...is making me hungry! I love to eat. (DUH!) Which is a problem when you're trying to lose weight. Seeing as you HAVE to eat and all (that is, if you don't want to look like Nicole Richie), it's about making the right choices. Eating things that are good for you instead of things that go straight to your ass.
So, in the spirit of good food, I give you some...links! HA! Here are a few posts from Round 1 of the Pool where we discussed some recipes and snacks. Maybe some of these recipes (check the comments section too) will help you plan yummy and nutritious meals and snacks. I've also included some other sites which may help you out with planning.
Without further ado....
Past Pool Posts with Recipes:
Chicken Recipes
Recipes and food talk
Appetizers
Sites for Recipes, Restaurant Info, Product Info:
Hungry Girl - Especially good for new diet friendly products - with reviews and lots of recipes too
Dottie's - Especially good for WW followers - point values for restaurant foods, plus lots of recipes!
Low Fat Crock Pot Recipes - One of my favorites. An alphabetical list of hundreds of better-for-you crock pot recipes.
Other Helpful Sites:
Snacks (One point through 4 points snack lists. Even if you're not doing WW, this gives you some good snack alternatives. Lower points = better for you.)
Nutritional Info - You can get nutritional information about lots of different foods (i.e., the information is present just like a food label.)
Generic Point Values - Helpful with WW since it gives you points for generic food types. However, this is also helpful for non-WW folks as it gives you an idea of what isn't good for you and maybe some alternatives (i.e., comparing point values of foods will tell you which one is better - hint! It's like golf - we're going for low points!)
And for you old Poolsters, here's a NEW recipe for you that I tried out during the holidays. It's really an appetizer, so try it for your Super Bowl party...(Kristi has had them...so don't throw me under the bus girl! Tell everyone how great they were...right??!)
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
1 refrigerated ready-made pie crust
Ham slices (about 10-12) - use LF/FF good deli ham
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (use the shredded stuff, not the sprinkle kind)
Spicy brown mustard (or whatever mustard you like)
Roll out pie crust and spread with mustard. Layer ham to cover pie crust. Spread a little more mustard over the ham, then cover with the parmesan cheese. Roll pie crust as tightly as you can until it's tube shaped. Put in freezer for about 20-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove filled pie crust from freezer and slice thinly (use a good knife!) and place onto baking sheet. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Okay, your turn to share your favorite recipe or other helpful web site. Bring it on!
So, in the spirit of good food, I give you some...links! HA! Here are a few posts from Round 1 of the Pool where we discussed some recipes and snacks. Maybe some of these recipes (check the comments section too) will help you plan yummy and nutritious meals and snacks. I've also included some other sites which may help you out with planning.
Without further ado....
Past Pool Posts with Recipes:
Chicken Recipes
Recipes and food talk
Appetizers
Sites for Recipes, Restaurant Info, Product Info:
Hungry Girl - Especially good for new diet friendly products - with reviews and lots of recipes too
Dottie's - Especially good for WW followers - point values for restaurant foods, plus lots of recipes!
Low Fat Crock Pot Recipes - One of my favorites. An alphabetical list of hundreds of better-for-you crock pot recipes.
Other Helpful Sites:
Snacks (One point through 4 points snack lists. Even if you're not doing WW, this gives you some good snack alternatives. Lower points = better for you.)
Nutritional Info - You can get nutritional information about lots of different foods (i.e., the information is present just like a food label.)
Generic Point Values - Helpful with WW since it gives you points for generic food types. However, this is also helpful for non-WW folks as it gives you an idea of what isn't good for you and maybe some alternatives (i.e., comparing point values of foods will tell you which one is better - hint! It's like golf - we're going for low points!)
And for you old Poolsters, here's a NEW recipe for you that I tried out during the holidays. It's really an appetizer, so try it for your Super Bowl party...(Kristi has had them...so don't throw me under the bus girl! Tell everyone how great they were...right??!)
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
1 refrigerated ready-made pie crust
Ham slices (about 10-12) - use LF/FF good deli ham
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (use the shredded stuff, not the sprinkle kind)
Spicy brown mustard (or whatever mustard you like)
Roll out pie crust and spread with mustard. Layer ham to cover pie crust. Spread a little more mustard over the ham, then cover with the parmesan cheese. Roll pie crust as tightly as you can until it's tube shaped. Put in freezer for about 20-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove filled pie crust from freezer and slice thinly (use a good knife!) and place onto baking sheet. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Okay, your turn to share your favorite recipe or other helpful web site. Bring it on!
Labels: food
3 Comments:
You speak the truth Heather! The Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are very yummy - quite the hit of the New Year's party.
Now if I can only retrofit my artery-clogging, cellulite-enducing Sausage Dip recipe to be more weight friendly, we'll be all set!
Hmmm, I think our current favorite is the easiest thing I make. I don't know how adaptable it is to US cooking, but I brown 8-10 oz. of raw diced chicken breast in a nonstick pan, then pour over a bag of WW Carrot and Coriander Soup (300 g or about 10 oz), simmer for 10-15 minutes in the same pan with a lid on. Last time I added a heaping tablespoon of curry powder. Serve over rice - we use the nukable bags for portion control. Awesome creamy curry feel without the creamy curry calorie count.
Thursdays is my day to weigh-in so i need to report i lost 1.2 pounds. I guess i am going to lose weight one pound at a darn time!
This week I will be moving my ass more. And more water. I'm motivated, i can do this.
Recipe from my mom who is an online WW fan:
She takes the fat free SOFT taco wraps and puts them on a cookie sheet, bakes them, breaks them, and dips them into salsa.
She also will bake them and throw on a thin layer of sauce, and odds and ends (Whatever she feels like) and makes a low fat pizza.
I attribute my 1.2 pound loss to changes i've made in cooking cause god knows i havent been exercising. (Please see above comment as i intend to do so this week!)
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