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Help! Lunch ideas????
Hi All Has anyone got any lunch idea's. I work in an office and find a floppy salad a bit of a bore.... I have come out today without any lunch, I dont want to sway off track, has anyone got any ideas what i can buy for lunch without making me fall off the wagon?? HELP...!!
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Dumb question!
Does anyone know if you measure pasta before you cook it or after? I was thinking it is before but the box I have does not say.
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Need some dinner ideas, please...
I have to go grocery shopping this evening, and I was hoping to get some new low-fat, low-cal dinner ideas. Any ideas would be appreciated! I mostly just need dinner stuff :) Thanks! Quick and easy ideas would be great, too!
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Whey protein and Yoghurt
Never done this before but just mixed (by hand dont blend) one scoop of vanilla protein with 4 spoons of plain Greek youghurt got a nice consitancy and thrown in some berries best tasting snack ive had in ages
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Need some bbq salad ideas
Hey there everyone! I am hosting a bbq tommorow for my son's birthday. Typical bbq faire will be on the menu ie hamburgers, potato salad, pasta salad and fruit tray plus a birthday cake. I need some recipes to make the salads less calorie rich as well as tasty. I was told to buy the salads but I know that those ones are…
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Chicken chili
I am going to make this chicken chili recipe for supper tonight: http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/super-easy-chicken-chili/Detail.aspx However, I don't buy precooked roasted chickens, so i want to use boneless skinless chicken breasts instead, and cook them with an onion/garlic mixture and bit of olive oil before i add the…
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Help.. burger recipe!
I need a good burger recipe.. And it has be to beef.. no one but me will eat ground turkey!
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Protein Recovery Shake Popsicles!
This might not be rocket science, but I've started to use popsicle molds to make post workout shake popsicles, and I am in heaven this hot, hot summer. Essentially, the rule is, if you can drink it, you can freeze it, and after your workout you can feel like the ice cream man came! Any of your favorite protein shake…
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Mocha Frappa
I am addicted to the mcd's drink but I know how awful they are. I tried a recipe I found that was much healthier but its not perfect. Does anyone have any good mocha frapp using instant coffee?
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healthy fish with what coating??
Hey last week I went to bob Evans and got the potato crusted flounder. It was very good. I don't know what to coat my flounder with though. It doesn't have to be potato crusted. I have plain corn flake cereal,but could I use that crushed?? I want to put it in a skillet with a nice brown coating. I have 100% olive oil also.…
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In need of a trail mix recipe
Hi, I will be travelling soon and could use a recipe for a satisfying trail mix that does not break the bank calorie-wise, please help! Thanks, Laura :smile:
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sooo yummy!
My daughter made an angel food cake, that she drizzled with melted dark chocolate and then drizzled with raspberry preserves and then filled the centre with raspberries and strawberries..so simple but dang was it good!
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Shrimp salad wrap w mango peach salsa
I just made this for myself and thought ild share. Its quick, easy and delicious for hot summer day! 3oz frozen shrimp dethawed and cut into chunks 1/4 cucumber peeled and cubed 1/8 red bell pepper cubed 1/4 avocado cubed cilantro chopped 2 lime wedges mrs dash 1/4 cup hearts of romaine 2 tbsp mango peach salsa 1 whole…
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Low-Cal Cookies?
My son and I love to bake together, does anyone have a recipe we can do together that we can both enjoy?
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"Clean Eating" protein bars
Ingredients Dry ingredients: 1 cup Whey (or whatever type floats your boat) protein 1/2 cup Spelt flour (or whole grain flour of your choice) 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup oat bran 1/2 cup flax seed ground 1/2 cup wheat germ 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 T. cinnamon 1 T nutmeg 1/2 cup sucanat (or turbinado sugar)--you could probably…
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IPAD Users - Try this
I downloaded an app called Instapaper it allows you to save a webpage on your pc/laptop in this case a recipe page and read it later on your ipad i normally prep my food for 2/3 days so ive saved a bunch of recipes and ive cooked all the meals one after an other.........
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HELP! I lost recipe
Does anyone have the weight watcher recipe for Chicken mini meatloafs that has ground chicken and stovetop stuffing and cooks in a muffin tin? Family loves it and I don't remember what else goes in it.
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dinner plan for tonight?
What's for dinner tonight people??:) I might just have some baked sweet potato fries. That's it..
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Desserts
Chocolate Malt Ice Cream Sandwiches 15 ice cream sandwiches Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including freezing time Ingredients 1 quart Chocolate Malt Ice Cream, (recipe follows) 30 Chocolate Refrigerator Cookies, (recipe follows) Preparation 1.Spoon 1/4 cup ice cream onto one cookie; sandwich with a…
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Fresco Taco Bell
Has anyone tried the Fresco menu from Taco Bell? It is awesome...My fav is the fresco soft chicken taco. Only 170 calories and no guilt. Very fresh. Let me know if you have tried it.
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Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower 4 servings, about 1 cup each Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients 8 cups 1-inch-thick slices cauliflower florets, (about 1 large head; see Tip) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 2…
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Dolmas Wrap
Dolmas Wrap 1 serving Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce 1/4 cup chopped cucumber 1/4 cup chopped tomato 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 whole-wheat lavash (see Note), or whole-wheat wrap 3 prepared dolmas…
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Bake sale suggestions for Sick Kids Foundation
I am participating in a bake-sale at work to raise money for the Sick Kids Foundation Heat Wave Volleyball Tournament (July 10, 2010 Toronto lakeshore). I would usually bring one of my low-fat creations to pot-lucks at the office, but I don’t think low fat food will sell very well at the bake sale – actually, I know it…
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"Bruschetta" style pizza!
Tonight I tried something new. I like to make pizza at home, and it fits in my nutritional goals as long as I only have it once a week, or so. Usually I make it pepperoni, because that's something we all enjoy in my family. But the other night I picked some basil from the garden and was trying to figure out what to do with…
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tuna salad
Hey all, This is what i had for dinner last night and it was sooo good! so thought i would share this for you all so you can give it a try if you like :) there are pics of it on my profile if you fance a look this serves 1 29g tesco romaine lettuce 25g tesco cool tortilla chips 65g john west tuna in brine(drained) 1…
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World Cup -- menu ideas?
So....... I'll be having some people over this weekend to watch the World Cup Final, and I want to try and incorporate (healthy) foods that are both Spanish and Dutch. I'd like to make it something a lil' fancy/exotic, but nothing too time-consuming since I have a 13-mile run planned for the morning. Any recommendations…
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A nice, easy, tasty lemon cake
This cake is awesome! And so easy for the non-bakers out there, Ingredients: one box Betty Crocker SuperMoist Lemon cake mix 3 large egg whites one small box sugar free fat free lemon pudding mix 1 1/4 cup water Use a sheet cake pan (11x7 or something like that) and heat oven to 350. Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl.…
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Sweet Tooth
I have recently developed a major sweet tooth. I have never craved sweets I was always the one who asked for seconds instead of dessert. I need some ideas of lower carb (diabetic) semi healthy ideas to curb my cravings . Any help would be greatly appreciated
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3 Low-Cal Summer Thirst Quenchers
3 Low-Cal Summer Thirst Quenchers Almosjito (Makes 1 drink) 1/2 lime 1/2 orange 4 sprigs mint 1/4 cup sparkling water 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1/3 cups crushed ice Squeeze lime and orange juices into a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients. Shake and strain into a glass. Bonus: Slimming, meatless meals Low-Sugar…
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HELP!!
me n mum dont know what to have for tea tonight, any ideas anyone? xxx