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Looking for a meal planner online
does anybody know of any good "whole food" websites that can help me make a good, solid weekly menu? I would prefer something that calculates nutrition. I have a vintage bathing suit to fit into, yo. what would be a.ma.zing is if i could say "i have x and y available: what kind of meal can I make with these ingredients and…
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Shepna
http://www.shambhala.org/teachers/pema/shenpa3a.php This may be helpful to some of you. Here is an excerpt. The entire article can be found from the link above. ______________________________ If I were translating shenpa it would be very hard to find a word, but I'm going to give you a few. One word might be hooked. How we…
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Simplify, Simplify, Simplify
This isn't necessarily weight-loss related, but it is in a way. Much of our lifestyles have put us into the positions we're in today; part of it is being truly unconscious (the living dead) while we perform other tasks, including eating or not exercising or whatever it is that we're doing or not doing. Some of it comes…
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just curious: size to weight ratio
so i'm curious what your height/weight and most dependable dress size is. i just read a blog about someone who weighs almost 50lbs less than me, but is in the same dress size, so it got me thinking, "wow, i wonder what kind of variation i will find if i ask." so here i am, asking. ;)
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falafel!
okay, the falafel is in the bowl in the back. from left to right, back to front: lettuce, falafel tziziki, hot sauce, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, shredded carrot, feta & cilantro / roasted poblano hummus. everything was home made from scratch except the pita, which i normally make but was out of wheat flour and time.
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for those of you that take weight Selte 30 Weight Loss Pills
Svelte 30 Nutritional Consultants Issues a Voluntary Recall of Weight Loss Pills Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:57:00 -0600
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winter boots
So big calves run in my family and mine are no exception. My calves are about 19" at their largest point I'm looking for winter boots that preferably go to the knee, are flat, combat style, with a waffle sole for traction. My calves are pretty much solid muscle, so I don't expect them to get much smaller than maybe 17 in…
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industrial food safety thread
i'm starting this thread so when i get the emails about which foods are on recall, i can just post them here. many people on this site use processed foods and or packaged foods for "dieting" and so it's really important to know which foods are in recall with e.coli, listeria, etc... more than 5000 people a year die from…
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malnutrition
one of my mfp friends was talking about fact & fiction and it got me thinking about nutrition in general. this is not meant to be a preaching, but i think it's important to remember that obesity is a form of malnutrition, just the same as famine but on the opposite side. when the body is overfed with cheap, manufactured…
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netflix exercise videos
whoever it was that suggested this, thank you so much! what a great thing this is. i just did the first 10 minutes of a pilates workout and already feel very loose. i didn't do the whole thing because i'm getting ready to go to bed, but will do at least one full program tomorrow morning.
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an observation...
so i've always been a little curious about the percentages. i use this site as a way to keep myself in check, but more than anything, in balance. so even though i like the idea of being able to keep my calories on the forefront of my mind, my real agenda is to ensure that i'm eating enough of the good stuff and in the…
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Chemicals in Fast Food Wrappers Show Up in Human Blood
Original Article via Alternet http://www.alternet.org/food/148792/chemicals_in_fast_food_wrappers_show_up_in_human_blood?page=entire Chemicals in Fast Food Wrappers Show Up in Human Blood Chemicals used to keep grease from leaking through fast food wrappers and microwave popcorn bags are migrating into food and could be…
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Ultra-Processed Foods Are Killing Us
http://www.theatlantic.com/food/archive/2010/11/how-ultra-processed-foods-are-killing-us/65614/ excerpt: The purpose of Type 3 ultra-processing is to create: durable, accessible, convenient, attractive, ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat products. Such ultra-processed products are formulated to reduce microbial deterioration…
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Non GMO Project
Interesting read: http://www.nongmoproject.org/2010/10/28/gmo-foods-what-they-are-and-how-you-can-avoid-them/ Genetically Modified Foods are crop plants (fruits, vegetables and grains) that have been altered using molecular biology techniques that intentionally enhance certain properties of the plant that are seen as…
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How to use a pumpkin
Last night I made it my sole effort to use an entire pumpkin. It was a "sugar pumpkin" so rather small, maybe about 3lbs? It yielded a TON of food for only $2, is nutritionally packed and has a nice, neutral flavor. I think canned pumpkin is about $1.50 and you would get only 1/4 of the flesh that comes from a whole…
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What to do with an abundance of sage?
I just made a good sage harvest yesterday and will probably harvest more today. obviously, i will dry it for use over winter, but i wanted to see if anyone here had any good recipes that center around sage. any recipe will do, but my bf is a vegetarian. if the recipe has meat, i'll just alter it, but keep in mind that it…
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home made refried black beans - cheap n good
1 cup dry black beans 1 onion 2tbs butter 3 big cloves of garlic (optional) seasonings of your choice, i like: cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne powder, red chili flakes, etc) follow the directions for quick beans on the back of the bag tip: once the beans come to a boil, reduce heat and cover. this will save on your gas bill.…
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High Fructose Corn Syrup
http://www.natural-cure-alternatives.com/high-fructose-corn-syrup.html an excerpt: Why is High Fructose Corn Syrup Bad? Let me explain. First, you'll usually find large amounts of HFCS in energy dense foods -- those that are high in calories but not much else. That's just another name for foods that are processed, junk,…
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storing herbs/ greens
Another topic brought up how someone had a basil plant in their kitchen that they use instead of buying sprigs. As an avid herb eater (look at me with all my vowels!) I have a few tips that might help some of you continue the pleasures of fresh herbs in your diets. Some herbs doe extremely well in a glass of water on the…
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not bad for under 600... including chips
Rice - White, long-grain, regular, cooked, 0.5 cup 103 22 0 0 28 2 Ico_delete Santitas - White Corn Tortilla Chips, 14 chips 140 19 6 2 0 2 Ico_delete mama marion's july salsa , 1 serving 23 5 0 1 84 1 Ico_delete keri's home made refried black beans, 1 serving(s) 192 27 6 8 374 8 Ico_delete Great Value - Cheese - Cheddar,…
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patty pan squash bread w/whey
Okay, srsly. I made this tonight so I could use up some patty pan squash that was on its way to the compost pile. Not terribly sweet, but sweet enough! Just had a half slice taster - yum. Now waiting for it to cool to have the other half. In the morning, I think I will have it with some cream cheese. I used whey instead of…
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patty pan squash bread
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Food Dyes
Commonly used food dyes, such as Yellow 5, Red 40, and six others, are made from petroleum and pose a “rainbow of risks.” Those risks include hyperactivity in children, cancer (in animal studies), and allergic reactions. In 2008, because of the problem of hyperactivity, the Center for Science in the Public Interest…
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garlic ginger soy snap peas
Recipe: Ginger Soy Snap Peas Summary: Cold Pea Salad – great for parties Ingredients * 1lb sugar snap peas, trimmed & chopped into 1/2″ chunks * Grated, chopped ginger to taste (about 1tbs) * note: use ginger preserves & omit sugar if out of fresh ginger * 1 small clove garlic (or half a large clove) * 1/2c soy sauce (or…
