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John Kuthe wrote:
> 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... Well, when you feel the urge to make those beauties again, keep this in mind! :-) -- Jean B. |
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