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Portion control is number one in our house anymore. Yes, we do use skim milk, low fat yogurt, eat more chicken and fish, lots less red meat than in past years, but I refuse to do the low fat dressing routine, for instance. Most of the low fat anything is filled with sugar and doesn't taste right. We have tried low fat sour cream and cream cheese, forget it, no way. I also use my 5 in one griddler, I am always amazed how much grease drains off.
Portion control is number one in our house anymore. Yes, we do use skim milk, low fat yogurt, eat more chicken and fish, lots less red meat than in past years, but I refuse to do the low fat dressing routine, for instance. Most of the low fat anything is filled with sugar and doesn't taste right. We have tried low fat sour cream and cream cheese, forget it, no way. I also use my 5 in one griddler, I am always amazed how much grease drains off.
Isn't it amazing? I am the same way, I prefer to cut where I can but not lose the flavor. I also refuse to use low fat/non fat stuff unless it's okay. I make yogurt (greek style) from organic skim milk and it's tastes great. I add a touch of lemon juice to make it tangier like sour cream and my husband can't tell the difference in his baked potato. And is happy I let him pile it on.
We use portion control and do not have anything in this house that is fat free, low fat, non fat, skim, or flavor free.
I see no reason to add beef broth to beef to give it flavor. Beef has it's own flavor as do many other things.
Even with my husband being diabetic with portion control and accurate food tracking he eats whatever he wants without all the fat free, taste free, sugar free, bland food.
weigh yourself every day, at the same time, either in your birthday suit or with the same clothing. you can't help but note significant changes. a pound or two up or down means nothing - unless it keeps going up or down.
Right. Portion can play a part and I have always done moderation. In my portions, I would still like to further cut back on fat/cholesterol without losing in flavor hence this thread.
Another thing I do is boil my ground beef in beef broth for about 10 minutes on medium before draining and browning for recipes. (not for burgers/meat loaf etc) This renders out the fat and enables me to buy the cheaper 80/20 ground beef. I was worried I would lose the flavor but it has been fine.
Wow, I've never heard of this! I brown it then rinse it with hot water in a colander, but maybe your method takes out more fat? Does the meat get brown from this? If so, how do you tell when it's done browning in the pan?
Wow, I've never heard of this! I brown it then rinse it with hot water in a colander, but maybe your method takes out more fat? Does the meat get brown from this? If so, how do you tell when it's done browning in the pan?
I have no idea if it's better, it's just something I have done. As for browning, it comes out brown as it is cooked through. But if I want crispy/seared beef, I do it over high heat and a touch of olive oil. I do this step for nachos or tostadas.
Otherwise, I just use it in the next step of the recipe, such as tacos, chili etc which is adding all the seasonings and cooking it.
I have no idea if it's better, it's just something I have done. As for browning, it comes out brown as it is cooked through. But if I want crispy/seared beef, I do it over high heat and a touch of olive oil. I do this step for nachos or tostadas.
Otherwise, I just use it in the next step of the recipe, such as tacos, chili etc which is adding all the seasonings and cooking it.
Not everyone can do portion control. I have had "food issues" since I was a teenager, and there are many things I just can't have around. If I had a pot of mashed potatoes here, there is no way I'd just eat 1/2 a cup, I'd eat the whole pot! It would be nice if I could moderate, but there comes a time where you just have to accept yourself the way you are, and at 51 it's unlikely to change.
But for some corner cutting tips...
- Use powdered peanut butter aka PB2 in your smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal. Gives the flavor of PB without the fat.
- Use just a little bit of butter when cooking. Like 7g.
- Use a food scale and measure everything you eat.
- Add bulk to your meals with vegetables. For example, if I have just fried eggs and bacon, it feels like I'm only eating a bit of food. But If I put those fried eggs and bacon on top of a ton of spinach...then it feels like a lot more food, but with only a few more calories.
- MAKE SURE TO EAT FAT. Personally, if I eat low fat, I find myself absolutely ravenous and constantly unsatisfied.
Honestly if you over eat.. are you any different then the person that shoves a needle of dope in their veins..
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