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See how much sugar we saved together!
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Foodstanders knocked it out of the park this year! Each and every one of you worked incredibly hard at developing good eating habits, one day and one choice at a time. On top of that, we all did it...
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sara2emily Yay! This makes me feel accomplished 😊
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annefood As it should @sara2emily ! Congrats! :)
Soda Substitute: What's a good substitute for soda? What drinks?
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Lotta I drink water and sometimes put fruit and berries in it :) Sparkling water seems to be a popular alternative, but I personally hate the taste :D
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DietID_TeamDietitians @RegannePreece - I totally agree with @Lotta. Putting frozen fruit in water or sparkling water is a great way to add flavor without added sugar. I also like hot cinnamon tea. The cinnamon has...
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bananazen92 Usually, when looking for alternatives to soda, I turn to tea, fruit/vegetable water, apple cider, plain water, flavored water, or even hot chocolate. There are many different types of tea that...
Plant based Christmas leftovers -- seitan, beans, rice, lots of veggies and spices, with a little tomato basil soup over :)
Day 1/7: Cook Dinner More Often Level III
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Ken Your food spread looked super delicious. 👍Friends and family are going to be glad you're doing this challenge. Think my next will be no sugar. Will be hard. Like to put one pack sugar & little...
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DietID_TeamDietitians @jessicaf this looks delish! @ken it's so good to hear you're cutting down on sugar in coffee. Beverages are one of the biggest culprits for added sugar. Cutting down by 2/3 is a huge step forward!...
This does not look glamorous, but it was tasty, and super easy!
Sometimes I get super lazy to cook, so I end up throwing a bunch of stuff in a pot and hope for the best, and this was pretty darn good. Quinoa, peas, carrots, Lima beans, garlic, and harissa. I po...
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annefood Looks great!!
Some days are harder than others...
Day 14/30: Avoid Sugar at Breakfast Level IV
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DietID_TeamDietitians I'm totally struggling with my veggies challenge right now because I had a few dinners to attend, and surprisingly very few veggies available =( Keep it up though!!
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LezEngel @Rachna this time of year is a killer when it comes to sugar & veggie consumption. I think I'm in harm reduction mode at this point!
Water weight
I wonder if stuffing my self with water will make me gain weight through water weight ???
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annefood Hey @NellyAymon . First, I wouldn't recommend stuffing yourself with water—it is possible to become overly hydrated such that the sodium levels in your blood drop too low. However, to do that you'd...
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter Hi @NellyAymon! I'm in agreement with @annefood. Our bodies made up of 60% to 65% water in order to support all of our internal systems so staying hydrated is a great way to help everything to work...
Thank you, Home Chef!
You help me keep to my commitment of cooking more at home! My first time roasting turnips, along with other favorite veggies, and it was DELICIOUS!
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DietID_TeamDietitians YUM!! @MrsXtina this looks like such a festive holiday meal. I've heard good things about Home Chef. Glad you are enjoying it.
How Much Is Too Much? New Study Casts Doubts On Sugar Guidelines
npr.org
"An industry-funded study questions the evidence behind guidelines on daily sugar intake. Public health experts call the controversial findings an industry attempt to undermine scientific consensus."
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Bunny I don't trust industry funded studies. The sugar industry will always say sugar is safe/good for humans, because that is how they make money!
33 Foods You Should Eat Instead Of Popping a Multivitamin
buzzfeed.com
"Because those gummy vitamins are really just an excuse to eat candy."
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garv Yep , this only strengthens my belief of avoiding multivitamins.