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[JT Rock]

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

[donnydarkoIRL]

Boiled chicken is meant to be the business.
It's also reputed to be tasteless though.

[Trainer Monkey]

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 flavour

[JT Rock]

Boiled chicken is meant to be the business.
It's also reputed to be tasteless though.

Yea no kidding

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)

[donnydarkoIRL]

Boiled chicken is meant to be the business.
It's also reputed to be tasteless though.

Yea no kidding

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.

I don't mind if it's not exceptionally good, I'd be happy if it's just not bad!

[Trainer Monkey]

Boiled chicken is meant to be the business.
It's also reputed to be tasteless though.

Yea no kidding

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)

A dirty little cheat I use
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

[JT Rock]

Boiled chicken is meant to be the business.
It's also reputed to be tasteless though.

Yea no kidding

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)

A dirty little cheat I use
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..

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

[JT Rock]

Boiled chicken is meant to be the business.
It's also reputed to be tasteless though.

Yea no kidding

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)

A dirty little cheat I use
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

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 dressing

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

[Salty]

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.

[Trainer Monkey]

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

[SE7EN]

This is a good thread.

[Trainer Monkey]

Boiled chicken is meant to be the business.
It's also reputed to be tasteless though.

Yea no kidding

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)

All cottage cheese is god,I dont care if its the store brand
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

[Youngblood]

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.

[Youngblood]

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.

Will get it going :

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.

[Trainer Monkey]

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hours, 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 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

Preparation:

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in hot oil until brown on both sides.
4. In a small bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, salt, pepper and mayonnaise. Chill for at least 30 minutes.