Talapia fish

sherrymyra · 03-12-2011, 09:00 AM

I am thinking of using talapia. I know it is not on the approved food list though.

Any thoughts on this on the protocal?

Nyna · 03-12-2011, 09:34 AM

I have tilapia fillets almost every single day and LOVE it! I believe it is on the allowed list? I broil mine with spices and half a lemon juice.

sherrymyra · 03-12-2011, 09:39 AM

It's not on my plans list.

Supposedly on Simeons list of approved foods.

It seems like it should be fine but I hate to screw things up by eating it if I shouldn't.

Lost and Found · 03-12-2011, 09:44 AM

Simeon's "Pounds and Inches" says: "100 grams fresh white fish." But no: "Salmon, eel, tuna, herring, dried or pickled fish are not allowed."

I lost 28 pounds in my first round, and I ate broiled tilapia for dinner every day. This round I will be having tilapia, again. Hope this helps.

mirroravoider · 03-12-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sherrymyra

I am thinking of using talapia. I know it is not on the approved food list though.

Any thoughts on this on the protocal?

No reason not to eat tilapia. It's not specifically listed in the allowed foods, but there would be no reason to. If it's not one of the types of fish to avoid, it's fine.

What I like about tilapia is that you can buy it in a bag of individually packaged frozen fillets that are naturally about 100 grams each (because the normal size of the fish). I got mine at Walmart, but probably available lots of other places also. It's pretty cheap too - another plus

sherrymyra · 03-12-2011, 10:04 AM

This does help alot. It eases my mind about it not being listed.

I am currently eating "flounder" from Walmart. It is not like the typical flounder that stores usually sell. It is the type that falls apart and gets a bit mushy while cooking. I think only Walmart sells that particular type. I'm sure it is because it is the type not normally eaten by people, used more in dog or horse food. It is edible but kind of not appetizing.

So I am going to try the tilapia.

jabbok · 03-12-2011, 10:27 AM

What kind of taste does it have and how do you cook it so it doesn't smell up the whole house my husband doesn't like the smell of fish so I haven't eaten any.

Lost and Found · 03-12-2011, 10:42 AM

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What kind of taste does it have and how do you cook it so it doesn't smell up the whole house my husband doesn't like the smell of fish so I haven't eaten any.

It doesn't taste "bad." (The tilapia) I like salmon better, but that is not allowed on protocol. It's funny, but I kinda' look forward to it...after having the chicken....which gets difficult to even look at...let alone swallow...after a while (atleast for me).

I broil mine. Once on the pan, I use sea salt and pepper, and squeeze lemon on it. Then, when I turn it, do the same thing with the seasonings and lemon. It doesn't take too long under the broiler. In fact, make sure that it doesn't get over cooked, and it will be much more moist. It's really good served up with some asparagus, and strawberries for dessert.

mirroravoider · 03-12-2011, 11:21 AM

Tilapia is a mild fish - and not too smelly

As Lost and Found mentions in her post, don't overcook it or it will dry out and fall apart. Broil or grill only about 2-3 min. on both sides (broiling works best for me).

trudylee · 03-12-2011, 11:28 AM

We started having Tilapia about 2 times a week...and we love it so much...it doesnt smell up the house..its not a fishy taste...and now being in phase 2 we will be having it alot more for sure..My husband and kids really like so it makes it easy to make a meal for the whole family..i have been doing the drops since tuesday march 8th...down 5 pounds so far!!

mirroravoider · 03-12-2011, 11:37 AM

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We started having Tilapia about 2 times a week...and we love it so much...it doesnt smell up the house..its not a fishy taste...and now being in phase 2 we will be having it alot more for sure..My husband and kids really like so it makes it easy to make a meal for the whole family..i have been doing the drops since tuesday march 8th...down 5 pounds so far!!

5 lbs. in less than 5 days!! Wow, that is fabulous. Keep up the great work!

Nyna · 03-12-2011, 11:45 AM

I LOVE the Tilapia fillets from Aldi(frozen) and they are under $5 a bag!!!

jabbok · 03-12-2011, 12:06 PM

Ok it sounds like I should be able to cook it without it smelling up the house, I will go to walmart to get it.

Thanks for all the help with this I just need a change from chicken and beef.

Lost and Found · 03-12-2011, 12:24 PM

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Ok it sounds like I should be able to cook it without it smelling up the house, I will go to walmart to get it.

Thanks for all the help with this I just need a change from chicken and beef.

If you have a "Super Wal-Mart" where you are at, it's over in the frozen seafood area.

