What's your favorite newly found food?

KWSR16
KWSR16 Posts: 91
edited September 24 in Food and Nutrition
Its amazing how few foods I had actually eaten before starting my weight loss journey early this January. And whats even more amazing is how many new foods I have "discovered" while looking up some totally awesome recipies and snacks to tide me over in between. My question is "What is your favorite newly found food?" I ask this mostly to get some new ideas for myself and possibly others who may look at our list today. Plus its FRIDAY!! :) And I think most people do their grocery shopping over the weekend, so why not get a few more ideas on new foods to try for the upcoming week. I cant wait to see what you all have discovered! It's making me hungry already! :drinker:
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  • isabelk
    isabelk Posts: 153 Member
    Roasted bell peppers with garlic. I put them on my salads. I used to avoid them because of pesticides, now I buy organic. YUM.
  • KWSR16
    KWSR16 Posts: 91
    And my newly found foods are:

    Pepridge Farm breakfast bread (that I found last night at the store, which is what inspired my forum topic).
    Yoplait Light yogurts, the red velvet cake one is my favorite!
    pita pockets! they are so cool!
    Peanut butter...it is so good! on more stuff than just peanut butter and jelly.
    Special K cereal bars & Cereals mmm chocolatey delight...
  • NicNac86
    NicNac86 Posts: 130
    Peppers and sweet potatoes!
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    Collard greens and kale. I never really ate the dark green leafy super foods before starting my weight loss journey. Now, I can't live without them.
  • OLP76
    OLP76 Posts: 768 Member
    Greek Yogurt
    Low Sodium Cottage Cheese ( Only time I ever had cottage cheese was in a huge cheesy *kitten* lasange :laugh: )
    Rice crackers ( replacement from Chips - I LOOOOOVE my SALT lol )
    Lean Ground Meats ( Chicken, Turkey, Beef )
  • kerryannk
    kerryannk Posts: 148
    Whole Grain Pastas (with tons of veggies and light pasta sauce)

    GREEK YOGURT! The individual, fruity flavors are perfect for snacks. I love how it's thick like pudding. I also love how plain greek yogurt can be used as a substitute for mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, etc.
  • udallmom101
    udallmom101 Posts: 564 Member
    Morning Star Breakfast sausage, Kashi Bars and Cereal, Fiber One Yogurt, I also really like any kind of veggie now.
  • vanillasugar
    vanillasugar Posts: 246 Member
    spaghetti squash, sugar snap peas, brussel sprouts and asparagus. I used to hardly ever eat veggies and now I love most all of them.

    Oh, and steel cut oats. Oh my, I eat oatmeal now almost daily for breakfast. Love it :happy:
  • LindaSueBakk
    LindaSueBakk Posts: 145 Member
    Clementines - better than candy!
  • kerryannk
    kerryannk Posts: 148

    Peanut butter...it is so good! on more stuff than just peanut butter and jelly.

    melt it in the microwave for 20 seconds and drizzle over apple slices!!!
  • KWSR16
    KWSR16 Posts: 91
    I feel like I am missing out on Greek yogurt... maybe thats something I need to pick up this weekend.
  • lizzyb0601
    lizzyb0601 Posts: 160 Member
    Quinoa!
  • AkBUTLER
    AkBUTLER Posts: 107
    My new favorite snack : Indiana Kettlecorn Popcorn. 130 calories for two cups. It is oh so addicting!
  • srahill3
    srahill3 Posts: 6
    Asiago Peppercorn Sirloin @ Applebees!
    Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Tomato and Mozzarella Cheese Salad @ Friday's!! Both are amazing!
  • Nigel99
    Nigel99 Posts: 498 Member
    Nothing new - just eating a few things a lot more frequently than I ever did previously. I love eating almonds every day, and eating fresh veggies a lot more often (and in bigger quantities). So many things I already liked, but just ate junkier stuff a lot more.
  • KWSR16
    KWSR16 Posts: 91

    Peanut butter...it is so good! on more stuff than just peanut butter and jelly.

    melt it in the microwave for 20 seconds and drizzle over apple slices!!!

