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Roasted cauliflower-cut into florets, put florets in a plastic bag, add 1 tablespoon Olive oil, some seasoning of your choice. Shake the bag so the florets are coated, put in an oven proof dish and roast/bake at 375 for 30 minutes more or less. Cauliflower "Mashed Potatoes", cook cauliflower until fork tender, drain off…

I have high blood pressure controlled by medicine. My doctor wanted to add a potassium pill to my meds. I asked him if I couldn't just eat food instead of taking the pill. He suggested I eat an orange and banana everyday. Bananas don't keep well, I like oranges and bananas both, but wanted more variety in my diet. So, I…

I drink black coffee, very strong. A heaping 1/3 cup grounds Folger's Black Silk, Dark to 6 cups of water. My children tease me about drinking oil or sludge. On occasion I will have some flavored creamer, 2-3 times a week for a dessert. If you are drinking 1-3 cups of coffee a day with 1 tablespoon of cream, I'm sure you…

Mickiebabcock That's a great list you posted. I like knowing the amounts I should eat.

smashy, I made a list for myself that I'll share with you. I have high blood pressure, so I must add potassium to my diet. My Food Diary is public if you want to take a peek. Increasing HDL "the good cholesterol" Whole grains Eat fruit instead of juice Eat at least 5 servings of vegetables daily Eat a daily serving of…

Hey Lurker, It just so happens I did some research for ways to improve my "good" cholesterol. I keep it in wordpad document. I also shared it with my sister as guidelines for her husband. Here is what I found. I hope it helps. Increasing HDL "the good cholesterol" Whole grains Eat fruit instead of juice Eat at least 5…

Bread is my weakness. I like cornbread, loaf bread, homemade breads, grind my own wheat berries bread, English muffins, crusty breads, soft breads, polenta, I must add Honeybuns with white icing (I do not buy them and bring them home), and homemade chocolate chip cookies. I taught my youngest daughter to make chocolate…

t. [/quote] I agree too, great thread. We know the answer is to eat at a deficit, but ideas about day to day details and strategies do help! [/quote] Thank you JaneiR36

Here is a good resource about potassium: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?dbid=90&tname=nutrient

Renee, I have high blood pressure controlled by medicine. I've lowered my sodium intake and make an effort to add potassium rich foods to my diet. Here is an excellent resource for helping you find some potassium rich foods. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?dbid=90&tname=nutrient

Rebamae, thank you for the encouragement.

CipherZero, thank you for the suggestion of flax seed and peanut butter on oatmeal. I'll give it a try. debrag12, I use both words, catsup and ketchup. I guess catsup is a local or regional thing. WalkingAlong, great tip about snacking SherryTeach, No offense taken. I joined in October 2012 and stayed around about a month.…

lemonsnowdrop, If I'm going to eat sugar I'd rather have it in something I enjoy such as a homemade cup of hot chocolate drink, or the sugar from fruit. I eat oatmeal for breakfast sometimes, but I am not excited about eating it. I do add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and add some frozen blueberries at the end of the cooking.…

Calliope610, Congratulations on your 53 pound weight loss!! Nothing wrong with catsup, but one tablespoon was never enough for me. I would eat about 5 tablespoons. As an example I'll use Heinz Ketsup 1 tablespoon as a serving. Sodium 190 mg per serving x 5 servings = 950 mg sodium. I have high blood pressure so I need to…

I never even thought of them as restrictions! I've done these over a period of 20+ years. There are exceptions such as eating catsup with fries sometimes, drinking a quart of milk now and then. But, doing it all the time would add up. Thank you for using the word "restrictions". I'll rethink them, except the milk. If I…

Sonic, The answer is simple, double batches!

If you are lifting you are building muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat as I understand it. You are probably losing inches and reshaping your body, which is a nice thing.