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What a GREAT dinner!

Lee ~
on 2/12/11 5:29 am - CA
I'm sitting here laughing because I discovered the salmon steaks just yesterday and brought some home.  I didn't know that they're marinated.  I'll have to look at the box.  

HW: 249   SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011

H.A.L.A B.
on 2/12/11 5:51 am, edited 2/12/11 5:53 am
There are some that are not - but wild salmon - they are. 9and the wild salmon is better than the farmed salmon).

BTW: they have the crab cakes - frozen - OK. But since there are six - I can't eat it them all and they are not individually frozen... so the rest gets frost bites. Not so good.

Have you notice the Greek yogurt in there? fage 0%. love it.
Also - great price on organic flax meal - I add that to my soups. (makes them thick and provides good fiber and fat)
The frozen wild blueberries - is a must. I transfer them to smaller zip bags - so that I the frost does not develop.

Glad to have another Costco "junkie" on board. (and single - so we really can compare notes...on volume shopping... ).

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

Lee ~
on 2/12/11 11:18 pm - CA
Hi Hala,

These are on my "must" list from Costco:

Organic Eggs
Fage Yogurt
Rotisserie Chicken - which I'm sick of
Tail Off Frozen Medium size shrimp
Organic Butter
Canister of Shredded Parmesean Cheese
Harris Ranch Post Roast
Cabot Aged Cheddar Cheese - so yummy
Organic Blueberries when they have them
Sometimes the pork chops which I then freeze in zip lock bags to thaw a couple at a time.
Organic ground beef but the taste isn't all that great. I need to try it again as I love burgers.

I can't remember what else.

I got a Harris Ranch Tri Tip that I'm going to try this week.
I do get the 4oz individually frozen tilapia but find that it doesn't have much flavor so they sit in the freezer for awhile.

Maybe I'll give the flax meal a try.  I don't eat soup but i could add it to yogurt to get in some fiber. I may even have some in the freezer.

I'm also a huge fan of Trader Joe's as things come in smaller packages there.

HW: 249   SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011

Lee ~
on 2/12/11 11:19 pm - CA
Hala, I just read your signature line.  You've done fantastic with your RNY!  Congratulations!!  :)

HW: 249   SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011

H.A.L.A B.
on 2/12/11 11:34 pm
Thanks... I love your list.
I do add flax meal to my yogurt, burgers, meatloaf, salmon cakes, stews -- you name it... It use that as a binder - filler.  You do not need much - I use that instead of bread crumbs or other fillers.  
In raw form - do not exceed 2-3 Tbs per day. Some study shows more than that a day, every day can be toxic.   Once it is cooked - it is fine.  But too much - and not enough water - may "block you", if you know what I mean.  Start slowly.  It is the most gentle fiber for my insides. 

In stews - etc  do not add a lot - it may get a bit "slimy" so add little at a time until you get used to the taste and consistency. (maybe 1 tsp? - small -to 1 cup of food)
I will make a list of my "costco" foods.  
BTW: they have great blackberris... at least in my area, small cucumbers, peppers, etc.  I preffer organic food, but once in a while... will get the "normal" stuff from Costco. 

BTW: now Costco has nut bars on sale. All natural - Trio Bars. They only have they once or 2 times ayear (not sure why??)   they are now $11 (from $15) for 20 bars. They are bit high on carbs, but those carbs do not bother me.  Since they are nut bars, no chocolate - they keep great anywhere - in a car, in my purse, in my desk... etc.  Sometimes I need something quick to bring my sugar up, or just a bite when I get really hungry and forgot to eat,  I would get 1/2 bar.  
They are sweet - so it is a nice dessert for me, if I really need something sweet, but good and natural.   

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

Lee ~
on 2/12/11 11:43 pm - CA
Hala,
Can you please post the calories/carbs/protein/fiber on those bars.  I'd love to know what they are.  I've given up bars since starting atkins but would be interested.

HW: 249   SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011

H.A.L.A B.
on 2/13/11 12:44 am, edited 2/13/11 12:45 am
They are high carbs. But even a whole bar does not affect me and cause RH. so they must be a very low glycemic index carbs. On grains with same amount of carbs - I would for sure have RH. Normally I try to keep my meals/snacks below 10 net carbs per serving.

here is one: blueberry flavor.

  • Description : Vegan, No Trans Fat, No Additives, No Preservatives, No Cholesterol, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Wheat Free, Non-GMO, Kosher
  • Ingredient : Cashew, Almonds, Pistachios, Blueberries, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Dates, Raisins, Rice Malt, Natural Flavors, Evaporated Cane Juice and Sea Salt.

Blueberry Trio Bar

  • Nutrition Facts
  • Serving Size 48g
  • Servings Per Container 1
  • Calories 230 Calories from fat 140
  • % Daily Value
  • Total Fat 16g 24%
  • Saturated Fat 2.5g 12%
  • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 60mg 3%
  • Sodium 45mg 2%
  • Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
  • Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
  • Sugars 8g
  • Protein 6g
  • Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
  • Calcium 2% Iron 8%
http://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Mays-Trio-Variety-1-2-Ounce/dp/B00 2HFPW6I

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

Lee ~
on 2/13/11 1:56 am - CA
Thanks for posting.  I think the carb/protein ratio is a little high for me now, but maybe in maintenance! 

HW: 249   SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011

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