PERFECT HOLIDAY MEAL IDEA
VARIETY OFFSETS INFLAMMATION
Being used to diets, I assumed that I can’t have delicious hardy meals. But that is not so with metabolic balance.® Consuming the wide variety of foods on our plans is encouraged. Food variety provides maximum nutrition and helps to alleviate inflammation that can cause joint discomfort, digestive issues, sleep disorders, and more.
My food list from metabolic balance® includes pork. I never ate much pork. I was surprised to find that there were several cuts of pork on my plan, including ham. For some reason pork has special nutritional value for me. I have been missing out. Don’t eat pork or red meat?
I never cooked a pork shoulder roast before. I was up for the adventure. It was a generous cut weighing almost 2 pounds.
RECIPE FOR ROAST PORK
I looked up oven temperature and cooking time in an old cookbook I have. I made up the recipe. One of my favorite things to do.
Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking. Rub with sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Place on a rack in a shallow pan and cover with chopped fresh garlic (I used an entire head of garlic), dried rosemary, and thyme. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
PLACE ROAST IN THE OVEN
Lower the temperature to 325°F and place the pan on a center rack in the oven. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes per pound (add 5-10 minutes if it is a bone-in roast). Occasional basting is recommended. The ideal internal temperature for a pork shoulder cuts should be 185°F.
SAVORY APPLE SAUCE RECIPE
While the roast was cooking, I had time to consider side dishes. I hadn’t had my apple today. Apple sauce is good with pork. I decided to make some.
I chopped an apple into small pieces, skin and all, and put it in a sauce pan with 1 tablespoon of clarified butter*, a 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, a dash of allspice and cloves. I added a small amount of water. About 1/8 cup. Simmered until soft (about 20 minutes) and mash with a fork. I added a little too much water and it came out soupier than I would have liked. But it was tasty and a great compliment to my meal. (*Those in Phase 2 without oil omit the clarified butter.)
STEAMED VEGETABLE
I steamed some broccoli in a shallow pan with a bit of water for about 7 minutes, until it was bright green and still crisp.
As you can see, the results were delicious. The pork was tender and juicy. I had a few rye crackers to take advantage of the juice at the bottom of the plate. I had plenty to share and some left over for a future meal.
MEAL DEVIATION IS ENCOURAGED
Broccoli, for me, is a deviation from my plan. It not on my plan, but is part of the larger metabolic balance® list of foods. In Phases 3 & 4 we are encouraged to branch out and try different foods and see how we do. Sometimes this exploration is not as successful as others. We eat new foods once or twice a week, wait and listen to how our bodies responds. Sometimes problems occur, such as excessive tiredness, stomach distress, or achy joints. Adding new foods is an individual matter. We must explore for ourselves what works and what does not. Happily for me broccoli does not cause me problems. So I added it to my Phase 4 food list.
A WORD ABOUT PORTIONS
Food portions are part of the individualized menu plan. Some may have larger portions than others. Portions sizes always considered for raw, uncooked foods. When measuring a cooked meats, take 75% of what would be the normal portion. This accounts for the shrinkage that happens during the cooking process. During Phases 3 & 4 start gradually adding more to your portions. Find your balance.
APPLES
Apples are an important component in metabolic balance.® So important, that if someone does not agree to have an apple a day, they are not a candidate to for the program. Learn more about the importance of apples.
The metabolic balance® program is individualized according to your body’s unique chemistry. Additionally you can omit foods that you do not eat or are allergic to. So the plan is always a perfect fit for who you are. There is even a plan for vegetarians.
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