I DONT WANT TO GROW UP:2

I found some interesting diet tips on line that I have been trying for the last 3 days.Its very simple,basic,mildly inexpensive but it seems to be working.It seems that I have already lost about three lbs. and I am about a week away from getting back to my walking schedual,so things are lookin up!!

 

Evidently there is a way to trigger something called "resistant startch" in certain foods.As I understand it, regular startch, in its normal form changes when it is cooked,changing from a crystalized form into a melted or softened state.As the startch begins to cool and becomes cold,it becomes "resistant startch"  and is turned into a FAT BURNING STARTCH.(this was music to my ears as I seem to gravitate towards carbs.)So the trick is to heat some of these foods and try them as almost cold or cold.

O.K. Here is the list they gave me.

1.blackbeans-cold

2.bananas-slightly green

3.potatos and yams-cook then eat cooled or cold

4.barley-cold

5.brown rice-cold

6.corn-cold

 

remember it is the cooling proccess that is key,once its heated up,do not re-heat.

Most of this stuff can be prepared ahead and sprinkled on salads,watching the dressing of course.But what I have been doin is when I get up each morning,I make my coffee(which I am not human until I have at least a cup and a half)

I eat my banana,then my yogurt(for digestive health and protein)

Then I picked up a can of blackbeans and chick peas(having no clue how I was going to incorporate them into my diet but...you know).I discovered a package of small tortillas shells in the freezer someone had given me,so I took the two cans of beans,rinsed and drained and mixed up in a bowl I keep in the fridge.I heat the flat skillet and place one to two HEAPING tablespoons of the beans in the center of the skillet and mound them up.then as they are heating,I add a generous amount(about a Tablespoon)of olive oil right on top of mound of beans.the olive oil I have heard loses some of its benefits if it is heated too hot,so doing this keeps the oil in the food rather than on the skillet.Then I just start seasoning with....dash of salt,chili powder(Not spicy),dash of pepper,onion powder...etc.use your own fav.s.slightly mix this up then scoot it to the outside edge of pan,lay one tortilla shell on hot part of pan,let it get good and warm where it is flexible.slide the shell onto a plate then scoop beans onto middle of shell(it will seem very full)drop a dollup of either sour cream or taco sauce..(dont deny your self the simple pleasures) then very quickly using either fingers or tongs,pull outside edges of tortilla to the middle,forming an open ended taco.hold for a few seconds and as the shell cools it should adhere itself to the shape of a taco.then enjoy.

 

This is easier than it sounds and all happens very quickly.the beans are not to be mushy,just enough heat to take the chill off of them.

I hope to try to add the brown rice and barley to it soon(soon as I can pick some up) and try some different formulas but at least you get the general idea.

change it up according to your schedual,the main thing is that these ingredients are fat burning as well as VERY filling! take my word for it.

the only thing I hav'nt quite figured out is how to change Ice Cream into a fat burning foodany ideas??  Well thats another thing all together I guess.

 

The other thing I picked up on that same site is for any of you who are concerned about protein intake.Mine happens to be high because of the surgery I had.I am required to have at least 44 grams(minimum) a day.

So here is a list of Non-Meat protein rich foods that you can easily incorporate into your diet to help with that.

1.medium bagel=9 grams of protein

2.one cup cottage cheese=28 grams

3.one cup cooked spaghetti(no sauce)=7-8 grams

4.one cup cooked oatmeal=6grams

5.one cup cooked split peas=8grams

6.8oz.lowfat yogurt=12grams

7.1 tablespoon Hummus=1 gram

8.for every 100 grams of Edamame=12 grams protein

9.1 cup chick peas=12 grams

 

Here are some suggested "Belly Flattening Foods"

1.olive oil:the greener it is the higher it is in antioxidents.Go for extra virgin

2.Sunflower seeds:not only great at baseball games but they are high in vitamins "B"&"E".Great for deterring /and or curbing hunger.(these little babies have saved me from snacking on a lot of BAD things)CAUTION:if sodium is an issue w/ you,try roasted shelled,no salt kernals.not as fun to eat but helps fight the blood pressure issues.I think they are usually bagged and located in the produce area of most stores.

3.Almonds:rich in vitamin "E",helps cut cholesterol,high in veg.protein & fiber.Recommended 2 tablespoons a day.

4.Avacado-cholesterol fighter

5.Dark/Semisweet chocolate!!YEAHHHH,another reason to eat chocolate!!WooHoo!!Rich in antioxidents(dark,has as much capacity as red wine)DARN IT!!.Try melting and dipping or drizzling over fruit.YUMMMMMM!!

6.Flaxseed oil:High in Omega 3 fatty acid.(dont make the same mistake that Oprah made. Just eating the seeds does'nt do any good.According to Dr.Oz,the seeds must be broken down i.e. ground/oil,before they are activated to work in our system.)

7.Macadamia Nuts:contain fiber and Selenium which is a Cancer preventing antioxident.

8.Peanut Butter:Rich in vitamins "E""B-6",Magnesium & Potassium.

9.Pistachios: fights cholesterol,high in Lutein & Zeaxanthin(carotenoids for aiding eyesight).

10.Walnuts:Rich in Omega 3 fatty acids,protects the heart and preserves brain health.

 

So there you have it....Just add dark leafy greens and toss and serve....JUST KIDDING!!

seriously,I am going to try to mix and match some of this and try some new recipes,and if any of you do the same and come up with some interesting combo's,drop me a line and let's see where we get from there.

(And to think I have lost three lbs. just from eating bean taco's This is gonna be fun!!)