No Meat.....No Problem
Whitfield517
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Well this week I agreed to go meat free with a co-worker. I was a little concerned that I would not have enough variety in my meatless week so I went to Trader Joe's to stock up on some good meatless fare. I decided to buy a fresh eggplant, having no idea what I was going to make with. After some research on the web I found a roasted eggplant recipe that was easy and fast. I simply poked the eggplant with a fork then placed it in a baking dish in the oven at 350 for 1 hour. I let it cool some then peeled the skin off. The cooked eggplant has a lovely squash like taste that can adapt to lots of flavors. I put a little salt on the eggplant and placed it in a dish with some tomato sauce, cooked rigatoni pasta, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese. It was so good. I had to stop myself from eating the whole dish! The eggplant is very filling and since I did not add any oil to it it was kinda healthy (ok, it was healthy before I added the cheese and sauce) I will definitely be adding eggplant to my meal plans even after my meatless week.
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Keep it up with the meatless meals...try for 1-2 days a week where you keep it meatless...it'll cut your grocery bill and improve your health. I've been a vegetarian my entire life and it's a wonderful lifestyle.
*waits to get throttled by those on atkins or primal diets*0 -
Eggplant is awesome. I sometimes make an eggplant parmesean (like lasagna). I also like eggplant meatballs and curried eggplant for an indian dinner.0
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I agree with going meatless one or two days a week. We used to do that and it was awesome. Now I just don't meal-plan well enough to think about it. :-/ But it can save money, and you get some good variety in your diet.0
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Just curious - but why are you going meatless? There is a lot of misinformation out there.0
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*waits to get throttled by those on atkins or primal diets*
#throttles sarah# lol
i did this with my church for a month, well it was more than just meat it also included sweets, caffiene etc, now that its over i feel so much better, i still have days where i dont eat meat, i use to be addicted to caffiene now i dont crave it, i used to be a sugarholic now i dont crave sugar either. my biggest concern about no meats was protein but i found that even with out it i got more than enough protien in my diet.0 -
Just curious - but why are you going meatless? There is a lot of misinformation out there.
If you don't mind my asking...what kind of misinformation?0 -
*waits to get throttled by those on atkins or primal diets*
#throttles sarah# lol
i did this with my church for a month, well it was more than just meat it also included sweets, caffiene etc, now that its over i feel so much better, i still have days where i dont eat meat, i use to be addicted to caffiene now i dont crave it, i used to be a sugarholic now i dont crave sugar either. my biggest concern about no meats was protein but i found that even with out it i got more than enough protien in my diet.
Yeah yeah...pick on the vegetarian, lol.
If it's about the protein...I eat my body weight in grams every day (and no...it's not from faux meat crap), I watch very carefully what I eat...take a look at my hair...it's down to my butt and very healthy. I get in all my B vitamins, calcium, Iron, and other vital nutrients quite easily.0 -
As a vegan (for good health rather than moral reasons) I salute you in having a meat free time. The change to my diet has made a big difference to my health, weight and general well being. I have a wide variety of foods and do not miss meat at allWell this week I agreed to go meat free with a co-worker. I was a little concerned that I would not have enough variety in my meatless week so I went to Trader Joe's to stock up on some good meatless fare. I decided to buy a fresh eggplant, having no idea what I was going to make with. After some research on the web I found a roasted eggplant recipe that was easy and fast. I simply poked the eggplant with a fork then placed it in a baking dish in the oven at 350 for 1 hour. I let it cool some then peeled the skin off. The cooked eggplant has a lovely squash like taste that can adapt to lots of flavors. I put a little salt on the eggplant and placed it in a dish with some tomato sauce, cooked rigatoni pasta, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese. It was so good. I had to stop myself from eating the whole dish! The eggplant is very filling and since I did not add any oil to it it was kinda healthy (ok, it was healthy before I added the cheese and sauce) I will definitely be adding eggplant to my meal plans even after my meatless week.0 -
Yay for you! I'm a Vegetarian, and I love eggplant! I season it with a little sea salt and some other dry spices, and broil or bbq. It keeps for several days in the fridge and is a quick warm up for a snack, or as an appetizer. Works well if you are really hungry because it is filling and is totally low damage! You will end up eating less of the caloric stuff.0
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Oh, and BTW, I don't eat the fake meat stuff either. I am gluten free and it's all loaded up with soy (wheat).0
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Oh - I just am amazed at how many people (both here and in real life) give advice based on nothing but what they heard in passing on a TV show 8 years ago (or whatever the source). There are some really excellent studies and books put together with sources sited that we can all easily research with the internet now.
