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Agave syrup
Is there something I'm not understanding about agarve syrup. I bought some because it features in so many "healthy" recipes as a replacement for sugar or other syrups. But logging it, it seems to have just as many calories and sugar content as other syrups. I know it is "natural" but surely we're long past believing that…
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Egg white omlettes
Has anyone got any ideas for jazzing up egg-white omelettes? I'm always reaching for the cheese to give them flavour, but realise that I'm adding sat-fat that way (I have cut down to just a sprinkle). Ham/bacon/sausage are all out as I don't eat processed meat. I do use spinach and mushrooms and tomato, but what I'm really…
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Bruising
Has anyone else noticed they bruise easier when they lose weight? I have recently lost 10lb taking me down to 10lb6 (am 5'7" and quite "big boned") and I've noticed my hips and thighs are covered in little bruises. Is it just because I have a bit less "padding", or could I be deficient in a particular nutrient? I am eating…
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My amazing new breakfast pancake recipe!
I have discovered this way of making pancakes that satisfies my longing for carbs/wheat in a morning without having much in them. Makes two big pancakes (yes, I eat them both): I egg I egg white 1/2 a banana tablespoon of ground almonds tiny pinch of salt few drops of vanilla essence and/or sprinkle of cinnamon Whizz it…
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Targeting internal body fat
Hi, I'm a bit confused and I need some help. So I have already lost 10lb, putting me at a very healthy BMI of 23.1 (5'7" and 10st8lb) and size 10. Outwardly I look quite lean, my arms, back and hips are slim and a little muscular, I have muscular legs and also have a boyish frame with not much boobs or bum! I do have a…
