Group: Competitive Bodybuilding & Fitness

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Butter or margarine?

bscott
bscott
Posts: 4
Joined: 2002/05/16
United States
2002/05/17, 12:43 AM
I've been trying to stay away from butter and margarine all together, but I need it for my brown rice... I'm fairly new to the whole diet scene anyway.

My diet:
1) Whey protein powder in water and a glutamine and vit C source
2) Egg white ommlette with onions/peppers and more glutamine/vit C
3) 5 oz chicken breast, brown rice and a salad
4) Snack... either apple or banna with v8 juice
5) 6 oz of chicken breast boiled or grilled with a cup of veggies
6) Another whey protein mixture

I have been reading to totaly cut out saturated fats... So I bought lite margarine, but I've read butter is better.. I'd really like some tips.

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Thanks,
Brad
Philia2
Philia2
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Joined: 2001/10/19
France
2002/05/17, 01:21 AM
Okey since you wrote this under competition advice then this should be a pre comp diet right?!!!!!

What are your goals?

To eat some butter or margarine is okey in small portions. Just never overdo it.

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bscott
bscott
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Joined: 2002/05/16
United States
2002/05/17, 01:55 AM
Oh sorry... I'm a new member, didn't realize where I posting. I just saw nutrition and posted, I put my goals in my "ShowCase" profile. Thanks for your advice.

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Thanks,
Brad
ischjli
ischjli
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United States
2002/05/17, 01:42 PM
Bscott-
I too had the brown rice dilemma. It tastes gritty and bland, although if steamed properly that can be amended somewhat. What I have found as an alternative to butter or margarine is to use chicken (or beef) bouillon, as per the instructions. It makes a world of difference - gives the rice a tremendous flavor. Put more in if you want a stronger flavor.
Boddhisattvha
Boddhisattvha
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2002/05/17, 02:23 PM
It may sound nasty, but season all works well on pasta and rice.

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bscott
bscott
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Joined: 2002/05/16
United States
2002/05/17, 11:24 PM
Sounds good... I went through my fridge looking at all the seasonings nutrion facts and found some "GOYA" brand hot sauce and added some of that to my brown rice. I will definatly try the things you guys mentioned... Thanks

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Thanks,
Brad
Firehawk734
Firehawk734
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2002/07/31, 01:33 PM
Get pam cooking spray :)
Firehawk734
Firehawk734
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2002/07/31, 01:33 PM
Nevermind, That was a dumb comment LOL i was thinking u needed somethin to spray the pan with...