Lose Weight by Eating Leftovers , #Diet , #Keto , #LosingWeight

Let me preface this article with the fact that I have been on almost every diet out there, plus have followed the advice of the US dietary guidelines. Here is their current release of things to know about what it takes to be health.

https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/ 

If you look at this, you’ll see there are still areas that don’t follow what the experts are saying. However, over the years, scientists have stated things like fat is bad for you which led people to give up butter, whole milk, and other items which they loved. 

Of course, we have the Atkins and keto diet which say that fat is what we needed, and carbs are the bad guys. Ultimately, each of us has the responsibility to decide what works for  our particular needs such as weight lost or simple trying to be health.

With all that being said, I was fascinated to hear from several different sources that there was a new way to cook rice that would reduce the number of calories absorbed by the body. After all, carbs are the bad guys now, right?

Here are just a few of the articles:

https://bestplants.com/new-way-to-cook-rice-which-drastically-cuts-its-calories/

https://www.doctoroz.com/article/how-cut-calories-rice-half

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/adding-coconut-oil-to-rice-could-cut-calories-in-half/

Basically, cook rice with tablespoon of coconut oil and refrigerate for 12 hours before eating.

From what the scientist are saying this converts the starch in rice to a resistant type of starch that is not absorbed by the body and passes into your large intestine where it can be fuel to increase the health bacteria in your gut. Wow, this is good right?

Ok, as someone who is trying to stay away from rice, pasta, and white potatoes, this was a glorious moment. One of the foods, I miss the most on any diet are rice, pasta, and potatoes. 

Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Tina, they said nothing about pasta and potatoes.”

“But why wouldn’t it work for them too?” Is my response.

Recipe at https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/favorite-potato-salad/4256e592-13d9-4060-8124-a66fcea5d634

Convinced they were leaving the others out for some unknown reason, I did some digging, and I was right. It will work for pasta and potatoes (white and sweet). Here are a few articles that I found.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cooling-resistant-starch

https://www.sciencealert.com/heating-your-pasta-makes-it-significantly-better-for-you

https://www.medicaldaily.com/healthy-meal-cooking-and-cooling-pasta-changes-starch-quality-cut-calories-fat-307300

Now, if you go to any of the articles, you’ll see these are old post. Why then am I just hearing about it?

There could be several explanations:

1. They don’t believe people will go to the trouble of refrigerating rice, pasta, and potatoes for 12 hours before they consume them.
2. Pasta is made with wheat and giving the okay for people to eat it again opens up the door for them to eat gluten, which is a problem for a large number of people.
3.      Everyone will overeat these items. After all, if the process cuts the calories in half, why not eat twice as much. (Believe it or not, reheat cool starch fill you up faster and don’t cause the crash eating traditional cook starches do…at least for me. I
4.       I'm just behind the curve which happens all the time which means this might be the reason.

However, I’m sure there are other reasons. Leave a comment below if you think of any.

So now, that I know we can eat rice, pasta and potatoes in moderation…. I’m cooking up some casseroles putting them in refrigerator (for the cooling down period) and hopefully, losing weight on leftovers. (Also, the reheating process also contributes to adding more resistant starch to the dish.)

Doing a happy dance...

Love to hear your comments about this article,

Tina

P.S. Update on the pasta, I tried the wait 12 hours after cooking then tried it with a tomato sauce. Not the same more like Chef Boyardee type noodles. Didn't particularly care for it.

                                                                                         

Fallen Leaves by @AuthorTinaGayle #romance #KU

Fallen Leaves by Tina Gayle

Fallen Leaves Blurb -

As autumn comes to the Winston estate in Ohio, Amber Harrison learns further lessons in her new position as keeper for the spirits and ghosts who haunt the estate--and further lessons in love, too. She and her love, Carter Miller, grapple with the fears and passions of new love, while caught up in the storm of ancient family drama.

This is the second book in the unfolding saga of the psychics and talents associated with the Winston estate, a sheltered place where past, present, and future are woven into a single dramatic tapestry of love and desire. The tale spans multiple generations, multiple eras, and offers something special for all ages of reader. A sexy, erotic winner, with an assortment of couples to appeal to most tastes.

Excerpt:

“How long before you install the new cabinets?”

He turned on the ladder. His dark brown eyes captured her, engulfing her in an encompassing warmth. She melted under his heated gaze, which ran from the top of her head to the white socks on her feet. He lifted a brow at her attire, but he didn’t comment on her pink sweat suit.

“With the old cabinets out of the way, I need to knock down this wall and tear up the flooring. The electrical work is next on the agenda.” He climbed off the ladder, yanked off his gloves, and slid a hand through his thick, wavy hair.

“It might be awhile before we install the new cabinets. Right now, we’re simply working to remove the old stuff so we can start fresh.” He smiled, which didn’t hide the dark circles under his eyes or the fatigue in the slump of his shoulders.

“There’s no hurry. If you’re busy with something else, this can wait until your Dad and Mattie come home next week.”

“No, Dad doesn’t want her dealing with this mess.” Carter unbuckled his tool belt and placed it on a workbench. “I promised him I’d have it done.”

“Is Grant helping?” Amber stepped around several pieces of sheetrock and stray bits of wood, to the bottom of the stairs.

He walked to the backdoor. “Friday, his classes are over at noon.”

With his hand resting on the doorknob, he appeared anxious to leave. “I’m headed to lunch, and then I need to drop by the office for a while. Are you sure you’re okay here by yourself?”

Amber toyed with the idea of saying no. She missed the taste of his lips and the strength of his arms, but she nodded instead. “Yes, I’m fine.”

After opening the door, he paused. “I guess I’ll see you later.”

She waved and turned to head to her room, satisfied she’d at least gotten him to talk. Her leaden feet trudged up the steps. Unexcited, she contemplated her latest assignment from the family council. How could she achieve such an impossible task?

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Hope you have a wonderful day,

Tina