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Back at school and I am struggling to find filling, healthy and quick to make food to take to school. Any suggestions?
7yr
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  • garv Boiled eggs , Alfa Alfa , peanut butter sandwiches with Whole wheat bread // whole wheat tortilla wraps stuffed with boiled chicken, lettuce , hummus , olives & feta // carry a salad & the...
  • NellieGillespie Thanks!! Minus the boiled egg 🍳 I will give it a try
  • annefood @NellieGillespie so glad you're bringing your own lunch! @garv 's suggestions are great. I like to have different salad ingredients on hand and prepare some cooked ingredients ahead of time so that...
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Feels great 👍
7yr
Day 1/3: Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day Level I
Need a help
7yr
The program is telling me to enter a code but when I try, the program does not recognize it. Is there a particular coded need. I will love to start my health habit journey but it will not allow to ...
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Hi @Monica101. You can choose a challenge without entering a code. Just go to the My Challenge tab (2nd tab) and you should see a list of challenges to choose from. Pick one from that list, choose...
  • Monica101 Thank you so much. I noticed some did not have levels but I think it was not tailored to my starting goal. Once again thank you. If you don't mind, may I add you to my buddy list since I am new.
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Great! I'm glad you were able to choose one. Yes, you most definitely can add me as a buddy =). I'm currently doing the Eat 5 fruits and veggies challenge.
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Does dried pasta have added sugar?
7yr
I was wondering if dried pasta such as penne or spaghetti had added sugar or other artificial ingredients?
  • annefood Hey @Sim ! Dried pasta shouldn't contain any added sugar (or artificial ingredients). Typically the added sugar comes into play in jarred sauce—surprisingly, many tomato sauces have a lot of added...
  • Sim Thank you @annefood, looks like I'll be making my own pasta sauces from now on.
  • annefood You're welcome @Sim ! Making your own sauce is the definitely the best way to ensure good ingredients. Plus it's easy to freeze and have on hand. But when you are short of time and don't have any...
Do natural honey (got it from a farm) contains added sugar?
7yr
  • Emy hi. I'm not an expert, but my grandpa used to say, that honey is good for everything!
    Just use a little bit instead of sugar to sweet your meals :)
  • bestekaracay Thank you and to your grandpa! I will use just a little bit :)
  • annefood Hey @bestekaracay ! While @Emy 's Grandpa is right that honey can have health benefits—local honey is said to help with allergies, for example (shout out to @Emy 's Grandpa!) honey does count as an...
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Do wheat tortillas contain extra sugar?
7yr
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Great question. Many wheat tortillas do have added sugar, e.g. Mission brand tortillas and Mayan tortillas. However there are some great brands that I love that don't have added sugar like the...
  • annefood Good question @saidaj . Yes, many store-bought tortillas do contain added sugar (Mission, for example). The best bet is a small, local brand that uses only a few ingredients. Unfortunately that...
  • saidaj Well, I live in Mexico and the tortillas that my mom buys are handmade and not store bought. Thus, there is no label.
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how can i use a free pass?
7yr
  • Udi Hi @leonie for this type of challenge the free passes are automatic. On any day in which you don't hit your target of 8, a free pass will automatically be deducted. You'll see a dark gray...
  • leonie yes thy very much! @Udi
Interested in cleaning up my diet to mainly include: Rice, beans, lentils, sweet potatoes, veg, fruits.Love Dr. McDougall Starch Solution
7yr
Please reach out if you follow Starch Solution or have additional info on this lifestyle including pros, cons, recipes, nutritional info.
I need tips on how to avoid sweets when you have to be in the same room as them for a long time.
7yr
In Jazz class, the teacher always has sweets and its hard to say no when the table is right next to the piano (where i have to sit) for the entire class period. Any tips on how to tell myself to sa...
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Gosh, that sounds like torture! But rest assured, we have some ideas for you. First, you can ask the teacher to either move the candy bowl or put it away during class. When it's out of sight, it's...
  • jazzwave Thank you so much!!!!
  • darkchocolatepeanutbutter When I was studying nutrition, my professors were nerdy and brought us apple slices and carrot sticks. For your situation, I'd suggest that you ask your teacher if you could bring (or make...
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What are some foods in the morning without sugar
7yr
  • NellieGillespie Just plain rolled oats, yogurt without added sugar, fruit, eggs and wholemeal bread
  • annefood Hey @madidragon ! @NellieGillespie 's ideas are all awesome! You could add some olive oil and sautéed greens to the oats to make a savory oatmeal. Or top the plain yogurt with fruit, nuts and...
  • NellieGillespie Thanks Anne, that savoury oatmeal sounds delicious 😋