I am a Chef who is into Nutrition and Fitness. Ask me anything...

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  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    I am a type 2 dieabic any ideas on what I can eat

    Talk to your Doctor.
    crananne wrote: »
    I'm not getting enough protein. Can you suggest lean protein ideas?

    Read this thread. Also, don't fear dietary fat. It is essential... just as protein is.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    I've got a tonne of ground flaxseed in the cupboard any good recipes to use it up?
  • ladipoet
    ladipoet Posts: 4,180 Member
    Oh wow. You are my new best friend (thank you for posting)!! I am going to add you as a friend!
  • ladipoet
    ladipoet Posts: 4,180 Member
    Organic Canola Oil is NOT okay. Canola oil in any form is NOT okay. It is quite literally a pesticide because it is known to be a toxic substance. I am not joking. Do a google search "what was conola oil developed for?" and educate yourself. It takes about 10 years to affect your health and caused HEART LESIONS among other things!!!! http://healthwyze.org/index.php/component/content/article/123-the-bomb-shell-truth-about-canola-oil.html
  • stevencloser
    stevencloser Posts: 8,911 Member
    ladipoet wrote: »
    Organic Canola Oil is NOT okay. Canola oil in any form is NOT okay. It is quite literally a pesticide because it is known to be a toxic substance. I am not joking. Do a google search "what was conola oil developed for?" and educate yourself. It takes about 10 years to affect your health and caused HEART LESIONS among other things!!!! http://healthwyze.org/index.php/component/content/article/123-the-bomb-shell-truth-about-canola-oil.html

    You should pick your sources better.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    ladipoet wrote: »
    Organic Canola Oil is NOT okay. Canola oil in any form is NOT okay. It is quite literally a pesticide because it is known to be a toxic substance. I am not joking. Do a google search "what was conola oil developed for?" and educate yourself. It takes about 10 years to affect your health and caused HEART LESIONS among other things!!!! http://healthwyze.org/index.php/component/content/article/123-the-bomb-shell-truth-about-canola-oil.html

    But what about rapeseed oil?!
  • aledba
    aledba Posts: 564 Member
    ladipoet wrote: »
    Organic Canola Oil is NOT okay. Canola oil in any form is NOT okay. It is quite literally a pesticide because it is known to be a toxic substance. I am not joking. Do a google search "what was conola oil developed for?" and educate yourself. It takes about 10 years to affect your health and caused HEART LESIONS among other things!!!! http://healthwyze.org/index.php/component/content/article/123-the-bomb-shell-truth-about-canola-oil.html

    hahahah. they can't even spell 'wise' properly.
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    auddii wrote: »
    ladipoet wrote: »
    Organic Canola Oil is NOT okay. Canola oil in any form is NOT okay. It is quite literally a pesticide because it is known to be a toxic substance. I am not joking. Do a google search "what was conola oil developed for?" and educate yourself. It takes about 10 years to affect your health and caused HEART LESIONS among other things!!!! http://healthwyze.org/index.php/component/content/article/123-the-bomb-shell-truth-about-canola-oil.html

    But what about rapeseed oil?!

    Rapeseed oil? What is this? I want some!
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    kkenseth wrote: »
    auddii wrote: »
    ladipoet wrote: »
    Organic Canola Oil is NOT okay. Canola oil in any form is NOT okay. It is quite literally a pesticide because it is known to be a toxic substance. I am not joking. Do a google search "what was conola oil developed for?" and educate yourself. It takes about 10 years to affect your health and caused HEART LESIONS among other things!!!! http://healthwyze.org/index.php/component/content/article/123-the-bomb-shell-truth-about-canola-oil.html

    But what about rapeseed oil?!

    Rapeseed oil? What is this? I want some!

    It comes from the most beautiful places!
    Rapeseed.jpg
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    Any time I try to do a bread coating it almost always falls off. It doesn't matter if I bake or fry the coating never sticks. Any tips for getting a nice golden breading?
  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    edited August 2015
    Any time I try to do a bread coating it almost always falls off. It doesn't matter if I bake or fry the coating never sticks. Any tips for getting a nice golden breading?

