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thank you for your help! I will try roasting any spices would recommend? if I were going to try fresh green beans again should I try roasting them? or are you supposed to boil them?
First clean the green beans and remove the one end with the stem. Do not buy canned or frozen.
Preheat a sheet tray in the oven to 500F. Toss the green beans with enough oil to lightly cost, salt and pepper. When the oven is ripping hot, toss the green beans in and wait until they brown on the edges and bottom. Very simple and you don't need to use any extra weird spices.
Alternately, you could go a completely different route with Big Pot Blanching. This method is better for cooking in bulk and for multiple meals. Basically, you bring a big pot of salted water to a rolling boil (it should taste like sea water). Toss in your green beans and wait until they are tender, but with some bite to them, not mushy. About 3 to 5 minutes. Afterward, quickly drain the water and shock the green beans in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
The beans should be vibrant green and partially cooked. Pat them dry and refrigerate in Tupperware lined with paper towels for up to 1 week. Whenever you want to hear them up for a meal, toss the green beans into a hot pan with hot oil, fresh garlic, shallots, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
Pre-heated pan - that’s brilliant! I never thought of that, and I have made roasted green beans in the past. Thanks for the awesome tips! I love Julia Child for cooking technique, by the way. That’s how I learned to blanch vegetables
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thank you for your help! I will try roasting any spices would recommend? if I were going to try fresh green beans again should I try roasting them? or are you supposed to boil them?
First clean the green beans and remove the one end with the stem. Do not buy canned or frozen.
Preheat a sheet tray in the oven to 500F. Toss the green beans with enough oil to lightly cost, salt and pepper. When the oven is ripping hot, toss the green beans in and wait until they brown on the edges and bottom. Very simple and you don't need to use any extra weird spices.
Alternately, you could go a completely different route with Big Pot Blanching. This method is better for cooking in bulk and for multiple meals. Basically, you bring a big pot of salted water to a rolling boil (it should taste like sea water). Toss in your green beans and wait until they are tender, but with some bite to them, not mushy. About 3 to 5 minutes. Afterward, quickly drain the water and shock the green beans in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
The beans should be vibrant green and partially cooked. Pat them dry and refrigerate in Tupperware lined with paper towels for up to 1 week. Whenever you want to hear them up for a meal, toss the green beans into a hot pan with hot oil, fresh garlic, shallots, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
wow, these tips sound great = ). Maaan, I wish I was more motivated to cook. I mean, I do... but I could definetly gourmet it up a notch, ha.0 -
What are your thoughts on a high protein diet, with small meals eaten every 3hrs throughout the day? I'm not having carbs after 7pm!
Thanks in advance
Tj (England)0 -
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andrikosDE wrote: »SophiaSerrao wrote: »Hi. So here's one my father asked me and google gave me mixed responses: Is canola oil good or bad for frying, from a "health" point of view? Thnks!
Basically the less refined, the better.
This chart will tell you all about cooking oils:
Can you please explain as to why something that might be GM is considered unhealthy?
Are there any peer reviewed scientific studies that show any link between GM and health issues?
YES this. I don't think any studies show that GMO/GM is unhealthy or dangerous.
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Thanks for the oil chart, very helpful.0 -
Hi i have a Overactive thyroid quite bad (also Graves disease - which effects the eyes). im on meds, my body temperature is sky high, no energy my immune system is effected, my hair nails break and a million other symptoms, i was wondering if theres any types of food that could help me build up my immune system, energy, etc as cant find anything on @. I cant eat heavy foods as to heavy on my stomach due to it.
Try looking into eating SCD. I'm hypo not hyper, but it sure gave me the boost I needed 0 -
Hi i have a Overactive thyroid quite bad (also Graves disease - which effects the eyes). im on meds, my body temperature is sky high, no energy my immune system is effected, my hair nails break and a million other symptoms, i was wondering if theres any types of food that could help me build up my immune system, energy, etc as cant find anything on @. I cant eat heavy foods as to heavy on my stomach due to it.
eggs would be lighter on digestion along with with salmon. the fish oil in the salmon will have epa which will help immune health/ and help with the breaking of your nails via natural collagen in salmon0 -
You don't need meat for
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Do you cook with extra virgin olive oil? I was told this was unhealthy many years ago.0
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Chrysalid2014 wrote: »Do you cook with extra virgin olive oil? I was told this was unhealthy many years ago.
It breaks down with heat, and it's very expensive, so it is best to use regular olive oil for cooking.
Save the extra virgin for dressings and cold applications. Or if you like the added flavor, you can cut 25% EVOO with 75% of a high heat cooking oil to allow it to hold up better.0 -
Chrysalid2014 wrote: »Do you cook with extra virgin olive oil? I was told this was unhealthy many years ago.
It breaks down with heat, and it's very expensive, so it is best to use regular olive oil for cooking.
Save the extra virgin for dressings and cold applications. Or if you like the added flavor, you can cut 25% EVOO with 75% of a high heat cooking oil to allow it to hold up better.
Cheers!
Salad dressing and bread dipping it is, then.0 -
my parents came to visit and left a head of cabbage in the fridge. You have a simple recipe/idea for making it that does not include any kind of oil/butter as oil is unwanted calories for me.0
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my parents came to visit and left a head of cabbage in the fridge. You have a simple recipe/idea for making it that does not include any kind of oil/butter as oil is unwanted calories for me.
Raw sauerkraut... Good for digestion
Although.... Eating fat is vital for good health. You need it to help absorb some nutrients in your vegies amongst other things..0 -
What are your thoughts on a high protein diet, with small meals eaten every 3hrs throughout the day? I'm not having carbs after 7pm!
