The craving doesn’t come first, the food came first, followed by a particular food or food group thereafter, depending on what the organism needs. A food satisfies you. Then you want the same satisfaction again. It isn’t always a lacking of a particular nutrient that creates the crave, otherwise you’d be craving a lot ofContinueContinue reading “Food Cravings”
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Baked Bean Veggie Salad
A sweet, savory and zesty bean salad that happens to be fat-free. Coffee in the dressing? Why yes – adds a rounded, full-bodied element to the dish. Uptick individual servings with a spoon of your favorite guacamole! Makes 7-1/2 cups 32 oz. froz. mixed vegetables, thawed and boiled in water to cover till plump, drainContinueContinue reading “Baked Bean Veggie Salad”
KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT
People who say they’re trying to lose weight and can’t are lying to others and themselves. What they mean is they spend a lot of time thinking about losing weight, but don’t do the actual work of it. There’s no magic anything to losing weight. It’s work. The good news is the more you workContinueContinue reading “KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT”
Why So Stiff
Maybe the exercising I do is stiffing up my muscles. I do have dystopia in several areas of my musculature, after all, so maybe I have to rethink the exercise when the stiffness everywhere is making me more weak and more stiff. So from now on I’m going to go slow and light. Very light.ContinueContinue reading “Why So Stiff”
One Glass Of Wine Can Hold You Back, Says David Sinclair
“I went from drinking a lot of red wine to eating plants. The vegan diet has no dairy and we substitute milk with coconut and nut-based milk and yogurts and then, typically, dinner would be plant-based, which tastes even better,” Dr. Sinclair said on the diet he takes to look young and slow his aging.ContinueContinue reading “One Glass Of Wine Can Hold You Back, Says David Sinclair”
Certain vegetarian diets significantly reduce risk of cancer, heart disease and death, study says
FFC Comment: The Animal-Free Chef does not recommend a diet with dairy and eggs, as do the writers of this article. However, transitioning to total animal-free usually starts by eliminating animal flesh and later the dairy and eggs. That’s the route I took, but looking back it would have been easier had I gone strictContinueContinue reading “Certain vegetarian diets significantly reduce risk of cancer, heart disease and death, study says”
Sucess Tastes Best Animal-Free
It’s time to take this bull of a body by its horns and force the weight off. No kidding around. I want to be trim so I will be trim. Remember the scales? I just found another interpretation that just might do the trick. When you want to be trim more than you want toContinueContinue reading “Sucess Tastes Best Animal-Free”
#192 God says:
192–God says to lose weight eat animal-free. Instead of looking at pictures of yourself fat to disgust yourself, look at pictures of yourself thinner as a positive motivating tool. sldt
Eating In vs Eating Out
The best tasting food is what you make at home. The worst is what you eat out at restaurants, quality-wise. If you want quality food, eat at home. If you don’t, eat out. Most people eat out to be around people. Put You Tube on a video tour of a city, any city, and eatContinueContinue reading “Eating In vs Eating Out”
My New Favorite T.V. Snack
It’s hard to imagine, once tasting these Multi Grain Cheerios that they’re gluten-free. And also animal-free. Never having been a fan of morning cereal with milk, these lightly crispy circles make a great snack, whether sitting at the computer or watching television, they nourish and fill, but they don’t overfill. One and a third cupsContinueContinue reading “My New Favorite T.V. Snack”
Weight Loss Countdown To New Years 2024
WEIGHT LOSS COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS 2024. No goal, just seeing what I can do. 1- eat less, DRINK FEWER calorie beverages 2- wait longer between feeds 3- don’t finish the plate; leave it for later; sometimes one meal can be divided into 3 meals 4- think about saving money on food & drink -ContinueContinue reading “Weight Loss Countdown To New Years 2024”
Discipline Works
Discipline with everything gets you where you want to be faster. Try it. Discipline works. No cost.
