"Healthy" is almost never a simple yes or no answer. Fooducate is a pretty good site that breaks it into categories.

It does look like it has a lot of sugar, but also a lot of fiber. I'm not sure where you're seeing 2g of sugar, everything I pull up has 18g or more per serving, which is only a cup.

Yeah that is true. I read reviews on it here and soooo many people say that it changed their life for the better so I was thinking I would eliminate everything then reintroduce them one by one and see what I can and can't tolerate

Pollan says everything he's learned about food and health can be summed up in seven words: "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants."

Probably the first two words are most important. "Eat food" means to eat real food -- vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and, yes, fish and meat -- and to avoid what Pollan calls "edible food-like substances."

Here's how:

1. Don't eat anything your great grandmother wouldn't recognize as food. "When you pick up that box of portable yogurt tubes, or eat something with 15 ingredients you can't pronounce, ask yourself, "What are those things doing there?" Pollan says.

   1. Don’t eat anything with more than five ingredients, or ingredients you can't pronounce.

2. Stay out of the middle of the supermarket; shop on the perimeter of the store. Real food tends to be on the outer edge of the store near the loading docks, where it can be replaced with fresh foods when it goes bad.

3. Don't eat anything that won't eventually rot. "There are exceptions -- honey -- but as a rule, things like Twinkies that never go bad aren't food," Pollan says.

4. It is not just what you eat but how you eat. "Always leave the table a little hungry," Pollan says. "Many cultures have rules that you stop eating before you are full. In Japan, they say eat until you are four-fifths full. Islamic culture has a similar rule, and in German culture they say, 'Tie off the sack before it's full.'"

5. Families traditionally ate together, around a table and not a TV, at regular meal times. It's a good tradition. Enjoy meals with the people you love. "Remember when eating between meals felt wrong?" Pollan asks.

6. Don't buy food where you buy your gasoline. In the U.S., 20% of food is eaten in the car.

Source: https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20090323/7-rules-for-eating#1

Have you tried chocolate soy milk? I really like the Soy Slender one. It's only 70 calories per cup, with only 3g of fat, 1g of sugar, and with 7g of protein, so I'd say it's pretty healthy.

2 cups water

2 tablespoon miso paste (with benito flavour)

1 egg

Green onion or chives for topping.

-in small sauce pan, bring water to near simmer. Using a hand sive, you will then sive the 2 tablespoons of miso paste into the water (look up TabiEats, they have a video on making 4 miso soup recipes). Keep the soup at near simmer

-Once you have sived all the paste, crack your egg into another bowl and whisk it until preferred consistency. Slowly pour your egg into your miso soup while slowly stirring the soup. The soup will be hot enough to cook the egg.

-Cut green onion or chives for topping.

DONE!

Sive: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D8TGWVG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_R7SG2P444TMYJ4MVXHAC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I just bought it today at a local grocery store. You can check it here online https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Brilliance-Storage-Container-9-Piece/dp/B06XSFGZS3

Amazon price is more expensive though, I only paid mine $10.40 (original price $12.99 minus 20% discount)

Michael Pollan looked at this and distilled it down to 7 words.

Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.

Eat food: ie real food, not cheap ultra-processed rubbish. 'Food your grandmother would recognise'. Make it yourself from fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Not too much: Three normal sized meals a day. Snacks are just for sometimes. https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/food-essentials/how-much-do-we-need-each-day/what-serve

Mostly plants: the healthiest diets are plant based (eg Mediterranean Diet) and vegetables are what most of us are missing. make them the centre of each meal, with just small portions of protein, carbohydrates and fats. Get vegetables to make up half your plate.

The Mediterranean Diet Guidelines are probably the most useful for good basic eating: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801

Good luck changing to a healthy sensible diet for good health and long life!

Here is good basic info. Simple principles: https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/guidelines/australian-dietary-guidelines-1-5 Look through the website for more info.

If you want to develop long term healthy eating habits, let yourself make small changes and build up a sustainable way to eat healthily. Heading in the healthy direction is the perfect way to go.

Here is another good thing to read for the basic principles of eating well: https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20090323/7-rules-for-eating#1

2 cups water

2 tablespoon miso paste (with benito flavour)

1 egg

Green onion or chives for topping.

-in small sauce pan, bring water to near simmer. Using a hand sive, you will then sive the 2 tablespoons of miso paste into the water (look up TabiEats, they have a video on making 4 miso soup recipes). Keep the soup at near simmer

-Once you have sived all the paste, crack your egg into another bowl and whisk it until preferred consistency. Slowly pour your egg into your miso soup while slowly stirring the soup. The soup will be hot enough to cook the egg.

-Cut green onion or chives for topping.

DONE!

