.
> >>>>>> Healthy, low in carbs, except for the pineapple and banana, and while
> >>>>>> I'd rather shoot the flax seed stuff down, and chase it with the
> >>>>>> smoothie.
> >>>>>> If you enjoy the taste of stevia, more power to you. *I can't stand
> >>>>>> it. *Also, I'd prefer erythritol over xylitol, but would prefer
> >>>>>> sucralose (Splenda) over either. *Still too high in carb and too low
> >>>>>> in fat for quick weight loss, but if it's part of your way of eating,
> >>>>>> and you're not trying to lose more, that's a very healthy, balanced,
> >>>>>> smoothie.
> >>>>>> --Bryan
> >>>>> The only stevia I've found that doesn't have that licorice taste is
> >>>>> made by the same people who make
> >>>>> Sugar In The Raw. * It's called, coincidentally, Stevia In The Raw.
> >>>> I'd have to taste it to believe it.
> >>>>> I usually use xylotol for it's benefits rather
> >>>>> than stevia. * I don't necessarily need the smoothie sweeter.
> >>>> Please explain the "benefits" of xylitol over erythritol. *My nephew
> >>>> is a big fan of erythritol, and while I tolerate all the sugar
> >>>> alcohols, I am not fond of the chill effect, though I figure that
> >>>> could be something one could learn to like, like the way I got used to
> >>>> aspartame soda pop, and now sugar soda tastes just wrong. *I've used
> >>>> both erythritol and xylitol, and like erythritol better, but since I
> >>>> fell off the low carb wagon, I haven't used either, and have been
> >>>> eating (nutritionally) like a *normal* American, albeit avoiding
> >>>> hydrogenated fats. *I've gotten my alcohol consumption down to very
> >>>> low levels, but have been sloppy with carbs instead. *I heard Kessler
> >>>> on the radio this morning (BBC), and I know all that stuff anyway, but
> >>>> I really need to rewire my brain as far as eating goes, and the
> >>>> biggest part of that is battling carb addiction.
> >>>> --Bryan
> >>> Bryan, you have weird fabby ideas about nutrition. The UDSA has some
> >>> VERY good information on suggested balanced nutrition plans. A group
> >>> of my fellow nursing students just gave a presentation to some girls
> >>> at Girls, Inc. on diet, nutrition and exercise and the health benefits
> >>> and risks.
> >>> He
> >>> MyPyramid.gov
> >> Kessler was the guy who was there at the time that the STUPID as ****
> >> pyramid was put into place, and has now realized its failings.
>
> > An impeccable researched based rebuttal. NOT! ;-)
>
> >>> The USDA just released their 2010 report.
> >>> Why do you think you can reinvent the wheel and out-think some of the
> >>> greatest medical, health, nutrition and exercise scientists in the
> >>> country?
> >> Because they are so decades behind (small "c") conservative. *It is
> >> still legal to sell ****ing hydrogenated shortening in the USA.
>
> > Making anything non-DRUG related illegal is very very difficult,
> > especially if it's profitable and enjoys major corporate sponsorship,
> > even if there's mounds of evidence that its bad for you. Look at
> > tobacco for one, and talking on a cellphone while driving, etc. (Of
> > course when fake marijuana comes out like that K2 stuff, they make
> > that illegal as fast as you can blink an eye.)
>
> > Legal or illegal never was, isn't and never will be a good gauge to
> > judge much by.
>
> >>> What YOU need to do is eat more fresh fruits and VEGETABLES,
> >>> back off the protein (yeah, steaks are yummy but...)
> >> And you can go **** yourself. *People's protein requirements vary
> >> widely. *There's no question that more green veggies are good for
> >> everyone, and that I eat less of those than is optimal, but no one
> >> achieves health perfection, and those who get close to it are often
> >> giving up pleasures/taking on displeasures that make quantity of life
> >> less desirable.
>
> > "People's protein requirements vary widely"? You are not growing
> > anymore, have no major injuries or surgeries healing, etc. So your
> > protein requirements are merely maintenance, as are mine. And why not
> > get some or a majority of those protein requirements from non-MEAT
> > sources, except for you (and my) love eating dead animal flesh? I eat
> > beans and rice every morning (with a modicum of ham and bacon, I'm
> > guilty as sin too!)
>
> > What does your blood pressure run? Mine's about 120/80, which is
> > actually classified now as borderline pre-hypertensive. I have a
> > sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, if you ever want to know.
>
> >>> and get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.
> >> I get shitloads of exercise at work, then playing sports with Johnny.
>
> > More than I'm getting lately, even with riding my bicycle to and from
> > school, which isn't really that much exercise. I liked riding 3 laps
> > around Forest Park 3 to 5 days a week like I was before I got into
> > this accelerated BSN program. I dropped 20 lbs too! Gained 'em all
> > back now though. :-(
>
> >>> And stop eating so darned MUCH!
> >> Gee, aren't you the buzzkill.
>
> > I eat too much too. But I admit it!
>
> >>> The girls at Girls,Inc. were amazed by the USDA's portion
> >>> size recommendations, and I think you will be too! You don't need a lb
> >>> + of steak a day. Far from it!
> >> I understand the appeal of anything called "Girls" anything, but
> >> seriously...
>
> >>> And carbs are NOT the enemy!
> >> You've never been a fatty.
>
> > I kinda am right now, at least more than I should be.
>
> > John Kuthe...
>
> It's all of those yummy chocolate-covered candies. *I'd be happy
> to rid you of some.
>
> --
> Jean B.

All my left over Christmas Candy is long gone. Yes some ended up in my
belly fat, I must admit! Mmmmmmmm!

;-)

John Kuthe...