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I need help determining calories...
When doing one pot meals such as spaghetti or soups how do you determine how many calories?
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Easy vegetable soup
If you are looking for a an easy-to-make, healthy vegetable soup to warm you up during the winter months, I might just have the recipe for you. Preparation time: 45 mins - 1hr including prep work and cooking. Ingredients 2 teaspoon olive oil 2 shallots or 1 medium onion 2 zucchinis (one yellow and one green) 1 medium…
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Healthy Hot Cocoa!
Feeling upset that you may not be able to enjoy your cocoa this winter? Fear not! I have found the solution. 1.5 cups silk almond milk, unsweetened 1 cup torani sugar free chocolate syrup steam milk in sauce pan, pour in to cup, add syrup to taste. total damage: 53 cals. You're welcome, Happy Holidays! ;)
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Cooking with my toddlers
Just trying to get some fun, healthy food ideas to make with my almost 2 year old twins. They love to snack instead of eat nice meals, so if I can find something that's healthy and fun for them, I'm thinking it may be easier to get them to eat better. Anywhoo...any ideas?
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A salad that doesn't feel like you're on a diet
And you can pick up all the ingredients at Coscto! Sprinkle balsamic vinegar on 1.5 cups spinach. cut up 6 cherries (they have them at costco now, but you can also use craisins all year round) and 3 oz chicken breast from rotisserie chicken. Top with 1 tbsp Kirkland brand (cibo naturals) pesto sauce (in the refrigerated…
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My Meal Replacement Shake For Weight Loss 2011
This helped me lose the 44 pounds!!! I use it sometimes 2 times a day. Is best after your evening workout. Fills me up everytime. This whole shake has about 500 calories in it so drink it once a day only after a hardcore workout. P.S. Some of you may have seen this post already but I just wanted to help out the newbies....…
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Need aspargus recipes or cooking instructions
I bought some aspargus but have no clue on how to prepare it. I like it when I have had it out. Need some recipes or cooking instruction on how to prepare it and keep low cal and healthy. Thanks!
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Tortilla Recipe - are 48 cals pp correct?
Hi Guys, I found this torilla recipe online: http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/1864/flour-tortilla-wraps.aspx the recipe says it makes 60 and when I run it through the MFP recipe checker it says they're 48 calories each! Seems very low to me, so I thought I'd check with you guys to make sure I'm not missing something! Thanks…
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Meganne's Magic Tuna Salad
Okay so this one sounds SUPER WEIRD- but trust me, it is delicious, healthy, and filling- with lots of fiber, protein, and good fat! One small avocado- peel and mash Hot sauce (to taste- I like A LOT)- stir into mashed avocado One small can tune- drain and stir into avocado and for added nutrients, taste, and texture one…
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77 calorie chocolate shake
1 cup non fat milk 2 tbsp sugar free fat free chocolate pudding mix 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa 1/2 tbsp splenda (2-3 small packets) 2 tbl cool whip (optional) 7 icecubes place all in a blender that chops ice well. Blend until is well mixed and all of the ice is chopped up. Mixture should be nice and…
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Delicious oatmeal raspberry almond muffins :)
I made some delicious muffins yesterday by tweaking an old recipe and I thought I would share it with you all. The calories aren't too bad, and the ingredients are very healthy! Oatmeal Raspberry Almond Muffins Makes 12 muffins 1 cup quick cooking oats 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/2…
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Flat Belly Breakfast Recipes from a website. :)
I found this website this morning and I'm going to try the Banana Pankcakes with Walnut Honey. mmmmmmm 425 cal, 67 carbs, 15 fat and 5 fiber!! Not a bad breakfast and sounds filling. :) http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/flat-belly-diet-morning-meals
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Using the recipe calculator
I was going to check out that recipe calculator and was wondering, how do you know how many people your recipes serves and the serving size....for instance, whenever my wife makes homemade tuna noodle casserole, she would use the little square baking dish, I believe its the 8x8....and I know its overboard but when she…
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best way to cook chicken breast
I am looking for a way to cook 1 chicken breast at a time for lunches. I am trying to stay away from as much sodium as possible. I thought about pounding my chicken breast thin and then sautee it in some pam or olive oil. What are some easy and yummy ways you cook yours? I need some ideas? I can broil, grill, and use my…
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Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
(Set up as amount of ingredient, calories, carbs, fats and proteins) Ocean Spray - Fresh Cranberries, 1 container (3 cup 55gs ea.) 180 36 0 0 0 Generic - Sugar White Granulated, 1 cup 720 200 0 0 Water - From Well, 6 fl oz 0 0 0 0 Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe - Golden Yellow Cake Mix, 1 package (43g) 2,048 410 42 12 Ener g -…
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Nutritional Yeast
I'm working on getting my 2 Tbsp. of nutritional yeast in daily. I do not like the taste at all, but know I NEED it. Does anybody else take it? If so how do you consume it? Or if you don't take it any ideas? Thanks so much for your help. Ashley
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Chicken Broccoli Casserole
I don't know if this has already been posted, but I found this recipe using the SparkRecipes app on my iPhone. It's really easy and fast and it reminds me of Chicken Divan. 1lb chicken breast boneless, skinless boiled and cut into 1 in. pieces 1 Package frozen broccoli broken apart 1 can 98% fat free cream of mushroom soup…
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really good chicken n rice soup!
