Comments on: Recipe: Indian Spiced Lentil Burgers

By: Terri-Lynne

Terri-Lynne — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:42:05 +0000

Hi. I was a grade ahead of Rob through school and I somehow found him on Facebook, I think. Anyways, I’ve been encouraged and challenged at the change he made in his life with the weight loss and healthy eating. I lost 50 pounds after having our 7 kids and was looking and feeling great. A few years ago though, my thyroid basically quit working and it’s been an uphill battle that I feel like I’m losing at times with keeping the weight from all coming back. My question is how does one eat differently as to maximize weight loss, but still keep the metabolism rate working? I enjoy tae bo, walking and swimming. I grind my own flour, make almost everything with that stone ground flour, use canola oil or olive oil, avoid white sugars and flours, etc., and yet I sometimes feel I’m losing the fight. What would you recommend? What should I be changing? Thanks.

By: Mr. Meltdown

Mr. Meltdown — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:42:20 +0000

Now that recipe sounds so good I will buy the ingredients tonight and try it. Since I am now into healthy eating and trying to lose weight I need good stuff like this. Thanks for sharing! Oh yea I looooooooooove this blog!!

Best regards,

Mr. Meltdown

By: Darlene

Darlene — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:52:25 +0000

Coconut oil IS a healthy fat. You need some fat in your diet but the good kind. Coconut is the best for cooking. It heats to a high temperate without smoking and doesn’t go rancid.

Try not thinking about calories but what does your body need to function. It needs three things: protein (big debate but I follow about 10% which is what some experts say is all or more than you need), carbohydrates (vegetables/fruits, grains, etc – NOT breads, pasta) and fats. You need fat in your diet.

I follow this:

protein 10%
fat 10-20%
carbs – the rest

By: Christina

Christina — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:56:19 +0000

If you do not want to use any oil, you can use a non stick pan. They will cook well that way as well.

By: Lose weight for life

Lose weight for life — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:29:45 +0000

What about the coconut oil? That sounds like it would be pretty high in calories. Are there any substitutes or do you think it is healthy as is?

By: Darlene

Darlene — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:22:49 +0000

thanks – of course it’s good for you. There’s nothing in there that isn’t.

By: Lose weight for life

Lose weight for life — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:44:57 +0000

Really good recipe. You wonder if it could possibly be good for you as tastes so good. But lentils are very healthy. Winner

By: Darlene

Darlene — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:34:01 +0000

glad you enjoyed it!

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:26:05 +0000

Well, this might be my favourite one yet. Of course, this is spicier then the green lentil burger which was until now my favourite. I was worried because I thought it might be too spicy but its quite nice. Put this in a spelt pita with some fresh lettuce or whatever you like and serve with fresh cukes ..you have lunch! Now you have Indian food without the fat or sauces.. Love it!