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Originally Posted by irishayes
Hello all.
My problem is I love to cook, and I am great at it. I have a hard time with feeling like I am depriving myself of delicious foods.
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Loving to cook is not a problem but a benefit. For me the minute I think I'm depriving myself of something, I want it. So instead think of this as an opportunity to find new and delicious dishes to make, eat and enjoy. If you love to cook, you probably also love researching new recipes, foods and menus and making new things. Once you've decided what plan of eating will suit you and your family, you can find recipes on the forums, internet and in cookbooks that fit that plan. But on any plan, you'll probably find that you'll be moving toward using more vegetables, and lean sources of proteins. You'll find ethnic flavors to make the most of beans and chicken. You'll find grilling, broiling, and roasting more useful than frying. You'll make fewer baked goods, but the ones you make will have more health in them (whole grains, fiber). You'll find fruits to be tastier. You'll be introducing whole grains and new foods to yourself and your family. Think of it as an adventure in healthy foods. Since you like to cook, you can excel at this.