53: Margaret Tosi And Dr. John Mitchell Combat The 'Just Eat Less' Message

It's time for more fun here in Episode 53 of Low-Carb Conversations with Jimmy Moore & Friends as your enthusiastic co-hosts Jimmy Moore and Mindy Noxon Iannotti enjoy another hour-long chat about this, that and everything in between in the world of low-carb and Paleo living. If you like what you hear in this listener-supported podcast, then why not be a part of helping to keep it on the air by making a donation of any amount? We've been overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support you all have given us and we sincerely appreciate the investment you have made in making this show possible week in and week out. THANKS so very much for supporting us and we look forward to bringing you many more excellent episodes in the months and years to come!

Today we have two more awesome low-carb friends to share some room with Jimmy and Mindy on the Virtual Porch in registered dietitian Margaret Tosi and chiropractor Dr. John Mitchell. Listen in as our distinguished panel discusses the folly of "just eat less" for weight loss, what real Olympians say they eat, actor Alec Baldwin making the switch to low-carb Paleo, the real dangers of junk food (and it ain't the fat in it!), another positive Paleo diet success news story, a new study showing better blood sugar control with a low-carb diet than a low-fat one (DUH!) and an awesome compilation of the research supporting low-carb diets from former guest Tom Nikkola. Plus, both Margaret and Dr. Mitchell have some delicious low-carb recipes to tickle your taste buds and nourish your body well. So pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let's talk about the health headlines of the day!

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- Margaret Tosi does not have an online presence
- Dr. John Mitchell's Facebook Page
- "The magic formula to losing weight: Just eat less"
- "Performance enhancers (What Olympians are eating)"
- "Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin: Interview with Dr. Robert Lustig"
- "Junk food inflames fatty tissue more than lard"
- "The caveman diet: Getting to the meat of Paleolithic nutrition"
- "Research Update: Low-carbohydrate diet improves glycaemic control compared with advice to follow a low-fat diet"
- "The link to the actual August 2012 Diabetologia study"
- "Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat — What Does Research Show?"

RECIPES

From Dr. John Mitchell:

Protein Bar

1 cup macadamia nuts

1 cup almonds

1 cup chopped dates

4 Table spoons coconut butter

3 Tablespoon coconut oil

2 eggs

2 scoops protein powder

1 tablespoon butter

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup shredded coconut

10 drops Stevia

In a food processor, put both nuts and chop into small pieces

In a large bowl, put nuts, dates, protein powder....mix throughly

In a small sauce pan, melt the butter, coconut butter, and coconut oil together using low heat.

When dissolved, add vanilla, Stevia, and cinnamon.

Pour into nut/date/protein powder...mix throughly.

Put eggs into mix, and stir throughly.

In 8x8 pan, coat bottom and sides with butter.

Put mixture into pan, press firmly into pan, sprinkle shredded coconut on top, and press/work that into the mixture.

Bake at 300 degrees, covered with foil, for 25 minutes

Then remove foil, and bake for 5-7 minutes until lightly toasted on top.

Veggie Dip

1 pint of sour cream

1 heaping tablespoon Better Than Bouillon (chicken flavor is best)

1/3 squeezed lemon

1 T dill powder

1 T onion powder

1/4 c feta cheese

pepper for taste

Mix all together. Use as veggie dip, sauce for any meats, just about anything! This one I use for dipping into with veggies:(not really "paleo", but it is all dairy fat, so no issues with milk lactose, milk proteins, etc.

Another recipe (one of my "favorites"...lol):

-Large skillet

-6 slices of bacon

-Cook, eat, and enjoy!!!

From Margaret Tosi:

GEORGE STELLA'S EASY CHEESY CHILI CHICKEN 
2 tablespoons olive oil 
2 tablespoons cilantro 
1 tablespoon chili powder 
1 tablespoon cumin 
2 teaspoons salt 
1 clove garlic, chopped 
1/2 teaspoon pepper 
1/8 teaspoon cayenne 
4-5 boneless chicken breasts 
1/4 cup green pepper, julienned 
2 tablespoons red onion, diced 
1/4 cup Roma tomato, diced (about 1/2 small) 
4 ounces colby-jack cheese, shredded

from Linda's low carb recipes at http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html