I decided that I really like Physiology. It’s SO fun to learn all these processes, even when they are way too complicated. We’re doing the Krebs cycle and Glycolysis right now, so perhaps I will change my opinion when we start the Cardiovascular and Skeletal Systems…
Check out the two great pages the husband has finished on Sourdough! I made him an administrator for the blog so I haven’t even read these pages yet, but they look great! You can find both of these links on “The Husband” page.
and
(I had the ciabatta for a snack yesterday and can vouch that although it was tough to chew, the flavor is wonderful!)
Lunch
I packed another navy bean and veggie pita – SO GOOD! I used a little less beans today and added green pepper slices, baby spinach and avocado along with some zesty mustard. The only drawback? It was cold and I am cold 🙁
Also had grapefruit. I never think to cut citrus fruit into slices like this – I always peel them, which is such a pain. But this was really quick to slice up last night and also kind of fun to eat!
Carrot sticks – can’t have lunch without ’em these days!
And a coffee yogurt with half a serving Annie’s Honey Graham Bunnies. I LOVE coffee yogurt (and ice cream!) and found this at the Bi-Lo I went to last week. I prefer to eat plain on a regular basis, but I will probably stop at Bi-Lo for pitas and coffee yogurt on occasion!
Lunch kcal were about 575 –
This Afternoon
I’m off to answer> some questions, and then to Physio lab. We have our first quiz!
Kelly says
Glad to hear your day is going well. I was wondering if you make your pita’s the day before and do they get soggy? I was thinking of making a pita with refried beens (the ones with no trans or sat. fat) with lots of salsa for veggies, and some cheese. Would this be a good lunch idea? Have you ever made something similar? Thanks!
Rebecca says
Kath, I am considering buying a slow cooker (crockpot) to make soups. I know you love soup, is there a reason you have never bought one?
Does anyone have a crockpot? Do you like it and recommend it?
Amy says
I know everyone loves fage. Why, to me is taste so much like sour cream, plus there is less calcium a major plus for women.
the husband says
We don’t have one, mostly because we feel like with a little extra planning, you can probably make just about any soup in the dutch oven. But if we were given an old one by a relative, we’d probably use it.
Jen (the Simpsons quote girl) says
There is more protein and less sugar in fage than most yogurt, including plain (unless you go for artifically sweetened). I’ve never looked at the calcium diff. How much? Is it more the majority of regular yogurt or just a particuar brand.
On the other why, just a matter of preference really. I like the super thick texture as a spread and tartness againt sweetness of berries.
Jules says
Thanks husband for the info about the leafy greens….I was referring to frozen spinach, but the baby spinach is good too.
That brittany video is so funny. Has she recently been going around talking in a british accent!?
Liz says
Rebecca, I just got a crockpot for christmas and LOVE it!!! I am in university, so it is really easy to throw everything in and leave for the day. You honestly can’t mess it up. You can make all kinds of things, from soup to dessert to oatmeal! I would really recommend one, healthy and easy.
Tracy says
Kath, you rarely eat a salad as a main dish. Is there a particular reason? I’ve noticed when I go out to eat most people order cobb salads, etc.
Becky says
I also think plain yogurt tastes like sour cream. I tried to mix it with stuff, and I still don’t like it. I heard that Fage tastes the same, but has a thicker texture. I decided not to waste my money and stick with flavored fat free yogurt instead. I’m sure its just a matter of preference.
ana says
glad you like the class! i am taking anatomy and phsyiology right now and LOVING it! we did a skin cell lab today and i found myself holding two slides, one labeled “human blood smear” and another labeled “human bone, sliced and bleached.” my first thought was “oh! that is so wrong!” but then i put it under the slide and my thought quickly turned to “omg! this is so cool!!” LOL! i find it fascinating the way our bodies are structured-we really are programed for survival!
Jo says
Christine (I think that was your name, sorry if I’m wrong)
You mentioned the MUFA diet- is the book only sold on line? Could you give an example of a few lunches?
Was that your professor? Sorry for so many questions! It looks good, but i’m hesistant to buy it without first seeing it in hard copy
ana says
*oops! i meant to type “under the microscope” not “slide”! as for fage-though it does taste the same as plain yogurt the texture is so fabulously smooth and creamy (very rich and almost light! it’s weird!) that i do not notice the taste at all! i really do suggest you try at least one! it’s worth it, i promise!
Susan says
Kath and everyone!
Why do you prefer sprouted bread over regular whole wheat bread- is it healthier, taste better, lower cal, etc?
Beth says
Susan, sprouted bread typically is lower on the glycemic index and has more protein than typical flour breads. That’s the easy non-scientific explanation 🙂 I also like the nuttier, heartier taste, personally.
