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Is eating dates acceptable during the no sugar challenge? I just couldn't resist that raw vegan gluten free cookie 🙊
simply raw bakery
Day 2/7: Avoid Added Sugar Level III
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yep! Acceptable. Try not to overdo it with dates because they are quite sweet, but they are a great replacement in desserts.
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annefood Yes @DiotimeBoudoussier ! Naturally occurring sugars in dried fruit are okay in small quantities. Try to avoid "date sugar" because it lacks the fiber that whole dates have, but a cookie sweetened...
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garv Eating a date early evening makes for a great sugar rush + it's nutritious! I add a few to my pre-run smoothie
Started sweetening things with jaggery, a cane sugar traditionally used in Indian cooking. Makes my greek yogurt Breakfast so much more decadent. Anyone else use jaggery??
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JenniferEmilson A new one!
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shannonvittoria I've got the moves like jagger-y.
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Shuchi Yep, all the time! Love it!
Composting
Can I compost olive pits, pistachio nut shells, and corn cobs after they’ve been boiled?
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DietID_TeamDietitians The short answer is yes. But all 3 take longer to compost so for the shells and pits, just know that they will take longer to break down so you may need to filter them out if you’re composting at...
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mmorawski For the cobs, even after they’re boiled or steamed? I’ve heard that once vegetables are cooked, you shouldn’t compost them. Just wondering…
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annefood @mmorawski it’s fine to compost cooked veggies as long as they’re only steamed or boiled- so no fat or sauces.
New to this! Day one!! Any advice for healthy drinks?
Handy Mart
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annefood Hey @noah - Awesome for joining the Avoid Soda Challenge! Have you checked out the Guidebook https://www.thefoodstand.com/challenge-groups/1-avoid-soda/guide ? Sparkling water with pieces of fresh...
Should the Food Industry Sneak Vegetables Into Food? - The New York Times
nytimes.com
Lots of 'processed' food is now getting packed with 'veggie powder' to make it kid-friendly. Parents - is this a good think? Hm...
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unicornmeat this idea is completely insane! i can't imagine that eating "healthy" pizza will really change something. i'm not a parent, but i would never ever give that to my children, especially when I would...
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unicornmeat and thank you for sharing sharing this article, it was interesting to read!
What to do with this?
Ditmas Park
Ok all you #nofoodwaste experts. I have 24oz of fresh squeezed tomato juice from homegrown tomatoes. I squeeze them before using them in tomato pie so the pies don't get soggy. What should I do wit...
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mirasingh bloody mary mix =)
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NehaNBB I love slow cooking meat in tomato juice. My mother also used to use it on skin - mixed with honey. It's supposed to keep your skin 'glowing' =)
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SpiceySpice +1 on the bloody mary mix!
Does anyone have advice for using up peanut flour? I bought WAY too much on a whim, and can only eat so many smoothies...
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Gwendolyn I didn't know people made peanut flour!!
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jodavis @Gwendolyn they do! Bought it thinking of smoothies and oatmeal, but now I have an excess and am a little tired of those options :)
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Gwendolyn Crazy!
Made it to level 2
I just started level 2 on eat one bite at a time. I have trouble swallowing, so I am using this to remind me to slow down and chew properly. I'm not sure why it says I don't have any check-ins tho...
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annefood We’re looking into it @fmorales88 - I’ll get back to you via DM.
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fmorales88 @annefood thank you
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LDA Good job!