Category Archives: Solid Meals

017 “Bliss Point” and Intentional Eating

Salt, sugar, fat…much food today is engineered using these three levers for a “bliss point” or “the right amount of ingredients to generate the greatest appeal among consumers”1. One such food is the Lunchable chips, salsa and cheese. SO GOOD! Combining these three in one mouth makes tastebuds sing! Where’s the balance? Is there aContinue reading “017 “Bliss Point” and Intentional Eating”

013 [Food] Transmogrification (Thanks Calvin)

Change the Food’s Form—Slice it, Modify it, Blend it, Squeeze it Slice the Apple Not long ago I had a discussion with my dad about nutrition. He shared that he liked apples but didn’t eat them unless they were cut up. He’s not one to rip into an apple without it first being sliced. RemoveContinue reading “013 [Food] Transmogrification (Thanks Calvin)”

012 Super-fridge, Revisited

This week I experimented with BJ Fogg’s “Super-fridge” idea. (Fogg authored the book Tiny Habits; “super-fridge” refers to once a week shopping, preparing, and stocking one’s fridge full of nutritious and delicious foods. One may eat as much as he/she wishes but only from the fridge.) This concept, tried in a small way, may significantlyContinue reading “012 Super-fridge, Revisited”

003 French toast the most

Make nutritious taste good. Start with Great Value Honey wheat bread from Walmart—it’s flavorful, not dry, and made from 100% whole wheat flour. Batter it with a mixture of whipped eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl. pan-fried in olive oil (for a savory fare) or Canola oil (for a sweeter variation). Top withContinue reading “003 French toast the most”

002 Wake Up Clear-Minded and Energy-Filled

Enter the Zone (before bed) In his book Enter the Zone, Dr. Barry Sears, PhD advocates specific portions of fat, protein, and carbohydrate in a meal or snack. He calls each portion a “block”. A block of protein contains 7 grams of protein; a block of carbohydrate contains 9 grams of carbohydrates; a block ofContinue reading “002 Wake Up Clear-Minded and Energy-Filled”