sirloin

broiled steak .

6 oz sirloin (350cal)
seasoning salt
pepper
1 tsp corn starch (10cal)
vegetable cooking spray

Marinade:
1/3 + 1/6 cup honey (515.493cal)
1 tbs minced ginger
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs apple cider vinegar
1 tbs low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil (40cal)
1/2 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves minced


So because I didn't throw out the marinade from the wings I made before for lunch. I'm using it on a steak for my dinner.

I defrosted the cut of beef, and scored the surface of it, about 1/4 inch deep.

Leave it in the marinade in the fridge for a few hours. Place it on the rack and season with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to the setting "broil" .. put steak on the top rack near the element.

I like mine medium rare, but more on the rare side. So I left it in there for about 6 minutes, 7 max.

The top should be browned. While that's happening, microwave the marinade for 3 minutes or until boiling, discard the solids .. add in 1 tsp cornstarch (10cal) and microwave for 30 seconds - 1 minute .. you should have a sauce now.

I found the sauce to be too sweet, so I squeezed in some lime juice.

After you take out your steak, let it rest for 5-10 min, if you don't want it to get cold, cover with tin foil.

The sauce can now be used for dipping your steak in if needed.

wings wings wings

honey ginger

6 winglets (180cal)
1/3 + 1/6 cup honey (515.493cal)
1 tbs minced ginger
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs apple cider vinegar
1 tbs low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil (40cal)
1/2 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves minced
seasoning salt
pepper
vegetable cooking spray


Mix everything together minus the wings and cooking spray.

Marinate wings in sauce overnight in the fridge.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Spray grill rack with cooking spray, arrange wings on rack, season with salt and pepper.

Cook for about 20 minutes, take out wings, brush with marinade and put back in oven for 1 to 3 minutes.

Take out and serve hot.

So the good news is your not actually consuming all that honey. lol

salad salad salad

with olive oil dressing ..

Salad:
1 tomato (36cal)
1/2 cucumber (22.5cal)
3 iceberg lettuce leaves (6cal)
1/3 shallot

Dressing:
1 tbs olive oil (120cal)
1/2 tbs lemon juice
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp red wine
seasoning salt
pepper

Total Calories: 184.5

Makes 3 servings.


I felt like having a Greek salad for dinner tonight, except I don't like olives or feta cheese. So I guess it's not really Greek after all .. lol

Anyways, wash and chop veggies into bite size pieces. Mix dressing ingredients together and drizzle on top of salad.

Serve immediately.

I don't like putting dressing on my salad directly actually, makes it soggy. I usually just have the dressing in a bowl and dip my bite of salad in to my liking.

Less calories that way too.

=)

fruit mousse

strawberry banana ..

1/2 banana (60cal)
4.5 strawberries (24.8625cal)
2 large ice cubes

Total: 84.8625 calories

Blend it all together. That's it.

I wanted to make ice cream, but forgot to freeze my fruits .. but it turned out to be good anyways.

Didn't seem watery enough to be a drink, but not thick enough for icecream.

So fruit mousse anyone ?

=)

plums ..

i love plums !

Fortunately for me, I grew up with a plum tree in my yard .. and it's still here, so at the end of every summer .. I look forward to eating a whole bunch of them.

They are really good for you, around only 40 calories !

Rich in antioxidants, high in vitamin C, fibre, potassium .. the list goes on ..

Detoxifies liver and kidneys .. something that my body highly needs.

And their such a good fruit for a hot summer day, so juicy and refreshing !

yet another wing recipe ..

- honey - lemon - oregano -

winglets / drummettes
1 tbs lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice (2 lemons)
1 tbs dried oregano
2 tsp olive oil (80cal)
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp ground white pepper
1 tsp honey (20 cal)


Mix all the ingredients for the marinade together except for olive oil and honey.

I used orange zest cuz that's all I had but it turned out really good anyway.

Soak your wings in the marinade, leave it in the fridge for at least 30 min, up to an hour.

In your non stick skillet, use medium heat, put the olive oil in, then the wings. cook for 15 min to brown, if it seems dry, brush on the marinade while its cooking. Before you turn the wings over brush on some honey.

Now turn it over for 10 min, continue to brush on marinade, when it's almost done (juices run clear), brush honey on this side too .. cook for another minute or two then serve.

I tried this marinade with shrimp, and it works well too. I think it'd work well for bbq and grilling.

interesting eh ..

someone convert me into becoming fully herbivore please ??

http://www.vegsource.com/news/2009/11/the-comparative-anatomy-of-eating.html

"In conclusion, we see that human beings have the gastrointestinal tract structure of a "committed" herbivore. Humankind does not show the mixed structural features one expects and finds in anatomical omnivores such as bears and raccoons. Thus, from comparing the gastrointestinal tract of humans to that of carnivores, herbivores and omnivores we must conclude that humankind's GI tract is designed for a purely plant-food diet."


