Comments on: Krista’s Kalorietastic Konfabulator http://www.stumptuous.com/kristas-kalorietastic-konfabulator Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:03:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Mistress Krista http://www.stumptuous.com/kristas-kalorietastic-konfabulator/comment-page-1#comment-5649 Mistress Krista Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:46:30 +0000 http://www.stumptuous.com/?p=3245#comment-5649 @Natalie: Treat dried fruits as a high-fibre source of sugar and use them accordingly. Small amounts of postworkout dried fruits are fine; just don't be fooled into thinking that they are somehow "healthier" (and can be eaten in abundance without consequence) because they're fruit. @Natalie: Treat dried fruits as a high-fibre source of sugar and use them accordingly. Small amounts of postworkout dried fruits are fine; just don’t be fooled into thinking that they are somehow “healthier” (and can be eaten in abundance without consequence) because they’re fruit.

]]> By: Natalie Hagn http://www.stumptuous.com/kristas-kalorietastic-konfabulator/comment-page-1#comment-5648 Natalie Hagn Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:53:39 +0000 http://www.stumptuous.com/?p=3245#comment-5648 Hi Krista, looove your site! I am severing my bond with most bread (save for sprouted spelt toast in the morn', delish with nut butter), white pasta and rice, superfluous sugar, etc...and upping the protein. I'm replacing my afternoon muffin/cookie/sweets with protein smoothies and/or nuts (I am usually ravenous between 2 and 5pm)and following the plate division principle you mentioned. What I'd like to ask is: where do you stand on dried fruit such as dates and figs? I find them satisfying on their own, and have run across great tasting bars that use date paste as a base without added sugar. I find these useful for a post-workout snack, especially those with nuts in them which are decent protein-wise. Hi Krista, looove your site!

I am severing my bond with most bread (save for sprouted spelt toast in the morn’, delish with nut butter), white pasta and rice, superfluous sugar, etc…and upping the protein. I’m replacing my afternoon muffin/cookie/sweets with protein smoothies and/or nuts (I am usually ravenous between 2 and 5pm)and following the plate division principle you mentioned.

What I’d like to ask is: where do you stand on dried fruit such as dates and figs? I find them satisfying on their own, and have run across great tasting bars that use date paste as a base without added sugar. I find these useful for a post-workout snack, especially those with nuts in them which are decent protein-wise.

]]> By: Mistress Krista http://www.stumptuous.com/kristas-kalorietastic-konfabulator/comment-page-1#comment-3876 Mistress Krista Fri, 21 May 2010 09:29:49 +0000 http://www.stumptuous.com/?p=3245#comment-3876 Beans/legumes are what I think of as a "relative protein". They do have protein but it is lower relative to animal-based sources, and their carbs are higher relative to animal-based sources. However, the more you derive your diet from plant-based sources (i.e. vegan), the more "relative protein" beans/legumes have when compared to the other foods in the diet. Thus, if your diet is entirely plant-based, beans/legumes will be a good protein source, relatively speaking -- there's more protein in beans/legumes than, say, zucchini. If you eat animal products then beans/legumes function more as higher-carb foods in a relative sense. The protein in beans/legumes isn't irrelevant -- aminos are aminos -- but if you eat animal products then it's just not as significant. Beans/legumes are what I think of as a “relative protein”. They do have protein but it is lower relative to animal-based sources, and their carbs are higher relative to animal-based sources. However, the more you derive your diet from plant-based sources (i.e. vegan), the more “relative protein” beans/legumes have when compared to the other foods in the diet. Thus, if your diet is entirely plant-based, beans/legumes will be a good protein source, relatively speaking — there’s more protein in beans/legumes than, say, zucchini. If you eat animal products then beans/legumes function more as higher-carb foods in a relative sense. The protein in beans/legumes isn’t irrelevant — aminos are aminos — but if you eat animal products then it’s just not as significant.

]]> By: theevilthereof http://www.stumptuous.com/kristas-kalorietastic-konfabulator/comment-page-1#comment-3861 theevilthereof Fri, 21 May 2010 01:10:24 +0000 http://www.stumptuous.com/?p=3245#comment-3861 Hi Krista - what about chickpeas/garbanzo beans? I'm assuming they'd go in your carbs column, but I've always thought of them primarily as protein. Hi Krista – what about chickpeas/garbanzo beans? I’m assuming they’d go in your carbs column, but I’ve always thought of them primarily as protein.

