Down Home Kitchen

It’s hard to imagine a sandwich or burger without good old-fashioned mayonnaise. However,  there’s the appeal of mustard, especially since a tablespoon of mayo will set you back at least 110 calories.  This condiment is full of fat and calories and even the light mayo has 50 calories a tablespoon. Mustard, brings along just as much flavor with a fraction of the calories. One tablespoon of yellow mustard contains 11 calories, and it comes in several varieties, including brown, yellow and honey Dijon.

I found this article on bloating and thought I’d share it with my readers…………
Contrary to popular belief, bloating is not a result of consuming too much water, it’s just the opposite.  If you’re dehydrated, your body actually holds onto water, increasing puffiness and bloating. Drinking water helps prevent constipation by flushing waste out of your system and keeping your digestive tract moving. Drink at least eight glasses daily, and steer clear of alcohol; it acts as a diuretic. Exercise helps gas pass through the digestive tract, so you’ll experience relief faster. Start with a 15-minute walk, something so simple could work wonders.  Sorbitol and maltitol are commonly used sugar substitutes cause gas and bloating.  If you’re addicted to diet soda or sugarless gum, try to kick your habit.  An added bonus to kicking your cola habitis cutting carbonation which  equals less bloating.  Dairy products can cause bloating in those who have a deficiency in lactase . Try eliminating dairy products from your diet and see if you notice a difference. If you’re a notoriously fast eater, you might be more prone to bloating and gas. When you eat quickly, you swallow more air, which results in bloating.  Consuming too much food in one sitting by eating quickly will only add to your abdominal discomfort. Chinese-take-out connoisseurs and potato-chip lovers beware, excess salt bad for your heart, and is also a notorious bloating culprit. Sodium causes our bodies to retain water, inevitably resulting in a puffy, uncomfortable stomach.   Fiber works wonders for your digestive system.  It keeps your tummy full and your digestive system regular. But as with most things in life, balance is key. Bloating can actually be caused by consuming too much fiber AND too little fiber.  Try to stay between 20 and 25 grams a day, make sure to drink enough water, and remember to increase your consumption gradually.

Many people eat too much salt and think they can’t live without it.  Actually, they can’t live with it, if it’s too much. It is no secret that too much salt can be bad on your health. It causes the body to retain water, which can lead to heart disease, kidney stones, fluid retention and high blood pressure. Low-sodium diets are often prescribed to help keep these conditions under control.  The American Heart Association recommends that healthy adults limit their sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams a day. A quarter teaspoon of sodium contains 600 milligrams of sodium. To avoid getting too much sodium, read labels.
One of the biggest problems is that sodium is hidden in foods that many would call healthy. Low-fat frozen entrees and canned foods are among the biggest…Most sodium, comes from regular table salt.  I think this is a good article, an thought you would benefit from reading it.

I put some pork country ribs on the grill yesterday evening, and let them smoke for a while.  It sure smelled great, when I would go in and out to turn the meat.  I threw a few pieces of onion on the grill with them to flavor the meat.

I’ve been trying to cut back on  eating fried foods and putting seasonings on my meat that’s going to just add calories.  So I put some garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, parsley & basil in a shaker to season with.  The smell was outstanding and so was the taste.  I had a few ribs, with a sliced tomato, drizzled with salad dressing……..and that was the extent of my meal.  NO bread or anything fattening, like I normally do………Now, if I can just get me to walking and exercising, to get rid of this unwanted FAT!

I found these growing after the big rains we had last week.    You can be sure these are not the eatable type.  They probably have all kinds of toxins, from growing out in my yard.    The driveway is about 4 feet away, next to them and as many cars that’s been worked on in the past 4 years, I’d say they are very toxic.  Hee, hee, better leave those alone.

With the heat being so horrible these days, I find myself using the slow cooker, many times in one week. Today, I put 2 New York Strips in the cooker with a can of mushroom soup and later it will be nice and tender, and the gravy will have been used to season it.  I’ll probably make a salad to go with it, and there you’ll have a nice dinner, on a hot day.

The French manage to stay trim, even while eating many of the things we are advised to avoid, like butter, eggs, and cheese. Even though they enjoy rich foods denied to most dieters, they still manage to have lower cholesterol levels and less heart disease than we do. And the number of overweight Frenchmen and women is far below that of Americans. Eleven percent of French adults are said to be obese, while three times as many Americans suffer from that condition.

So what do the French do that makes a difference? First, let’s consider what they eat. The typical French diet includes more fresh food, such as bread, fruit and vegetables, than the typical American diet. That means that they consume less processed foods, which tend to contain high carbohydrates and preservatives.

Next, they give priority to mealtimes, making them a social and family experience. This is an important point, because in the end, they eat less, feel satisfied with their meals, and also get to enjoy the rich food and drink that we often tend to feel guilty about. They embrace the joy of eating, rather than wolfing down food on the run, while running from one place to the next. Studies have shown that when we make time for meals and eat at a more relaxed pace, we end up being more satisfied with what we have consumed, even though we actually have eaten less food.

If you want to eat more like the French, you might choose to break up your meals in courses with smaller portions, take smaller bites, and let your taste buds experience all the flavor that each bite has to offer. Choosing foods that are natural rather than processed when you cook will go a long way towards improving your health, your waistline, and your satisfaction level with eating.

So, why not give eating like the French a try? I believe this report will be every bit as satisfying for you as a relaxed and enjoyable French meal.

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Conquer The Buffet: Here’s How
If you’re trying to reduce your food intake, probably the worst meal choice you can pick is a buffet - after all, they call it “all you can eat.” However, if you end up at one for lunch, or at a work or social function, decide on only three or four items and make at least one a salad or vegetable (excluding potatoes!). If it’s a party, don’t stand near the buffet the whole time, and under no circumstances should you wear loose clothes! If you’re uncomfortable, then you’ve eaten too much.

This was sent to me in an email and I thought it was good information………wanted to share it  with you.

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