Sive: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D8TGWVG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_R7SG2P444TMYJ4MVXHAC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Yeah, the sushi rice heald together really well, I didn't allow it to fully dry out, so it had a little dampness to it.

As for the sushi rice I used, the brand Nishiki has a 7 graind rice mix

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HKTD2BD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_NFW3QCN35B2WQ2KH5KPS

It's quite expensive on Amazon but it was being sold at the nearby Asian market for $9. So, I wanted to try it out.

You can get drink bottles that have an infuser thingy in the middle where you put fruit in, and it flavours the water. I used to fill mine with lemon slices and mint, or raspberries and lime.

An example: https://www.amazon.com.au/Brimma-Proof-Fruit-Infuser-Bottle/dp/B010EAR6YI

I used half a BOU Mushroom Gravy Cube and this recipe for the mash. I added TJ’s “Everything but the Bagel” seasoning to the mash because I hate the taste of cauliflower.

If you use an app like cronometer or my fitness pal that makes it really easy, they have already a lot of stored info for common ingredients and quantities. Using measuring spoons and cups is the easiest, some people prefer a food scale.

For recipes a lot of recipes have nutrient info, or there’s apps like “recipeIQ” that you can use. For homemade recipes you would just total the calories/fat/protein for the whole recipe and then divide by number of servings.

Yes it is a pain in the ass. Also it’s really effective and will teach you a lot about how and how much to eat. It gets easier because on a calorie app they keep track of your favorite meals and ingredients. The apps also usually have restaurant meals from chains but if not look it up before going or ordering- basically not a good idea to eat out, restaurants have huge servings and really high calorie - like enough calories for the entire day

Seeds, olives and avocados will have similar macronutrient profiles but provide different micronutrients. I recommend cronometer.com if you're worried about missing out on a particular vitamin or mineral.

It is always hard when you start on a restrictive diet. You get a list of what you can't have and, with the way our brain works, every thing you come up with contains those things!

My tip is to write lists of things you can have. eg: cooked fruit, rice, chickpeas, squash, wholemeal bread, mushrooms... There is a list in this article https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/gout-diet/art-20048524 There is even a sample menu at the bottom.

Best thing: You can still have coffee! Woot!

As time goes on you will find it easier and easier, and since it will make a difference to your health, you will feel great.

Sending you best wishes.

Cascadian Farm (a General Mills organic brand) makes a better raisin bran but it's double the cost:

>INGREDIENTS whole grain wheat, wheat bran, raisins, sugar, oat fiber, sea salt, malted barley extract, vitamin e

Using the tool is pretty easy but it does take some time. However, your health and peace of mind are well worth it, right!
Here's a link to the cronometer help page. It has some videos that will walk you through using the product, setting up your profile etc. https://cronometer.com/help/

I've been using it for almost a year to track better than 95% of my intake. One special event days (holidays, birthdays, etc.) I skip it so I don't drive myself crazy. I find being able to track micro nutrients very helpful for meal and exercise planning. Hopefully, you'll find it useful as well.

SuperFat Nut Butter Keto Snacks - Macadamia & Almond Nut Butter Fat Bomb Paleo Snack For Energy, Metabolism & Brain Function, Vegan, Gluten Free, Low Net Carb Box of 10 x 1.5 oz (MCT Probiotic) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N2V6WC3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_EJM1GF2J9BH06JA833E4

I like the first one but here is another that’s tasty

FBOMB Macadamia Nut Butter Packets - Keto Fat Bombs - Low Carb, Paleo, Keto Snacks. No added Sugar. Gluten Free - Macadamia + Chocolate. 10 Single Serve Packets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D1FNB15/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4HVVNHJWJ8S61M5DGGS7

I got it off of Amazon too bad I can’t show photos through here but maybe I can send the link

SuperFat Nut Butter Keto Snacks - Macadamia & Almond Nut Butter Fat Bomb Paleo Snack For Energy, Metabolism & Brain Function, Vegan, Gluten Free, Low Net Carb Box of 10 x 1.5 oz (Mac Coconut) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N2W2MVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_KF0PE7NSWGAD9K6KA59T

I usually use this bag- Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener - 1:1 White Sugar Substitute, Zero Calorie, Keto Diet Friendly, Zero Net Carbs, Zero Glycemic, Baking, Extract, Sugar Replacement (Classic White - 3 lbs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LDNBAC4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_E60FX6DY04FFB87RF9GD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

and you literally just substitute it 1:1 with sugar in a recipe!! It's not too sweet like other replacements so I find this works quite well. I'm experimenting with the syrup still but it seems about the same ratio. I'm also trying to experiment and find healthier food swaps so I hope this helps a little!

