THE NEW, THE STRANGE, and THE HEALTHY?

**DJSTARER** · 09-18-2008, 04:58 PM

"THE NEW, THE STRANGE, and THE UGLY"

So now that I am out in the real "Working World" I have the beautiful ability as an American (health concious one, at that) to buy and consume the foods of my choice. With this right, I believe I also have an obligation to leave no stone unturned. With the fit individual in mind, I will make a weekly installment of "THE NEW, THE STRANGE, and THE HEALTHY?"

Each entry will highlight a healthy, and somewhat obscure food which I am willing to at least try... and possibly intigrate into my nutritional plan. I will discuss the taste, the background, the macro/micronutrient content, and dietetic placement for the highlighted food.

Beginning later tonight.....

Midnight_Lifter · 09-18-2008, 06:03 PM

What a cool idea! Be sure to take pictures of anything interesting, and list where to get it.

**DJSTARER** · 09-24-2008, 09:05 PM

Week 1 Food: "Kefir"

Kefir is a yogurt-like dairy product made from the fermentation of grains and bacteria. It has a similar consistency to a rich full-fat milk, or a very watered down plain yogurt. It's taste is a bit sour, and slightly carbonated (very slight). It was originally an alcoholic beverage, but due to more efficient production processes, fermentation time is cut down, leading to a lower alcohol level.

Nutritional Profile for Low-Fat Kefir
Serving Size: 1 cup (8floz)
Fat- 1.5 g
Carbs- 7 g
Sugar- 7 g
Protein- 14 g

-----Dustin's Evaluation and Thoughts-----

Sooo..... it doesn't take a genius to see the merits associated with this food. I mean, as far as non-supplement milk protein goes, you're not going to find a better source than this BESIDES cottage cheese. I think the benefits given by the bacteria in this product, though, make the 3-5 extra grams of lactose worth-while. I know a lot of people who CANNOT STAND cottage cheese (i'm not going to blame them, it is nasty), and these people may find sanctuary with Kefir. If you like that "bite" yogurt has, you'll like this stuff. Granted, the kefir I had was unflavored, I added 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 3 splenda packets to 2 cups of this stuff, and I must say.... tasty tasty! I Enjoyed the gratification of washing down 4 tbsp peanut butter with this stuff, and give it the big time thumbs up for anyone looking to both lose or gain weight.

Will this food stay in my diet? Let's just say I bought a gallon, and already put the splenda+vanilla in there. A new pre-bed tradition.

**powerman2000** · 09-24-2008, 09:58 PM

That's a better profile than milk.

Nice first installment.

**Ikaika** · 09-24-2008, 10:58 PM

$100 says he bought it because the name sounds like reefer.

daylight · 01-18-2009, 06:00 PM

it so new so STRANGE, and so UGLY ))

bodyforum · 09-05-2009, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJSTARER

Week 1 Food: "Kefir"

Kefir is a yogurt-like dairy product made from the fermentation of grains and bacteria. It has a similar consistency to a rich full-fat milk, or a very watered down plain yogurt. It's taste is a bit sour, and slightly carbonated (very slight). It was originally an alcoholic beverage, but due to more efficient production processes, fermentation time is cut down, leading to a lower alcohol level.

Nutritional Profile for Low-Fat Kefir
Serving Size: 1 cup (8floz)
Fat- 1.5 g
Carbs- 7 g
Sugar- 7 g
Protein- 14 g

-----Dustin's Evaluation and Thoughts-----

Sooo..... it doesn't take a genius to see the merits associated with this food. I mean, as far as non-supplement milk protein goes, you're not going to find a better source than this BESIDES cottage cheese. I think the benefits given by the bacteria in this product, though, make the 3-5 extra grams of lactose worth-while. I know a lot of people who CANNOT STAND cottage cheese (i'm not going to blame them, it is nasty), and these people may find sanctuary with Kefir. If you like that "bite" yogurt has, you'll like this stuff. Granted, the kefir I had was unflavored, I added 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 3 splenda packets to 2 cups of this stuff, and I must say.... tasty tasty! I Enjoyed the gratification of washing down 4 tbsp peanut butter with this stuff, and give it the big time thumbs up for anyone looking to both lose or gain weight.

