Hungry Girl

reneejj48
reneejj48 Posts: 8 Member
edited September 23 in Health and Weight Loss
Does anybody have any of her books and found any good recipes in them?

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  • samrockrocks
    samrockrocks Posts: 251 Member
    her books are fantastic. you can preview them on her website at hungry-girl.com/books
  • 1113cw
    1113cw Posts: 830 Member
    I posted a similar topic earlier but I think I got lost in the afternoon shuffle because I didn't get any replies so (hopefully you don't mind) I'm going to tack onto this one... I like the recipes I just question some of the ingredients...

    Here's my original topic....


    So, thanks to this site, I've also become a fan of the Hungry Girl site as well. There are so many good alternative recipes on there, in their recipe makeovers, is the consistent use of non fat this, low fat that, imitation this.

    I personally not only do not care for the low fat/no fat versions of things (especially dairy products) but even more so don't like the idea of whatever preservatives, chemicals, etc. may be in them. I rather use the real deal but much less of it and be satisfied then use a "fake" product and not really know what I'm consuming in addition to not really enjoying.

    Anyone else have the same opinion? If so, tweaking recipes to fit into a meal plan is challenging to say the least. Any tricks?
  • ymamyma
    ymamyma Posts: 227
    They're absolutely fantastic! I have two of them, and use them constantly! I usually don't buy cookbooks, because I only end up with a couple things that sound good and aren't complicated to make, but I haven't found a single recipe that I haven't liked so far, and many of them are quick and easy! :drinker:
  • Diva_Of_Geneva
    Diva_Of_Geneva Posts: 9 Member
    I recently joined Hungry Girl's website - very informative!
  • samrockrocks
    samrockrocks Posts: 251 Member

    I personally not only do not care for the low fat/no fat versions of things (especially dairy products) but even more so don't like the idea of whatever preservatives, chemicals, etc. may be in them. I rather use the real deal but much less of it and be satisfied then use a "fake" product and not really know what I'm consuming in addition to not really enjoying.

    what fake products are you referring to?
  • Blondebomber
    Blondebomber Posts: 3
    There was a great hungry girl recipe that my friend had given me for her chocolate peanut butter pie. I would google the exact measurements and calories for the recipe, I haven't made it in a while but its delicious and one serving is 1/4 of the whole pie!

    Here is the recipe as i remember, the WW equivelent is 2 points

    For the crust:

    put 2 cups rice krispies in a bowl

    in a microwave safe bowl, put 1 teaspoon honey and 2 teaspoons peanut butter
    melt in microwave (at 25 second intervals so it doesn't burn)

    add mixture to rice krispies (mix thoroughly)
    Place mixture in a pie or cake pan (just to cover the bottom, there usually isn't enough for the sides
    place in fridge to cool about 30 min - 1hr

    For the filling:

    I like to use the fat free pudding cups (60 cals. each), its a great way to portion control. just scoop it onto 1/4 of the crust (that is one whole serving!)

    Or you could make the fat free instand jello but I find that if it is placed on the crust and left in the fridge, the crust gets soggy.

    She also has a great cook book for alcoholic drinks that taste great and aren't too bad for the waist either!

    Good luck!
  • Liatush
    Liatush Posts: 627 Member
    I love the HG cook book - I have the 200 under 200 (200 receipes under 200 calories). I use it often and love it. I must also recommend that you get the weight watchers cookbook. It helps me cook healthy and provides me with the right nutritional information right there on each menu. I just made lasagna for under 300 cals per servings and has a full serving of veggie!! So yum!
  • eannhaynie
    eannhaynie Posts: 13 Member
    I think she's referring to aspartame and things like that... I too try to stay away from things like diet sodas, light yogurt, and such because of the aspartame.... Let me know if you find any good subs!
  • ladyhawk00
    ladyhawk00 Posts: 2,457 Member
    , in their recipe makeovers, is the consistent use of non fat this, low fat that, imitation this.

    I personally not only do not care for the low fat/no fat versions of things (especially dairy products) but even more so don't like the idea of whatever preservatives, chemicals, etc. may be in them. I rather use the real deal but much less of it and be satisfied then use a "fake" product and not really know what I'm consuming in addition to not really enjoying.

    Anyone else have the same opinion? If so, tweaking recipes to fit into a meal plan is challenging to say the least. Any tricks?

    I agree partially. The problem with many low fat/non-fat, or low carb items is how they get them that way. Generally, low fat versions of a packaged food has a LOT of sodium, sugar or both added to replace the flavor that the fat contained. Low fat does NOT mean healthy. Likewise with low carb - they generally add sodium, fat and/or artificial sweeteners. So it's basically a marketing tactic, and essentially a bait & switch - they make you think it's "healthier" and lower cal, when that isn't always the case.

    The exception to this is actually dairy - most dairy products that are labeled low fat (milk, yogurt, cheese) do not have anything added to them - more fat is simply skimmed during the process of making them. However, if they are labeled "light" and are flavored/sweetened, the sugar has been reduced and artificial sweeteners added; but they still used normal low fat milk to make it.
  • wendyfaye83
    wendyfaye83 Posts: 19
    I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FAKE SWEETNERS. I GET MASSIVE MIGRAINES AND I CANT EAT ANY PRODUCTS WITH IT IN. I FIND IT HARD TO FIND OTHER PRODUCTS THAT WORK.....ITS A PAIN
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