Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Do as I say and not . . .

Words to snack by, heard today from a nurse practitioner:

Hard and fast rule: No carbs should be eaten in the evening, after dinner. Especially no potato chips or potatoes or bread. (Ah-HAA)

Oatmeal, made with water and not milk is a good thing for breakfast. It really does lower cholesterol. Sweeten with Splenda, she recommended.

If a snack becomes absolutely necessary after dinner, try an apple with peanut butter. Or (again) oatmeal. Anything that hits a protein button instead of a carb button is a better snack. A ham and cheese sandwich or a couple of hot dogs are
not snacks. They are a meal. (Dang)

These are things I often don't do, myself, (she said) but I'm supposed to.

I especially liked the honesty of her last statement . . .

2 comments:

ol Doc said...

With all the meal rules, I'm almost afraid to eat anything.

Almost. Whimper.

Can anyone tell me if sucking one's thumb counts as carbs or proteins? Does it matter if I put some peanut butter on it?

RANGER said...

Thumbs and peanut butter are both protein . . .