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Is ginger ale considered soda?
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Udi Yes. It has tons of sugar in it like all sodas.
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter Great question! @Udi is absolutely right. Most commercial ginger ales are just carbonated ginger-flavored drinks however if you'd like an alternative, try making ginger tea by boiling water with...
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bananazen92 Thanks!
Blanching string beans tonight and wondering what the difference is between yellow and green string beans. Are yellow ones less ripe?
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annefood @brooklyngrange @olivettefarm can you enlighten us?
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olivettefarm Just different varieties! You can commonly find green, yellow and purple beans. There are also varieties out there that are pink, red and striped.
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annefood Thanks @olivettefarm !
So does drinking milk count?
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bananazen92 Apparently, there was a study that this was not healthy for you, actually. According to the study, drinking eight glasses of water a day, even when you aren't thirsty can stop your gag reflex. This...
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter @bananazen92- I'm not aware of this study but I would take it with a grain of salt. Everyone requires different amounts of water depending on various factors (ex. physical activity, age, stress...
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ritujat thanks! @darkchocolatepeanutbutter and @bananazen92
Does my starter look okay?
Every year I spend a few months trying to figure out how to make sour dough bread unsuccessfully. So first, does my starter look okay? I'm on day three of adding flour and water?I figure that's the...
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DietID_TeamDietitians Looks ok to me! But others who can weigh in @GriotGood @annefood @ladyofgrand
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ladyofgrand Buy my friend Sarah Owens book specifically called Sourdough..from what I know you don't keep adding flour and water you just let it ferment??
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annefood I'm afraid I know nothing about bread making. Definitely a hole in my kitchen knowledge!
How do I get to level II
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DietID_TeamDietitians Hey there! Welcome!! You can join any challenge at level II, but we recommend starting with Level I, so you set an easy target. Once you complete Level I, you'll get an option to join level II....
Spaghetti Squash!
I was wondering if anyone has any good recipes for spaghetti squash!
I've only ever had it paired with a traditional red sauce and wanted a different take on it.
My fiance is curious to try it ...
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annefood This is a recipe I've roughly followed in the past that I love. http://www.pickledplum.com/spaghetti-squash-healthy-recipe/
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annefood But the basics are to cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Put it cut side down in a glass pyrex baking dish and add about an inch of water. Roast it at 375 for 30-60 minutes...
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FinallyFit That sounds awesome! Thank you so much!
What is the easiest meal to loose weight?
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annefood Hey @Queen_Ashley ! Awesome that you joined the Avoid Sugar at Breakfast Challenge—sounds like you're off to a good start. The most important things to remember about weight loss is that it doesn't...
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter Hey @Queen_Ashley! What Anne suggested before is similar to the Mediterranean Diet which has become quite popular for its health benefits. Also weight loss involves all areas of your life so it's...
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Queen_Ashley Thanks @darkchocolatepeanutbutter and @annefood
Green tea
Is it necessary to drink green tea??? How many cups should I drink everyday
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Lazy_Nash It is recomended about 3 cups a day
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maria122 Thanks
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alizehmehdi If someone drinks 3 glasses of green tea a day do they drink 8 glasses of water or 5 glasses of water that same day?
We all have personal connections to food, and for many of us, the same goes for why we don’t waste it. Do you have a #NoFoodWaste story?
Hello everyone! My name is Eva Fowler, Associate Director, Programs and Communications for ReFED, a nonprofit collaboration of over 30 business, government, nonprofit, and foundation leaders commit...
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etsummer The Clean Plate Club was prominent in my family as well. It was awesome learning those things so early, and my mom also taught me how to plan out meals and shop accordingly. Definitely helped me...
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DietID_TeamDietitians I think I was in the same club. My parents were also master reinventers - giving new life to leftovers. I picked up lots of creative tricks from this, and also got very good at planning portions...
I know alcohol isn't good for you at all, but which drink would you recommend to drink on a night out?
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dizzydumby Really? I would've thought that to be one of the worst 😱 thank you 🙈
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DietID_TeamDietitians Great question! I usually opt for a clear alcohol with soda water (no tonic or soda) and fresh herbs and cucumber if I want a cocktail. If you're opting for wine, opt for a more dry wine, and...