Comments on: The One Hour Project: Do Some Basic Diet Hacking http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/ Simple, applicable personal finance advice for the modern world Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:16:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: DD http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/comment-page-1/#comment-74053 DD Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:08:55 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/#comment-74053 I buy sprouting seeds on the net, and eat them in an omelet, on salads, and sandwiches all day long. I rinse them out and put them on my kitchen window counter to get green! It doesn't get any fresher than that! I buy sprouting seeds on the net, and eat them in an omelet, on salads, and sandwiches all day long. I rinse them out and put them on my kitchen window counter to get green! It doesn’t get any fresher than that!

]]> By: Mariette http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/comment-page-1/#comment-73972 Mariette Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:07:56 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/#comment-73972 Thanks for the post Trent! It's important to emphasize the link between physical health and fiscal health, particularly as it relates to your healthcare costs later in life. But also the healthier you eat, the more genuine energy you have to tackle things like extra income, your finances, your family, etc. Thanks for the post Trent! It’s important to emphasize the link between physical health and fiscal health, particularly as it relates to your healthcare costs later in life. But also the healthier you eat, the more genuine energy you have to tackle things like extra income, your finances, your family, etc.

]]> By: James http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/comment-page-1/#comment-73582 James Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:36:32 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/#comment-73582 I agree with Laura on the dried fruit thing. If it's store-bought, there's probably sugar added. Eating regular fruit gets you the fiber and some extra water too! I would also recommend eating more for breakfast and lunch than for dinner, and adding snacks in between to control the ups and downs. Your body burns fat the best when it's not too hungry or too full. Thanks for the tips Trent, and enjoy that home-made bread (sounds delicious). I agree with Laura on the dried fruit thing. If it’s store-bought, there’s probably sugar added. Eating regular fruit gets you the fiber and some extra water too! I would also recommend eating more for breakfast and lunch than for dinner, and adding snacks in between to control the ups and downs. Your body burns fat the best when it’s not too hungry or too full. Thanks for the tips Trent, and enjoy that home-made bread (sounds delicious).

]]> By: Heather http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/comment-page-1/#comment-73576 Heather Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:18:49 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/#comment-73576 The first thing I did when I decided to live a more frugal lifestyle (oh about 1 month ago), was invest in a water filtering pitcher for my refrigerator. I thought this would be a great investment in the long run because our household goes through at least 2 cases of water a week and my significant other refuses to drink anything less. In the short amount of time we have used this method we have saved a ton of money. The first thing I did when I decided to live a more frugal lifestyle (oh about 1 month ago), was invest in a water filtering pitcher for my refrigerator. I thought this would be a great investment in the long run because our household goes through at least 2 cases of water a week and my significant other refuses to drink anything less. In the short amount of time we have used this method we have saved a ton of money.

]]> By: maxman http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/comment-page-1/#comment-73563 maxman Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:40:09 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/#comment-73563 I'm a follower of the Lean Plate Club and Sally Squires talks about this topic a lot. There are lots of ways to eat healthy and for less. Whole grains instead of processed. Only eat egg whites which are the egg's source of protein and the yolk has lots of cholesterol. There are lots more, but I wanted to pass encouragement that it is possible. I’m a follower of the Lean Plate Club and Sally Squires talks about this topic a lot.

There are lots of ways to eat healthy and for less. Whole grains instead of processed. Only eat egg whites which are the egg’s source of protein and the yolk has lots of cholesterol. There are lots more, but I wanted to pass encouragement that it is possible.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/comment-page-1/#comment-73559 Lisa Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:24:14 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/#comment-73559 I second the opinion on eating some protein at breakfast (I eat peanut butter on whole wheat bread every morning) and that eggs are a great way to keep the food bill low. I second the opinion on eating some protein at breakfast (I eat peanut butter on whole wheat bread every morning) and that eggs are a great way to keep the food bill low.

]]> By: dayatatime http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/comment-page-1/#comment-73527 dayatatime Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:10:49 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/#comment-73527 I agree about breakfast. One tip I have to offer is to suggest a little protein with your carb, to help keep you sated: an egg or egg white or generic-brand egg substitute with your oatmeal or whatever. Even plain yogurt has a nice amount of protein. As Lorax said, I also have read that there is such a thing as too much water. I have found, though, that if I have a glass of water when I think I'm hungry, sometimes--not always, of course--it turns out I was just dehydrated. I was pleasantly surprised to see that my local health food stores often have competitive prices when they put things on sale. I wouldn't have thought buying high-fiber hot cereal would be cheaper there than the generic brands of such cereal at the chain supermarkets, but it is. And I recently stocked up on four-serving packages of tofu discounted at $1.50 per package. I've found that the chain drugstores often put groceries on sale, too: a six-pack of generic-brand raisins for a dollar; a large can of Progresso lentil soup for $1.50. (I realize it is cheaper to buy a bag of lentils & make your own soup, but the Progresso is good to have on hand for emergencies.) I'm not near Sam's or places like that, so these prices are cheap in my area (NYC). I agree about breakfast. One tip I have to offer is to suggest a little protein with your carb, to help keep you sated: an egg or egg white or generic-brand egg substitute with your oatmeal or whatever. Even plain yogurt has a nice amount of protein.

