Wooooo okay! Here's 1-20, and I will give the bonus ones a go in just a few minutes! fear cuts deeper than swords

1.) Something that is grey. How about a knife set?!

2.) Something reminiscent of rain. Cinema Paradiso! The cover of it is two people in the rain :) (Movies wishlist)

3.) Something food related that is unusual. This Manatea infuser is unusual! (Default wishlist)

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!) I have a pet wishlist and a wishlist for my best friend! This traveling litter box is the perfect combination--it's so I can take my kitty on trips to my best friend's place! (Kitty wishlist)

5.) A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it! Why have just one book when you could have 3000?! This little usb is loaded with over 3000 classic novels. Yes, almost all of these novels are free on Project Gutenberg, but having them all in one spot ready for you to peruse is amazing. You're almost guaranteed to find a book worth reading that you haven't read yet! (Books wishlist)

6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related! Well, not a physical item, but I have an mp3! (Music wishlist)

7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...) Kitty nail caps! I have a sphynx, so I have to clip her nails roughly every week (otherwise when she scratches herself, she cuts herself up D:). Nail caps are a cute and more hassle-free way of dealing with her claws! (Kitty wishlist)

8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. This one is pretty tough for me, actually--I love purposeful items! However, I already have a cheese grater, so this hedgehog shaped one isn't actually something I NEED--it's just so cool!! (Default wishlist)

9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? Life is Beautiful. It's a sweet, touching, and heartbreaking story of a Jewish father trying to keep the joy in life in a concentration camp. It's laugh-out-loud funny, and so sad you'll cry. Definitely worth watching. (Movies wishlist)

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. Packaged, high-cal foods will be really helpful! You have to keep your energy up while you're on the run, and you need a portable snack! These cookies are sure to give you the extra boost you need to escape the zombies. (Default wishlist)

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. Hmmm this is a toss-up for me. I need a laptop for life. I have a little chromebook, but when I need to update my resumes and write cover letters, I need to go to the library to use an actual computer to make sure the formatting is right. A laptop would help with the job hunt and (hopefully) help land me a job! (Expensive things wishlist) My other goal, to become healthier, would be helped by wrist weights to wear during my runs! No, it's not a huge amount of weight, but it will make my runs that much more difficult and help tone my arms! It's a small change with a big impact :) (Default wishlist)

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items. Oh gosh, take your pick. Cat snuggie (kitty wishlist), sriracha (who doesn't love hot sauce?! Under $6 wishlist), a pumice stone (Under $6 wishlist), or a kitty laser toy! (kitty wishlist)

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why? A $500 keyboard. I love playing piano, but I'm a young and flighty thing--I fully expect to be moving around a lot for the next 5-10 years, and I can neither afford an actual piano, nor can I imagine transporting one in and out of various apartments. This keyboard will give me the chance to practice and enjoy playing, but it's a much more compact and liveable way of doing so. (Expensive things wishlist)

14.) Something bigger than a bread box. A relatively cheap and yet still nice vacuum cleaner! Nice, easy to use, and practical :) (Expensive things)

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball. A storm trooper USB! Cute and practical! (Default wishlist)

16.) Something that smells wonderful. Lavender chamomile bubble bath! I don't know about you, but few things smell more relaxing to me than lavender and chamomile, so a combo bubble bath just sounds like bliss to me. (Default wishlist)

17.) A (SFW) toy. Here's a whole bag of toys! And less than $10 too! My kitty would have a field day with all those toys :) (Kitty wishlist!)

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school. A lunch box! I always brought my lunch to school, so every year I got a cool new lunch box for that year :) These ones are super cute, and insulated! (Default wishlist)

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. I've had a life-long Disney obsession! (Movies wishlist) My whole bathroom is Mickey themed (default wishlist), and I'm always looking for cool new Disney items to add to my wishlist! I seriously love Disney.

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand. You too can own the Sword of Gryffindor! (Expensive things wishlist) Not only do you get to wield the weapon that destroyed three pieces of Voldemort's soul, it's also pretty practical! It's a letter opener that you can proudly display resting in the hands of a lion :) (Expensive things wishlist)

> I actually used some last winter as kindling for my fire because I didn't have any thing else except big logs, they burn really well lol

Oh yeah. They burn real good. Full of calories. It's one of my favorite snacks but I've had to forgo them because I am counting calories now. When I look at that meager handful of 8 chips that represents 150 kcalories, it's hard to justify eating them.

And to think I used to eat them by the bag too... shudder

> I think vanilla icecream works best.

I was going to ask but I had assumed as much. That being said, I am definitely going to try it on peppermint as well... just because I like peppermint and I am curious if it will still work.

> I really can't explain the taste of vegemite even though I've eaten it for 27 years.

