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You asked great questions, and we have answers! Rachna and I talk Challenges, cravings, recipes, ...
You asked great questions, and we have answers! Rachna and I talk Challenges, cravings, recipes, sugar, and more. If you have a question that you'd like us to answer in our next Q&A, send me a dire...
Coffee
8yr
Is there anything I can add to coffee that isn't sweet but still has a semi sweet taste? I've bee...
Is there anything I can add to coffee that isn't sweet but still has a semi sweet taste? I've been working on the no soda challenge and want to again try the avoid sweetened beverages challenge. I'...
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Can I only do one challenge at a time?
8yr
  • annefood @xlalsbddn great question. Yes, you can only do one Challenge at a time. It has been shown that people are better at forming long-lasting habits when they tackle one element of their diet at a...
Got questions? We've got answers! @Rachna and I will be doing a video Q&A and we want to hear from you!
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Simply complete our online survey—it'll only take a second. Maybe you want to know how to better stock your pantry, the best tricks to keep your energy up in the afternoon, or which types of yogurt...
  • EFF sorry. I know this isn't the right place for this, but I couldn't find a help button. I just wanted to let you know there are some bugs in the challenge I'm doing. (3 servings of vegetables a day)...
  • EFF I just wanted you to have some feedback.
  • annefood Thanks so much for the feedback @EFF ! We're on it. Much appreciated!
What should I have for lunch today
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  • DietID_TeamDietitians One of my favorite quick lunches, especially when it's hot out, is cold salad that you can assemble with a handful of grocery items. I like to use baby spinach, avocado, cherry tomato, chickpeas...
need help
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need someone to do the avoid sweets challenge with me for 7 days
  • annefood I'll do it with you @shaneen ! I'll add you as a buddy. I've succumbed to strong ice cream cravings the last two days and need some accountability!
  • garv @shaneen I've completed the challenge, but will gladly take up the next level with you. Unless @annefood wants to stay off ice cream a bit longer !
  • shaneen thanks guys
Gums
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Does sugar free bubble gum, counts as a candy? Or can I chew a piece some times?
Does sugar free bubble gum, counts as a candy? Or can I chew a piece some times?
  • annefood Great question @anadl ! Gum does count as candy, and is artificially sweetened with chemicals that you ingest as you chew. Seems silly but I found that gum chewing for me was about a habit of...
  • anadl Thank you! It was helpful!!
  • annefood You're welcome!
Protein shake
8yr
Hi everybody, quick question. Does the Protein Skake for muscle mass building be considered as sweetened food (which is the case) but so useful after workouts?
  • annefood Great question @johnnyjumper ! No, your protein shake is not considered to be a sweet/dessert, and is allowed on this Challenge. We designed this Challenge to help people get out of the habit of...
  • johnnyjumper Ok interesting. Thanks Anne! I'll try to find a protein shake without any additional sweetener or@make one myself.
How much sugar is too much sugar in a granola bar?
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  • annefood Great question @beckys ! There are a few things to consider, so stick with me through this. First, is your granola bar a traditional granola bar with oats, maybe nuts, and some sort of added sugar...
I've made some mistakes, is it still okay?
8yr
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Yes of course! If you had a candy or sweet, just use a free pass or a half a pass to keep track. And if you run out of free passes, no worries! You can always start over. The most important thing...
  • annefood @lillady as @Rachna said, don't sweat the mistakes. The beauty of developing healthy habits is that over time you are able to make the healthy choice the norm—what you do about 90% of the time. I'm...
  • meccabrown Absolutely!!! You can't break a life time habit in short time.. focus, plan and work hard!!
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