Any silicone egg mold that fits your size instant pot should work: Instant Pot Egg Bites Pan with Lid Official Silicone Accessory, Compatible with 6-quart and 8-quart cookers, Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WSRN21B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_FA4K4K884NX9WTS21JVS

For me, losing weight meant taking my regular favorite meals and making healthier versions. Don’t try to flip your diet on it’s head on day 1. Veggies are an absolute must! Increase how much fruit/veg you put in every meal, and try to replace empty carbs and fatty meat with whole wheat, multigrain, beans, or lean meats.

I really like the American heart association cookbook, it’s $15 on amazon. It gives a brief overview on what to look for when altering your diet and how to pick healthier options, on top of having over 800 healthier recipes to look through.

I’d also recommend a kitchen scale, measuring out potion sizes makes an incredible difference. I never realized exactly how bad I was at portion control until I had to look at exactly how much a real portion was. I’d eat until I was so full I was sick. I’d never stop when my body was content. Now I’m more mindful of being comfortable or even a little hungry between meals instead of painfully bursting immediately after every meal.

When I first started changing my life, I made a lot of mistakes. I was miserable, never felt full because I was still trying to eat miniature portions of junk and starve myself between meals. Now I eat clean and healthy 80% of the time, have healthier versions of favorites 15% of the time, and occasionally let myself go out to a dinner and eat whatever I want. It’s really hard as you start, you’re going to feel like you’re failing a lot, you might yo-yo a lot too, fall off the wagon, but keep at it. Every healthy substitution you make will help you lose weight and be healthier.

I gotchu fam: Duralex 100009 Made In France Lys Stackable 9-Piece Bowl Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RL9DMG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_S.cHBbDXSJQ3H

The set I purchased is from WalMart and ran me $15 for 10 pieces. I couldn’t find the set I purchased on the WalMart website, but if you live close to one it might be worth stopping by and looking in their cooking utensil aisle to see if you can pick up a set at a better price than the amazon link I provided.

Hello :)

I made an Android app for tracking fruit and vegetable intake and I am hoping it might be useful to some people, rather than just me!

5 a day is recommended amount of fruit/vegetable portions a day in UK, and from what I gather, similar guidelines are given in many other countries as well.

I wanted a way to keep track very simply without having to use something like My Fitness Pal, as I didn't want to count calories/go through complicated interface all the time. The goal in the app is 5 portions, but the app will let you enter as many portions as you want, as 5 a day is just minimum! :)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seedlingapps.fiveaday

Grill some tomatoes Also, you can get bottles of trulle olive oil pretty cheap https://www.amazon.com/TruffleHunter-Truffle-Seasoning-Garnish-Dressing/dp/B007D7OUWM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=57604181433&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-oqdBhDfARIsAO0TrGH-ahYtHr4TiKogGhBcLUBcaMpT1m6T-s_K7EGBsUJPOU_1H7-rdcsaAhsyEALw_wcB&hvadid=2746989...

Little bit goes along way... Lasts a long time

Coffee, without a doubt.

Like it bitter and strong? Black.

Like it sweet, and so creamy? Get some normal cream, or flavored creamer. I am more of a black, strong coffee drinker myself, but peppermint creamer is really great!

And instead of buying those over-priced, and terrible for the environment (Just take a scroll, you'll get what I mean.) K-cups, you can get all-ready grounded coffee beans and put them into reusable K-cup filters.

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Also, as a side note, have you two tried sparkling water?

My strategy is meal prep M-F, two meals a day (if I don't do breakfast I do yogurt, if I don't do lunch I have a sandwich). Weekends I usually eat out but have a rule about actually reading the menu and deciding if I really really need cheese fries before I get them. I'm fastidious about portion sizes and when I'm making something I tend to go protein and fiber heavy so I feel fuller for longer.

Protein heavy meals are the secret hack for when seritonogics make you experience hunger differently.

Everything I make is at least inspired by a cook book because then if I can't decide I just flip one open and page through it until I find something that sounds good.

Chowders are very common for lunch and I just use https://www.amazon.com/50-Chowders-Jasper-White/dp/0684850346/ for that but substitutions for healthier fats (olive oil or sunflower oil instead of butter and skim milk instead of heavy cream). FYI canned seafood gets a bad rap but is incredibly good, I usually use it in most of my chowders.

When I do breakfast it's usually something with poached eggs. https://www.reddit.com/r/MealPrepSunday/comments/ywud7a/crab_semidict/ is this week. TBH it's fairly rare I do breakfast though.

Dinner I usually do a side from one of my Mediterranean cookbooks and a protein however I want. I strongly favor fish as a protein source here too. This week is escargot ($4 a can) and mussel ($4/lb) etouffee. Etouffee is not the healthiest dish but switched out the butter for sunflower oil and the white rice for farro.

Mostly I have found success in eating the things I like eating but making smart choices about ingredients.

