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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
9yr
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.
Tonight's bowl magic- ground turkey with bok choy, quinoa, lentils, leeks, mushrooms, garlic, and chili
9yr
Spice mix included:
- curry leaves
- mustard seeds
- cumin
- chili powder
- turmeric
- cumin / co...
Spice mix included:
- curry leaves
- mustard seeds
- cumin
- chili powder
- turmeric
- cumin / coriander powder
- s&p
How much sugar is too much sugar in a granola bar?
9yr
  • 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...
Bok choy and leek masala dosa - healthy spin on my childhood favorite
9yr
Day 6/7: Fill 50% of your plate with Fruits and Veggies Level II

I used the same spice mix norma...
Day 6/7: Fill 50% of your plate with Fruits and Veggies Level II I used the same spice mix normally used for the potato masala stuffing, but replaced potatoes with leeks and bok choy. You can't re...
Super-avo toast. This one topped with hummus and cucumber as well!
9yr Avalon Bakery
Day 6/7: Fill 50% of your plate with Fruits and Veggies Level II
Day 6/7: Fill 50% of your plate with Fruits and Veggies Level II
Try cutting out white bread and see what you think of Dave's Killer Bread! It's whole wheat deliciousness.
9yr
whitneyolivia's post
  • annefood @whitneyolivia Dave's Killer Bread is delicious, and so much better for you than the typical packaged bread. Unfortunately it does contain added sugar, and while organic cane sugar is FAR superior...
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Must try this!
  • whitneyolivia Yes, but it's a very small amount, maybe only a few grams, of cane sugar. @annefood
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I've made some mistakes, is it still okay?
9yr
  • 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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Try Cinnamon in Your Coffee Instead of Cream and Sugar | Greatist
9yr greatist.com
"Here's why you should consider changing up your morning routine."
"Here's why you should consider changing up your morning routine."
  • Bigo I tried cinnamon in my coffee but was very disappointed. However, I used far less than a teaspoon. I'll try again with more cinnamon. :D
  • annefood I'm sorry to hear that @Bigo ! I have not yet had a chance to try. Let me know how it goes with more.
  • cathyG I brew my coffee with cinnamon. I found that adding it to already brewed coffee just added a film, and a bit of a grainy bitter textural experience.
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Coffee Flour, Beer Pizza on Menu as Innovators Fight Food Waste
9yr voanews.com
"As fight against climate change increasingly focuses on food waste as a source of planet-warming...
"As fight against climate change increasingly focuses on food waste as a source of planet-warming emissions, entrepreneurs are coming up with crafty ways to reduce glut of tossed produce"