Why Your Granola Is Really a Dessert - The New York Times
i've been on a muesli train for quite some time because of this. Check the package of your granola before you dollop piles on your yogurt!
Avoid Fast Food, Avoid Sugar at Breakfast
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annefood 8yr 30 g of sugar in the article- yikes!The kind I just ate has 6g sugar per half cup, sweetened with molasses and honey. It also has organic nuts, seeds, oats, unsweetened coconut and spices. I mix in a few spoonfuls of raw unsweetened oats, and eat it with sliced banana and almond milk. Could be better, but this one is pretty good. It's important to read the label! -
garv 8yr I add flax seeds & sun flower seeds to up the nutrition quotient. Try alternating between banana & dates , works brilliantly
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JenniferEmilson 8yr It's kinda scary, since granola is touted as 'good for you' food! That's why I make ours- can totally control how sweet it is. And what goes in it ☺️ -
darkchocolatepeanutbutter 8yr @JenniferEmilson I totally agree! My dad likes to buy the Trader Joe's Vanilla Almond granola but he now eats it at night for dessert. -
DietID_TeamDietitians 8yr Great tips @annefood @garv @Jenniferemilson @darkchocolatepeanutbutter! One thing to watch out for is those store packaged parfaits. One that I picked up at the airport had 55g of sugar!!!
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garv 8yr @Rachna next time you are in Bombay , I'll get you some muesli with 'no added' sugar . We have some great artisanal options here.
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annefood 8yr @Rachna 55 GRAMS?!? Omg. That's frightening!
Can't wait to make this easy chai spice cake from Sun Basket
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"Turn your favorite tea into an afternoon treat"
Veggie packed dinner in 20 minutes - chickpea pasta topped with stewed eggplant, tomato, garlic, onions, and parsley.
I love chickpea pasta on busy nights because it’s protein dense (vs regular pasta), tastes virtually the same, and pairs perfectly with whatever combo of veggies are sitting in my fridge :)
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oceanspirit Yummy! I have lentil pasta in my pantry...thanks for the inspiration 😍
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carson Dddd
Making dinner with a little baby at home means meals usually fit in one bowl. This one was particularly delish and ready in 20 min
Brown rice with garlic and kale, avocado and greens salad, and pan seared chicken with onions and garlic.
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garv Kale... avo.. all things millennial!!
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DietID_TeamDietitians Haha I have to stay on trend 😉
Started topping my avo toast with arugula and sesame oil for a creamy and veggie packed breakfast
Day 2/5: Eat 5 Servings of Fruits & Veggies Per Day Level III
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annefood Avo toast with arugula sounds so good right now!