I'm not a heavy snacker but keep cheese, sardines and protein bars about for when I do want something. I don't envy you having a kid in the house, those kids snacks are so good.

Also, not all instant coffee tastes bad! I really like these Vietnamese ones

Food Lookup is a free app that lets you scan the barcode of a product to get its nutritional information as well as allergens. You can also search for products from the comfort of your home to find those that suit your calorie/protein/vitamin goals etc.

I don't like having to store cookbooks or cooking magazines. I prefer getting them from the library or a friend, finding the recipes I can use, and returning them. Or finding recipes on the internet and then adjusting the as needed.

Not to sound like an ad, but I have this app on my tablet and computer called "Recipe Keeper." Every time I see a recipe I just add it to this app and now I don't have to keep cookbooks or printouts or bookmarks on my computer. No more extra space for cookbooks. no more trying to remember which cookbook the recipe is in, or sifting through printouts, etc. It's an easily searchable database. It's wonderful!

For under $10 (a one time fee, not a subscription, no ads) it was a game changer for me. The day they take it away or start throwing in ads or monthly subscription fees I'll cry.

I really like Three Ladies Brand Jasmine rice - both brown and white. I get it from my local Asian market, but both Amazon and Walmart has it.
It is the only brown rice I like and I have tried several brands.

https://www.amazon.com/Three-Ladies-Jasmine-Rice-Grain/dp/B001A2A5DY

1) Yes

2) YumAsia - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y7RHNTH/ specifically. I love it. I make jasmine rice at least once a week and it comes out nice and sticky

3) Few Months - I recently moved and needed something to cook rice in so ordered this rice maker.

4) When making rice I usually use 1 cup of rice and a little under 1 cup of water - like maybe a centimeter less. This makes the rice a little more sticky and dry which i is how i prefer it tho you may not in which case you would use more water.

if you have anall in one like a ninja foodithe pressure cooker function works good enough for rice imo, and that’s coming from an asian lmao. this is only to say bc you ask if you need more than one appliance. if you do wish to get the most authentic rice cooker tho, you can go for this one or just one by this brand in general here.

I looked up the protein pancakes theat were recommended as a top choice on that website and they got 4.5 stars which held true when cross references on fake spot. I’m intrigued and have ordered a bag. I’ll let you know how they are!

I'm seeing 1.6g protein per serving in jello versus 2g in "collagen jelly" products. Depends on the brand I'm sure, but amount is very low for both. Unless you're seeing different products than I am?

For comparison bone broth has 10g.

With all due respect to your medical professionals, there is plenty of research to suggest that protein powder is not at all healthy. For starters, they are loaded with heavy metals.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/04/protein-drinks/index.htm

O.K. This is bit of a weird one. When I was in Boy Scouts as a kid in the Great Lakes region the leaders needed a hot breakfast drink for winter campouts. Kids didn't drink coffee or tea as a rule back then and for some reason they wouldn't do hot chocolate (viewed as a dessert or treat?). The solution?

Hot Tang. They would make a big pot of Tang orange drink using hot water. We all dug it, but it was the 70s and we didn't know any better.

Yuzu tea! It doesn't contain caffeine and it's very delicious and comforting.

You can order it online: https://www.amazon.de/Allgroo-Yuzu-Tee-1er-Pack/dp/B082VNG8RT/ref=asc_df_B082VNG8RT/?tag=googshopde-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=427720051151&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9707257483486211357&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&a...

Food Lookup is a completely free app which shows the nutrients of any food or product. You can search through the database which contains millions of products. A barcode scanner is also available.

You can also create your own meals to find out exactly how much calories, proteins, vitamins etc they contain.

Happy to hear any feedback on the app, I think you will find it useful!

You should try this rice . It's technically brown rice, so it has more nutrients than white rice. It's been very briefly processed (I believe the hull has been removed, but the wheat germ hasnt), so it cooks up like white rice. You get the taste and nutrients of brown rice, but the texture and ease of cooking of white rice. It's pricey, but well worth it if you eat alot of rice like I do.

I make my own ice cream out of fruit. It honestly works so well. It’s called Yonanas and it works for all frozen fruit

Get a water filter? Filters that screw on to the faucet are convenient but rarely last too long unless you get a really good quality one. For a cheaper option I went with this and I love it. It filters really fast and I always have plenty of clean water, fits nice in the fridge or on the counter at room temperature.

Try egg protein powder. Makes it fluffier - I use this one but you can get plain unflavored with other brands- https://www.amazon.com/Designer-Protein-Totally-Classic-Vanilla/dp/B07BP6M5PT/ref=sr_1_6?crid=GLXWT1HY9ZL3&keywords=Egg+protein+powder&qid=1660616320&sprefix=egg+protein+powder%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-6

I use these and am happy with them. I keep strawberries and blueberries in them and they stay fresh a bit longer. I also keep baby carrots in a big one and they don’t dry out.