I never crave protein – only fat, sugar, salt
This was my breakfast last Saturday. Don’t laugh, ninety percent of the time I eat healthy, and this isn’t so bad. Fig Newtons are animal-free and only 200 calories per pack of two long ones. The perfect cookie for the toothless or people with dentures. Now I know why it was my father’s favorite. GrapefruitContinueContinue reading “I never crave protein – only fat, sugar, salt”
“The First Supper”
I start off the day in a fasting mindset. It makes me think about it while still ‘in it’ from the night before. Usually when I plan a diet, I set the next day as the time to begin – or if I have an event, the day after that. Steve’s notorious Last Suppers sprangContinueContinue reading ““The First Supper””
The Water Fast Has Begun
Water is the most valued natural resource in the world. Water is also the complete food, whether required as nature intended, or by our own design, we still need water to survive. 9:37 A.M. Wed. 28 June 2023 “THE WATER FAST HAS BEGUN” as I downed my first glass of morning water left over fromContinueContinue reading “The Water Fast Has Begun”
Do You Have To Eat Fat To Make Fat?
The body needs fat, but you don’t need to eat fat to make that happen. The body stores all excess consumed calories as fat, regardless from whence they came. Simple. Stop making it confusing for the purpose of profit and keeping the fat-sellers in business. All foods contain fat. That most vegetation, excepting nuts andContinueContinue reading “Do You Have To Eat Fat To Make Fat?”
Eating Habits Signs Of Procrastination
Overeating and eating too frequently are signs of procrastination. That means you’re not yet ready to proceed at whatever needs to be done, so you fill your time space with food and beverage. Are you a procrastinator? Chances are you struggle with your weight – either up or down. Eating and drinking substitutes for whatContinueContinue reading “Eating Habits Signs Of Procrastination”
My Morning Beverage 5:33 AM and more…
Filtered water – I use Brita carafes, have for years. Water is the most important beverage you’ll ever drink – if you can call it a beverage (or more professionally said, if one can call it a beverage – that’s the British way – keeping their distance from the subject under discussion – all communicationContinueContinue reading “My Morning Beverage 5:33 AM and more…”
PROMISES MADE FOR KEEPING
God grant me the strength to fight through argument those who terrorize me and others, no matter who they be. God grant me discipline in my everyday life, so that every day I may accomplish a new task that requires that discipline. God grant me courage to fight oppression, bombs and prejudice with the fireContinueContinue reading “PROMISES MADE FOR KEEPING”
Stop Hedging
I’m giving myself choices. I’m not one for eating the same breakfast, lunch or dinner every day. Lots of people are and that’s fine for them. I’m just as happy with leftovers from the night before as someone else is with their oatmeal done the same way every day. I’m not even big on breakfastContinueContinue reading “Stop Hedging”
Animal-Free Friday
ANIMAL-FREE FRIDAY MEATLESS MONDAY encourages people to eat other parts of the animal on the one day a week they don’t eat meat. The animal’s eggs and milk used in a variety of ways doesn’t do any more good for a person’s health than eating flesh every day. It’s not a sacrifice, since most peopleContinueContinue reading “Animal-Free Friday”
FFC WIN WIN DIET
Imagine That: Sharon’s Easy Diet Plan Imagine the calories you save yourself from consumption if you drink only calorie-free beverages. Imagine the weight you can lose if you stick with it. Or, imagine the food you can eat if you calorie-cut your beverages by one hundred percent. You could maintain your weight while eating twiceContinueContinue reading “FFC WIN WIN DIET”
Lilly’s Mac Tofu & Butler Chicken – low fat
