Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 In a message dated 01/08/2000 1:17:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, diamonique@... writes: << The eggplant, green pepers, and tomatoes are good. Zero points for all. The trick comes in how you sautee them. The amount of oil will, of course, drive up the point value. >> (and onions & garlic too?) will be using alittle olive oil but I feel we still need some fats in our diet and may as well make it a good one BTW, do you folks know if you cookd down to soften these types of veggies in a microwave, you do not need any oil? I just prefer the flavor with alittle oil Barb who loves eggplant evenmore now!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 In a message dated 1/8/00 1:17:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, diamonique@... writes: << Eggplant has zero points. You can eat as much of it as you want. And it's on the list of good carbs that Jan gave us. >> Good to know sine my Taebo get together today is at Spaghetti Wharehouse! Who will look for something eggplant, no alcohol and WATER..and maybe a little of that great bread. YUM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 In a message dated 01/08/2000 4:22:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, diamonique@... writes: << I don't know if they're talking about real oil sprays here. I would guess that real oil has fat, and therefore some point value. If you have some (or buy some) send me the nutritional values on the can and I'll let you know if there is any point value. >> Okie dokie BTW I made the vegetable concoction with 2 tabs of olive oil but half of the vegetables cept the eggplant went into an orzo concoction so I more or less made like 20 servings or more from those 2 tablespoons. The eggplant, I cooked down without oil in the microwave. I was able to dine tonight on boneless & skinless grilled chicken breasts and these 2 sides getting very full with everything cept guilt. Barb who still didn't TB today but will do the 8 minute tape later having done the cardio from the Kathy Instant Work-out AKA:POMBarb, Mad-Dame Yenta, Tae-Bo Barb " Cats and Teens will do what they want and Dogs and Parents just better get used to it " <A HREF= " http://hometown.aol.com/horsemom2/myhomepage/index.html " >Barb's Places on the web</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 At 01:46 PM 01/08/00 EST, Barb wrote: >(and onions & garlic too?) Both are vegetables. Zero points. >will be using alittle olive oil but I feel we still need some fats in our >diet and may as well make it a good one Exactly. WW (and all weight loss programs that I'm familiar with) requires that you have a little fat in your daily diet. The body needs it. We usually consume a *lot* more than the body needs, so the body holds onto it... on our hips, tummies, thighs, etc. :-) But yes.. use oil. Just remember that the more you use, the more points (or rather.. the more fat you're adding to your diet). >BTW, do you folks know if you cookd down to soften these types of veggies >in a microwave, you do not need any oil? >I just prefer the flavor with alittle oil By all means use the oil and get the flavor that you want. Just pay attention to the amount. You can probably get good flavor with a smaller amount of oil than you normally use. I will continue to use oil, butter, margarine, etc.; but because I'm following the WW program, I'll be sure to measure it and count the points. And don't forget you can always use the flavored cooking sprays. I love butter-flavored Pam. >hey oil sprays don't count??? Like real oil sprays, not PAM. Hmmm... I'm not sure. I just looked in the book, and it says: Fat Free Cooking Sprays: Buttery spray - zero points; cooking spray - zero points. I don't know if they're talking about real oil sprays here. I would guess that real oil has fat, and therefore some point value. If you have some (or buy some) send me the nutritional values on the can and I'll let you know if there is any point value. -- Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 In a message dated 01/08/2000 7:17:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, Honeybear3899@... writes: << I have a very silly questio. What does eggplant tast like? I have never had it. We don't get too much eggplant in North Dakota where I grew up! I'd like to try it, and it sounds like it is pretty healthy. >> It cooks like zucchini if you have had that but I like eggplant more Eggplant absorbs other flavors well so even if you aren't crazy about its taste, you can flavor it as long as it is cut thin or in small pieces. I prefer it peeled cuz the peel can be hard to chew. The thing I made today can be eaten as it is as a side dish or even over pasta or rice as a sauce served as a meatless main dish. Has anyone ever seen the new flavored stewed tomatoes? I used the Mexican style for the veggies and the Tex-Mex style for the rice today (Tex Mex was stronger than the Mexican but both were good). I didn't add any other seasonings. Actually it was A & P's private label American Choice so it may not be available everywhere if A & Ps have disappeared in other areas. Barb who usually makes the veggies more Italian styled with oregano while cooking then alittle