Just the other day,
someone asked me, because of my diet, if I still went out for meals. The answer
is yes. We do not go out as often because the meals we make at home are much
more colorful and flavorful than we usually get at a diner or restaurant.
So how does this
work. Every restaurant we have visited has had no issue with us requesting
bread and croutons be omitted from our meals. I look for broiled or baked
entrees, substitute cottage cheese, cole slaw, vegetable or fruit for the
starch. For instance, a recent meal consisted of: broiled cod with butter,
lemon and pepper; steamed broccoli; cottage cheese; and water with lemon. Not
only was this meal delicious and filling, but totaled just 401 calories.
Another recent meal
out consisted of: petite sirloin steak; broccoli;, sautéed zucchini and yellow
squash; and water and lemon. Again, delicious and filling and a mere 424
calories. Each of these meals contained very little carbohydrates. They left me
satisfied. Because I have gone awhile without grains, I had no craving for
bread or pasta or even dessert.
I track all that I
eat so that I can keep track of my nutrient intake. According to LoseIt app, my
calorie budget each day is just over 1900. I find that I eat much less than
that, not purposely but because I just don’t feel the need to eat more.
Proteins and fats satisfy you quickly, especially when you are not exposing
yourself to the opiate-like substances in wheat which further stimulate your
appetite. If you concentrate on vegetables over fruit, you also keep your blood
sugar more level. Of course, starch vegetables can raise your glucose levels,
but I avoid those too.
You can have very
satisfying meals in restaurants that are grain free. Even simple lunch items can be easily adjusted by the kitchen. Ask them to leave off the bread and eat
the sandwich without it or ask them to wrap the sandwich contents in lettuce.
Being
mindful of how foods effect the body, this can be an effective lifestyle
decision.
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