Now she has 'come out of the closet' and admits it.http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20561703,00.html
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Paula Dean has Type 2 Diabetes. The rumors have been flying for awhile
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It is sad, but not surprising....
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I guess we should wait and see exactly what she will do, but from what I read, she insists on not changing her "ways", and relying on drugs to take care of the problem
This part bothers me. No doubt a person will need drugs to lower cholesterol, control type 2 diabetes, but what is so hard about moderation?
You abuse your body, at some point it will hurt you. Watching her show the other day - she was cooking with the Pioneer Woman, and said something about never having less than 2 pounds of butter in her fridge. And of course, had a big laugh about it. Why would anyone at this day and age, insist on cooking this way and influencing a ton of people to do it?
no, thanks.
I wish she would take two approaches: the drugs AND a more sensible approach to cooking. No need to avoid all fat and sugar like the plague, but a little moderation could go a long way.
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I guess we should wait and see exactly what she will do, but from what I read, she insists on not changing her "ways", and relying on drugs to take care of the problem
This part bothers me. No doubt a person will need drugs to lower cholesterol, control type 2 diabetes, but what is so hard about moderation?
You abuse your body, at some point it will hurt you. Watching her show the other day - she was cooking with the Pioneer Woman, and said something about never having less than 2 pounds of butter in her fridge. And of course, had a big laugh about it. Why would anyone at this day and age, insist on cooking this way and influencing a ton of people to do it?
no, thanks.
I wish she would take two approaches: the drugs AND a more sensible approach to cooking. No need to avoid all fat and sugar like the plague, but a little moderation could go a long way.
That's my issue. She is a role model, weather she wants to believe that.
She has shown how a single mom can show her strength while overcome hardship. She figured out how make a living and keep her family close at the same time. Would be good if she took the same type of approach to this. Show the world that a strong, southern woman can learn to moderate and become healthier.
I know several people that struggle with Type 2. One has lost the sight in one eye and is losing the sight in the other eye because he didn't take care of himself.
She has shown how a single mom can show her strength while overcome hardship. She figured out how make a living and keep her family close at the same time. Would be good if she took the same type of approach to this. Show the world that a strong, southern woman can learn to moderate and become healthier.
I know several people that struggle with Type 2. One has lost the sight in one eye and is losing the sight in the other eye because he didn't take care of himself.
I was wrong....
.... I just saw that in her partnership with the drug company, she states her intention of adapting her cooking style
so, I guess more power to her!
and Sally should investigate things more carefully before shooting her big mouth out (or is it off?) I am never sure of some prepositions.... cut me some slack smileys/wink.gif
.... I just saw that in her partnership with the drug company, she states her intention of adapting her cooking style
so, I guess more power to her!
and Sally should investigate things more carefully before shooting her big mouth out (or is it off?) I am never sure of some prepositions.... cut me some slack smileys/wink.gif
melissa-dallas
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She's not the only heavy cook who is popular
How do you know that some of the others aren't either? That they just haven't gotten outed? Battali and LaGasse both come to mind. Perhaps Italian is just more politically correct. Pasta in large amounts is just as bad for you as some of the things Paula cooks. I keep hearing people making remarks about the butter in her cooking. It is the CARBS folks, not the butter.
How do you know that some of the others aren't either? That they just haven't gotten outed? Battali and LaGasse both come to mind. Perhaps Italian is just more politically correct. Pasta in large amounts is just as bad for you as some of the things Paula cooks. I keep hearing people making remarks about the butter in her cooking. It is the CARBS folks, not the butter.
Here is what I think...the shows on the Food Network and Cooking channel are entertainment shows
A few teach good cooking, proper hygiene, etc. Paula Dean has her dogs roaming around the kitchen, (I love dogs, and yes ours are in the kitchen from time to time, but not when I am cooking)she also wears her large rings while in the kitchen(I was taught not to wear jewelry when cooking, for several reasons) she uses pounds of butter, cream, and other calorie-laden ingredients, and entertains us very well doing it. I have made some of her recipes, by adapting them to use less fat, and they turn out just fine. We are the ones who make the choices in our lives and how we live it, not those on the screen who are paid to entertain us.
Even tiny Giada, Delaurentis who makes delicious Italian foods, uses butter, cream, cheese. I read that she is big on portion control and only eats 1/2 cup of pasta at the most. Sometimes 1/4 cup.
These words came from her and not from a her
cookbook editor.
I know several folks who are diabetic, and they are not overweight, never have been and have always eaten healthy. I live next door to a gentleman who is 86 years old. He has always had a huge garden, grows tons of fruits and has veggies all summer. They eat very healthy. I don't think he has ever had one extra pound on his body.
A few teach good cooking, proper hygiene, etc. Paula Dean has her dogs roaming around the kitchen, (I love dogs, and yes ours are in the kitchen from time to time, but not when I am cooking)she also wears her large rings while in the kitchen(I was taught not to wear jewelry when cooking, for several reasons) she uses pounds of butter, cream, and other calorie-laden ingredients, and entertains us very well doing it. I have made some of her recipes, by adapting them to use less fat, and they turn out just fine. We are the ones who make the choices in our lives and how we live it, not those on the screen who are paid to entertain us.
Even tiny Giada, Delaurentis who makes delicious Italian foods, uses butter, cream, cheese. I read that she is big on portion control and only eats 1/2 cup of pasta at the most. Sometimes 1/4 cup.
These words came from her and not from a her
cookbook editor.
I know several folks who are diabetic, and they are not overweight, never have been and have always eaten healthy. I live next door to a gentleman who is 86 years old. He has always had a huge garden, grows tons of fruits and has veggies all summer. They eat very healthy. I don't think he has ever had one extra pound on his body.
