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In my opinion YES! Agave nectar is a lot more neutral than honey so its less harsh and more versatile. Also, it is derived from the agave plant so its completely vegan. It has a very low glycemic index unlike the refined sweeteners so their is no sugar rush. Still it is a sweetener, and about 60 cals per serving so I would…

I know you said baking, but make sure when you are sauteing and cooking stuff on the stove while using olive oil, to not let the temperature get too high. Olive oil can be very healthy when used properly. If it starts to smoke, then the molecular shape is changing and turns very unhealthy. A healthy fat will turn into…

oh yeah! And Agave syrup acts as an amazing sweetener!

also, unless you are on an incline setting during your treadmill workouts, you most likely are getting a different workout outside where there are hills then indoors. Great progress by the way! :)

Hello, I just recently started veganism. I have found that there are many misconceptions that people have about certain nutrients such as protein and iron. The fact is, most of us are consuming too much protein (those who eat meat). You can definitely get a healthy amount of protein from nuts and seeds, soymilk including…

I anticipated the types of foods that I would have access to on thanksgiving. So, I wanted to be prepared. I ate a bowl of Amy's vegan chili (this stuff is awesome!) and some Tofutti "ice cream". I did snack on some candy, pineapple, strawberries, and more chili!! I know this doesn't sound like a lot, but if I gave into…

An exercise partner sounds like a great idea! I will definitely look into that. Thank you for your message!!:smile:

Thank you for taking the time to fill me in on all the helpful aspects of MFP as well as the exercise methods that work for you! :happy: I am so glad I discovered this website!! p.s. this morning I woke up because my cat was clawing at my bedroom door. I happened to be really thirsty so I got some ice water too. Instead of…