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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.
I need tips on how to avoid sweets when you have to be in the same room as them for a long time.
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...
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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...
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jazzwave Thank you so much!!!!
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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...
What are some foods in the morning without sugar
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NellieGillespie Just plain rolled oats, yogurt without added sugar, fruit, eggs and wholemeal bread
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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...
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NellieGillespie Thanks Anne, that savoury oatmeal sounds delicious 😋
How to keep stay motivated at weekend? I kinda struggling with that:(
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garv Pack your day with fun stuff to do & time your meals well. I agree though , weekends are tough to get by... good luck to ya
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annefood @finaflorence I totally feel ya. In my weekday routine it's much easier to stay on track. @garv 's advice is great. Having fun is a great distraction. If you're out to breakfast with friends, stick...
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SallyRogers This one is tough for me! I find that if I have one of my splurge meals times during the weekend, I do better at sticking with a pseudo-weekday routine before and after because I'm so looking...
Soda Substitute: What's a good substitute for soda? What drinks?
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Lotta I drink water and sometimes put fruit and berries in it :) Sparkling water seems to be a popular alternative, but I personally hate the taste :D
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DietID_TeamDietitians @RegannePreece - I totally agree with @Lotta. Putting frozen fruit in water or sparkling water is a great way to add flavor without added sugar. I also like hot cinnamon tea. The cinnamon has...
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bananazen92 Usually, when looking for alternatives to soda, I turn to tea, fruit/vegetable water, apple cider, plain water, flavored water, or even hot chocolate. There are many different types of tea that...
Time to shift to a new challenge ?
Day14/14 Level 4 Eat one bite at a time To change to another challenge or take on Level 5? Suggestions , ideas & tips , keep 'em coming!
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DietID_TeamDietitians How are you feeling about it?? If you feel like it's becoming a habit, definitely try another one! We just launched our no food waste challenge
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garv If it's become a habit , then I owe the foodstand team big! I'm determined to make it a habit & no added sugar is the toughest one out there for me , so , I'm confused! Zero food waste has been...
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DietID_TeamDietitians So good to hear no food waste is already a rule! Try no added sugar. You get a few free passes so it's not about going cold turkey, but instead cutting back.
How do you.....
Sign off for the day on the No Added Sugar challenge?
Logging everything as I go is keeping me on the straight and narrow. But...
My day 2 check ins were all going against day 1 ...then it seeme...
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DietID_TeamDietitians Hey Ellie, I'm so sorry you had this issue. Normally, you should be able to check in, and the check in gets recorded for the current day. If you're checking in around midnight, sometimes the...
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Ellie1601 Thanks Rachna! Will do! :-)
Does maple syrup added to Greek yogurt count as added sugar?
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter Hey @parkjimjam! Love your handle :) Yes, maple syrup is still added sugar even though it's more natural than processed sugar. I personally like to add mashed ripe fruit like bananas and...
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parkjimjam @darkchocolatepeanutbutter I see! thank you so much for the suggestions!!
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akhilg2002 That's a good idea @darkchocolatepeanutbutter !!
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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...
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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...
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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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