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Mind Control Soup #3: Split Pea n’ Potato

This article is about how to make split pea and potato soup, and to set the record straight on the question of “do peas have protein”?  My “Mind Control Soups” have been popular… if you missed the first few recipes, you can check them out and read the philosophy and science behind it by clicking here

NutriBoss Profile:

• Protein Profile: High Caliber Meat Replacement (from peas n’ potato)  Peas are loaded with protein.
• Carb Profile: Low Impact, Low Glycemic High Caliber (lots of fiber and low glycemic)
• Veggie Profile: GRW  Green, Red, and White
• Fat Profile:  Zero Impact (it’s all veggies, legumes, and grain)

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 cups of spring water
• 1 pound of dry split peas
• 1 medium potato (do not include if watching insulin levels)
• 2 cups of frozen or fresh broccoli
• 1 medium chopped red onion
• 4 cloves of minced or chopped garlic
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt (preferably himalayan rock salt) (optional)
• 1 teaspoon of organic pepper (optional)

Directions: Combine the 8 cups of spring water and cleaned and rinsed split peas and bring to a boil.  Let the split peas really really boil for 10 minutes on high heat.  It’s important that they are well cooked.  Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes.  The peas at the end of the cooking time should be “mashed” or as they say in England, “mushy”.  This will really help the digestion of the peas.

FOR EXTRA MIND-CONTROL AND A SENSE OF BEING FULL, leave out the potato (because of the sugars, it may leave you still feeling hungry and also interfere with the lightning efficient digestion process, and the salt because of the addictive potential of the sodium).  It will work best without potato or salt for extreme mind control.  You can always add salt, pepper, or spices later on a “per bowl basis.”

Not only is hummus NOT fattening (if eaten according to the NutriBoss rules), but hummus can help you build and tone muscles, and defeat stomach fat if you know how to use it…

Have you ever wondered how to make hummus?

Did you know that hummus can be used as a snack, added protein, or even a stand alone meal?

Here’s how to combat stubborn annoying fat tissue, and tone and build your figure with this vegan muscle building recipe.  First, follow all of the NutriBoss rules and system.  Second, understand the magic of the following: Half a pound or less, it’s a protein.  Half a pound or more, it’s a stand alone meal.  For optimal results, if using as a full snack or a stand-alone meal, DO NOT combine with other foods EXCEPT for vegetables.  My suggestion is a large green, red, orange, or yellow pepper, sliced into “scoopers” that are perfect for scooping up the hummus, and then enjoy!

What is wrong with this picture? Leave your comments. I would like to see who can spot what is "beach body incompatible" with this picture after reading this post.

George’s Hardcore Hummus Recipe:

ONLY 5 MAIN INGREDIENTS (preferably organic):

• 2 CUPS canned garbanzo beans (chic peas), drained
• 1/3 CUP sesame tahini
• 1/4 CUP lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt (preferably Himalayan rock salt, grinded)
• 2 cloves garlic, halved

Optional Garnish Ingredients (preferably organic):

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced

Directions:

Place the garbanzo beans (chic peas), tahini, lemon juice, salt, and garlic in a blender or food processor.   Blend unitl smooth. ~ Transfer mix into serving bowl. ~ Drizzle olve oil over the hummus. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

What It Can Do For You: When consumed as a stand-alone meal with or without vegetables, homemade hummus can be very filling, provide you with a strong source of protein, fiber, low glycemic carbs, and good fats.  Drink with plenty of water and take your natural vitamins with it for the most “filling” and “energizing” effects.  Great for slimming down for the beach.  Store-bought hummus will be more addictive and less filling than homemade, simply because store bought usually uses canola oil, other additives, and preservatives.  Chemicals in foods make them less nutritious and less filling.  They trick the brain into thinking that eating has been completed, but in reality the body has not been nourished properly, and that is why you may still feel hungry late at night and binge off your diet.  Solid nutrition is 80% of fitting into a sexy swimsuit.  The other 20% is proper training.  Remember, this “meal” only has 5 base ingredients: garbanzo beans, sesame tahini, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and salt.  Use the NutriBoss B.A.T.C.H. technique to save time and money and increase your consistency.

Today’s Quiz: What is wrong with the picture of the hummus above?  Tell me if you think you spot what is “beach body incompatible” with the picture above, and put your answer in the comment box below.

Here’s a recipe from my Archives…

This will make a great Saturday or Sunday morning breakfast.  It’s sure to please as it tastes great, AND is scientifically designed by me to activate your metabolism and burn belly fat.  It goes great with a cup of mild roasted organic coffee, or green tea.  I suggest YogiTea organic green tea, or Javana Organic Breakfast Blend, available at GIANT Foods.

All you need are the following ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of plain fat free (or low fat) yogurt
• 2 scoops of organic whey concentrate in vanilla flavor (or 1/2 cup of OKIOS or FAGE fat free plain Greek Yogurt, if you do not have access to whey concentrate)
• 1 cup of fresh berries (any kind!  blueberries, blackberries, boysenberries, huckleberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, mulberries, gooseberries, ….. peach — that’s a joke from Seinfeld —  preferably frozen to fresh)
• 1/4 cup Ezekiel Plain Cereal

Put the yogurt, berries, and whey concentrate in a blender.  Blend on high for 1 minute until smooth.  Pour the smoothie into a glass and garnish with 1/4 cup of Ezekiel Cereal which will serve as your “granola”.

Enjoy with a cup of green tea or coffee!

Please leave a comment below, remember this is YOUR forum to let me know what YOU want to see!

