One of the most
difficult things I find while working on yachts is maintaining a strict diet
plan. We work long hours, have infrequent breaks and at the end of the day,
exhaustion. And Exercise? Pull this, lift or climb that; yacht work is a
workout program in itself. But where we tend to stray off course (pun intended) is
with our dietary intake.
While trying to lose
weight by cutting your calorie and carbohydrate intake, cravings can be
subconscious triggers. A burger or
sandwich will satisfy that craving, yet blows your whole regime. Lettuce wraps
are a great solution for staying on a plan. By simply substituting your bun or
bread for a lettuce leaf, you save calories and carbs and can have a healthier
version of your favorite meal. For instance, the average burger contains around
53 grams of carbohydrate, nearly all of which come from the bun, so by cutting
this out, you automatically save yourself around 200 calories. Conversely, a serving
of lettuce contains less than 3 grams of carbohydrates. You also get the added
benefits of the vitamins and minerals from the lettuce. So drop the bun and
wrap your head around lettuce.
INGREDIENTS:
Cooking spray
1 lb. ground chicken (or pork)1/2 c. thin vertical slices red onion
1/3 c. finely chopped green onions
3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tbsp. fish sauce
1 tbsp. minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tsp chili paste with garlic (or substitute Sriracha chili)
2 tbsp. dry-roasted peanuts (lightly salted)
2 tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro
1/2 head romaine or bib lettuce, separated into leaves
PREPARATION:
