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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...
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.
What are people planting in their garden this year?
This was how green my garden was last year and can't wait to plant this year. Definitely doing more kale, peas, green squash. What's everyone else planting? I'm in Northeastern PA and would be open...
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katewilson Welcome to the community! I would say sugar snap peas are always my fave!
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Anke Have you tried different types of kale?
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sugardetoxme asparagus. If you don't mind something growing like weeds once it takes!
Do you have a good food pun?? We want to know.
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It's time to make some new Foodstand #foodpun stickers, so we're asking YOU Foodstanders to submit your best ideas (and of course tag anyone who is the Queen or King of All Food Puns).
And don't ...
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Anniemelia Cornstar!
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sugardetoxme +1 for CORNSTAR
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sugardetoxme How about BAKED GOOD with hash brownies? Don't know how to communicate that on a sticker unless you can roll it and smoke it ðŸ˜
What is your quick go-to dinner?
Mine is whatever veggies are in the fridge + salt + olive oil + heat. Or toss raw veg in some kind of sauce. Yay sides for dinner!
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lauren Funny you say that, I *just* ate a giant bowl of roasted kale sprouts for dinner!
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marynfulton2 Mine is some kind of stir-fry. Leftover grain, tofu/chickpea/egg, whatever veggies are in the fridge, and rice vinegar, tamari, ginger, and sriracha (all staples in my fridge) topped with cashews,...
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DietID_TeamDietitians Best fast dinner - sautéed edamame, greens, and garlic topped with a pouched egg, hot sauce, and hummus or avocado.
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annefood
Hey @ingalls ! Pizza is one of those foods like tomato sauce that should be naturally sugar free, but often isn't, depending on where you're getting it. If you're at the type of restaurant that...
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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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As a healthy pizza base you could use a wrap and add your own veg, meats and cheese to it on top
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