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squash that craving

dianeseattle

dianeseattle

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now that winter's here, make sure you have lots of squash. you can buy large quantities & store it in a bin with a lot of sawdust & peat moss, in a cool place like a garage. There are so many amazing squash varieties, and they range widely in taste. you may feel the need to serve them with butter, but you do not need to. you can put almost anything on a squash, and blending cooked squash up with broths and other veggies can result in the most amazing, hearty soups.

check this out: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/lif...is-squash-good-for-you-or-not/article8116953/

I made the most amazing soup with delicata squash for a dinner party a few years ago. it was so delicious, most of it ended up going home with the guests. I could make it again using ingredients that were less fatty & it would still be awesome. Here's a photo:

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if you're not a squash lover, or you THINK you're not a squash lover, try it again. Everything that's good for you tastes better after surgery, and many things you used to binge on taste disgusting. Sweet potatos also make fab soups, but right now, get squash while it's at its cheapest & stash it away. It will serve you well in all phases of your diet, and if you use your imagination, you can pair it with many meals as an entree.
 
i forgot to mention, yams or squash are great baked, then drizzled with sugar-free fake maple syrup. And don't forget to read about the nutritional information & especially as it pertains to diabetes, heart disease, digestive woes and the anti-oxidant effect it has. And remember, you're only eating a small piece of it in the first place so it's possible your portion is as low in carbs as your broccoli.
 
that's what it's all about, Brenda! When I was fat, my hunger was insatiable, and there was a flood of cravings occupying every thought. It was always pizzas, cheeseburgers, ice cream, gooey desserts, pie... But I also craved spinach in a balsamic vinegar/feta cheese drizzle, sprinkled with pepper. However, that was way too much work, & fast food was always closer.

Many of us thought we'd never eat "normally" again, but we weren't eating normally in the first place. As a post-op success story, having maintained my weight for the 12+ years since RYGB, I happily confess that I eat anything I want, just like anyone. I just take small portions, a tablespoon or two, and then I shave off tiny bites with my fork or knife and savor it on my tongue. I never enjoyed food so much as I do now.

But if you want to eat what everyone else eats, then you need to model your actual eating style on that of a thin, healthy person. There is always ging to be that toothpic guy who shovels in a huge plate of food, asks for seconds, and never gains a pound. But he's an anomaly. Look at the sane people around the table, eating politely, putting down their utensils between bites, chewing 20 or 30 times per bite.

ugh, sorry for the typos. my broken wrist & ulna are killing me and the splint/cast cuts into my arm when it swells up. can't voice type on this computer, and can't go back to correct stuff. Forgive me. i still need the connection to y'all.
 
dianeseattle said:
Many of us thought we'd never eat "normally" again, but we weren't eating normally in the first place.
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So true!!!
dianeseattle said:
ugh, sorry for the typos. my broken wrist & ulna are killing me and the splint/cast cuts into my arm when it swells up. can't voice type on this computer, and can't go back to correct stuff. Forgive me. i still need the connection to y'all.
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Ugh, I really hope it feels better soon. Had to just Google ulna - yikes, sounds painful. How much longer does the cast stay on?
 
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