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If you decide to try some protein powders, I highly recommend trying out the sample sizes first. They run about $2/packet, and they will help you determine which brands/flavors you like. I did that recently with Plantfusion, RAW, Vega One, and a few others. I personally found Vega One too sweet and RAW very chalky. I used…

I really like plantfusion protein powder - I use unflavored but the chocolate is good too. It mixes really well in smoothies and is a nice fine powder with little flavor. Their meal replacement powder is called Phood, and that's good too, and higher calories (200 vs 120 I believe). Phood is a little sweet for me, so I mix…

I like to scramble them with some salsa and shredded sharp cheddar, then roll into a tortilla as a burrito, or brown the tortilla (fillings folded inside) in a skillet for a quesadilla. I typically do 1 whole egg and 2-3 egg whites. I also like them hard boiled, with the yolk replaced with hummus. Yum!

Bigelow Plantation Mint is my go-to mint tea, but I also love Israeli nana and Moraccan mint teas - I like them strong and sweet. Good for digestion and just as a cap to a nice big meal. For a wonderful refreshing iced tea, try cold brewing a combination of mint and green tea, then add a little honey. It tastes like a way…

For breakfast, you could do steel cut oats. I really like to do it this way and then they are ready for a week (or I throw some in a freezer for later). This is my fave recipe - a bit high in sugar, but so so yummy! from: http://www.theyummylife.com/Slow_Cooker_Apple_Cinnamon_Oatmeal 2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into…

I too would suggest it is the artificial sweeteners giving you that aftertaste. I like Fage 0% or 2% sweetened with a bit of honey and fresh or defrosted frozen fruit. It is cheaper if you buy the large containers, rather than the individual servings (as with any packaged food). If convenience if a factor, you could buy a…

Love them roasted with olive oil, salt, and pepper until crisp. Sometimes I'll toss them with a bit of balsamic when they come out, gives them a nice sweet, tangy, and salty flavor. Alton Brown did a Good Eats show about Brussels Sprouts a few years back, and he had some interesting sounding recipes. Here's the episode…

I like pork tenderloin rubbed down with equal parks honey mustard and stone ground mustard, plus some salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let it marinate a while, then roast and slice. So yummy and very healthy. Should go well with those potatoes too.

Home use: I use it to make my own body scrub with epsom salt and a few drops of essential oils. When it rinses off, the oil remains behind and my skin is nice and soft. Cooking: I really like it for stir-frying because the light flavor compliments the stir fry more than olive oil does. Also really good for baking. A little…

Absolutely love their Organic Tomatillo & Roasted Yellow Chili Salsa. If I found out it was no longer available, I'd stockpile a couple hundred jars of the stuff! It is smooth, smokey, mild, and so so good on everything - eggs, tacos, salad, burritos, chips, etc.

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I just started using vanilla flavored Phood by Plant Fusion and really like it. It is $30-40 for a 2 lb jug. It has a similar nutritional profile to Vegan Shakeology (just higher calories), and I like it as a meal replacement at lunch or on weekends when my day is less structured. It is a bit sweet for my taste, but that…

I do Orangetheory fitness (OTF), which is similar to a boot camp in that every class is different with lots of rotations. I log it as circuit training and enter my HRM calories, which typically fall within the 430-480 range depending on what we do each day.

Per cup: Brown basmati: 160 calories, 33 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 3 to 4 grams of protein White basmati: 150 calories, 36 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 3 to 4 grams of protein Quinoa: 223 calories, 39 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of dietary fiber, 8 grams of protein Bulgar…

I really like Barbara's Morning Oat Crunch. I think they also have a high fiber cereal. They taste good, have a decent amount of protein for cereal, and don't have a lot of sugar or weird ingredients.

Love beets, looking forward to trying this one. To those who say beets taste like dirt, I have 2 tips: 1) Buy locally grown beets at a farmer's market. They taste so much better than what you will find at the average grocery store. Same goes for lots of veggies (radishes are another big one). 2) Wash, scrub, and peel the…

Like several others, I find steel cut much more filling and satisfying compared to quick oats. They do have a few grams more fiber and protein than instant oats, but not a significant number more. They cook great in the slow cooker (I like them with almond milk, chopped apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon for an apple pie…

Congrats! Hate those calculators, but seeing the number go down is always nice.

Definitely try roasting veggies. High heat (400-450), drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper. Roasting completely transforms a lot of veggies people think they don't like, including cauliflower and Brussels sprouts (both are amazing roasted), broccoli, and onions. I also love roasted peppers, carrots, sweet potatoes,…

Since you like to see what people are actually eating, here are some of my typical meals: Breakfast: -1/2 cup 0% Fage, 1/2 tsp honey, chopped fruit (I like peaches, berries, and pineapple best) -2-3 scrambled egg whites (plus sometimes a whole egg), scrambled with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, in a low carb whole wheat tortilla,…

Here are a couple that sounded pretty good and won't break the calorie bank: http://www.michelleshealthybites.com/2012/12/warm-chocolate-orange-souffle-cakes.html http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/02/homemade-skinny-chocolate-cake.html http://blog.meaningfuleats.com/perfect-gluten-free-angel-food-cake/ Or think outside the…

You are funny! A lot of my ideas come from things I've had at restaurants that I try to adapt at home.My local paper also has a quick and easy recipe in the weekly food section - that is where I got the idea for cooking tilapia with lime zest. The salad part was inspired by a "deconstructed taco salad" that I had at a…

This is such an open-ended question - do you want condiments for sandwiches, salads, stir fries? I like ketchup mixed with a little sriracha, gives it a nice smokey kick. My husband loves spicy, so he adds way more sriracha than I do. I love whole grain mustard or dijon mustard. Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream,…

I really like tilapia tacos. Season with cumin, chili, salt, pepper, and lime zest. Bake, then add a squeeze of fresh lime juice while they are still hot. Serve on corn tortillas (I think you can get these GF) or make a taco salad. My go to for taco salads is shredded red cabbage, shredded carrot, cilantro, lime juice, a…

Some other ideas: -Roasted chickpeas or edamame -Tortilla peanut/almond butter roll-up -Babybell cheese There are also some yummy ideas for things to bake with protein powder. Here is a website with some ideas that got me pretty interested: http://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/protein-powder-recipes/ Also, these:…

Quick tip for quinoa - cook it in broth, not water. It tastes so much better!!! It can be really hard to quit foods we like cold turkey and start with foods we don't like. Since your family doesn't like it yet, what if you tried mixing it with rice (or something else they like, such as couscous?) Do a higher portion of…

I make the DIY Larabars from the Chocolate Covered Katie website (cookie dough and chocolate cherry are my fave) and add a scoop or 2 of protein powder. However, they are soft, so I keep them refrigerated so they don't melt or squish. Not sure they'd hold up in your pocket. Maybe if you freeze them in bar form, then take…

If you have a Trader Joe's near you, pick up a bottle of their margarita mix. It is yummy and not loaded with chemicals. Plus it's only like $3 a bottle, so if you don't like it, no biggie! Or you can make your own - fresh lime juice, tequila, triple sec/cointreau, and agave syrup - shake with ice and serve. Another…

I like my coffee to taste like coffee, maybe with a hint of vanilla or hazelnut. I like it fairly strong, but with milk or cream to lighten the bitter flavor a bit. This is how I usually take my coffee: 2 tbs full fat half & half in hot coffee, plus about 1/4-1/2 tsp white sugar. I sub almond milk if I'm out of half &…