SUMMARY

Facial Muscles
Carnivore: Reduced to allow wide mouth gape
Herbivore: Well-developed
Omnivore: Reduced
Human: Well-developed

Jaw Type
Carnivore: Angle not expanded
Herbivore: Expanded angle
Omnivor:e Angle not expanded
Human: Expanded angle

Jaw Joint Location
Carnivore: On same plane as molar teeth
Herbivore: Above the plane of the molars
Omnivore: On same plane as molar teeth
Human: Above the plane of the molars

Jaw Motion
Carnivore: Shearing; minimal side-to-side motion
Herbivore: No shear; good side-to-side, front-to-back
Omnivore: Shearing; minimal side-to-side
Human: No shear; good side-to-side, front-to-back

Major Jaw Muscles
Carnivore: Temporalis
Herbivore: Masseter and pterygoids
Omnivore: Temporalis
Human: Masseter and pterygoids

Mouth Opening vs. Head Size
Carnivore: Large
Herbivore: Small
Omnivore: Large
Human: Small

Teeth (Incisors)
Carnivore: Short and pointed
Herbivore: Broad, flattened and spade shaped
Omnivore: Short and pointed
Human: Broad, flattened and spade shaped

Teeth (Canines)
Carnivore: Long, sharp and curved
Herbivore: Dull and short or long (for defense), or none
Omnivore: Long, sharp and curved
Human: Short and blunted

Teeth (Molars)
Carnivore: Sharp, jagged and blade shaped
Herbivore: Flattened with cusps vs complex surface
Omnivore: Sharp blades and/or flattened
Human: Flattened with nodular cusps

Chewing
Carnivore: None; swallows food whole
Herbivore: Extensive chewing necessary
Omnivore: Swallows food whole and/or simple crushing
Human: Extensive chewing necessary

Saliva
Carnivore: No digestive enzymes
Herbivore: Carbohydrate digesting enzymes
Omnivore: No digestive enzymes
Human: Carbohydrate digesting enzymes

Stomach Type
Carnivore: Simple
Herbivore: Simple or multiple chambers
Omnivore: Simple
Human: Simple

Stomach Acidity
Carnivore: Less than or equal to pH 1 with food in stomach
Herbivore: pH 4 to 5 with food in stomach
Omnivore: Less than or equal to pH 1 with food in stomach
Human: pH 4 to 5 with food in stomach

Stomach Capacity
Carnivore: 60% to 70% of total volume of digestive tract
Herbivore: Less than 30% of total volume of digestive tract
Omnivore: 60% to 70% of total volume of digestive tract
Human: 21% to 27% of total volume of digestive tract

Length of Small Intestine
Carnivore: 3 to 6 times body length
Herbivore: 10 to more than 12 times body length
Omnivore: 4 to 6 times body length
Human: 10 to 11 times body length

Colon
Carnivore: Simple, short and smooth
Herbivore: Long, complex; may be sacculated
Omnivore: Simple, short and smooth
Human: Long, sacculated

Liver
Carnivore: Can detoxify vitamin A
Herbivore: Cannot detoxify vitamin A
Omnivore: Can detoxify vitamin A
Human: Cannot detoxify vitamin A

Kidney
Carnivore: Extremely concentrated urine
Herbivore: Moderately concentrated urine
Omnivore: Extremely concentrated urine
Human: Moderately concentrated urine

Nails
Carnivore: Sharp claws
Herbivore: Flattened nails or blunt hooves
Omnivore: Sharp claws
Human: Flattened nails


I wish I wasn't raised as an omnivore, trying to not eat meat after having it in my diet for 20+ years is proving to be quite difficult. =/

Well first, is to get rid of cooked meat that I consume, then slowly work on the raw.

Step by step is the way to go.

time to set new goals ..

my food restrictions .

No chips
No pop
No candy
No chocolate
No pork
No processed meats
No siu yeah
No gluten
No dessert
No duck skin
No chicken (exception: wings)
No cooked seafood
No gizzard
No beer (exception: bbqs)


I will continue to add to this as I achieve them one by one. Until one day, I hopefully become fully raw.

