Dr. Terry Shintani's HawaiiDiet has gained renown locally
as "Dr. Shintani's Eat More, Weigh Less Diet," "the
Waianae Diet" and "the Governor's Diet."
The diet's menu rich in taro, sweet potato, luau leaf, miso and tofu has been modified to offer alternatives more accessible to the mainland dieter. On Day 1 of the 21-day plan, for example, Shintani had ordered a breakfast of steamed sweet potato and taro. In the modified HawaiiDiet, it's oatmeal with cinnamon.
The guiding principals of the HawaiiDiet have gained renown locally as "Dr. Shintani's Eat More, Weigh Less Diet," "the Waianae Diet" and "the Governor's Diet." Gov. Ben Cayetano went on it, dropped pounds and brought his cholesterol level under control.
Its genesis at the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center was to help seriously overweight native Hawaiians slim down and control chronic illnesses such as diabetes by returning to ancient eating habits involving whole foods and hardly any meat or dairy products.
"HawaiiDiet" builds on Shintani's previous local publications, and introduces "the Hawaiian Paradox": people lose weight on the diet while eating more, and control their blood sugar despite eating more carbohydrates.
Shintani offers his original 21-day diet, a "middle-American" version and a slightly higher fat "Mediterranean-style" plan. His short-cut pizza is lunch on Day 10 of the middle-American plan.
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4 whole-wheat or corn tortillasBake tortillas in 400-degree oven for 4 minutes, until crisp. Combine beans, onion, pepper. Top each tortilla with bean mixture and return to oven for 2 minutes. Layer remaining ingredients in order. Cut in 4 wedges. Serves 4.
1 16-ounce can low-fat refried beans
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 small green or red bell pepper, chopped
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 cup chunky prepared salsa
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Approximate nutritional analysis, per serving: 213 calories, 2 g fat.
A free folder, "Fresh Mushrooms: What a Good Idea," has such recipes as Grilled Portabella Sandwich, Polenta with Mushroom Medley and Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce. For a copy, send a stamped, self-addressed business envelope to: The Mushroom Council, Box 998, 11875 Dublin Blvd., Suite D 262, Dublin, California 94568. Or visit the website www.mushroomcouncil.com.
Meanwhile, try this recipe from the Mushroom Council.
12 ounces fresh white mushrooms, stems trimmed and mushrooms sliced 1/2-inch thickCut whites of green onions into 1-1/2-inch pieces; finely chop remaining green parts. Thread mushrooms and peppers on skewers so they lie flat, alternating with white pieces from the green onions.
10 green onion stalks
2 medium yellow and/or green bell peppers, in 1-1/2-inch squares
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
Combine soy, sugar, garlic, 1 tablespoon sesame and black pepper and pour over skewers, turning them to coat. Marinate 30 minutes to 2 hours, turning once.
Preheat grill or broiler to high. Place skewers on a rack and broil or grill, brushing often with marinade, until mushrooms are tender and vegetables are browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon sesame. Serves 4 to 6.
Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 125 calories, 5 g fat.*
"Weight Management Approaches in the New Millennium," presented by the American Heart Association of Hawaii and the Coalition for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity in Hawaii, will cover exercise and weight management, the link between diabetes and excess weight, and the latest in weight management medications and treatment.
The symposium will be 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Kuakini Medical Center's Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium. There is a $2 parking fee.
There will be presentations from cardiologist and AHA Hawaii president William Dang Jr.; Baylor College of Medicine professor of medicine and psychology John P. Foreyt; Joslin Center for Diabetes at Straub Clinic and Hospital Leonard J. Kryston; Hawaii State Department of Health public health nutritionist Mae Isonaga; and Anne DiCello from Case Western Reserve University.
In addition, there will be free blood-pressure screenings, body fat measurements, and heart attack and stroke assessments. To register, call 538-7021.
The event is supported by the Coalition for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity in Hawaii.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On the first floor stage, Straub's Health Education specialists and physical therapists will be offering techniques on how to keep your back in shape from 10 to 10:30 a.m., followed by exercise tips for quick, effective weight loss. Learn flexibility and strengthening exercises between 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., then watch an aerobic dance demonstration and power walking session to 2 p.m. Keiki I.D. fingerprinting will also be available.
Call 522-4395 for information.
To entice potential donors, those who sign up with the Hyatt to donate blood between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday will be eligible to win prizes such as dinners at the hotel's restaurants, Ciao Mein and Texas Rock 'n' Roll Sushi Bar.
Blood will be drawn at the Hyatt's Regency Ballroom and at the Blood Bank at 2043 Dillingham Blvd. To sign up to donate blood, call 921-6020 by noon Saturday, or walk into either location Monday.
Book signing: 12:15 p.m June 30