It all depends on the person...
...for someone with cholesterol problems, fat is a serious concern. It's not just a matter of being overweight.
For chefs like Batali and Lagasse, it is actually impossible to separate excessive fat from excessive carbs, as their meals often include over-use of both. Same with Paula Deen, once you do the math, it goes beyond excessive fat.
At some point, maybe people will come to their senses and change their minds about "never trust a skinny chef". It is more or less ingrained in people's idea that a thin chef cannot possibly be good smileys/wink.gif
Now "reality TV" will also capitalize on fat chefs, as they struggle to lose weight in front of the cameras, while keeping their jobs in front of the stove!
what a world we live in!
...for someone with cholesterol problems, fat is a serious concern. It's not just a matter of being overweight.
For chefs like Batali and Lagasse, it is actually impossible to separate excessive fat from excessive carbs, as their meals often include over-use of both. Same with Paula Deen, once you do the math, it goes beyond excessive fat.
At some point, maybe people will come to their senses and change their minds about "never trust a skinny chef". It is more or less ingrained in people's idea that a thin chef cannot possibly be good smileys/wink.gif
Now "reality TV" will also capitalize on fat chefs, as they struggle to lose weight in front of the cameras, while keeping their jobs in front of the stove!
what a world we live in!
Oh, I totally agree with you!
For the most part the recipes in FoodTV are not the stuff I'd like to cook at home. Giada is in great shape, but when I make her recipes, I find myself cutting the amount of cheese in half or more. I also heard she is great in portion control, so more power to her. She loves her chocolate, and clearly knows how to indulge in it just enough to be happy smileys/wink.gif
For the most part the recipes in FoodTV are not the stuff I'd like to cook at home. Giada is in great shape, but when I make her recipes, I find myself cutting the amount of cheese in half or more. I also heard she is great in portion control, so more power to her. She loves her chocolate, and clearly knows how to indulge in it just enough to be happy smileys/wink.gif
melissa-dallas
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My dogs (and cats) were always in the kitchen. As long as they're not on the counter
what difference does it make? It would be a little hard to keep them out when the door to the back yard and their food bowls were in the kitchen. If you have a 1300 sq. ft. house keeping them out of the kitchen certainly doesn't keep the hair out of it.
what difference does it make? It would be a little hard to keep them out when the door to the back yard and their food bowls were in the kitchen. If you have a 1300 sq. ft. house keeping them out of the kitchen certainly doesn't keep the hair out of it.
steve2-in-la
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Hey, MARTHA has her dogs and cats in the kitchen. That makes it kosher for me.
steve2-in-la
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I think the days of the fat chef are waning. It's a physically demanding job and if you take a look
at the chefs who are still actively cooking; Charlie Trotter, Thomas Keller, John Besh, Grant Achatz, Chris Cosentino, Eric Ripert, David Meyer, Suzanne Goin and David Chang (to name a few) you're not going to see alot of extra poundage. Not to mention all the sous and line chefs who work on their feet, 14 hour days in 130 degree kitchens.
The "fat chef" as an icon, is a figure of the past. Anyone who thinks differently might want to take a closer look.
at the chefs who are still actively cooking; Charlie Trotter, Thomas Keller, John Besh, Grant Achatz, Chris Cosentino, Eric Ripert, David Meyer, Suzanne Goin and David Chang (to name a few) you're not going to see alot of extra poundage. Not to mention all the sous and line chefs who work on their feet, 14 hour days in 130 degree kitchens.
The "fat chef" as an icon, is a figure of the past. Anyone who thinks differently might want to take a closer look.
melissa-dallas
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I'm just saying Paula's baking recipes aren't any more evil
than any of the other baking recipes we are always posting here. This isn't the weight watchers cooking board. I just feel like part of it is being snobby about it being Southern cooking. Her mac & cheese isn't any fatter than lots of the other ones I've seen here. We've posted lots of fried chicken and pulled pork recipes here. It is just that people don't like her. I've always got a couple of pounds of butter in my fridge too. I bake all the time. Doesn't mean I eat it all by myself.
than any of the other baking recipes we are always posting here. This isn't the weight watchers cooking board. I just feel like part of it is being snobby about it being Southern cooking. Her mac & cheese isn't any fatter than lots of the other ones I've seen here. We've posted lots of fried chicken and pulled pork recipes here. It is just that people don't like her. I've always got a couple of pounds of butter in my fridge too. I bake all the time. Doesn't mean I eat it all by myself.
totally agree. I think she's being singled out, because they have to pick on someone. Also,
there's a double standard, as per usual. The male chefs you mentioned, such as Mario Batali and Emeril LaGasse are FAT, but no one says a word about their cooking. It seems only the female heavy chefs are targeted, such as Paula, Ina Garten, etc.
Anyway, none of these chefs are calling their cooking lowfat or healthy - People are free to make whichever recipes they wish, just as they're free to eat at McDonald's, etc., or not. But no, they'd rather blame McDonald's for their obese children, instead of taking the responsibility on themselves to feed their children correctly.
Moderation is the key - period.
Oh, and I also keep at least 2 pounds of butter in my house for my baking needs.
there's a double standard, as per usual. The male chefs you mentioned, such as Mario Batali and Emeril LaGasse are FAT, but no one says a word about their cooking. It seems only the female heavy chefs are targeted, such as Paula, Ina Garten, etc.
Anyway, none of these chefs are calling their cooking lowfat or healthy - People are free to make whichever recipes they wish, just as they're free to eat at McDonald's, etc., or not. But no, they'd rather blame McDonald's for their obese children, instead of taking the responsibility on themselves to feed their children correctly.
Moderation is the key - period.
Oh, and I also keep at least 2 pounds of butter in my house for my baking needs.