I need a change too. Think that I will try out the shrimp, and see what that does to me. BUT...I have enjoyed my chicken alot more, now that I boiled it in broth for the cooking method. I was eating it only broiled, or grilled. Since it has been winter, that means that it has been broiled. After a while it's like having to "forcefully" swallow...it's so dry.

This diet has ruined broiled chicken for me.

Although, maybe, with the skin on...it wouldn't be so dry.

jabbok · 03-12-2011, 12:28 PM

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If you have a "Super Wal-Mart" where you are at, it's over in the frozen seafood area.
I need a change too. Think that I will try out the shrimp, and see what that does to me. BUT...I have enjoyed my chicken alot more, now that I boiled it in broth for the cooking method. I was eating it only broiled, or grilled. Since it has been winter, that means that it has been broiled. After a while it's like having to "forcefully" swallow...it's so dry.

This diet has ruined broiled chicken for me.

Although, maybe, with the skin on...it wouldn't be so dry.

Good to know we do have a Super Walmart, I will have to get lemons as well. What veggies are best with fish?

Lost and Found · 03-12-2011, 12:40 PM

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Good to know we do have a Super Walmart, I will have to get lemons as well. What veggies are best with fish?

I love asparagus with it. Do you like asparagus? Yummy!!!! That is one veggie that I can never get sick of.

jabbok · 03-12-2011, 01:16 PM

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I love asparagus with it. Do you like asparagus? Yummy!!!! That is one veggie that I can never get sick of.

Yes I love asparagus I will have to buy more, do you boil yours or cook it in the oven?

Lost and Found · 03-12-2011, 01:23 PM

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Yes I love asparagus I will have to buy more, do you boil yours or cook it in the oven?

On P2, I steam it. When not on P2,

....I love it basted with olive oil and either grilled, or broiled. Or floating in butter with crumbled bacon, and parm cheese.

jabbok · 03-12-2011, 01:38 PM

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On P2, I steam it. When not on P2,

....I love it basted with olive oil and either grilled, or broiled. Or floating in butter with crumbled bacon, and parm cheese. :laugh:

oh yummy now you have me drooling.

Lost and Found · 03-12-2011, 01:44 PM

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oh yummy now you have me drooling.

It's the P2 drool!!!!

mirroravoider · 03-12-2011, 02:12 PM

Yes, asparagus and fish go together great by the way. To me, it goes with anything - love it! My favorite veggie on this diet.

sherrymyra · 03-12-2011, 02:45 PM

Tilapia it is then. With asparagus. Yum.

aBuck · 03-12-2011, 03:44 PM

I love tilapia and asparagus. These are two things that I refused to try before beginning protocol and now they're two of my favorite foods. I eat both about every other day. I only eat the chicken maybe 5 times a week. I get really tired of it. Especially since the first two rounds I did I ate only chicken and then one serving of beef every other day. BORING!

trudylee · 03-13-2011, 01:47 PM

Thats pretty much what i make it with ...asparagus...my favorite...and for the rest of the family i make them rice or lipton side kicks or something...i make sure to buy a kind i dont like ..like the stroganoff one...so i wont want it..lol

dawnyama · 03-13-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sherrymyra

I am thinking of using talapia. I know it is not on the approved food list though.

Any thoughts on this on the protocal?

It is my go to fish on protocol. It is a white fish and after 6 rounds, I have lost well using it. I love it so much because I buy it when it is buy one get one free at my Bi-Lo all the time.

Love it!!

HexaTheAmazon · 03-13-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sherrymyra

I am thinking of using talapia. I know it is not on the approved food list though.

Any thoughts on this on the protocal?

I Believe all "white meat" fish are allowed. I also eat Talapia and it is delicious. I put mine in FF low sodium chicken broth and boil it for about 5-7 minutes and use it as a soup. I season it quite a bit and it comes out great. Good Luck

HexaTheAmazon · 03-13-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jabbok

What kind of taste does it have and how do you cook it so it doesn't smell up the whole house my husband doesn't like the smell of fish so I haven't eaten any.

If you season it well it tastes awesome. It is not an overwhelming fish. My first love is Salmon steaks however, the talapia is doing fine. I also eat whitting. I believe this is also a fresh white fish. I would rather have fish than chicken. Chicken breast for any length in time is difficult for me. The protocol also lists, shrimp, lobster and crab. Nice choices.....

sherrymyra · 03-13-2011, 04:21 PM

Actually I only eat fish and chicken. Tilapia will be a nice change from the so called flounder I was eating.