Jenn says
Rebecca,
I recently got a crock pot for Christmas (I moved into my first apartment and wanted appliances!) and I have to say I love it. I would make sure to get one with a “smart timer” so that once it’s done it switches to a “keep warm” mode instead of shutting off completely. I’ve been making soups on weekends and I just put everything in and time it out so that it’s ready to eat during halftime for the football games! I’m also going to start cooking meat and chicken in it as well — I got a recipe book from Cooking Light called “Slow Cookers” from Amazon.com that has some really good choices! Hope that helps!
Liz says
Tracy…it might be because a lot of times salads can have just as many if not more calories than an entree. I used to always order salads (and still do if they look good) but many times I find that getting a main dish and making a few substitutions (like extra veggies instead of the potatoes or rice) can be more satisfiying and doesn’t look or feel as “diet-y”. Just my opinion though! 🙂
Allison says
Kath,
Today for lunch I tried your tuna salad recipe. SOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOD.
It was great, the crunch and spice from the curry and the mustards. Loved it!
Everyone…seriously..try it.
Lily says
Hello all you helpful souls. Two questions.
A) I dance (ballet, intermediate level) three times a week for 1.5 hours each session. I know that calorie burn estimates are always guesstimates, but how might I go about estimating calories burned for such an activity? I don’t quite reach the point where I could use a heart rate monitor and wearing the watchband would not be something my teacher would appreciate seeing. Ballet really is a mix of cardio, strength, and stretching so I feel like that might somewhat complicate a guess.
B) Is it possible to ingest so much fiber that your body grows used to it and/or is there such a thing as too much fiber? I typically eat many high fiber foods because they help fill you up, obviously, and also I just happen to like many of the high fiber products available right now. Nearly everything I eat ends up having added fiber, so sometimes I eat literally 200%+ of my daily value.
Thank you very much.
Anne says
Hey Kath! Just wanted to share that I bought a few of the Reisenthel Mini Maxi Shopper bags from ReusableBags.com today after seeing the cute on you had on the blog a few weeks ago 🙂 I have been wanting to do this for awhile now so yay! Plastic bags are so wasteful and it’s crazy how many we use and then just throw away in the end, so I’m excited to at least have a small part in lessening pollution 🙂
Mandy says
Hi Kath,
I’m just curious about yoru long term health goals. Do you think you will still be counting calories and weighing food when in say another 20, 30, 40 years? Is it something you would like to eventually get away from?
Fig says
Kathi the grocery store here (Stop & Shop) sells a coffee that yogurt I love (store brand also). Its fat free etc only draw back is that it has aspartame which I try to stay away from…but honestly I love it and get it on once in awhile. I love it paired with srawberries.
mel says
hey guys! I have kind of a gross quesiton but i need some imput! I had organic black beans twice this weekend and once last week (way more than i usually eat them) and my stomach has hurt some and I have had a lot of gas! haha!I usually eat a ton of fruits, veggies, and whole wheat so i don’t think it’s the intake of fiber that is bothering me but ? How many servings of beans do you all eat per week and do beans ever bother any or you or kath like they do me? Sorry for being so graphic!! take care
Mel
Amber says
Hi Kath, I’m just wondering how your diet will change when you get pregnant? You mentioned that you do want kids so I’m just wondering if you will still count calories when that time comes? Thanks!
Beth says
haha Mel, I am the gassiest person around because I eat so many beans and veggies (I’m a vegetarian), I have one word for you: BEANO! Seriously, it is worth the cost. I don’t take it before everything I eat, but if you find there are foods like black beans that make you gassy, pop 2 Beano right before you eat. For me, it’s the only thing that works.
Sarah says
Kath,
I feel your pain about always being cold, I seriously am always FREEZING! I fight with my housemates all the time about what to keep the house at. I recommend buying an electric blanket, it keeps you so warm and cozy in bed….the only problem is you never want to get out! There are some at Target.com that aren’t too expensive, you should check it out : )
Ala says
Hi Kath!
Can I just say thank you for motivating me to make the cooling experience more enjoyable! I was inspired by you having some sort of special drink while you cook. Yesterday I made a great maple tea and it made the cooking experience seem very special and fun. What a great ritual!
Ala says
sorry I meant COOKING not cooling
tvk says
Regarding Fage, if you add Splenda, it tastes like cheesecake. It could be an occasional treat, if you want to use artificial sweeteners sparingly. Also, I wonder if the liquid that is strained is where some of the calcium is. Typically, a 5.3 oz cup of Fage has 10% RDA of calcium v. 30% in a 6 oz. Stoneyfield Farm plain yogurt.
Karen L. says
Yes, tvk…that must be what accounts for the low relatively low calcium count of Fage. That was my thought as well when I learned how it was made. It’s just a guess though. I don’t use it as a substitute for my usual calcium sources anyway, as it is really a different taste entirely. To me, it’s more of a dessert-y i.e. rich flavor. I am not a splenda or artificial-anything advocate, so I just use fresh or frozen berries. It tastes plenty indulgent to me. Note: on the positive side, it’s a better source of protein than comparable American yogurt.
