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Meat peddler
I just wanted to share a funny story. I was walking my dog yesterday in our hilltop neighborhood. A guy in a truck (siding advertised meat products) stopped to ask if I'd be interested in buying meat from him. I said, "I'm a vegan." He responded, "Really, why'd you want to do that?!" (Keep in mind this guy was probably in…
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Need a vegan protein muffin recipe
I do great with my meals until about 4 p.m. - then I am so hungry, I want to binge. I even eat a snack (usually fruit) at 2, but it just doesn't keep me satisfied. So, I'm thinking I need something with more protein to carry me through until dinner. I prefer vegan and sugar free, but I can adjust most recipes. So if you've…
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Best HRM for IPhone 4
I've decided I need to get a heart rate monitor. The default calories burned in MFP seem a little odd sometimes (do I really burn more calories quilting/sewing than during an intense aerobic workout? I don't think so!) Anyway, I've heard pros and cons about various HRMs and just wondered what those of you using the iphone…
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Vegan: Orzo with White Wine & Mushrooms
This is from "The Everything Vegan Cookbook", which is full of wonderful recipes. I made this tonight and it's amazing! Orzo with White Wine and Mushrooms - Serves 4 1 cup sliced mushrooms (I used portobello) 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic 2 Tbls. olive oil 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup white wine (I used…
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New recipe posted
Hello, vegan friends! I just posted a wonderful recipe, "Orzo with White Wine and Mushrooms", on the recipe blog site. I made it for dinner tonight, and it's fabulous!
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Spicy Spaghetti Squash with Black Beans
The original recipe courtesy of Whole Foods Market. My adjustments in parentheses. Serves 4 (I don't believe this - it served 2 in my house!) Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash 2 tsp. olive oil or corn oil 1/2 cup red onion, chopped 1 jalapeño chili, seeded, minced (I did not use) 1/2 cup red pepper (I used an whole…
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Snacking for success
I want to share a tip I'm relearning: snacking - the right way - is necessary and helpful. Years ago I read the very first South Beach Diet book (still excellent, by the way) and learned our hunger triggers are regulated by our insulin levels. When our levels drop, we're hungry. When they drop too low is when we tend to…
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Is a calorie alway just a calorie?
I've seen this discussion many times on MFP, and have always been of the opinion all calories are not created equal. Here is an interesting article on the issue: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-lustig-md/sugar-toxic_b_2759564.html
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Easy "Cheezy" Veggie Melts
Some of my friends asked for this recipe. It's from chooseveg.com, which is a great site for vegan recipes. 12 sun-dried tomato halves 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 4 Tbsp. finely chopped green bell pepper 4 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion 4 Tbsp. vegan mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/4…
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A little spelling help
I read a lot of posts and noticed one word choice error that pops up more than most: lose versus loose. Just remember this: I lose weight so my pants will be loose. That should help the confusion. :flowerforyou:
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Oatmeal substitute?
Does anyone know a good substitute for oatmeal in recipes? I love oatmeal, but my digestion system just doesn't seem to be able to deal with it very well. I've been making the Baked Oatmeal recipe someone posted - and it's wonderful. It contains both quinoa flakes and oatmeal. However, it's causing problems for me. I'd…
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Help youth in foster care live healthier lives!
http://www.groupon.com/deals/grs-northern-hills-area-casa By visiting the above site and donating just $10, you can help teens in foster care learn how to shop, cook and eat healthy foods on a budget. We need 60 people to donate $10 to get us to the "tipping point", then our campaign goes out nationally. Please help the…
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A calorie isn't always a calorie
A lot has been posted about whether what you eat is as important as how much you eat. I am a firm believer in the former and found this article online that is pretty interesting. It's not only WHAT you eat, but how you prepare it! The Hidden Truths about Calories By Rob Dunn | August 27, 2012 Odds are you sometimes think…
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Worst/Best fast food sandwiches
This is a good guide published by WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-worst-sandwiches-and-wraps?ecd=wnl_din_070912
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Walnuts!
I was creating a new food item for the database - my "Greek Yogurt Sundae", which is my dessert when I absolutely need a chocolate fix. I include 1/4 cup chopped walnuts. When I was looking up the nutritional info, I found out 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts is 200 calories! That was more than everything else combined! Here I…
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Reading labels
Just wanted to pass along something I've learned the hard way - when you read nutrition facts on labels, make sure to note how many servings per container. The nutrition info is usually per serving. Yesterday I ate an entire (small!) bag of trail mix before reading it contained 8 (!) servings. The serving sizes where 1/4…
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Car snack suggestions, please!
I am going to be spending a lot of time in the car in the next week and would love some healthy snack options. (Please, no "carrot and celery sticks" - for some reason, they upset my stomach when I'm driving.) I tend to nod off when driving so need something to keep me occupied more than to satisfy hunger. I always have…
