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Help! its day 1...again. I need help stocking my kitchen.
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Smoothie recipe--just fruit
i use the frozen strawberries for my ice cubes! Strawberry, Peach and Pear Smoothie Ingredients 1 peach, stoned and sliced 1 pear, peeled, cored and chopped 200g (7oz) strawberries, frozen and slightly thawed good squeeze of lime Add everything to a blender and mix together.
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Layered Vegetarian Dinner (Crockpot)
Layered Vegetarian Dinner (Crockpot) Servings: 8 6 potatoes, sliced 1 large onion, sliced 2 carrots, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced 1 zucchini, sliced 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh 1 cup peas, frozen or fresh Mushrooms Broccoli Green beans Sauce: 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce 1/4 cup low-sodium tamari soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground…
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Rice Cakes!!!
When it comes down to it, the main food that has been helping me through my weight loss journey are rice cakes. I have completely replaced bread with them! They come in so many yummy flavors and at around 35 cal per cake vs. around 70 cal/ bread slice ( wheat bread), the difference really adds up! Here are a few of my…
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macaroni salad
Does anyone have a lowcal/lowfat version of macaroni salad??? was wondering if you used some fat free sour cream or something?? any info would be appreciated!!:smile:
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Major Sweet Tooth
I want chocolate so so bad. I can't buy any because I don't have any money. Does anyone have any ideas of a simple chocolatey goodie to make?
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cherry rscipes
Hey! Got a case of cherry the other day any ideas on what to do with them?
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Sweet Potatoe Recipes
Looking for some different ways to prepare these. Any ideas. I usually do sweet potato fries.
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Amazing Sweet Potato Salad
I found this recipe in the Whole Foods Market magazine "Extraodinary Health" I only made a few changes, substituting Craisins for raisins, and using half as much red bell pepper,and juice from a whole lemon. It seems to be best made the day before so the flavors can blend. AMAZING SWEET POTATO SALAD: Serves 4 Ingredients:…
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Flourless Brownie
So...the other day I watched THE BEST THING I EVER ATE and on it they had this flourless caramel chocolate brownie from the BAKED bakery in Brooklyn, NY. I'm Canadian so I wont be visiting NY until my marathon in, oh....100yrs, but I can't get this brownie off my mind! It looked sooooo good! Does anyone have a brownie…
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AWESOME diet soda cake!!!
So... this is just amazing.. I had to share.... I was kinda skeptical of the diet soda cakes but I figured I would give it a try... I got the lemon supreme cake and mixed it with Cranberry splash diet Sierra mist.... OMG!!!! You make the cake just like every other diet soda cake although I messed up on the eggs, I broke…
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Need help With Mac-N-Cheese
I made mac-n-cheese tonight with Skim milk and added a can of peas in it. Well when i put it in my food dairy i went over on calories?Is there any way to make it healthier? Now i have to work hard on exercising to wear it off. :mad:
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EASY Fat free Ice Cream Milkshake (No Ice Cream!)
*title edit : Fat Free STRAWBERRY milkshake. LoL. So I was craving a milkshake tonight and had no ice cream. Here's what I did, and my daughter and I LOVED it!! It's fat free and only 213 calories for a LARGE milkshake. This recipe makes 2 large. I made this in my Magic Bullet Blender attachment. 1 Cup FROZEN Strawberries…
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sunny chicken
Serves 4 Per portion 184 cals Fat 5g 450g boneless chicken 120ml orange juice ( better if fresh oranges ) 4 tablespoons soya sauce 4 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon pepper combine altogether and pour over chicken, bake uncovered at 180 c or 350 f
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vietnamese chicken salad recipies??
hi, I had vietnamese chicken salad in a restaurant a couple of weeks ago and LOVED IT!! has anybody got any easy-ish recipes? thanks in advance!
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Tuna cakes
I made these today, and they were yummy. 1 (5 oz.) can tuna in water 1 tbl. mayo (regular kraft) 1 tbl. onion (minced) 1 tbl. celery (minced) 1 tbl. green pepper (minced) a dash or 2 of lemon pepper 28 small pretzel sticks (snyder's), crushed to fine crumbs 2 to 3 tbls. egg whites (add one at a time and check…
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Meat loaf
does anyone have a low calorie recipe for meatloaf??? Thank you in advance.