Lilly’s Mac Tofu & But Chicken Dish -low fat When you happen upon a free box of MAC AND CHEESE don’t throw the whole thing away, save the mac and throw away the cheese packet. In public housing and senior residences, outsiders come in and throw food about in spots, like they’re feeding pigeons, comeContinueContinue reading “Lilly’s Mac Tofu & Butler Chicken – low fat”
Maple Mustard Brussel Sprouts
Looking for an easy, tasty side dish or appetizer? Fresh or frozen works well. A two ingredient sauce as a dipper for individual servings or tossed for family-style service. Can also use carrots, cauliflower, green beans, turnips, broccoli, peas or animal-free meats and cheeses! BRUSSEL SPROUTS: Prep a bunch of fresh Brussel sprouts – peelContinueContinue reading “Maple Mustard Brussel Sprouts”
Tomato Apricot Chili
TOMATO APRICOT CHILI Sauteed green pepper, onion, cabbage in extra virgin olive oil with coriander, curry and cumin. The sauce part contains tomatoes, pinto beans and apricots. Boiled tofu in turmeric and roasted peppers are the meaty part. Makes enough for a small gathering, A guaranteed ice-breaker for any event! Makes 15 cups First theContinueContinue reading “Tomato Apricot Chili”
Spongy Pear Cake With Pear Whip
Spongy Pear Cake With Pear Whip A nine inch single layer SPONGY PEAR CAKE. Cut into thin wedges and served with PEAR CREAM WHIP. Made from a base of canned pears with yeast and baking soda for a different but enjoyable chew. Flour, sugar, thickeners, ginger, turmeric, coriander. Chia seeds and pecan meal. Maple/vanilla flavor.ContinueContinue reading “Spongy Pear Cake With Pear Whip”
ANIMAL-FREE MANIFESTO
The Animal-Free Manifesto written as an historical document by Sharon Lee Davies-Tight, The Animal-Free Chef People usually change themselves by seeing what they like in others and pursuing it. Or by digging deep into one’s reality and the realities that surround them, motivating that change. Throwing paint on people or screaming obscenities or shaming orContinueContinue reading “ANIMAL-FREE MANIFESTO”
AFC Violife Cheese Crisps
AFC Violife Cheese Crisps Okay, there’s 80 calories per crisp served alone without cracker or bread. Since they’re rich it’s a filling snack to serve at a party. Not many guests would take two unless they think there’s nothing else to come. I made Violife Mozzarella and cheddar, separately. They’re both great. Impressive is moreContinueContinue reading “AFC Violife Cheese Crisps”
Chef Sharon’s Animal-Free 150 Calorie Breakfast
Chef Sharon’s Animal-Free 150 Calorie Breakfast, Lunch Or Dinner Toast the egg frozen or thawed. Cut in half horizontally. Dab with Poupon mustard, dill relish, sweet red roasted pepper piece and 1 T. Follow Your Heart Feta Cheese. Fold, then dab with the same on top. 100 calories for the JUST EGG. Condiments are fat-freeContinueContinue reading “Chef Sharon’s Animal-Free 150 Calorie Breakfast”
Habits Don’t Have To Die Hard
I used to have a sweet tooth as a kid and into adulthood. When I finally conquered that habit, I just never went back to it. It’s kind of like going animal-free. At some point you don’t look back. You could put me in a hotel room with a refrigerator filled with all kinds ofContinueContinue reading “Habits Don’t Have To Die Hard”
AFC GLOBAL MISSIONS ABSOLUTE
Missions regarding: All of Sharon’s writing, cooking and art sites – free style, editorial, prose, activism AFC GLOBAL MISSIONS ABSOLUTE I am on a mission to keep animals out of my food, medicine, clothing, non-food products, science, engineering, art, architecture, entertainment… I do not have to debate the mission. I already know where I stand.ContinueContinue reading “AFC GLOBAL MISSIONS ABSOLUTE”
Saffron Pickle Juice Dressing/Sauce Over Brussel Sprouts
SAFFRON PICKLE JUICE DRESSING/Sauce Save your pickle juice! Then make this delectable runny yolky textured dressing for salads and vegetables of all types! Cold or hot. There’s only 3.5 grams of fat in the entire amount! For home or restaurant. Everybody has leftover pickle juice. This is how you use it. YES. Makes 3-3/4 cupsContinueContinue reading “Saffron Pickle Juice Dressing/Sauce Over Brussel Sprouts”
