A cheap and easy hony dijon sauce
And trust me,you can dip almost anything in this,and it tastes like heaven
One tablespoon Heinz Spicy Brown Mustard
One tablespoon Guldens mustard
3 Teaspoons honey
Stir it up,,and dip cheese or raw veggies
Enjoy
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A cheap and easy hony dijon sauce
And trust me,you can dip almost anything in this,and it tastes like heaven
One tablespoon Heinz Spicy Brown Mustard
One tablespoon Guldens mustard
3 Teaspoons honey
Stir it up,,and dip cheese or raw veggies
Enjoy
When I was training for asthetics or even MMA, a friend of mine who is a pro bodybuilder and personal trainer taught me that his nutrition success was predicated on making his body a science project... He was willing to pay the price of eating at the expense of getting the results he needed even if it was tasteless and bland..
When he hung out or did the night life or etc, he had a cooler full of bag of salad, boiled chix breast, hardboil eggs raw baked potato... he just ate to give his body what it needed.. Without regard for flavor
So at times in my training i did the same thing just to get the results I needed.. And looked forward to my cheat day on Sunday were I splurged and ate the wings, pizza or burger.. while still making sure I ate the healthy calories I needed
Boiled chicken is meant to be the business.
It's also reputed to be tasteless though.
Broil man,you can pour off the fat,but you save the flavourQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
I basically do that too, JT. Have cheat days. Except with no regard for calories. Will eat a whole box of chocolate chip cookies! Endless pizza pops! Ice cream sandwiches until I can barely move! Cream Soda pop! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by JT Rock
Much as I like eating that stuff though, I really do feel a difference in my body almost instantly. I think I have trained my body to expect good food, and now when I do eat lots of that crapolla stuff, I think it sorta tries to tell me..."Dude...wtf?!?!"
Yea no kidding:-XQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
as a rule of thumb I put salsa on just about anything thats lacking flavor. I also love avocado as well and 2% breakstones cottage cheese(Best Flavor hands down)
Salsa, I like it a lot, never really checked it's nutritional value though.Quote:
Originally Posted by JT RockYea no kidding:-XQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
as a rule of thumb I put salsa on just about anything thats lacking flavor. I also love avocado as well and 2% breakstones cottage cheese(Best Flavor hands down)
I don't mind if it's not exceptionally good, I'd be happy if it's just not bad!
I generally give my fighters a week after a fight,of,go eat want you want,Ill make you pay for it laterQuote:
Originally Posted by YoungbloodI basically do that too, JT. Have cheat days. Except with no regard for calories. Will eat a whole box of chocolate chip cookies! Endless pizza pops! Ice cream sandwiches until I can barely move! Cream Soda pop! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by JT Rock
Much as I like eating that stuff though, I really do feel a difference in my body almost instantly. I think I have trained my body to expect good food, and now when I do eat lots of that crapolla stuff, I think it sorta tries to tell me..."Dude...wtf?!?!"
A dirty little cheat I useQuote:
Originally Posted by JT RockYea no kidding:-XQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
as a rule of thumb I put salsa on just about anything thats lacking flavor. I also love avocado as well and 2% breakstones cottage cheese(Best Flavor hands down)
Late night, your hungry
Well take some chicken strips,breaded
Put a little hot sauce on them
Some romaine lettuce,some iceberg
Your salad dressing of choice
Two pieces of toasted wheat bread
Good eating
You got my weakness there... Love creative sandwiches of any kind.. I love egg sanwiches anytime of the day..Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer MonkeyA dirty little cheat I useQuote:
Originally Posted by JT RockYea no kidding:-XQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
as a rule of thumb I put salsa on just about anything thats lacking flavor. I also love avocado as well and 2% breakstones cottage cheese(Best Flavor hands down)
Late night, your hungry
Well take some chicken strips,breaded
Put a little hot sauce on them
Some romaine lettuce,some iceberg
Your salad dressing of choice
Two pieces of toasted wheat bread
Good eating
Here is a favorite
1)Pepperidge Farms REAL wheat bread/ Honey Flax/ Ezekial Bread or whatever you like
2) Eggs overhard
3) 2 Slices of nitrate free lean ham
3) 2 slices of Tomato
4) 1/2 avocado
Fry egg with pam spray or olive oil season with pepper only, (ham will have plenty of salt) when cooked throw ham in to brown it, toast the bread and spread the avocado over the bread slice, construct sanwich and enjoy..
