Jimmy Dean Breakfasts?

[+ Charlie]

I have discovered that the microwave is a great way to cook fish. I buy a 1lb slab of salmon at Trader Joe's; I cook it for one minute on each side in a frying pan, then transfer it to a microwaveable plate and cook it again for one minute on each side. It comes out cooked just right, still moist and tender.

[cany10011]

I personally don't like how microwaved food tastes. It dries too quickly. I do think it cooks fish and corn (separately, well). I actually cook salmon in the toaster oven for 20 minutes (open faced, with some olive oil, salt, and a lemon) and it turns out perfectly each time.

[+ LIguy]

Avalon, Make small changes daily until they become habits. Knock off the diet sodas and get a Brita pitcher and drink water. Cut up some limes and put a wedge in your glass of water. Are you a Type 1 or 2 diabetic? You don't need to cook or microwave breakfast. I eat a low sugar lowfat yogurt and a banana with peanut butter on it. Start with changing how you eat breakfast.....do it for a week or 2 then change lunch...then dinner. Take it from me that eating all those preservatives in food can clash with your medications. You seem to have alot of time on your hands so goggle google google healthy foods that may not need to be cooked on the stove. If I lived near you I would come over and kick your butt into gear. But I can offer moral support and some gentle? nudging.

[marylander1940]

I'm working on my October grocery order and am wondering what folks here think about the Jimmy Dean breakfasts?

 

Very easy to prepare; all one need do is to microwave them.

 

Considering you're a diabetic (as you state in other recent thread) I would recommend you a different kind of breakfast.

[+ Avalon]

Avalon, Make small changes daily until they become habits. Knock off the diet sodas and get a Brita pitcher and drink water. Cut up some limes and put a wedge in your glass of water. Are you a Type 1 or 2 diabetic? You don't need to cook or microwave breakfast. I eat a low sugar lowfat yogurt and a banana with peanut butter on it. Start with changing how you eat breakfast.....do it for a week or 2 then change lunch...then dinner. Take it from me that eating all those preservatives in food can clash with your medications. You seem to have alot of time on your hands so goggle google google healthy foods that may not need to be cooked on the stove. If I lived near you I would come over and kick your butt into gear. But I can offer moral support and some gentle? nudging.

 

Thanks for the advice. I am a Type 2 diabetic. I got it back in 2007. It's hereditary in my family. My mother got it a couple of years after I was born. It killed her at age 56. And although her mother didn't die until she was in her 80s it cost her the amputation of both legs (below the knees).

[mike carey]

I hadn't looked at anything about type 2 diabetes, but some things about his treatment that @Avalon described didn't ring true. I had never had the impression that someone in his situation could not eat carbs under any circumstances, more that highly refined carbs (sugars, white bread, white rice) that enter the blood stream quickly (High GI) are a problem because they cause a sudden sharp rise in blood glucose levels. Obviously don't know the details of his condition so I pass no judgment.

 

I did some quick reading on the Diabetes Australia website. They have this page on Managing Type 2 Diabetes, https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/managing-type-2 (there is more detail on linked pages, including a page on eating well and a specific document about using a low carb diet). There may be some information there that is informative for those of us who are fortunate enough not to suffer from this disease.

 

One thing that is mentioned on the page I posted is, Your healthcare team including your doctor, specialist, dietician and Credential Diabetes Educator, can help you with blood glucose monitoring, healthy eating and physical activity. Clearly that is easier achieved in our health system than in yours. It also recommends that people living with diabetes should consult a dietician for personal dietary advice. I hope you have been able to do that and are not just relying on your own research.

 

Others have mentioned services that may be available. It may be worth investigating what ability some of those have to tailor what they do to provide assistance in a way that helps your diabetes management. I know that exercise is next to impossible, and I have mentioned it before, but exercising in a pool if you can possibly get to one (and I don't mean swimming) using the water to provide buoyancy and resistance can be an option for people for whom exercise on dry land has particular hazards.

[+ bashful]

Thanks for the advice. I am a Type 2 diabetic. I got it back in 2007. It's hereditary in my family. My mother got it a couple of years after I was born. It killed her at age 56. And although her mother didn't die until she was in her 80s it cost her the amputation of both legs (below the knees).

 

@Llguy is right. You have it, and given it's hereditary, then you know the progression. Don't just accept it as being inevitable. Make whatever changes you can, one at a time, even the simplest ones, now. There's more information out there. Yes, easy for all of us to tell you to do as we say (and sometimes not as we do, myself included), but, it really begins with you. A good primary care physician will help you.

[+ Avalon]

I hadn't looked at anything about type 2 diabetes, but some things about his treatment that @Avalon described didn't ring true. I had never had the impression that someone in his situation could not eat carbs under any circumstances, more that highly refined carbs (sugars, white bread, white rice) that enter the blood stream quickly (High GI) are a problem because they cause a sudden sharp rise in blood glucose levels. Obviously don't know the details of his condition so I pass no judgment.

