Posted by Gregg
on February 13, 2008, 4:18 pm, in reply to "some questions"
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Hi, Jim --
If microwaving oatmeal is a shortcut for you, go for it. But the oatmeal should not be the instant variety. It should be *real* oatmeal with as few additives in it as possible. The more pure and "real" your food is, the quicker it can be processed and utilized (not to mention metabolized) in your body.
As for the cooking spray, I suggest no added fats. And that goes for the "no fat spray," as well -- which contains a trace amount of fat. Our nutrition labels in this country have a lot to be desired. There are many loopholes in what must be reported (on the label) and what can be omitted or not fully stated. For example, many foods contain trans fats that can still boast "no trans fats" on the label. Better to stay away from these products and keep it simple -- especially during the initial stages of the program, when you are re-training your body, your metabolism and your taste buds.
As for the food label controversy, I suggest reading this article to anyone interested in finding out more information about the disinformation food labels actually deliver:
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/aug2006/db20060807_789872.htm
As for additional recipes, there are some featured in the e-newsletter. Anyone who wants these can subscribe for free. But again, my experience with my own weight loss and other people I have worked with reveals that a few staple meals is better for the initial stages of the diet and weight loss regimen. Too many options and choices can lead to cheating. That's why the choices are somewhat limited. But even so, they are designed to be effective.
Here's a recipe for chili that you can add as a dinner option:
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Just Stop! Winter Chili
Ingredients
1 lb. Lowfat Ground Turkey
1 large can of Diced Green Chilies (Mild or Hot – your choice)
4 large Tomatoes, chopped
2 Medium White Onions, diced
3 tbsp. Fresh Garlic, chopped
3 tbsp. Chili Powder (more if you dare)
1 tbsp. Ground Cumin
1 tsp. Ground Cayenne Pepper (more if you dare)
In a large pot, add the entire can (liquid and all) of the diced green chilies, along with the diced onion. Cook on very low heat for about 10 minutes. Next, add the ground turkey and all of the spices – making sure to mix all of the ingredients together while keeping the turkey from “clumping” together (work to keep it in loose pieces/bits). Continue to cook on low for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally (and de-clumping the turkey). Once the turkey is cooked through, add the chopped tomato and continue to cook on low until the contents are completely heated through. Serves 4.
Add a small green salad with Balsamic Vinegar to create a complete Just Stop! Meal. (And it’s great for dividing into containers and eating cold at work or even freezing to use later in the week or month.)
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Thanks for your suggestions and input. They are helpful to many people, I assure you. Please keep us posted on your success!
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