Life Giving Eating

07/11/2025

ITALIAN BEEF LUNCH 2 WAYS
I am back to posting the meals that helped me lose and keep off 110 pounds!
The reason I am still able to keep it off is that instead of craving what I can't have, I love what I do have. There is no missing the health hazard meals others eat when I no longer crave garbage because I am happy with my healthy meals.

Yesterday my butcher had cooked Italian beef, and he is the best cook! It just had juicy grass fed beef seasoned with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.

Lunch today for my food plan:

ITALIAN BEEF STIR FRY for me
○ 1-1/2 oz onion slices cut into 2-3" strips
○ 1-1/2 oz red pepper slices cut into 1-2" strips
○ 1-1/2 cups coleslaw mix
○ 3 oz Italian beef
Simply stir fry the onions and peppers until browning.
Add the cabbage and cook until wilted.
Stir in the Italian beef.
I served mine with pears and a dill pickle.

ITALIAN BEEF SUB for my husband
○ 1-1/2 oz onion slices cut into 2-3" strips
○ 1-1/2 oz red pepper slices cut into 1-2" strips
Note: I sautéed his with mine, then put his on his sandwich before adding the rest of my meal ingredients.
○ Small bakery sub bun, warmed.
○ 1-1/2 slices Swiss cheese
○ 3 oz Italian beef, warmed, juices drizzled on bun
I simply warmed the beef, then the bun, drizzled the beef juices on the bun, added the cheese to cover bun, spooned in the sautéed onions and peppers, and topped it with the warm beef, which melted the cheese. He said it was great, didn't even need a sauce!

I gave him some pears and raw veggies to go with it. His may not be as low calorie as mine, but he has slowly lost some weight, and, making 2 similar dishes 2 ways took little more time than cooking one.

I often simply substitute a low calorie item like cabbage or zucchini for my husband's higher calorie items like bread or potatoes to make it easy to stick to my meal plan while keeping my husband happy with his.

I will add pictures when I do this again. I bought a pound of Italian beef, so I have three 3 oz servings left!

05/10/2025

EAT WHOLE, UNGROUND GRAINS... such as whole grain rolled oats.

A diet rich in whole grains, for example, may yield the same benefits as taking high blood pressure medications without the adverse side effects commonly associated with antihypertensive drugs.

The latest research on the consumption whole grains, such as oats, which is associated with a longer lifespan by reducing the risk of major diseases.

03/25/2025

APPLE OAT PANCAKES
GOOD ENOUGH FOR COMPANY
I eat just two of these, which have only about 1/2 tablespoon syrup total per serving, small enough that it doesn't cause my brain to notice and spark cravings. Pure maple syrup, unlike other sweeteners, contains beneficial nutrients. I like Private Selects from Pick N Save/Kroger.

03/24/2025

Not a fan of supplements.
The body was made to process whole foods. The body takes whole food particles into the liver where they are processed to be used correctly by the various parts of the body. You can easily overdose on supplements but not whole foods.

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06/22/2024

EASY ITALIAN ZUCCHINI, MUSHROOMS, CHICKEN AND CHEESE

Low Calorie complete large meal for 2, each with only 336 calories, 8 oz. Veg, 1 protein, 1 condiment (2 oz.of sauce) , 5 oz. fruit (sauce)

INGREDIENTS

12 oz zucchini sliced in 1/4-1/3" slices
4 oz diced mushrooms
1-3/4 cups Dei Frattelli Italian sauce
6 oz cooked, shredded chicken breast
4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. In very large nonstick skillet, add water to cover bottom. Bring to boil. Cover bottom evenly with zucchini slices. Cook, covered, until done on one side. Flip over.
2. Top with musrooms. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally till veggies are done through.
3. Add sauce and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors.
4. You can add the shredded chicken to the sauce, but I heat it and shred it on each plate and top with sauce to evenly divide meat into two portions.
5. Serve topped with shredded cheese.