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Post by cathygeha on Dec 18, 2016 7:09:19 GMT
NO EXCUSES
* This is a daily thread for those who want to live by the philosophy that you CAN be ON PLAN EVERY DAY, whether you are doing SFT or counting points for ALL foods!
* You aren't doing this to brag; you are doing it for YOU! Because YOU are WORTH IT and because WW has made this totally DOABLE!
* WW gives you a lot of freedom and a LOT of options that make it quite possible to live this lifestyle EVERY DAY.
* You know that this philosophy keeps you on the straight and narrow. If you give yourself an excuse to go off plan today, there will ALWAYS be another excuse tomorrow.
* SO, there are NO EXCUSES!!!
* This is your LIFESTYLE and it is a lifestyle you enjoy and you live it daily.
* Hopefully your participation here will not only inspire YOU but will inspire OTHERS too! YES, you CAN be ON PROGRAM EVERY DAY.
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 18, 2016 7:14:29 GMT
Wal-Nuts to You!
Today’s nutrition advice is getting nutty! Eating a small handful of walnuts (eight to eleven nuts) or other nuts is good for you.
Because the unsaturated fatty acids in nuts don’t raise cholesterol levels, nuts are heart-healthy. What’s more, walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids that help keep blood vessels from clogging and help prevent arteries from hardening. All nuts are good sources of protein, some minerals, and flavonoids that can help fight cancer and heart disease,too.
Add a walnut accent.
• To soup: chopped walnuts on pumpkin or potato soup, corn or fish chowder
• Over fish:finely chopped walnuts on any baked or broiled finfish
• In salads, wraps, and pasta: toasted chopped walnuts mixed in
• In batter:chopped walnuts mixed in pancake,waffle,and muffin batter
Sunrise Power Blend
1 1⁄2 cups strawberries, halved
2 ripe peaches,* pitted and quartered, or an additional cup of strawberry halves
1 cup fat-free yogurt
1⁄4 cup nonfat dry milk (optional)
3 tablespoons wheat bran or oat bran (optional)
2 tablespoons honey
1⁄4 cup (1 ounce) chopped walnuts
Put all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth and frothy. Makes 2 (10-ounce) servings.
Source: Walnut Marketing Board
*Canned peaches may be substituted.
Question: When was the last time you had nuts? Are they usually eaten as a snack, as a condiment in a recipe or???
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 18, 2016 7:29:59 GMT
I found this one interesting because I had hot mixed grain cereal with apples and walnuts this morning - we were out of eggs. I added brown sugar and cream (yes - leftovers from entertaining) and hubby added yogurt and jam to his. It was tasty for a change AND reminded me of my childhood for some reason. We usually have nuts when playing cards. If I was wise I would count out ten peanuts and savor them as I did when losing weight in 1988/9 OR have a tbsp of pb on toast as I did in 1984 when doing WW. I also remember having almonds almost daily in a carrot salad I used to make in Saudi but can't remember the recipe for any more. Nuts can be tasty but do pack in a lot of calories if not eaten wisely. Karen: My favorite eggs are the duck or chicken eggs we get from our animals. Our chickens have all died off and our ducks are getting old so we may need to replace them. They have the run of the yard and have our leftovers and what they find in the garden to eat so their eggs are mighty tasty. I learned, after having chickens, that white eggs come from white chickens. Brown eggs come from brown hens. Hens that are mixed breed - you can sometimes determine the color of their eggs before they lay by looking at the color of their...ears  The egg is the same in nutrition just varies in color depending on who is doing the laying Cindy: I am partial to the brown eggs, too, if buying from the supermarket. Someday it would be fun to have Aracuna (sp) and have blue egg shells. I also contemplate quail or other smaller birds but don't really want more responsibilities right now. I have also wondered what it might be like to raise pigeons or doves BUT since I don't plan to eat them think it might be a silly thing to do. Louise: Well...harumph...that silly quotation box thing is not worth it! Just type in "quotes" and leave it at that or forget quoting? I agree with you on having foods in the house that have to be tossed because they are not eaten. I think you can freeze eggs...yes...you can. That might be an option for you in the future and would save running out to buy them: whatscookingamerica.net/Eggs/FreezingEgg.htmBob: I always felt wasteful tossing the yolks from eggs. I wonder what could be done with them...they can be rather tasty I had no eggs in the house today so made hot cereal and it was definitely not the same. I usually have my egg on toast with a tomato chopped into six pieces that I cook in the microwave. When we have ripe avocado I smear it on the bread under the egg. Tasty  |
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Post by klf722 on Dec 18, 2016 12:45:46 GMT
I only started enjoying nuts as a mature adult. Somehow growing up I didn't like them or eat them and went to great lengths to eliminate them. Now, I haven't met one I don't like. I use them in baked goods, salads, and on fish. We have a recipe for a soup that calls for nuts too that we plan to make. And reading the recipe it sounded amazing.
Yesterday was Day 1 of my holiday baking. Got a lot done but have to own up to tasting. I call it Quality Control. Bottom line - I ate cookies. Hoping today isn't too bad. I have a different variety today. I put on Christmas songs and got into the spirit if the season.
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Post by cindybdb on Dec 18, 2016 16:45:18 GMT
I LOVE nuts. Unfortunately once I get started I have trouble stopping. I generally don't have them in the house. I do enjoy them (too much) when I'm elsewhere.
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Post by Louise on Dec 18, 2016 20:57:20 GMT
I get cashews but sometimes can't control myself with them. So I think I'm with Cindy I probably shouldn't have them, or it least a large amount in the house. I like just about every nut. Pecans are probably my next favorite after cashews but walnuts, hazel nuts, and Brazil nuts also fit into my likes.
Strangely I don't care for peanuts. I even spend the extra money to buy cashew butter. Right now I've got a jar that I'm having trouble getting open. Annoying!
Cathy-that looks like a scrumptious smoothy recipe. I haven't had smoothies in a long time. Something to consider putting back into my meal plan. Thanks for the freezing eggs link. Something for me to think about.
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The egg is the same in nutrition just varies in color depending on who is doing the laying 
