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| thanks very much this will help heaps onto day 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| jan, thank you for all this information...........it is good soup time here cheers |
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| Faulky, You can make a low carb soup using the allowed veges from the Optifast website (see below). Here is the Weight Watchers point free soup and curry recipe. Add or subtract any vegetables on the allowed list. Classic Vegetable Soup. (Point Free) 2x425g can tomatoes, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 3 zucchini, chopped 3 chicken beef or vege stock cubes 6 cups water 2 cups chopped mushies 1/2 cauliflower chopped ¼ Cabbage sliced ½ Bunch celery Handful of green beans chopped 1 Red capsicum chopped 1 Green capsicum chopped Pepper to taste Place all ingredients in a saucepan. Cover and cook for 20 mins or until veges are soft. For a smooth soup, puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor. For a chunky soup, puree half the mixture. Vegetable Curry. (Point Free) 1x425g can of tomatoes, chopped 1 tbs curry powder 1/2 cauliflower, chopped 1 large zucchini, chopped 1 red capsicum, chopped 200gms mushrooms, chopped a little water lemon juice to taste. Heat tomatoes in non-stick saucepan, add curry powder. Add remaining veges with a little water and lemon juice. Cover and simmer for around 30 mins. Or until sauce is thick, adding more water if necessary. I suggest making double or triple amounts of these and freezing them in single servings. Fantastic for those times when the hungries hit, especially when you are starving and trying to cook the evening meal. Great to take to work too. Jan |
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| Taken from the Optifast Website. If your surgeon hasn't given you any guidelines there are the allowed foods on the intensive phase. LOW STARCH AND GREEN VEGETABLES Radish, cauliflower, alfalfa sprouts, shallots, cucumber, asparagus, silver beet, eggplant, beans, snow peas, garlic, bok choy, spinach, lettuce, broccoli, squash, leeks, brussel sprouts, tomato, mung beans, celery, watercress, mushrooms, cabbage, zucchini, onions, capsicum, carrots SOUPS stock cubes, vegetable soups(using allowed vegetables), miso soup, bonox(in moderation) SAUCES AND CONDIMENTS lemon juice, soy sauce(in moderation), mustard, vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire, chilli sauce SPICES AND HERBS Dill, all spice, paprika, fennel, basil, parsley, garlic, celery flakes, oregano, pepper, ginger, chilli, rosemary, lite salt, chives, sage, mint, cinnamon, thyme, mustard seed, cloves, turmeric, nutmeg, coriander, tarragon, cumin, curry powder, MISCELLANEOUS Artificial sweeteners, Unsweetened lollies/gum, Diet Jelly, Essence, banana, mint, strawberry CALORIE FREE FLUIDS (at least 2 litres extra per day) Water, diet cordial, tea, mineral water, diet soft drink **Fruit is not allowed during the intensive phase of the program due to the carbohydrate content.** **Items listed as NOT being suitable: Corn, green peas, legume, lentils, potato, pumpkin, sweet potato, All other soups, fruit juice, alcohol |
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| dors anyone have a pre op diet soup receipe usibg your allowed vegs, day 2 and coping but with the cold looking for something warm and im finding it hard to buy optifast soup anywhere | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi Jan, I used oregano and rosemary. I wanted to put some thyme in too and meant to when I had shoes on instead of my slippers. The garden was a bit wet where the thyme is. Never did it though as I forgot LOL Linda |
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| PORTOBELLO PIZZA ================ The meaty taste of portobello mushrooms makes you forget about the crust This recipe serves one. Make as many as you like and top with sausage, bacon, olives, etc. to taste. Add a side salad if desired. Ingredients: 1 portobello mushroom (about 3 ounces), stem removed, wiped clean with a damp paper towel Garlic oil spray 1 tablespoon low-carb tomato sauce (such as Raos) 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese Directions: 1. Heat oven to 425 F. Spray both sides with garlic oil and place on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes, or until fork tender, turning once halfway through cooking time. Increase heat to broil. 2. Top concave side of mushroom with tomato sauce and cheese. Place under broiler for 1 minute or until cheese melts and bubbles. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Net Carbs: 4 grams Total Carbs: 5 grams Fiber: 1 gram Protein: 5 grams Fat: 3 grams Calories: 66 Makes: 1 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes |
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| LOW CARB SNACK ============== Cucumber salad Try to purchase English, a.k.a., seedless cucumbers, instead of regular ones. Though not actually seedless, the seeds are smaller and the flesh firmer. Ingredients: •1 English cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced •3 green onions, thinly sliced •1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar •2 teaspoons soy sauce •1 teaspoon sesame oil •1/2 teaspoon granular sugar substitute Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; toss until combined. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Net Carbs: 2 grams Total Carbs: 3 grams Fiber: 0 grams Protein: 0 grams Fat: 1 grams Calories: 25 Makes: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes (Atkins website) |
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| The chicken recipe sounds great. I cook like that all the time. Chuck in this and that. What herbs did you use - can you remember? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LOL Linda. My 3 kids wolf it down in a day. Put some into cute little french ceramic pots and give them away lol. You dont think Alan will partake? It's yummy served with other stuff. Spread it on crackers. It should last as long as the useby date on the yoghurt container so you might have a good 10 days to get through it. Next time halve the quantity. It does make a fairly large amount doesn't it. Jan xx |
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| Chicken caccatoria It was a chuck in job so I just used up everything that was hanging around. First I chopped a leek, then found half an onion in the fridge so that was chopped as well. Then some carrots and celery. Fresh mushrooms and herbs from the garden. I also threw in some tiny new potatoes and I mean they are tiny and perfect for the slow cooker. Added 2 tins of chopped tomatoes and a bit of tomato paste and a couple of teaspoons of sugar. Salt and pepper and there was half a glass of wine in the fridge that went in too. I took the skin off a whole chook (except the wings) and put that on top and added some olives and cooked it all day on low. Near the end I added some cornflour thickened with a bit of water. |
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| Wow I just unwrapped the labne. It is ready. There is a huge amount Jan how can you eat all of that in a weekend. You must have helpers. I think it will be a solo effort for me. Linda |
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| Well SHARE then Linda... I could do with that recipe! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| That soup looks divine...thanks shaun.. it will definitely get a run in my house. I like to have a pot of home made shoop on the stove on the weekend. My son is a bottomless pit of hunger so endless mugs of healthy soup not only are better choices than the chips etc he would normally reach for buuuut he doesnt like vegetables but will eat them in soup....go figure! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| It should Jan I only added salt this time instead of the works. I made the most delicious chicken cacciatori in the slow cooker on Friday. I skinned the chook and cooked it whole. It was so moist. Linda |
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| Thanks Shaun for the soup recipe. Sounds perfect! Linda, I hope your labne tastes better than the last batch you made lol. I made a c rock pot full of bean stew yesterday. (Still obsessed by Middle Eastern cookery). I'm serving it to my Middle Eastern obsessed kids with the labne, hoummus and pita bread. (also I have my dates, I cant get enough of the dates with the labne lol). Delicious healthy cheap as chips dindins. Jan I forgot - yahoo doesn't like words like c rockpots ffs |
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| My labne is curing in the fridge. I have it on a rack in a tray to drain. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi, I am new to this thread and thought I would share a recipe for you that works well for our clients. Hearty winter soups are the hit with the whole family and are a great way to get your veggie intake for the day. Vegetables are an important source of essential vitamins, minerals and fibre, and including plenty of them in your diet has been shown to protect against many diseases in later life. Here is a simple recipe for a delicious winter soup that can be served with crusty wholemeal wholegrain bread or gluten free bread. Winter Warm up Soup Serves 4 Ingredients 1 medium leek, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 celery stick, chopped 1 medium carrot, diced 2 small zucchini, diced 400g canned Italian tomatoes with herbs, salt reduced ¼ cup salt reduced tomato paste 200g kidney beans, drained 4 cups good-quality vegetable or chicken stock, salt reduced 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup small pasta spirals or shells 1/3 cup pearled barley Few drops Tabasco sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Basil Lightly spray a large saucepan with rice bran oil. Add leek and garlic and stir over medium heat for a couple of minutes until soft but not browned. Add celery, carrot, zucchini, tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, stock, Worcestershire sauce, pasta, barley and Tabasco. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat then cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes until barley is soft. Serve sprinkled with chopped basil and crusty wholemeal wholegrain bread or gluten free bread. There’s nothing better than snuggling up in front of the fire and tucking into a hearty soup on a cold winter’s day. Not only does it provide you with the warming comfort you crave, it’s also a healthy, nourishing meal. Enjoy Shaun NuYu Team www.nuyutotalhealth.c om.au |
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| Hi, I am new to this thread and thought I would share a recipe for you that works well for our clients. Hearty winter soups are the hit with the whole family and are a great way to get your veggie intake for the day. Vegetables are an important source of essential vitamins, minerals and fibre, and including plenty of them in your diet has been shown to protect against many diseases in later life. Here is a simple recipe for a delicious winter soup that can be served with crusty wholemeal wholegrain bread or gluten free bread. Winter Warm up Soup Serves 4 Ingredients 1 medium leek, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 celery stick, chopped 1 medium carrot, diced 2 small zucchini, diced 400g canned Italian tomatoes with herbs, salt reduced ¼ cup salt reduced tomato paste 200g kidney beans, drained 4 cups good-quality vegetable or chicken stock, salt reduced 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup small pasta spirals or shells 1/3 cup pearled barley Few drops Tabasco sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Basil Lightly spray a large saucepan with rice bran oil. Add leek and garlic and stir over medium heat for a couple of minutes until soft but not browned. Add celery, carrot, zucchini, tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, stock, Worcestershire sauce, pasta, barley and Tabasco. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat then cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes until barley is soft. Serve sprinkled with chopped basil and crusty wholemeal wholegrain bread or gluten free bread. There’s nothing better than snuggling up in front of the fire and tucking into a hearty soup on a cold winter’s day. Not only does it provide you with the warming comfort you crave, it’s also a healthy, nourishing meal. Enjoy Shaun NuYu Team www.nuyutotalhealth.c om.au |
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| Jan it sounds like just the stuff for lunch or snacks with veg to dip.... I am going up the street so I will get some greek yogurt. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thanks Cat for another commercial lol! Just goes to show you, reading the labels is an absolute must. Zippy - the labne turn out looking like spreadable phili. If you like tatziki I guarantee you'll love the labne. I make a kg and PFFFT!! it's gone in a flash! |
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| I love Tzasiki... I actually wondered if Labne tasted like it. I can eat celery dipped in it as long as I de string it first...yum I love that stuff... |
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| Yet another Band Brand Power tip ========================= ======= Black Swan Skinny Dip is deceiving. The "full calorie" Chris' Dip company makes Tzasiki that is lower in fat and calories. It also comes in these small tubs for those of us who go through our food like a bird. Means it won't go off. for a 50 gram serve, which is quite sizeable, it is only 1.5 g of fat. It is made of yoghurt so we can get our dairy fix. I find it really garlicky and refreshing from all the yoghurts and fruit I eat. Cat PS. Not all wholemeal pita breads and mountain breads are on equal footing, either. Some are loaded with fat and cals, while others are brilliant. I will include some brands next time. |
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| Wow we have a professional amongst us! How wonderful Karen. I copied your salads that you posted the other day but haven't tried them yet - it's just too cold in Melbourne atm (for me anyway). Looking forward to sharing lots in our little recipe club we have here lol. Jan x |
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| chef, can't help it, but i guess lucky that i know heaps of interesting ways to prevent boredom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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