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Quinoa question
Hey everyone:) I haven't made quinoa before and want to try it out, but I want to cook it in the microwave instead of on the stove my question is if I want one serving which is 1/4 cup dry how much water do I put and how long do I microwave it for? because I'm cooking a smaller portion I would think the cooking time is…
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Soup recipes
I had a little trouble with food, but soups have been good to me so I was wondering if anyone had soup recipes to share. The canned ones have to much sodium and I don't want that. Thanks!
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How to stay away from sugar!!!
I love sugar so much it's like I can't escape from it. Any tips to not crave it so much? Or something to satisfy my sweet tooth that's healthy.
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Favorite healthy slow cooker / crockpot recipes?
I'm working on my meal prep skills and just bought a slow cooker to do bulk cooking. My first meal was a lot less healthy than I meant it to be (baked ziti aka carbs and cheese). Fail. I tried searching for healthy recipes online but a lot are meat-based and I'm trying to be as pescatarian as I can for health reasons. I'm…
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BLACK BEANS
Wow! these are great! They don't make you gassy and they are wonderfully high in minerals and fiber. They don't have a strong flavor, so you can throw them in salads (great with lowfat italian dressing and a little feta cheese), spaghetti, corn, tacos, casseroles, turkey or avocado whole wheat wraps, etc.... You will want…
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Vegan recipes anyone??
Anyone have any tasty and healthy vegan recipes? No Quinoa please. I know people love it but I'm not a fan
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Any healthy mexican food recipes?
I grew up on mainly mexican food and I am obsessed with my homemade flour tortillas. Any suggestions on what to use instead of tortillas? Also, any healthy mexican food recipes?
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What's your favorite little to no-cook dinner?
What's your favorite dinner that requires no (or very little) cooking? Mine is what I called a "lazy spanakopita", but it's honestly very far from the real thing. It's spinach (thawed from frozen) mixed with ricotta, feta, garlic, stuffed in a flatbread and dipped in tomato sauce. I usually do toast it in the oven first…
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Easy protein 'mug cake'
About 30 grams of your favorite whey powder 12 grams of unsweetened cocoa (or more whey or some almond flour or nothing) 1/2 tspn of baking powder 1 egg. Combine dry ingedients in microwave safe bowl. Mix in egg, add water until cake batter consistency. The thinner it is the more it will rise to an extent i used a bit more…
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Shrimp lettuce wraps
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/20-minute-zesty-shrimp-lettuce-wraps/
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Lunch ideas for work.
I have been taking pb&j to work almost every day with chips to work. I need ideas for my work lunches, snacks and dinner. Thx.
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Energy bars that don't use nuts
I cannot eat but but all the recipes on yoyr site for energy bar have some kind of nut or seed in them. Are there any recipes without these ingredients?
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Looking for Curry chicken salad
Looking for a curry chicken salad recipe with cashews and frozen peas....and the nutrition info. Thanks!
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Changing servings to grams?
Hi I just entered in my homemade baked beans into MFP recipes. How do I and can I change servings to grams?
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high iron and low dairy! Help!
Hi guys! Im wondering if anyone has any good ideas for recipes or easy meals (breakfast and lunch) that are a bit higher in Iron and have minimal dairy in them? I am just starting out on this journey due to a few health problems and could really use your help! Thanks! Shan
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Cauliflower Pizza Crust
I know that you can make cauliflower pizza crust. Yet, I would prefer to buy it. Anyone know where it is available? It is not at Sprouts. I was able to check that out.
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Low calories replacement for dates in raw cakes?
Hi there. I use dates a lot in raw cakes and oat bars and the like. I dont need my cakes to be so sweet and calorific can anyone suggest something sticky like that that would make a good substitute ? I was thinking maybe apple sauce? Thanks!
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Meal prep beginner, needing ideas and help
I am new to meal prep. I have 3 young kiddos, so I don't have a lot of time on my hands, especially with school ending. So I have questions. Hopefully you got answers. Some of it may be dumb, but like I said I'm new so please bear with me. For veggies... are canned veggies bad for you? And what types of protein can be used…
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Non-pureed carrot ginger soup
The facility i worked at last night had some amazing soup. I tried looking up reciped but all i can find is pureed versions. Anything have a good recipe? or you think i can just skip the pureeing process at the end? Thanks
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Where Do I Find My Recipes That I Shared?
Help!!!! I can only see the ingredients on my recipes page. I cannot find the instructions or ingredients that I posted as well in order to see if I made any mistakes. What to do? Thanks
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Share a recipe from your local cuisine :)
I am fascinated how different cultures have learned to get the most out of some plants/food ingredients that my culture usually use in a very limited way. Since MFP is worldwide community connecting people from different cultures and gastronomies, I thought it might be fun and useful if we share some of the recipes of our…
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Anyone know of a app or site...
Anyone know of an app or a site where I can enter ingredients and get the calories per serving? Thanks in advance.
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Which do you use more - food processor or instant pot (or other pressure cooker)?
I sort of want both but want to know which to start with. Which one do you use more, or at all? Any other handy kitchen gadgets? - other than a food scale :)
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Salad and cold meat
I have a medical issue where I tend to eat the same foods over and over and at the moment I'm stuck on hummus, cold meat and salad. While it's doing my weight loss wonders, I'm looking for more low calorie lunch and dinner ideas, if anyone has any tried and tested recipes too, I'd be very grateful x
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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies
So, i saw the MFP Vlog for these "Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies", claiming they are 48 calories per cookie. When I entered the ingredients into the recipe maker, it comes out to about 110 per cookie.
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Breakfast ideas?
I'm new to the whole dieting thing. I wanna know some ideas for a healthy breakfast. I have a friend who goes to a nutritionist and told them that breakfast need to be your biggest meal. Makes sense. So this was my breakfast
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Quick chicken marinade needed.
Looking for a quick chicken marinade where I can soak the bird for no more than 45 minutes. I use a Weber charcoal grill. My go to is Wishbone Italian but need to change it up. Thanks!
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Cravings... any healthy dessert recipes?!
I get the cravings... we all do! So I have a super easy and quick yummy recipe that will help the sweet tooth.. please post yours too, because I'm starting to want something a little different!!! Protein soufflé Mash Half a banana 1 scoop protein powder of choice (vanilla/chocolate) 1/4 cup egg whites 1/2 tsp baking powder…
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How to make ground turkey... not taste like ground turkey?
I'm finding a lot of yummy looking recipies that call for ground turkey. I've used it a few times before (years ago) and it always came out like soggy cardboard. How can I make it better? Is it the fat content or cooking method? I was thinking of trying it in tacos, sloppy joes or chili.
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Looking for cheap lunch recipe
Cheap and nutritious recipe. My current lunch is a banana.