grated Parmesan at the table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2000 Report Share Posted January 9, 2000 In a message dated 01/09/2000 10:56:38 AM Central Standard Time, srferron@... writes: << THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SILLY QUESTION!!!!!! Thank you. :::stepping down::: >> LOL..., you are so good at that!!! And so right! Susi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2000 Report Share Posted January 9, 2000 The oil sprays I use are from Spectrum...from the natural food store. The nutritional info chart indicates that a 1/3 second spray of it is 0 calories. It's up to us to be honest with ourselves....if you spray for five seconds, it's probably gonna yield about a teaspoon of oil (not sure though). I spray for a second and count 0...and I've done fine by that. :-) sandy fields wrote: original article:/group/tae-bo_on/?start=6592 > At 01:46 PM 01/08/00 EST, Barb wrote: > > >(and onions & garlic too?) > > Both are vegetables. Zero points. > > >will be using alittle olive oil but I feel we still need some fats in our > >diet and may as well make it a good one > > Exactly. WW (and all weight loss programs that I'm familiar with) requires > that you have a little fat in your daily diet. The body needs it. We > usually consume a *lot* more than the body needs, so the body holds onto > it... on our hips, tummies, thighs, etc. :-) > > But yes.. use oil. Just remember that the more you use, the more points > (or rather.. the more fat you're adding to your diet). > > > >BTW, do you folks know if you cookd down to soften these types of veggies > >in a microwave, you do not need any oil? > >I just prefer the flavor with alittle oil > > By all means use the oil and get the flavor that you want. Just pay > attention to the amount. You can probably get good flavor with a smaller > amount of oil than you normally use. I will continue to use oil, butter, > margarine, etc.; but because I'm following the WW program, I'll be sure to > measure it and count the points. And don't forget you can always use the > flavored cooking sprays. I love butter-flavored Pam. > > >hey oil sprays don't count??? Like real oil sprays, not PAM. > > Hmmm... I'm not sure. I just looked in the book, and it says: > > Fat Free Cooking Sprays: Buttery spray - zero points; cooking spray - zero > points. > > I don't know if they're talking about real oil sprays here. I would guess > that real oil has fat, and therefore some point value. If you have some > (or buy some) send me the nutritional values on the can and I'll let you > know if there is any point value. > > -- Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2000 Report Share Posted January 9, 2000 Okay! :::getting up on my soapbox::: This isn't just to ...this is to everyone: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SILLY QUESTION!!!!!! Thank you. :::stepping down::: Love y'all! honeybear389-@... wrote: original article:/group/tae-bo_on/?start=6622 > I have a very silly questio. What does eggplant tast like? I have never had > > Who is always looking for new and healthy foods to cook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2000 Report Share Posted January 9, 2000 In a message dated 1/9/00 5:40:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, Horsemom2@... writes: << it is sooooo cheap and bought fresh This is exactly what I did yesterday I rinsed it in cold water, peeled it, cut it into small cubes then cooked it in the microwave till tender (no water, no oil) then added sauteed onions, green peppers, & garlic then a can of stewed tomatoes which happened to be Mexican flavor but you can add regular canned tomatoes or stewed tomatoes anf flavor it with oregano and pepper, etc (to your tastes) heat it all up & serve hot as a side or over pasta or rice even sprinkle with alittle grated parmesan if you like Barb whose husband was converted to liking eggplant too >> Thanks Barb. You kow I couldn't find it at the store today? I guess I'll have to wait till my mid-month shopping trip. I did get alot of healthy stuff...including skinless boneless chicken breats Who loves the skin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2000 Report Share Posted January 9, 2000 In a message dated 01/09/2000 9:42:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, GalofGOP@... writes: << Thanks Barb. You kow I couldn't find it at the store today? I guess I'll have to wait till my mid-month shopping trip. >> it is big and deep purple with a green stem/cap on one end Should be less than $1 a pound Barb whose parents have grown nice ones in their garden during the summers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2000 Report Share Posted January 9, 2000 In a message dated 1/9/00 9:58:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, Horsemom2@... writes: << it is big and deep purple with a green stem/cap on one end Should be less than $1 a pound Barb whose parents have grown nice ones in their garden during the summers too >> LOL I know what it looks like. I mean they didn't have it....they didn't have alot of thinks today....no good tomatoes, no fiji apples etc... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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