Working It Out With The Main Brain
If my brain gets that I’m unpredictable in my food consumption choices within the category of animal-free, then that’s what it will expect as being okay with me. I’ll stay in the unpredictable category and my brain will rest easy with that, since there’s a lot going on there to focus on without needless worryContinueContinue reading “Working It Out With The Main Brain”
BAKED VEG CHEESE AND VEAL CANNELLONI
BAKED VEG CHEESE AND VEAL CANNELLONI We use the other white plant meat for this fine American-Italian casserole. Veg veal! I think I’ve had veal once or twice aside from a luncheon sandwich meat called veal loaf back in the long ago days. I recall it not having much flavor – not the loaf thatContinueContinue reading “BAKED VEG CHEESE AND VEAL CANNELLONI”
30 October 2016 – weight loss update
My goal is to lose 5 lbs. per month. For the third month I’ve reached that goal. For weeks I weighed myself everyday, then only when I felt like it. Now it’s about every ten or so days, usually after a weekend, but not always. My final weight for the month is usually taken onContinueContinue reading “30 October 2016 – weight loss update”
ROASTED CHICK PEAS
ROASTED CHICK PEAS Seasoned chick peas baked till dry on the outside and creamy on the inside. Serve as a snack or as a topper on your favorite salad! Makes about 1-1/2 cups Preheat oven to 350 degrees 15 oz. can chick peas (garbanzo beans) – drain over bowl reserving liquid for other use (whichContinueContinue reading “ROASTED CHICK PEAS”
TOMATO SANDWICH FOR STEVE
TOMATO SANDWICH FOR STEVE Steve’s losing weight, but he’s not going the fat-free route. He still wants a little veggie mayo on his tomato sandwich. So this is what we do. We still spread one half of the bread with Tomato Onion Salad Dressing – that is essentially fat-free, and it adds great flavors toContinueContinue reading “TOMATO SANDWICH FOR STEVE”
APPLE CARROT SALAD
APPLE CARROT SALAD Some fresh ginger sticks, a few walnuts, some fresh spinach and a fat-free dressing created a nice lunch combined with the apple and carrot cut into tiny julienne style pieces. Fresh, succulent plus an attractive presentation! The addition of the walnuts makes this lunch salad mostly fat-free! Serves 2 I’m making useContinueContinue reading “APPLE CARROT SALAD”
TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
TOMATO BRUSCHETTA Nobody is going to miss the oil on these appetizers. Just don’t tell anybody it’s fat-free. If you say that, they won’t want to eat it. Just serve it and they’ll love it. Good quality ingredients – remember that! It’s mostly fat-free – just a teeny bit in the tomato spread. Makes as manyContinueContinue reading “TOMATO BRUSCHETTA”
SHARON’S FAT-FREE STOVE-TOP BEANS AND FRANKS
SHARON’S FAT-FREE STOVE-TOP BEANS AND FRANKS Animal-free hot dog slices sauteed with charred onion, then cooked in a Balsamic, brown sugar and garlic marinade. Mixed with canned baked beans, pinto beans and soy bacon bits. Nobody would notice the absence of fat. Rich and delicious! Makes 5-1/2 cups 2 c. lg. diced yellow onion, 3/4-1ContinueContinue reading “SHARON’S FAT-FREE STOVE-TOP BEANS AND FRANKS”
EDAMAME SPLIT PEA SOUP
EDAMAME SPLIT PEA SOUP Edamame (soy beans) cooked with split green peas. Seasoned with rosemary, fennel and garlic! Fat-free! Makes 7 cups 2 c. dried split green peas, rinsed till all foam disappears 2 c. froz. shelled edamame (soy beans) 10 c. water 1 T. salt 2 t. ground fennel seed 1 t. dried groundContinueContinue reading “EDAMAME SPLIT PEA SOUP”
TOMATO ONION SALAD DRESSING
TOMATO ONION SALAD DRESSING Just a tiny bit of oil brings the pureed solids to a happy place for the palate! The olive juice, ground fennel and liquid smoke help bring out the richness of the tomato, while the onion and garlic create a surprisingly fresh flavor quality, making one think it’s a fresh tomatoContinueContinue reading “TOMATO ONION SALAD DRESSING”
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