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I started a garden and was tired of produce going bad quickly, so I bought some of the Rubbermaid Freshworks produce saver containers and I can attest that they work great! They are a bit bulky, but they really help. And I can also say that soaking lettuce in water in the fridge will rehydrate it and make it crisp again.…

Go to nutritionfacts.org and use search function to find videos about the latest research on foods that lower cholesterol.

As has been said, no need for oil. I have never had veggies boil over and never use oil in water. No need to salt water either...though lots of people thinks it's needed

Corn tortillas and canned fat free refried beans....you microwave them to make a bean burrito....top with some salsa....add onions and chopped peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, if you like. Even better is to dry toast the tortillas in a cast iron skillet...adds extra flavor Or take a can of black beans, rinse them, out…

I made some nice carrot pumpkin soup the other day.....one small bag of baby carrots cooked and then blended in a blender with chicken stock to make it smooth. Then add to a pot with can of pumpkin puree,and whatever spices you like....I used sage and Lovage. Turned out great and very filling yet low calorie. Another is…

I lose on 1790

maybe cauliflower "grits" are just riced cauliflower that has been sauteed? if so, then most of your items are really low calorie....poblano peppers, cauliflower, mushroom, onion, chard have few calories. So you would have to estimate how much oil and it's also possible the carmelized onions were helped to carmelize with…

way to go!! That takes serious dedication!

yes, I lost 40 lbs using the recommended calories on MFP and without adding exercise. Exercise definitely helps though, but eating less calories works whether you exercise or not. go for it! Stay with it though. I kept all the weight off for a year, but then gained it back when I stopped logging. So starting all over…

yes, there is a big difference between 1 and 2 lbs a week! I keep toying with bumping up to 1.5 lbs a week and it's just too much for me.

think back to what worked for you when you lost weight last time. Do those things that worked for you and stop doing the things that don't work for you. Keep logging your food. When I stopped logging, I gained back all the 40 pounds I had lost. Now I am back to logging and lost 6 pounds in 9 days! Logging again is showing…

Try some melatonin about an hour before you go to bed. works for me!

I made and excellent spicy peanut butter tofu stir fry for lunch. Onion, Swiss chard, red peppers, tofu, bean sprouts and green onion all suateed in a pan. The sauce is 2 TBS creamy peanut butter, 1 TBS soy sauce, 1 TBS chili garlic paste and some water to think it out....stir it all together and stir into pan with the…

Outstanding!

Canned pumpkin is loaded with nutrients! I made some yummy pumpkin pudding the other day. 1 can pumpkin, 1 box of silken tofu, 2tbs of date sugar, lots of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice...put everything in a blender with a little water to get it mixing. You can thin it out and drink as a smoothie, or bake it in a pie shell,…

It happens to me too....usually it seems to be when i get dehydrated from exercise and then had a high salt meal at a restaurant....sometimes I wonder if it's caused by MSG, but I think it is generally just sodium. In order to keep the headache at bay, I drink a lot of water with electrolytes....and try to avoid multiple…

Avocado, nutritional yeast, water and some garlic powder.....our favorite! You can skip nutritional yeast if you don't have it and it's still yummy! Add whatever spices you like. another is cashews, carrot juice mixed together in a blender....yummy! one we made the other day was pomegranate juice simmered down to intensify…

Thanks for the report in your visit with Dr benson.....sounds like you are in much better hands now!!!

You guys might enjoy this recipe I made the other day. I was just messing around and didn't really measure everything, so these are estimates of what I used. But they were yummy! I call them chickpea cocoa energy balls, but they look like elegant deserts that you could take to holiday parties if you like. Chickpea Cocoa…

Chickpeas, eggplant, red peppers, onion, spinach, kale, cauliflower, potatoes

That's some serious will power whatshername! I am impressed! I only rarely can resist temptation like that. Lisa, thx for the recipe ideas....sound good!

Half an avocado spread on toast with a little salt and pepper is yummy and satisfying! Can vary it with adding tomatoes or topping with poached egg.....I have pics but phone app doesn't show function to add photos....I will try and add from computer tmrw

Spread on bread used to make a sandwich...like a mayonnaise substitute. Or spread half an avocado over a couple pieces of toast and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper...yum! Can vary by topping that with tomato slices or poached eggs

Try probiotic.....I used pro-15 from hyoerbiotics and it helped.....also just eating more fiber consistently will change your gut flora and help your body adjust...... I used to avoid beans because of gas but the more I eat the less the gas now

Matcha tea! Great for you!

Liapr You could make it into a curry if you like curries.

Lisa, thx for the onion apple recipe, will have to try it! And mihani, thx for tip about freezing soaked cashews.....I have the same problem, but I have also found soaking isnt completely necessary either....cashews are so soft they will blend pretty well even if not soaked.....soaking is better though!! So I like the new…

Terri, I am excited about your appt at Dr fuhrmans.....let us know how it goes! I would go if I didn't live on the other side of the country!

In case anyone is looking for a new salad dressing to try, here is one from Dr Fuhrman that I made last night and my husband and I very much enjoyed it! Having it again on my salad today. I never would have thought to mix these ingredients together, but it works great! It comes out as a sweet, yet somewhat tangy and spice…

Love it! Makes for a more peaceful and productive day.