    It depends what you are coating.

    For boneless, skinless chicken breasts, the order is:

    1) Chicken Breasts (thin sliced, pre-marinated & seasoned)
    2) Seasoned Flour (kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, flour)
    3) Seasoned Egg (stirred thoroughly to combine yolks & whites, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh minced parsley)
    4) Panko Bread Crumbs (seasoned with kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, any other dry spices you desire, maybe even some grated parmesan)

    ^Season everything.

    --Pre-marinate the chicken with fresh garlic, scallions, olive oil, black pepper, fresh herbs, etc.
    --Coat with flour and slap off the excess. You just want a light coating of flour.
    --Dip in egg wash and let the excess drip off.
    --Thoroughly coat with panko bread crumbs. Set on a sheet tray prior to frying.
    --Start with a hot pan. Add enough oil or the oil + butter. Wait until the oil is hot.
    --Let the chicken sear until golden brown. Carefully flip without disturbing the crust.
    --Sear the other side. Let drain on paper towels.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    ladipoet wrote: »
    Organic Canola Oil is NOT okay. Canola oil in any form is NOT okay. It is quite literally a pesticide because it is known to be a toxic substance. I am not joking. Do a google search "what was conola oil developed for?" and educate yourself. It takes about 10 years to affect your health and caused HEART LESIONS among other things!!!! http://healthwyze.org/index.php/component/content/article/123-the-bomb-shell-truth-about-canola-oil.html

    If you really wish to educate yourself, this is a nice start:

    https://skepticdetective.wordpress.com/2010/01/09/is-canola-oil-dangerous/
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    sixxpoint wrote: »
    Any time I try to do a bread coating it almost always falls off. It doesn't matter if I bake or fry the coating never sticks. Any tips for getting a nice golden breading?

    It depends what you are coating.

    For boneless, skinless chicken breasts, the order is:

    1) Chicken Breasts (thin sliced, pre-marinated, seasoned with kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, any other dry spices you desire)
    2) Seasoned Flour (kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, flour)
    3) Seasoned Egg (stirred thoroughly to combine yolks & whites, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh minced parsley)
    4) Panko Bread Crumbs (seasoned the same way as the chicken)

    ^Season everything.

    --Pre-marinate the chicken with fresh garlic, scallions, olive oil, black pepper, fresh herbs, etc.
    --Coat with flour and slap off the excess. You just want a light coating of flour.
    --Dip in egg wash and let the excess drip off.
    --Thoroughly coat with panko bread crumbs. Set on a sheet tray prior to frying.
    --Start with a hot pan. Add enough oil or the oil + butter. Wait until the oil is hot.
    --Let the chicken sear until golden brown. Carefully flip without disturbing the crust.
    --Sear the other side. Let drain on paper towels.

    Thank you! I was trying to make nuggets for my son and a pretty pathetic attempt at chile relleno. Scrambled eggs milk or no milk?

  • bkstein40
    bkstein40 Posts: 41 Member
    Hello, I need help. Today for lunch I had a Chinese chicken salad, it was made up of chicken breast chunks, Napa cabbage, green onions, sliced almonds, crunchy noodles(ramen noodles) with a piquant dressing. Would you happen to have an idea on how many calories, I figured 450. Thanks Brenda
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    sixxpoint wrote: »
    In my personal kitchen?...




    Link to a good Knife site: http://korin.com/Knives/Nenox_3

    Pretty knife...

    What kind of knives do you recommend, any tips for keeping them sharp, and cooking pots I'm looking at buying a new set but I don't know if I should go stainless steel, ceramic coated, Teflon, copper, aluminum, cast iron. I'd like them to be durable and easy to clean any suggestions?

    Oh and excellent post.

  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    Canola Oil can be cut with 20-30% Extra Virgin Olive Oil to save money and add flavor while still having a relatively high smoke point. That is what fancy restaurants use for virtually anything you order that isn't deep fried.
  • caroldavison332
    caroldavison332 Posts: 864 Member
    I'm from Monmouth County, NJ. Manalapan to be exact. Thanks for your offer.
  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    edited August 2015
    sixxpoint wrote: »
    Any time I try to do a bread coating it almost always falls off. It doesn't matter if I bake or fry the coating never sticks. Any tips for getting a nice golden breading?

