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Eat Like the French, Look Like the French!

Admin — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:53:09 +0000

In seeking to understand the mysteries of diet and weight loss, scientists often turn to take a look at the people of France, who are probably one of the biggest lifestyle paradoxes around. Known for their slim and attractive population, you’ll rarely see an obese person in France. And it is hard to imagine how when you consider that the French drink red wine regularly, eat a high-fat diet and yet have the lowest heart-attack rate in Europe. Plus, what’s more, only 7% of the population is obese, compared to 23% in Britain and likewise for the U.S. So what is the answer to this great dietary enigma? Studies show that it is all about eating small amounts of food at regular intervals, combining fat with fresh foods and working out a lot, plus, always eating breakfast and avoiding skipped meals.

So overall, the approach here is about quality, not quantity. The French eat high-fat foods, in small portions, snack less and eat a healthy mix of fats in the form of heart-healthy unsaturated oils and nuts. Their diet is rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, then grains and a wide variety of nutrients and they adhere to serious portion control. A recent study found that French portions were, on average, 25% smaller than those in the US, and meals were eaten more slowly. And the French are more active, which keeps their calorie intake and output in balance.

Here is a sample 1-day eating plan that combines some of the principles mentioned above. Add in least an hour of exercise every day (swimming, jogging), half an hour of aerobics and regular weekend hikes for even more satisfying results.

Breakfast: Organic home-made yogurt, granola (rolled oats, nuts, seeds, honey, rice and dried fruit), fresh chopped fruit, coffee (no sugar)

Lunch: Vegetable soup, roasted chicken, goat's cheese and walnut salad, yogurt, honey and strawberries

Dinner: Green salad, chicken casserole with vegetables, raspberries

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Incredible, Edible Chestnuts

Admin — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:37:10 +0000

How many of us have actually participated in that well-sung Christmas tradition of “chestnuts roasting on an open fire”? I always loved the idea but we never actually did that in our family. Yet now that I’ve learned about the incredible virtues of these nuts, I am darn near tempted to do so this winter! Turns out, that chestnuts are a delicious health food which are rich in nutrition only matched by a handful of other foods. And who knew? Unlike most other nuts, chestnuts have a high water content and very little oil, which makes them virtually fat free. High in complex carbohydrates, and with very high quality protein comparable to eggs, chestnuts are gluten free, cholesterol free, and are very low in fat. This part may be most interesting: they have as much Vitamin C as an equal weight of lemons! Chestnuts (per serving) contain 149 calories, 1.6 grams of fat and 30 mg of vitamin C.

So how do you prepare chestnuts if not roasting them on an open fire? Like popcorn, fresh chestnuts have a closed shell with moisture trapped inside and when you roast them, the moisture can pop the nut open, so always slit the shell to allow the steam pressure to escape (lest you seek a small explosion in your home!) Here’s how to prepare them:

Oven Roasted Chestnuts

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Make a slit through both the smooth outer shell with a sharp knife and the

textured inner skin to allow steam pressure to escape as the nut heats up.

3. Place the nuts in a shallow pan and roast for approximately 15-25 minutes. Turn them over after 5-10 minutes for a more evenly roasted chestnut.

5. Take out of the oven and let cool slightly before peeling both shell and skin (they

will peel more easily when they are still warm).

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Atkins Diet Recipes: Low Carb Chewy Candy Bar

Admin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:41:00 +0000

Another great low carb comfort food recipe from Linda's Low Carb (www.genaw.com utbutter_candy.html): 2 TBS butter 1/4 cup natural chunky peanut butter 1/4 cup Splenda 1 cup chocolate whey protein powder 1/4 cup Da Vinci SF Vanilla syrup 1/4 cup Salted nuts (optional) * Melt the Butter, and mix with Splenda. * Add the Peanut Butter to the mix until smooth. * Mix protein powder until crumbly * Add SF syrup, and the mix should turn glossy and much easier to form into 2 mini loaf pans * Freeze …

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Atkins Diet Recipes: Low Carb Peanut Butter Fudge

Admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:24:33 +0000

I wanted to do a new low carb video to welcome in the new year. These were a big hit at all my holiday family functions even with my non-low carbing family members. Most never new they were eating low carb fudge. The original recipe can be found here: www.genaw.com 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter 2 ounces softened cream cheese 1 cup Splenda 2/3 cup Vanilla Whey protein powder * Microwave the butter and peanut butter on HIGH for 1 minutes; mix thoroughly. * Mix in the …