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Eggplant Lasagna (low carb!)
So I got a nice eggplant at the farmer's market yesterday and started searching for recipes. I found this and immediately decided that I need to make it. I, personally, will be replacing the mushrooms with other veggies since both the boyfriend and I dislike mushrooms. I also plan on using some homemade sauce so I can cut…
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Meals to stick with, for the long haul. - Clean Eating
FIRST POST I have just changed my way of thinking towards body image, weight loss, identity etc.. And what ive come out with is what many people already start with: Taking it slow, changing your lifestyle and diet, not just diet. It just doesn't work, I can tell you that. I have some knowledge of nutrition from a few…
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Healthy Potato Salad
Hey all, I'm looking for an easy, yet healthy potato salad for a BBQ this weekend. I'm about to move so I don't have a lot of ingredients and don't really want to buy a ton of spices if I can avoid it, but I'm willing to if you can provide me with a healthy potato salad recipe :) . I also don't know much about cooking so…
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any easy low calories brownie recipe??
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Homemade Pop Tarts 101 to 155 calories
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Favourite Smoothies! :)
Through good old trial and error, I've created a few healthy smoothie recipes that I'd really like to share, and if anybody else has any awesome suggestions, please, do tell! All you need to do with these recipes is chuck them in a blender! 1. Apple and Oats Smoothie: -1 cup almond milk -1/4 cup rolled oats -1 red apple,…
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New ways for cooking collards/ greens
So, I am from NC and collards are a winter must! However we southerners love to cook collards and other greens with plenty of salted pork (country ham, corned ham hocks, fat back, streak of lean). If you don't live in the Southeast then you probably know very little about all the different "seasoning meats" I just listed.…
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Clean Eating
I have been replacing one meal a day with Shakeology and eating clean and I am LOVING the way my body feels/looks!!!! I use this website ALL the time for recipe ideas! I have made so many different things for my husband and I and even he raves about it! You can't even tell they are clean! www.thegraciouspantry.com/
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Need recipes for Butternut Squash
I am getting a TON of Butternut Squash from a friend - their garden exploded with it this year. We never had it when I was growing up, so I have no CLUE what to do with it. I've eaten it at restaurants, so I know I like it, but I need recipes! Some fresh recipes and some that I can freeze and use in the future please!
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Any acorn squash recipe ideas?
I am looking for simple low fat acorn squash recipes?
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Berry & Greek Yougurt Skewer!
So I saw this idea on a Facebook ad that a friend posted. It is a great way yo "Treat" yourself without undoing your day. You take Berries or Fruit of your liking (They used Blueberries) and line them up on a skewer. After you have all the Skewer ready with fruit you take a pan with Greek yogurt (I used a tall glass) and…
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Refreshing spinach and strawberry salad
I love this salad, there are a lot of variations that can be done (change the type of lettuce, add onions, different yogurt type) but this is how we do it. Easy, impossible to screw up and the ingredients leave you feeling awesome. I double the recipe for everyone but for one meal to FILL up this is what I would do 3 cups…
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Gluten/lactose free snack ideas?
I'm getting so bored! Anyone have ideas, especially for snacks with carbs and things I can stash in my bag for later?
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Soups
I've turned to soups for appetite control and healthy meals and w/o many ingredients managed a good pot yesterday my family loved. Sauteed in 1 Tbs olive oil onion and apple w/anise seed, garlic and basil (fresh leaves thrown into pot), added some mashed garbanzo beans and some whole, threw in 6 cups veggie stock, 1 c…
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Sweet potatoe fries
What is the best way to make a healthy batch of sweet potatoe fries? I tried to make them in the oven and they burnt to a crisp? I want them to be a little crunchy.
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Like eggs? Love avocado? Then try this ...
Then try this: Substitute a small ripe avocado for mayo the next time you make egg salad. Add a little pinch of salt and/or your desired healthy seasoning or fresh herbs. It is absolutely delicious + extremely nutritious! Please let me know what you think ...
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Quick and Easy 3-Ingrediant Quiche !
