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A common challenge: Eating plant based on vacation... I've turned that into a fun opportunity rather than a challenge -
I look forward to finding and trying plant based friendly eateries everywhere we travel. Our family favorite in Chicago: Kale My Name! Our boys ask for it anytime we're headed to or through Chicago...
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DietIDdietitian That's awesome! I agree it's fun -- one resource I find particularly helpful is HappyCow -- you can look up vegan, vegetarian, veg-friendly restaurants, and natural food stores by area at...
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Shey La aplicación happy cow es buenísima yo también la he usado incluso cuando estaba de visita en P.R.
Any healthy/no sugar added pizza alternatives/recipes?! This is the fifth pizza to tempt me in less than a week!
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DietID_TeamDietitians And if you want to venture to make your own pizza crust at home, the Roberta's pizza crust recipe is THE BEST https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016230-robertas-pizza-dough - no added sugar!
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XxlxX As a healthy pizza base you could use a wrap and add your own veg, meats and cheese to it on top
It's my third try and fail on level 3 for eating fruits and veggies. How do you guys do it? I am determined to conquer this!!
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DietID_TeamDietitians A few tricks that have helped me: I keep frozen fruits and veggies on hand so it's easy to throw them in a smoothie or scrambled eggs without any chopping. I also try to have at least one serving...
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annefood @shaunacutie your determination is awesome! Like @Rachna I also eat at least 1 fruit of vegetable at every meal, and if I eat a snack it is always a fruit or veggie with some protein (fruit with...
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FeliciaFancy I always try and start the day by having fruit with my breakfast which is normally some kind of berry on top of my cereal or porridge. I also try and bulk prepare my lunches for the week with a...
Juice!! Good or bad!?
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 ...
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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?
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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...
Cook your leek greens and make a veggie pasta!
Coolest #KitchenTip I learned yesterday at @Feedback #Feeding5000NYC event. The Chef at Egg said that you can boil your leek greens "like a pasta". Just separate them, rip them with your hands, mak...
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munchiemummy Such a great idea! I have used them in soups before but this sounds like the next generation of "zoodles" it's such a good idea.
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etsummer Ha I have so many leek greens in my freezer waiting to be used to make veg broth but this sounds like such a better idea since I can't seem to find the time to actually make it!
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JenniferEmilson I freeze mine for when I make veggie stock! #FoodRevolution
Need advice: good veg beef stew recipe?
I have tried (and failed) multiple times to create a good, beef and vegetable stew that is more veg than beef. Any tips from this expert community?
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annefood Hey @MargaretG - I was a vegetarian for many years and haven't made beef stew since I've returned to the land of the meat eaters ;) But I would bet that an Ina Garten recipe would be a good place...
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jfdouble yes!!
Interested in cleaning up my diet to mainly include:
Rice, beans, lentils, sweet potatoes, veg, fruits.Love Dr. McDougall Starch Solution
Please reach out if you follow Starch Solution or have additional info on this lifestyle including pros, cons, recipes, nutritional info.
How to combat sugar cravings?
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annefood Hey @FernandoSchmidt ! Have you checked out the Guidebook https://www.thefoodstand.com/challenge-groups/13-avoid-sweets-dessert-and-candy/guide ? There are lots of great tips and tricks to help you...
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DietID_TeamDietitians One new favorite find that has helped me is cinnamon spice tea. I drink it with no added sugar or milk, and the natural sweetness of the cinnamon satisfies my cravings.
Fresh pasta is a great way to use up the last bits of veg in the fridge #nofoodwaste
I had 3 assorted #wild mushrooms, a few leaves of #local spinach and a splash of white wine left in the bottom of a bottle. Combined with 1/2 of a leftover red onion, a clove of garlic, and some he...
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sugardetoxme Great tip!
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etsummer Awesome and delicious tip! Always love meals you can make with not much left in the fridge/pantry. Fresh pasta is so easy and simple.