Thanks in advance
Tj (England)
Does eating that often work for you? If not, don't do it.... It has no benefit. Do you want to eat carbs after 7? You can do that too.... Doesn't matter when you eat!
As for the protein... What is "high"?0 -
I have some Alaskan cod fish I'm going to make tonight. Any suggestions for prepping it? What kind of veggies to go with it? Thanks! :-)0
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my parents came to visit and left a head of cabbage in the fridge. You have a simple recipe/idea for making it that does not include any kind of oil/butter as oil is unwanted calories for me.
I make a red cabbage slaw with no oils or fat. I am sure that you could also use green cabbage.
Just slice thin (about 1/2 a head)...add 1/2 to 1 cup cilantro...about 1/3 to 1/2 cup lime juice...a little salt and pepper.
It is great to eat by itself or to add as a topping to other foods.
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my parents came to visit and left a head of cabbage in the fridge. You have a simple recipe/idea for making it that does not include any kind of oil/butter as oil is unwanted calories for me.
I make a red cabbage slaw with no oils or fat. I am sure that you could also use green cabbage.
Just slice thin (about 1/2 a head)...add 1/2 to 1 cup cilantro...about 1/3 to 1/2 cup lime juice...a little salt and pepper.
It is great to eat by itself or to add as a topping to other foods.
Ooh, i like it! I love cilantro and lime. Great idea. I think i will use the other half for a sauerkraut as suggested above.
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I would love to have some good fish recipes. We need to add some to our diet. I'm a pretty accomplished home cook so don't be afraid to hit me with some technique.
Also I just have to say (sing) this: le poisson le poisson hee hee hee ho ho ho (couldn't resist and had to get it out of my head).0 -
Awesome information sixxpoint with the oil chart and love the suggestions for the green beans. Great to have a chef on board with us!!0
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SophiaSerrao wrote: »Hi. So here's one my father asked me and google gave me mixed responses: Is canola oil good or bad for frying, from a "health" point of view? Thnks!
Basically the less refined, the better.
This chart will tell you all about cooking oils:
thank you. Saved, Printing and it's getting taped to my fridge.0 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »What are your thoughts on a high protein diet, with small meals eaten every 3hrs throughout the day? I'm not having carbs after 7pm!
Thanks in advance
Tj (England)
Does eating that often work for you? If not, don't do it.... It has no benefit. Do you want to eat carbs after 7? You can do that too.... Doesn't matter when you eat!
As for the protein... What is "high"?
I'm averaging 40% protein 40% carbs and 20% fats daily!
I thought eating carbs too late in the evening doesn't get burned off the same as eating carbs throughout the day as your more active??
Thanks for your response
Tracey0 -
What kind of fitness are you into, and how would you say it complements your healthy lifestyle?0
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LisaRoloff wrote: »
thank you. Saved, Printing and it's getting taped to my fridge.
Lol, I taped it to my fridge too!0 -
I'm averaging 40% protein 40% carbs and 20% fats daily!
I thought eating carbs too late in the evening doesn't get burned off the same as eating carbs throughout the day as your more active??
Thanks for your response
Tracey
Don't go by ratios. They are meaningless. The proper amount of protein is between 0.60 to 0.82 grams per 1 lb. bodyweight. You can go higher, but it won't really make a difference. Also, protein is the most expensive macro. Dietary fat needs to be at a bare minimum of 0.40 to 0.45 grams per 1 lb. bodyweight. Dietary fat (with little to hopefully zero industrial trans fats) is crucial to hormonal health, sex drive, pregnancy health, etc.
Carbs are not bad, but there is no solid "number" requirement for them. Rely on carbs to fill in the rest of your macro allowance and total calorie goal. It would be wise to focus on a variety of colorful vegetables and high fiber items for the carb allowance.
Lastly, meal timing is almost utterly useless for the average person. There is some evidence that timing carbs can help, but it is mostly related to hardcore athletes and bodybuilders very strict training regimens.
The reason you hear, "don't eat carbs (or food in general) after 8-9 pm", is because by this point, you have likely already filled your total daily calorie goal. Consuming more would likely mean that you are overeating.0 -
BodyByButter wrote: »I would love to have some good fish recipes. We need to add some to our diet. I'm a pretty accomplished home cook so don't be afraid to hit me with some technique.
What kind of fish do you enjoy most? There are hundreds of types of fish and I have dozens of recipes for each one. Some more specifics would help, and any favorite accompanying flavors you enjoy like tomato, coconut, parsley, etc.0 -
I'm averaging 40% protein 40% carbs and 20% fats daily!
I thought eating carbs too late in the evening doesn't get burned off the same as eating carbs throughout the day as your more active??
Thanks for your response
Tracey
Dietary fat (with little to hopefully zero industrial trans fats) is crucial to hormonal health, sex drive, pregnancy health, etc.
Ah, maybe thats why my libido has been pretty lacking. Im always keeping my fat levels low just because i dont want the extra calories. Guess i better work more fat into my diet...0 -
Ah, maybe thats why my libido has been pretty lacking. Im always keeping my fat levels low just because i dont want the extra calories. Guess i better work more fat into my diet...
It's much more crucial than you think. Prolonged daily fat intake of 55 g or less (for the average person) will likely result in a whole host of issues. Try 70 g or more for 4 weeks and report back.0 -
Actually it's per kilo of bodyweight not pounds. As a kilo is 2.2 pounds You're recommending probably double what most people need. This from a RDThe proper amount of protein is between 0.60 to 0.82 grams per 1 lb. bodyweight.
http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/060114p22.shtml
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