"Vegemite tastes like... it just tastes like Vegemite!" is always the answer I get when I ask, which is why I need to try it. Anything that can only be described by the identity property is something I have to try. ;)

> My advice is less is more with that stuff, don't use it like you would use jam (or jelly I think you call it) if you're having it on toast.

Don't be a hero, got it. Thank you for the tip, I would've totally used too much. I was thinking "peanut butter" amounts actually. I'll be sure to dial it back when I try it.

> I'll definitely try that one of I can get my hands on it! Thanks.

You may have to order it online. It's not a super common sauce even in the US as-of-yet. Keep in mind, if you love hot sauce for the heat, this one is on the milder side (I don't know if there's cultural heat tolerance differences).

A couple other hot sauce suggestion:

Frank's Red Hot Sauce: It's been around for a while, it's commercialized, but damn if it isn't good. Medium heat but strong cayenne pepper flavor with a vinegar base. Similar to Tabasco but more flavor less heat. A requirement for US style "Buffalo Wings."

Sriracha sauce (sometimes affectionately known as "cock sauce" due to the logo, at least in my neck of the woods) is also really good. Tough to explain the flavor, actually, but it's really, really well-balanced.

If you are into hot for the heat, Dave's is what you want to try. Hurtin' Habanero is the one I recommend for a good blend of heat and flavor; it's hotter than any other suggestion I've made on here, but it has LOADS of Habanero flavor and damn that is a tasty pepper! But it's mid-scale heat on Dave's own products.

The first Dave's product I ever tried was Dave's Insanity Sauce. At the time, I thought I LOVED hot food unconditionally; I'd get extra hot food from the Thai places and I loved jalapeno chips and things like that. Well, a friend said this stuff was "actually hot" and I should try a drop of it on my tongue. It had a REALLY good flavor, wow. And it wasn't that hot. So I took another drop myself. Still tasted soooo good.

Then it hit me. My mouth started to burn. A burn like I had never experienced. And wouldn't stop. Nothing would stop it. Ice-cream, milk, salt, oil (I was desperate). Best thing I could do was fill my mouth with cold water, hold still, and then fill with more cold water. I was able to return to my normal life after about 3 hours.

It was unpleasant on the way out too.

I now know that the upper-heat levels on Dave's is more for use in a dish to add heat, just a drop or two in a soup will be noticed. Or used as a challenge/haze.

Alright! I'm going to list a bunch of different types, so bear with me here. This is a copy paste of something I made for another reddit post asking about things, but I put a ton of work into it so I kinda want to reuse it, haha. Let me know if there's any specifics you want!--

If you're looking for a more classic, almost like Top Ramen kind of tastes, I recommend these: Sapporo Ichiban

They're basically just tastier Top Ramen, in my opinon. If you want to fancy it up a bit and go a little deeper into "classic" ramen tastes, then go with this: Nissin Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu

Speaking of Tonkotsu, do you like a richer Tonkotsu flavor? Then this is what you'll want to try! Myojo Charumera Ramen Tokotsu Shoyu

A bit too high calorie? Want something lighter, non-fried, but still has some delicious Tonkotosu flavor and a firmer chew? Then try Nissin Raoh!

It also comes in the Soy Sauce and Miso flavors, or even Shio if you're looking for that!

Japanese not your thing? Want to try some Korean Ramyun? Neoguri Spicy Seafood might be your thing!

But like some szechuan spice with some authentic ma la flavor that numbs your mouth? Why not try our JML Instant Noodle Artificial Spicy Hot Beef Flavor? P.S. The "artifical" is a bad translation of the ma la flavor

What about some southeast asian flavors? Nothing like Mama Tom Yum flavor to brighten up your day! These are smaller packet, just something to keep in mind. They also make Shrimp creamy Tom Yum and Artifical Pa-Lo Duck Flavor if you're into that!

Speaking of which, let's get some Laksa and Penang in here! MyKuali Penang White Curry is a very delicious, but kind of shrimp funky kind of flavor, but it's definitely worth a try! The entire MyKuali line is very good!

What about something a bit more on the more luxurious side, but also has that same fermented shrimp funk? Why not Prima Taste Laksa La Mian with coconut broth?

And if we want to go into the more expensive, more authentic ramen taste, there's Ichiran instant ramen, which is expensive, but pretty close to an actual authentic bowl of Ichiran Tonkotsu Ramen!

I hope this helped, and let me know if there's anything else you'd like to try, and I can give recommendations! I also recommend going to a local asian supermarket and browsing their instant ramen section-- Amazon only carries the more popular ones, and there are truly some delicious hidden gems that you can only get in asian grocery stores!

