Help Turning My Partner Green
Greetings!
My very handsome significant other would like to diet. While I know he needs to, I love him in every form (he keeps me warm, I'm not going to complain). However, I know he is bordering being diabetic and I am terrified he is unhealthy and more at a risk for cancer (his father's went undetected too long and he passed away in a very unpleasant and traumatic way for him). The thought of losing him is a horrible feeling.
Here's the thing, he is manly and loves food. I can almost hear him grunt at the steaks on Food Network. I don't think I could go past 80/20 for him and that's probably pushing it. I'd say 70/30 to be safe.
He is willing to try, but he's picky. He even hates vegetable soup. Who hates veggie soup? I need to come up with a diet for him and hopefully you all could help me compile recipes that are approved by meat loving men. Snacks would be appreciated, too, as he snacks quite a bit throughout the day. He is 6'3, so he needs a significant amount of food to keep him awake.
He also loves Persian food (as he is Persian), so if there's some alternate recipes I could work with that would be great. I've only managed to convert a few recipes by simply removing the meat in them. Like the stuffed grape leaves I still use the spices, but remove the lamb (gag) and replace white basmati rice with brown. I'd still like him to ideally have some cooked meals for dinner, but nothing like what he's having now (ribs, for example).
Cooking one meal for 3 people is complex, moreso when you're sick and tired. I need to gain weight, my son who is 10 needs a solid balanced diet and my partner needs to lose weight - I'm sure you can see where this can introduce some problems.
Any help would be appreciated, I don't know where to start or what to feed him. I have always fancied veggies so eating healthy is a lot easier for me. He grew up on some bitchin' Persian stews that make you drool from miles away and fragrant saffron rice.. I should make myself lunch, typing this is making me hungry.
Anywho, help me please. He seems to hate everything I make thats healthy except corn chowder I made (from the organic earthbound farm book), and these lettuce wraps with chicken, baby bok choy and some other crap I threw in (I forgot, but admit it was really good).
I am also a fat and calorie and carb idiot. I'm not savvy at all. I don't plan to count his grams of whatever. I want him to eat healthy and then he can work out or give me some 'love' for means of exercise. 8)
Thanks and sorry for babbling, I can't find my medicine so I'm a little on edge.
My very handsome significant other would like to diet. While I know he needs to, I love him in every form (he keeps me warm, I'm not going to complain). However, I know he is bordering being diabetic and I am terrified he is unhealthy and more at a risk for cancer (his father's went undetected too long and he passed away in a very unpleasant and traumatic way for him). The thought of losing him is a horrible feeling.
Here's the thing, he is manly and loves food. I can almost hear him grunt at the steaks on Food Network. I don't think I could go past 80/20 for him and that's probably pushing it. I'd say 70/30 to be safe.
He is willing to try, but he's picky. He even hates vegetable soup. Who hates veggie soup? I need to come up with a diet for him and hopefully you all could help me compile recipes that are approved by meat loving men. Snacks would be appreciated, too, as he snacks quite a bit throughout the day. He is 6'3, so he needs a significant amount of food to keep him awake.
He also loves Persian food (as he is Persian), so if there's some alternate recipes I could work with that would be great. I've only managed to convert a few recipes by simply removing the meat in them. Like the stuffed grape leaves I still use the spices, but remove the lamb (gag) and replace white basmati rice with brown. I'd still like him to ideally have some cooked meals for dinner, but nothing like what he's having now (ribs, for example).
Cooking one meal for 3 people is complex, moreso when you're sick and tired. I need to gain weight, my son who is 10 needs a solid balanced diet and my partner needs to lose weight - I'm sure you can see where this can introduce some problems.
Any help would be appreciated, I don't know where to start or what to feed him. I have always fancied veggies so eating healthy is a lot easier for me. He grew up on some bitchin' Persian stews that make you drool from miles away and fragrant saffron rice.. I should make myself lunch, typing this is making me hungry.
Anywho, help me please. He seems to hate everything I make thats healthy except corn chowder I made (from the organic earthbound farm book), and these lettuce wraps with chicken, baby bok choy and some other crap I threw in (I forgot, but admit it was really good).
I am also a fat and calorie and carb idiot. I'm not savvy at all. I don't plan to count his grams of whatever. I want him to eat healthy and then he can work out or give me some 'love' for means of exercise. 8)
Thanks and sorry for babbling, I can't find my medicine so I'm a little on edge.
Tags: diet, feeding men, food, help, weight loss
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Permalink Reply by Lori on -
Oh, I should add I am not good at guessing weight but I think a few months ago he said he needs to lose 60 pounds (and that was his "at least"). I had to admit to it but he gained those all when we moved in together. :(
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Permalink Reply by Lauren a.k.a Lau on -
Sounds like my man. He would NOT touch anything organic or healthy.
So I prepared foods and failed to mention they were healthy, organic or just plain good for you. Boy was he surprised when I finally told him the truth. (*Evil laughing*)
Now he's a healthy eater and is ready and raring to go to Whole Foods to pick up healthy and organic foods!