Found this yesterday and it tastes amazing!!!!!! Ingredients: •4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth •1 small onion, chopped •2 ribs celery, sliced •2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced •1 cup sliced mushrooms •1 cup green beans, sliced •1/2 cup uncooked rice •2 cups chopped cooked chicken Preparation: Heat…
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Spicy Sausage Shepherd's Pie
Took this one from Rachael Ray magazine: 8 russet potatoes 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup Skim Milk 1 pound hot or sweet italian turkey sausage links, casings removed 1/2 head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley Preheat broiler. In a pot,…
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Chex mix- recipes anyone?
So I love chex mix and my SIL gave us some home made for christmas and it got me wondering if there is a way to make it relatively low fat and healthy. So any suggestions?
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When cooking with herbs...
...and a recipe calls for a cup of basil, would that be a cup of stuffed, packed in the cup basil? Or just loose basil, which I'm imagining wouldn't be very much. The recipe is for pesto. Might be a silly question, but you can't learn until you ask, right? :laugh:
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Paleo Recipes
Hi everyone!! I know of some online sources but just wondering if any of you know of any good Paleolithic recipes?! Desserts, main courses, salads, anything?! I am about to start Paleo eating full swing and was just looking for some more creative ideas. Thanks!
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Harvest Soup!
4 c. Butternut squash, cubed 2 c. Acorn squash, cubed 2 med. russet potatoes, cubed 60 baby carrots (approximate), cut in half 6 c/ Low-fat chicken or vegetable broth 2 tsp. Garlic salt 1 Tbsp Thyme 1 tsp Dill weed 1 tsp Nutmeg, ground 1/4 c. Potato flour 1 can, corn, unsalted Throw it all in a crock pot and cook for 4…
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Hungry Girl Peppermint Pie
So I found another recipe on Hungry Girl that I had to try. It's a peppermint pie swap, and I liked it. I made it twice in two days, the second time I added a dab of red food coloring to make the whole pie pink and I upped the candy canes to 3 (didn't figure out the added calories). The 3rd candy cane gave the overall pie…
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Nutritional Yeast
I'm working on getting my 2 Tbsp. of nutritional yeast in daily. I do not like the taste at all, but know I NEED it. Does anybody else take it? If so how do you consume it? Or if you don't take it any ideas? Thanks so much for your help. Ashley
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breakfasts!!!
I would love some quick and easy ideas/recipes for breakfast!! I always seem to end up eating the same things, with 3 kids to get ready in the morning i don't have a lot of time........or energy lol. However it is one meal i try to never miss. Any ideas would be very gratefully recieved :flowerforyou: x jo x
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Need your fave recipes for my website, por favor!
Hey y'all! I am adding a Recipes tab to my weight loss blog site (http://thinspiration.neelifaulkner.com) and need your help! What are some of your favorite quick & easy recipes? I'll need some ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Including nutrional information would be fabulous but if you don't have it, that's…
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Chicken Salad Wraps/Quesadillas
You will need: * 1 can Great Value Chunk Chicken Breast in Water (12 oz) * 1/2 cup red seedless grapes (sliced small) * 1 package Fisher Chef's Naturals Pecan Chips (2 oz) * 5 Tbsp Hidden Valley Fat Free Ranch dressing * 8 Mission white corn tortillas (small) To make: * Drain water from can of chicken, then place chicken…
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NutritionMd.Org - Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (Vegan
Try this - I added it to the database this morning. My sister just started a 21 day vegan challenge and this is on the menu. This is fantastic oatmeal, is quick and easy like instant oatmeal packets, and is inexpensive. Listed on MFP as: NutritionMd.Org - Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (Vegan)…
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Geek yogurt w/ fresh fruits
I have been eating the Greek yogurt 0% with fresh fruits eg: red seedless grapes, pineapples strawberry, even adding vanilla & almonds with a packet of splenda. It is amazing quite refreshing. You can also use the frozen fruits as well:love: