Re: [pct-l] Calories

[Karl Brandt <brandt@snf.Stanford.EDU>]

On Mon, 14 Sep 1998, Brooks Hull wrote:

> Karl mentioned taking olive oil because of the high calorie to weight 
> ratio.  I agree with the idea of taking some sort of oil for that 
> reason.  Olive oil seems a good choice.  I have been thinking of 
> trying liquid margarine.  It has almost as many calories and might 
> enhance flavor--even for oatmeal.

I forgot about that. Actually, I used it couple of times. My favorite
use was on flour tortillas for lunch.

> Karl, how do you carry the oil?

At a friend's suggestion, I've been using prescription medicine
bottles. These are the ones pharmacist use to dispense cough syrup and
such. They'll sell empty ones over the counter. Just ask at the drug
counter.

-Karl

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Karl "Birdman" Brandt PCT97 LT98                       (650) 725-3686
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