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Permalink Reply by Lori on
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I'm very fortunate that he wants to eat healthy, I can throw any veggie at him or fruit and he's fine. The main problem is 'meals'. I've already put him on green drinks for lunch (carrot and apple flavor) which he calls 'sludge' and he really likes it.
He's really great about it, except he's honest if something sucks that I cook. Hehe. :(
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Permalink Reply by Lori on
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This is what I have in my shopping cart at amazon so far. Should I add anything else?
Raw: The Uncook Book: New Vegetarian Food for Life - Juliano Brotman
Living in the Raw Desserts - Rose Lee Calabro (no clue how that got into my cart...*whistles*)
The Raw Food Detox Diet: The Five-Step Plan for Vibrant Health and Maximum Weight Loss - Natalia Rose
The Raw Gourmet
I can spend $38.00 more (I can't go higher cause I have to buy my medicine still, hehe).
Another thing, do they make cheap wheat grass juicer dohickies? My juicer is anti WG. My juicer is also a flaming pile of crap, but that's a new topic one day. I hate it.
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Permalink Reply by Erynn on -
Oooh becareful with surprises though!!! I surprised my hubby with a Tofurkey once.... I didn't here the end of it for weeks to come~!
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Permalink Reply by Lori on
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I've been putting vege slices on his stuff instead of cheese for at least 6 months and he's yet to notice. It's funny =D I'm also not a fan of tofurkey, I don't like tofu at all actually. If it's well hidden I am OK, but I can't eat it straight without gagging.
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Permalink Reply by Erynn on
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I am in the same situation with my hubby. He grew up in Poland and is used to a very HIGH carb diet.
Anyways, for your partner, I would suggest cutting the simplified carbs... If he is borderline diebetic, he's really got watch his suger/carb intake.
As for veggies... well, my husband was a VERY picky eater. I used to try and get him to eat all sorts of things, but he wouldnt. The one day someone told him about the Master Cleanse. We both did it for about 9 days. AND HE TOTALLY SWITCHED... He stopped eating the sugar (he used to eat 6-8 donuts a day) and would actually eat veggie soup!!! I am not sure if that would help, but its worth a try.
Also, there is this herb....
Gymnema came to be known as "sugar destroyer" after Ayurvedic physicians observed that chewing a few leaves from this herb suppressed the sweet taste of sugar. It is currently being used with much success by many with blood sugar & carb concerns.
Interestingly, some people note that after drinking a cup of Gymnema tea or extract, they're not able to taste the sugar, or it makes sweet things taste bitter for up to 2 hours. Modern research has confirmed that the active ingredient of the herb blocks sugar absorption into the body. Further clinical studies published in India also indicates that an extract not only lowers blood sugar, but may help repair damaged cells in the pancreas- the gland in which insulin is produced- thereby improving insulin production.
http://www.pennherb.com
So... that might be more helpful!
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Permalink Reply by Lori on
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What are good examples of "simplified carbs"?
These are the books I went with (copy/paste I'm too lazy to type it):
Shipping estimate for these items: March 19, 2008
1 "Raw: The Uncook Book: New Vegetarian Food for Life"
Juliano Brotman; Hardcover; $23.10
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
1 "The Raw Food Detox Diet: The Five-Step Plan for Vibrant Health and Maximum Weight Loss"
Natalia Rose; Paperback; $10.85
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
1 "The Raw Gourmet"
Nomi Shannon; Paperback; $16.47
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
1 "Made with Love: Vegan and Raw Recipes"
Jennifer Lynn; Paperback; $14.95
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
1 "Living in the Raw Desserts"
Rose Lee Calabro; Paperback; $11.53
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
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Permalink Reply by artistsoul on -
Hello, I am also in the beginnings of a similar situation... I have met a wonderful man who has a very healthy soul, but not a very healthy belly. His interest in overall wellness is beginning to pique as we become more serious.
Something that he has already done is start keeping almonds in the fridge at work (the good kind, not the salty ones), and single serving containers of yogurt. Little things like that.
As far as the difference between simple and complex carbs are concerned, here are just a couple of basics:
Basically, any kind of carb that you put in your body eventually turns into sugar. So what you want to do is delay that process as long as possible. The more "simple" a carb is, the quicker it will become sugar, and the more "complex" it is, the more difficult it will be for your body to break it down.
Anything with bleached flour (white or wheat), or refined sugar (incl. high fructose corn syrup--which is in SO many things!), etc. So white bread, potatoes, rice, pasta (the more aldente the pasta is cooked, the slower the breakdown!)
Whole grains, things like bulgar (I love tabouli!!), teff, quinoa, flax, oat, millet, brown rice, etc. Beans (legumes) are also excellent!
I left out veggies and fruit from the list, cuz we need 'em regardless. Fruits are indeed simple and high in sugar (some more than others), but have many, many benefits. As far as veggies are concerned...go leafy greens go!!!
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