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Quick question should I count the Snapple I drink if I'm doing the soda challenge?
8yr Milwaukee, WI
  • annefood Hey @itscheezybabay ! Great question. Since Snapple is a sugar sweetened drink (or artificially sweetened for diet) you should count it as a soda.
  • itscheezybabay @annefood so I should just drink water during this challenge
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Yes definitely drink water during the Challenge. You can also drink seltzer if you're craving a fizzy drink, but be sure to get plain seltzer or naturally flavored seltzer like Poland spring lemon,...
Craving soda
8yr Bellmawr, NJ
I haven't had soda in almost four months. I'm thinking it's okay to have one every four months ri...
I haven't had soda in almost four months. I'm thinking it's okay to have one every four months right or should I keep it going? Also does anyone know any other substitute for soda? I been drinking ...
  • garv Chances are you won't enjoy it anymore
  • annefood Awesome question @reese1990 . And congrats on eliminating soda! That's fantastic! I agree with @garv that you likely won't enjoy it anymore. But if you're worried that having one soda will reignite...
  • reese1990 Thank you @annefood. Another question do you have any sparkling water brands you suggest and flavors to try that with?
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Foodstand's Top 5 Tips for a Mindful Thanksgiving
8yr blog.thefoodstand.com
The holidays are all about good cheer, gratitude, family, friends, and delicious food. But the se...
The holidays are all about good cheer, gratitude, family, friends, and delicious food. But the season can also conjure up feelings of guilt and dread—tempting food overcomes our better judgement, l...
Starting off the lunch-making challenge with some prep for the week!
8yr
Day 1/1: Make Your Lunch More Often Level I

Roasting a ton of veggies, including these beautiful...
Day 1/1: Make Your Lunch More Often Level I Roasting a ton of veggies, including these beautiful beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms. I'm also saving my veggie scraps to make a vegetable...
  • annefood So smart @lauren !
  • SallyRogers Beautiful! After I roast beets I save the beet greens and sauté for breakfast for a couple mornings after! (As long as they last)
  • lauren @SallyRogers such a good idea! Beet greens are so good 😍
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30
CUESA | Talk: Politics and the Dinner Table
8yr cuesa.org Port Commission Meeting Room
After this game-changing election, join food policy experts for an intelligent and proactive discussion about the state of our food. It's now more important than ever to stand together to build a h...
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29
Bay Area Chefs, Farmers Come Together to Celebrate Civil Eats | Civil Eats
8yr civileats.com The Village at 969 Market
"Join us in San Francisco on Tuesday, November 29, as we host our first-ever in-person benefit."
"Join us in San Francisco on Tuesday, November 29, as we host our first-ever in-person benefit."
What do y'all like?
8yr
What do y'all like to drink in to replace sofa?
  • annefood Hey @maddiedod ! Have you tried drinking sparkling water with copped fruit in it? The fruit flavors the water, plus you get a little treat at the bottom of the glass :)
  • maddiedod Sounds good @Annefood
  • boguz Hi there! I consume canned ice tea a lot, like A LOT. I made my own at home now. Cooling a fruit flavored natural tea (strawberry makes the best) mixing with some organic honey and fresh lemon...
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Is there any way to stop these eating marathons?I mean I eat almost everything I have in the fridge and its been happening for a couple days
8yr
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Hey @Lazy_Nash - perhaps you can try cleaning out your fridge of anything that is tempting, and just keep fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. This way, if you have a craving, the options are...
  • darkchocolatepeanutbutter Totally understandable @Lazy_Nash. Emotional hunger is difficult to distinguish with physical hunger since we use food as comfort. Check in with yourself by thinking about any life changes that may...
Slacking...
8yr
at first i was doing really good avoiding soda, but now ive been slacking more. dont get me wrong, im not drinking NEAR as many as i used to a day, but im having trouble sticking to NOT drinking so...
  • noah Hey i faced the same thing at the beginning but just remember why your doing this and think for the future and how its gonna be😊.
  • noah So goodluck and u got that! Im here for u
  • LezEngel Have you tried replacing soda with sparkling water? You could even try infusing sparkling water with some slices of citrus fruit for a bit of sweetness & flavor.
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3 Infused Water Ideas - The Chalkboard
8yr thechalkboardmag.com
This was written for the holidays, but it's a great idea year round!
This was written for the holidays, but it's a great idea year round!