Meals based on the weather

startingnew09

I do base my meals on the weather, but not on purpose! If it is rainy, cold, etc. I want something hot to warm me up inside. However, it usually a food that does not keep me full. I'm hungry within the hour. Especially since I have a desk job-so I have more time to think about it. But if it is sunny, warm, and a nice day-I'm all about the fruits, and yogurts (cold stuff)

My problem is this: I need a type or group of foods that will keep me warm AND full, and I won't shiver when I think about eating them. The winter is coming and it gets cold here in VA (to me anyway) Does anyone have any suggestions?

iplayoutside19

Turkey Chili???

khskr1

Hey fellow Virginian! I do the same thing. In the summer I like salads, fruits, etc. To make sure you are feeling full, make sure you have a proper amount of protein in your meals. (MFP is on the very low side of protein amts). And I agree with iplay...I LOVE chili in the winter. But I use soy crumbles since I'm a veggie. But soups, casseroles and such are good options.

Chenoachem

+ Soups with meats and pasta.
+ Make a salad and keep chicken seperate. I heat of the chicken, then add it to the salad.
+ Steamed Veggies
+ Toast bread and make a veggie and cheese sandwich

KellenRae

I third iplay's suggestion.

I live in VA too and I know what you're talking about.
When it's chilly outside, I like to make my chicken black bean chili.

Ground chicken browned with diced onions.
Then I throw in a can of black beans and a can of diced tomatoes. Both drained.
Then I add seasonings like cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, etc. To give it more flavor.
Finally, I find something to give it a little sauce... tomato paste works. Sometimes I use the juice from the beans or tomatoes. Can always thicken it up with a bit of cornstarch.

I have no idea if this is healthy. I like to think it is because of the simplicity of the ingredient list, but I haven't crunched the numbers yet. I just like it because it's simple, quick and warm-you-up yummy.

July24Lioness

I third iplay's suggestion.

I live in VA too and I know what you're talking about.
When it's chilly outside, I like to make my chicken black bean chili.

Ground chicken browned with diced onions.
Then I throw in a can of black beans and a can of diced tomatoes. Both drained.
Then I add seasonings like cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, etc. To give it more flavor.
Finally, I find something to give it a little sauce... tomato paste works. Sometimes I use the juice from the beans or tomatoes. Can always thicken it up with a bit of cornstarch.

I have no idea if this is healthy. I like to think it is because of the simplicity of the ingredient list, but I haven't crunched the numbers yet. I just like it because it's simple, quick and warm-you-up yummy.

That recipe is very healthy if the cornstarch is left out..................

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leavinglasvegas

I love soups in the winter! It gets ridiculously cold in Michigan and I eat alot of soups! Look on www.realage.com they have some really good soup recipes!

startingnew09

You guys are so awesome! Thank you SOOO much for all these ideas. They are very helpful and sound very tasty! I even think my husband will eat them...(pickiest eater in the world!) And I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who eats this way!