KathyClark wrote:Hello from Alabama. I listened to a very compelling webinar or speech by Dr McDougall and as a result
I purchased "The Starch Solution".
Welcome!
Be sure to explore the main web site using the links above. You'll get a lot of information in both written and video form. Start with the Quick Start page, especially the videos by Mary McDougall on how to cook and how to eat away from home.
We are use to eating baked potatoes with butter and sour cream. and or loaded with cheese.
So what do you put on a baked potatoe.
Here's a list of idea from the old McDougall forum on VegSource. I know it's here in these message boards, too, but the search for "potato toppings" brought up over a thousand pages, so it's easier to link to this one:
http://www.vegsource.com/talk/mcdougall ... 17616.htmlWe also use Almond Milk. Is this ok?
As long as the ONLY ingredients are almonds and water. Avoid plant milks with additives, like sugars, salt or oils.
We are trying to give up on things like icecream, cheese. So this is going to be hard to do, but I am so
tired of feeling bad.
A good ice cream substitute is to take frozen bananas and stick them in a blender or food processor, or an appliance called a Yonanas machine. You can add other fruits in, too.
As for cheese, there are many, many cheese substitute recipes out there that use nutritional yeast for that cheesy smell and flavor. It takes some getting used to if you're a cheese addict, but in time your tastes adapt.
Be sure to look over the Recipes section on the web site (Drop down link under Education) to find thousands of recipes for this WOE (way of eating) that'll suit anyone's tastes. There are even videos of a handful of recipes, and printable recipe cards. And check out the Store section for other books by Dr. McDougall, and videos of lectures and cooking from both him and his wife Mary, and loads from the McDougall program dietitian Jeff Novick, who has his own set of cooking DVD's out, the Fast Food series (all meals ready in 10 minutes or less).
It may seem overwhelming at first, but as soon as you find a handful of meals you and your husband enjoy, it'll be easy. Start off with simple things, like oatmeal or hash brown potatoes for breakfast, soup, salad or sandwiches (or leftovers) for lunch, and a few baked potatoes with one of the toppings on it for dinner. The topping can be as simple as gravy or Right Foods soup cup, or as complex as a thick soup or chili. It goes even quicker if you keep already cooked baked potatoes in the refrigerator and just heat them up for meals and even snacks. Make a veggie or side salad to go with it and you're done. No need to spend hours in the kitchen unless you want to.
So, again, welcome, and have fun exploring the site and enjoying your new found healthy way of living.
I have since restrained myself, in the sense of a far more varied menu, but maybe tomorrow morning for breakfast...we'll see. 