Will this food stay in my diet? Let's just say I bought a gallon, and already put the splenda+vanilla in there. A new pre-bed tradition.

hey

a pretty good first installment post pal...

keep posting..!!..

bodyforum · 09-12-2009, 11:40 AM

what happened DJSTARER

no new posts since then...
wat happened??..

09-18-2008, 04:58 PM	#1
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,516 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 352	THE NEW, THE STRANGE, and THE HEALTHY? "THE NEW, THE STRANGE, and THE UGLY" So now that I am out in the real "Working World" I have the beautiful ability as an American (health concious one, at that) to buy and consume the foods of my choice. With this right, I believe I also have an obligation to leave no stone unturned. With the fit individual in mind, I will make a weekly installment of "THE NEW, THE STRANGE, and THE HEALTHY?" Each entry will highlight a healthy, and somewhat obscure food which I am willing to at least try... and possibly intigrate into my nutritional plan. I will discuss the taste, the background, the macro/micronutrient content, and dietetic placement for the highlighted food. Beginning later tonight..... __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 500 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench TRAINING FOR: USAPL JUNIOR NATIONALS, JUNE 20th, 2010

09-18-2008, 06:03 PM	#2
Midnight_Lifter Pro Stature Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 476 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 80	Re: THE NEW, THE STRANGE, and THE HEALTHY? What a cool idea! Be sure to take pictures of anything interesting, and list where to get it. __________________ - Discipline means doing within, not doing without. "Nothin' to it but to do it!" *Currently rebuilding in phase one...

09-24-2008, 09:05 PM	#3
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,516 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 352	Re: THE NEW, THE STRANGE, and THE HEALTHY? Week 1 Food: "Kefir" Kefir is a yogurt-like dairy product made from the fermentation of grains and bacteria. It has a similar consistency to a rich full-fat milk, or a very watered down plain yogurt. It's taste is a bit sour, and slightly carbonated (very slight). It was originally an alcoholic beverage, but due to more efficient production processes, fermentation time is cut down, leading to a lower alcohol level. Nutritional Profile for Low-Fat Kefir Serving Size: 1 cup (8floz) Fat- 1.5 g Carbs- 7 g Sugar- 7 g Protein- 14 g -----Dustin's Evaluation and Thoughts----- Sooo..... it doesn't take a genius to see the merits associated with this food. I mean, as far as non-supplement milk protein goes, you're not going to find a better source than this BESIDES cottage cheese. I think the benefits given by the bacteria in this product, though, make the 3-5 extra grams of lactose worth-while. I know a lot of people who CANNOT STAND cottage cheese (i'm not going to blame them, it is nasty), and these people may find sanctuary with Kefir. If you like that "bite" yogurt has, you'll like this stuff. Granted, the kefir I had was unflavored, I added 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 3 splenda packets to 2 cups of this stuff, and I must say.... tasty tasty! I Enjoyed the gratification of washing down 4 tbsp peanut butter with this stuff, and give it the big time thumbs up for anyone looking to both lose or gain weight. Will this food stay in my diet? Let's just say I bought a gallon, and already put the splenda+vanilla in there. A new pre-bed tradition. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 500 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench TRAINING FOR: USAPL JUNIOR NATIONALS, JUNE 20th, 2010 Last edited by DJSTARER : 09-24-2008 at 10:03 PM.

09-24-2008, 09:58 PM	#4
powerman2000 Master Blaster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,590 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 376	Re: THE NEW, THE STRANGE, and THE HEALTHY? That's a better profile than milk. Nice first installment. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do.

09-24-2008, 10:58 PM	#5
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01-18-2009, 06:00 PM	#6
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09-12-2009, 11:40 AM	#8
bodyforum New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 20 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Re: THE NEW, THE STRANGE, and THE HEALTHY? what happened DJSTARER no new posts since then... wat happened??..

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