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  • 04-07-2015 9:41am
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    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭


    Like most people I am sure I try to eat healthily especially but get fed up with chicken and my husband does not like fish, we both love meat and lamb and pork but i know its not good to eat these every night, just wondered what do other people do to get a proper balance.


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    P. Breathnach
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    You could buy fish and give him the vegetarian option.

    How about duck, rabbit, or guinea fowl?


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    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    Nope that would not work I am afraid he likes something substantial.... duck he loves, now that is an idea.... not happy about poor little rabbits.... or the idea of guinea fowl.


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    Dog walker 1234
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    What about moving away from the meat, veg, potato dinner and go with eggs for protein. So perhaps an omelette with salad / veg. Maybe not substantial enough but I feel full after it! :)


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    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    Mmmmm.... he is not that keen on eggs......Ahhhhh......the duck idea is great though....


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    ElleEm
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    You could try quorn instead of mince in bolognaise or lasagne. I love veggie burgers, so you could try making them. You could also make veggie curry. I find adding chickpeas and sweet potatoes makes it 'fuller' and I don't miss the meat.


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    The Hill Billy
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    What sort of fish does he not like? There is a huge difference in texture & taste depending on the variety of fish. For example, mackerel, hake, salmon & monkfish are all wildly different to each other. Not to mention shellfish.

    You could also consider offal for variety - kidney, liver, tripe, crubeens, etc. Not to mention venison or game, but that is largely seasonal.

    I find chickpeas & cauliflower great ways of bulking up meals in place of meat - especially curries.


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    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    He does not like any fish..... like the idea of offal not sure they are that healthy.


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    P. Breathnach
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    Zelda247 wrote: »
    He does not like any fish..... like the idea of offal not sure they are that healthy.
    No particular health problems with offal.


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    Kovu
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    Zelda247 wrote: »
    He does not like any fish..... like the idea of offal not sure they are that healthy.

    You couldn't get healthier or cheaper pieces of meat than offal. Rich in protein, A & B vitamins and the middle bits as I call them (kidney, heart & liver in particular) are packed with iron.
    Pigs & lambs liver is lovely fried slowly in olive oil, lamb kidneys sliced in half on toast, stuffed lamb heart......I could go on! Tongue is a slightly more scary option but simmered for a few hours in stock (I brine mine for a day or two first) and sliced up, it's delicious.

    God now I want liver and all I have is roast chicken :pac:


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    duploelabs
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    Zelda247 wrote: »
    He does not like any fish..... like the idea of offal not sure they are that healthy.

    The only issue that might have existed is from the CJD scare a few years back, however that ban on spinal produce has been lifted and no risk exists. Brains..... Nom


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    The Hill Billy
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    It would appear that a lot of the suggestions for variety are non-runners for either you or your husband. Duck being the sole exception.

    So how about pizza? Make your own & add whatever variety of healthy toppings that suit you both.

    You could also consider varying how you cook foods that you do like. Steaming, stir-frying, braising, roasting, barbecuing/grilling, etc.

    Buy a couple of cookbooks & experiment.


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    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    yes, think a cookbook is in order, thanks for your tips guys, much appreciated all.


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    Mellor
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    Lean pork and beef is not significantly different to chicken tbh


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    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    Do you think so.... we both love lean pork and beef and I always cut of as much fat as I can from meat. When I was a kid in the 60's my Mam drowned everything in Fat she loved fatty food and meat and as a result I can't bear any fat on meat, I even cut the fat off rashers and only eat the lean.


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    The Hill Billy
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    If you are looking for guidance on your diet - I'd suggest trying the Nutrition & Diet forum.


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