    OMG!! I have never even thought of microwaving it. That sounds awesome! <3 peanut butter!
  • betsyweltha
    betsyweltha Posts: 17 Member
    Clementines! I have to agree!... Also Tuna is filling and low cal. I like to mix it with fat free ranch...
  • smareeh
    smareeh Posts: 117 Member
    oatmeal w/ peanut butter! Its like a big yummy monster cookie! lol
    portabella mushrooms roasted with a little evoo and garlic
    black beans
  • denitraross
    denitraross Posts: 325 Member
    bran buds - I mix it with yogurt in the morning for breakfast - lots fiber and although they are blah by themselves - have an awesome crunch mixed with yogurt

    ground turkey/chicken - I mix with lean ground beef now to get a healthier version - and no one in my family even notices :)

    Mccain Low fat fries or mccain shredded hash browns (breakfast)...great healthy alternatives
  • ambie35
    ambie35 Posts: 853 Member
    fruit (almost any) and almonds.
    I used to have to force myself to eat fruit,now I love it.
    I have natural almonds no salt or anything. They make an awesome 2:00 snack.
    Also I had haddock last night. I thought "yeah yeah Ill give it a chance" to my surprise it was amazing!
  • HotMomma86
    HotMomma86 Posts: 75
    quinoa and zucchini. I never had either until I started eating healthier. Oh, and kale and swiss chard. I rarely had lettuce, let alone those. Now I saute them with olive oil, garlic and some avocado as a side dish.
  • Melissaol
    Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
    My new food is...
    Rice cake, vanilla yogurt, fruit, gronola, honey
    Yummy....
  • PSmillie
    PSmillie Posts: 26 Member
    Fiber One cereal! I use it as a granola substitute in my yogurt. Plus, if grind it up, you can coat chicken and fish with it instead of bread crumbs. Adds TONS of fiber to any meal!
  • JesaGrace
    JesaGrace Posts: 799 Member
    Mini Rice Cakes....several different flavors...yum...
  • KWSR16
    KWSR16 Posts: 91
    oatmeal w/ peanut butter! Its like a big yummy monster cookie! lol

    MMM that sounds so good!
  • jchecks
    jchecks Posts: 133
    Quinoa!

    ditto! i LOVE quinoa!!!! especially in the summer!

    other fav's...greek yogurt (breakfast every AM lately), larabars!! (read the ingredients...all natural baby!), coconut water (zico - brand - love love love this stuff after a workout!)
  • KWSR16
    KWSR16 Posts: 91
    portabella mushrooms roasted with a little evoo and garlic
    I keep forgetting those every time I go to the store!
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
    Fage Greek Yogurt
    Vitamuffins
    Soy Milk
    Enjoy Life Granola ...I thought granola had to be super high fat!
    Bell peppers!
    Tofu
  • mcarpe52797
    mcarpe52797 Posts: 24
    Kale. I never thought I would like it, but I love it! Greek yogurt. I only eat the plain. It took a little getting used to, but now I love it. Natural peanut butter. The first time I tried it before I started my journey I hated it. It just wasn't sweet enough for my sugar addicted self. Now I love it and can't stand the smell of my old peanut butter. Plain almonds, they are a great snack. Oh and veggie wraps. I used to think that a veggie sandwich was for rabbits, but I love veggie wraps, veggie pizza, and veggie subs!
  • jlmevis
    jlmevis Posts: 14 Member
    Since I've started making my own baby food for my little one, I've rediscovered the deliciousness of plain veggies and fruits. I've never eaten sweet potatoes in my life, but now I love them... I just cook them in the oven or microwave and add a little sea salt. So good. Oh and for summer time, try veggie skewers. Our favorite is mushroom and union. We put a little olive oil and seasonings on them and stick them on the grill with a meat of choice. Yummy. Remember, they cook faster then meat, so put them up top. Oh and one more thing. I was just reading Women's health, and it says that you get the most bang for you calorie buck with Raspberries (2/$5 at Meijer) so load up.
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