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How many grams of sugar do you eat in a day?
I do not have a problem with diabetes and I have never monitored my sugar consumption before. I read the American Heart Association recommends women consume no more than 24g of sugar in a day -- MFP has auto-calculated my plan at 25g per day. The problem is -- even when trying to eat clean -- I am NEVER below that number.…
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Amy's Kitchen Pasta Bowl
I just tried the Amy's Kitchen Pasta Shells in the Bowl and I was pleasantly surprised. I had never tried them before, but I bought them for the kids to eat in a pinch when they did not want to eat a meal I made for dinner. (I have one child who does not like fish, but the rest of us like it so I make it weekly -- I have…
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What type of flour do you buy?
I am out of flour and I am trying to figure out what type I should buy now that I have revamped my eating habits and trying to focus on more whole foods in healthy sized portions. I do enjoy baking, although I haven't done so since I have changed my eating habits. I do not have a problem with gluten (that I know of and I…
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Figs
Does anyone eat figs? They look so cool and interesting to eat. Where is the best place to buy them? I see so many recipes which call for figs and they look pretty good but I have never cooked with them. I am thinking of trying something with figs. For those who do eat them, what is your favorite way to eat figs. (I think…