Confessions of a Cheap Yankee
I’ll admit it.
I don’t like throwing ANYTHING away. (My wife will confirm)
So when I read some articles on the potential dangers of teflon coating, I noted it with some interest, but didn’t really do anything about it.
In general we cook with cast iron, glass and stoneware.
But there are still a few relics of other types of cookware hanging around.
Like the teflon coated muffin tins.
Pretty harmless, I thought, and handy once in awhile.
Or maybe not.
I baked (yes, me) some protein muffins the other night.
Very handy for a quick snack, and good for you. (Contact me if you would like the recipe)
Even though the pans are teflon, I always use some oil to help prevent sticking. (Someone will probably tell me I’m not supposed to – but who doesn’t?)
Even so, I had some trouble with the muffins sticking.
But I eventually got them out.
They look pretty good from the top, heh?
I even ate one, and it was pretty good!
The next day I was bagging some up to put in my lunchbox.
And I turned one over.
And promptly threw the rest of them, plus the muffin tin, in the trash.
Why?
Here’s the answer:
No, I didn’t spray paint the muffin silver.
That’s what my muffin tin decided to deposit on my culinary creation.
I don’t know why this happened, and I don’t care.
Bottom line is I wanted a muffin – without the metal.
How many times did I eat that garbage – without even knowing it?
Even if you can’t see it, doesn’t mean microscopic particles aren’t there.
A couple take home lessons here.
Just because something is new, improved, makes life easier, and promises great results doesn’t mean it’s good for you.
Goes for the latest “foods” that are being marketed as healthy, or the latest fitness gadget that you can lounge in and have a great body.
Stick to the basics.
Regular demanding exercise.
Sensible nutrition habits.
Plenty of sleep.
Oh, and you might want to consider ditching the teflon.
Tags: fitness, health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
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Apr 23, 2008
Eeeewwww! How bad is that? I have been switching over the years but this is definitely convincing. I wonder how everyone feels about silicone bakeware?
Thanks for the tip and I do want that recipe.
Apr 23, 2008
Here’s the recipe (Courtesy of Beverly International)
http://www.cr8health.com/beverly-international/
Protein Muffins
6 scoops Ultra Size Vanilla
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
4 egg beaters (I use egg whites)
Dried fruit or walnuts (optional)
1 cup water
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and pour into greased muffin tin. Bake approximately 28 – 30 minutes or until golden brown. 8 servings.
Variation: replace vanilla with Chocolate Ultra Size and replace cinnamon with 1 tsp. vanilla extract.
Per serving (without dried fruit or walnuts):
103 calories
3.5 g fat
17 g protein
4 g carbs
These are good with a little no sugar added preserves or jam. They bake much like a popover.
Apr 28, 2008
What is Ultra Size Vanilla?
Apr 28, 2008
Ultra Size is a protein blend developed by Dr. Eric Serrano and manufactured by Beverly International. In my opinion the Beverly line contains the best protein supplements available, and for this reason are the only protein powders we use and sell to our clientele. Ultra Size is the most suitable to use for cooking, and is very versatile.
You can learn more about Beverly and Ultra Size at this link. http://www.cr8health.com/beverly-international/