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How much do you spend on groceries?
Just curious, how much do you spend on groceries per month? Its just me and my husband (we both work full-time, so we buy lots of lunch and snack type stuff). I usually spend about $300 per month just on food. I feel like I am spending a fortune and I usually buy generic! What about you guys? Is this pretty average? I live…
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Grey's Anatomy
Is anybody as obsessed with this show as I am? I :heart: McDreamy & McSteamy (choosing between them is like choosing between food & water, it just can't be done!). Tonight's episode will be a gooder! 2 hours of Grey's, I can hardly contain myself! :happy:
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Soo upset
So I've been swimming lots lately and an old acquaintance swims the same nights I do. She cuts hair... well I've been trying to save money and she offered to do it for $10 since she has her certificate and does it out of her house for friends and family... Well what a mistake that turned out to be. My hair was long, about…
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Best Movies of all time
The opposite of Maximus' list :) Movies that were so good you could watch them over and over again: - The Notebook - Romeo and Juliet - Blow - Fight Club
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Strawberry Mango Salsa
I've been really loving this strawberry mango salsa lately! It's light and refreshing, especially on a hot summer day like today! http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2014/05/strawberry-mango-salsa.html Nutritional Info (per ¼ cup salsa) Calories – 28 Fat - 0 Carbs – 7 Protein - 0 Fibre – 1 - See more at:…
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Cauliflower Crust Pizza w/ Pics!
So I tried cauliflower pizza last night for the first time and it was super delicious! It was 41 calories per slice (8 slices per pizza) and only 2 grams of fat! Had I not made it myself, I totally wouldn't have believed it was made from cauliflower! It's gluten free, paleo, and just straight up delicious! Here's the…
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Energizing Juice - w/ pics!
I was recently given a juicer so I tried making my favourite juice - Carrot/Orange/Apple/Ginger. This juice tastes so great first thing in the morning and gave me a bunch of energy throughout the day! I used the the pulp to make healthy sugar free/oil free/dairy free muffins (they taste just like carrot cake!). I'll be…
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Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
Here's my favourite recipe for quick and easy chicken noodle soup - it's easy, healthy, and low cal/low fat. http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2013/11/chicken-noodle-soup.html - Nutritional Info (per 2 cup serving) - Calories - 177 Fat - 3 Carbs – 16 Protein - 22 Fibre – 1 - See more at:…
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Apple Pie Breakfast (in the slow cooker) w/ Pics & Nutrition
http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2011/01/apple-pie-breakfast.html Simply throw all of the ingredients (sans toppings) into your slow cooker the night before, and wake up the next morning to a delicious, healthy, nutritional breakfast. Perfect for Christmas morning! Nutritional Info per serving (1 cup) (before additional…
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Homemade Vanilla Almond Milk
I absolutely love almond milk and it has been essential in my weight loss journey. It's low on calories, but high in taste. I tried making it for the first time last week, and posted the results on my cooking blog, Cooking With Jax. You can find the full recipe at the following link:…
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Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding
My favourite healthy dessert recipe. My husband couldn't believe this was made from avocado - also tastes great frozen as healthy fudgesicles. :) http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2013/01/chocolate-avocado-pudding.html - Nutritional Info (per 1/3 cup) - Calories - 93 Fat - 4 Carbs – 11 Protein - 3 Fibre – 2
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Apple Chips
Here's a recipe I posted on my blog recently. It really satisfies my cravings for both something sweet and something crunchy! You can use this method of making apple chips to make any type of chip you like (carrot chips and beet chips are another favourite of mine!). Here's the link to the recipe:…
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Greek Salad Skewers
An interesting way to dress up dinner... http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2013/06/greek-salad-skewers.html
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Dragon's Den Inspired: Holy Crap & Skinny B Breakfast Cereal
I love this cereal but what I don't love is the price. At $9.99 a pop (for a mere 225g bag) I felt like I wasn't getting my money's worth. Its incredibly easy to make yourself - and 1/4 of the price (I managed to make around 5 cups for $10). I suspect the recipe isn't exact (mine came out 30-40 calories less than the…
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Slow Cooker Raspberry Oatmeal
One of my favourite breakfast ideas! http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2013/07/raspberry-overnight-oatmeal.html
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French Onion Yogurt Dip - 34 calories
Great with veggies!! http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2013/06/french-onion-dip.html - Nutritional Info (2 tbsp) - Calories - 34 Fat - 2 Carbs – 1 Protein - 1 Fibre – 1 - See more at: http://www.cookingwithjax.com/search?q=french+onion#sthash.aflTrArh.dpuf
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Strawberry Feta Salad w/ Yogurt Poppyseed Dressing
This salad is awesome one of my favourites and only 150 calories per serving! http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2013/03/strawberry-feta-salad-w-poppy-seed.html - Nutritional Info (entire salad with dressing) - Calories - 150 Fat - 9 Carbs – 10 Protein - 7 Fibre – 2
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Homemade Fruit Snacks
Homemade fruit snacks - so easy to make and not full of sugar and artificial flavours like the store bought kind. http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2013/02/homemade-fruit-snacks.html - Nutritional Info (1/2 recipe using fruit juice) - Calories - 36 Fat - 0 Carbs – 7 Protein - 3 Fibre – 1
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Tea Pops
How to Make Flavored Tea Popsicles For a refreshing treat loaded with antioxidants spring for a flavored tea Popsicle. Tea Popsicles are easy and cheap to make, are naturally low fat and low in sugar. Things You'll Need: * Popsicle tray * Tea Step 1 Purchase the proper equipment. You will need a Popsicle tray, tea, and…
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Healthier Homemade Big Mac w/pics!