As Lorax said, I also have read that there is such a thing as too much water. I have found, though, that if I have a glass of water when I think I’m hungry, sometimes–not always, of course–it turns out I was just dehydrated.

I was pleasantly surprised to see that my local health food stores often have competitive prices when they put things on sale. I wouldn’t have thought buying high-fiber hot cereal would be cheaper there than the generic brands of such cereal at the chain supermarkets, but it is. And I recently stocked up on four-serving packages of tofu discounted at $1.50 per package. I’ve found that the chain drugstores often put groceries on sale, too: a six-pack of generic-brand raisins for a dollar; a large can of Progresso lentil soup for $1.50. (I realize it is cheaper to buy a bag of lentils & make your own soup, but the Progresso is good to have on hand for emergencies.) I’m not near Sam’s or places like that, so these prices are cheap in my area (NYC).

]]> By: Laura http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/comment-page-1/#comment-73523 Laura Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:57:32 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/#comment-73523 Great ideas! Be sure to watch portions on the dried fruit though- it can be like candy. If you make your own, it's a great money saver, and you don't have to have all the added sugar that store bought dried fruits typically have. Great ideas! Be sure to watch portions on the dried fruit though- it can be like candy. If you make your own, it’s a great money saver, and you don’t have to have all the added sugar that store bought dried fruits typically have.

]]> By: lorax http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/comment-page-1/#comment-73284 lorax Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:01:35 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/#comment-73284 Eat less meat is a good addition. Not only is it (normally) cheaper, but it's better for you. While it's good to remain hydrated, it is a urban legend that americans need to drink more water; see http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp. But definitely prefer water over soda! Eat less meat is a good addition. Not only is it (normally) cheaper, but it’s better for you.

While it’s good to remain hydrated, it is a urban legend that americans need to drink more water; see http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp. But definitely prefer water over soda!

]]> By: Johanna http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/comment-page-1/#comment-73266 Johanna Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:49:07 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/#comment-73266 Very good article. I would add "eat less meat" - it goes hand-in-hand with eating more fiber, most of the time. And when you eat a vegetarian meal, try to base it on beans, grains, and vegetables, rather than eggs, cheese, and mock meats. Healthier, and cheaper too. Very good article. I would add “eat less meat” – it goes hand-in-hand with eating more fiber, most of the time. And when you eat a vegetarian meal, try to base it on beans, grains, and vegetables, rather than eggs, cheese, and mock meats. Healthier, and cheaper too.

]]> By: dong http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/comment-page-1/#comment-73263 dong Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:46:02 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/#comment-73263 I don't think I've regularly eaten breakfast in over 15 years since mid way through high school. I'm sort of a camel when it comes to eating. I eat big meals and sporadically between them. It works for me, but sometimes I wonder if I might not be better off on more regular eating habits... I don’t think I’ve regularly eaten breakfast in over 15 years since mid way through high school. I’m sort of a camel when it comes to eating. I eat big meals and sporadically between them. It works for me, but sometimes I wonder if I might not be better off on more regular eating habits…

]]> By: FIRE Finance http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/comment-page-1/#comment-73260 FIRE Finance Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:39:56 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/#comment-73260 Great tips. Eating breakfast in the morning is a great plus. We are missing out on this point. We will set a goal of having it daily from today. Another useful fact about eating healthy is to eat organic. Organic is not always expensive and there are stores who offer great prices. Great tips. Eating breakfast in the morning is a great plus. We are missing out on this point. We will set a goal of having it daily from today. Another useful fact about eating healthy is to eat organic. Organic is not always expensive and there are stores who offer great prices.

]]> By: Illiya http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/comment-page-1/#comment-73256 Illiya Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:33:34 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/18/the-one-hour-project-do-some-basic-diet-hacking/#comment-73256 Here's more suggestion: 1) Eat more eggs -- One of the most cheapest protein out there :) 2) I eat alot of ground turkey and I recently found a pound of ground turkey in the freezer section. The price was $1.99/lb which is cheaper than what I saw in the fresh meat section. Woohoo! 3) Living in an ethnic neighborhood in Brooklyn, I can walk to Chinese grocery stores -- cheaper veggies and meat. I can buy a week worth of groceries under $20! Here’s more suggestion:
1) Eat more eggs — One of the most cheapest protein out there :)
2) I eat alot of ground turkey and I recently found a pound of ground turkey in the freezer section. The price was $1.99/lb which is cheaper than what I saw in the fresh meat section. Woohoo!
3) Living in an ethnic neighborhood in Brooklyn, I can walk to Chinese grocery stores — cheaper veggies and meat. I can buy a week worth of groceries under $20!

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