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I didn't have any panko in the pantry, so I decided to use unsweetened finely shredded coconut. Worked out great! This is coconut crusted Ahi. Now... What can I make for a dipping sauce. Hmmmmm.......
9yr
I didn't have any panko in the pantry, so I decided to use unsweetened finely shredded coconut. W...
  • JenniferEmilson Very clever! When I think coconut, I think curry or Thai, so maybe a dip that leans to a satay? I'm sure you'll come up with something!
  • Foodielicioushi @JenniferEmilson Oooh, that sounds like a good idea!! Thanks for the suggestion. Aloha!
Help guys! I'm in a rut! What are your go-to recipes for easy but delicious and good-for-you (vegetarian) meals for one?
8yr
I love me a grain bowl (general equation: grains, veggies, beans, dressing/sauce) but it's all I'...
I love me a grain bowl (general equation: grains, veggies, beans, dressing/sauce) but it's all I've been making lately. I'd love some inspiration and tips from the community for what else I should ...
  • ElizabethBlakley Hi Emily, my current favorite is pretty simple but delicious! A bed of arugula with quinoa, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, topped with an over easy egg. The egg yolk...
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Avocado toast topped with a fried egg and truffle oil!
  • KyFish harboil the eggs in the beginning of the week and do a all-out-kale salad with some veggies or a topping of granola. I also love just roasting a spaghetti squash and making a broth in the beginning...
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“Lactic acid” vs “Lactose” on the list of 56 sugar names - also something to avoid?
6yr
  • annefood No, you don’t need to avoid lactic acid in the Avoid Added Sugar Challenge. It’s used in fermentation (yogurt, pickled veggies, sourdough...) and as a preservative or flavoring agent.
  • annefood And lactose is an intrinsic sugar (not an added sugar) that is naturally occurring in dairy. So no need to worry about that either.
  • ingalls Thanks! I kept looking it up. ;-)
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Is there an alternative to gum? Or gum that doesn’t have any added sugar or substitutes? I’m really missing that afternoon minty freshness.
6yr
  • annefood I’m afraid I don’t know of any. But I can tell you that I used to be an avid gum chewer and I have since kicked the habit. It was hard at first but now I don’t miss it at all! Not a direct...
  • DietID_TeamDietitians I was also an avid gum chewer but kicked the habit by turning to an old school Indian solution - “Mukhwas” - which is usually a combo of seeds that act as a mouth freshener. The easiest one is...
  • gracealina Thanks! I will try the minty water. I put some lemon and cucumber in my sparkling water at home and that was nice too. I’ve had something like that at an Indian restaurant before, though I think it...
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Curious about this challenge - Do others count bread as a whole food? Homemade bread, but not homemade flour?
6yr
  • annefood Good question @MargaretG ! Whole grains and products made from whole grains (100% whole wheat bread, for example) are allowed and encouraged, but refined white grains and flours are not. So white...
  • annefood You're welcome!
Nearly one week until my experimental NYC oyster pop up! Just added new sessions (8pm & 8:45pm). Hope you can make it! http://bit.ly/oysteromakase
9yr
Nearly one week until my experimental NYC oyster pop up! Just added new sessions (8pm & 8:45pm). ...
Can I only do one challenge at a time?
7yr
  • 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...
How to keep stay motivated at weekend? I kinda struggling with that:(
7yr
  • garv Pack your day with fun stuff to do & time your meals well. I agree though , weekends are tough to get by... good luck to ya
  • annefood @finaflorence I totally feel ya. In my weekday routine it's much easier to stay on track. @garv 's advice is great. Having fun is a great distraction. If you're out to breakfast with friends, stick...
  • SallyRogers This one is tough for me! I find that if I have one of my splurge meals times during the weekend, I do better at sticking with a pseudo-weekday routine before and after because I'm so looking...
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Most Innovative Food Companies (for real). Have thoughts?
8yr medium.com
In response to the @fastco article which @rachna mentioned earlier, Emily @emolson has a differen...
In response to the @fastco article which @rachna mentioned earlier, Emily @emolson has a different Idea. Question is: what do you think are the most innovative food companies out there?
  • katewilson I think all of those European grocers who are taking a stance on food waste that @lauren and you were posting about are ... Well maybe not innovative but just smart and should be applauded. Oh and...
What counts as water?
7yr
Does tea count as a glass of water since it's like herbs steeped in water? Does sparkling water count as a glass of water?
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Yep! Both count as water. We recommend herbal tea if you're going to replace more than 1 cup of water with tea b/c herbal doesn't have caffeine.