The US Food and Drug Administration has a Web site where you can read up about food recalls, e.coli outbreaks and my favorite, "Import Alerts and Import REFUSAL report." Go there. You might find it amusing; you might find it terrifying. It's definitely a good place to find out some information I bet you didn't know.
Breakfast
Kashi Go Lean!
Heritage Flakes
Strawberries
Blueberries
Banana
Unsweetened Soy Milk
Coffee
Lunch: Russo's ($6.21)
Romaine, red pepper, red onion, feta
chicken, broccoli, mushrooms
balsamic vinegar, pepperocini
Snack
5 Sticks Beef Jerky
1 oz. Boston Lite Popcorn
Dinner
Chicken Breast, Salad
1/4 Hamburger, Turkey Burger
Dessert
Cherries & Strawberries
1 Apple-Cinamon Cheerio
4-5 Flakes
Despite the horrifying news regarding tainted toothpaste from China (where were the Refusal people then?); I have found that brushing your teeth is a great way to stop yourself from that post-dinner, pre-bedtime period where you are more likely than not to walk through your kitchen, or have to take something out of your pantry; empty the dishwasher, or somehow come in contact or in close proximity to food. I know there are some people who eat right up until they go to sleep, but for me, brushing your teeth sends that minty-mouthed signal to my brain that no more food is coming for the night. I occasionally will scarf some sugarless gum and water for Gumsert, but I find I am able to resist most tempting things when my mouth is minty.
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Monday, July 02, 2007
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Year 2, Day 340: Delcious Winter Produce
The South Beach Newsletter, Once Again:
Delicious Winter Produce
If you're following the delicious and healthy eating principles of the South Beach Diet ®, chances are you're shopping for great-tasting fresh fruits and vegetables. During the winter this can be a frustrating experience in many parts of the country. Tasteless tomatoes, unripe strawberries (underline that—ed.), and avocados priced like precious gems are just some of the typical complaints. Your favorite fruits and veggies are either out of season or they come with a hefty price tag. So, should you give up on them until the spring thaw? Of course not! Here are three steps to sidestep the winter produce woes:
Buy seasonal produce. Readily available winter fruits include oranges, grapefruit, apples, and pears. Zero in on always-tasty winter vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, celery root, fennel, spinach, mushrooms, kale, chicory, leeks, Swiss chard, and collard greens.
Shop the frozen food aisle. Believe it or not, some nutrients (like vitamins A and C) are better retained in frozen produce than fresh produce, which loses some nutrients through exposure to air and light and during transportation. Plus, frozen produce is a real time-saver, as it usually requires minimal preparation. Also, by stocking your freezer with frozen produce, you'll always have fruits and vegetables on hand, even on days when you can't make it to the grocery store. This aisle is an especially good place to find berries and other off-season fruits. (Make sure you select frozen fruits packaged without added sugars.)
Breakfast
3 Slices of Turkey Bacon
2 Soft Boiled Eggs
2 small Slices of Balthazar Bread
Coffee
Snack
4 (maybe 5) sticks beef jerky
1 Fuji Apple
2 oz 50% Jalapeno Cheddar
Lunch: Russo's ($5.01)
Romaine, grape tomatoes, mushrooms
broccoli, feta, chicken, pepperoncini
red peppers, balsamic vinegar
Dinner
Shrimp and Snap Peas
2 bites of Ruby's Hamburger
I have to once again give thanks for brushing your teeth. I really know of no other way that's better to prevent yourself from eating. That's why as soon as I get the chance, I brush my teeth every night. It's good that my kids brush their teeth around 8pm, because if I have not brushed by then, it's a reminder to do it. It helps them to know that we're all brushing together, and it keeps me from wandering downstairs to pad around in the cabinets and to see what kind of thing I can eat. It isn't that I no longer pad, it's just that I never eat anything when I have that frosty toothpaste taste in my mouth.
Delicious Winter Produce
If you're following the delicious and healthy eating principles of the South Beach Diet ®, chances are you're shopping for great-tasting fresh fruits and vegetables. During the winter this can be a frustrating experience in many parts of the country. Tasteless tomatoes, unripe strawberries (underline that—ed.), and avocados priced like precious gems are just some of the typical complaints. Your favorite fruits and veggies are either out of season or they come with a hefty price tag. So, should you give up on them until the spring thaw? Of course not! Here are three steps to sidestep the winter produce woes:
Buy seasonal produce. Readily available winter fruits include oranges, grapefruit, apples, and pears. Zero in on always-tasty winter vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, celery root, fennel, spinach, mushrooms, kale, chicory, leeks, Swiss chard, and collard greens.
Shop the frozen food aisle. Believe it or not, some nutrients (like vitamins A and C) are better retained in frozen produce than fresh produce, which loses some nutrients through exposure to air and light and during transportation. Plus, frozen produce is a real time-saver, as it usually requires minimal preparation. Also, by stocking your freezer with frozen produce, you'll always have fruits and vegetables on hand, even on days when you can't make it to the grocery store. This aisle is an especially good place to find berries and other off-season fruits. (Make sure you select frozen fruits packaged without added sugars.)
Breakfast
3 Slices of Turkey Bacon
2 Soft Boiled Eggs
2 small Slices of Balthazar Bread
Coffee
Snack
4 (maybe 5) sticks beef jerky
1 Fuji Apple
2 oz 50% Jalapeno Cheddar
Lunch: Russo's ($5.01)
Romaine, grape tomatoes, mushrooms
broccoli, feta, chicken, pepperoncini
red peppers, balsamic vinegar
Dinner
Shrimp and Snap Peas
2 bites of Ruby's Hamburger
I have to once again give thanks for brushing your teeth. I really know of no other way that's better to prevent yourself from eating. That's why as soon as I get the chance, I brush my teeth every night. It's good that my kids brush their teeth around 8pm, because if I have not brushed by then, it's a reminder to do it. It helps them to know that we're all brushing together, and it keeps me from wandering downstairs to pad around in the cabinets and to see what kind of thing I can eat. It isn't that I no longer pad, it's just that I never eat anything when I have that frosty toothpaste taste in my mouth.
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