What's your favourite newly discovered food?

bunnysone
bunnysone Posts: 486 Member
in Food and Nutrition
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 :)
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  • CookieCatCatcher
    CookieCatCatcher Posts: 324 Member
    love Quinao - but my new favorite "food" is Kefir. I make Kefir smoothies at least once a day!
  • jadedzen
    jadedzen Posts: 221 Member
    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
    MFPBrandy Posts: 564 Member
    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
    gracie2586 Posts: 69 Member
    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
    Nana_Booboo Posts: 501 Member
    Carrot chips and peanut butter.

    Winning =)
  • BrendaJaneK
    BrendaJaneK Posts: 49
    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
    Elen_Sia Posts: 638 Member
    Brookside 100-calorie Dark Chocolate Acai Blueberry and Dark Chocolate Pomegranate packs.

    /drool
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
    Kale! Kale chips and kale salad with avocado and lemon juice and garlic salt. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. :drinker:
  • travellernikki
    travellernikki Posts: 31 Member
    Pistachios!
  • bunnysone
    bunnysone Posts: 486 Member
    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
    stina0t2 Posts: 62 Member
    Rediscovering a love for sauerkraut.
  • mumb3th
    mumb3th Posts: 36
    Special K Chips!
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    Quinoa, and Naked Green Machine smoothie. (Not together.....although. ,hmmmmm)
  • rdonald57
    rdonald57 Posts: 74 Member
    Home made spicy Pickled Eggs, I have a jar in the Fridge now with 3 left, i have 1 or 2 a day.
  • camelid2
    camelid2 Posts: 53 Member
    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
    ChapinaGrande Posts: 289 Member
    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
    litatura Posts: 569 Member
    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
    lorettaasmith Posts: 418 Member
    Edamame Hummus
  • TIMCOTE80
    TIMCOTE80 Posts: 2 Member
    baked sweet potato fries!!
  • deannakittygirl
    deannakittygirl Posts: 228 Member
    refrigerator oatmeal with cinnamon and touch of brown sugar and blueberries
  • JamesterCK
    JamesterCK Posts: 109 Member
    Pistachios! Don't know why it took me so long to try them but now I eat them pretty much every day.
  • HisPathDaily
    HisPathDaily Posts: 672 Member
    Celery Root! That freaky looking thing ... cooked, and mashed ... yumm!
  • mmmyotwnz
    mmmyotwnz Posts: 119 Member
    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
    Crisitunity Posts: 98 Member
    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
    superfitconball Posts: 46 Member
    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
    RunMyOregonBunsOff Posts: 862 Member
    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
    QUEENPINKSPARKLEPARADISEBOUND Posts: 29 Member
    Oh mine is fresh strawberrys bluberries and mangos on a bed of spring mix salad:drinker:
  • JennyLisT
    JennyLisT Posts: 402 Member
    Clementines and popcorn chips.
  • athompson333
    athompson333 Posts: 12
    Cauliflower. Mashed, as rice, as pizza crust. Or just steamed, LOVE IT!
  • spyder_rose
    spyder_rose Posts: 193 Member
    Coconut milk yoghurt (mixed berry)... So yummy!

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