December 11, 2009 in nutrition, recipes by Turbo
Friday, December 11th, 2009
A few random unrelated thoughts and stories to end your week/start your weekend.
- Mandy pointed this out the scene in the photo above to me a couple of nights ago. I hope you see the irony in this pic and that you’ll get the message.
- I know this idea of not posting workouts can be disconcerting to some of you, especially if you like to prep for your workouts by eating a specific pre workout meal or even bringing workout gear specific to the workout. I know climbing a rope in shorts is NOT comfortable. We’ll probably continue not posting the workouts for a while longer so if you want to keep some gear at the gym you are welcome to do so.
- Next time you’re in the gym, have a look at the upper right hand side of the whiteboard. You’ll see a “Coach On Duty” sign with the name of the coach working at the time. Of course all the coaches are happy to help with any questions you might have even if they are working out rather than working, but keep in mind that the person who’s name is on the board is responsible for ensuring you get a good workout so try to go to them first.
- A good laugh courtesy of Chris right here.
- I swear this next one is a true story. Ask Nat G. who told it to me with a straight face. Nat has completely given up refined sugar this past week and she’s had her will power tested a few times. She went to a Tupperware Party this week and the Tupperware consultant was very excited about a super easy delicious cake recipe you can make using the Tupperware. Here’s the recipe: Take a can of coke and mix it into a Duncan Hines cake mix, pour it all into a plastic Tupperware container and pop in the microwave for a quick delicious treat!!??!!! REALLY???? Am I the only one who has trouble grasping this concept and who might just throw up at the thought of this?
- Here’s something that is still sweet, but way less disturbing. I was going to add some kind of disclaimer about how soy isn’t paleo and maple syrup is all sugar, but Kimberly is way ahead of us, so here’s Food Fridays…
for real?
Maple Mustard Glaze
This week I’m serving up my recipe for a great chicken or salmon glaze. There are many variations on the internet and since I used far less maple syrup the first time I tried it, I don’t really know how much of each I add. Go by taste, if you like the taste of the sauce, the finished product should be good too. Mix roughly equal portions of: maple syrup, grainy mustard, and soy sauce (or tamari sauce). Make just enough to coat the meat and then bake uncovered. More maple syrup makes a better glaze, soy sauce makes it a little saltier (go low-sodium), and the mustard gives it a nice kick. And yes, I know maple syrup is pure sugar but it’s natural and unprocessed and I don’t care, this recipe is good.
As a side note, grainy mustard is delicious and I use it to jazz up beef or chicken that was cooked in the slow cooker without seasonings.
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December 11, 2009 at 12:18 pm
@ Kimberley
What is grainy mustard?
December 11, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Speaking of soy, great article on the why we should avoid it.
http://www.alternet.org/story/144074/
December 11, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Also, ref the Tupperware party:
Are you fricken kidding me? First, cake mix, second, coke and third using amicrowave and cooking in plastic?!?! I suppose ignorance is bliss.
December 11, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Great article on soy MLC. A lot of this of course is economically driven by soy agri lobby groups. Moral of the story: soy is generally not a good idea, but if you’re going to have some, make sure it’s fermented, like miso or tamari or good quality traditional soy sauce that has nothing “hydrolyzed” in it.
December 11, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Sounds yummy Kim. I also have to agree with MLC on the tupperware story. Wow can it get more toxic than that?
@maxine
Max, grainy mustard I would think would be a dijon that still has the mustard seeds in it.
Thanks for the laugh Chris – that was great!
December 11, 2009 at 1:29 pm
@MLC
ignorance is definitely bliss…no wonder most people walking around are toxic time bombs waiting for the next toxin to send them over the edge with great tips like that..UGH!
December 11, 2009 at 2:21 pm
I totally agree about the soy, good quality tamari is the the only source of soy I get. I first tried this recipe when I was trying to work salmon into my diet. I’m not a fish fan and have never liked salmon so I wanted a recipe that would hide the taste. This sauce does that! But then I figured out that I like salmon and now I like it with basic lemon and dill. And I figure if a little tamari and maple syrup get me to eat a healthy meat source then so be it, but it’s not more than a once, or twice, a month dish so I think that on average I’m better off. And I make it with chicken once in a while too just to mix things up a little. I think the key to cooking with non-primal foods is that you have to know they’re not primal and use them sparingly and not as a primary food source (like the lesson I learned about the baking).
And that tupperware party is a prime example of why I think society is going into the toilet because processed foods are taking over and no one puts any time or effort into anything anymore. Cooking should take time and effort, working out should be hard work, and healthy living isn’t easy – but it sure is possible.
December 11, 2009 at 2:26 pm
And worth it!!
The difference between interest and commitment is this…when you’re interested in something, you do it only when circumstances permit. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, just results.
I saw that on an old CFE WOD.