FOOD THREAD

[kristin]

So, I'm going to make a hugely serious effort to cut down on my sugar intake. I'll chronicle how it goes, if anyone is interested. Also- has anyone tried anything similar? I tracked what I eat for over a month and the sugar intake was out of control- and i don't even drink soda.

Dinner tonight:
spicy chicken quesadillas (homemade)
-100 calorie high fiber tortilla
-tons of jalapenos
-roasted tomatoes
-onions and peppers
-100 calorie guac packet
-massive spices

[boom]

I started making mac and cheese from scratch and I settled on a recipe that takes about 35 minutes including baking time. Box mac and cheese will never enter this house again!

[doom]

So, I'm going to make a hugely serious effort to cut down on my sugar intake. I'll chronicle how it goes, if anyone is interested. Also- has anyone tried anything similar? I tracked what I eat for over a month and the sugar intake was out of control- and i don't even drink soda.

Yeah, let me know. I'm in a weigh loss group with some friends and were all keeping track and trying to find new ways to lose weight, healthily, etc. I'm trying it with salt currently. I hate soda, and drink more than a gallon of water a day now, and I have been feeling a lot better lately anyways. I've noticed that with drinking as much water, I'm snacking less and only eating regular meals when needed, which is good. More water is also helping my skin, and metabolism im noticing. I've also been eating a lot more "natural sugars" from fruits and steering away from candy, sodas, etc.

Have you heard of http://www.mynetdiary.com/? (theres also a free Ipod app, if you have one.) It's been pretty useful with trying to balance my intake of everything. It's pretty useful because it can even track a hamburger you might have had at a popular restaurant, or what have you.

[luna]

I've never been big on sugar but salt is my thing and my life without it would be horrible

[kristin]

I def. use www.livestrong.com/myplate - it tracks everything down to the bite. It's a pain in the ass to enter everything, but i'm going to have to do it faithfully for at least the first month!

[doom]

yeah, its worth it if you need that kind of dedication. I haven't used it as much as I used to, but it really got the ball rolling and had me understand what needed to be cut, etc.

[individualzero]

Not necessarily munchies, but still holy hell delicious: Almond Fudge Jamoca Cappucino Blast with Mocha. It's a fucking mouthful to say, and it just so happens to be a delicious mouthful. If you go to Baskin Robins ever, order this. I may have to skip out on getting frappucinos since they're the same goddamn price and the almond.. fudge.. jam... you know what, I'm just gonna call it a Cum In My Mouth.

Hey, wait...

[kristin]

Dinner:

2 slices of trader joe's tuscan pane bread, sprayed lighty with olive oil and covered with herbed fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.

[individualzero]

That sounds awesome. Knowing me, I'd probably throw some meat in there, but it still sounds delicious to begin with.

[naut]

WRT sugar

David Gillespie, an Australian guy, has written a book called Sweet Poison and a follow up called The Sweet Poison Quit plan.
His website is here http://sweetpoison.com.au/ and you can buy the books from Amazon/Book Depository etc. They are available as eBooks too.

I have read both and while I am not sold on cutting out sugar entirely - I don't believe in cutting anything out completely as I feel that you overcompensate with other foods and for fuck's sake if I want to eat a piece of cake I'm going to eat it - the books make for a very interesting read as he explains how fructose in particular is basically unrecognised by the part of our brain that regulates our eating and therefore we eat more of it because we don't think we're full.

The Quit Plan in particular lists various types of foods, drinks and condiments and their sugar content. Some condiments in particular are super high in sugar, especially store bought ones.

The main thing I have done is try and only keep the sugary stuff to treats like chocolate, pastries etc and switched breakfast cereals and avoid the high sugar condiments and sauces as much as possible.

[individualzero]

Interesting. I don't know that I can get a hold of such a book here in 'Murika, but I'll look into it. It should be an intriguing read.



I've heard of a weird-ass recipe that I'm actually dying to try, now: white (or wheat, or Italian) bread, the only 'condiment' being strawberry jam. Here's where it gets weird -- pile on a layer or two of turkey lunch meat (preferably not deli or shaved), then apply a layer of CORN FLAKES?

Reportedly, the sweetness of the jam really compliments the salty, savory flavor of the turkey meat and the corn flakes add a crunchy texture. I'll see if I can hit the store tomorrow, pick up the ingredients and let you guys know what I think after I try it.

[Naylzie]

Please do!  It sounds completely insane, but I have a box of cornflakes that I haven't quite finished off because, as much as I bought them to try to force myself to eat a little healthier, it hasn't worked for a couple of reasons.  On the one hand, plain corn flakes are rather dull.  There's no getting around that.  I should have bought fruit or something to flavor it up a little, but I didn't and so they sit.  The other, more valid reason is that I just don't have time for breakfast in the morning.  I already have trouble getting out of the house on time, trying to get up any earlier to inject food into my schedule just hasn't worked out.


Also, Zim, don't forget the great invention of the internets.  I bet if you can't find the book in fat ol' 'Murika, you can order it here 

[threatsicle]

I've been a slave to this restaurant lately. Particularly to their "Cuban Sandwich" (which really isn't a Cuban sandwich persay, just named that). I get it as a wrap with the spinach tortilla and the contents itself builds into the most incredible mouth orgasm ever: Grilled chicken breast with honey-chipotle sauce, fried plantains, goat cheese, organic mixed greens, tomatoes, and grilled red onions. That with their "Green Juice" (banana, orange, rice bran, and hemp oil) has been my lunch staple for the past 2-3 weeks now. Fills me up to even past dinner. SO yum!

[luna]

Mmmmm sushi

[kristin]

I've been a slave to this restaurant lately. Particularly to their "Cuban Sandwich" (which really isn't a Cuban sandwich persay, just named that). I get it as a wrap with the spinach tortilla and the contents itself builds into the most incredible mouth orgasm ever: Grilled chicken breast with honey-chipotle sauce, fried plantains, goat cheese, organic mixed greens, tomatoes, and grilled red onions. That with their "Green Juice" (banana, orange, rice bran, and hemp oil) has been my lunch staple for the past 2-3 weeks now. Fills me up to even past dinner. SO yum!

That place looks amazing. Kinda reminds me of http://www.theothersidecafe.com/menu/, where I could eat the tomato Mozz every day.