This sanwich is packed with protein, healty fat, and good carbs and can be enjoyed anytime day or night;)
TM try using Red Leaf lettuce in your Sanwiches it has more nutrition and vitamins, do to the darker color, or use mesculin mix I find the bitterness of the field mix gives my taste buds a little twist... Also reccomend the Paul Newman line of Vinegerates for dressingQuote:
Originally Posted by Trainer MonkeyA dirty little cheat I useQuote:
Originally Posted by JT RockYea no kidding:-XQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
as a rule of thumb I put salsa on just about anything thats lacking flavor. I also love avocado as well and 2% breakstones cottage cheese(Best Flavor hands down)
Late night, your hungry
Well take some chicken strips,breaded
Put a little hot sauce on them
Some romaine lettuce,some iceberg
Your salad dressing of choice
Two pieces of toasted wheat bread
Good eating
I use 95% organic produce when the Wallet can handle it... But whith the rising cost of food may have to go back to the usual stuff:-\
I put tabasco sauce on everything haha I am a sucker for hot food, a good filling recipe is Chilli Con-Carn,
Ingredients:
500g Lean mince
1 Can or 3 Chopped Tomatoes
1 Can of Kidney Beans
1 Medium Onion (finely Chopped)
Tabasco Sauce
1 (or more) chilli's (finely chopped)
Rice (1/3 Cup approx = 1 Serving)
CLove Garlic
Put some oil in a hot frying pan, brown mince, onions, Garlic and chilli.
When meat is cooked add the tomatoe's, kidney beans and tobasco in and allow of the mixture to boil down a bit.
Add enough spice for your individual taste and cook enough rice to serve on. This is good as you can reheat it the next day and is extremely filling and delicious if you like hot food.
Another dirty cheat
Now this is all to taste,Ive been doing it so long,I just do it by feel,for steak or burgers
A-1
Some garlic powder,powder not salt
Some onion chips dried
Some hot sauce
Some Grill mates,mesquite seasoning
Depending on your cut of meat,either broil or grill,after allowing to marinade for about two hours
This is a good thread.
All cottage cheese is god,I dont care if its the store brandQuote:
Originally Posted by JT RockYea no kidding:-XQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
as a rule of thumb I put salsa on just about anything thats lacking flavor. I also love avocado as well and 2% breakstones cottage cheese(Best Flavor hands down)
Another easy little thing you can do
Take your cottage cheese,and sprinkle a little oregeno and parsley in to it,so it isnt the same old,same old
The recipe is technically called "herbed curds",but lets face it,its cottage cheese with a little oregeno and parsley sprinkled in
Would like if we could assemble a list of the best complex carbs. We all know things like pasta and so on, but I think a list would be good to have and help us mix it up and keep the meals from getting boring while still ensuring this key ingredient is being used properly. I'll give a look and get back to this thought tomorrow.
i just eat it the japanese way. Hoy some Soy Sauce on the top with some spring onions and thats it done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer Monkey
A favourite snack of mine is to get a pepper, stuff it with tuna, mayonaise and black pepper and its ready to eat.
A quick chicken dish I like to make is this.
Pan/wok fry some skinless chicken pieces (i use sesame oil) for a couple of minutes and then throw in a spoon or two (depending on your taste) of finely chopped ginger.
A minute or two later throw in a two or three good handfulls of Bok Choy and shitake mushrooms. About 2 minutes later add 2 table spoons of soy, one spoon of rice wine vinegar and a bit of salt and pepper and its all done.