Tracy_A · 03-13-2011, 06:54 PM

I just can't seem to bring myself to eat it... the only fish I like is the kind you get from Long John Silvers or Cptn D's.. you know.. heavy battered and deep fried..lol.. just never really been a fan of fish.

dina123 · 03-15-2011, 08:58 AM

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03-12-2011, 09:34 AM	#2
Nyna Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southeast Posts: 1,198 Gallery: Nyna	I have tilapia fillets almost every single day and LOVE it! I believe it is on the allowed list? I broil mine with spices and half a lemon juice.

03-12-2011, 09:39 AM	#3
sherrymyra Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 484 Gallery: sherrymyra	It's not on my plans list. Supposedly on Simeons list of approved foods. It seems like it should be fine but I hate to screw things up by eating it if I shouldn't.

03-12-2011, 09:44 AM	#4
Lost and Found Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,151 Gallery: Lost and Found	Simeon's "Pounds and Inches" says: "100 grams fresh white fish." But no: "Salmon, eel, tuna, herring, dried or pickled fish are not allowed." I lost 28 pounds in my first round, and I ate broiled tilapia for dinner every day. This round I will be having tilapia, again. Hope this helps.

03-12-2011, 10:04 AM	#6
sherrymyra Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 484 Gallery: sherrymyra	This does help alot. It eases my mind about it not being listed. I am currently eating "flounder" from Walmart. It is not like the typical flounder that stores usually sell. It is the type that falls apart and gets a bit mushy while cooking. I think only Walmart sells that particular type. I'm sure it is because it is the type not normally eaten by people, used more in dog or horse food. It is edible but kind of not appetizing. So I am going to try the tilapia.

03-12-2011, 10:27 AM	#7
jabbok Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: canada Posts: 7,814 Gallery: jabbok	What kind of taste does it have and how do you cook it so it doesn't smell up the whole house my husband doesn't like the smell of fish so I haven't eaten any.

03-12-2011, 11:21 AM	#9
mirroravoider Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 831 Gallery: mirroravoider Stats: R2: size 14/size 14/size 8 WOE: hhcg Start Date: 12/06/12 - 166/162/135	Tilapia is a mild fish - and not too smelly As Lost and Found mentions in her post, don't overcook it or it will dry out and fall apart. Broil or grill only about 2-3 min. on both sides (broiling works best for me).

03-12-2011, 11:28 AM	#10
trudylee Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 8 Gallery: trudylee	We started having Tilapia about 2 times a week...and we love it so much...it doesnt smell up the house..its not a fishy taste...and now being in phase 2 we will be having it alot more for sure..My husband and kids really like so it makes it easy to make a meal for the whole family..i have been doing the drops since tuesday march 8th...down 5 pounds so far!!

03-12-2011, 11:45 AM	#12
Nyna Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southeast Posts: 1,198 Gallery: Nyna	I LOVE the Tilapia fillets from Aldi(frozen) and they are under $5 a bag!!!

03-12-2011, 12:06 PM	#13
jabbok Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: canada Posts: 7,814 Gallery: jabbok	Ok it sounds like I should be able to cook it without it smelling up the house, I will go to walmart to get it. Thanks for all the help with this I just need a change from chicken and beef.

03-12-2011, 02:12 PM	#21
mirroravoider Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 831 Gallery: mirroravoider Stats: R2: size 14/size 14/size 8 WOE: hhcg Start Date: 12/06/12 - 166/162/135	Yes, asparagus and fish go together great by the way. To me, it goes with anything - love it! My favorite veggie on this diet.

03-12-2011, 02:45 PM	#22
sherrymyra Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 484 Gallery: sherrymyra	Tilapia it is then. With asparagus. Yum.

03-12-2011, 03:44 PM	#23
aBuck Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 334 Gallery: aBuck	I love tilapia and asparagus. These are two things that I refused to try before beginning protocol and now they're two of my favorite foods. I eat both about every other day. I only eat the chicken maybe 5 times a week. I get really tired of it. Especially since the first two rounds I did I ate only chicken and then one serving of beef every other day. BORING!

03-13-2011, 01:47 PM	#24
trudylee Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 8 Gallery: trudylee	Thats pretty much what i make it with ...asparagus...my favorite...and for the rest of the family i make them rice or lipton side kicks or something...i make sure to buy a kind i dont like ..like the stroganoff one...so i wont want it..lol

03-13-2011, 04:21 PM	#28
sherrymyra Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 484 Gallery: sherrymyra	Actually I only eat fish and chicken. Tilapia will be a nice change from the so called flounder I was eating.

03-13-2011, 06:54 PM	#29
Tracy_A Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC Posts: 203 Gallery: Tracy_A Stats: 400/400/250 WOE: Trying Dukan Start Date: July 2, 2012	I just can't seem to bring myself to eat it... the only fish I like is the kind you get from Long John Silvers or Cptn D's.. you know.. heavy battered and deep fried..lol.. just never really been a fan of fish.