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Coffee
5yr
  • JulieLa Does coffee count if it has flavored creamer in it?
Any tips for full or half pass check-ins? I had a salad with the only sugar I could find was in the dressing (listed eighth).
6yr
  • DietID_TeamDietitians If you have just a little added sugar, such as that found in salad dressing, that would qualify as half a pass for sure. A great no added sugar salad dressing is this shallot dijon dressing by...
  • ingalls Thank you!
What did everyone have for dinner tonight?! I made salmon, green beans and cous cous. Feeling very healthy :)
6yr
  • Cgsmile I made chicken breasts lightly seasoned on grill, salad , corn and fresh mango and pineapple.
  • eemawolf I had squash with chicken and broclli
  • AlexB I made mahi mahi with veggies and had watermelon for dessert. The watermelon saved me. šŸ˜€
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Iā€™m a big morning coffee drinker. I use 2 tsp of International Delight coffee creamer and a tbsp of whipped cream. Do I have to ditch this?
6yr
  • cgsegelette Ouch! Thatā€™s going to be hard but yepšŸ˜ƒ
  • ElanaG What do I replace with?
  • cgsegelette Check out bullet coffee on line or maybe vanilla almond milk?
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Bowl dinners are the best
6yr
Quinoa, lentils, avocado, roasted beats, roasted chickpeas, with tomato-cucumber salsa. This deli...
Quinoa, lentils, avocado, roasted beats, roasted chickpeas, with tomato-cucumber salsa. This delicious dinner came together in about 25 minutes, and itā€™s balanced and full of veggies!
  • annefood Agreed- I keep whole grains and beans in the pantry and when I donā€™t know what to do for dinner I just throw them in a bowl with a veggie or lettuce and some dressing.
  • msantiago I never thought of raising beets! I love beets any which way . Think Iā€™ll try that! šŸ¤”
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Yes! Super easy to roast. Just oil, salt, pepper and straight into the oven.
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Can I do more than one challenge at a time?
5yr
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Hi @Ellen89 - you can only do one challenge at a time. We designed it this way because studies show you'll be more successful at building a good habit if you focus on one thing, vs. trying to...
  • Ellen89 That helps. Thnx!
  • zsanagustin I just started this challenge yesterday. So far, so good. I just feel my tummy is so heavy! Is this the normal effect?
Is Simply Lite Low Carb Dark Chocolate Sugar-Free 50% Cacao okay for this challenge? Is it healthy or best to just skip it?
6yr
  • DietID_TeamDietitians I would suggest skipping it because one of its main ingredients is Maltitol, a sugar alcohol or sweetener. Though it is not as sweet as sugar, itā€™s still an artificial sweetener, which you should...
  • AlexB Okay cool! Thank you. I just usually have one square of super dark chocolate.
  • annefood It's best to just skip it. Sugar alternatives tend to cause gastrointestinal issues when eaten in excess. I eat 100% cacao chips with dried fruit for a little dessert sometimes. No added sugar or...
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Any thoughts on stevia or alternatives if the need arises?
6yr
  • annefood Great question @ingalls ! Pure stevia extract is the only "sweetener" that is allowed during the Avoid Added Sugar Challenge. Make sure that it is only stevia leaf though, as stevia products (such...
  • ingalls Thanks for the stevia info! Outside of that, avoid all the other artificial alternatives you'd find in typical "diet" and "zero calorie" stuff?
  • annefood Youā€™re welcome! Yes exactly, avoid all artificial alternatives.
any tips for drinking 8 cups of water a day?
6yr
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How do marinades weigh in regards to eating sugar? ie: a marinade for meat that uses Dijon mustard before cooking.
5yr
  • DietID_TeamDietitians So there are marinades that have added sugar and those that donā€™t. Dijon mustard is oftentimes made with honey (which is added sugar) so you can try the same recipe with ground mustard instead. You...
  • ingalls Thanks! Part of the question stemmed from picking up pre-made stuff. I noticed some things are awesome - like salad dressing listed ingredients. But marinades might just say ā€œDijon mustardā€ with no...
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Yes!! this is a hard one. Once the new nutrition labels hit the market, they will list out the actual grams of added sugar vs naturally occuring sugar. That should make all the difference. Great...