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Breakfast Ideas
I tend to save my cooking creativity for dinner so at breakfast I rotate similar foods over the month. Typically I start with 0% Fage or other Greek yogurt. This stuff is a godsend in my opinion - other creamy yogurts have way too much fat and the fat-free ones either taste terrible or are not very thick. I usually add…
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Welcome!
Hi all, This is for all those who enjoy eating foods that you'd typically find in the Mediterranean lifestyle. To me this means eating whole foods that are in season whenever possible, and learning to enjoy small amounts of high-quality food. Basically, what would you be eating (in moderation) if you lived in France,…
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Tips for getting up early to fit in Insanity before work
Hi all, I have done Insanity on and off for a few years... I seems to be consistent only when I have a partner to do it with me. The first time, when a roommate was into it too, we both lost 15 lbs. in 5 months doing Insanity and Weight Watchers! Glad to say I've kept off 10 of those pounds... But I really, really want to…
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Difference between Clean Eating and Mediterranean Diet?
Hi, I have been eating according to clean eating principles (as I understand them) for years now but I always thought I was eating according to Mediterranean diet principles - fresh fruit and veg., whole grains, good fats like olive oils, lean proteins, red meat as a once-a-week treat, etc. Is there a difference, besides…
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Dinner with Wine Pairing
Tonight I'm using up the leftover veggies in the fridge to make a Szechwan stir-fry with beef. (Okay, not traditional Med. flavors, but traditional Med. ingredients). I needed a wine with a good amount of fruit and not too dry to balance the spice. If I were using shrimp or chicken I'd automatically go with a dry or…
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Food and Wine Lover Seeking Buddies
Hi there, I'm looking for friends who can keep me honest, encourage me and share food ideas! I love pairing wine and food, and I eat a quasi-Mediterranean diet. I firmly believe that small pieces of luxury like a quality bit of chocolate have a place in one's diet! I'm at 165 trying to get inside my healthy BMI of 150 -…