 

My doctor told me to avoid "the Big 5" - bread, rice, cereal, pasta, potatoes. Plus citrus fruit, corn, peas etc..

 

Several years ago there was a guy selling BBQ chicken outside the mom & pop store that I frequent. So I ordered one and went inside to pay. When I came out he handed me a bag. I did not look inside the bag until I got home. There was also a baked potato. I know that I shouldn't have but I ate it. I felt the aftereffects. I leaned my lesson.

[Rudynate]

I have discovered that the microwave is a great way to cook fish. I buy a 1lb slab of salmon at Trader Joe's; I cook it for one minute on each side in a frying pan, then transfer it to a microwaveable plate and cook it again for one minute on each side. It comes out cooked just right, still moist and tender.

 

 

I will have to try that.

[Bearofdistinction]

You already are. You're wearing your property manager out. I have some experience with this. Relying on a few well-chosen service agencies can really make life a lot easier for you. My father was extremely ill - he had CHF so bad that he could have qualified for a heart transplant and he was on kidney dialysis. I was his caregiver. The social worker at his dialysis unit helped me get hooked up with a few service agencies like meals on wheels. It lightened my load a lot, and he looked forward to seeing the volunteers. I think meals on wheels may actually have saved his life. He wouldn't eat the food that I prepared for him and his weight had dropped to 110#. I got him set up on meals on wheels and he started eating because he wasn't trying to play power games with me. In a matter of months he put on about 25 #.

 

We all are a good sounding board but not a substitute for the services and support of a good social service Agency === And they are everywhere if not your town then your county - local religious organizations == even the local fire dept and the Red Cross/United Way are all a call away!!!

[mike carey]

My doctor told me to avoid "the Big 5" - bread, rice, cereal, pasta, potatoes. Plus citrus fruit, corn, peas etc..

Did the doctor tell you to avoid completely or minimise? Did they also tell you what you should eat to make sure you ate enough, and the right things for your energy and nutritional needs? Did they give you target amounts of protein (meat and plant) and which vegetables and how much of them to eat? I don't know the answers to these questions. Removing whole groups of food from your diet makes it more difficult to eat a balanced diet, I suspect that's why Diabetes Australia recommends consulting a dietician. Finally, did your doctor make his 'avoid' suggestions based on your level of disease progression and residual insulin levels or just give you all-purpose advice; and have they reviewed it as your condition has changed. I'm not asking you to tell us the answers to these questions, that's one of our business. Rather they are questions you might consider in dealing with your doctor and any other health care professionals assisting with your health.

 

(Does your doctor have any sort of special interest in diabetes - I know a lot of gay people chose a primary care doctor who specialises in LGBTI health issues - and is there a diabetes organisation in your area who can recommend doctors and assistance services. If there is, they may even have a local Facebook group.)

[+ bashful]

And, to throw another question at you, you've indicated you rely on your landlord to provide what seems to be a lot of assistance. Not to scare you, but what is your plan B? What will you do if he sells the building, or God forbid, dies.

Edited September 28, 2018 by bashful

[+ Avalon]

Did the doctor tell you to avoid completely or minimise? Did they also tell you what you should eat to make sure you ate enough, and the right things for your energy and nutritional needs? Did they give you target amounts of protein (meat and plant) and which vegetables and how much of them to eat? I don't know the answers to these questions. Removing whole groups of food from your diet makes it more difficult to eat a balanced diet, I suspect that's why Diabetes Australia recommends consulting a dietician. Finally, did your doctor make his 'avoid' suggestions based on your level of disease progression and residual insulin levels or just give you all-purpose advice; and have they reviewed it as your condition has changed. I'm not asking you to tell us the answers to these questions, that's one of our business. Rather they are questions you might consider in dealing with your doctor and any other health care professionals assisting with your health.

 

(Does your doctor have any sort of special interest in diabetes - I know a lot of gay people chose a primary care doctor who specialises in LGBTI health issues - and is there a diabetes organisation in your area who can recommend doctors and assistance services. If there is, they may even have a local Facebook group.)

 

I was seeing a dietitian until early last year; I stopped because of the difficulty to get around. I would write down everything that I ate and show it to her. I was also taking a protein powder every day. Mixed with water in the blender.

 

And, to throw another question at you, you've indicated you rely on your landlord to provide what seems to be a lot of assistance. Not to scare you, but what is your plan B? What will you do if he sells the building, or God forbid, dies.

 

There is a program here through the county where I can hire someone to come in and help me.