July 2010

1) 1536.855
2) 1002
3) 1440.71
4) 1269
5) 1200.25
6) 1288.27
7) 1241.41
8) 1462.41
9) 1335.98
10) 907.18
11) 790.07
12) 842
13) 480.84
14) 1068
15) 593.25
16) 521.99
17) 905.83
18) 1410.775
19) 1060.79
20) 675.33
21) 582.8
22) 1155.16
23) 664.67
24) 803.4625
25) 856.66
26) 633.85
27) 823.5045
28) 1001.264
29) 1206.5
30) 618.69
31) 1996.6


Goal : 27900 or under
Maximum Intake Allowed : 31000
Actual Intake : 31376.101

Over Goal Amount by : 3476.101
Over Maximum Intake by : 376.101
Average Calories per day : 1012.13229


O_O .. ='( ..

soft tofu soup ..

Korean styled

1/2 shallot (2.5cal)
2.5 garlic cloves
3 shiitake mushrooms (30cal)
1 oz beef (58.33cal)
2 green onions
1.5 tbs red pepper flakes
1/2 package soft tofu (90cal)
1 egg (80cal)
1/2 tomato (18cal)
2/3 cup cloud ear fungus (15cal)
seasoning salt
black pepper

Total Calories: 293.83


First off, I'd like to say the original recipe included lots of seafood, also it included olive oil and sesame oil .. but I cut it all out cuz it saves me from consuming a lot more calories. For future reference, I'd probably add sliced fish tofu or fish balls, as well as maybe 1/2 tbs chicken bouillon powder for flavor.

Put 3 cups of water in your pot, I used a non stick skillet. Add the sliced up shallot, shiitake and pressed garlic. Boil on high for 10 minutes, then turn to low medium heat and simmer for 10 more minutes. Pour it into a bowl.

Saute the beef with some black pepper, add the mushroom from your soup, maybe a few pieces of garlic and shallot too. Add the red pepper flakes, stir for 1 minute.

Put the soup back in, add the entire tofu piece in and break it apart into pieces in the soup.

When boiling, add green onions and if it's not spicy enough, add a red chilli pepper.

Crack an egg into it before serving.


I wish I had a stone pot .. the flavor of the garlic, shallot, tofu and egg mixed into the soup .. pretty good. I don't eat garlic though so I picked the pieces out.

Double the ingredients for a bigger portion, that was only for myself so yah ..

the perfect appetizer .

beef roll ups !

3 oz sirloin (175cal)
1 package enoki mushrooms (50cal)
2 tbs oyster sauce (40cal)
2 tsp sesame oil (80cal)
2 tsp black pepper
12 toothpicks
0 calorie vegetable cooking spray

Total Calories: 345 calories


Defrost the steak slightly, any cut is fine actually. Wash and cut stems off of the enoki mushrooms.

Mix oyster sauce, sesame oil and black pepper in a bowl.

Cut the steak into thin long thin slices, width should be about an inch or so.
Slice the green onions and cut the mushrooms so that it sticks out on both ends when you roll it up with the beef. Around 1.5 inches or so.

Secure with toothpick if needed. Should be able to make 12.

Marinate with sauce for about 10 min. Spray non stick skillet with cooking spray. Saute for about 3 minutes, 1.5 min each side or till it looks done.

Let it settle for a minute or whatever, juices will drip out. Serve immediately.

Soooo good ! Good drinking food.

=)

wasabi mayo ..

potato salad .

1 medium red potato (150cal)
1 large egg (80cal)
1/2 - 1/3 cup iceberg lettuce (5cal)
green onion
2 tbs kraft's fat free mayo (30cal)
wasabi
minced ginger
salt and pepper

Total Calories: 265 calories


Wash, peel, cook potato and then cube it. I cook the potato in the microwave cuz I'm lazy.

Hard boil the egg. Wash and chop lettuce into tiny pieces for texture. Chop the green onions.

Mix 1 tsp wasabi, (I use the real dark green one, it's spicier) .. and add more if not enough taste with the mayo. Add minced ginger to taste.

In your salad bowl, put the potatoes, add the lettuce, add the chopped up egg. Dash with salt and pepper, add the dressing. Mix well, refrigerate and serve cold.

I find the wasabi mayo addicting, couldn't stop eating it after a few bites.

Breakfast of the day.
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It's now the end of the day and I just had dinner, I made a quick side salad with a cup of iceberg lettuce (10cal) and cilantro. I used 1 tbs of fat free mayo (15cal) with 1 tsp wasabi for dressing and seasoned with salt & pepper.

I think I'm gonna use this dressing much more often, it really is addicting ! lol

oven baked ..

5 spice chicken wings

6 winglets (180cal)
4 tsp soy sauce (16cal)
4 tsp hoisin sauce (66.68cal)
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp 5 spice powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
2/3 garlic clove
3 tsp honey (180cal)

Total Calories: 442.68 calories


Defrost wings, pat dry.

