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I meant to say simple carbohydrates...
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% are easier to manage if you follow the classic zone diet and it's block system. Unfortunately, MFP still skews the percentages on the summary :-( To answer the OP's question though, I think the following are the big macro winners in our house: .....Protein: Boneless, skinless chicken breast or venison ........Carb:…
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When I BBQ/smoke, I start out with charcoal + choice of wood chunks for smoke. Once that step is done, I keep it slow & low with gas for several hours. It's much easier to control the heat and cooking time that way. All other grilling, generally I use gas because it's convenient.
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I use Meijer (generic) vanilla 100% Whey protein powder, but we just got a Sam's club membership, and they have many others to choose from. We go through a lot of it, and it has a long shelf life, so I might go for a larger package from there. There was one with Jillian Michaels on it - it was the cheapest per oz. Eric
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My quick snack is usually the appropriate amount of fresh vegetable (usually cucumbers or zuccini) with hummus, and either hard-boiled egg whites or a piece of string cheese. I usually eat a 3-4 block snack :wink:
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My son (13yo) and I both eat the Apple Pie Spiced Oatmeal from the classic recipies: http://www.zonediet.com/0/zonediet/plans/zone-classic-recipes/zone-classic-recipe-detail/itemid/1703 It's a 4 block serving, and he normally eats a 3 block meal, but he has a long span between breakfast and lunch, so it works for him.…
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Thank you for starting this group! I have been looking for some sort of zone/MFP connection. I have been on the zone diet for about a month and have never felt better! I read Enter the Zone. I understand why many people find it confusing and scattered. My mom has his other books, so I plan to read those as well.…
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His concern is that they portray table sugar and high fructose corn syrup as the sole villains. As in his books, he points out that excessive consumption of complex carbohydrates (pastas, potatoes, etc.) contribute to the inflammation and hormonal imbalances which underlie many of the diseases discussed in the 60 minutes…
