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Composting
Can I compost olive pits, pistachio nut shells, and corn cobs after they’ve been boiled?
Started topping my avo toast with arugula and sesame oil for a creamy and veggie packed breakfast
Day 2/5: Eat 5 Servings of Fruits & Veggies Per Day Level III
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annefood Avo toast with arugula sounds so good right now!
Does anyone snack on squash and sweet potatoes? What’s a good way to prepare those for snacking or meals on the go?
Salt craving
I’ve been craving salt lately. Is this related to not having added sugar? Is anyone else craving salt?? 🤷🏻♀️
Can never go wrong with tradition! Puerto Rican yucca pasteles and avocado! Yummy! 😉
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DietID_TeamDietitians YUM this looks amazing!
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msantiago I make it from grated yucca root with Annatto seed flavored vegetable oil; and the center is slow cooked shredded chicken breast! Make about 79-100 at one time and freeze! Lasts me a few months...
Ate a lovely lunch with 3 colleagues at Terra in Fort Worth and easily got in 4 servings of absolutely delicious veggies! Highly recommend!
terramediterranean.com
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annefood Love checking off so many veggies in one meal!
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DietID_TeamDietitians this is awesome!! Mediterranean food is always a great way to get in a bunch of veggies in at one meal.
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msantiago Yes! It’s also great to have some real time support to stay in track! So I’m grateful for my colleagues who joined me who are also participating in this challenge!
Is it still safe to eat?
Well, before I use a pass...I made a chicken/ veggie soup on Tuesday with grilled chicken leftover from Monday night ...It is still in the pot in the fridge but I am a little concern to eat it. Is ...
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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.
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