What do you eat now that you didn't before?

Pamella513
Pamella513 Posts: 72
in Food and Nutrition
Have you added new things into your diet that you never would have considered eating prior to starting your weight loss journey?

I've added yogurt. I never was a fan of yogurt, but I found a flavor from Walmart that I can bear. I add some granola to it and it's not that bad at all.

I've also never been a fan of bananas. Would only eat them if they were cut up and surrounded by ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped topping. Now I eat them cut up and in my cereal, or cut up and on a piece of toast with some peanut butter for breakfast.

I want to try Quinoa. I've never made it.....wouldn't know what to do with it....but am going to try it.

What about the rest of you? Anything new in your menu
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  • JacquiMayCrook
    JacquiMayCrook Posts: 308 Member
    I've started making my own yogurt with an Easiyo maker. I don't think I realised how much calcium and protein is in a healthy yogurt before starting on here, and as I only have 180ml skimmed milk in my oats each day, I was a bit worried about the lack of calcium in my diet. Must admit, I LOVE IT! I have the low fat greek, or the natural unsweetened and add fruit or crumbled Bel vita breakfast biscuit on it and it tastes delicious!
  • Prisme
    Prisme Posts: 65 Member
    since working out with my trainer he suggested trying Quinoa and Yams. Love both!
  • jqh23
    jqh23 Posts: 311 Member
    Greek yogurt, quonia, ezekiel tortillas, smoothies
  • Frank_Just_Frank
    Frank_Just_Frank Posts: 454 Member
    Oddly enough, meat. I used to eat just a little bit of meat and lots of rice, fruits, yogourts, frozen dinners and crackers. Now I eat more meat and potatoes, I find I need to snack less.
  • TheNewDodge
    TheNewDodge Posts: 607 Member
    less
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    avocados
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    I love trying new things! I now eat kale, chard, quinoa, greek yogurt, oatmeal (the real one, not the instant one), chia seeds, flax seeds...
  • FindingMyself24
    FindingMyself24 Posts: 613 Member
    Broccoli, carrots, spaghetti squash, etc...pretty much tons of different veggies that i did not eat before...i would never touch a veggie before unless it was covered in dressing or cheese haha...not i dont even need either....YUM!
  • Vehicon
    Vehicon Posts: 22
    Garbanzo beans, non-instant oatmeal, and 2 percent Greek yogurt.
  • MrsSpindler
    MrsSpindler Posts: 68
    Kale and artichokes.
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    brussels sprouts. I hated them as a kid and didn't try them again until recently. I roast them and they are delicious. I also eat spaghetti squash now instead of pasta.

    I also make my own oatmeal now. I used to eat the flavored instant packets but it's just as easy (and cheaper) to buy a huge tub of quick oats, portion it into ziplock bags, and add splenda, cinnamon, and whatever else I have around. I avoid all that extra sugar and I get to have a bigger portion for fewer calories. Win/win!
  • chadnfaith
    chadnfaith Posts: 7
    For me? It's fish! I used to detest fish or anything fish-like. But now, I love it and I love it's benefits. Well, actually, I love a couple of different types of fish... I'm not a fish expert or lover of all kinds, by any means.... and I will certainly NOT eat scavengers that crawl around at the bottom of the ocean. :p BUT, the fact that I love the ones that I do is a huge change for me. :)

    Oh and spinach. :) That's something I'd have gagged on earlier that I love now. :)
  • Babarrosa1
    Babarrosa1 Posts: 98 Member
    Cottage cheese :love:
  • watchhillgirl
    watchhillgirl Posts: 597 Member
    Oatmeal. I was never a fan. Still am not, but I have it for breakfast because it is filling and is good for me. I hope my cholesterol goes down because of it too!
  • GormanGhaste
    GormanGhaste Posts: 430 Member
    Nothing yet, but I'm considering chia seeds, if I can find them locally.
  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    i actually will eat a salad..whereas before..I wouldn't.. I also drink water..which I really didn't do before
  • sweetNsassy2584
    sweetNsassy2584 Posts: 515 Member
    Egg whites, quinoa, sweet potatoes, protein powder, flax seed, pb2
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
    cottage cheese with pineapple. I love that stuff! Who would have thought it? LOL
  • Willowana
    Willowana Posts: 493 Member
    Way more protein than I used to.

    I never ate whole fat cottage cheese in my life. Now I eat it often. Lots more greek yogurt and bananas.
  • lisamarie1780
    lisamarie1780 Posts: 432 Member
    I eat Quinoa now. I find it's filling and non-bloating plus it's really healthy.
    I actually eat a lot more cheese than I used to. In small amounts I find it's filling and it's got lots of protein :)
  • tzig00
    tzig00 Posts: 875 Member
    Avacados, I'm going to try kale, bacon, eggs, steak, protein shakes, and fish.
  • tyrantduck
    tyrantduck Posts: 387 Member
    asparagus. but it has to be cooked a certain way. i have selective eating disorder and if it tastes even a bit wrong, i can't eat it or i'll gag. stupid brain and tastebuds.
  • innocenceportrayed
    innocenceportrayed Posts: 569 Member
    Nothing really.
    I added yogurt but I'm not a huge fan.
    Everything else, I still eat, just in the correct proportions.
  • amyniceneasy
    amyniceneasy Posts: 143 Member
    cottage cheese, avocado, brussel sprouts..
  • spetermann190
    spetermann190 Posts: 289 Member
    Greek Yogurt! Doesn't taste terrible, LOADED w protein, low fat ..... Perfect food??
  • TedStout
    TedStout Posts: 241
    Lots of vegetables. I was pretty much meat and meat. Ate vegetables when I had to. Now I love em...except cauliflower. And brussel sprouts. Ech.
  • BeccaBollons
    BeccaBollons Posts: 652 Member
    I never used to eat much meat because I was trying to economise. I eat way more meat, cheese and yogurt than I used to.
    Things that are new to me- tofu and almond milk.
  • MrsTorresisBACK
    MrsTorresisBACK Posts: 98 Member
    Tofu and Almond milk.....
  • bgelliott
    bgelliott Posts: 610 Member
    A lot more fish and I never drank protein powder. My list of what I used to eat and don't anymore is much much longer...lol
  • JulieAnn1109
    JulieAnn1109 Posts: 21 Member
    Ricotta Cheese with a dash of vanilla or cinnamon for dessert :tongue: YUMMY!

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