helpful food

ukgirly01
ukgirly01 Posts: 523 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
What foods have you found most helpful for sticking to your weight loss plan?
For me it's cous cous. Its just so quick throw a few veggies through it and either some meat/fish or cheese and dinner is made in about 10 mins plus the left overs are great for lunch the next day.

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  • driaxx
    driaxx Posts: 314 Member
    DEFINITELY beetroot!

    I love it. I love the leaves, I love the taste, I love the way it makes you so full and all you have to put on it is some lemon.

    Most of all I love how low in calories it is.

    I'm going to turn purple soon, that's how much I love beetroot - it's the greatest replacement for my unhealthy addiction to potato. yum!
  • lottycat
    lottycat Posts: 333 Member
    DEFINITELY beetroot!

    I love it. I love the leaves, I love the taste, I love the way it makes you so full and all you have to put on it is some lemon.

    Most of all I love how low in calories it is.

    I'm going to turn purple soon, that's how much I love beetroot - it's the greatest replacement for my unhealthy addiction to potato. yum!

    oooh I bought some on a whim and I'm not quite sure what to do with it - do you boil it like a potato? You got any recipes/suggestions?? Many thanks xx
  • aimeelouwhite
    aimeelouwhite Posts: 181 Member
    lettuce, tomato, cucumber, mung beans, capsicum, chicken breast and multigrain bread! oh and cruskits, hummus and grapes too
  • driaxx
    driaxx Posts: 314 Member
    (to lottycat):

    pretty much! It's one of those foods you either love or hate. I eat it boiled with lemon most of the time but it also tastes great in a veggie sandwich. I read a recipe which said to put it in a veggie salad with some orange also! Sounds interesting but have yet to try that one! You can also bake it (haven't tried that either).

    I usually just cut off the stems, wash it really well, peel it like a potato and then put it in a pot with water that covers the whole thing and bring it to boil until it's tender (usually about 10-15 minutes max. when cooked on high. You can cook it slower on a lower setting for 30-60 minutes but I want it on the go!)
  • lottycat
    lottycat Posts: 333 Member
    Oooh thankies, Sounds good, I'm gonna try it this weekend :) x
  • emmiee921
    emmiee921 Posts: 224
    DEFINITELY beetroot!

    I love it. I love the leaves, I love the taste, I love the way it makes you so full and all you have to put on it is some lemon.

    Most of all I love how low in calories it is.

    I'm going to turn purple soon, that's how much I love beetroot - it's the greatest replacement for my unhealthy addiction to potato. yum!

    your pee also turns purple
  • andy13
    andy13 Posts: 208 Member
    Bulgar wheat, it's similar to cous cous but I find it fills me up more.
  • marzahl68
    marzahl68 Posts: 201
    Cheerios! I'm religious about eating breakfast now!
  • driaxx
    driaxx Posts: 314 Member
    DEFINITELY beetroot!

    I love it. I love the leaves, I love the taste, I love the way it makes you so full and all you have to put on it is some lemon.

    Most of all I love how low in calories it is.

    I'm going to turn purple soon, that's how much I love beetroot - it's the greatest replacement for my unhealthy addiction to potato. yum!

    your pee also turns purple

    Hahah true. It's a small price to pay!
  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
    Fun size choccie bars! I get the fix i need, with less than 90 cals!
  • NoDairy
    NoDairy Posts: 88
    Sweet potato... I eat a big for lunch... Keeps me happy.
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