What To Eat?:

The problem with any diet is, "What to fix?" I like my vegetables with butter or sour cream on them. I love salads and even though Ranch dressing and Italian are best for this diet, I use 1000 Island. I make a great spinach casserole with butter, sour cream, onions, and 3 different types of cheeses. For a snack I have 5-can salad. (That’s a can of french cut green beans, a can of mushrooms, a can of diced tomatoes, a can of corn, and a can of kidney beans. Drain the mixture and then add a little sweetener and Italian dressing. Keep in the fridge and have when you need a snack.) Cheese sticks work well for on the go eating.

I like to grill my meats. Chicken leg quarters are very cheap and make great leftovers. Steaks taste better from the grill and so do some vegetables. If I can find a roast on sale, I love the crock-pot for that. I put it in before I go to work with a bunch of spices, veggies, and some water, when I come home, wow, the aroma lets me know I have something special waiting.

Whatever you decide to cook, take it easy on the starchy vegetables, leave off the bread, and keep the sugar off the table. Also, remember to eat some fruit, but stay away from fruit drinks. Take it easy on the milk and read the label on the other dairy foods to keep the carbs low. Try to find sauces that are low in fructose, molasses, and sugar.