Mix everything except honey to make the sauce, the garlic clove should be minced.

Marinate chicken wings in the sauce and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees, bake about 35 minutes. Take it out, brush with honey .. put it back i the oven for 3 minutes or so.

Chicken is done when you pierce the meat and juices run clear.

The skin should be a nice crispy golden brown.

Makes a good appetizer .

I <3 wings .

Korean styled ..

stir - fry tofu

1/2 package of tofu (90cal)
1 tbs soy sauce (12cal)
1 tbs honey (60cal)
green onions
vegetable cooking spray

Total Calories: 162 calories


Heat non stick skillet up, spray with vegetable cooking spray.

Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick cubes, makes 10 pieces.

Cook until bottom is golden brown, about 5 - 7 minutes, then flip over and brown the other side .. another 5 minutes or so.

While that's happening, drizzle 1 tbs soy sauce over the tofu pieces, then drizzle the 1 tbs honey. It will caramelize .. add in the chopped up green onions on top.

When ready, carefully lift up tofu pieces on to plate.

Eat right away. Makes a good appetizer .

today's breakfast is ..

Eggs Pipérade

http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=222671

It was quick and easy, not bad but I still prefer to eat my eggs with less stuff .

Over easy and dip my toast in the yolk for the win !

=)

sangria with ..

Grenache Syrah Longue Dog

1 bottle Grenache Syrah Longue Dog, $11.99 (around or just under 600cal)
1 450mL minute maid cranberry cocktail juice (234cal)
1 450mL minute maid orange juice (216cal)
1 orange (62cal)
1 lemon (24cal)
1 lime (20cal)
1 bunch grapes (4cal each grape)
10 strawberries (55.25cal)
Dole canned pineapple (check label for calories)
1 mickey of polar ice vodka, $6.99 (around 897cal)
ice

Total Calories: 2000 +


Shit, I'm gonna have to rethink about drinking this now that I've seen the calorie content. The good news is, you usually drink sangria with a bunch of people .. in my case I had only one friend over and we devoured it in about 2 hours, and wanted more .. lol

A really good summer drink though, you can use any dry red table wine with fruity flavors.

I chose Longue Dog, because I was reading reviews on the best wines for cranberry sangrias and many people like this wine, plus it has an adorable label =) .. check out the expression on his face lol

I'm gonna add a can of peaches next time too. I only had frozen strawberries, they make for good ice cubes ^^ and remind me of those Del Monte fruit popscicles .. but if it's fresh strawberries you're using, make sure to slice them up!

So pretty much just wash all the fruit and slice it into flat rings and then halve it again.

No need to cut the grapes. We like to do shots with a piece of fruit in the shot glass as a chaser. The pineapple cut it into bite size pieces.

Mix it well in a big bowl or pitcher, poke at the fruits so the juices mix with the wine, leave it over night in the fridge for even more flavor. Serve it with or without ice.

Perfect for drinking under the sun and appreciating the good weather !

It should be just under 30$ in total.

Happy drinking !

breakfast for the day ..

my potato egg salad

1 medium russet potato (110cal)
1 large egg (80cal)
1/2 cup iceberg lettuce (4cal)
1/8 cup shallot (2.5cal) or you can use red onion
1/8 cup green onions
1/3 cup Kraft's fat free miracle whip (80cal)
1/2 rice vinegar
1/2 tbs sour cream or butter (optional)
1/8 tsp both salt & pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
minced ginger to taste

Total : 276.5 calories

Okay first of all, red potatoes will taste better because it's more crisp. I used russet cuz that's all I had.

Second of all, I think it might taste better with 1 more egg, but I'm not sure .. I'll try it some other time.

Third, I had no celery so I used lettuce, just for the texture for when you eat it. The original recipe didn't use paprika or minced ginger, but I found the flavor to be better with it.

Fourth, obviously fat free miracle whip can't compare to real mayonnaise, but hey potatoes and eggs are already high in calories. Also, gonna add in corn niblets to make it sweeter, will try it next time.

So hard boil the egg(s), you can boil the potatoes till just cooked. OR if you're super lazy like me, I sliced the potatoes and put it in a glass measure, added water, and microwaved it for 5 minutes. lol

The lettuce, shallot, green onions should be chopped to bits.

Mix the mayo, vinegar, salt, pepper, paprika together for the dressing. Add minced ginger to taste.

Put the salad and the dressing seperately in the fridge, when it's cold enough, mix it together and serve chilled.

=)