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It's my third try and fail on level 3 for eating fruits and veggies. How do you guys do it? I am determined to conquer this!!
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DietID_TeamDietitians A few tricks that have helped me: I keep frozen fruits and veggies on hand so it's easy to throw them in a smoothie or scrambled eggs without any chopping. I also try to have at least one serving...
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annefood @shaunacutie your determination is awesome! Like @Rachna I also eat at least 1 fruit of vegetable at every meal, and if I eat a snack it is always a fruit or veggie with some protein (fruit with...
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FeliciaFancy I always try and start the day by having fruit with my breakfast which is normally some kind of berry on top of my cereal or porridge. I also try and bulk prepare my lunches for the week with a...
Juice!! Good or bad!?
I kw that fruit juice is not the best option, cuz it's fiber free and full of sugar.. So how about detox and healthy juices which contain fruits and vegetables?? Is it good or still bad cuz it's ...
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AhmedZ thank u for ur answer, r u saying that fruit juice and fruit + veggie juice r same bad because of the sugar problem? and the only really healthy juice is only veggie juice?
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annefood Correct, fruit juice and fruit + veg juice both have the sugar problem. 100% veg juice doesn't have the sugar problem, but we do need fiber in our diets, so if you do choose to drink veggie juice...
Need advice: good veg beef stew recipe?
I have tried (and failed) multiple times to create a good, beef and vegetable stew that is more veg than beef. Any tips from this expert community?
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annefood Hey @MargaretG - I was a vegetarian for many years and haven't made beef stew since I've returned to the land of the meat eaters ;) But I would bet that an Ina Garten recipe would be a good place...
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jfdouble yes!!
General Tso's Cauliflower - Pinch of Yum
pinchofyum.com
"General Tso's Cauliflower: golden brown crispy fried cauliflower tossed in a made-from-scratch sauce. The BEST vegetarian Asian-takeout-style food."
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annefood Love this veg cook-at-home recipe! I get Asian takeout cravings but being able to control the ingredients is key!
How to combat sugar cravings?
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annefood Hey @FernandoSchmidt ! Have you checked out the Guidebook https://www.thefoodstand.com/challenge-groups/13-avoid-sweets-dessert-and-candy/guide ? There are lots of great tips and tricks to help you...
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DietID_TeamDietitians One new favorite find that has helped me is cinnamon spice tea. I drink it with no added sugar or milk, and the natural sweetness of the cinnamon satisfies my cravings.
Interested in cleaning up my diet to mainly include:
Rice, beans, lentils, sweet potatoes, veg, fruits.Love Dr. McDougall Starch Solution
Please reach out if you follow Starch Solution or have additional info on this lifestyle including pros, cons, recipes, nutritional info.
First farm to grow veg in a desert using only sun and seawater | New Scientist
newscientist.com
"World's first commercial seawater greenhouse was launched in Australia today, using solar power and desalinated seawater to grow tomatoes in a desert"
My kinda juice detox
Aids in weight loss
Facilitates digestion
Boosts hydration
Reduces blood pressure
Rich in nutrients
Facilitates digestion
Boosts hydration
Reduces blood pressure
Rich in nutrients
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JoanneG What's the detox? Just coconut water?? I've been very skeptical of juice cleanses because I read that you don't actually get all the nutrients you need. Thoughts from the community?
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avitalsebbag It's a juicing detox. A three day retreat in the desert. No chewing only drinking smoothies clear juices soups all from organic veg and fruit ... We add coconut water as an extra
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JoanneG oh wow! Does the 'no chewing' specifically help your body in some way? I'm so intrigued!
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annefood
Hey @ingalls ! Pizza is one of those foods like tomato sauce that should be naturally sugar free, but often isn't, depending on where you're getting it. If you're at the type of restaurant that...
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DietID_TeamDietitians
And if you want to venture to make your own pizza crust at home, the Roberta's pizza crust recipe is THE BEST https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016230-robertas-pizza-dough - no added sugar!
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As a healthy pizza base you could use a wrap and add your own veg, meats and cheese to it on top
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