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Misleading nutrition label
Hubby bought half a roasted chicken from the supermarket for his dinner. Ate half of it and when he was getting the remaining half out of the bag to make his lunch he said 'Oooh dear, this has only got 28% sodium. - Well that sounds misleading. What size serve? - 100grams. - How many serves in the package? - Just the one.…
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Kept it simple for my Dad.
Had my dad stay with us for 10 days. When he arrived he was complaining of not being to walk properly and had muscle fatigue that wouldn't go away... He eats a big meal a day which is usually 3/4 meat, 1/4 potatoes, sometimes just meat. He uses a pie dish to eat his dinner in! And then he started complaining that I was…
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improved symptoms
I really don't care much for doctors... Anyway I've had nodes on my thyroid for a few years now. They are benign. They went half way up my neck and virtually all the way across. My doctor told me not to make any dietary changes and to wait for my thyroid to crash so I can go on medication. I have no family history of…
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Just saying hi and a little bit more.
Hubby has nodes on his adrenal glands and chf and other stuff. I have suggested that it might be best to take a wholefood plant based approach. If I don't cook for him, he wont. Literally wont. Although my main reproach of - I aint your mother, go cook your own damn meals has just enabled him to continue making what I…
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Does anyone do a set menu plan?
I've never been really rigid about my meals, preferring to eat what I 'feel' like. Of course there are days when I don't know what I feel like so I don't eat at all or I binge on crappy empty food. Set a fairly loose meal plan last week, didn't like it at all. Done an overhaul. I think I'm gonna like it. Minimal prep,…
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low calorie marinades
Got a sweet deal at work $5 for 15kg raw frozen chicken mini drums. I'm thinking about thawing it all out, marinade n cook them, then freeze in meal portions. I will probably throw some on the barbecue, some in the crockpot n the rest in the oven. Apart from lemon or sweet chilli marinade, I got nothing. I prefer not to…
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colour run 2015
So whose doin it and whose done it??? where and when? Me, Brisbane Friday 4th December 7.30pm (was a Saturday, but apparently Taylor swift is in town -booo, but yay cos I'm taking Friday off)
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chocolate mousse
Serves 2 1 ripe avocado 1 ripe banana 2t maple syrup 2t cacao 1/2t vanilla extract Pinch of salt Blend together. Enjoy. I don't know nutritional values.
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How did you overcome the 'empty feeling' when you quit smoking?
Sorry if I've put this in the wrong place. I quit cold turkey for a year and a half (first attempt). I gained just over 30kgs (roughly 66lbs). I had a constant emptiness the entire time. I tried to eat more veges, more protein, more raw foods but I could not be sated. I was eating 6 (what I consider) big meals and 2…
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dehydrator's
Ok, so I have got my eye on an Excalibur 9 tray..... However I don't know if I would even use it. I'm pretty bad at obsessing over things, purchasing them, and then yup, don't want it once I have it. And an Excalibur is a pretty big purchase. Of course hubby says its a great idea, which makes me slightly doubtful lol. So,…
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Raw food recipes
Yes I could have put this thread in the main forum, but I thought it best put here. No, I do have nutritional info. Chocolate and macadamia nut soup (recipe from 'lets eat raw by Scott Mathias) 3/4-1c (3-4oz/85-115g) macadamia nuts, crushed 2t raw cacao powder 1-2c (8-16fl oz/250-500ml) almond or cashew milk 2t agave to…
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Are those 24/7 gyms any good?
I'm debating about joining a gym as I've decided I want to do obstacle courses next year - tough mudder, spartan etc. I accept that at present walking and swimming are not suitable preparations lol. I want to do classes e.g pilates/yoga, boxing, cycling etc, pt sessions, and be able to shower there. I do think I need…
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bridge to Brisbane 2015
I'm doing the 10km walk this year. Anyone else doing it?
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do you eat for your body type?
This subject has probably come up before, in which case I do apologise. I am an apple/hourglass body type and I'm not having much luck finding info on foods for my body type. Any suggestions for meal plans?
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bridge to brisbane
So whose going? and are walking or running? This will be my first time so I am doing the 5k walk. Just the thought of that bridge is enough to make me shudder... shudder
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What's your favourite protein ball recipe?
Given that there are so many recipes on the internet for these, what's your fave? Mine is this because it's fairly easy to work with and make variations. I also don't like the powdery aftertaste, and for me, this isn't too bad. c= cups T=Tablespoon t=teaspoon 1c nuts - i.e almonds, macadamias etc 1c dates - I usually use a…
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protein powder ball recipes
Given that there are so many recipes on the internet for these, what's your fave. Mine is this because it's fairly easy to work with and make variations. I also don't like the powdery aftertaste, and for me, this isn't too bad. c= cups T=Tablespoon t=teaspoon 1c nuts - i.e almonds, macadamias etc 1c dates - I usually use a…
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fitness trackers
Why do you love yours? I am debating about getting me one. I wun a little (walk+run=wun) 4 days a week and swim 2 days. My phone is windows8. I am trialling fitbit app atm but I am old school so I want to read a watch, then upload it when I get home if I have to. I rarely use my phone except for keeping in contact with…
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friends
Hello, fairly new to mfp and think it's about time I got some friends. What I think I need help with, besides encouragement, is meal ideas. I snack alot, due to being out on the road fairly early and come home fairly late.... I also house share so freezing food isn't really an option either. Anyway please add me
