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No, food is not ‘just food’ in the Black community, and that’s okay. What do you like to put in your wild rice blends? (Got ’em in a 3-pack from a LotLess, NYers. More often than not, people find that the natural limitations that clean eating provides – namely, fat and fiber – helps them gauge their satiety in ways that render calorie restriction unnecessary, so they don’t bother. And here I was, worried that eight months off might’ve resulted in a setback Gotta reopen the bakery and make sure the cakes are still in stock! Are have you just been been eating more veggies with lean meats. Gen X, it’s time to have a serious conversation about your health. I usually use 1/2 cup wild rice blended with 1 cup of brown rice and 3 cups water. The average cup of uncooked rice yields about 3 cups of cooked rice. Trust me. The water will soften the grains. I like to sauté raisins and 1/2 a plantain in one pat of butter. You can leave it up to 24 hours in the fridge. A simple way to cook wild rice quickly is to soak it in twice its volume of water (if possible unchlorinated) for at least 2 hours before putting it in the rice cooker. Rinse it before cooking. Your state’s approach to ‘re-opening’ tells you whether they believe Black Lives Matter. Add the water, bring to a boil, lower heat and cover. You can, without a doubt, find this baby at the bulk section of your nearest Whole Foods. Combine 1 cup wild rice with 2 cups boiling water or broth and salt to taste in a 2-quart casserole with a tight-fitting lid. They’re often used as filler, and affect whether or not you’re getting your money’s worth. Winning.). | Powered by collard greens. 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It all really depends on how much you have to lose to get towards your goal. https://www.food.com/recipe/long-grain-and-wild-rice-mix-54136 After losing over 150lbs, Kendall became a personal trainer certified in fitness nutrition, women's fitness, and weight loss by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Check the wild rice. You *can*, but you don’t have to do that just yet. How do I cook my wild rice blend? A seal-top, like this Ziploc one pictured above, works wonders. Bring your water to a rolling boil, dump your rice in, stir it one time – and no, you don’t want to rinse this before you cook it – and leave it alone. Put the lid on and bring it to a boil. Saute onions in olive oil, when they are tender, add shredded spinach, cook it a bit then throw in the wild rice mixing it a bit. 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice you plan to cook. Place wild rice, water (or stock), and salt in a saucepan with a lid over medium-high heat. Also, tread lightly; I’m pretty sure that no woman is interested in why you, as a man, think “black women” are fat. Cover it, boil it for 45-50 minutes. Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan. She is also certified in sports nutrition by Precision Nutrition. Is there a book of all the listed recipes I can purchase with a chart that way I can carry everything with me in my purse? Hell I’m so lost at this point you can charge me to answer my questions just to get caught up. Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water She now lives in New York with her husband and children, and is working on her 6th and 7th certifications because she likes having alphabet soup at the end of her name. This is the best recipes for wild rice Ive ever tasted. So, in order to cover my bases…. A cup of walnuts, a half-cup of cranberries, and a blend of a quarter-teaspoon of nutmeg with a tablespoon of butter for every 3 cups of cooked rice, and a healthy pinch of salt. You don’t want to have the rude awakening of pulling out a cup of rice with little critters growing in it. Breast Reduction…, What You Need to Know About Bloating, and…, Q&A Wednesday: The Truth About Six-Pack Abs, 25-Minute Meals: Corn, Chickpea, and Cod Ceviche, 25-Minute Meals: Zucchini Noodle Mediterranean Salad and Balsamic-Glazed…, I Finally Answer the Question, “What Do You…, Cravings and Deprivation Aren’t Quite What You Think…. You always, without a doubt, want to store your grains in a seal-top container. LOL. [3] X Research source Then I put it on top of my brown rice / wild rice blend. Keep it simple. Btw, i’m a dude – nice site and congrats on all your progress u look great, The irony of the “eat right for your blood type” thing is that if you ate according to ANY of those rubrics, you’d still be eating healthily and probably still lose weight. Remove from heat (keep covered) and steam for 10 minutes. Does a weight loss blog belong in a list of body positive spaces? As I’m preparing to share this post about how to cook wild rice, I realized that most people are far more likely to have access to a wild rice blend than an actual full bag of wild rice. Cover it, boil it for 45-50 minutes. Of course not, but…. The Beauty Shop: Losing Weight, Losing Hair –…, The Beauty Shop: Protecting Your Edges From Breakage…. Add rice mix, cover the pan, reduce heat, and simmer for 50 minutes. Bring your water to a rolling boil, dump your rice in, stir it one time – and no, you don’t want to rinse this before you cook it – and leave it alone. Turn the heat down to low and let is simmer for 40-45 minutes. Boil water. [2] X Research source Instead of water, use chicken, beef, or vegetable broth. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Turn the burner on high and bring the water to a boil. You’ll know its done once your wild rice grains have started splitting and showing their fluffy insides. It’s kind of a scam. 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice you plan to cook. Also like to do it this way with mushrooms, or add a can of black beans near the end. Copyright 2009 Erika Nicole Kendall, Bit Fitch Media | All rights reserved. You get the thickness and the heft of wild rice without the hefty price tag, and you also get a nice twist on your regular brown rice. You will know that it is cooked when some of the kernels are burst open. …but what if you’re an adventurous type, like me, and you don’t want to keep it simple? It’s just a nice, big combination of rices. Nothing too fancy. The proud leader of the #bgg2wlarmy, Erika Nicole Kendall writes food and fitness, body image and beauty, and more here at #bgg2wl. Remove pan from heat, add butter, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. You can add a bit of water at the end if it is still not done. Look for blends that don’t contain “polished,” “pearled,” “bleached,” “hulled,” or “husked” rices. If it’s just 10 or so lbs, then you may want to count; if not, it might not be that big of a deal. Especially not here. Thank You. Continue baking until the rice is tender and still moist, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer, and cook for 45 minutes. https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-wild-rice-on-the-stovetop-198709 I learned this the hard way. I make it risotto style. #ScaleFreeSpring Weight Loss Training Plan and Nutrition Guide, Weight Loss and Clean Eating Plan 2: Exploring Spices. Add more water or broth, if needed, and fluff the rice with a fork. Hey, I saw your site and I was just reading your article about why people think most black women are fat. Cover and bake at 350F for 1 hour. I’m confused I’m a newbie to the site (which is great btw) I am purchasing one of the meal plans and I have been printing articles all morning here, my question (which I am totally willing to donate $25 to the site for) am I counting calories with this new clean eating plan?