    It depends what you are coating.

    For boneless, skinless chicken breasts, the order is:

    1) Chicken Breasts (thin sliced, pre-marinated, seasoned with kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, any other dry spices you desire)
    2) Seasoned Flour (kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, flour)
    3) Seasoned Egg (stirred thoroughly to combine yolks & whites, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh minced parsley)
    4) Panko Bread Crumbs (seasoned the same way as the chicken)

    ^Season everything.

    --Pre-marinate the chicken with fresh garlic, scallions, olive oil, black pepper, fresh herbs, etc.
    --Coat with flour and slap off the excess. You just want a light coating of flour.
    --Dip in egg wash and let the excess drip off.
    --Thoroughly coat with panko bread crumbs. Set on a sheet tray prior to frying.
    --Start with a hot pan. Add enough oil or the oil + butter. Wait until the oil is hot.
    --Let the chicken sear until golden brown. Carefully flip without disturbing the crust.
    --Sear the other side. Let drain on paper towels.

    Thank you! I was trying to make nuggets for my son and a pretty pathetic attempt at chile relleno. Scrambled eggs milk or no milk?

    No milk. Just whip up a couple eggs in a bowl with some spices and fresh chopped parsley.
    bkstein40 wrote: »
    Hello, I need help. Today for lunch I had a Chinese chicken salad, it was made up of chicken breast chunks, Napa cabbage, green onions, sliced almonds, crunchy noodles(ramen noodles) with a piquant dressing. Would you happen to have an idea on how many calories, I figured 450. Thanks Brenda

    No easy way to do this. You will have to add each ingredient individually, weighing in grams or ounces, and scanning the label of the product with your MFP app whenever possible.
    sixxpoint wrote: »
    In my personal kitchen?...




    Link to a good Knife site: http://korin.com/Knives/Nenox_3
    Pretty knife...

    What kind of knives do you recommend, any tips for keeping them sharp, and cooking pots I'm looking at buying a new set but I don't know if I should go stainless steel, ceramic coated, Teflon, copper, aluminum, cast iron. I'd like them to be durable and easy to clean any suggestions?

    Wusthof, Henckels, Global, Suisin, there are dozens of good brands. Most home cooks will be satisfied with a stainless steel blade with a Western handle. My knife is 10.5 inches, which is quite large. If you have small hands, get an 8-inch Chef's knife.

    A wet stone / sharpening stone is the way to go when sharpening a blade. There are instructional videos on youtube for how to use them. The best ones are soaked in water (not oil) prior to sharpening and they have two sides (with two different grits/sharpening grades). Look for one with a small correction stone, to buff/even out the main stone when it wears down.

    The steel sticks are only good for honing the knife; bringing the blade to a perfect ^ shape. Steels/honers do not sharpen your knife.

    I have All-clad pots & pans. These are the same pans used in many fancy restaurants and on Iron Chef. Lifetime warranty, durable, and you can't go wrong with any style you choose. Get whatever you can afford. I would say the copper line is unnecessary for most home cooks unless they are rich and want to hang pretty pots above their island on a fancy rack. None should be pure aluminum, but the anodized-aluminum coated ones are good. Cast iron pans are cheap and it is always good to have one. You can buy a Lodge Cast Iron skillet at Walmart for $20. For crepes, omelets, fish, eggs, etc. I use this: 51Xbcpbj2XL._SX522_.jpg

    ^ Crepe pan, also made by All-Clad.
  • kimmieb183
    kimmieb183 Posts: 2 Member
    I am line cook.... And a culinary school graduate. When I'm not in the kitchen at work I make pretty awesome food choices. Any tips for how to resist at work....
  • tammycolbert
    tammycolbert Posts: 236 Member
    Any suggestion's on quick, healthy, make at work, eat at my desk breakfast idea's? I think my bagels everyday are not a good choice.