And here’s that audio clip from Seinfeld >>> http://www.entertonement.com/clips/pqhjvptyvn–They-sell-them-by-the-side-of-the-road

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Those questions and more are answered in the following video…

Mind Control Soup #2: Split Pea n’ Corn

This article is about how to make split pea and corn soup, and to set the record straight on the question of “do peas have protein”?  My “Mind Control Soups” have been popular… if you missed the first recipe, you can check it out and read the philosophy and science behind it by clicking here

NutriBoss Profile:

• Protein Profile: High Caliber Meat Replacement (from peas n’ corn)  Peas are loaded with protein.
• Carb Profile: Low Impact, Low Glycemic High Caliber (lots of fiber and low glycemic)
• Veggie Profile: GRW  Green, Red, and White
• Fat Profile:  Zero Impact (it’s all veggies, legumes, and grain)

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 cups of spring water
• 1 pound of dry split peas
• 2 cups of frozen corn (optional, do not include if watching insulin levels)
• 2 cups of frozen or fresh broccoli
• 1 medium chopped red onion
• 4 cloves of minced or chopped garlic
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt (preferably himalayan rock salt) (optional)
• 1 teaspoon of organic pepper (optional)

Directions: Combine the 8 cups of spring water and cleaned and rinsed split peas and bring to a boil.  Let the split peas really really boil for 10 minutes on high heat.  It’s important that they are well cooked.  Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes.  The peas at the end of the cooking time should be “mashed” or as they say in England, “mushy”.  This will really help the digestion of the peas.

FOR EXTRA MIND-CONTROL AND A SENSE OF BEING FULL, leave out the corn (because of the sugars, it may leave you still feeling hungry and also interfere with the lightning efficient digestion process, and the salt because of the addictive potential of the sodium).  It will work best without corn or salt.  You can always add salt, pepper, or spices later on a “per bowl basis.”

We’ve been running a bootcamp and thought we’d share this video with you guys!

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Stay tuned for more on XXX Bootcamp!

Questions?  Email me here >>>  fitopiaLLC@yahoo.com

Comments?  Leave them below in the box

The short answer is that it counts as mild exercise, but does not count as training.    :-(

Believe it or not, shoveling snow is akin to going for a run or a bike ride for an extended period of time.

It activates only the Type I fibers, not the Type II fiber activation needed to shape your body.

The only exception is if you make it into a workout by upping the intensity, and thereby shortening your time.

For example:  if you shovel your driveway as fast as humanly possible for 15 minutes, you have created a training effect and tapped into Type II muscle fiber.  Beyond 45 minutes and you will lose muscle*    (that’s a loooooong  explanation not covered in this post – losing muscle)

Does shoveling snow count as exercise?

So the bad news is that it won’t have a lasting effect on you like a well structured progressive training program, or a insanely hardcore BOOTCAMP, but it will be a great subsitute for an endurance activity such as a run, bike ride, or elliptical machine workout.

At least work gets done with shoveling snow!

George

P.S.   I’m taking a poll.  How many of you shoveled your driveway from this past storm??  How long did it take you?  Do you think you hit Type II fibers?

Mind Control Soup #1:

Don’t you hate it when you eat a nutritious dinner at night, you are stuffed or at least satisfied, and then an hour later you are starving for some more?   Your mind is out of control: you want to stay on your nutrition plan, but there is an primal urge not to.  Well, my mind-control soups and stews will hit the spot!

They have the cool tendency to not only make you feel full, but also increase leptin, a protein that when in depletion makes you feel hungry, but when elevated, makes you feel full and no longer craving foods that are bad for you.  High leptin levels increase a hormone in the body called CCK.  When the CCK hormone is elevated, it gives your body the signal that its nutritional requirements have been met, and that it is no longer necessary to keep eating.  That is the way it controls your brain, mind, and body.

Here is one of my Battle-Proven recipes from the archive of my book:

It follows all of my “NutriBoss” rules, so you can continue on your quest for attacking your fat!

P.S. For An Even Greater “Mind Control” Effect, leave out or reduce the salt and pepper.  That will reduce cravings even more!

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There is nothing better in the winter time than a nice hot bowl of hearty soup.

Unforntunately, it might not fit into your nutrition program.

But anyone who follows me on twitter knows that this recipe fits into my official list of dinners that do…  This is OFFICIAL:  I guarantee this is 100% healthy, and meals consumed like this consistently will melt fat off your middle — while you enjoy it’s salubrious benefits, and sumptuous taste!

George’s Quick n’ Dirty High Protein, Low Glycemic Carb, Zero Sugar, Zero Fat Lentil Soup

this is “PVC” for those of you that follow me… you know what PVC stands for

1 pound of dry lentils

1 medium onion; chopped

2 stalks of celery; chopped

2 cloves of garlic; minced

8 cups of spring water

Himalayan rock salt and organic pepper to taste (also try Jane’s Krazy Mixed Up Seasoning for an extra flavor boost)

Combine all ingredients (cold) into pot.  Bring to a boil, then simmer on medium heat for 30-45 minutes…. Lentils will be tender when done.  Better than split pea soup becasue it’s higher in protein, lower in carbs, and unlike peas has no sugar.  … makes a ton of vegan servings!  For best results, eat this alone as a stand alone meal, do not combine with other foods,  and eat until you are satisfied.  Do not do wimpy “portion control” on this dinner.

You will not have a belly or love handles this winter if you eat meals like this for dinner every night!

George

P.S. PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT IN THE COMMENT BOX BELOW!  I would really like to know if you are going to try this recipe, and I will try to boost more “NutriBoss Approved” recipes in the future!