Basic Vinaigrette II

This recipe is great for a veggie dip, and you can add different herbs and spices to change the flavor.  Recipe is found in the Dukan Diet book.

Basic Vinaigrette II

1 t. vegetable oil

1 T. mineral water

2 T. balsamic vinegar

1 T. dijon mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

Herbs and spices to taste

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well blended. Makes approximately 1/4 cup.

Basic Vinaigrette

Here is a great recipe I got from the Dukan Diet book.  A great replacement for salad dressings.

Basic Vinaigrette

1 T. mustard (Dijon, or French whole grain)

5 T. balsamic vinegar

1 t. vegetable oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Optional:

1 large garlic clove

7-8 basil leaves

In a clean jar, add the mustard, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper.  Add a large clove of garlic and/or basil leaves to marinate if desired.  Cover the jar and shake well.  Keep refrigerated.

Consolidation Phase

The Consolidation Phase is actually the third phase of the "diet", but we are starting with this because it is recommended for children who are needing to eat healthy.  Below are the basic tenets the Consolidation Phase, as found starting on page 87 of The Dukan Diet.

Proteins and Vegetables - unlimited from 100 Healthy Foods list, adding lamb and pork
Water - 1 1/2 quarts a day
Fruits - 1 serving per day, excluding bananas, grapes, cherries, dried fruits, and nuts
Breads - 2 slices of 100% whole grain bread per day
Cheese - 1 serving per day
"Starchy" Foods - 1 serving per week (1st half) and 2 servings per week (2nd half)
Celebration Meals - 2 a week, just not in the same day
Pure Proteins - one day a week, only proteins
Oat Bran - 2 tablespoons a day (cookie or Galette)

Exercise: 25 minutes of walking a day, EVERY DAY

Wish us luck!

The Dukan Diet vs. Weston A Price Foundation

After doing research on several different diets and eating plans, we have narrowed our choices down to two.  The Dukan Diet, which comes highly recommended, and the practices of the Weston A. Price Foundation.  Both seem to emphasize the healthy components of "clean eating", and we are excited to try them out.  I will be blogging about our experiences, and let you know what we think!  I am excited to have found two eating plans that could be helpful in managing Rese's autoimmune disorder, so I will let you know how it all goes.