salad
i'm to the point where i can definitely eat a large salad (romaine/ dressing maybe a few cucumbers and feta) in one sitting. it's mostly romaine and definitely the size of a large dinner plate. it doesn't hurt or make me sick so i figure it's ok for my 'pouch' . does this mean salad is basically a slider food and doesn't stretch the pouch?
thanks, jenny
thanks, jenny
I don't think it's a slider food so much as when you chew it up, there's nothing there. I make my salads with spinach and will use a big bowl of spinach. Sometimes I wilt it first in the microwave, and it will shrink down to maybe 1/4-1/2 cup?
Jan
Jan
Bay to Breakers 12K May 15, 2011 (1:54:40) First 5K 5/23/11 (41:22)
Half Marathons: Napa: 7/18/10 (4:11:21) 7/17/11 (3:30:58) 7/15/12 (3:13:11.5)
SJ Rock and Roll: 10/2/10 (3:58:22) Run Surf City: 2/6/11 (3:19:54)
Diva: 5/6/12 (3:35:00)
HW/SW/CW 349/326/176
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein
Half Marathons: Napa: 7/18/10 (4:11:21) 7/17/11 (3:30:58) 7/15/12 (3:13:11.5)
SJ Rock and Roll: 10/2/10 (3:58:22) Run Surf City: 2/6/11 (3:19:54)
Diva: 5/6/12 (3:35:00)
HW/SW/CW 349/326/176
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein
Actually, that's what I love about salads. You have a normal sized looking portion on your plate, but as you chew it down (counting to 30 or more chews) it becomes a very small mass in your mouth before swallowing. It does take a bit of practice and concentration to chew thoroughly, But you can have such variety in a salad. I made one yesterday that I think I found on a post here.
Mixed spring greens, grilled chicken, feta cheese, sliced red onion, fresh strawberries, sauteed fennel (in a bit of olive oil), deglaze fennel saute pan with white wine vinegar and pomegranate juice. Truly unusual and Yum!
I figure the chicken doesn't make this a slider meal. I also try and eat most of the chicken and feta first. If need be, the salad part remains on my plate if I'm full.
Mixed spring greens, grilled chicken, feta cheese, sliced red onion, fresh strawberries, sauteed fennel (in a bit of olive oil), deglaze fennel saute pan with white wine vinegar and pomegranate juice. Truly unusual and Yum!
I figure the chicken doesn't make this a slider meal. I also try and eat most of the chicken and feta first. If need be, the salad part remains on my plate if I'm full.