Ingrediants: - 6 Medium (Kroger) Eggs - 10oz Fresh Spinach - 1 Medium Orange Pepper Preheat oven to 350F; mix together all your ingrediants (make sure all the spinach is chopped and mixed well with the egg). Once heated place your pan in the oven for 30 minutes to cook. DONE! Have fun and substitute/add/change anything you…
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Great way to get Vegies in the AM
I don't know about you, but I have a hard time getting all my vegies in during the day. My apologies, if this has already been posted, but I kind of did my own thing with it . . . It's my take on the "Green Smoothie" 1 cup of chopped up Kale 1 cup of chopped up spinach 1 cup of almond milk (I used the plain, but you could…
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Awesome Healthy Smoothies
I really like these that I found on http://www.mindbodygreen.com/ http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9891/5-easy-smoothie-recipes-to-heal-the-body.html Jet Lag No More Smoothie As a travel writer, I often find myself getting creative with ingredients from new countries. Traveling across multiple time zones can add stress to…
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Crockpot Taco Soup / Chili
So- it's called taco soup, but it tastes like chili, so call it what makes you feel better ;) 1lb ground Turkey, browned and drained 1 onion chopped to your size preference 1 14oz can black beans 1 14oz can kidney beans 1 14oz can diced tomatoes (Italian is yummy) 3 cups beef broth (low sodium FTW) 1 packet taco seasoning…
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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
So this might already be posted somewhere on here but it's delicious and I have to share! 1 large head of cauliflower 3 tbsp light soy milk (works the same as milk and is way healthier!) 1 tbsp light butter 2 tbsp low-fat plain Greek yogurt (or replace with light sour cream) 1/4 tbsp garlic salt Black pepper 1. Simmer…
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Traditional indian curry
Traditional indian curry Serves 6-8 Approximate 290 cals per portion of serves 6 4 white onions cut as small as possible, diced 5 chicken breasts 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chilli powder 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons tomato puree 2 tablespoons garlic and ginger paste fresh coriander 1 tablespoon olive oil water 1 -…
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Lentil Salad
Super amazing and refreshing on a hot summer day!!! lentils, 1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, 1 cup celery raw chopped or minced, 1 cup feta cheese, 4 oz crumbled (dont add if trying to lose weight) fresh tyme, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/3 cup or 1 juice from one squeezed lemon olive oil, 3 tbsp garlic, 1 tsp 1 red onion…
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Broc-cauli Chowder
I have to share this recipe. Although it doesn't sound so good, give it a try - you will be surprised! 1. Steam:4 cups of fresh/frozen broccoli and 4 cups of fresh/frozen cauliflowed 2. Throw steamed veggies in the blender 3. Add water or broth while blending until you have the consistency of a creamy soup - to your liking…
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No Bake Energy Bites
1 cup oatmeal 2/3 c toasted oatmeal 1/2 c Peanut Butter 1/2 c ground flax 1/2 c chocolate chips 1/3 c honey 1 tsp vanilla extract stir all together in a bowl. Chill for an hour in the fridge. Roll into 1" balls makes 20. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Yummy treat my whole family loves. calories:100 Carbs:…
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Lemon bars only 2 ingredients
I’ve been looking for yummy healthier desserts to make & found this recipe. It is 221 calories per serving but was totally worth it. All you add is a can of lemon pie filling and an angel food cake. Mix the 2 items together by hand & bake pour in ungreased 13x9 pan bake at 350 degrees for about 20 min or until top is…
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pitta bread pizza
This recipe is nice and quick to make. It is roughly about 260 cals depending on what cheese you use. I don't like low fat hard cheese, its horrible and doesn't melt well for me. I use a mild cheddar. USE: 1 pitta bread 30g hard cheese tomato puree OPTIONAL: spring onions red pepper pepper or anything you like How to do:…
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hey
More pics with recipes please and thank you all you great cooks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Watermelon Salad with Feta or Cotija
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red onion 1/2 cup juices watermelon 1/2 cup feta cheese 1/2 cup fresh mint 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves watermelon 1/2 cup cheese 1 12 cups jicama 1 chili pepper 1/2 cup fresh cilantro 1 pinch cumin Serves 4 servings
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Breakfast wrap
I gave this a try one morning before work, it was so good i eat it 3 x a week now1 1 taco size whole wheat tortilla 100 cal 1 egg make it your way 90-110 cal 1 laughing cow wedge tomato basil /mozzarella and sun dried tomato 35 cal 2-3 pieces turkey bacon 50 cal per slice warn tortilla sit to the side, make egg with cheese…