My husband works long days and drives all over 3 counties. I got him this lunchbox with a hot plate in it for him to take lunches in. ( HotLogic Mini Personal Portable... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EC7XJ28?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share ) He got a converter so he could plug it in in his work truck and he’s set. The Pyrex 6 cup rectangular shaped glass containers fit it perfectly as well, so I got him several of them so we can prep his meals for the week and he just has to pull it out of the fridge in the morning. He says it takes about an hour to warm food up in the truck so he’ll plug it in when he arrives at a job and then usually it’s about ready when he finishes it and he’ll go park in a nearby parking lot or gas station and eat it.

I know that wasn’t exactly meal ideas but this thing allows you to have hot food on the go so you aren’t limited to cold foods only

I really like these, but they have coconut sugar:

Shanti Bars - Chocolate Mulberry

If you’re looking for a high protein snack with no funky ingredients:

Kalahari Beef Crisps

You mentioned you're in Germany, have you had ranch dressing? It's such a tasty creamy-garlicky-herby dip for vegetables but the way they sell it in America is full of soybean oil. Instead of the regular ranch dressing, you can get packets of ranch seasoning powder to mix into sour cream. Is much better than the bottled stuff, I think. There are a lot of kinds of ranch powder available online. Bonus healthy points if you use unpasteurized sour cream that still has live probiotics.

Example ranch powder: https://www.amazon.com/Watkins-Organic-Gourmet-Packets-12-Pack/dp/B088LKHSL9/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=3N1AV7UMFFCET&keywords=ranch+seasoning+powder+organic&qid=1659364986&sprefix=ranch+seasoning+powder%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-6

I bought this a few years ago and going strong https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Stainless-Portable-Electric-Kettle/dp/B07PHRH6TL

Heating up plastic anything will leach toxins (kettle, microwaved plastic containers, water bottle in sun etc.)

Best is either glass or stainless steel as these are inert and don’t leach toxins. If you’re interested, Costco is currently selling a glass kettle (if you’re American based)

I bought this kettle a few years ago because I had the same concerns. I like it would purchase it again.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GZMJNTD/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

This is key - people seem to think you can just throw random ingredients together to make a great salad. It takes time and following proven combinations to get to the point of being able to wing it. I have this one - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011SUK21C/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 and think its excellent but would love to know the one you have that you think iss good.

I have a professional kitchen cutter (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sopito-Stainless-Professional-Potatoes-Commercial/dp/B07ML62LVB/)

that I put the potatoes in and it turns into chips. I leave them in a bowl of water for about an hour and then I dry and put in the freezer. I then spray with olive oil and put in the Air Fryer.

The results are just OK. Nothing compared to what I could have done had I just spent a bit more time to triple cook them properly.

You need to get a kitchen scale and a recipe calculator either online like that one or an app (I use Lose It) and then you can calculate the nutrition of your meal. What your telling me sounds balanced as you have plenty of protein and veggies as well as some carbohydrates and dairy, but since I don't know the brands you're using or your portion sizes I can't accurately tell you the nutrition of your meal.

You have to measure everything to get an accurate calorie count of your meal though, you'd be surprise how many calories are in a tablespoon of oil or butter. Either way everything in moderation, if you enjoy what you're doing your more likely to keep it up and sustain the healthy habits you're developing.

Proteins such as salmon, sardines, mackerel, steak, bone-in pork chops. And when it comes to chicken, get thighs! The dark meat is the best. Doesn’t dry out near as easily.

If you like walnuts and or pecans, look up some seasoning recipes. Pecans are very versatile when it comes to being baked. They’re great with savory seasonings or candied.

The vast majority of my recipes are paleo/ keto combo. But not strict keto. Tried it and hated it.

This cookbook, Made Whole, is still one of my favorites. I’ve gifted it a few times. The recipes are fantastic, but there is also a load of information in the book.

Better Oats Steel Cut Instant Oatmeal with Flax, https://www.amazon.com/Better-Oats-Steel-Instant-Oatmeal/dp/B00EFACZOU/ref=sr_1_46_f3_0g_fs?crid=2IETI4LE3P752&keywords=steel+oats+oatmeal&qid=1654233764&refinements=p_36%3A698503011&rnid=386454011&s=grocery&sprefix=steele+...

Make your own! I’ve been making my own yogurt for a few years now. It beats all storebought yogurt hands down.

