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8/6/12 11:36 P

I usually try to get almond milk with a low calorie count. The one I used today was 60 calories per 8oz. By the time I added spinach, frozen mixed fruit, and flaxseed meal, it all came to 197 calories, 24 carbs, 8 fat, 6 protein, and 8 fiber. If I had added a banana, that would have increased the numbers, but I was out of bananas. It tasted good and wasn't too high in calories, and gave me my spinach, fruit, and milk.

Every smoothie seems to be a little different, depending on what ingredients I throw in. Sometimes I add yogurt. Sometimes frozen apple juice concentrate. Someone on the food tracker list had a spinach smoothie that totaled 888 calories. I don't know what they put in it.

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8/6/12 10:17 P

How do you count the almond milk in your smoothie? Thanks.

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7/26/12 3:15 P

I count hummus as beans. I found that I really like cooked lentils. They have kind of that mashed texture. Maybe something to try.

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7/23/12 1:49 A

I don't drink a smoothie daily either, maybe 3 a week. I don't like romaine in them, but spinach I love. My base is usually a cup of almond milk with two large handfuls of spinach. Then I add various fruits plus a banana, and cinnamon, vanilla, and add several ice cubes. Sometimes I add flax seed. Peaches have been a frequent ingredient since the orchard has done well this year. But I also like blueberries or mixed fruit. When the pears are ripe, I'll find out whether I like pear smoothies.

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7/22/12 4:31 P

Not all beans are the same experience. I recommend experimenting around with different types of beans. You could add a few chickpeas to a couscous salad, or try refried beans, either black or pinto (since you like seasoned, mashed beans). I would recommend experimenting around...

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7/22/12 12:36 P

Thanks! I just wanted to make sure I am getting enough nutrients. I am never hungry & dont have cravings when I stay on track. As for smoothies, not crazy about them. Once in a while is okay but would rather eat whole fruits & veggies. Also I do eat spinach & other leafy greens sometimes. I am just on a romaine kick right now. Probably should just mix them all together in one huge salad.

Edited by: FUNICELLO at: 7/22/2012 (12:39)

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7/22/12 8:50 A

well as far as mesuring i don't mesure. All salad type food is unlimited so why measure those foods and I just don't eat alot of the limited foods (but I bet maybe I should measure) but I just eat a small amount of these foods.

I would eat more fruit at breakfast. Like add apples, strawberries, or what ever in season.

sounds like lunch is good but would add some leafy greens to your salads. If your not use to greens start with baby spinach. And just add as many veggies in you salad as you can.

I totally understand about the beans, I'm still getting used to beans but now I'm at the tolorate stage but just get the beans in any way you can. i like soaked lentils (they end up sprouting) in my salads cause they are crunchy and small.

Have you tried out smoothies?


You are doing great so far just keep it up. It so great how you just eat alot of fruit and veggies until your full (and no junk/processed foods) how you lose the weight and never feel hungry.


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7/22/12 12:52 A

Hi I just read Eat to Live. I recently decided to go vegan & had begun making the transition before reading the book. A few areas I still need to tweak. My biggest issue is eating that amount of food! Anyway, my question is how do you measure your veggies to make sure you get enough? Do I need to get a food scale? Right now I just use measuring cups.

Right now I have
a banana for breakfast,

2-3 cups of romaine lettuce with chopped veggies, 2 TBSP Salsa & 2 TBSP Hummus & 1-2 navel oranges or cuties for lunch

& grilled veggies with 2 TBSP hummus for supper - 1 portabella mushroom, 1 green bell pepper, 1 vidalia onion, 1 jalapeno pepper & 1 tomato seasoned eith Mrs Dash for supper - 2 cups watermelon for dessert.

I plan on adding 1 TBSP flaxseed to breakfast & I am not sure if the hummus counts as part of my bean serving... I was thinking of pureeing some beans in with the hummus to add to lunch & supper to get to my cup daily. Cant stand the texture of beans any other way. :-( Will wait to add avocadoes, nuts, & starches when I am at my goal weight. 100 lbs to go.

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