Hurry, GET ON BOARD the LOWCARB, and OTHER HEALTH LIVING TRAIN, is leaving the station..

CookingWithCarlo.com ^ | Oct 12 2003 | Carlo3b Dad, Chef, Author

[Lee'sGhost]

Thanks! Question. I would like to have some no-carb foods to eat for breakfast and lunch while at work. No cooking, just pre-packaged or natural foods I can brown bag. It that possible?

[Protagoras]

Question. I would like to have some no-carb foods to eat for breakfast and lunch while at work. No cooking, just pre-packaged or natural foods I can brown bag. It that possible?

If you have access to a microwave it is simple. I do it every day.

[carlo3b]

yes

[CMClay]

I haven't had or read ofany adverse effects with Splenda.
I use both Splenda and Stevia, Stevia as much as possible, since it's all-natural.
The drink "Diet-Rite" uses Splenda, I really like it.

[aruanan]

Too bad they can't come up with a chemical will enhancer. Then all sorts of things (both good and bad) would be getting done.

[Marysecretary]

You have two ounces of chocolate twice in the frosting recipe. Is that an error?

[agrace]

Interestingly, just the other day in the supermarket I noticed that "I can't believe it's not butter" now advertises that it contains no trans fats.

[carlo3b]

One container LowCarb Lunches

Here is something that can be prepared the night before and assembled in the morning.. Pop it into a micro, with the Tomato Sauce, or eat just the tomatoes and green beans chilled, either way it is delicious!

Garden Fresh Tomato and Green Beans

Try this with broccoli, asparagus, zucchinis, eggplant..etc..yummmmmm!

• 3 fresh tomatoes
• 2 cups fresh green beans
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• olive oil, extra virgin
• salt & pepper to taste


1) Wash and dice fresh tomatoes.
2) Wash and chop green beans or other vegetable.
Heat sauce pan with olive oil, on medium low.
Add garlic, tomatoes, green beans, salt and pepper.
Stir and cook down till tomatoes look saucy and green beans are tender, about 10 - 15 minutes.

Fresh Tomato Sauce

• 2 -3 fresh tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic per tomato, diced
• olive oil,
• salt & pepper


1) Wash and dice fresh tomatoes.
2) Heat oil, garlic, tomatoes, salt and pepper in a sauce pan.
Stir until it cooks down and forms a mildly thick sauce, 5-10 minutes.

[carlo3b]

Oops.. it is an error, unless you were a really good, or extremely bad girl...sigh..LOLOL *<]:)

[carlo3b]

Interestingly, just the other day in the supermarket I noticed that "I can't believe it's not butter" now advertises that it contains no trans fats.

Sure, now everybody is jumping on this bandwagon, I can remember when saying something positive about Atkins was akin to joining the flat earth society.

Listen, there is a seismic shift taking place in the medical establishment, as they are reassessing their strong opposition to Low Carb diets. This has to do with overwhelming success..

If it is this or any of the hundreds of diets are clearly one size doesn't fit all and none are great for everyone.. but, there appears to be some pretty strong evidence that this dog hunts, and the old ways and old days are over!

[carlo3b]

Too bad they can't come up with a chemical will enhancer. Then all sorts of things (both good and bad) would be getting done.

Poverty works pretty well in a pinch! When we couldn't afford to buy junk foods, or even convenient frozen foods. Folks had to labor outdoors for hours and could afford only homegrown fresh vegetables eggs, chicken, and lots of soup..

Sooooo send me all of your dirty money, and you might live longer.. :)

[aruanan]

Poverty works pretty well in a pinch! When we couldn't afford to buy junk foods, or even convenient frozen foods. Folks had to labor outdoors for hours and could afford only homegrown fresh vegetables eggs, chicken, and lots of soup..

But back in the good old days, life expectancy was much, much lower.

[carlo3b]

But back in the good old days, life expectancy was much, much lower.

I never promised a rose garden, just a Garden Fresh Salad .. :|

[Lee'sGhost]

"If you have access to a microwave it is simple. I do it every day."

Examples?

[Xenalyte]

Might I get on your ping list? These threads rule!

[manna]

Please add me to this thread list. These recipes sound great!

[Politicalmom]

How does the Stevia taste in hot tea? I have been thinking of trying a low-carb diet, but I just don't think I can give up my hot tea. : )

[tubebender]

My wife found a substitute for Mashed Potatoes that I find surprisingly tasty considering it starts with cauliflower. I'm not a chef nor do I play one on FReeRepublic. so here goes...

For one serving...

1 cup cauliflower

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 clove garlic

1 tea spoon butter

Cook till very tender

Pour off some liquid and blend to a mashed potato consistecy and serve. Add more butter if you wish.

This is how my First Wife prepares it for me but of course Carlo will regale us with his versions...

[Protagoras]

Examples?

I had a hard boiled egg for breakfast at the office. Two is ok as well.
I had a small green salad with bleu cheese dressing, about a half dozen small mixed type cheese cubes, and two fully cooked frozen hamburger patties microwaved for a few minutes for lunch. I brought it all from home.

[lsucat]

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