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Crazy food we eat?
I just made a whole wheat tortilla with peanut butter, strawberries and caramel vanilla swirl marshmallows because 1-I needed more fiber and 2-I'm craving the strangest things. May not be the healthies but it was sooooooo good :wink: What strange things do you combine? I'm always looking for interesting new ideas to keep…
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Summer Broccoli Tuna Salad
I made this for lunch yesterday and it was so good and filling: One serving Ronzoni or Barilla Wheat Penne One can chunk light tuna in water (drained) 150 grams (or however much you want!) of steamed broccoli. After preparing the pasta and steamed broccoli, I let cool for about ten minutes (this is good to make for lunch…
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Chicken, spinach, cucumbers, oh my!!
Looking for a recipe that includes chicken (boneless skinless), green peppers, onion. I also have tomatoes, red potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, apples, grapes, bananas, almonds, cucumbers, evoo, lemon, and baby carrots.I know, random foods, but just trying to get everyone an idea of what I have so it helps spark…
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Mini Veggie Sushi
I was just browsing around online, and I think I've found the cure for my sushi cravings! (maybe :P) http://www.canadianfamily.ca/articles/recipe/mini-veggie-sushi/ Mini Veggie Sushi Rolls serves:Makes 24 rolls time:Prep to Table Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: •1 English cucumber •1 carrot, peeled and shredded •½ cup cream…
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I need a Chicken Parmisian Recipe!
Anybody have some good ones? I am wanting to cook dinner for my boyfriend this weekend and I want to do a salad and green bean casserole for myself...I'll probably grill the chicken for me and I want to do chicken parm w/ spaghetti for him. Anyone have a good, but simple to follow recipe? I am new to cooking/baking so I…
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Anyone Have a Non-Banana Smoothie Recipe?
I'm allergic to bananas, and a LOT of smoothies have bananas in them. Does anyone have a smoothie recipe staple in their mix that doesn't involve bananas? Thanks :smile:
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Insulin Resistant diets
I am looking for any meal ideas for inulin resistant diets, or higher protien? Any suggestions would be great!
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Oatmeal bars
Ingredients 3 c. oatmeal 1/2 c. chocolate chips 1/3 c. packed brown sugar 1/3 c. vegetable oil 1/3 c. honey Directions 1. Mix brown sugar, honey, oil in saucepan over medium-high head and bring to a gentle boil. 2. Cook stirring for 1 min. 3. Remove from heat and add oats, stirring until well-combined. 4. Pour into dish…
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Advice? Ideas?
Hi everyone, i am new to this site...and most importantly...new to this lifestyle :) i have been a vegetarian all my life...but 2 years ago..started eating white meat (like chicken, shrimp, fish) i dont know if it was change in diet, or other changes in life..but have gained 45 pounds over last 2 years! anyhow, i am…
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coconut milk questions?
I have a recipe that calls for coconut milk.. can anyone tell me anything about coconut milk? is it good for you.. what? can i buy it in the regular grocery store? where at? Ingredients 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 can (14 oz) unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 cup frozen petite peas 2…
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Low Carb/Low calorie "pasta"!
Last night I made spaghetti squash for dinner and it was actually really good! I made a shrimp in a scampi type sauce and poored it over my "noodles" and I also made asparagus wrapped in bacon, yum. Heres the recipe: For the asparagus I just wrapped them in oscar mayer's natural bacon and cooked them about 15 minutes in…
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thai lime coriander rice &prawns
serves 2 250g pouch tilda basmati thai lime&rice shredded leek 80g baby corns frylight 220g cooked king prawns 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground ginger 30ml low fat creme fraiche/greek yogurt fresh coriander stirfry leek and baby corns until softened add prawns spices and rice stir fry for 2 to 3 mins add chopped stalks…
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Red Thai Beef
A quick hot and spicy beef dish that's packed full of flavour. Prepare the night before and leave covered overnight in the refrigerator for a tasty dinner accompanied with an exotic salad (if fancied). Serves 4 Per Serving 169 cal/ 6g fat Preparation Time 10 mins Cooking Time 5 mins 1llb lean steak (rump or sirloin) 1 beef…