Alternative to Rice...

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My father had been very cautious of what he eats ever since the mild stroke he had years ago.. Yes, he has so many  pills and tablets to swallow per schedule everyday, but he does not rely on them. He keeps a balance with his diet and exercise.

In case you want to go on a diet, but would like to have NO carbohydrates, but proteins, then eat only proteins. But if you wish to cut on the amount of carbohydrates, and not totally scrap it off your diet plan, then simply find alternatives. My father had been advised by his nutrition consultant, parallel to the doctor's orders, that he eat sweet potato instead of rice. Sweet potato is rich in vitamins and carbohydrates but has less starch, so it will be less of a burden for him and his condition.. In the same manner as eating rice, he can actually still eat proteins with them. 

The above photo is my plate by the way, and not my dad's. Everyday in the house, we have sweet potato at every meal because of my father, so yesterday, I wanted to try his diet too. It felt funny for me, but I think it will be tolerable once I get used to it..

Food is just like taking pain relievers. Once you know that the pain reliever you use is not good, you ask the doctor to prescribe alternatives and voila! You have an alternative that shall work around your problem without the No Nos.. sometimes too, when you need it badly but do not have the luxury of time to go to the pharmacy, there is again an alternative. 

So instead of rice, sweet potato is the alternative.. There were also times that plantain is used. Especially when they are in season for they are cheaper.. 

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I Want Juice!

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I slept for an hour or so, cat nap. Been doing it whenever there are so many tasks for me to finish.. And days like this, what gives me that edge and extra energy to move forward is a glass of Carrot Juice, fresh or from the can.. But since my blender broke, fresh Carrot juice is now difficult to come by, except when I could buy a dozen or so from the grocery.. So I am thinking that I should invest in a new blender or juicer.. The ones online.. But then, I think I need to see a blender buying guide for a most rewarding blender shopping..

Also, I could be able to juice up vegetables that Lili find difficult to eat. So that's actually hitting two birds with one stone. Juice is an important source of Vitamin C that is both refreshing and delicious. For people who are dieting, juice can also help eliminate if not control improper food eating habits.. Pure juices curtails cravings for unhealthy sweets as the natural sweeteners in the juice replaces the sweet being craved for.. So I guess by that, I will no longer be dreaming of Cadbury and Nestle Crunch, hahaha.. 

2 large Carrots make this half full Carrot Juice. Love this chilled a bit...  

I love Carrot juice, as much as Mango juice and Coconut juice.. In fact, I love all juices.. Even if I will drink them very cold, for as long as they are fresh and natural, wont be too much of a hazard than drinking those synthetic powdered replacements.. 

Now, if you guys wanna get juice but do not like to make your own, you can either visit the juice shops or buy the canned juices from Del Monte. They are after all, rich in flavor, big on the Vitamins..

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