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Taking the heat out of Italian sausage
So I'm making a spaghetti sauce with hot Italian sausage tonight. I didn't notice it was hot until after I bought it. My kids aren't big fans of spicy foods. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to make my spaghetti sauce a little milder.
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Alright people, put the kitties away...
All the crybabies have had enough, I guess...
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Ketogenic diets
I'm considering giving this a go for a little while to correct my PCOS. Help me to make my decision. I'm open to your opinions. I want to hear them all... those in favor and those in opposition. I am obviously expecting a debate. Please be respectful of each other.
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Odd symptoms or side effects (Total TMI post!)
So, I really hate to even talk about this, but I have noticed a rather pungent smell to my urine. So I started researching it, trying to decide if I need to see a doctor, and I was researching to see if it was a possible symptom of PCOS or a side effect of the Metformin and Aldactone. I didn't really find what I was…
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Two cans of refried beans
Two cans of refried beans have come into my posession recently. Neither I nor my kids are big fans of beans of any type, but I find them enjoyable under certain circumstances. Anybody have any good recipes?
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Zaxby's hot honey mustard recreated (not calorie friendly)
So I made some wings last night and was playing with sauce. What I came up with tasted just like Zaxby's hot honey mustard sauce. My favorite! Anyway, thought I would share this. No, this recipe is not "healthy" or low calorie. It just tastes good. If you wanted, you could drizzle a little on some low cal dishes in…
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This is a competition...
The post that makes me laugh the hardest wins. Aaaannd go...
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Were you satisfied with True Blood's ending?*spoilers*
It was apparent that the writers wanted to give the show closure. But I felt that the ending of the show was kind of lacking, and was a little disappointed. What are your thoughts? Good way to end the show? What would you have done differently?
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I hate gifs!
... (This post is an attempt at reverse psychology because I know you all will blow this thread up! :wink: )
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Esophagal spasms
Does anyone have this problem? Basically, what happens is that the esophagus clinches around food if it is too big. The sensation causes a tightening in the chest and mucus fills the esophagus to help ease the food down. But the clinched muscles cause the mucus to back up. The sensation is a cross between choking and…
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Macro ratios
I came here because I'm not really getting the answers that I need. I have PCOS and endometriosis. I have been losing weight for three years with typical diet/lifestyle changes that everyone already recommends to PCOS sufferers. I have hit a wall in weight loss. The doc has put me on Metform (500 mg twice daily) and…
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How many hot dogs can I fit into my...
Diary? Because you know I'm doing IIFYM and my calorie goal is only 1800 a day.
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Is there any question...
That salsa is the king of dips? How do you like to use salsa? I've used it to top salad and in chicken dishes. Would love to get some new ideas.
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So I'm making progress...
I shared this status update on my wall earlier today. Looking back, there were so many things that I overlooked for years and years. I was having symptoms, but treated them like isolated incidents. I didn't even know what PCOS was before coming to MFP. This place has really changed my life!
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I missed my 15,000th post.
I didn't have any pomp OR circumstance for this monumentous milestone. Should I ask the mods to delete some of my old posts so I can have a do-over?
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Quick, easy, nutritious, & kid-friendly
I am looking to expand my menu plan for myself and my kids. I'm hoping to find some new recipes that I will like and my kids will like while also, easy and fast to make. Thanks.
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Control Issues and Establishing Boundaries
I struggle with this concept. Big time! I don't know if I just never had a proper example of how to do this in relationships or if it is just my nature. Anyway... obviously I have had some bad relationships. I thought I was in a good place and ready for a relationship. Things have been great, but recently, the red flags…
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Insulin Resistance and Intermittent Fasting
I've considered intermittent fasting in the past. Recently, I've been thinking a lot about breakfast. Since I can't really find a high protein option that appeals to me, it seems like it might be a good time to try IF. Unfortunately, I have insulin resistance (clinically diagnosed). I am taking Metformin to correct it, but…
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The thing I'm looking forward to most this weekend
The premier of the final season of True Blood... You?
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I need career advice...
So... 3 years ago, I was working in a different department. I had to get out. The manager is a kiss-*kitten*, and the division director is a back-stabbing snake. I applied to several positions, but the division director (desperate not to lose me as she recognized my talents and skills) had me trained under another one of…
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*PSA* You will get all kinds...
... when you post on a public internet forum. Some people will be tactful, some won't. Some people will sugar-coat their responses, some won't. Some people will take you seriously, some won't. Some will make a joke at your expense, some won't. What many people consider rude is just an attempt to be playful. You have the…
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I need your help to combat these zombie threads.
I need Walking Dead gifs, STAT!!
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My derp moment of the week
So yesterday, I was out with my younger daughter. My older daughter was supposed to be at home. When we get there the youngest runs in the house and comes back to announce that her sister was not there. I was somewhat concerned, but not in a complete panic. I mean, she is a teen, not a little kid. So I sent the youngest to…
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Curbing sugar cravings
Okay... I know sugar is not really an "evil food". But some of us with insulin issues do have to manage it. So, I find that I crave sugar at certain times of the day. Fruit is great, but I don't think eating fruit every time I have a craving is going to help me regulate my sugar because I would be eating an awful lot of…
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Unflavored protein powder
Have you ever used this in cooking and how? I was curious if it can be used as a thickening agent at all for soups.
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I think I'm late to the party
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Men... out of curiosity... why...
Why would you play with a woman's emotions? What do you gain from it? Do you find that you do it unintentionally? Do you correct your behavior once you realized that you have inadvertently lead a woman on? I suppose the same can be true of women who lead on men, but I'm curious about the male perspective of this. Women,…
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In to show on my newsfeed...
You know how it is when you see a crazy forum post title and you have nothing to really add, but just want it to show up on your newsfeed... What are some of the best, funniest, craziest forum post titles you've seen that you just had to bump so it would appear on your newsfeed?
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Large Family Favorites
My boyfriend and I have two kids a piece. I like to invite them over for dinner, but I'm always stressed about it because I'm not used to feeding so many. Do you have 6+ at home to feed? What are your best recipes for large families?
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Using IF to increase insulin sensitivity
So I have an insulin resistance issue. I'm kind of new to this. I've never had to worry about insulin before. I was attempting to manage my insulin by pairing high insulinogenic foods (carbs) with low insulinogenic foods (protein) to reduce the overall spikes in insulin. However, I am not very good at it. I have been doing…