Carla says
I’m in grade 12 biology and I have to memorize ALL the steps of glycolysis, Krebs cycle and pyruvate oxidation. It’s not that bad but the names get pretty funky and hard to remember. Good luck with your course!!
Soi says
lol carla
i took AP bio last year
we needed to know every enzyme and protein involved in every step of metabolic processes.
not fun to do in a wk. ><
i love your oatmeal ideas. i make mine in the microwave with skim milk but started adding banana and walnuts. it’s really good! thanks
goalie30 says
Few topics from above and a few observations/opinions of my own I’d like to add to the blog…
1) Crock Pots: Great invention! At least once a week when I know it’s going to be a long day where I won’t want to cook when I get home, you can make a much healthier meal with a crockpot than buying food out. I like to use a lean sirloin beef or pork tenderloin. I cut up potatoes and sweet potatoes and put them in the bottom and season them then lay the meat on top then sometimes I use a can of Low sodium cream of mushroom soup. When I get home for the last 1/2 hour I add a can of mushrooms or sliced fresh mushrooms, and food is ready! I’ve also made a lean chili and white bean soup in there as well.
2) Pathophysiology class: I really enjoyed both my undergrad and graduate level classes in this subject, because it really taught me how the body works and why it does what it does! For all of you younger bloggers out there, I’d recommend a class either in highschool or college if you’re interested in the body functions and sciences, you’ll learn a lot, and I use this background every day in my work as a healthcare provider!
3) I’d like to give a Kudos to Kath on her blog. I know she’s received a lot of compliments, but after reviewing some other blogs for months before this one, I’d like to make a few observations. Kath is a good example of someone who works hard (exercises every day almost!) and eats a good variety of healthy foods to help support her activities. She also has a good variety in her diet and isn’t afraid to show some splurges here and there be it a glass of wine, a latte, or a dessert on a fairly regular basis. I will not mention the name of the other blogs that I have read, but I am concerned for younger viewers or those with disordered eating reading some of the other blogs, as I feel some of the other nutrition blogs out there, while they do provide good answers to questions, some of the meals portrayed are too low in calories for the blogger who is still young and quite active. In fact, one of the bloggers, again I won’t name names, eats such small meals sometimes they remind me of the diets and portion sizes I would recommend to my much older much less sedentary patients! Also, this particular blogger eats so “good” all of the time, it sets an unrealistic view for the every day woman to follow. I don’t know anyone who only has dessert once per month and less than one alcoholic beverage less than once a month other than those who are trying to truly restrict calories, and that blogger had no reason to be so strict with her calories when she is underweight and very active! So again, I hope readers appreciate how healthy Kath is being about her blogging and her diet/exercise, and try to take some of the other blogs out there with a grain of salt.
Kay says
goalie30 –
You took the words right out of my mouth on your third point. 🙂
Mandy A says
Hey mandy… this is Mandy (i’ll start calling myself Mandy A so we don’t get confused)
I actually have been measuring my foods for about five years…I really find that it helps keep me accountable still to this day. There are some things I can eyeball and not need to weigh… but I guess for some people, like me, it just keeps me in line! 🙂
I don’t know about kath… but thought I would throw that in…
have a good night!
Becky says
Goalie30- I agree with your third point too….most of us who have been to that blog will know who you are referring to. I am constantly amazing at how little she eats and that is shown as a good example to women young and old.
However, I think Kath and her probably eats around the same amount of calories each day. Kath just eats more of the ‘volume’ foods so while she does eat MORE, the calories consumed are likely about the same for both.
Kath says
Kelley,
I’ve had pitas go soggy on me in the past with tuna salad, but this one was fine. I guess the beans were drier than tuna? Refried beans sound GREAT in a pita – good idea!
Tracy,
I do order salad with fish, chicken or shrimp on top on occasion, but I find a lot of salads just don’t hold me over by themselves. I often will pair them with a cup of soup (like last Friday’s lunch) or a half sandwich or something in restaurants. But if I’m at a good salad place, I love a nice main course salad!
Susan,
I have had the hardest time finding bread that fits my requirements: natural ingredients, whole grain, high on fiber, not 110-120 kcal per slice (or I don’t get much else!), no HFCS, and a big enough slice for a good sized sandwich! Ezekiel bread was a golden find!! And the taste is nutty and chewy – my favorite kind. I also like Arnold’s Flax and Fiber bread, but the slices are smaller. So it’s just a great bread all around.
Jenn,
I would love a crock pot, but every time we contemplate buying one in a store we talk ourselves out of it because like the husband said, we can make most of the recipes we’d make in a crock pot on the stove top. Maybe one of these days…..it does seem so fun and convenient!
