So I work in a cafeteria/ convenient store, and for the most part the food there is Junk. I am also guilty of eating LARGE amounts of that junk, BUT I know it's junk. With that being said I have a story that is a good example of why programs like Weight Watchers do not promote healthy eating. If you don't know, weight watchers is based on a point system. Pretty much every food out there is worth a certain amount of points based on fat, protein and carbohydrate content. So an apple is one point, but so is a whole egg. These are two totally different types of food, but now all of a sudden they are equal? Now here is where this concept makes me mad. A girl came to check out her snacks and was calculating her points out loud, "lunchable 7 points, snickers 5 points...and so on. Then proceeded to say, " I just started weight watchers, it sucks having to eat healthy"!? Seriously....
I wanted so bad to just say you are going about this all wrong, but obviously that's not my place or job. It was eating me up inside that people are this oblivious to what there putting in their mouth. And these weight loss programs are only enabling these habits. Food is so much more than a point scale, and I can't stress that enough.
OK oK ok I'm done.
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| Oh sprinkle on some Parmesan cheese! |
In typical Rachel fashion, this recipe is a few simple ingredients. It has amazing flavor, and will fill you up!
Ingredients:
Red onion- Lots! (about a half onion chopped up how ever you like)
Broccoli-Lots! 1-2 cups (frozen)
Tuna- 1 can
1 tsp oil (I happened to use coconut oil, but olive oil works or whatever)
Sea salt- to taste
Crushed Red Peppers-optional
Directions: (5-10 min total)
Microwave broccoli, and open can of tuna. Place oil and onions in a medium sauce pan. Cook on low till onions are tender. Add broccoli and tuna. Cook for a few mins so everything just comes together. Season as you add ingredients.
Wahla!
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| Final Product |
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