I try not to eat fast food anymore, but I always end up craving a Big Mac. I was determined to make a healthier version at home, so after some experimenting, this is what I came up with: http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2011/05/homemade-big-mac-with-special-sauce.html My husband and I have made this a few times now, and each…
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My Gramma's Bread/Buns w/Pic & Nutritional Info
This is my Gramma’s recipe, and makes excellent bread/buns. The great thing about this recipe is that it's very versatile. You can easily make it your own with a few additional ingredients such as hemp or flax. http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2011/03/bread-maker-breadbuns.html - Nutritional Info (1/12 recipe - approx 1 large…
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Caramel Sauce w/pic & nutritional info
This sauce is great to top your coffee with, or as the caramel centre to a Christmas treat! :) http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2011/12/caramel-sauce.html - Nutritional Info (per tsp) - Calories - 14 Fat - 1 Carbs - 2 Protein - 0 Fibre - 0
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Homemade Graham Crackers w/ pic & nutritional info
I made these yesterday, they are fantastic! They are easy to make, taste great, and are really low in calories and fat! For the full recipe, and more pictures check out my blog: http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2012/01/homemade-graham-crackers.html - Nutritional Info (per cracker) - Calories - 39 Fat - 1 Carbs - 8 Protein - 1…
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Coconut Shrimp with Sweet & Spicy Dipping Sauce
This recipe is so easy to make and takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish (including the dipping sauce). http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2012/05/coconut-shrimp-w-sweet-spicy-dipping.html - Nutritional Info (6 shrimp - baked) - Calories - 225 Fat - 12 Carbs – 17 Protein - 16 Fibre – 3
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Kale Chips w/ pic
http://jdelisle42.blogspot.com/2011/09/kale-chips.html
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No Bake Granola Ball w/ pic & nutritional info
These are delicious, and really good for you as well! They make the perfect high energy snack. I made them into granola bars as well and they turned out really great. For the full recipe , check out my blog: http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2012/01/no-bake-granola-balls.html - Nutritional Info (1 ball) - Calories - 93 Fat - 5…
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Sweet tooth? Recipes w/ pics & nutritional info.
Here are a few healthy recipes from my blog www.CookingWithJax.com that is sure to help with your sweet tooth. :) Homemade Graham Crackers: http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2012/01/homemade-graham-crackers.html - Nutritional Info (per cracker) - Calories - 39 Fat - 1 Carbs - 8 Protein - 1 Fibre - 0 No-Bake Granola Balls…
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Homemade Big Mac w/Pics & Nutritional Info
http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2011/05/homemade-big-mac-with-special-sauce.html While not a huge fan of McDonald's, I do like their Big Macs. I thought I would try to make a homemade version of the popular hamburger and was pleased with the results. It tasted exactly like the real thing. While the calories are pretty close…
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Apple Pie Breakfast - 115 Calories
I love steel cut oats! This is one of my favourite healthy breakfasts :) http://jdelisle42.blogspot.com/2011/01/apple-pie-breakfast.html
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Gallbladder
Has anyone ever had their Gallbladder removed? Has that hindered your weight loss in any way? I am having mine taken out on Tuesday and I am very nervous!