]]> By: Mistress Krista http://www.stumptuous.com/kristas-kalorietastic-konfabulator/comment-page-1#comment-3480 Mistress Krista Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:49:56 +0000 http://www.stumptuous.com/?p=3245#comment-3480 Michelle: The digestive system responds to what we give it. If you have been vegan for a decade, your body may have decreased production of the enzymes you need to digest protein-rich foods. Additionally, high consumption of soy will inhibit the production or utility of these enzymes. Start by supplementing with a good multi-spectrum digestive enzyme that contains proteases as well as lactase. Slowly add small portions of easily digested dairy (such as yogurt) and egg (usually yolk is better digested than white). You may be OK with digesting whey, but look for a plain unflavoured brand that also contains digestive enzymes, such as the natural flavour of <a href="http://www.interactivenutrition.com/products/whey.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Interactive Nutrition</a>. Preparing meat is dead simple: Add fire. :) Chicken is usually well digested, so here's how to cook 2 basic things. 1. Chicken breasts. Buy a pack of skinless breasts, sprinkle with salt and pepper, squeeze a lemon over top, slap them into a covered casserole dish. Bake at 350 for about 30 min. Then you can slice the breasts up into things like salad. 2. Roast chicken. Get a whole chicken. Heat your oven to 450F. Mix olive oil, salt, and pepper. Rub the mix all over the chicken. Make sure the giblets are removed (check inside the body cavity; sometimes there's a little packet in there). Put the chicken on a roasting tray. Slap it into the oven. Let it sit at 450 for 10 min, then lower the heat to 350 and cook for about 65-75 min (the formula is 15 min plus 15 min per lb, thus 15 + (15 x 3.5 lb) = 67.5 min for a 3.5 lb chicken). Michelle: The digestive system responds to what we give it. If you have been vegan for a decade, your body may have decreased production of the enzymes you need to digest protein-rich foods. Additionally, high consumption of soy will inhibit the production or utility of these enzymes. Start by supplementing with a good multi-spectrum digestive enzyme that contains proteases as well as lactase. Slowly add small portions of easily digested dairy (such as yogurt) and egg (usually yolk is better digested than white). You may be OK with digesting whey, but look for a plain unflavoured brand that also contains digestive enzymes, such as the natural flavour of Interactive Nutrition.

Preparing meat is dead simple: Add fire. :) Chicken is usually well digested, so here’s how to cook 2 basic things.

1. Chicken breasts. Buy a pack of skinless breasts, sprinkle with salt and pepper, squeeze a lemon over top, slap them into a covered casserole dish. Bake at 350 for about 30 min. Then you can slice the breasts up into things like salad.

2. Roast chicken. Get a whole chicken. Heat your oven to 450F. Mix olive oil, salt, and pepper. Rub the mix all over the chicken. Make sure the giblets are removed (check inside the body cavity; sometimes there’s a little packet in there). Put the chicken on a roasting tray. Slap it into the oven. Let it sit at 450 for 10 min, then lower the heat to 350 and cook for about 65-75 min (the formula is 15 min plus 15 min per lb, thus 15 + (15 x 3.5 lb) = 67.5 min for a 3.5 lb chicken).

]]> By: Michelle http://www.stumptuous.com/kristas-kalorietastic-konfabulator/comment-page-1#comment-3471 Michelle Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:12:12 +0000 http://www.stumptuous.com/?p=3245#comment-3471 Krista - What do I do if I'm really trying to adhere to this, but coming off being vegan for a decade or so? I get a little queasy when it comes to eating eggs and dairy, and have no idea how to prepare meat. Is tempeh my only option? Thanks! Krista – What do I do if I’m really trying to adhere to this, but coming off being vegan for a decade or so? I get a little queasy when it comes to eating eggs and dairy, and have no idea how to prepare meat. Is tempeh my only option?

Thanks!

