Six Small Meals a Day, 250 cals each

[OakLeaf]

Those sound similar to the spinach and tofu burgers I make. I use frozen chopped spinach just to save some of the hassle of prepping - cook it according to the package directions, then cool, drain, and squeeze the water out by hand or in a cheesecloth - mix it with the crumbled tofu and seasonings (I like marjoram, dry mustard, minced garlic, salt and pepper) - for a binding agent I like Ener-G egg substitute - shape into patties and pan fry about five minutes a side, smashing them flat with the spatula once or twice. I do eat real eggs and you can use an egg in this recipe, but to me, the egg flavor overwhelms the spinach and tofu, so I prefer the powder.

[smittykitty]

Roxy, glad to hear you're back home and getting better!

Check out the American Heart Assoc. They are really into low fat. You might find something helpful there. We bought one of their cookbooks several years ago when our cholesterol levels went through the roof. They have some good recipes.

For spreads, we use Smart Balance products: spread, mayo. We use light or fat free everything: dressings, spreads, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, milk. Also, Egg beaters and I Can't Believe Its Not Butter spray (made from buttermilk). And really, a little goes a long way. Spread lightly.

This stuff won't taste the same at first and yes the texture is a bit different, but you are so committed that you are going to do just fine. Soon you will be like us and you will soon prefer the taste/texture of the healthier foods you are now eating. I now don't care for the taste of ground beef.

Keep us informed on your progress and hope your feeling better every day.

[ny biker]

Yes, Egg Beaters, I thought about that the other night while I was out taking a walk. I used to make Egg Beaters omelettes for dinner all the time. IIRC, 1 small container is the equivalent of 3 large eggs and it has surprisingly few calories, like 120 I think.