Comments on: I need some good reliable and healthy recipes. Can anyone help? Please!?

By: C J -

C J - — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:14:19 +0000

I’m italian too… I know where you are comming from!

Just remember that olive oil is one of the good fats, so its great to use in moderation!

A meal I cook alot is some whole grain pasta along with veggies I cook in a skillet. The veggies I cook are usually onions (especialy red onions), cherry or plum tomatos, zucchini, asparagus, garlic, mushrooms, artichoke or whatever I have on hand and I cook these in just a tiny bit of olive oil in the skillet. Once the veggies and pasta are cooked, drain the pasta and toss it with the veggies, some olive oil, herbs and low fat italian cheese. Its sooo delicious and filling. Add a side salad with some fat free italian dressing (wishbone is the best!).

I also make veggie quesadillas, which are pretty self explanitory, but you dont need much oil and cook the tortillas (preferably whole grain) in the oven insted of the stove top. This reduces the fat by not needing oils.

Pretty much, its just about making the right choices. Insted of a cannoli, have some fruit. When it comes to dairy, just pick the lower fat version. Breads and pastas, go whole grain (they are healthier and contain more fiber which keeps you feeling full). limit your meats, and add in more beans insted.

For lunch I love to have some minestrone and salad! A bowl of minestrone soup and a regular size salad is only about 270 calories, with dressing!

By: tim b -

tim b - — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:14:19 +0000

try www.cooks.com there is allot of stuff on there

By: ibeeamarriedman -

ibeeamarriedman - — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:14:19 +0000

try the biggest loser cookbook, it helped me loose a fair amount of weight. In addition to just eating better you should throw in some excerise.

By: ashleyee2100 -

ashleyee2100 - — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:14:19 +0000

"i can cook real good but i come from a full blown italian and spanish family alot of fat foods"

Ah, my two favorite cuisines! Guaranteed to put hips and a butt on any woman!

Anyway back to your question, here are my favorite recipe sites.
http://www.theppk.com/
http://www.vegcooking.com/

By: themrmike -

themrmike - — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:14:19 +0000

my theory is that they are three different metabolisms in the human genome. of course there are various combination’s of all three.

Asian diet is almost exclusively starches. Eskimos used to live well on fat and protein. other cultures rely on meat or fish for their primary nourishment.

i found my metabolism is geared to protein i can eat and thrive and loose weight on meat cheese and nuts. large quantities. i have lost over a hundred pounds.

two pieces of bread will add back a pound in a heart beat.

starches fats and protein. you need to find out what your body USES most efficiently and eat that. if it doesn’t use it, it stores it as fat

the best recipes don’t have much more than fresh whatever and a little seasoning and not very much cooking.

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