Personally, what I do doesn't matter - although I've found something that works for my goals, what I'm saying to (not just you - but all) people is - do the research! Read up on this stuff!
Not only is reading up on it interesting and helpful, but it keeps you motivated. It's hard to jam a doughnut in your mouth when you're half way through reading "Good Calories, Bad Calories".
I have clients all over that make declarations like, "I'm not going to eat red meat anymore!" based on just that they think it's healthy. However, through 3 years of study, I can't seem to find a single current study that shows it is bad. Some of my friends are vegan because they fundamentally don't believe in eating animal product - I applaud them for that choice! That's fantastic!
My advice to my personal training clients is always the same. Before you swear off red meat/chicken/fat/protein or whatever they claim is bad for you - swear off missing a day of exercise and swear off that cheat cookie. It'll go a lot further!
Some reading examples that I like - I'm sure other people will disagree - again, I'm not saying do each one - Just to learn about it!
The Anabolic Diet
The Primal Blueprint
The New Atkins Revolution - which has a vegetarian section in each chapter now
Protein Power
The Zone Diet (33/33/33)
Good Calories, Bad Calories
All good stuff and worth the read.
Steve
KnightFit.com0 -
I wanted a way to make eating healthier easier for me. I thought that by not allowing myself to eat meat I would force myself to find new food that is both filling and has fewer calories then meat dishes. I totally plan to eat poultry and seafood again (no pork or red meat if I can help it) So for example today I ate a great and filling lunch and dinner and ate less than 1200 calories!0
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Oh - I just am amazed at how many people (both here and in real life) give advice based on nothing but what they heard in passing on a TV show 8 years ago (or whatever the source). There are some really excellent studies and books put together with sources sited that we can all easily research with the internet now.
Personally, what I do doesn't matter - although I've found something that works for my goals, what I'm saying to (not just you - but all) people is - do the research! Read up on this stuff!
Not only is reading up on it interesting and helpful, but it keeps you motivated. It's hard to jam a doughnut in your mouth when you're half way through reading "Good Calories, Bad Calories".
I have clients all over that make declarations like, "I'm not going to eat red meat anymore!" based on just that they think it's healthy. However, through 3 years of study, I can't seem to find a single current study that shows it is bad. Some of my friends are vegan because they fundamentally don't believe in eating animal product - I applaud them for that choice! That's fantastic!
My advice to my personal training clients is always the same. Before you swear off red meat/chicken/fat/protein or whatever they claim is bad for you - swear off missing a day of exercise and swear off that cheat cookie. It'll go a lot further!
Some reading examples that I like - I'm sure other people will disagree - again, I'm not saying do each one - Just to learn about it!
The Anabolic Diet
The Primal Blueprint
The New Atkins Revolution - which has a vegetarian section in each chapter now
Protein Power
The Zone Diet (33/33/33)
Good Calories, Bad Calories
All good stuff and worth the read.
Steve
KnightFit.com
I've read them and and none of them would ever convince me to switch. I don't eat meat because it's a morally and ethically wrong thing. I was a vegan for a number of years and would go back to it if my daughter chose to do so. She is not a vegetarian and it's her personal choice. We do eat as healthfully as possible. We eat 'clean', we grow a lot of what we eat, and when she eats meat it is organic and free range from a local butcher...not processed crap.0 -
You throttled people for a month? At church??#throttles sarah# lol
i did this with my church for a month0 -
I LOVE eggplant, but my family hates. What can I do?0
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I find that there are MANY MANY delicious vegetarian recipes out there. Just take some time and scour the internet. You'll get the feel for meat-free recipes :-)0
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You throttled people for a month? At church??#throttles sarah# lol
i did this with my church for a month
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god i am craving eggplant!! but its expensive here..0
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Oh - I just am amazed at how many people (both here and in real life) give advice based on nothing but what they heard in passing on a TV show 8 years ago (or whatever the source). There are some really excellent studies and books put together with sources sited that we can all easily research with the internet now.
Personally, what I do doesn't matter - although I've found something that works for my goals, what I'm saying to (not just you - but all) people is - do the research! Read up on this stuff!
Not only is reading up on it interesting and helpful, but it keeps you motivated. It's hard to jam a doughnut in your mouth when you're half way through reading "Good Calories, Bad Calories".