This is my favorite culture, I use it with whole milk. It sets firm like Greek yogurt, and it’s very mild not acidic: Yogurt Culture - Mild Flavor (5 Packets) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KCZLZ1G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WV5AXD6N5HNZT8PPXBZS

I have two yogurt machines with 7 jars each, that makes for one snack a day per person. Then you can add your own fruit, honey, nuts, granola etc. There is a small upfront investment with the machine, but after that it’s pretty cost-effective (one packet of culture can be used with a whole gallon of milk). I’ve tried making yogurt in the oven without the machine, but the machine is much cheaper to run than heating an oven for hours, and the yogurt sets consistently.

I have not tried powered eggs before. I'm gluten free and soy free and I can't have dairy. I've ended up getting this protein powder that has no whey in it, my body doesn't like whey.

This may be an option for you in the future if you decide to get protein powder. I like how it's unflavored and it mixes well with juice and every type of milk.

Smart 138

I do the same, and if i want a bit of sweetness, i use a few drops of liquid stevia, the trader joes one is really concentrated so a few drops goes a long way and the bottle will last a long time

https://smile.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Organic-Liquid-Stevia/dp/B00C1LM7Q6

Bento Lunch Box Stackable Stainless Steel Thermal (3-Tier) Lunch Containers with Insulated Lunch Bag Leakproof Food Storage For Kids, Adults,Man and Women (Green) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082MN519G/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_NX1YEDWVNBXTPERVKWT5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I use this one all the time since I work on the road. Its got three separate compartments. I put whatever cold things I want on the bottom (applesauce,yogurt, salad, etc) then use the top two for anything hot. Pour boiling water into each one first then dump it then add your hot food. Keeps warm for hours since i don't have access to the microwave. I love it.

They sell veg bags on Amazon . Replace the plastic bags you put or get them in at the store with the cloth bags . They are machine washable .Lets the vegies breath in the crisper drawer. Now certain vegies like it wetter than others so look on line to see which go in which drawer ( one drawer is wetter than the other or adjustable). Best way to keep vegies or fruits longer.

https://www.amazon.com/Biodegradable-Eco-Friendly-Lightweight-Vegetable-Grocery-Supermarket/dp/B07X57TLJ8/ref=sr\_1\_6?keywords=reusable+produce+bags&qid=1652313910&sr=8-6

If you don’t mind price, and the recipes really aren’t that pricy depending on what you choose, do yourself a favor and get Giada’s Eat Better Feel Better book. Her avocado and coffee/cacao smoothie is my obsession, and the book is what motivated me to start eating way healthier and exercising. Link here

One of these helps with lunches. Can easily switch up the sauces & proteins you use on zucchini noodles.

I drink about 3-5L a day. Not because i want to, just because my body needs it. I eat very healthy and i dont eat very salty.

I friend of mine was drinking maybe 0.5-1l a day. I told him multiple times to drink more bur he always forgot to drink, so his gf bought him a bottle with markings and times, like this one here

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0978MY6XP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_i_QHZS8FR1W7B0304NC3MP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Now he drinks at least 1.5l a day. So maybe this is sth for you aswell

My go to is the curry blend by Penzey’s, they are pricy but so worth it. I’ve made my own before but don’t remember all the quantities. Google some recipes to make your own mix and then you can play with it and adjust but I highly recommend Penzey’s if you feel like treating yourself to some awesome blends. This hot Hungarian paprika is a staples in my kitchen as well Pride of Szeged Hot Paprika Powder, Spicy Hungarian Style Seasoning, Bright Red, 4 oz. Tin, 1-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LRG0W4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_T9KCYFAW8X3TAHND89Z1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1…it’s amazing on everything!

You can eat like that, it's fine. Just at some point, you'll fall off the table and never be able to get back up. Change one thing at a time, start with amino acids for endurance and bulding mucles. Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/PureClean-Performance-FUNDAMINOS-Athlete-Endorsed-Physician-Formulated/dp/B01EMFB0Y8/ref=sr_1_5?crid=131H7FYQWHSJL&keywords=fundaminos&qid=1649083403&sprefix=fundaminos%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-5

Only go HQ though, crap in crap out.

https://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Easy-Breakfast-Microwaveable/dp/B07M8NY85P/ref=sr_1_10?crid=19CDC2QJ01ZXH&keywords=microwave+egg+cooker&qid=1648245428&sprefix=microwave+eg%2Caps%2C1317&sr=8-10

I have the one on the left and made an omelette for breakfast this morning. Two eggs per side as one is not enough. I've had my share of trial and error with that thing. A light coat of cooking spray is necessary.
If you make a mix with more ingredients you could get away with one egg/side.
My microwave does best in this for 1:40 to 2 min. Once its done, flip closed and let it sit for a few minutes.
Add some toast and jelly to it plus whatever you drink and IMO it's a good breakfast.
That is a 2 in one so I would get that as the first one I paid around $13

A good thing I accidentally discovered about natural PB is that it needs to be stirred, and that actually helps me with portion sizes as I only use what's on the stirrer (or a non-serrated knife if stirrer is not available).

