Low-carb diets support thread

glowgirl_2

If the onion is too chunky you could always grate it into the mix (makes your eyes water mind)

To stop your eyes watering while chopping onions breathe through your mouth not your nose:) once the fumes from the onions hit the nerves at the back of your nose (sorry don't know technical terms), your eyes will water, if you breathe into your throat, no problem:D

Eric_Pisch

ciderwithrosie wrote: »

Yep, use a fattier mince instead of lean meat and artificial oil - what you got against natural fats out of interest? Bought burgers have a lot of extras added. If the onion is too chunky you could always grate it into the mix (makes your eyes water mind), my mum had to do this when we were kids as my brother didn't like onion (well thought he didn't). Were your herbs new? Only they lose their flavour after a little while. Did you add salt and pepper?

Other things you could add....

Chillies and cumin/coriander
blue cheese
minced smoked bacon
a beef oxo
tomato puree
garlic
mustard or horseradish
chopped mint and leek (with lamb mince)
jerk seasoning with pork mince
Oyster sauce or soy sauce
chinese five spice with some garlic and ginger
Hubby makes chicken ones with thai seasonings for our summer barbeques.

regards CWR

don't eat saturated fats / trans fats / cholesterol, and my bloods last week were near perfect so im going to keep it that way

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=32346055&postcount=7777

i thought about grating the onion but as you say its scuba steve mask time :rotfl:

the herbs where about 6 months old

i avoid anything with msg in as well so the graveys out

some really good ideas there many thanks :j:j:j

BP is 111/66 this morning

mazzers

I always find home made burgers a bit lacking in flavour too.

As i said though, i add fresh chlilli, cumin, coriander and some salt n black pepper.
Tbh, i think over flavoured food, either has too much salt or too many additives, and i'm used to not having much salt, packet ham for example tastes sooo salty to me now.
I have cheese on my burgers too, that helps with the flavour, and my sons have relish so i'm sure that helps


It's only been a few days and i'm sick of eggs for breakfast already

I had two crispbreads and low sugar jam today but when you've had a lie on and are starving it just doesn't cut it

I wish i could limit myself to some carbs first thing like you eric but i just go mad for them once i start so its all or nothing i'm afraid

Oh, for peeling onions.. contact lenses

Gers

Hi all - just a quick sneak in, still working myself up to being 100% better!

Came across a recipe on M&S website for Butternut Squash topped Cottage Pie - will be making this soon as a test.

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Meat-Recipes-Recipes-New-Inspiring-Our-Food-Food-Wine/b/325698031

PS - the small amount of flour can 1) be discounted or 2) not used.

ciderwithrosie_2

As butternut squash is around 10-11g carbs per 100g weight, celeriac could be a better option at approx 5g per 100g. You can mash it, make chips with it, add it to stews/soups, dauphinois it and make coleslaw with it - I add a little carrot, a bit of grated onion, salt, pepper, ground cumin and coriander and some mustard seeds, and a good dollop of mayonnaise and a dash of cider vinegar. I hate proper celery but love celeriac, even though it does look a bit like 'Jabba the Hut' before you prepare it.

regards CWR

Double_Trouble

sarahs999 wrote: »

Just had to report - am under 12 stone for the first time in for ever. Very exciting. Only just though - 11st 13.8!

I am so glad that things have improved for you - I was a bit worried especially as I am relying on you for support

Well done

DTxx

aliasojo

mazzers wrote: »

Oh, for peeling onions.. contact lenses

Is there a certain type you need to use? Cos I just went out and bought some disposables to try, and they're doing nothing. They just keep sliding off the onion.

elfen

Try putting in different herbs, and also try some spices. Usually put in cumin, coriander, bit of chilli powder and garam masala and they taste nice. Also I usually put in some chorizo or bacon ti give them more flavour (I use this for meatballs too)

If you're worried about fats, then try turkey or pork mince as it's leaner.

~daisy~_2

ok the time has come for me to bid you all farewell im afraid - im off to diet pastures new ......

i simply cant keep up with LC'ing at the moment - im fine mon - fri but at the weekend i want treats - not massively unhealthy things but some pitta and dips new potatoes with my dinner a peice of toast with my breakfast but as we all know you cant go off plan with LC as you get the worst of both worlds - high fat high carb = high weight gain very quickly !!

so im off to try slimming world and im going to join up properly and go to the meetings and stuff - am sick of being unhappy with how i look in the mirror
i didnt pay over 9k for 2 tummy tucks and lipo to be fed up about my body and thats all down to me
after i recovered i was 10' 6lbs and i felt great and its crept up and up with holidayds christmas and more recently comfort eating due to stress
so that will be my goal wieght and i am guessing it will mean about a 21lb loss - havent weighed in ages as was scared to but can see how i look and more importantly how tight and uncomfortable everything feels
i even contemplated getting a pair of size 14 work trousers so they were more comfortable but i came to my senses and realised it was the top of the slippery slope !!!

mucho hugs xxxx

Eric_Pisch

elfen wrote: »

Try putting in different herbs, and also try some spices. Usually put in cumin, coriander, bit of chilli powder and garam masala and they taste nice. Also I usually put in some chorizo or bacon ti give them more flavour (I use this for meatballs too)

If you're worried about fats, then try turkey or pork mince as it's leaner.

sainsburys extra lean mince has 4% fat which is leaner than there pork and turkey mince which surprised us

good suggestions on the spice :T