I have clients all over that make declarations like, "I'm not going to eat red meat anymore!" based on just that they think it's healthy. However, through 3 years of study, I can't seem to find a single current study that shows it is bad. Some of my friends are vegan because they fundamentally don't believe in eating animal product - I applaud them for that choice! That's fantastic!
My advice to my personal training clients is always the same. Before you swear off red meat/chicken/fat/protein or whatever they claim is bad for you - swear off missing a day of exercise and swear off that cheat cookie. It'll go a lot further!
Some reading examples that I like - I'm sure other people will disagree - again, I'm not saying do each one - Just to learn about it!
The Anabolic Diet
The Primal Blueprint
The New Atkins Revolution - which has a vegetarian section in each chapter now
Protein Power
The Zone Diet (33/33/33)
Good Calories, Bad Calories
All good stuff and worth the read.
Steve
KnightFit.com
You're quite handsome btw..
So why can't I just read some Pollan and get it over with?0 -
You might want to read the China Study http://www.thechinastudy.com/ if you have not seen it in your 3 years of studyOh - I just am amazed at how many people (both here and in real life) give advice based on nothing but what they heard in passing on a TV show 8 years ago (or whatever the source). There are some really excellent studies and books put together with sources sited that we can all easily research with the internet now.
Personally, what I do doesn't matter - although I've found something that works for my goals, what I'm saying to (not just you - but all) people is - do the research! Read up on this stuff!
Not only is reading up on it interesting and helpful, but it keeps you motivated. It's hard to jam a doughnut in your mouth when you're half way through reading "Good Calories, Bad Calories".
I have clients all over that make declarations like, "I'm not going to eat red meat anymore!" based on just that they think it's healthy. However, through 3 years of study, I can't seem to find a single current study that shows it is bad. Some of my friends are vegan because they fundamentally don't believe in eating animal product - I applaud them for that choice! That's fantastic!
My advice to my personal training clients is always the same. Before you swear off red meat/chicken/fat/protein or whatever they claim is bad for you - swear off missing a day of exercise and swear off that cheat cookie. It'll go a lot further!
Some reading examples that I like - I'm sure other people will disagree - again, I'm not saying do each one - Just to learn about it!
The Anabolic Diet
The Primal Blueprint
The New Atkins Revolution - which has a vegetarian section in each chapter now
Protein Power
The Zone Diet (33/33/33)
Good Calories, Bad Calories
All good stuff and worth the read.
Steve
KnightFit.com
<Summary from website below, just for reference>...
"In this project, however, I uncovered a dark secret. Children who ate the highest protein diets were the ones most likely to get liver cancer..." He began to review other reports from around the world that reflected the findings of his research in the Philippines.
Although it was "heretical to say that protein wasn't healthy," he started an in-depth study into the role of nutrition, especially protein, in the cause of cancer.
The research project culminated in a 20-year partnership of Cornell University, Oxford University, and the Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine, a survey of diseases and lifestyle factors in rural China and Taiwan. More commonly known as the China Study, "this project eventually produced more than 8000 statistically significant associations between various dietary factors and disease."
The findings? "People who ate the most animal-based foods got the most chronic disease ... People who ate the most plant-based foods were the healthiest and tended to avoid chronic disease. These results could not be ignored," said Dr. Campbell.0 -
Some reading examples that I like - I'm sure other people will disagree - again, I'm not saying do each one - Just to learn about it!
The Anabolic Diet
The Primal Blueprint
The New Atkins Revolution - which has a vegetarian section in each chapter now
Protein Power
The Zone Diet (33/33/33)
Good Calories, Bad Calories
All good stuff and worth the read.
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Sorry, but this makes no sense to me. You cut out meat and replaced it with eggplant? Eggplant has virtually no protein. I could understand if you said tempeh or tofu or even beans or quinoa.0
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replacing meat with eggplant and expecting same results= no
but eating eggplant as a low calorie meal alternative = good
personally I don't understand why people would stop eating meat. It is delicious. :P
and yes, there is a lot of misinformation out there.
there are also a million studies applauding and shooting down pretty much everything we consume (coffee, meat, flour, dairy). So studies are also to be taken with a grain of salt and not believed blindly.
The key is in moderation. Too much milk will kill you.
