healthy eating recipes?

[uplandhunter870]

with the biggest loser thread going, i got to thinking (which can be dangerous at times) but what about having a thread where people could post up some healthy eating recipes.  what we eat can have a huge effect on weight loss and/or training goals.

this may take off or nose dive i have no idea

i know we have some good cooks on here, so whats everyone think? theres got to be some good tasting good for you recipes hanging around our members recipe books

[Woodchuck]

I quit putting country gravy on my bacon and cheese omelletes, but we did starting adding bacon to the sausage gravy over biscuits.    Sorry couldn't resist.

[sirmissalot]

I'm always looking for new ideas on vegetables. The majority of time I skip that part if the meal because I get tired of salad, asparagus, grilled zucchini or occasional broccoli. Not to mention I'm a bachelor and its not uncommon for me to just eat a pound of deer steaks for dinner or a big halibut fillet by itself.

[IBspoiled]

An all protein meal is not bad for you, it feeds your muscles. 

For me and my family here is what I do.  I cook everything from scratch.  Boxed/prepackaged stuff is loaded with extra junk that keeps us fat!  So if you can just take small steps and get away from that stuff you will be on your way to healthy eating.  Don't eat too many carbs, bread, rice, pasta etc.  Eat breakfast and get used to drinking tons of water.  I know that's not a recipe but good advice.   

[weathergirl]

Great thread idea...I'm interested in what people have to say.  I'll try to share some of mine later on this evening, as I've been on the computer way too long today (I'm sure no one here can relate to that  )

[jackelope]

I think the biggest mistake in regards to eating healthy is portion size. For sure that is my problem. Calorie counting is pointless. 500 calories in potato chips will hit you differently than 500 calories in grilled chicken breast will. It's very difficult to eat healthy unless you have a lot of time on your hands to shop and cook, especially if you are cooking for others too.

[jackmaster]

yeah switch your diet to 100% MRE'S and excersise and drink nothing but water, you will lose weight, that i guarantee

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Use Mrs.Dash sesoning to season food that needs it. They have some very tastey blends that are sodium free!!!

[Southpole]

I like where this thread is going. I would be up for sharing excellent recipes that taste great and are good for the bod (even the boys would enjoy them). I'm usually very good with what I cook and eat, but where I get into trouble is my liking for vodka tonics and good wine  . I might as well eat 3-4 full size snickers bars if I'm going to drink that stuff. I also inherited a desk job 6 years ago that's not doing me any favors. Who's going to give the first clean recipe? 

[DOUBLELUNG]

My wife, who can't eat anything fatty for metabolic reasons, discovered this at Whole Foods.  Since we live 140 miles away, I trial and errored to come up with a substitute.  Don't let the fact that it has no added oil or meat fool you, this is crazy delicious stuff.

Moroccan lentil soup

1c dry white beans
1c dry garbanzo beans
3c dry red lentils
1 white onion
3 carrots
3 ribs celery
4 plum tomatoes
6 cloves garlic
1" cube peeled ginger
1 Tbsp garam masala seasoning
1 Tbsp sea salt
1 tsp cayenne
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cumin
cilantro leaves

Rinse beans and lentils; drain.  Soak overnight in 5 quarts of water (you will want a 2-gallon pot).  If beans absorb all water, add 2" of water over beans.  Bring to a boil, then simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.  While the beans simmer, chop onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes; peel garlic and split cloves; and peel ginger.  Add these ingredients and the spices and simmer another hour, stirring occasionally.

It's delicious, hearty and filling, and only 160 calories or less per cup.

[vandeman17]

My biggest bit of advice for people trying to lose weight is to eat more.... often I mean.  What I am saying is that instead of eating a few big meals, it is much better to eat more often and in smaller quantities. It will speed up your metabolism and start teaching your body that it doesn't need to store what it isn't using because it knows that it will be fed again soon. Just give it a try for a few months and you will be pleasantly surprised. It does take diligence and planning but it is well worth it! 

[DOUBLELUNG]

Crock Pot Green Chili

2-3 lb pork loin roast
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
28 oz can whole green chiles
garlic powder
black pepper
salt

Place pork loin roast fat side down in crock pot.  Cover with remaining ingredients.  Cook on high 12 hours.  Place in cool location for 8 hours.  Use fork to pick out and discard the orange solidified fat.  Shred meat with 2 forks, stir thoroughly. 

I eat this plain or over brown rice - or with tortillas when I'm not avoiding simple starches.  I do the 5 minutes of prep time in the early evening after work, carry it out to the garage (50 degrees in winter), plug it in and forget it until I have my first cup of coffee the next morning.  Go out to the garage, turn off the crock pot, forget about it again until I get home from work.

By slow cooking then chilling, it is amazing how low fat this is.  This is also an excellent way to do any game roast, though I tend to leave out the green chiles and add diced onions, carrots and potatos for a classic pot roast.

[firedog]

Spanish  Chicken


4 Chicken Breasts
1 can Black beans
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
1 Avocado
Salsa (we use Resers or homemade)



Drain and rinse black beans, back into a bowl with enough water to cover them and cook until hot. About 4 minutes in the microwave. Drain again and mash up.

Pound Chicken out to equal thickness season with a little garlic powder, salt and pepper etc.  sometimes I will sprinkle a little taco seasoning on also. and either grill or fry, we prefer grilled.

When Chicken is done put a layer of black beans on top with a slice of Monterey Jack. Once cheese is melted take off and place a slice of avocado and salsa.

Serve with Spanish rice.

[firedog]

Bruschetta Chicken

Salsa Topping:

6 Medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
½ tsp. sea salt
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Chicken Breast:

1 Tbsp Chopped fresh Oregano
1 Tbsp Chopped fresh basil
½ tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp Olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp Sea salt
4 Skinless Boneless chicken breasts

1.   For Salsa combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
2.   Fore chicken breast, combine all ingredients in a large ziplock plastic bag. Shake to distribute well, seal, and marinate in refrigerator for at least an hour.
3.   Preheat oven to 350 deg (I grill mine on the Traeger)
4.   Remove chicken from bag, discard marinade
5.   Place chicken in glass baking dish. Cover with foil and place in oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly. Or Grill for aprox 10 minutes per side.
6.   Serve with salsa on top, garnish with fresh basil leaves. 

[weathergirl]

Does anyone have any new and different (and HEALTHY) ways to eat venison?  I feel like I've tried everything...