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Vegan microwave popcorn?
Hi all, So that light/low-fat microwave popcorn is one of my absolute STAPLES...it's such a good snack and is filling, so I eat it while studying. I'm trying to transition into a mostly vegan diet and I'm trying to find a (cheap) microwave popcorn that doesn't have butter on it. Any ideas? Has anyone just tried making…
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PB & Hummus Pasta ... different, filling, and delicious.
I'll have to admit, when I was putting together this recipe for lunch today even I was skeptical. But no worries...it's quite good! And very quick. Ingredients: 2 oz whole wheat pasta 2 tbsp pasta cooking water 1 tbsp peanut butter 1 tbsp hummus salt, pepper, spices & lemon juice to taste Nuke the pasta in the microwave,…
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P90X Classic vs P90X Lean
Hi all, So I tried doing the P90X Classic today (I completed the work out and worked my tail off!) but after reading some more of the P90X materials I'm beginning to think that the Lean program might be best for me---I'm trying to drop weight before I put on muscle mass, just because it's very difficult for me physically…
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Easy Vegan Spaghetti-Os
1 can condensed tomato soup 2-4 oz dried spaghetti 1 tbsp nutritional yeast 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil Non-dairy milk or water Depending on how much pasta you add, serves 1-2 people. Simmer a can of condensed tomato soup in a pan. As per the directions on the soup can, either add half a can of water and half a…
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Recipe ideas needed - sauerkraut and potatoes
So I have sauerkraut, red potatoes, and apples. I want to cook these together in some delicious way (I'm a vegetarian), but have never cooked with sauerkraut before. Are there any hints, tips, or recipes out there?
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Easy Pumpkin Burrito Filling
So, I just discovered this recipe through a little...kitchen experimentation ;) I love pumpkin and how it can have a delicious savory quality--pure pumpkin really isn't that sweet. Well, the result of my experiment is an easy, delicious burrito filling (or topping for rice or lettuce) that can be altered to many different…
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Quick, Delicious Pasta with Hummus Sauce
This is one of my favorite meals! It's less than 300 calories, less than 5g of fat, and of course---simple, easy, delicious. Also: easily vegetarian/vegan. This is a single serving. 3/4 cup of pasta (I prefer whole wheat) 1-2 tbsp of hummus 1/4 cup of canned tuna -or- 1/4 cup of black beans, chickpeas...any bean you like…
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Too much fiber?
Is there such a thing as too much fiber? I'm consistently 10-20g above my daily recommended fiber intake...is there something I should be doing because of this, like drinking more water? I don't feel like the high fiber is affecting me adversely, but I dunno... Thanks! xoxo
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Is brown rice always better than white rice?
Any opinions? I usually eat brown rice because it has more fiber and protein.
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How to Record P90X
Hi there, I was wondering what's the best way to calculate # of calories burned while doing P90X? I know it obviously differs from person to person because of weight, etc. but are there any good tips out there? Thank you so much! xoxo
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How to Record P90X
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Good morning!
Hi there....I'm new. Came to this site because I recently lost a bunch of weight (went from 269 to 229) while living in New York for 8 months. Now I'm back in school and committed to keeping it off/losing more. Can't wait to get to know all of you! :) also...spinach is magic ;) i love it!
