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Healthy, filling and easy to make breakfast 1 cup water, 10 strawberries, 1 Tbps olive oil, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 scoop vanilla protein
8yr
  • SuzanneM I like vanilla extract as a flavor enhancer that doesn't add in sugar
If I want to bake something sweet in less calories, what can I do? For example, replacing milk with water etc.
8yr
I've already tried replacing milk with water, eggs with that Semper's No-Egg-thing, and sugar with less sugar or sweetener.
  • darkchocolatepeanutbutter Most baked goods are calorically-dense even if they are made without animal products so it's good to eat an appropriate portion. You can use substitutes for regular milk like soy milk or coconut...
  • annefood Hey @Uber - It's important to remember that calories alone aren't the key to good health. And replacing whole food ingredients with artificial ones can often lead to other health problems, and...
  • Uber Aaalright! Thanks to you both! (: @darkchocolatepeanutbutter & @annefood
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Too much water?
8yr
I've heard two objections to drinking 8 cups of water a day: 1) water can reduce the amount of good gut bacteria and 2) cause your electrolytes to become unbalanced. Are either of these valid reaso...
  • annefood Hey @hobmij ! Good questions. It is possible to drink too much water such that the sodium levels in your blood drop too low, however you'd have to drink way more than 8 cups a day to over hydrate....
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Hey @hobmij! Great question. As Anne mentioned, most people would need to drink well beyond 8 glasses before it can have detrimental impacts to your health, especially if you are counting tea and...
  • darkchocolatepeanutbutter Hi @hobmij! As @annefood and @Rachna said, the amount of water we drink depends on our personal needs so experiment with how much water you need to get through the day. Also may I ask where you got...
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violet-woods: Iced Lavender Lemonade Tea
8yr violet-woods.blogspot.com
I didn't have but one lemon on hand but I did have culinary lavender and a lemon meringue tea fro...
I didn't have but one lemon on hand but I did have culinary lavender and a lemon meringue tea from Art of Tea. The tea is a blend of green rooibos, orange peel, rose petals, cornflowers - all of i...
Pan Seared Salmon with rice, harissa stewed chickpeas, fresh arugula and lemon salad and cucumber tahini-yogurt sauce.
8yr City of Oakland
Stewed chickpeas:
1 can Chickpeas
1/2 a yellow onion
2 TBS Harissa spice
2 tbs water
Salt to tast...
Stewed chickpeas:
1 can Chickpeas
1/2 a yellow onion
2 TBS Harissa spice
2 tbs water
Salt to taste
Simmer in a pot until sauce thickens and onion is translucent.
Next I cooked the rice in the rice...
Peach and passion nicecream
8yr
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Happy healthy snack!
8yr Ditmas Park
Roasted chickpea snack. Dry roast for 30 minutes at 400°. Toss with salt, curry powder (or whatev...
Roasted chickpea snack. Dry roast for 30 minutes at 400°. Toss with salt, curry powder (or whatever seasonings you prefer) and a teeny scoash of olive oil. Then roast for another 30 minutes. So #cr...
  • DietID_TeamDietitians My favorite snack. I also do his with fava beans
  • annefood Such good crunch. I'll have to try favas @Rachna
  • AMK @Rachna - yes, fava beans! One of my favorites any way they're cooked!
Tomato Season= Harissa Tomato Jam 😋
8yr thelemonapron.com
"Tomato Jam.  Yep, it’s a thing.  And it’s real yummy.  You know how we love our red pepper jelly...
"Tomato Jam.  Yep, it’s a thing.  And it’s real yummy.  You know how we love our red pepper jelly with cheese on crostini? Or fig or plum butter with pork dishes? &nb…"
Cauliflower ceviche + chips to munch on during debate #2
8yr forksoverknives.com
Day 4/5: Eat 3 Servings of Fruits & Veggies Per Day Level II
Day 4/5: Eat 3 Servings of Fruits & Veggies Per Day Level II
Savory oatmeal coming your way, Union Square!
8yr jackienewgent.com Union Square Greenmarket
Kale and crimini mushroom oatmeal, recipe courtesy of @Newgent
Kale and crimini mushroom oatmeal, recipe courtesy of @Newgent