chavens85

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  • Wow, you must have never been a 21 year old. What a rude comment. I agree with another post. everyone has their vices. Whether it's alcohol, fried food, chocolate, etc, it's all the same. Aren't we on here to offer helpful suggestions?
    in Alcohol and dieting, advice? Comment by chavens85 January 2013
  • Wow! This is awesome! THANK YOU! Usually I'm like a kid in a candy shop and walk around with wide-eyes and usually forget what I even come there to get! These suggestions help so I can make a list! You guys/gals rock! :)
    in Trader Joe's favorites Comment by chavens85 January 2013
  • I made this last night and it was delicious and filling! http://www.annies-eats.com/2012/11/05/mexican-quinoa/
    in Low-Calorie Home Recipes Comment by chavens85 January 2013
  • Quinoa is similar consistency to rice. It's actually a seed and is very high in protein, but since it resembles rice, many use it as a "grain". You will ALWAYS want to rise off quinAs before use. It has a coating that is very bitter. Add it to chicken broth and simmer until it's light and fluffy. Its pretty plain, so you…
    in Foods you've swapped Comment by chavens85 January 2013
  • Okay, I have heard of hemp before, but I am not familiar at all with them! I will have to look into them! Thanks for the feedback! I can't believe I've been eating flax seeds whole for over a year now without grinding them! I loved the ease and just adding them into things-- smoothies, oatmeal, pancakes, etc. Now I know…
    in chia seeds or flax seeds? Comment by chavens85 January 2013
  • I JUST read today you need to grind them first! Yikes! I haven't been grinding them at all! I just throw a couple tsp in my oatmeal! I may have to grind them now...
    in chia seeds or flax seeds? Comment by chavens85 January 2013
  • I like to saute up sliced up veggies (tiny bit of oil) like zucchinni, squash, onions, peppers and add some marinara sauce to it. It's like a faux spaghetti and it always fills me up!
    in Only 203 calories left, what can I eat for dinner! Starving! Comment by chavens85 January 2013
  • One tip for helping it rise in the winter: I preheat my oven to 150 degrees. Once it's pre-heated I shut it off. The I place my dough in the oven and let it rise. the oven stays warm but not too warm!
    in Homemade Bread Comment by chavens85 January 2013
  • I work with a nutritionist and she says that Coconut Oil isn't as amazing as everything thinks it is. The high amount of saturated fat is why it should be used in very little moderation. It isn't considered "heart healthy" like other oils such as extra virgin olive oil and rapeseed oil. People starting jumping on the…
    in Good way to log olive oil? Comment by chavens85 January 2013
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