What's your favourite newly discovered food?

bunnysone

Mine's quinoa, not very highly reconised in Australia yet but I have FINALLY found organic versions of white, black and red quinoa!

I replace it for rice, use it in salads and am currently experimenting with a sweet version with fruit

It's a fantastic source of protein, all 8 essential amino acids, fibre, is gluten free for those with wheat intolerances and fills me up

CookieCatCatcher

love Quinao - but my new favorite "food" is Kefir. I make Kefir smoothies at least once a day!

jadedzen

Love Crunch organic granola: http://www.naturespath.com/products/premium granola?tid=All&brand=All&nutri=All

it's awesome when i have lots of calories left over at the end of the day.

MFPBrandy

Roasted chickpeas! I have some soaking on the stove tonight and a couple recipes to try tomorrow so I can make them myself...going to try curry and chipotle, yum!

gracie2586

I really like coconut water i always take some when i go on a long bike ride as i hear its full of electrolytes

Nana_Booboo

Carrot chips and peanut butter.

Winning

BrendaJaneK

Love quinoa!!

I just discovered cocoa nibs! (sometimes called caoca nibs) They are from the unsweetened, unprocessed cocoa bean. Tastes like unsweetened dark chocolate (my fav). They are a superfood and are crazy good for you as an antioxidant to clean your blood and arteries and is a natural mood elevator/antidepressant.

You can use them in anything!

I snack on them with dried currants and unsweetened coconut when I need a sweet fix.

Elen_Sia

Brookside 100-calorie Dark Chocolate Acai Blueberry and Dark Chocolate Pomegranate packs.

/drool

MissNations

Kale! Kale chips and kale salad with avocado and lemon juice and garlic salt. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. :drinker:

travellernikki

Pistachios!

bunnysone

I really like coconut water i always take some when i go on a long bike ride as i hear its full of electrolytes

coconut water is my secret weapon to day-before hydration when I run a half marathon

stina0t2

Rediscovering a love for sauerkraut.

mumb3th

Special K Chips!

megsmom2

Quinoa, and Naked Green Machine smoothie. (Not together.....although. ,hmmmmm)

rdonald57

Home made spicy Pickled Eggs, I have a jar in the Fridge now with 3 left, i have 1 or 2 a day.

camelid2

Refrigerator oatmeal mixed with fruit and protein powder. Super fast, easy, and cheap! I too am on a quinoa kick-there are some great recipes for baked quinoa puddings as a dessert!

ChapinaGrande

I haven't really discovered new foods, but I've rediscovered some old favorites like quinoa, jicama, black beans (they are so versatile!), snow peas/green peppers with low fat ranch, oat flour instead of wheat, oranges, graham cracker/frozen low fat whipped topping sandwiches, chocolate soy milk... I couldn't eat a lot of these things before because my stomach was torn to pieces with processed food and I would wake up in the middle of the night with severe stomach pain. Now, my stomach is back to showroom new, so I can re-experience these wonderful things. I think I'm going to try flax seed again soon. Last time I ate that, I was literally convinced I had stomach cancer because it hurt so bad.

litatura

Goat cheese. I always avoided it because well... it sounded gross (no offense to goats - ha!), but it is super delicious in spinach and strawberry salad.

lorettaasmith

Edamame Hummus

TIMCOTE80

baked sweet potato fries!!

deannakittygirl

refrigerator oatmeal with cinnamon and touch of brown sugar and blueberries

JamesterCK

Pistachios! Don't know why it took me so long to try them but now I eat them pretty much every day.

HisPathDaily

Celery Root! That freaky looking thing ... cooked, and mashed ... yumm!

mmmyotwnz

I never used to drink a lot (not alcohol) I just never used to feel it until I was dehydrated. I drank a cup of coffee or unsweetened ice tea, but hardly ever more than a glass of water a day. Although I could drink a Lifewater here or there. Well now I am a water drinker...if I don't have at least 9 glasses I am thirsty and craving it....craving water, I would have never believed it. I like to on occasion, add a lime twist or a slice of orange to it.

Limes- I am squeezing limes on to a lot of things lately too. Fresh steamed veggies, over salads, when I cook chicken and Mexican inspired dishes. I think it adds a clean taste to it and makes the food pop.

Quinoa- Was never really sure what it was or what to do with it. I started noticing that it was always an item at our Whole Foods Market hot bar. So I tried it, it is really, really good. I have not tried it a lot of ways yet, but I'm sure I can think things up. The favorite way now is with sauteed red peppers and onions and fresh cut tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, crumbled feta cheese and a nice green olive oil drizzle. It's great cold and a quick snack when you have the munchies.

Baked sweet potatoes.... They are good for you, inexpensive and fill you up. I like to cut them in wedges, drizzle a small amount of olive oil, garlic powder, fresh cracked pepper, and kosher salt toss them together and arrange on a baking sheet. The bonus is the teenagers cannot wait until they are out of the oven.

Crisitunity

Egg whites! And low fat Wheat Thins crackers. And rye bread.

I guess none of those are new, just that I'm newly eating them... all the freaking time.

I make these sandwiches which are toasted rye bread, old cheddar cheese, alfalfa sprouts, and a dill pickle slice. So good. Soooooo good. Have it almost everyday.

superfitconball

Love Crunch organic granola: http://www.naturespath.com/products/premium granola?tid=All&brand=All&nutri=All

it's awesome when i have lots of calories left over at the end of the day.

Second that one! It's my treat on days I do well!
Plus I love the story behind it and how they donate a bag for every bag sold. Tastes good and feels good.

Another one is Greek yogurt (which I have with my love crunch)

RunMyOregonBunsOff

This may sound dumb but natural creamy peanut butter with a teeny bit of agave nectar on it spread on whole grain toast. That, an almond milk steamer and a piece of fruit is my go-to breakfast these days. I love the taste aaaaannnnd, it keeps me from feeling hungry until lunch time!

QUEENPINKSPARKLEPARADISEBOUND

Oh mine is fresh strawberrys bluberries and mangos on a bed of spring mix salad:drinker:

JennyLisT

Clementines and popcorn chips.

athompson333

Cauliflower. Mashed, as rice, as pizza crust. Or just steamed, LOVE IT!

spyder_rose

Coconut milk yoghurt (mixed berry)... So yummy!