What's the big deal with carbs? (depression, work out, exercises, yoga)
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I agree. I honestly don't think this should be much different from my low-carbing goals: Whole food ingredients vs. processed foods, nuts, seeds, good fats, probably still avoiding wheat and grains for the most part, and always, always trying to break that sugar demon that's been on my back my whole life.
The demons on my back too. I've just made peace with him. Seems like if I offer the demon a daily skinny cow chocolate bar he's satisfied. For the day, that is. Next day, I must make another offering if that's what it takes to eat clean most of the time, I'll do it lol...
Feel free to add quinoa back in and do you like couscous? When I do vegetarian for a day, I like volume food. Couscous is my go to staple, I mix it with other vegetables and lentils.
Personally I'm not keen on couscous. It's just pasta. Not that I have ANYTHING against pasta... just not really healthy overall...
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Couscous is made from semolina, yes. I wouldn't say that it's not healthy, especially if it's fortified. It's a foundation of many Mediterranean dishes. It adds volume to vegetarian stews.
Couscous is made from semolina, yes. I wouldn't say that it's not healthy, especially if it's fortified. It's a foundation of many Mediterranean dishes. It adds volume to vegetarian stews.
I never thought of using it that way - I have some in the pantry.
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Pop over to the Vegetarian section and check out the What's for Dinner thread. It will give you lots of ideas.
Thanks! I've got to explore CD more; I didn't even know there was a Veg section.
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Originally Posted by Ms.Mathlete
I think flexitarian is a good compromise; after nearly 29 years of fluctuating between vegan and ovo-vegetarian, I've recently gone the flexitarian route and am feeling a lot better lately.
I'm glad to hear that Ms. And it gives me hope for me, too.
The demons on my back too. I've just made peace with him. Seems like if I offer the demon a daily skinny cow chocolate bar he's satisfied. For the day, that is. Next day, I must make another offering if that's what it takes to eat clean most of the time, I'll do it lol...
Feel free to add quinoa back in and do you like couscous? When I do vegetarian for a day, I like volume food. Couscous is my go to staple, I mix it with other vegetables and lentils.
Good for you! I honestly don't know how people do that. One of anything sweet almost always leads to many more, for me.
I like the concept of "flexitarian!" I guess that is what I am anymore. While mostly an omnivore, I am back to much lower consumptions of meats. I eat more fish, chicken and having more veggie days. I do like my starches, and have lately been cooling my pasta and rice to create "resistant starch" (lower calories and it acts as fiber in your gut). Also, I prefer egg noodles to regular pasta (higher protein and I like texture and flavor better) and just use less overall.
I do like some sugar, but mostly stick to healthier versions (molasses, coconut sugar, etc) and satisfy sweet tooth with a couple squares of Ghirardelli dark chocolate. I feel it is better to have a "little something" than to totally deny myself. I also go through periods of better/worse eating, but I always get back on track. At least I seem healthy, and my weight is in my target range, and I look/feel pretty healthy and fit for a woman of 68.
I like the concept of "flexitarian!" I guess that is what I am anymore. While mostly an omnivore, I am back to much lower consumptions of meats. I eat more fish, chicken and having more veggie days. I do like my starches, and have lately been cooling my pasta and rice to create "resistant starch" (lower calories and it acts as fiber in your gut). Also, I prefer egg noodles to regular pasta (higher protein and I like texture and flavor better) and just use less overall.
I do like some sugar, but mostly stick to healthier versions (molasses, coconut sugar, etc) and satisfy sweet tooth with a couple squares of Ghirardelli dark chocolate. I feel it is better to have a "little something" than to totally deny myself. I also go through periods of better/worse eating, but I always get back on track. At least I seem healthy, and my weight is in my target range, and I look/feel pretty healthy and fit for a woman of 68.
Sounds like you're doing great! If you feel like answering, have you always been a fit person?
Personally I'm not keen on couscous. It's just pasta. Not that I have ANYTHING against pasta... just not really healthy overall...
There are some great whole wheat variations! Or have bulgur instead! It can be used in similar ways and is whole wheat.
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I just found it meh. Nothing special about couscous that made me say, "oh, that was good".
I have had delicious couscous, at a Moroccan place. The best ones seem to be steamed and it turns magically fluffy. But if you do not have time for that, I find that couscous is really sensitive to water ratios. And also, it helps to toast it in some oil before cooking.
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Originally Posted by riaelise
Couscous is made from semolina, yes. I wouldn't say that it's not healthy, especially if it's fortified. It's a foundation of many Mediterranean dishes. It adds volume to vegetarian stews.
Interesting idea. I have been using quinoa in places I would have used couscous. Bulgur is a good option too.
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if that's what it takes to eat clean most of the time, I'll do it lol...