Will get it going :Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
Bran, Wheatgerm, Barley, Maize, Buckwheat, Cornmeal, Oatmeal.
Pastas, Macaroni, Spaghetti etc. Brown Rice, Other Root Vegetables, Granery Bread, Brown Bread, Pita bread, Bagels, Whole grain cereals, High fibre cereals, Porridge oats, All bran, Wheetabix, Shredded wheat, Ryvita crispbread, Muesli, Cassava, Corn, Yam, Oatcakes, Peas, Beans, Lentils.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hours, 45 minutes
Ingredients:
Preparation:
- 1 cup dried chickpeas or 16 oz. can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans.
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Oil for frying
Place dried chickpeas in a bowl, covering with cold water. Allow to soak overnight. Omit this step if using canned beans.
Drain chickpeas, and place in pan with fresh water, and bring to a boil.
Allow to boil for 5 minutes, then let simmer on low for about an hour.
Drain and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
Combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper (to taste) in medium bowl. Add flour.
Mash chickpeas, ensuring to mix ingredients together. You can also combine ingredients in a food processor. You want the result to be a thick paste.
Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a ping pong ball. Slightly flatten.
Fry in 2 inches of oil at 350 degrees until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
Serve hot.
Serving Suggestion
Falafel can be served as an appetizer with hummus and tahini, or as a main course. Stuff pita bread with falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, tahini, salt and pepper. As an alternative, falafel can be formed into patties and served like a burger.
Serves 4.
or
NGREDIENTS
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- oil for frying
- 1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
DIRECTIONS
- In a large bowl mash chickpeas until thick and pasty; don't use a blender, as the consistency will be too thin. In a blender, process onion, parsley and garlic until smooth. Stir into mashed chickpeas.
- In a small bowl combine egg, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice and baking powder. Stir into chickpea mixture along with olive oil. Slowly add bread crumbs until mixture is not sticky but will hold together; add more or less bread crumbs, as needed. Form 8 balls and then flatten into patties.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in hot oil until brown on both sides.
- In a small bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, salt, pepper and mayonnaise. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
Bok Choy is a great filler vegtableQuote:
Originally Posted by cpcompanyi just eat it the japanese way. Hoy some Soy Sauce on the top with some spring onions and thats it done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer Monkey
A favourite snack of mine is to get a pepper, stuff it with tuna, mayonaise and black pepper and its ready to eat.
A quick chicken dish I like to make is this.
Pan/wok fry some skinless chicken pieces (i use sesame oil) for a couple of minutes and then throw in a spoon or two (depending on your taste) of finely chopped ginger.
A minute or two later throw in a two or three good handfulls of Bok Choy and shitake mushrooms. About 2 minutes later add 2 table spoons of soy, one spoon of rice wine vinegar and a bit of salt and pepper and its all done.
Go back,Feur put on a great rice pudding recipeQuote:
Originally Posted by YoungbloodWill get it going :Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
Bran, Wheatgerm, Barley, Maize, Buckwheat, Cornmeal, Oatmeal.
Pastas, Macaroni, Spaghetti etc. Brown Rice, Other Root Vegetables, Granery Bread, Brown Bread, Pita bread, Bagels, Whole grain cereals, High fibre cereals, Porridge oats, All bran, Wheetabix, Shredded wheat, Ryvita crispbread, Muesli, Cassava, Corn, Yam, Oatcakes, Peas, Beans, Lentils.
Ingredients
Directions
- 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
- 2 lbs tilapia fillet
- 1
Preheat your oven's broiler. Grease a broiling pan or line pan with aluminum foil.- 2
In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. Mix well and set aside.- 3
Arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. Remove the fillets from the oven and cover them with the Parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. Broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to over cook the fish.