It is obvs. different for everyone but I personally noted that when I introduced red meat and chicken back into my diet i started losing weight and generally felt better (also my blood and hormone levels returned to normal after a huge medical struggle with trying to get healthy and in balance). I eat meat 1-2 times a week, fish 1-2 times a week.0 -
As I mentioned above.... read the China Study (about the impact of animal protein on long term illness etc), for me it was the major long term study that gave me the impetus to leave meat alone (my light bulb moment). many other studies I read were sponsored by the food producing group that would like us to eat their food.replacing meat with eggplant and expecting same results= no
but eating eggplant as a low calorie meal alternative = good
personally I don't understand why people would stop eating meat. It is delicious. :P
and yes, there is a lot of misinformation out there.
there are also a million studies applauding and shooting down pretty much everything we consume (coffee, meat, flour, dairy). So studies are also to be taken with a grain of salt and not believed blindly.
The key is in moderation. Too much milk will kill you.
It is obvs. different for everyone but I personally noted that when I introduced red meat and chicken back into my diet i started losing weight and generally felt better (also my blood and hormone levels returned to normal after a huge medical struggle with trying to get healthy and in balance). I eat meat 1-2 times a week, fish 1-2 times a week.
However I know that food is a personal choice, and I have no problem with anyone eating meat.. it is just something I would not now do...I am only passing comment... that is the joy of these message boards and forum.0 -
I will read it.
However have you ever had meat in china? I have and it is not the best quality meat to begin with. Perhaps that is the key. Anyways I will take a look at the study.0 -
I hope you enjoy it (from a reading and educational perspective).I will read it.
However have you ever had meat in china? I have and it is not the best quality meat to begin with. Perhaps that is the key. Anyways I will take a look at the study.
The thing is it is not just about meat in China, in goes broader than that. I think that the title is quite misleading, which is why it flies under the radar.
And yes, I have eaten meat in China, it was killed fresh, the day I ate it, not far from where it "grew up". It tasted like meat should, it was lean and flavoursome, and I enjoyed it.0 -
I don't know... I have gotten really sick there every time I have meat... It is the only place I tend to avoid it as much as possible. 0
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Oh - I just am amazed at how many people (both here and in real life) give advice based on nothing but what they heard in passing on a TV show 8 years ago (or whatever the source). There are some really excellent studies and books put together with sources sited that we can all easily research with the internet now.
Personally, what I do doesn't matter - although I've found something that works for my goals, what I'm saying to (not just you - but all) people is - do the research! Read up on this stuff!
Not only is reading up on it interesting and helpful, but it keeps you motivated. It's hard to jam a doughnut in your mouth when you're half way through reading "Good Calories, Bad Calories".
I have clients all over that make declarations like, "I'm not going to eat red meat anymore!" based on just that they think it's healthy. However, through 3 years of study, I can't seem to find a single current study that shows it is bad. Some of my friends are vegan because they fundamentally don't believe in eating animal product - I applaud them for that choice! That's fantastic!
My advice to my personal training clients is always the same. Before you swear off red meat/chicken/fat/protein or whatever they claim is bad for you - swear off missing a day of exercise and swear off that cheat cookie. It'll go a lot further!
Some reading examples that I like - I'm sure other people will disagree - again, I'm not saying do each one - Just to learn about it!
The Anabolic Diet
The Primal Blueprint
The New Atkins Revolution - which has a vegetarian section in each chapter now
Protein Power
The Zone Diet (33/33/33)
Good Calories, Bad Calories
All good stuff and worth the read.
Steve
KnightFit.com
my mom took me to several nutritionists when i became a vegetarian and they all said it was healthier to not eat meat! you can get protein from other places. for example, for the few years i was vegetarian, i was crazy about peanut butter and still am. these days, i dont have the willpower to never eat meat. i have it a couple times a year. when i went vegetarian, i even lost some weight and had more energy!0 -
as a vegetarian of 6 years it makes me chuckle to think it could be hard to figure out what to eat without meat
good for you for giving it a shot! even if it's only every once in awhile.
there are so many options, don't think you can only eat expensive vegetables as a meat replacement, though. someone mentioned quinoa, lentils, beans.. lots of things can be made from the bulk section and then with some cheaper veggies or onion or tofu/tempeh/whatever floats your boat.
homemade hummus is around 1/3 the price of store bought and much healthier! or you can get that eggplant and try out making baba ganouj...yummm 0 -
I will read it.
However have you ever had meat in china? I have and it is not the best quality meat to begin with. Perhaps that is the key. Anyways I will take a look at the study.
often, china and japan, pass off dolphin and whale meat as something else. maybe that's what you tasted.0
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