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Anyone tried quinoa flour?
If so, what is it like? I have heard it is bitter with a strong flavour, which is off-putting but I would like to make quinoa chips and tortillas.
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Tortilla recipes - non wheat??
I tried making a tortilla/wrap with chickpea flour but it just wasn't right, the texture was not very nice at all. Can anyone recommend a tortilla recipe using flours other than wheat? Thanks.
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Quinoa flour?
I was tempted to buy some, yet I heard that it tastes and smells bitter and strong - which is definitely not what I want. Does anyone have any experience with quinoa flour?
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Cacao?
Is cacao really that nutritious as it is claimed to be? I don't eat chocolate often, though due to hormones sometimes I start craving chocolate - I prefer dark chocolate, 70% or over but I am still not impressed by the amount of sugar in dark chocolate. Recently heard about cacao but seems too good to be true, with all of…
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Mesquite Powder?
Has anyone heard about mesquite powder? What is it? Is it natural? Does it have any artificial sweeteners in it? I seen a recipe that required it but do not want to use anything that is impure. It is supposed to have a natural caramel flavour, and is used in many natural "desserts".
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Tasty alternative to potato chips
If anyone is looking for an alternative to crisps or potato chips, then I have found the most delicious alternatives. I highly recommend Cofresh crisps. Link to the site below to see the favourites of the chips that I have tried so far. They have hummus, quinoa and lentil chips with flavourings ranging from sea salt to hot…
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Easy Sweet Snack
Dates (around 6) Almond Milk ( a splash) 2 tbsp of peanut butter Oats (I used porridge oats) 1. Blend the dates and almond milk together (I would recommend chopping the dates before putting in blender) 2. Add peanut butter to the date and almond milk mix 3. Stir in enough oats until you get a flapjack texture 4. Shape them…
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PCOS - helpful weightloss tips please ?
Hi, I would like to know if anyone with PCOS has found it easier to lose weight with the elimination of some foods, or even eating more of a certain food? I don't eat alot of bread, however I eat some crackers but have been advised to avoid anything white and opt for the wholegrain option. I have also been advised that any…
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Sweet recipes/ food ideas?
I always get a sweet tooth around time of month :/ does anyone have any recipes or food ideas that are satisfying to a sweet tooth BUT aren't fattening/high in cals. Thanks!!
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Easy Quinoa Recipes?
Quinoa is really expensive here :( so I want to know do the grains expand alot? Some easy recipes or serving suggestions would be appreciated.Would you eat Quinoa on own without seasoning? Just like rice or couscous? Thankyou.
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BMI is not accurate
BMI is outdated and was created in the 1830's and was originally used to measure height to weight ratio across the population. It also doesn't consider fat composition, so please don't be too hard on yourself - it's unreliable.
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Low GI
Hi, I'm eating low GI due to the fact I have PCOS but not seeing results! I eat very healthy - raw vegetables, fruit, nuts and seeds. I drink lots of water and green tea as well and generally watch what I eat. Are there any foods that I should avoid apart from obvious ones such as fast releasing carbs (white bread,pasta,…
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PCOS is depressing me!
I can't figure what I am doing wrong, I sent my daily diary to my personal trainer but I'm so frustrated :( I eat (well what I consider to be) very healthy. For breakfast I usually have porridge or a cereal bar and sometimes almonds, then for lunch I'll have reduced fat houmous and vegetables and today I added four…