To put this one in perspective,we have a community pot luck for Memorial DayQuote:
Originally Posted by Trainer Monkey
Im just glad I used a disposable pie pan,because I think they ate that too;D
And this is not Tofu land,this is West Virginia for gods sakes
I have printed out a bunch of these recipes and given them to my dad. We are eating this one tomorrow. Only using Sole fillets instead. Thanks! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer Monkey
Oddly enough the talapia is thawing out for tonight.Quote:
Originally Posted by YoungbloodI have printed out a bunch of these recipes and given them to my dad. We are eating this one tomorrow. Only using Sole fillets instead. Thanks! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer Monkey
Try that Falafel recipe,we had it last night,use the one with the cucumber sauce,with a little bit of lettuce,and cut onion,it is fraggin awsome.
Being able to work in fish and vegetarian dishes,is not only good for you,if you pick and choose your recipes,your not suffering for food.
And doing it at your age,will set up good eating habits for life,Im thinking the same way with my son. Not only that,having an expanded pallet,will allow you to try different things on your own as you get older
That was real good, TM. :) The topping stuff made the fish. The sole fillets we had were a bit thin tho, so we might try a diff. kind next time.
I whipped up that mango salad as part of my contribution. The recipe from page #2. You guys seriously have to try that. I used 4 mangoes, 2 tubs of cherry tomatoes, 1 whole container of feta, and one whole sweet red onion and 2 chicken breasts. It makes enough you can eat it for 2 or 3 days as a side dish or just a snack.
Try cutting back ever so slightly on the salt next time,just had it tonight myselfQuote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
Talapia is a South Pacific fish,so you definitly want the lemon juice to cut the fishy flavour a little.
But Im really glad you dug it
As the whole reason I started this thread,eating healthy doesnt have to be a total drag. In this sport maintaining weight is the most facist aspect your going to run in to. You have to be at the weight your manager sold you at. You shouldnt have to live like a monk to achieve it though.
And yeah try that with the Talapia next time,mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm good eatins
Spice Pancakes
I haven't gotten around to trying this one yet, but I plan to very soon. These look like they would be a good energy food that can be worked in for loosing, or maintaining by controlling quantity
Ingredients:
2 eggs (you can probably swap this out for tofu if you are looking to cut cholesterol)
2 c. all purpose flour
1 c. milk (or you can use soy milk instead)
4 T. vegetable oil
6 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3 T. sugar
1 c. applesauce
Pinch of ginger (or allspice if you don't have ginger)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Directions:
Mix all ingredients. Lightly coat a large skillet with vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. Flip the pancakes when they start to bubble. This makes a large batch that freezes and reheats well and they smell wonderful!
Here's another one that is good for coming up in weight. You can use during maintaining weight but you'll want to closely monitor your portions. It's got plenty of carbs in it.
Boston Baked Beans for the Crock Pot,
Vegetarian Style
· 2 1/2 cups dried navy or kidney beans, soaked 5 hours
· 1/3 cup molasses
· 1/4 cup brown sugar
· 1 Tablespoon dry mustard
· 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
· 1 teaspoon Bakon yeast (available at health food stores)
· 2 teaspoons tamari
· 2 medium onions, chopped into large pieces
· 2 bay leaves
· 3 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 teaspoon salt
· freshly cracked pepper
After soaking the beans overnight (at least 5 hours), drain the beans, cover with fresh water, and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Then drain again. Whisk together the molasses, sugar, mustard, cayenne, Bakon yeast, and tamari in a bowl, then mix with the beans and add the onions, bay leaves, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Place in a crock pot and add water to cover the beans. Cover and cook on low until the beans are very soft, 7 to 8 hours. Check periodically and add more water, if needed, to keep the beans from drying out.
Serves 6.
Anyone want to have a go at making a healthy pizza? I know people say that pizza's are actually healthy for you, but I am not so sure and admit I haven't researched it at all. So before I start googling healthy pizza and its combinations, anyone have any tips, recipes to begin with?
I'll begin with the obvious, make it whole wheat and don't have 6 orange pop with it. That's a start...anyone care to add?
Pizza!!!! :happy0931sb4:
Make your own Tomatoe paste instead of using the ones in the shops which are loaded with sugar/additives and use a variety of vege's and lean meats would be my best guess.