]]> By: workouts for women http://www.stumptuous.com/kristas-kalorietastic-konfabulator/comment-page-1#comment-3305 workouts for women Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:41:13 +0000 http://www.stumptuous.com/?p=3245#comment-3305 I've always wanted to simplify things especially when it comes to counting calories. This chart has helped me a lot as far as keeping tabs on what I eat. I always thought that honey was good for you. I grew up thinking that it cured whatever ailed you, so I ate a lot of it. But, I believe your chart... it still does have sugar, and it can affect your body in a negative way. Thanks for this info. I will hang this chart on my refrigerator door. I hope you don't mind. I’ve always wanted to simplify things especially when it comes to counting calories. This chart has helped me a lot as far as keeping tabs on what I eat. I always thought that honey was good for you. I grew up thinking that it cured whatever ailed you, so I ate a lot of it. But, I believe your chart… it still does have sugar, and it can affect your body in a negative way. Thanks for this info. I will hang this chart on my refrigerator door. I hope you don’t mind.

]]> By: Karla http://www.stumptuous.com/kristas-kalorietastic-konfabulator/comment-page-1#comment-3162 Karla Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:00:48 +0000 http://www.stumptuous.com/?p=3245#comment-3162 Chocolate milk "myth": Uh no. No conspiracy here. It was studied by Loughborough University (THE leading sports university in the UK) so it's not a "myth" but the subject of serious academic study. It was found to be a superiour recovery drink to sports drinks. Are there better things out there? I expect so. Is it a myth that you're better off drinking milk (or even chocolate milk) than Lucozade or Gatorade? According to the studies, no, it's not a myth. Would I rather drink milk than a chemical cocktail? Mos' def'. Chocolate milk “myth”: Uh no. No conspiracy here. It was studied by Loughborough University (THE leading sports university in the UK) so it’s not a “myth” but the subject of serious academic study.

It was found to be a superiour recovery drink to sports drinks. Are there better things out there? I expect so. Is it a myth that you’re better off drinking milk (or even chocolate milk) than Lucozade or Gatorade? According to the studies, no, it’s not a myth. Would I rather drink milk than a chemical cocktail? Mos’ def’.

]]> By: Mistress Krista http://www.stumptuous.com/kristas-kalorietastic-konfabulator/comment-page-1#comment-3068 Mistress Krista Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:17:36 +0000 http://www.stumptuous.com/?p=3245#comment-3068 Maheen: With good nutrition, well-planned resistance training, pushing yourself a little bit, and being consistent, anything is possible. :) Maheen: With good nutrition, well-planned resistance training, pushing yourself a little bit, and being consistent, anything is possible. :)

]]> By: Lisa http://www.stumptuous.com/kristas-kalorietastic-konfabulator/comment-page-1#comment-3011 Lisa Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:20:58 +0000 http://www.stumptuous.com/?p=3245#comment-3011 Krista - Having discovered your site years ago, I come back from time to time...you always seem to be able to cut through all the BS and mis-information out there. Having attended a Weston Price conference last month and hearing Sally Fallon speak, I have completely changed my diet to include raw milk, coconut oil, grass-fed animal products, bone broth (that I actually make myself). I feel amazing, have no digestion problems and have energy like never before. On the subject of processed vegetable oils, Sally showed us a flowchart demonstrating the process that these oils go through...it was an eye-opener, for sure. These oils are processed at such high temperatures that they turn rancid...pretty disgusting. Anyway, I wanted to thank you for keeping on the cutting edge of all that's healthy! Lisa Krista -

Having discovered your site years ago, I come back from time to time…you always seem to be able to cut through all the BS and mis-information out there.

Having attended a Weston Price conference last month and hearing Sally Fallon speak, I have completely changed my diet to include raw milk, coconut oil, grass-fed animal products, bone broth (that I actually make myself). I feel amazing, have no digestion problems and have energy like never before.

On the subject of processed vegetable oils, Sally showed us a flowchart demonstrating the process that these oils go through…it was an eye-opener, for sure. These oils are processed at such high temperatures that they turn rancid…pretty disgusting.

Anyway, I wanted to thank you for keeping on the cutting edge of all that’s healthy!

Lisa

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