In addition to the brands suggested by another poster I'd add CB's Nuts which you can get on Amazon, salted or unsalted.

There's no reason to settle for peanut butter with added sugar oils.

I love Think bars. Low/no sugar, good taste, solid protein (~20G per bar). Can be a little expensive/hard to find at times unfortunately, but they’re a good option to keep an eye out for when they’re available. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VXQGKRM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_E9K46W0ENAR25RFHDE5B

I got a foldable electric kettle. So cute and it heats up water fast!

https://www.amazon.com/Foldable-Electric-Collapsible-Silicone-Voltage%EF%BC%88600ml/dp/B07YRT7WJ9/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=electric+kettle+portable&qid=1645751933&sr=8-7

Amazon has a ton, I would start there! I have purchased this one before: Red Miso Paste | USDA Organics, No MSG, No Preservatives, Vegan, Kosher | 35.2 oz - Tetsujin https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T77TFQ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_7NP8FGZT2DA1ZG0X88ZN

Very nice umami flavor.

Glad to find someone else who appreciates miso! It’s so good for you!

If it's bad, why is Europe still producing and selling it locally and globally
https://www.amazon.com/MIVOLIS-Sweetener-Tablets-2400-pcs/dp/B081S5R1ZK/
Many harmful things are banned in Europe but still used in the USA
I think the sugar and insulin lobbyists in the US weren't happy to see people using artificial sweeteners
Especially cyclamate, mixing it with saccharin makes the closest thing to taste like table sugar

I would suggest logging this on https://cronometer.com/ and seeing a) if you're getting enough calories and b) if you're meeting all of your micronutrient needs. In general though I would probably recommend adding more variety to your diet.

A good place to start is cronometer.com. It takes in your stats (age, height, gender, activity level, weight goals, etc.) and spits out how many calories you need as well as specified micronutrient targets. You can also use it to log your food and see if you're meeting your nutrition goals. It's super easy and free (although the more extensive version costs less than $7 USD a month.)

Plug your food into https://cronometer.com/, and see if you're getting hitting all of your macro and micronutrient targets. Also, see if you're eating an appropriate number of calories based on your height, weight, and activity level.

And in general, if a food gives you a stomach ache, I would avoid eating it.

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Primal Kitchen Ketchup!! It's so delicious! Still sweet, spiced, savory.

Primal Kitchen Organic Unsweetened Ketchup, Whole30 Approved, Paleo Certified, and Keto Certified, 11.3 Ounces, Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JMK2DS2/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_SJZ01C4QN1XRYSFN0VM7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I get mine from Amazon, but you can probably find it at a grocery store or something too

SweetLeaf Organic Monk Fruit Liquid, 1.7 Ounce - Bundle of 3 - English Toffee, French Vanilla, and Caramel Macchiato https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091D25D4D/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_CFYJ49S26MYGFMQW2BXJ

i really like this one

Simple Modern Water Bottle with Straw Lid Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Metal Thermos | Reusable Leak Proof BPA-Free Flask for Gym, Travel, Sports | Summit Collection | 32oz, Alpenglow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DF1ZT77/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_8WT78NMNFBC1HKHT3J6Z?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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here's a link if anyone wants

I really like this one, primarily because I don’t like chocolate. It’s 35g of protein (more if you mix with milk) and has a lot of fiber and is relatively low carb. Good luck!

Labrada Nutrition Lean Body Hi-Protein Meal Replacement Shake, Strawberry, 2.47-Pound Tub Pink https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00384GGLC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_QWZG1AH8650GY54M8VFP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Mix 8oz. Water with Powdered lime and a tablespoon of chia seeds, mix well and chill. I find it helps me feel hydrated and fuller, during long bouts

I just got these, so I've only got to bake with them twice so far, but I'm really pleased.

I had a hard time tracking down something with stainless steel grates, but these had them. I got the 18X13 set, but they offer them in other sizes. Happy baking!

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Also! There’s a cookbook called Vegetables that has some great recipes in it. I’ve gotten some great stuff from it.

