Accidentally Delicious
April 17, 2008
If you are working to lose fat then you MUST be creative in the kitchen. Well you don’t have to but you’ll be a lot happier if you do. I’m always messing around with food combinations trying to make healthy fat burning foods that just taste great. Sometimes I make some nasty stuff (just ask my wife), but more often than not things turn out really tasty. Two nights ago was one of those nights where what I made was delicious! I’m going to share the recipe but the measurements are exact (as I broke my own rule and just estimated).
A Day on The Cut Diet - Gourmet Style
December 20, 2007
A Day on the Cut Diet
Ever since Chuck Rudolph releashed the Cut Diet on the world in the book “Game Over” the fitness world has been taken by storm. While new “diets” are constantly being released only a few weather the test of time due to their extreme effectiveness. The Cut Diet is one of those diets and will remain a mainstay in the fitness culture beside diets plans such as Mauro Di Pasquale’s Anabolic Diet, John Berardi’s Massive Eating, and Dr. Barry Sears’ Zone Diet.
Here is what was recently written about the “Game Over” and the Cut Diet in Max-Out Magazine.
Recently, the supplement company Scivation/Primaforce unleashed on the world the latest interpretation of a lower carbohydrate diet. Scivation’s Diet Guru Chuck “The Ripper” Rudolph lays out the methodology and nutritional plan that he has perfected over the years known as the Cut Diet. Chuck’s pre/during/post workout nutrition ideas are counter to the mainstream but find consistency with those of Dr. Mario Di Pasqualue and Charles Polquin (to name a few). Upon appearance this book seems a little small but it is actually LOADED with information. Chuck et. al. gets right to the point outlining not only the nutritional program but coinciding training and supplementation programs. “Game Over” is a great read that has something for everyone (even if you don’t care for low carbohydrate diets). It is worth reading the book just to learn about Chuck’s novel refeeding/carb-up protocol.
As you can see if you haven’t read up on the Cut Diet you are missing out. However if you already a Cut Diet convert then you are in luck because I have prepared a day of gourmet Cut Diet Authorized meals for you to enjoy.
The Gourmet Cut Diet – 2500 Calories
Meal 1 – Asparagus & Tomato Omelet
9 egg whites
1 whole Egg
2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ Cup Chopped Asparagus (Steamed)
½ Cup Chopped Tomato
2 tsp Dried Basil
Scramble Eggs and Extra Virgin Olive Oil together in a bowl. Spray non-stick pan with non-fat cooking spray and place over med-high heat. Pour eggs into pan and cook (occasionally stirring eggs around) until the eggs are mostly cooked through. Flip eggs over; if you are not an egg master you can slide it on a plate and then flip the eggs back into the pan with the uncooked side down. Add tomatoes, asparagus, and basil to one side of the eggs. Fold the other side of the eggs over, covering the vegetables and forming an omelet. Turn down heat and let cook for 1-2 minutes until vegetables are heated up. Enjoy this omelet with 8oz of grapefruit (sprinkled with splenda).
Meal 2
1 1/3 Scoops Chocolate Protein Powder
½ Cup Fat Free Cottage Cheese
2 tsp peanut butter
½ Small Apple (sliced)
Mix together chocolate protein powder, cottage cheese, and peanut butter. Dip the apples in the mixture or eat with a spoon.
Meal 3 – Blackened Chicken & Broccoli
6oz Raw Chicken Breast (boneless,skinless)
1 TSBP Blacken Chicken Seasoning
1 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1.5 Cups Broccoli
Place Blacken chicken seasoning and raw chicken breast in Ziploc plastic bag and shake until chicken is evenly covered. Remove chicken from bag, place on preheated electric grill (e.g. George Foreman Grill) and cook until chicken is no longer pink on inside (approximately 5-6 minutes per side).
While the chicken is cooking steam the broccoli on stove top or in microwave. Once the broccoli is tender place on plate and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Remove cooked chicken from grill and plate with broccoli.
Meal 4 – Chicken and Avocado Salsa
5oz Roasted Chicken
½ Cup Diced Onions
½ Cup Diced Tomatoes
2 TBSP minced cilantro
3oz chopped avocado
½ tsp Lime juice
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Hot Sauce to taste
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and enjoy!!
Meal 5
1 1/3 Scoops Chocolate Protein Powder
½ Cup Fat Free Cottage Cheese
2 tsp peanut butter
½ Small Apple (sliced)
Mix together chocolate protein powder, cottage cheese, and peanut butter. Dip the apples in the mixture or eat with a spoon.
Meal 6 – Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions
4.5oz Flank Steak
3/4 cup sliced onions
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 minced clove of garlic
1 TBSP Smart Balance
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp salt
1 TBSP Chili Powder
1 Tsp Extra Virgin Olive oil
Rub flank steak with olive oil followed by salt, pepper, and chili powder. Let meat sit on counter until its internal temperature equals room temperature. This will allow for the saturated fats to soften and result in a more even cooking of the meat. Next place garlic, onions, smart balance, and mushrooms in a nonstick pan over a medium heat. Regularly stir the onions; it will take 15-20 minutes for the onions to caramelize. The onions will be ready once they have softened and browned.
After the steak has come to room temperature, broil on high for 4-6 minutes on each side (or until desired doneness). Once the steak is finished cooking remove it from the broiler and set it on counter for another 5 minutes to allow for the juices to settle. Place steak on plate and cover with caramelized onions and mushroom. Enjoy this feast with 8oz of grapefruit (sprinkled with splenda).
Meal 7
½ Cup Fat Free Cottage Cheese
1 Scoop Strawberry Protein Powder
2 TBSP Walnuts
½ Cup sliced fresh strawberries
Combine ingredients in a bowl, mix, add splenda to taste and enjoy!
As you can see “dieting” doesn’t have to be bland or boring. Wow your friends and family with these gourmet recipes as they watch your bodyfat melt away.
Note: This article was originally published at StrengthandScience.com
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