[510guy]

It's a number of trivial steps -- not hard at all. I wouldn't get intimidated by a short, repetitive list. You're just pressing buttons on a microwave, opening and closing the door, and stirring something with a fork. Stirring periodically rather than cooking the eggs in one blast makes the difference between fluffier eggs vs. a dense brick with soft spots and overcooked chunks.

True. My method does result in a dense egg. I may just give your method a try

[Nvr2Thick]

It's a number of trivial steps -- not hard at all. I wouldn't get intimidated by a short, repetitive list. You're just pressing buttons on a microwave, opening and closing the door, and stirring something with a fork. Stirring periodically rather than cooking the eggs in one blast makes the difference between fluffier eggs vs. a dense brick with soft spots and overcooked chunks.

True. My method does result in a dense egg. I may just give your method a try

 

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[Gvtire]

Why don’t you make eggs and brown and serve sausages in your microwave. Healthier and cheaper

[+ Avalon]

I started this thread back in September. I'm still eating Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls. A nice warm breakfast to start the day or to have for dinner.

 

My landlord was last here on 26 December. I ordered 25 dinners - 5 each of 5 different bowls. My freezer is packed!

[kevininsa]

.@MarthaStewart makes her scrambled eggs with a tool you might not expect.

 

Now that's clever. I never would have considered that.

[Bearofdistinction]

I'm working on my October grocery order and am wondering what folks here think about the Jimmy Dean breakfasts?

 

Very easy to prepare; all one need do is to microwave them.

 

Easy fast

I'm working on my October grocery order and am wondering what folks here think about the Jimmy Dean breakfasts?

 

Very easy to prepare; all one need do is to microwave them.

 

My Breakfast on the run to the office -- 3 HB eggs and 2 Wasa Cracker Breads == And I prepack some salsa in a Ziploc snack back --

Eggs = 210 calories - 21 grams of Protein === Wasa 70 Calories - 6 Grams Fiber -- Salsa - 30 Calories = 310 Cals packed with flavor protein and slow processing fiber dense carbs and flavor!!!!

 

My breakfast at home work days == When peppers are cheap I buy a few and cut and freeze them in Ziploc bag --- same with onions --- Put some of both into a bowl 2 egg whites 1 whole egg beat - grind in pepper and herbs - Nuke till desired firmness - 2 slices of wasa bread -- Salsa ---- Eggs/Whites = 130 Calories -- Wasa 70 Calories -- Salsa 30 Calories -- And sometimes I will sprinkle a tblsp of Grated parm on top 25 calories = 255 Calories - 21 Grams Protein - 6 Fiber etc

 

Fast - Easy - Cheap - Healthy

 

PS for office days I precook and chill HB eggs - prepack in snack bags -- Same with Wasa and Salsa -- Then just grab and go!!!!

4-5 hours later I am still running on all cylinders -- not hungry and have to remind myself to take a lunch break for mental as well as physical nutrition --

 

PSS When tomatoes are cheap I will make pico de gallo {diced tomatoes - diced onions - cilantro - touch of sea salt} to replace the salsa

[+ MasssageGuy]

Oatmeal each morning for me.

 

Ingredients:

Oatmeal (Rolled or Steel Cut)

Fresh Fruit such as blueberries, strawberries, apple, etc.

Nuts such as pecans, walnuts, etc.

Cinnamon

Water or Almond Milk

Flax Seed, etc.

Organic Maple Syrup (very small amount).

 

 

Many doctors have the common misconception that diabetics should not eat fresh fruit. They are incorrect.

 

Glycemic Load is the thing to pay attention to.

 

https://diabetes.ucsf.edu/sites/diabetes.ucsf.edu/files/PEDS%20Glycemic%20Index.pdf

[spider]

If you like boiled eggs you may want to look into an electric egg cooker. Very small, not too expensive, and you just put in the eggs with a measured amount of water, hit start and it beeps when they’re done. Perfect every time. You could make enough for several days and pop the extras in the fridge. Amazon has several options.

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink

[+ Avalon]

I might buy a cappuccino machine just to do it this way and avoid using Teflon coated cookware

 

@Avalon, given that you have time to cook and health issues that may be exacerbated by your diet, I’d encourage you to make your meals from scratch rather than consuming processed meals like Jimmy Dean products. I think [uSER=10623]@MassageGuy[/uSER] would agree...

 

I would not be able to stand that long. I only use the microwave oven. But the grocery store has bags of shelled hard boiled eggs I get.

[MikeBiDude]

I would not be able to stand that long. I only use the microwave oven. But the grocery store has bags of shelled hard boiled eggs I get.

From amazon a microwave egg cooker

https://www.amazon.com/Microwave-Egg-Boiler-boiled-Steamer/dp/B0774THWJH?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_3

[+ Avalon]

On tv I've seen advertised egg cookers. I called to order one. Spoke to a human being. I used a credit card. But the cooker never came nor was my card billed.