Vegetables: The Ultimate Cookbook Featuring 300+ Delicious Plant-Based Recipes (Natural Foods Cookbook, Vegetable Dishes, Cooking and Gardening Books, Healthy Food, Gifts for Foodies) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1604339640/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ESSQV76NYAXW6CE1WKJS

these are my favorite no sodium noodles and only takes 4 minutes to cook

https://www.amazon.com/Hakubaku-Authentic-Japanese-Buckwheat-Noodles/dp/B000VK109Y/ref=pd_bxgy_1/139-0160341-2618849?pd_rd_w=tYFLr&pf_rd_p=c64372fa-c41c-422e-990d-9e034f73989b&pf_rd_r=D2Z5QY19E1S7R5HM2WS4&pd_rd_r=3b5d6394-9e0b-41e8-b463-93cfd8ebc90f&pd_rd_wg=RHnar&pd_rd_i=B000VK109Y&psc=1

I think saffron is great to add to your tea. Honestly it can boost your mood. There is a really good one on amazon since its from Afghanistan and they are #1 in saffron: https://www.amazon.com/Saffron-Threads-Super-Organic-Cooking/dp/B099FCMWTW/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=saffron%2Bbinz&qid=1639016932&sr=8-2&th=1

Hi, my name is Emma and I am passionate about health and fitness. I love cooking and creating healthy recipes that I believe everyone will enjoy. If you're looking for ideas please feel welcome to check out my page: https://www.instagram.com/healthandfitnessbyemma/

Gonna copy my comment from the thread I answered earlier with this same question:

>Dude get on the canned fish train!

>Get your omegas, grab a good brand (avoid Geisha and Beach Wave) and dump it on a pile of rice with furikake sprinkled on. It's actually good on toast or crackers too believe it or not. You can also just microwave veggies as a base instead, as I did that to replace rice for a while (or if you don't have a rice cooker).

>Easiest meal of my life and super low effort. Also, canned fish gets a bad wrap but it tastes really good!! I usually get Wild Caught sardines in olive oil. They don't have much of a flavor at all but the furikake makes it S tier!

If you don't have a rice cooker, there's a simple/small cheap one at Walmart for like $14 (what I have), or cook it on a pot on the stove, or, if neither work, there exists microwave rice cookers and they can cook more than just rice!

Best of luck

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Not a recipe, but just wanted to recommend this food thermos. I am also a college commuter, and this thing is amazing!

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That one is interesting, but it may be a little overwhelming for someone just trying to get into healthy eating. For a real basic podcast I would recommend listening to the DMXS podcasts with Coach Robb. He is extremely knowledgable and breaks things down in a way that is easy to understand.

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My side project and labor of love is spoonacular - it's a semantic recipe search engine and meal planner. You can search for recipes like healthy brownies and save your favorites to customizable recipe boxes (e.g. "Healthy Desserts").

You can also use our browser extensions to save recipes from your favorite healthy eating sites/blogs (and get the nutritional information for any recipe).

With our meal planner, you can plan your meals for the week and get the macro and micronutrients automatically calculated for each day.

We're proud of what we've accomplished without quitting our day jobs, but it's so hard to spread the word with no marketing budget or expertise :P

Apps are on their way and feedback is very welcome :)

So lately I've been using yummly to help me find recipes. If you create an account you can filter recipes by preferences, like exclude recipes with certain ingredients you don't like. We use it because my son has allergies. You can also find nutritional information for most recipes to help with keeping track or sugars, carbs, calories, etc. They index recipes from blogs, so you don't have to search individually. You can search by types of dish, cuisine, etc. and if you find a recipe you like you save it for later.

At least it's a place to start!

Get yourself one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Microwave-Collection-Steamer-Large/dp/B005D6XZ4O

Or one similar. You can steam fish, turkey, veggies, anything really in your microwave.

You can also cooked scrambled eggs in it. Start at 40 seconds. Stir. 20 seconds. Stir. 10 seconds. Stir. Then do 5 second increments until they're how you want them.

Goya Recaito Culantro Base is super good when making Tex-mex stuff. Just make your rice like normal, fluff it, add a few spoonfuls of this, and it’s magic.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0004MXOG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_6DCFY53G9FW2SM8HF6YZ

UDPATE: I just found out there's only 332 mg sodium in 2 bowls of it 😳 I thought it would be WAY more because it's been said that miso paste has a lot of sodium in it. But I guess the brand I get doesn't have that much in it, which is amazing. I'm about to start eating this every single day for breakfast.

Here's the brand of Miso paste I use in case anyone is wondering It's not too high in sodium considering the average amount is 1 tbsp per 4 servings and it tastes amazing!

https://www.amazon.com/Hikari-Organic-Miso-Paste-White/dp/B00IBNZAEE/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=miso+paste&qid=1635506321&sr=8-2

There’s a book which touches on the link between pesticides and antibiotics in the food supply chain which in essences champions organic food over any diet. Maybe worth a read. https://www.amazon.com/Salvestrols-Natures-Defence-Against-Linking/dp/1477554114

Take a peek at Dymatize. I've been using their powders for 2 and a half years, and enjoy the flavors as well as the low carb benefits. The ISO100 series is fantastic, although you may end up paying more than you'd expect for some flavors. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LTHKZCU/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_69FRETM95M1XCCTPTVEZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1