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Juice!! Good or bad!?
9yr
I kw that fruit juice is not the best option,  cuz it's fiber free and full of sugar.. So how abo...
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 ...
  • annefood Hey @AhmedZ - Good question. Unfortunately many juices that contain veggies are made up of mostly fruit juice, which is why they taste sweet. As for 100% green veggie juices, they don't pose the...
  • 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?
  • 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...
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We're launching a Food Book & Film Club. Suggestions?
10yr
Foodstand will be launching a Food Book & Film Club come April so that we can have food-worthy di...
Foodstand will be launching a Food Book & Film Club come April so that we can have food-worthy discussions both on and off the app. Any favorite or thought-provoking food books or films you'd like ...
  • Simran This is great, I'd love to chat about the Netflix series Cooked which starts streaming tomorrow
  • sugardetoxme Perfect @Simran ... It's on our list too!
  • katewilson I know this is probably a given but Third Plate by Dan Barber and anything Michael Pollan.
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How many ml should the glass of water?
9yr
Bee's post
  • annefood Hey @Bee ! Glad you're starting the Drink 8 Glasses Challenge! We consider a glass of water to be 8 ounces, or about 236ml. Good luck - you can do it!
  • FHereford That's about 1.9 liters
  • Bee Thank you 😽 @dani @annefood @FHereford
Starting off the lunch-making challenge with some prep for the week!
9yr
Day 1/1: Make Your Lunch More Often Level I

Roasting a ton of veggies, including these beautiful...
Day 1/1: Make Your Lunch More Often Level I Roasting a ton of veggies, including these beautiful beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms. I'm also saving my veggie scraps to make a vegetable...
  • annefood So smart @lauren !
  • SallyRogers Beautiful! After I roast beets I save the beet greens and sauté for breakfast for a couple mornings after! (As long as they last)
  • lauren @SallyRogers such a good idea! Beet greens are so good 😍
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What sweets count?
9yr
I was wondering what counts. it's obvious candy and basically anything desert counts, but what about cinnamon rolls? pastries? I'm pretty sure those kinds of things do count, but idk.
  • annefood Hey @Juls6207 ! Glad you asked. Yes, pastries do count as sweets. Basically anything with added sugar fits into the sweets category. And unfortunately pastries, pancakes, waffles, scones, etc all...
  • Akshay I think anything with added sugar counts.
Change start date?
9yr
How do I change my start date for a particular challenge?
So friends, do you know any good healthy meals to feed two people in the morning ?
9yr
  • Bee INGREDIENTS : 1 can of tuna, 1 large avocado (mashed), 2 eggs (fried, poached or whatever you fancy), 1 celery stick (diced), 1/2 red onion, 2 pieces of wholegrain toast. INSTRUCTIONS: mix the...
  • annefood Have you checked out the Guidebook? https://www.thefoodstand.com/challenge-groups/12-avoid-sugar-at-breakfast/guide There are some great recipes on there that can be made for two people. Some take...
  • mirasingh Overnight oats! You need to make this the night before, but it only takes two minutes. I usually do oats, unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, banana, dried fruit. You leave it in the fridge in a...
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Does coffee work as a appetite depressant during those two hours you're not supposed to eat before bed?
9yr
  • annefood A coffee question and a coffee Foodstand handle - I take it you're a fan! Coffee is known to be an appetite suppressant, but we don't encourage drinking coffee in the evening due to the caffeine...
Does anyone have any healthy and delicious breakfast ideas for on the go?
9yr
  • Lazy_Nash Overnight oats heaven in a bowl
  • darkchocolatepeanutbutter Chia seed pudding is great since you can make it overnight. I also agree with @Lazy_Nash, overnight oats are the bomb. Check out the Foodstand guidebook for the Avoid Sugar at Breakfast and you may...
  • annefood Hey @bananazen92 ! Glad you're doing the Avoid Sugar at Breakfast Challenge! Smoothies are my go-to when I need to dash out the door. I put a couple large spoonfuls of plain yogurt in the blender...
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Can I drink a sparkling water or is that also a soda
9yr
  • annefood Hey @bellaferg ! @dani is right—plain sparkling water / seltzer has no added sugar and is not a soda. However there are some flavored "sparkling waters" with sugar or artificial sweeteners that are...
  • akhilg2002 You def thinking the right way!!
  • bellaferg Thank you @annefood and @dani
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