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Clean Eating Cookbooks
Hey all. I am looking for some clean eating cookbooks or idea books. Any suggestions?
New Beginning...
Hey all. I have been off MFP for...a long time. But I'm starting up again. Anyone in this group still MFPing?
Welcome/introductions
Hello all. My name is Renee and I've tried to make 2012 a year for moving towards more natural eating. I'm no expert yet, but I'm working on learning more about eating naturally and eating locally. Part of my reasoning is about weight loss, but part is also about eating more sustainably and more ethically (I know, very…
Challenge
I'm thinking of using May to really get it in gear and try for 90% "real" foods. Anyone tried this? Anyone want to try it?
Recipes
I thought it would be nice to share clean recipes. RAW PEACH PIE Crust: 1 C. pecans 1/4 - 1/3 C. dates 1/2 tsp cinnamon In food processor, blend pecans with cinnamon until crumbly. Add dates, starting at 1/4c and blend. Add dates as needed until doughy consistency is reached (i.e. the mixture sticks together). Press into…
Bread/Pasta
okay, so here is one i have been debating with myself on. i want to include bread and pasta in my real foods list, but i am not sure if i should. what does everyone else think? obviously, the white bread or wonder bread is not real. same with most pasta. seems like the cheap stuff and the most prevalent stuff is the…
Protein powders
What do you guys and gals think of protein powders, whether they are whey based or soy based? I use them once or twice a day to boost my smoothies, especially for breakfast. Today I was thinking I should stop using them and find a better alternative. Has anyone used hemp protein powder from a health food store?
