Cookies are all about indulgence. If you don’t feel that you are indulging yourself in something close to perfection why waste the calories – life is just way to short. A friend of mine and I were going to stop for coffee while we were off on a road trip. She said “Make sure we stop at Starbucks because there goodies are not all that good.” I chuckled and asked for more of an explanation. She said, “Panera has fresh delicious treats and they are hard to pass up but the dried out goodies at Starbucks are easy to walk by, it will save me some calories.”
Do you ever think about that? I sure do. I will take a bite of something and then make a determination. I use to be the person who said, “Don’t waste food.” However now my theory is don’t eat something that does not blow my socks off.
I know I have talked about the gourmet flourless cookie (Bizzy Lizzy Bakery) but the variations keep running in my head. I was driving the other day and came up with what I will refer to as my vegetable version. I figured out I can make these wonderful morsels with Pumpkin, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes and I believe Beets (color may throw this one out). Vegetables and cookies that fit the level of indulgence I require allowing myself to eat them. Wow – it may be heaven on earth.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Fiber and its benefits
Fiber is a major key to good health. Recent studies show the value of this rough around the edges food. Most people don’t even think about it. If they get enough they would not even know. Some research states that our ancestors were eating about 100 grams of this value commodity but today most research says we only get about 8 grams. Wow now that is what you call a drop in the bucket.
The FDA has tried to convince us all it has value by increasing the fruits, vegetables and grains in our diet through the food pyramid. However their guidelines seem to have everyone more confused. The FDA says five servings of this and 4 servings of that however that broadness leaves a lot of room for interpretation. I think the biggest area of confusion is what constitutes grains. We have all been brainwashed that white flavorless, colorless and tasteless bread is a grain. However, when every bit of nutrient is pulled from something it basically becomes nothing.
Recently at a farmers market a young boy and his mother were shopping. They came along the different booths, looked over the produce and walked by. Tasted a couple of healthy baked products and continued on down the line. As they were walking off in their hands were no fruits or vegetables only white bread. This mentality is only going to lead to more obesity, heart disease and colon cancers. As Americans we need to take a stand for healthy food. David Letterman just recently wrote that as Americans we have so much to be thankful for, so many opportunities and the best of everything in the world why we spend so much time complaining and not enough time appreciating.
Take a stand for your health. Commit to eating only whole grain products. This commitment is not a difficult one it will not break the bank, however you will be committing to a healthier lifestyle and potential years added on your life. Take a stand today.
The FDA has tried to convince us all it has value by increasing the fruits, vegetables and grains in our diet through the food pyramid. However their guidelines seem to have everyone more confused. The FDA says five servings of this and 4 servings of that however that broadness leaves a lot of room for interpretation. I think the biggest area of confusion is what constitutes grains. We have all been brainwashed that white flavorless, colorless and tasteless bread is a grain. However, when every bit of nutrient is pulled from something it basically becomes nothing.
Recently at a farmers market a young boy and his mother were shopping. They came along the different booths, looked over the produce and walked by. Tasted a couple of healthy baked products and continued on down the line. As they were walking off in their hands were no fruits or vegetables only white bread. This mentality is only going to lead to more obesity, heart disease and colon cancers. As Americans we need to take a stand for healthy food. David Letterman just recently wrote that as Americans we have so much to be thankful for, so many opportunities and the best of everything in the world why we spend so much time complaining and not enough time appreciating.
Take a stand for your health. Commit to eating only whole grain products. This commitment is not a difficult one it will not break the bank, however you will be committing to a healthier lifestyle and potential years added on your life. Take a stand today.
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