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Banana Oat Bars
I can't take credit for this recipe - I got it from a recipe card from Whole Foods! But, they are DELICIOUS! 2 mashed overripe bananas 2 cups oats 1/2 cup pitted, chopped dates (or raisins) - i added both 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (i omitted) Mix all ingredients…
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as if eating could get any harder.....
So I had nutrition testing done today - I already knew I was gluten intolerant, but soy and corn too? What in the world am I supposed to eat without feeling horrible? I am already having such a hard time getting calories in - I do not want to drop any more weight! This added stress is not giong over well with me!
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Microwaveable Protein Cupcakes
I found these on a blog and I fell in love tonight!!! 1/2 scoop cocoa protein powder (appx. 1.5 tbsp) 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. sugar or whatever sweetener you like 1 egg white 1 tbsp applesauce or pumpkin Mix the first 4 ingredients in a coffee mug - mix in the egg white and pumpkin. Stir until the…
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Gluten Intolerance
I went to my doctor yesterday and he suspects I have a gluten intolerance. He suggested I eliminate gluten from my diet for the next week and then see how I feel. I started today, gluten-free, and my stomach feels AMAZING! I know there are tons of options for me out there, but I'm not sure exactly what they are. Just a…
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Nature's Secret - Super Cleanse
I started a topic sometime last week about anyone doing a colon cleanse before because of my severe constipation and horrible gas (I believe I was referred to the "I smell like a sewer" post - haha). Anyways, we have a grocery store called Naturally Yours in my town, and I picked up a dietary supplement called Super…
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Give me your opinion!
Embarrassing as it is, I feel most comfortable talking to my fellow mfp'ers about this topic... I have had HORRIBLE gas (we're talking sewer smelly over here) and abdominal bloating with almost everything i eat (we're talking minimally processed, natural, or organic products) and although I usually have on average 1 b.m. a…
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Pasta Primavera
My dad loooves to make this and I'm home on spring break right now - yummy dinner and so easy! - whole wheat spaghetti (we use about 1 1/2 box for a family of 4 - we always have left overs!) - 2 or 3 cans Del Monte diced/stewed tomatoes (italian style) - 2 cans reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth if you're…
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College Kids
Hey everyone - I wanted to start this thread for college kids in particular because I KNOW how difficult it is to maintain a healthy exercise and diet plan while in those dorms. (I am proof it can be done - I ate healthfully while in the dorms and am now finishing up my senior year). So, let's all chime in about our days…
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CALLING ALL TEACHERS!!!
I am student teaching right now, and I have already found the work never ends! I have gone from working out 6 days a week to sometimes making it to the gym 3 days a week. What have you fellow teachers done to help you out on days where the work has piled up and you absolutely CANNOT make it to the gym? I know I'm moving…
