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Anyone work shifts 5pm-9pm?
Hey everyone, Firstly I realise that to many people this will seem trivial, particularly for those who work overnight or 24-hour shifts. However you do it, kudos to you. Anyway, I started a new job in retail. I find long shifts easier because there is a break normally at least every 3 hours. Tonight I am working 5pm-9pm. I…
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High Protein Vegetarian Dinners
I was hoping anyone who regularly cooks meat-free food could share their dinner recipes. I have found recipes posted by users here a lot better than what I find on Google, pinterest and a range of cooking sites (though I have found great recipes in these places). I'm looking for some new high-protein vegetarian dinners…
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Wholemeal Pie Recipe?
I have never tried to cook a pie with the regular type of crust (only cottage pie and quiche with a couscous base). Does anyone have a good pie recipe using wholemeal flour? I have found a few but they don't specify the pan size. I have a square baking dish that it about 18cm each side and rapprox 2.5 cm deep. Woukd that…
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High Protein Vegetarian Dinners (Winter)
So, where I live it is just about mid-autumn, and it is already quite cold. I know that this is relative and many on hear would laugh at the idea that 11-19 degrees (Celsius) is cold. So for the purpose of this, please just imagine YOUR definition of winter. I'm looking for healthy soups, stews, casseroles, ect that are…
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Robitussin Cough Formula
So I have a cold at the moment. I think I caught it from my partner and his lasted quite a while. Anyway, we have some Robitussin (Dry Cough Forte, Cherry Vanilla Flavour) from when I had a cold years ago, which is really helpful for relieving symptoms. I know there is a sugar free version but I can’t find a place that…
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Workout time, metabolism and sleep.
I have always tended toward running early in the morning. This is mostly because I am a morning perspm but also because I have always been told that you burn more energy the day if you excercise in the morning. But I am also aware that performance is.better after sleep? Anyway, while I got 4 hours sleep last night (this is…
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Does anyone here make protein powder desserts?
I have been readings a lot of these recipes lately http://proteinpow.com/ I would like to experiment more with cooking using protein powder (beyond shakes and protein pancakes). I buy protein powder regularly to make shakes after I go running, and choose the powder based on the macros, taste and what is on special.The…
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Vegetarian Food Processor Recipes? [Under 500 cals]
Hi everyone. I recently bought a food processor. http://www.philips.com.au/c-p/HR7762_90/viva-collection-food-processor I'd like to try something new using it to make dinner tonight. So far I have used it to make pesto, hummus and also smoothies. I'm looking for vegetarian food processor recipes. Dinner/main meals (or…
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Do you separate foods when portioning?
Do you separate foods when portioning? I’m not sure if this belongs in Recipes or Food and nutrition, but I’m curious as to whether or not others do this. After cooking soups, lasagna and quiches, I divide the whole dish into servings so that I can estimate the macros and log it. However, if it is something like, say, a…
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Silken Tofu Dinner Recipe?
I am looking for savoury dinner recipes using silken tofu. I have heard of people using it in lasangaa, quiche, casseroles and lentil burgers, but haven't found many recipes for this. Any suggestions would be much-loved. Things I do not have: -A food processor -Flour
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Help Chosing a Blender/Food Processor
So I wanted some advice for buying a food processor/ blender because I'm not sure exactly what I need, but I have come across things I would like to make that call for either of them. I want to be able to make falafel and pesto, and to easily make any kind of recipe for lentil burgers, making smoother soups ect. I would…
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Regular milk in Korma Curry?
So, today at Aldi I purchased Korma Curry paste. The instructions on the label call for 400ml of coconut milk. I'm looking for ways to increase the protein in this recipe without increasing the calories too much. I'm wondering if I could substitute this for regular milk, and whether I could get a thicker consistency by…
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Silken Tofu in Soup?
So I bought some silken tofu on Sunday whilst out shopping because I have used it in the past to make things like Alfredo and/or other creamy things. I'm trying to find a soup recipe using potato, lentil (I have all kinds of lentils) and silken tofu. I am trying to break the habit of always making curry flavor dishes so I…
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On-The-Go High Protein Breakfast
So on boxing day I will be going to a 6-day, camping music festival. There are a lot of outlets selling food, but it is also common for people to BYO food. Financially, it is not realistic for me to buy festival food the whole time so I will be taking food with me. I am not logging during the festival but I do feel like it…
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Yes, another question about alcohol
I don't drink often, but want to have some drinks with friends tonight at a Halloween party. So I have always been a fan of vodka soda/diet lemonade/ any sugar-free mixer, because it is my understanding that in terms of the straight spirit, vodka has the least calories per serve? However, other sources suggest that vodka,…
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Any Vegetarians Maintaining?
