Why only green peppers?

[Sarina D]

Re: Why only green peppers?

The list I have was from this site, sorry it wasnt the induction list, it was the list which converts cups into either grams or oz's.

Thanks x

No worries Sandra...don't feel you need to apologize...it's good to clarify and ask those questions. I remember when I first read about peppers I actually wondered the same thing...so you're not alone in this one girl

Ohhhhh, yes Mary...lovin' those red ones too! I have found the orange ones to be a weeee bit on the sweeter side. I always found them to be my "dessert treat" (as I'm alergic to so many other things and am very limited in the dessert options!). I could eat an orange pepper like an apple...however, all in moderation!

Cheers!
Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 168.8 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

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[Shrew2u]

Re: Why only green peppers?

They probably specify green ones just because they are the most common and, I think, best tasting.

Blasphemy! Orange bell peppers are the bomb!

[Shrew2u]

Re: Why only green peppers?

Ohhhhh, yes Mary...lovin' those red ones too! I have found the orange ones to be a weeee bit on the sweeter side. I always found them to be my "dessert treat" (as I'm alergic to so many other things and am very limited in the dessert options!). I could eat an orange pepper like an apple...however, all in moderation!

LOL - I wrote my comment before I saw yours!

[mission to lose]

Re: Why only green peppers?

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What apage of beauty!

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[not2late]

Re: Why only green peppers?

I L.O.V.E. peppers! AT a local warehouse club store, there's a long red cubanelle pepper called an "ancient sweet". Delicious! I stuff the pepper with cream cheese and cheddar or gruyere or a good goat cheese and roast it in the oven until the cheese is melted. It's so rich and wonderful.

[Sarina D]

Re: Why only green peppers?

LOL - I wrote my comment before I saw yours!

I'm right there with you Shrew...there's nothing better (in my limited food opinion LOL!!) than sitting down to a big, crisp orange pepper!!!!!

LOVE THEM!!!!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 168.8 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

My personal Journey -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-done-yet.html (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!)

My Journal -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-valleys.html (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys)

[Sarina D]

Re: Why only green peppers?

I L.O.V.E. peppers! AT a local warehouse club store, there's a long red cubanelle pepper called an "ancient sweet". Delicious! I stuff the pepper with cream cheese and cheddar or gruyere or a good goat cheese and roast it in the oven until the cheese is melted. It's so rich and wonderful.

Ohhhhhhh that sounds AMAZING....man alive, I wish I wasn't allergic to dairy!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 168.8 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

My personal Journey -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-done-yet.html (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!)

My Journal -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-valleys.html (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys)

[liv]

Re: Why only green peppers?

Only green peppers would have been sad. I love red peppers - buy them in big bags and eat loads. Glad we could help you Sandra.
You could stuff the peppers with meat Sarina - that is pretty good I like mine raw or maybe sauteed.

[Sarina D]

Re: Why only green peppers?

Only green peppers would have been sad. I love red peppers - buy them in big bags and eat loads. Glad we could help you Sandra.
You could stuff the peppers with meat Sarina - that is pretty good I like mine raw or maybe sauteed.

Hi Liv,

I tried stuffing mine with meat and some onions but the meat was a little dry, however, I got to thinking and decided to saute onions WITH zucchini (I LOVE sauteed zucchini..it's soooo creamy) and it actually made the meat pretty moist! Just thought I would share that in case someone else runs into the same issue regarding dry meat. Ohhhh, I also added some eggs too.

I'm with you....I like mine raw as well!!!

I also really enjoy frying up some orange pepper in the morning and cracking eggs over top of them and letting them cook...mmmmm. Sounds pretty plain but I really enjoy it.

Sarina
--------------
Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 168.8 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

My personal Journey -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-done-yet.html (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!)

My Journal -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-valleys.html (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys)

[2big4mysize]

Re: Why only green peppers?

good to know there are other folk who eat peppers like candy LOL y'all should have seen the reactions I got around here when I posted that was my induction dessert

[Elizellen]

Re: Why only green peppers?

I agree - cut in bitesized pieces and sprinkled with a little sea salt to bring out the flavour the sweet red pointed ones are my 'candy' too

And if I really cannot be bothered to prepare a cooked meal in the evenings after the gym I often have meat and edam cheese rollups accompanied with raw red peppers. YUMMY!!

[not2late]

Re: Why only green peppers?

Ohhhhhhh that sounds AMAZING....man alive, I wish I wasn't allergic to dairy!

Sarina
------------------
Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 168.8 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

My personal Journey -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-done-yet.html (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!)

My Journal -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-valleys.html (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys)

Slice the peppers, lightly coat them with oil, put them in the oven and bake until they are softened. Remove them, peel (if you want, the peels remove easily), arrange attractively on a plate, then sprinkle over lemon juice, salt, pepper, and a good olive oil. (Or pour over a vinaigrette.) Serve warm or room temperature. If you like capers, a few of those scattered about won't hurt either.

[blueberrylady]

Re: Why only green peppers?

I love them too and often eat them right off the plant in the garden! But I don't dare store them in the fridge because my dh says he can taste them in everything else that's in there with them. So I occasionally buy just one and eat it right away. They give him heartburn.

[not2late]

Re: Why only green peppers?

I love them too and often eat them right off the plant in the garden!

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one in the world who stands in the garden eating my fruits and veggies right off the plant!

One year I held a dinner party where I planted a variety of lettuces into several planters. I thought it would be a cute idea for everyone to pick their own salad greens...I mean, people gush about having fresh salad: what could be more fresh than pucking the greens right onto your plate? Well....maybe if my guests were more adventurous and open minded, it would have been a hit...

PS.....I don't think the folks in ADBB were too surprized about 2Big's pepper dessert. I think what shocked more people was 2Big's "I need something sweet" craving solver: every time you get a sweet craving, pop a few jalapeno pepper slices into your mouth.

[2big4mysize]

Re: Why only green peppers?

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one in the world who stands in the garden eating my fruits and veggies right off the plant!

One year I held a dinner party where I planted a variety of lettuces into several planters. I thought it would be a cute idea for everyone to pick their own salad greens...I mean, people gush about having fresh salad: what could be more fresh than pucking the greens right onto your plate? Well....maybe if my guests were more adventurous and open minded, it would have been a hit...

PS.....I don't think the folks in ADBB were too surprized about 2Big's pepper dessert. I think what shocked more people was 2Big's "I need something sweet" craving solver: every time you get a sweet craving, pop a few jalapeno pepper slices into your mouth.

ROFL Actually it was ...eat a hot pepper cause then all you will crave is ice water!