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Kale vs. Pizza Cutter
8yr irrationalparsnip.com
Is this a new way to take down those massive bunches of kale available now? See how it turned out...
Is this a new way to take down those massive bunches of kale available now? See how it turned out on my blog.
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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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Vegan omelet with chickpeas
7yr
Day 5/7: Avoid Added Sugar Level III
Day 5/7: Avoid Added Sugar Level III
Fresh pappardelle!
8yr
With olive oil, peas, parmesan, mint, and salt and pepper. Kitchen tip: drop frozen peas into the...
With olive oil, peas, parmesan, mint, and salt and pepper. Kitchen tip: drop frozen peas into the leftover hot pasta water to defrost them!
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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Carots and red lentils dal has a great taste - almost sweet! Helps me a lot with the sugar cravings
7yr
Day 4/7: Avoid Added Sugar Level III
Day 4/7: Avoid Added Sugar Level III
  • garv Red lentils are loaded with proteins too.
Turkey tail mushrooms for medical teas.
7yr
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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
Orange leaf yogurt - avoid!
7yr
Found myself at an Orange Leaf yogurt chain with no choice but to get something. Then I finally googled the ingredients of their no added sugar vanilla, and is is full of synthetic sweeteners like ...