Dom D’Agostino’s breakfast – sardines, oysters, eggs and broccoli
RalfLott
Posts: 5,036 Member
From Marty Kendall:
"At first it sounds like a bizarre combination, but when the smartest guy in keto says that he has sardines, oysters, eggs and broccoli (which is high in sulforaphane, which Rhonda Patrick is also a big fan of) as his regular breakfast I wasn’t surprised to find this diet scored highly in the nutritional analysis."
https://optimisingnutrition.com/2016/08/15/dominic-dagostinos-breakfast-sardines-oysters-eggs-and-broccoli/
"At first it sounds like a bizarre combination, but when the smartest guy in keto says that he has sardines, oysters, eggs and broccoli (which is high in sulforaphane, which Rhonda Patrick is also a big fan of) as his regular breakfast I wasn’t surprised to find this diet scored highly in the nutritional analysis."
https://optimisingnutrition.com/2016/08/15/dominic-dagostinos-breakfast-sardines-oysters-eggs-and-broccoli/
4
Replies
-
You should have seen the looks I got at work when I ate three small skewers of chicken bits interspersed with mushrooms, and a chunk of brie, with a hard-boiled egg 'al' Milanese', a handful of Nocellara di Casterlvetrano olives, 5 almonds and a small portion of prawns (in Paleo) mayonnaise....
"Ok" I explained. "You eat pork for breakfast, right? Isn't chicken also meat? And you have fried mushrooms? Or how about a fried egg? And muesli? Muesli contains almonds, doesn't it? And maybe a kipper fillet?"
The British love smoked kippers for breakfast (Mommy dear, Mommy dear....)
"Yes, but we don't have olives...."
"Oh, right. So everything is ok now, bar the olives. Gotcha." And I laughed. And she realised what a dumb add-on that had been....2 -
AlexandraCarlyle wrote: »You should have seen the looks I got at work when I ate three small skewers of chicken bits interspersed with mushrooms, and a chunk of brie, with a hard-boiled egg 'al' Milanese', a handful of Nocellara di Casterlvetrano olives, 5 almonds and a small portion of prawns (in Paleo) mayonnaise....
"Ok" I explained. "You eat pork for breakfast, right? Isn't chicken also meat? And you have fried mushrooms? Or how about a fried egg? And muesli? Muesli contains almonds, doesn't it? And maybe a kipper fillet?"
The British love smoked kippers for breakfast (Mommy dear, Mommy dear....)
"Yes, but we don't have olives...."
"Oh, right. So everything is ok now, bar the olives. Gotcha." And I laughed. And she realised what a dumb add-on that had been....
Well. What art Thou supposed to skewer, pray tell?0 -
I have a few people things I can think of.....1
-
Boiled egg ('Uovo sodo) 'al' Milanese', is a hard-boiled egg, scrunched up with a fork, add olive oil, black pepper and salt and maybe a flake or two of chilli (this last being my own addition).... yum.2
-
Please, don't feel inhibited on my account!
Er....1 -
AlexandraCarlyle wrote: »Boiled egg ('Uovo sodo) 'al' Milanese', is a hard-boiled egg, scrunched up with a fork, add olive oil, black pepper and salt and maybe a flake or two of chilli (this last being my own addition).... yum.
Uovo sodo?
0 -
You are not on my skewer list. In a good way (not a euphemism).
1 -
AlexandraCarlyle wrote: »You are not on my skewer list. In a good way (not a euphemism).
Whew!0 -
I adore sardines. I keep a few cans at work and plop em on a salad.
I love oysters.
I think all food is breakfast food.
I'm having a hard time picturing both for breakfast.
3 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »I adore sardines. I keep a few cans at work and plop em on a salad.
I love oysters.
I think all food is breakfast food.
I'm having a hard time picturing both for breakfast.
How do you like your oysters?0 -
The whole idea of having different food for breakfast is less than 100 years old. My understanding is it started with trying to promote bacon (great idea) and then moved to a way to push cereal (one of the worst ideas in the history of human nutrition) because of the fat in bacon and eggs.
