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another suggestion is chop up mushrooms fine and use them as filler for hamburger patties, spaghetti sauce and meatloaf....

I suggest starting with changing the types of food he eats. Like the above post start snacking on more fruits and veggies. I started "eating clean" and made small changes not big ones. I found if I tried to change everything at once, my body went into craving mode. I started with making sure I had breakfast, snack, lunch,…

Fruit parfait 1 cup of strawberry slices 1 sliced banana 1 cup of Another fruit that is in season (raspberries, blueberries, cherries) 1 cup of vanilla Greek yogurt Layer it starting with fruit/yog/fruit/yog/fruit I put it in a 500 ml mason jar (pint) Screw the cap on and take it with me.... You can use regular yogurt, but…

I try to use in season vegetables, so one time I shredded cabbage and used it in caeser salad instead of romain, since I prefer the crunchy part of lettuce, I absolutely fell in love with this version of caeser salad.

They are like raw chocolate beans, health food stores carry them. I haven't tried them yet.... But here's a link with all their benefits. http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/the-nutrition-of-cocoa-nibs.html

You body needs salt to regulate fluids and is also needed for your muscles and nerves (cell regulation) but I wouldn't worry too much about it. You should get the salt you need in the foods you eat (celery, milk, beets) have salt naturally. I personally don't add salt to my food. Also I find that not all the information is…

On the days that you exercise you could have the oatmeal, this way you are increasing the lowering effect. Because both are good for lowering cholesterol, and your exercise is creating more calories to consume .... Which is what you need if by adding oatmeal your going over.

Google clean eating magazine, it's a great resource and I think it can really help you with your meals. It offers a 2week meal plan in every issue. You don't have to order the magazine, the back issues are offered but the damn pop up to subscribe drives me crazy.... But it's worth it!

You can use stevia, it is a plant and is very sweet. I personally think it tastes like artificial sweeteners, but it's considered to be clean, also you can look for sucanat it's the closest thing to raw sugar Both can be found at health food stores.

You can make your own bread by hand (time consuming) or with a bread machine (my choice) this way you can control the amount of sugar added, but remember yeast needs sugar in order to do it's job. I buy organic cane sugar or use honey in my bread recipes, that way I know my sugar is clean.

http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/food-health/food-and-health-news/what-is-clean-eating/ http://mobile.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/nutrition_news_information/10_ways_to_eat_clean Here are some really good links that define what clean eating is for all of you that are wondering.... And tips on how to achieve this type of…

I find the easiest thing for me to do when making the switch to clean eating was to change a little at a time. It's a change in the way you eat, not a diet. 1. I started with getting rid of store bought bread, and made my own with my bread machine (bought yeast at health food store, and bought in bleached flour). 2. Then I…

Remember the cornstarch thickens as it cooks, so adjust consistency after it has simmered for a few minutes.

Never had it before, but I just tried soba noodles recently and think you could do it with the black bean spaghetti.... It's a stirfry recipe. I'm the worst person to give out a recipe because I never follow one, but I'm going to guesstimate it for you. Start with chicken cut up into strips. And what ever veggies you want…

Orange creamsicle.... 1 large naval orange 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk Strawberries and cream..... 1 cup liberty strawberry kefir 5 fresh strawberries 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder This one gives you tons of probiotics, 10 billion probiotic bacteria per cup of…

I make this as well usually from deer, but have made moose as well. I put the roast in the freezer for a bit , usually for 3-6 hours depending on how big my cut is. I wait until it has started to form ice crystals. This makes it easier to slice your self. I cut up a few steaks the first time I had made it. Don't forget you…

wow here in Canada food must be really expensive. I just went to the local market the other day and picked up just a few things.... 2 nectarines -$1.52 yellow string beans -$.80 2 chicken breasts- $5.43 1 haddock fillet $2.45 2 store made fish cakes $4.07 Totaling $14.27.... So much for a weeks worth of groceries here for…

I'd skip the skim milk and see if you can handle drinking 1% or even 2%, also forget the weight watchers hot chocolate and get the real stuff. I noticed you are under in your fat intake, use a little real butter or foods that are high in omega 3s and 6s. Try adding nuts to your diet. They will help you with the calories…

I completely agree! I've switched up some of my ok foods, for better ones that way I can have more substance and fewer calories..... 3 eggwhites and 1 egg = 125 calories 3 whole eggs = 221 calories 1 salmon fillet (5 oz, 171 g) = 140 calories roast beef ( 5oz, 170 g) = 200 calories 1 cup mashed potates = 135 calories 1 cup…

you can also do dips and push ups, no weights needed! just remember to do them with your arms wide and narrow, This targets different muscles. Start on your knees with the push ups and then go to your toes. No need to get discouraged from the begining. I try to do 3 sets of 15 reps, alternating between push ups and dips…

instead of rice or noodles...check out the other post under recipes for the rice subsitute, i havent tried it, but i did read about it some where else (not on MFP)....might help out with your stirfry....cut calories where ever we can :) I think I might try it for lunch.....

I have to agree for the most part, but if your husband loves you....why would he make you choose? Maybe he's a little insecure, take him with you when you see your guy friends. He needs to feel number one in your life, just as you need to feel number one in his. I have guy friends and my boyfriend (of 15 yrs) has girl…

Us women are funny creatures......don't analize it, just go with it as long as you are happy with your hard work, pat yourself on the back. Our bodies go up and down, there are many different reasons, sodium intake, water intake, weighing in the am vs pm, and oh yeah can't forget that time of month....as log as you are…

Have the medical professionals ever tried MFP? Considering when you first set up your account, MFP calaulates how many calories your body needs to function. and how many calories you need to safely lose 1 lb a week (or which ever you chose). I say eat back your calories....so you don't starve your body into starvation…

I use my Kitchen aide tooo, love it! use to use the bread machine and still do (sometimes) just find the bread to be heavier.

LMAO!!!!!!!! I read your post and went to my recipe...LMAO I had 3 servings of "1/4 cup of flour" instead of 3 cups! (I'm still giggling). I must have scaned the size option, but didn't click on 1 cup, so when I put in 3 for serving size....it said 3/4 cup of flour! I was thinking WOW all these years I thought home made…

even if I weigh, the recipe option calculates by how many people the recipe serves....so I entered how many slices I get, 10. so it takes all the calories in the recipe (one loaf) and divides it by how many "people" it serves/slices, this giving me the average per slice. I know when i cut the bread its not always the same…

I use runkeeper as well, and I love Womens Health Yoga.....for those lazy days.

I would start by getting a good nights sleep. (this coming frome a person who goes to bed when their kids do....anywhere from 8:30pm to 9:30 pm) I get up at 6:30 am. Of course it also depends upon the quality of sleep as well. Then start with a small exercise routine. maybe just a 15 min walk 3X a week. Do it right after…