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Dayu 2 of SBD again and I foudn yesterday quite easy. I think my problem is

that I can do any of these plans for a couple of days but then something gets to

me. Since my husband is busy this weekend for buisness I plan on eating at home

more that I usually would. My only problem is that next week si Passover and

while I don't eat bread or flour during thsi holiday at our holiday meals

everything is made with either matso meal or matzos. I think I'm going to ask

for plain veggies and explain why. Too bad I am not making this holiday.

--

in NJ

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Currently reading: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa

Just finished: The Swallows of Kabul by Yasmina Khadra (A)

              Spetember by munde Pilcher (A)

              The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agastson (B+)

              3rd Degree by ©

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South Beach Seder

(Published 3/25/04) Passover is an eight-day holiday recalling the

exodus of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. Jews celebrate on the

first and second days of the holiday by having a traditional and

symbolic meal known as a seder. The food and drink eaten during a

seder is meant to represent the hardships faced on the road from

Egypt.

Passover foods are traditionally high in refined flour products and

saturated fat and are not exactly made for someone on The South

Beach Diet™. Because religion dictates most of what is eaten during

a seder, it may not be possible to alter the meal to fit your diet.

However, if you do wish to make a few changes, here are five ways to

make your seder South Beach Diet™ friendly:

Cut down on fat. Use fat-free chicken stock when a recipe calls for

chicken fat, and use olive oil when butter is required. To make up

for any loss of flavor, use herbs and spices liberally. For your

main dish, choose a lean meat.

Don't overdo the matzo balls. Matzo is a refined flour product that

should be eaten in moderation if possible. Another reason to keep an

eye on your matzo ball consumption: They are often made with a lot

of saturated fat.

Limit your wine consumption. During the seder, you're required to

drink four glasses of wine. If your religious observance practice

permits, try to drink only two glasses. If you must drink all four,

try to eat something at the same time.

Make plenty of vegetable dishes. When it comes time for the dinner

portion of the seder, having a variety of vegetables available will

help you resist eating too much of the more fattening dishes.

Eat a light breakfast and lunch before the seder. It's never a good

idea to be ravenously hungry during a holiday meal. Still, if you

know you plan to eat a lot of South Beach Diet™-unfriendly foods,

you can prepare by eating particularly well during the day.

>

> Dayu 2 of SBD again and I foudn yesterday quite easy. I think my

problem is that I can do any of these plans for a couple of days but

then something gets to me. Since my husband is busy this weekend

for buisness I plan on eating at home more that I usually would. My

only problem is that next week si Passover and while I don't eat

bread or flour during thsi holiday at our holiday meals everything

is made with either matso meal or matzos. I think I'm going to ask

for plain veggies and explain why. Too bad I am not making this

holiday.

> --

> in NJ

> So Many Books, So Little Time

> Currently reading: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa

> Just finished: The Swallows of Kabul by Yasmina Khadra (A)

>               Spetember by munde Pilcher (A)

>               The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agastson (B+)

>               3rd Degree by ©

[Guest guest]

This is from www.southbeachdiet.com...

South Beach Seder

(Published 3/25/04) Passover is an eight-day holiday recalling the

exodus of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. Jews celebrate on the

first and second days of the holiday by having a traditional and

symbolic meal known as a seder. The food and drink eaten during a

seder is meant to represent the hardships faced on the road from

Egypt.

Passover foods are traditionally high in refined flour products and

saturated fat and are not exactly made for someone on The South

Beach Diet™. Because religion dictates most of what is eaten during

a seder, it may not be possible to alter the meal to fit your diet.

However, if you do wish to make a few changes, here are five ways to

make your seder South Beach Diet™ friendly:

Cut down on fat. Use fat-free chicken stock when a recipe calls for

chicken fat, and use olive oil when butter is required. To make up

for any loss of flavor, use herbs and spices liberally. For your

main dish, choose a lean meat.

Don't overdo the matzo balls. Matzo is a refined flour product that

should be eaten in moderation if possible. Another reason to keep an

eye on your matzo ball consumption: They are often made with a lot

of saturated fat.

Limit your wine consumption. During the seder, you're required to

drink four glasses of wine. If your religious observance practice

permits, try to drink only two glasses. If you must drink all four,

try to eat something at the same time.

Make plenty of vegetable dishes. When it comes time for the dinner

portion of the seder, having a variety of vegetables available will

help you resist eating too much of the more fattening dishes.

Eat a light breakfast and lunch before the seder. It's never a good

idea to be ravenously hungry during a holiday meal. Still, if you

know you plan to eat a lot of South Beach Diet™-unfriendly foods,

you can prepare by eating particularly well during the day.

>

> Dayu 2 of SBD again and I foudn yesterday quite easy. I think my

problem is that I can do any of these plans for a couple of days but

then something gets to me. Since my husband is busy this weekend

for buisness I plan on eating at home more that I usually would. My

only problem is that next week si Passover and while I don't eat

bread or flour during thsi holiday at our holiday meals everything

is made with either matso meal or matzos. I think I'm going to ask

for plain veggies and explain why. Too bad I am not making this

holiday.

> --

> in NJ

> So Many Books, So Little Time

> Currently reading: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa

> Just finished: The Swallows of Kabul by Yasmina Khadra (A)

>               Spetember by munde Pilcher (A)

>               The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agastson (B+)

>               3rd Degree by ©