You're right, I am all of those things, and dudes are my specialty. (For the record, I do like Tabasco)

I find different dishes call for different sauces. The more sauces you try, the better of an idea you'll get for yourself what works with what. Note that the below links might not be the best prices and you can probably find a lot of these sauces at your local grocery store (unless you live in some cultural black hole like the American midwest). I spent my earlier years in southern California and developed a taste early on for Mexican cuisine, so my taste is highly reflective of that influence.

I enjoy these Mexican-style sauces:

• Cholula - mainstream, overpriced, but decent
  
  
  
• Tapatio - slightly more spicy than Cholula, a more peppery taste, for lack of a better description (on my part)
  
  
  
• Valentina - One of the cheapest sauces I've come around, just douse everything in your path with it, similar to Tapatio
  
  El Yucateco is a great brand, in my opinion. They have a lot of awesome varieties. If you go to an authentic Mexican restaurant, you'll likely find it there:
  
  
• Green Chili Habenero - Don't let the color fool you, this is a nice spicy sauce with a good flavor
  
  
• Kutbil-ik Mayan Style Habanero - This is a different flavor, but it's great and has a nice heat profile
  
  
• 4 pack Sampler - why not just try them all. $12 ain't that much, my friend ;)
  
  There are some other popular sauces which if I were to omit, people around here would be very angry:
  
  
• Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce - This stuff packs nice heat with a garlicy-chili taste. I generally save it for Chinese and Indian food, and cup-noodle. Others like to put it on pizza and everything else. It is my opinion that they just don't have the right repertoire of sauces, but hey, if they like it, more power to them.
  
  
• Frank's - You've already mentioned this, but this sauce and other similar Louisiana-style sauces are my favorite. Not very spicy, but they have a nice tangy flavor that goes great with Pizza, eggs, burgers, etc. Don't think about using this stuff on ethnic food, though. Stick to their sauces ;)
  
  There are a lot of boutique sauces out there that just pump out the Scoville units for the hell of it. A lot of them are gag gifts or novelties, but there are people out there that genuinely enjoy the rush you can get from them - you do get an adrenaline rush, it IS a high. Most of the sauces like this, however, are intended for cooking beef chili and other dishes where a small amount can be distributed through a larger portion of food.

Well I'm vegetarian not vegan lol but here's my $0.02:

1. I can't think of any differences in coaching men vs women honestly. Form is form and either way you just gotta get work in and practice form. The one thing perhaps is that most women will start off with worse upper body strength relative to lower body strength, and people in general can recover quite well from upper body work. So for women especially I think it's important to emphasis upper body hypertrophy.
   
   
2. My personal favorite cue is "coil up like a spring" for the descent of squat and bench and the setup for deadlift. It makes more sense to me than "get tight". On squat and deadlift this means tightening my hamstrings until they're loaded with tension, which is how I get stretch reflex. For bench this feels like "pull the bar apart" and "bring your chest up to meet it", which also feels like tightening up my upper back and loading it with tension before popping the weight back up for the ascent.
   
   
3. I've heard that women handle volume better than men, but I'm terrible with high rep sets and have guy friends who are way better at them. I think that "women handle volume better" is perhaps a good rule of thumb with beginners but, as always, everybody's different.
   
   
4. check out @powerliftingdietitian @lamaliciabkln @awill_lift for just a couple vegan powerlifting women (and myself @alice_lifts if you're open to vegetarians)! Here's an article that Stephanie (@powerliftingdietitian) wrote about vegan powerlifting. As far as diet tips, a plant-based powerlifting diet is possible but does require more planning if you want to make sure you're getting enough protein. Some of my favorite vegan protein sources include tofu, black bean spaghetti, beans/lentils obv, and more veggie meat substitutes than is probably good for me. I've even made gravy from pea protein powder that is heavenly with veggie meatballs in a "swedish meatless balls" concoction. As long as you cook for yourself though it's really not too bad -- the main difficulty is when you eat out. Also, since the only whole food source of creatine is red meat and it is an essential building block for ATP, it's especially important for non-meat-eaters to supplement with creatine. Oh I also used to write a veg protein cookbook blog. Not a lot on there unfortunately (been meaning to add more) BUT you and your gf might like the sloppy joes if you're into some good ol beefy comfort food!
   
   Hope that helped!
   
   edit: formatting

I use this calculator from the Mayo Clinic. According to that, if you are completely inactive 1600 calories a day will maintain your current weight. So if you consume, 1100 calories a day you will lose one pound per week (3500 calories per pound). You can eat a bit more and you'll simply lose weight at a slightly slower rate. Just never go above 1600 calories in a day.

Finding foods that taste good is key to success. I make a shake with the extreme milk chocolate flavor of this protein powder and soy milk. It is delicious. It literally tastes like a chocolate milkshake (as the Amazon reviews confirm), but is really good for you. Low calorie and high in protein. Another dish I make are these beans with garlic powder and other spices. