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More Lunch Ideas
Your Lunch Choices 400 Calories (approximately) Greek Chopped Pita Salad 2 cups romaine lettuce 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced 1 whole wheat pita, chopped 2 tablespoons low-fat vinaigrette Make it: Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl and…
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More Breakfast Ideas
Your Breakfast Choices 300 Calories (approximately) Vanilla Spice French Toast with Apple 1 egg plus 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 pieces whole-grain bread 1/2 medium apple, sliced Dash each of cinnamon and nutmeg Make it: Whisk eggs, vanilla, and spices together. Dip bread into egg mixture. Spray skillet with…
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Sugar Question
I ate four small strawberries and a medium banana with breakfast today and only have two grams or whatever of sugar left for the entire day. I usually eat an apple for an afternoon snack, which definitely will put me over my sugar limit. How bad is the sugar from fruit? How bad is it to go over the sugar limit when eating…
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Protein
Hey everyone! I was wondering if it's bad to go over the amount of protein you are supposed to eat. It seems like no matter how much I try and monitor it, i'm always going over.
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Whole and refined grains – what’s the difference? artic
Whole and refined grains – what’s the difference? Despite their “new” presence on supermarket shelves and restaurant menus, whole grains, such as brown rice and quinoa, predate refined grains, such as white rice and refined white flour, by thousands of years. The process of refining grain on a grand scale is a relatively…
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Low Cost Eating for the Budget Minded
Cheap and Healthy: 15 Nutritious Foods for About $2 A grocery list to help you cut food prices while you boost nutrition. By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD http://www.webmd.com/elaine-magee WebMD Expert Column How do you eat a nutritious diet while keeping your grocery budget low? The good news is that cheap food isn't necessarily…
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How to cook flounder?
Anyone know a good way to cook flounder? I've never had it but got some in my freezer to cook up. So whats the best way of cooking flounder?
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carb question
what is something that has about 75 calories but like175 carbs? This is my leftover totals for today. do you think i should eat more or not eat anything else? I need an expert opinion. I wanna do this right so i can stay on track. anybody?
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what do you guys think?
i can't find anything that fits the amount of calories and carbs i have left, what should i do?
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Denny's...not exactly a "healthy" restaurant!
So, I got dragged out for breakfast/lunch to Denny with some friends today, and all I can say is...YIKES! I did a little research into their menu/nutritional info before going there and discovered some very scary stuff...check out their nutritional info here:…
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Eating Out Ideas
Anyone have some good suggestions for eating out and maybe even fast foods? I like McDonalds Side salad without dressing. It's the best fast food side salad I've found.
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1200 calories/day food ideas
Anyone that is on 1200 cal/day - I am interested to hear what you eat for the day....I am in need of some variety!
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Carbs/Fats/Proteins
If you customize your plan what percentage do you assign for each? ie. 40/30/30 - is 40% your carbs or your proteins?
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Tips for managing soda intake
Tips for managing soda intake Drink water instead - make it a habit! Allan Borushek, dietitian offers these helpful tips for managing soda consumption: Check labels carefully for high-fructose corn syrup levels and only drink fruit juices and other flavored drinks in moderate amounts. Treat soda as a “party food” to be…
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What to eat before a work out
I am new to this, what should I be eating before a strength training workout to give me energy?
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What to have for supper
Im debating whether to have baked salmon with a spinach salad or a spinach taco salad?
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Mcdonalds free coffee MONDAYS
OK for the first time today I got a non fat latte in the sampler cup at McDonalds. The cup was sooo small I would have just bought one; it would of been a more worth it. Well the sample cup was 1/2 the size of a regular small. So is that 40 cls for that little cup? I really think it couo have been a lot lass than that.…
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Float Away
So I'm on my 3rd 32 oz bottle of water and I feel like I'm going to float home!! Why does it seem that some days I'm so full my bladder is going to burst and other days - I feel like I didn't drink any water at all! I'm guessing it has to do with my food intake? More sodium holds more water? Anyone have any thoughts on…
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Help me out here...
I have been faithfully on the plan and exercising, but my weight doesn't seem to be dropping as quickly as I had hoped or would like. I have been sticking to my 1200 cal per day and exercising 45 min (treadmill) daily. I am making super healthy choices. I have not been eating my exercise calories, as I am not sure why I…
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Grain Description Uses and Cooking Methods
Grain Description Uses and Cooking Methods Amaranth Very small seeds with slightly peppery flavor. Boil in 2-1/2 cups liquid such as water or half water and half stock or apple juice until seeds are tender, about 18 to 20 minutes. Add some fresh herbs or ginger-root to the cooking liquid for more interesting flavor. Barley…
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I made the leap...
To 1600/cals a day. :noway: I started at 1200 (recommended for me to lose 2lbs per week) and lost nothing. I upped to 1400 (recommended for me to lose 1.5lbs per week) and have been stalled for 3 weeks. I have now upped it ONCE AGAIN to 1600 cals a day (recommended for me to lose 1lb per week). We will see if this will…
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protein = weight loss...
hello, last time i dieted/got healthy; I increased my protein; I believe this was one of the keys. I believe the following helped me a bunch: 1. cardio w/ strength training 2. high fiber, high protein, low cal. 3. lots of water.... Anyone want to comment on how protein helped their weight loss? I am adding Muscle Milk…
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5 tips for getting the most out of oatmeal
5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Oatmeal Looking for a healthy breakfast that will warm you up on a cold morning? Oatmeal has long been a breakfast favorite, and it's a great choice for people in Phase 2 of the South Beach Diet — as long as you choose the right kind (not all oatmeal is created equal). Dr. Agatston,…
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Non Dairy Protien
Good Morning...I need help reducing my Carbs and someone told me to try and find a protien source that isnt dairy based. I am looking for any suggestions...I eat a bunch of dried meats, (beef jerky)...so any other suggestions? Thank you, and keep upthe good work!!:drinker:
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'my foods' GONE?
i was just entering food to my diary, and when i clicked on MY FOODS, all of my previously recorded foods were GONE? anyone else having problems?
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almost perfect meal plan!
I just planned out what I'm going to eat today, and it almost came out perfect, without going over my cals, carbs, fats, protein etc! what a geat start to the day :) just need to take a calcium supplement leftover (cal,carb,fat,sat,protein,calcium) 21 0 1 4 9 55
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High-fructose corn syrup and fat storage
High-fructose corn syrup and fat storage Issue of concern is high-fructose corn syrup. This fruit-based sugar is used as a sweetener in most soft drinks, bakery goods, ketchup and many other highly-processed foods. It is a cheap ingredient to produce, more so than many other sugars, and is therefore an ingredient in many…
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Sick....
I have been sick all day and cannot seem to eat and think I can keep it down. I have tried saltines and protein shakes and cereal and nothing seems to work. I have 939 cals left for the day, any ideas?
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Help! I can't find...
I want to log my lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, but I can't find the nutrition info. for what I ate anywhere on the internet! Here's what I had: 1 mini loaf of the wheat bread 1 small butter 1/3 of the Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes appetizer 1/2 of a lunch sized portion Shrimp Bistro Pasta If you can find any of this info.,…
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Eating Healthy during Mardi Gras
Hey all you New Orleanians out there! I need some help not going overboard on Mardi Gras in the eating department and alcohol. How do you not overindulge? I think it is inevitable given the circumstances, to go a little overboard, but if any of ya'll have any helpful tips, I would really appreciate them!