So, I have been using this site for a few months. Since being being within 6 pounds of my goal weight I have been varying my calorie intake between maintenance and slow weight loss, so I have continued to lose very gradually. Now that I am at my goal weight I have been considering ways to slowly adapt to maintaining…
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Wanted: Flour-less Quiche
It occurs to me that I have cooked Frittata but not quiche. I have a lot of eggs at home and 3 types of cheese (parmesan, cheddar and cottage). I was wondering if it is possible to make a quiche crust with any ingredients I have: Oats, bread, couscous, quinoa ( only have a little bit of quinoa). Any thoughts would be much…
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What To Do with Silken Tofu (and no Miso)
Does anyone have a nice dinner/main meal recipe using silken Tofu? I have only ever used it to make Miso soup but have no miso. I'm considering some recipes that use it to make a creamy pasta sauce... would I need a food processor?
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Will Oats+ Protein keep in the Fridge/Freezer
As a dessert and sometimes for breakfast, I often make some instant oats and add protein powder, and a little bit of sugar-free drinking chocolate/cocoa powder and splenda. I was wondering if it would be safe to make a larger batch and keep some of it in the fridge or freezer in tightly sealed containers. I am not…
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Wanted: Healthy Tofu Casserole/Stew/Lasanga/Crutless Quiche
Hey everyone, I'm looking for dinner ideas using firm Tofu. I normally just make a stir-fry or curry so I'm on the lookout for new ideas. I am finding that not having a food processor or blender is a major barrier to a lot of the recipes I find. This looks great but I'm skeptical about whether or not the tofu will actually…
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Anyone with a Food/Nutrition/Recipe Blog? [Vegetarian]
So there are a few blogs I follows to read others' recipes, meal ideas, and just general thoughts/experiences with nutrition. But I'm on the lookout or new vegetarian blogs that have some sort of focus on weight loss or maintenance. Or if you have any favourite blogs that you think would be helpful, please let me know.…
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Anyone with a Food/Nutrition/Recipe Blog? [Vegetarian]
So there are a few blogs I follows to read others' recipes, meal ideas, and just general thoughts/experiences with nutrition. But I'm on the lookout or new vegetarian blogs that have some sort of focus on weight loss or maintenance. Or if you have any favourite blogs that you think would be helpful, please let me know.…
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Recipe Wanted: Healthy Lentil Load
I've been browsing recipes for lentil loaf- I've never tried to make it before. I know that Michelle Bridges has a recipe for it somewhere, but when I googled it, one of the top search results was a forum titled : 'Grossest thing you've ever tried to cook'. Does anyone have a recipe that you feel has worked well?
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Recipe Request- Butternut Squash/Pumpkin and White Bean Soup
Hi, Just wondering if anyone has had any experiences making a soup with fresh pumpkin and canned beans. All of the really good recipes I see use canned pumpkin/puree so I don't have a concept of the right cooking ratio that would make a soup not too watery. Would it taste just as nice if I just followed a recipe for…
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Low carb, Budget- Friendly Desserts?
Hi, I'm looking for recipes for low-cal desserts or portable snacks. Cooked or uncooked is fine but I'm searching for things that use no/minimal fat or oil. I can't afford to buy a bunch of expensive ingredients. Some ingredients I have at present: - Coco powder - Eggs - Splenda -Xanathan Gum - Soy vanilla protein powder…
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Dinner recipe Using Lebanese bread [Vegetarian]
Has anyone tried making Lebanese soup before? Or pizza with Lebanese bread as a base? Wholemeal Lebanese bread was on sale when I went grocery shopping, so I bought a packet, some dry letnils and a bunch of different types of beans hoping to find some kind of vegetarian soup/stew/warm dish that goes well with the bread. It…
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Low-carb high fibre protein baking?
Hi, I've been noticing all these cool ways of using protein powder. I've made protein pancakes and they have been really nice. I also have a powdered fibre and I'm looking at ways to incorporate it into cooking. I am not a fan of dried fruits or nut butters and often mixed berries are not in season. I also wouldn't…
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Tofu- Does the net weight packaging include water?
So I am cooking tofu for dinner and measuring everything so I can log it. The meal I am cooking has four servings. The package indicates a net weight of 300g. So I thought each serve would have 75g tofu. When I weighed the tofu it was 460g. Does the net weight refer to the tofu before the added water (in which case I will…
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Tofu- Net weight vs product weight? PLEASE HELP!
So I am cooking tofu for dinner and measuring everything so I can log it. The meal I am cooking has four servings. The package indicates a net weight of 300g. So I thought each serve would have 75g tofu. When I weighed the tofu it was 460g. Does the net weight refer to the tofu before the added water (in which case I will…
