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I cook my oatmeal with flavored, sweetened liquids for extra flavor Sugarfree cranberry flavored juice is my favorite. I add cinnamon, orange essence, cubed baked apples, craisins, and walnuts. I'll also make it with diet cream soda, with raisins, banana, and nuts. I also use other diet sodas; orange, cherry 7up,…

I've done this before. They are perfectly fine the next morning. Just be careful that you don't nuke them for too long, or they will get tough. It may take some practice to figure out the timing, so don't get discouraged if they;re tough the first couple times you do it.

The best way to cook broccoli and cauliflower is in a skillet, on the stove. Put them in a lightly greased, piping hot pan and stir occasionally until they've browned a little. Then pour liquid into the pan, enough to come about 1/2 inch up the pan. Broth or citrus juice will add nice flavor, but water works as well. Cover…

I've used both G Hughes BBQ sauce and the Heinz reduced sugar ketchup. I really like the ketchup. There are three flavors of the BBQ sauce but the hickory flavor is the only one I like.

How do you feel about baking? I make sugar free meringues, and each half golfball size cookie is less than two calories. I make the meringues using a sweetener called "swerve". Its made with erithrytol and oligo-saccharides. I use the confectioners style and the cookies turn out beautifully. They don't have quite the…

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I honestly didn't believe my sister when she told me about this product. She had to show me the website. "Soylent Green" was before my time, but I still can't take "Soylent" seriously because of the connotation it holds. As for the product itself, I don't like the idea of drinking all my calories. It also seems like it…

Did you take into account the fiber? Fiber is counted as a carb, but since the body can't digest it, it doesn't actually contain calories (technically it does, our body just can't access it). "Net carbs" is the total carbs minus fiber, which is the total amount of calories your body gets from carbs. I did some math to see…

I try to push myself while still listening to my body, but I think that my definition of "push yourself" is different than yours. If I fear injury, I back off. I've injured myself before and it's just not worth it. But just about every time I work out I want to quit before I've finished my routine. My mind will tell me…

There is a whole lot of variation that has to be accounted for. What was the ratio of pasta to sauce? How was the sauce made? With oil? With cheese? Do your parents coat the pasta with oil before adding sauce? 200 grams of cooked pasta (just pasta, no sauce) is roughly 300 calories. Sauce can vary wildly depending on how…

I swear by Penzy's bold taco blend. It's a little bit pricy but totally worth it. I'm usually not very picky about brands, but Penzy's is great. As far as I know, they only have stores in the US, but you can order it online When making tacos, I usually use lean ground beef, and top it with lettuce, cooked peppers and…

I love it! I add it to my tea/coffee. I love that it has a good vescocity. And 25 calories per cup is nothing to sneeze at. I also like that it has a lot of calcium and vitamin d.

Pineapple is definitely acidic. That's a great idea. I love pineapple!

Just a quick calculation... A 13 inch tortilla is about 400 calories A generous 6oz portion of 80% lean beef (Raw weight) is about 450 calories I'll be *very* generous on the veggies and say there's 100 calories of those (unless they were cooked in oil, which could raise the calorie content significantly) The only recipe I…

The taste of unflavored BCAA is sort of a combination of bitter and acidic. However, I've found that mixing it with a fruit flavored drink masks the taste pretty well. I usually mix it with crystal light. Something more acidic, like lemonade, masks the flavor the best. I don't think it will ever not have a weird taste to…

That sounds tasty. What about it makes it skinny though? It seems like the ingredients would make it about the same calorie wise as traditional chocolate.

I've seen reduced sugar craisins, but none that are "no sugar added". The reduced sugar craisins still have added sugar, but they also have added fiber. Normal craisins have about 3 grams of fiber, 29 grams of sugar and are 130 calories for 1/4 cup. The reduced sugar have 10 grams fiber, 14 grams sugar, and 100 calories…

Try painting your nails (if it's possible; if you're at work you may not be able to). You'll focus your mind on something not food, and then have to wait for your nails to dry. Also the smell of nail polish on my hands overwhelms the flavor and aroma of whatever I'd want to eat. Usually by the time I've painted my nails…

"Hungry girl" is the only one I can think of. I find it to be an okay website. It's not the best, but there are a few good ideas. The recipes themselves are mostly mediocre though. Usually I just browse the site looking for ideas and then adapt recipes how I see fit.

Ham, Swiss cheese, apple slices, and cherry/raspberry jelly. Eat it as is, or make grill it to make it even more amazing. Nut butter and banana sandwiches are even better when you put honey on them. I used to eat just plain peanut butter and honey sandwiches for lunch all the time when I was in grade school. Sprinkling it…

The USDA has a nutrient database that you can use to confirm the MFPs entries. Just google "USDA nutrient database" The more you use this site, the easier it will be to recognize entries that may be incorrect, as well as to recall the correct stats for foods that you eat frequently.

Egg whites. Only 17 calories for one large one. I am in mad passionate love with hard boiled egg whites sprinkled with some seasoned salt and smoked paprika. YUM. I'll scoop out the yolks and just eat the whites. (and yes, I know yolks are healthy. I do eat them in scrambled eggs, omelets, fritattas, etc. But I dislike the…

Hmmm, this is curious Were you eating this much when you gained weight? If you were eating more when you gained weight, how much more? You said you've been eating like this for a very long time and maintained the same weight, but I don't see how its possible to maintain the weight that you did while only eating 800…

I went out and bought some cashew milk because I had a coupon and I love cashews. I got the unsweetened carton and I really like it. The cashew flavor is very subtle, noticeable of you drink it plain but easily fades into the background when used in cooking or mixing into tea/coffee. It also has a really nice thickness.…

This is definitely something to see the doctor about. Right off hand I know that not by not menstruating, your body is not absorbing calcium like it should be. There are many factors that can affect menstruation and you should consult a doctor about it just to ensure that you are as healthy as you can be. :smile:

Are you trying to stay away from artificial sweeteners as well? If not, sugar free jello and sugar free pudding are very tasty and easy on the teeth :) Puréed soups (like squash, black bean, or baked potato) are good options. I have a fabulous black bean soup recipe if you want it If you want something with a good amount…

I find that if I eat something salty right before bed, sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night very thirsty, to the point that sometimes I'll gulp at least 12 oz of water. Could it be the same for you?

I use this on my hands! I work at a zoo, so I'm always outside and always washing my hands. Enduring a chicago winter is hell on my hands, and this is the only product that seems to help. The skin around my nails cracks and peels, and can be rather painful I also added tea tree oil (to help fight infection that can cause…

I like plain "Now Sports" brand of pea protein. It's the only pea protein that I've ever used, but it is not at all gritty. in fact part of the reason I like it is because it is so smooth. The taste of it is great as well. It's definitely savory and reminds me of chicken pot pie filling. If you're going to make a savory…

I was taught that the difference between broth and stock is that stock is simmered with bones in the liquid, whereas broth is not simmered with bones. There are other sources that say differently and I can't seem to find a general consensus. For both beef broth and stock I have seen nutritional information that puts the…