South Beach Blues

[muckefuck]

Following monshu's recent checkup (wow, I didn't know human blood pressure readings went up that high!), we have become the latest bears to adopt the South Beach diet--or we will, starting next week; I think this is going to be Binge Week until we get rid of all the nasty things lurking in his larder. He was telling me that I don't have to eat as many twigs and nettles as he does, but frankly I need the external pressure to change my diet.

I think the biggest bummer will be cutting down on the East Asian food, with its high sodium and hidden sugars. Any suggestions for tasty, heart-healthy substitutes will be much appreciated!

Comments

[niemandsrose.livejournal.com]

I just emailed you the article from the NYT about "garbage-fed bears". Thought of you.

p.s. Vinaigrette is going to be your best friend this summer.

[muckefuck.livejournal.com]

Vinaigrette is already our live. Are you telling me that we're going to find new and fascinating things to put it on? "What's for dinner, dear? Mmmm...granola en vinaigrette! Magnificque!

[chris-warrior.livejournal.com]

granola en vinaigrette!

um, *covers mouth with hands*

for me, avoiding sugars means making it myself.

stir frys are pretty darn healthy if you limit your oil use and stick to the "better" oils. chicken or turkey breast, shrimp, and (although i don't eat it) lean pork are all very good for you, and permissable with that diet. i'm not sure what stage allows mucho green vegetables (although i think it's damn silly to do this diet, btw, and watching your barbs should not mean watching your veggies, but hey-) but peppers, sprouts, carrots, onion, etc - they're all very good for you.

you just have to watch the noodles.

which takes all the fun out of Thai, but whatever.

good luck!