Here's a website with a buncha healthy pizza recipes.
Healthy Pizza Recipes
Sorry I'm just getting to this part. I don't get on line very much. I've heard that boiled chicken is the business too. I was thinking that to try to give it a little flavor you might want to try adding some herbs and spices to the water you are boiling your chicken in to cook some flavor in. Something like basil and oregano or something maybe.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Here is a CHana masala (Chickpea curry) recipe that I made the other day. I add chicken to it too.
1.
Fry some chopped onions and garlic ( 2 cloves) until soft. Garlic is optional. In a separate pan boil about 5 cups of water with a chicken stock cube.
2. Add about 2 teaspoons of finely chopped ginger and fry for about 2 minutes. Make sure the pan isnt too hot or it will burn.
3. Add 2 teaspoons of tumeric and then throw in 1 or 2 chicken breasts cut into small pieces.
4. Once the chicken is cooked, pour in a can of chopped tomatoes, the chicken stock, and a can of chickpeas. I also add some some brocolli and aubergine. Also add a bay leaf and a few cardamom pods if you have them available.
5. Add some salt and black pepper, and about 2 tablespoons of garam masala. Bring it to the boil and let it simmer until it thickens (will take about 30-50 minutes).
You dont have to be strict with measurements of tumeric and garam masala. About 2 spoons of each tastes right to me but its really individual preference.
Its a very mild curry and its fairly easy to make. With rice it should do 4 fairly large portions.
Another good cheat,is pre-made marinades
A company called World Harbors makes some kick butt ones.
Just start your meat marinading and either broil or grill,it'll shunt off the fat of the meat
Tonight,Cheryaki Chicken,mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Here is a canny Salmon and Tomato risotto i mad a few days ago.
First crumble a chicken stock cube in a pan with four cups of water(You might not use all) once its boiled keep it on a low heat.
MElt some butter with a bit of olive oil in a seperate pan or skillet. (I will leave the amount up to you, doesnt have to be strict)
Once the butter is melted, put in a cup of rice and stir the rice for one or two minutes to make sure its all covered with the mixture.
Add about half a can of tomatoes or some passata (I dont measure, i just add enough so all the rice is covered)
Stir in a ladle of stock and make sure the rice and liquid is simmering. Add two small salmon steaks and let them cook in the liquid. Turn over after about ten minutes
Each time the rice absorbs the stock, add another ladle of stock. This should take betwen 20-25 minutes for the risotto to cook. Its pretty boring but trust me, it will taste good.
The salmon will be pretty soft after 20-25 minutes and if you want you can break it up and mix it into the risotto or leave it whole (entirely up to you)
Once its done (around 20-25 minutes) take it off the heat, add some salt and black pepper and some dried sweet basil and parsley(again, the amount is up to you, taste it and if you need more salt etc put it in) and you are ready to eat.
Whole wheat tortilla wraps.
Filled with tuna mixed with a little bit of light mayo, old chedder cheese, lettuce and tomato. Wrap em up and tum.
nice also with a lean cappacolo meat, hummus for a spread, also chedder cheese and lettuce.
Quick and easy to make, or saran wrap and take with you on the fly.
Hummus is a nice snack on its own, dipping into it with a whole wheat pita bread too.
It`s not too hard to make (hummus) but you can likely buy it for close to what it`d cost to make.
Dang! There's some good stuff in here. Thawing out some talapia for tonight. ;D
Yea, I forget about this thread. Seriously, you have to try the mango salad. It's somehow just the right mix of different tastes, plus is refreshing to eat. Easy as heck to make. Goes with anything. Plus is perfect for throwing into a tupperware container to eat on the fly. That'll last you 2 or 3 days easy unless you are feeding a bunch.Quote:
Originally Posted by sourpuss
Pre Fight;
Scrambled eggs, lightly done, topped with Cinnamon on a Seed Bagel.
Lots of energy in this.