Lilly,
http://www.caloriesperhour.com is my favorite online calculator for calories burned. I’ve found it to be more conservative than some of the others and pretty close to what my heart rate monitor says. Click on “calories burned” and then “activity calculator” and you’ll see ballet in the list. For me it was something like 250 kcal per hour, which seems to be about right since I’m a former ballet dancer!!! (And tap, jazz, lyrical, gymnastics, modern, etc.!!)
On the fiber, what I’ve read is that as long as your gut is handling it OK and you’re getting enough water, being over the recommended 25 grams is fine. I’ve had 50-60 grams before (just lots of root veggies) and honestly I was feeling rather heavy for a day or so, so I have since tried not to go that high.
Anne,
I LOVE mine as a lunch bag!!! Glad you do too – and glad you’re saving the earth!
Mandy,
Here’s what I wrote a few days ago to a similar question: I think for a long time I will continue to keep at least a general calorie tally – but whether it’s online or simply in my head I don’t know. I stand behind calorie counting as a method of portion control and feel that since I don’t live in a bubble of fresh produce, some form of portion control is necessary for me.
I probably would loosen up my counting now to basic estimates if it weren’t for the blog and wanting to give accurate counts for meals. I imagine long term I’ll swing in and out of it – count for a while, loosen up (probably gain a little), count for a while.
As for 10, 20 years from now, I doubt I will be counting, but who knows!?
Amber,
After learning about pregnancy and nutrition in my intro class last semester, if there’s EVER a time to watch what you eat, it’s when you’re pregnant! But by “watch” I mean putting the best foods in your body, not restricting intake. I think I will watch what I eat closely not in fear of gaining weight (we also learned that most of the gain is all related to the baby and NOT fat) but to ensure I’m eating enough and the right kinds of nutrients for the baby. But I’m not planning on having kids for at least 3-4 years, so I haven’t really thought much beyond that!
Sarah,
I have a silk undershirt from Land’s End and a fleece that are AMAZINGLY warm.
http://www.landsend.com/pp/SilkInterlockCrew~10969_59.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::BLA&CM_MERCH=IDX_00002__0000000215&origin=index
And we just got a space heater too – that might help with your roomie situation!
Thanks Goalie and others for the nice comments 🙂
Kath
mel says
thanks for the bean tips! haha! have a great night everyone
Anonymous says
Girls, just stop reading Cristin’s blog. There’s no reason to attack her or her food choices on another blog.
And for the record, I haven’t had an alcoholic drink in over a year. And it’s not because I’m restricting calories, it’s because addiction runs rampant in my family and I have had problems with drinking in the past. I am making a proactive choice to protect myself. Please don’t automatically assume that just because someone doesn’t drink it’s because they’re trying not to get fat.
AnonymousII says
Goalie: I completely 100% agree about the impossible standards set in other blogs out there. Not just for young readers either…
Becky: Good point re: Kath and “the other” probably eat about the same amount of cals. Difference … Kath is honest with us about her cal goals and intake while “the other” continues to maintain that her goal is about 400 or so cals more than it frequently appears to be.
Anon: No one’s attacking. Just looking for a place to openly discuss it without getting attacked ourselves!
goalie30 says
My comment was not meant as an attack it was meant merely as an observation. I don’t totally agree with calorie counting either, because I think that can lead to restricting and becoming a little too obsessive about one’s diet as well, all I meant was other blogs have me worried when the blogger only eats cereal and soups a large part of the time or when someone thinks eating goldfish crackers and a piece of fruit is a “meal”. And sure, that’s ok to do sometimes when you’re in a hurry, but not on a routine basis. I just didn’t feel this was a healthy way to portray a well rounded diet, and I wouldn’t recommend it to most of my own patients. I feel a lot of people look up to these bloggers for their “healthy diets” and I think this is one of the better blogs if people are going to try and emulate some of the diets that are being portrayed out there. That doesn’t mean you still can’t learn some things from the other bloggers, and that’s why I often check it at other blog sites as well.
I dont have a problem with people not drinking alcohol, I myself probably only drink once a month because of gastritis issues. I meant it more as, real every day people should not expect to have a “perfect” diet all of the time like some of the other bloggers out there portray to have. Most people do have a treat each day be it a favorite side dish, a glass of wine, or a small serving of dessert, and there is nothing wrong with that. Again, as long as people are eating “clean” 80% of the time, the other 20% should be left open to a little less healthier fare to help keep not only your palate happy but also to make you feel like you’re not forbidden from eating something you really like/want to have.
Becky A. says
There are two Becky’s! I’ll be Becky A. so there’s no confusion 🙂
Trish says
Rebecca,
I LOVE my slow cooker: Some Reciepes (I modify to make lighter, but excellent)
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_36193,00.html
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_37173,00.html
I also love Turkey Chilli too.