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They're the three I'd stick to if you can
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White potatoes aren't good for insulin levels though.
My main problem with diet is variety, I can't eat the same things too often. Sure it's not ideal for people who are uber disciplined heros but hey, not all of us are perfect
So far I have:
Wheatabix/muesli/porridge
Chicken wings (big ones, not your average tiny things) + some carbs (cous cous?)
Hunter's Chicken (pollo alla cacciatora)
Sausages, beans, eggs, shrooms
Tuna Pasta
Chicken curry
Fish cakes + veg
Spanish style chicken
Steak + sweet pot chips
Chilli?
Stir fry with brown rice
Have some minced lamb too, not sure what to eat it with. Maybe Moussaka?
Not enough veg in that list.
My main problem with diet is variety, I can't eat the same things too often. Sure it's not ideal for people who are uber disciplined heros but hey, not all of us are perfect
So far I have:
Wheatabix/muesli/porridge
Chicken wings (big ones, not your average tiny things) + some carbs (cous cous?)
Hunter's Chicken (pollo alla cacciatora)
Sausages, beans, eggs, shrooms
Tuna Pasta
Chicken curry
Fish cakes + veg
Spanish style chicken
Steak + sweet pot chips
Chilli?
Stir fry with brown rice
Have some minced lamb too, not sure what to eat it with. Maybe Moussaka?
Not enough veg in that list.
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White potatoes aren't good for insulin levels though.
My main problem with diet is variety, I can't eat the same things too often. Sure it's not ideal for people who are uber disciplined heros but hey, not all of us are perfect
But they taste so good with tuna and cheese!
I never understood the insulin stuff, I just eat big and train hard
Caporegime
Yea wouldn't worry about insulin unless you are hardcore.
Man of Honour
It's owing to the rubbish diets that modern society has brought to us. Our bodies end up becoming increasingly resistant to insulin activation meaning we store more fat rather than shuttle nutrients properly. It's not generally a problem if you're generally healthy and eat well.
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As I understand it, all it means is no simple carbs or processed foods, pretty much?
I have been eating far too much chocolate since Christmas so gotta stop that. I get cravings though
Any more tips for recipes?
I have been eating far too much chocolate since Christmas so gotta stop that. I get cravings though
Any more tips for recipes?
Man of Honour
Processed foods in general are bad.
Potatoes are fine really, as are home made breads, some pastas and so on. It's just the foods that need to be processes heavily (cakes, biscuits, crisps, sweets, processed meats etc...).
Obviously some foods are better than others, i.e. sweet potato, brown rice for example, however that does not preclude other foods from being viable. I follow a more "Mediterranean" diet, fish, meats, veg, fruits, nuts and bread. Just less dairy, and lots of good fats.
Potatoes are fine really, as are home made breads, some pastas and so on. It's just the foods that need to be processes heavily (cakes, biscuits, crisps, sweets, processed meats etc...).
Obviously some foods are better than others, i.e. sweet potato, brown rice for example, however that does not preclude other foods from being viable. I follow a more "Mediterranean" diet, fish, meats, veg, fruits, nuts and bread. Just less dairy, and lots of good fats.
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Caporegime
No love for the diary
Better than white pasta though that's fo sho.
Man of Honour
Well they will be higher in salt and sugar with the seasoning and sauces. They're probably 90% water 10% chicken too
Caporegime
I don't think they are Rob, just chicken breast with a flavour, then sliced up.
Man of Honour
A lot of breads use poor flower, preservatives and other stabilisers and additives to make it last, and make it "flavoursome". However, homemade bread is usually fine. A friend of mine has some form of IBS and whilst he can eat home made bread, anything from a shop is just a no no.
No love for the diary
No. Our bodies haven't evolved to be able to process/digest dairy really. Don't get me wrong, I love cheese, and often go wild on cheese when in France. However, as usual, in moderation it's not too bad. However, milk in general is pasturised which gets rid of most of the nutritional value of it. That's why there's an argument for some cheeses being ok since they're full of "life"
IF you do want milk, goats milk is actually relatively easy for our bodies to process owing to it's slightly different chemical structure.
Lesser of 2 evils for sure - but unless you're buying fresh egg pasta then it is just poor carbs. Doesn't mean I don't eat it, I do, but it's just not as good as non-mass produced stuff. Unfortunately, non mass produced stuff costs money.
That brings peace of mind.
For the most part I eat healthy, am partial to the odd chocolate bar, and energy drink though (I know I know...
)Nuts/Fish/Chicken/Potato/Cheese/salad/veg/pasta/milk/bread for the most part summarises my diet pretty well.
Plenty of veg now.
Also this is one of my recipes that is very tasty and pretty good for you (not sticking with the loads of veg theme though):
500g turkey mince
1 red pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 tsp hot chilli powder (more or less as desired)
2 tbsp soy sauce
a little cornflour to thicken
150ml chicken stock
Soften the onion, then add the mince and fry until browned. Add the peppers and soften, then add stock. Give it a bit of time, then it looks done add chili powder and stir in, then mix the soy with a little cornflour and add to the pan, stir in so it thickens. serve with rice (or wholemeal pitta if you can). You could also serve with broccoli if you are that way inclined.
It's particularly great for students because turkey mince is ~£2 for 500g, and has more protein in it than 10% fat beef mince (and about the same fat)
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Man of Honour
Other than being high in sugar and salt, and water content, they're not that bad... And unless you're preparing for a BB competition I shouldn't worry about it. Much better than the other crap, or the sandwiches they sell (urgh, the breads are just awful).
Good stuff. I've just started preparing meals days in advance which is a lot cheaper but they're just so handy to put with a pack of tilda rice if you're short on time.
On completely unrelated note, I had mussels for the first time yesterday, they're great. I'd love to add them to my diet if they weren't so expensive.
On completely unrelated note, I had mussels for the first time yesterday, they're great. I'd love to add them to my diet if they weren't so expensive.
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