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Our patients are doing some Spring Leaning! We are doing a 46-Day challenge, working on improving our blood pressure, cholesterol, digestion, insulin system, body fat, and how we look, feel, and perform. Up through Easter, we are eating only lean meats, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and some fruit. Not only are people’s life and health at stake here, but pride and money!
Hey doctor Todd,
ReplyDeleteMy mother-in-law was telling me about quinoa. Is this food allowable and do you know much about it?
Thanks, :)
<>< Mel Beers
Hello Melanie, and aren't you excited to be the first poster on my new blogging machine?! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt turns out quinoa is, like other grains, full of lectins and other antinutrients, which do not support optimal health...one of those "leave it out for these 46 days, then add a little back in and see how you do" foods. Good luck!
Doc. Todd,
ReplyDeleteI know that apple cider vingar is good, but what about balsamic?
Dear Anonymous,
ReplyDeletebalsamic is good, and actually has been shown to help digestion in people who are digestion-challenged. It also has minimal to no insulin release and tastes yummy! Helps us enjoy all those veggies we're eating to give us nutrients and keep our acid-alkaline balance in check!
Mangia!
Hey Dr. Todd!
ReplyDeleteJosh wanted to know a few ideas of some high protein snacks besides nuts and seeds, that he can eat after working out in the morning and through out the day... He has been starving! :) We both have been doing excellent on our work out routine which has helped to boost our metabolism! And he is hungry all the time!
Thanks! B
OK, Balinda, Josh, and everyone following, some VERY important info follows: you should NEVER be hungry on this program! If you are, you're not eating enough, and definitely not eating enough protein! Remember you should be getting around one gram of protein per pound of body weight per day. That means for Josh (who weighs about 185ish), he should be eating 185 grams of protein! That means around 6-7 of any of the following, in any combination: chicken breasts, 3/4 can of tuna, 6 oz. steaks, 5 eggs, etc. Make sure you're eating enough protein! Remember, too, that nuts and seeds are not considered a quality protein, as it burns protein to utilize the protein in them. Count them as fat, not protein. Have fun and EAT MORE FOOD!
ReplyDeleteHey Dr. Todd,
ReplyDeleteThat Anon. post was me, my profile and your blog aren't getting along...
could you refresh me on the amount of fish oil we are to be taking? ratio, oil:pounds right? (the girls used my notes to color on & I can't decipher underneath the crayon!)
Molly
Yes, Molly (and others with the same question): a maintenance dose is at least .25g DHA/EPA per 10 lb. body weight. So a 120 lb. gal would need 4 grams per day. How many caps depends on the dosage per cap, but the brand I take have approximately 1 gram DHA/EPA per 5 capsules, so you would need 20 caps per day. The dose should be doubled if someone is very sick with either high body fat, any blood-sugar issues or diabetes, or any inflammation as in joint pain or autoimmune disorders. The liquid makes it easier than do the capsules to get your 4 grams. Hope that helps!
ReplyDeleteHey Dr. T!
ReplyDeleteSo Carlos and I found a recipe for paleo-approved pancakes. They were interesting but a great substitute. The ingredients were almonds, coconut milk, and eggs. We added some dark chocolate chips for added flavor, but kept it to a minimum. Now, I recall hearing that almonds aren't one of the best of the nuts. Should we try and see how the pancakes turn out with walnuts or pecans??
Thanks Doc!
Pearl
For anyone interested, here's the recipe:
(Makes approx. 3 pancakes)
1/4 cup of coconut milk
1/4 cup of grounded almonds
1 egg
**Add fruit for added flavor.
Note: pancakes will not be fluffy, but still good.
Hello Pearl! Almonds are indeed good for you, and have a unique ability to make "flour" amid the nuts (although cocoNUT flour is pretty good too--and yes a coconut is technically a nut). I would use it and enjoy. There is next to no Omega 3 fat in almonds, though, so don't forget the fish oil! and bring some of those pancakes into the office so I can taste them and make sure they'll be OK for you...:-)
ReplyDeleteGreat Tasting Turkey Meatloaf!
ReplyDeleteI was wanting a meatloaf and couldn't figure out how to make one without using bread crumbs. Finally decided to try adding lots of different veggies! I got Organic ground turkey and added chopped onion, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, one egg, and mushrooms. Then I added different herbs and spices, cumin, cinnamon, basil, cilantro, parsley, savory and herbs de provence. I then mixed some organic ketchup and mustard spread this on top and baked at 350 deg for 1 hour. I also stuffed some bell peppers with meat mixture. Very Tasty!
Char
Sounds dee-lish, Char! Sounds especially good for those of us who need to prep meals in advance; I'll bet that would be great (and maybe even better) left in the fridge for the day or overnight, then just pop 'er in the oven and voila! the grub is ready when everyone is ready to eat!
ReplyDeleteThanks Char!