As for sardines, I have several cans in a drawer at work. I had always avoided them until last summer when I heard they were perfect for diabetes and decided to give them a try. Yet one more example of don't judge something before you try it. They are now a staple for me. The only reason they aren't a breakfast option is my wife has a real sensitivity to the smell of any fish. So, my sardines are generally relegated to being eaten at work.2 -
Well that link just led me down a very interesting and informative rabbit hole. Thank you!!!1
-
If only I liked breakfast... or sardines... or raw oysters - I'd have to sub with smoked mussels and make it dinner.0
-
I absolutely adore raw oysters. I used to eat them with alarming regularity and abandon when I lived in France.
I no longer do, now.
And actually, I don't miss them....0 -
I eat eggs raw per the Gaps diet. I like smoked oysters a lot. I also eat sardines with jalapeños. But I'm not a fan of broccoli, I'd rather have cauliflower or bok choy.0
-
You lost me at oysters. Oysters and mussels. Instant bathroom date for me. Love broccoli but to me it is lunch/dinner food. Same with sardines.
Anyone tried BBQ sardines? Stinks yes, but had them in Portugal and OMG I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Little fish of pure delish.
Apparently BBQ sardines is a big thing there.0 -
Fresh sardines I could probably handle....They are much different from the canned goods I'm sure. Just like fresh tuna steak is nothing like canned tuna.1
-
canadjineh wrote: »Fresh sardines I could probably handle....They are much different from the canned goods I'm sure. Just like fresh tuna steak is nothing like canned tuna.
Truth. We are a long way from fresh sardines, but every once in a while, we can get them at a tapas joint. Boy, are they good!0 -
Dom D'Agostino. The guy is brilliant as is his research. I've been following him for a long time. Website is:
http://ketonutrition.org/
Interesting stuff under resources, podcasts, blogs, news, companies.0 -
You lost me at oysters. Oysters and mussels. Instant bathroom date for me. Love broccoli but to me it is lunch/dinner food. Same with sardines.
Anyone tried BBQ sardines? Stinks yes, but had them in Portugal and OMG I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Little fish of pure delish.
Apparently BBQ sardines is a big thing there.
I have found you have to be careful with anything "BBQ" as the vast majority think you must add a ton of sugar to BBQ sauce. This sticks because my grill and my smoker are two of my prized possessions.0 -
I tried the recipe provided by @Steph_Maks (in the link below) and find it to be pretty tasty for both stirfry and smoked pork ribs. We usually smoke our stuff then finish it off in the oven if adding a "sauce".
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10521285/the-keto-recipes-that-changed-your-journey#latest1 -
jamieoliver.com/news-and-features/features/portugal-four-great-sardine-recipes/
The Portugese does not use BBQ sauce on their sardines, just some olive oil and salt, and served with a lovely salad. yum yum and totally LCHF too!2 -
jamieoliver.com/news-and-features/features/portugal-four-great-sardine-recipes/
The Portugese does not use BBQ sauce on their sardines, just some olive oil and salt, and served with a lovely salad. yum yum and totally LCHF too!
Great article - thanks.
(Must plan visit to Portugal!)0 -
I've eaten sardines at my fiance's behest, but on crackers (I prefer without the hot sauce he likes on his). Any suggestions for a safer low carb intake method? I'd love to get hooked on them...(have not managed that yet, sadly, though looking forward the recipe link above)... I'm excited to eventually try what is it the wild food brand? I am a little leery of WM and other low cost retailer brands, particularly as most of them want to pack them in soybean oil. I found a tapenade style spread recipe, but I never got around to trying it.0
-
I like Wild Planet (olive oil or water packed) on rosemary flackers, with aged cheddar and seed mustard. Mmmm. 1
-
OK I have to admit I read this post only to punish myself. LOL I am one of those that can not do sardines or raw oysters. I will stick with my cheese burger or eggs.
0 -
<chop>0
-
So I never ate sardines until after I was diagnosed with T2 and read how good they would be for me. Then I went and started eating keto after buying a lot of these because they were nothing like I expected. I actually really like them and thought they would be a great snack.
Enter ketosis. Constant ravaging hunger disappears. I went from 3, 4, 5 or even 6 snacks a day plus 3 or 4 meals to only eating 2 meals a day and maybe 2 snacks a month. I look at my stash of snacks (including about a dozen cans of sardines) in my drawer at work and wonder when I will ever eat them. I have been able to throw some on a salad here and there, but really, I prefer them straight out of the can.3
This discussion has been closed.