What's your favourite newly discovered food?

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  • SweetxCatastrophe
    SweetxCatastrophe Posts: 593 Member
    Chard, beets, coconut milk, and coconut oil. I used coconut oil to make soap and put in my hair, but never thought to cook with it. Yum!
  • sparklelioness
    sparklelioness Posts: 600 Member
    Coconut everything-milk, yogurt, ice cream, oil for cooking... Ive even been wearing a coconut body spray all the time lately-its a wonder i dont urn into a coconut.

    Greek yogurt, any flavor

    Soy chorizo-yummmmmmmm. Only fake meat i like. Is there any other faux meat as good as this? Im asking seriously, cos i bought some soy 'crumbles' the other day thats sposed to sub for ground beef, and thats exactly what it tasted like -soy crumbles :/.

    Bella Sun Carne Asada marinade-i literally bought six bottles of this today, cos my bottle is almost empty, and ive only seen it at Luckys and their stock is almost gone. This stuff makes EVERYTHING better-burgers- hey, maybe i could soak my 'soy crumbles' in it- chicken, seafood.... I like to use a tiny bit to sautee mushrooms in - so good. And only 10 calories per tablespoon. Only recently discovered it, but now i cant live without it.

    Bananas. Always love bananas.

    Oikos frozen vanilla yogurt. Tastes amazing, 100 cals for half a cup. SOLD.

    Overnight oats

    Healthy smoothies ( protein powder, coconut milk, coconut milk yogurt, banana, chia seeds, spinach

    Toasted chopped pecans- all you need is a teaspoon or two to transform your yogurt, oatmeal, rice-you name it.
  • laus_8882
    laus_8882 Posts: 217 Member
    Toasted sunflower seeds. I am so-so about untoasted seeds but appreciate the vitamin e content. But ohmigod... a few minutes in a dry frypan and you have the most amazing topping for salads and porridge. So good!
  • KuroNyankoSensei
    KuroNyankoSensei Posts: 288 Member
    Avocado ;3. I used to not like it at all, but now I'm eating it for lunch everyday ^^.
  • bacamacho
    bacamacho Posts: 306 Member
    Almond flour. I'm on a reduced carb nutrition plan and have used it to make awesome pancakes and muffins that my kids enjoy too. My kids are limited in carbs. They just enjoy them.
  • IsleEsme
    IsleEsme Posts: 175 Member
    Eggs! They are great for breakfast, the whites are a great snack!

    Portabella mushrooms. OMG! Sub a big cap out for your burger-to die for! Saute baby portabellas up with pam spray and a dash of salt and pepper-makes a great snack or side dish!
  • BodyByButter
    BodyByButter Posts: 563 Member
    Broccoli slaw!
  • jerber160
    jerber160 Posts: 2,607 Member
    almond milk and really, SPAGHETTI SQUASH
  • meginki
    meginki Posts: 70
    Red pepper hummus. SO GOOD.
  • carpar1
    carpar1 Posts: 211 Member
    Classico low cal alfredo sauce, OMG, heavenly!
  • GnochhiGnomes
    GnochhiGnomes Posts: 348 Member
    Double Dragon green tea with some sweetener, beautiful.

    Crispy seaweed with delicious spices such as seafood flavourings or hot chilli spices. They are delicious on their on but you can put them in salads instead of croutons or crackers. Unfortunately I can only find them in central London when I go to china town or in Wing Yip.
  • Sunyg5
    Sunyg5 Posts: 3 Member
    Liberte Greek Yogurt!! Just the right amount of sweetness!
  • Ayla70
    Ayla70 Posts: 284 Member
    I saw organic in my local Woollies the other day, but had no idea what to do with it, or what it tasted like. Seemed a lot of money to spend if I hated it. What does it resemble in taste?
  • shellfishmonger
    shellfishmonger Posts: 1 Member
    Dried apricots. I carry a baggie of them in my purse. They can really quell your hunger and your craving for something sweet. You don't need to eat more than 6.
  • bacamacho
    bacamacho Posts: 306 Member
    Almond flour. I'm on a reduced carb nutrition plan and have used it to make awesome pancakes and muffins that my kids enjoy too. My kids are limited in carbs. They just enjoy them.

    I can't edit my post? Anyway, my kids AREN'T limited in carbs... whew! Haha! OOPS! :blushing:
  • Visiblekarma
    Visiblekarma Posts: 6 Member
    I nee to revisit these,, Just sweet potatoes in general. On a side note this topic has given me a few new foods to checkout, my palate is dying for new healthy flavors!
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    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 :)

    I still need to try his. A personal trainer to.ldb me coconut oil is good... going to get hold of some!
  • gimedatnow
    gimedatnow Posts: 173 Member
    omggg I LOVE rocket (also known as arugala in the US). I have no idea what makes it so good, but I can literally eat it by the bag with a little balsamic vinegar and salmon... or even by itself. Yum.
  • BitteOrca
    BitteOrca Posts: 74 Member
    chia seeds. throw them in yogurt, oatmeal, cottage cheese--they add a nice little bump of fiber and protein and some good texture!

    i really want to try making chia seed pudding--if you let the seeds sit in liquid (in this case i would try almond milk) for around 30 min, they gain a tapioca-like consistency.
  • BeckaT79
    BeckaT79 Posts: 216
    Warm lemon water with honey in the morning instead of coffee... Ahhhh refreshing... :-)
  • ChristineS_51
    ChristineS_51 Posts: 872 Member
    Fennel - crunchy, tasty, healthy - sliced up for a salad :-)
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    Cooked spinach in everything and consuming fat generally.
  • deanotoot
    deanotoot Posts: 28 Member
    The taste of fresh vegies and fruit w/o all the salt and additives! Ate processed foods to long!:happy: :happy:
  • rwwerner
    rwwerner Posts: 42 Member
    Unprocessed (Real) food. It's amazing how much better I feel eating this stuff. I did not realize that life could exist without cereal, peanutbutter and jelly sandwiches, pasta, potato chips, soda, etc.
  • tripitena
    tripitena Posts: 554 Member
    Several new items have sparked my interest lately:

    Steel cut oats
    edemame
    napolitos (cactus)
    Starbucks green tea lemonade
    Squash blossoms
    ginger lime green tea (from Clean Eating magazine)
    Bulgur wheat
    poached pears
  • Ms_Freda
    Ms_Freda Posts: 24 Member
    To me the flavor of spices to accent food with out the salt weighing it down. I am experiencing the real flavor of health food.
  • jerber160
    jerber160 Posts: 2,607 Member
    Several new items have sparked my interest lately:

    Steel cut oats
    edemame

    tell me more please? also interested in quinoa
  • jerber160
    jerber160 Posts: 2,607 Member
    Fennel - crunchy, tasty, healthy - sliced up for a salad :-)
    mmmmm except i pretty much don't eat salad. raw tho.. or roasted in a coating of balsamic. mmmmm
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
    anything listed on Emily Bites blog! she has some amazing stuff!!! check it out!
  • YumemiruJin
    YumemiruJin Posts: 133 Member
    Irish oatmeal, wheat berries, baked tofu :)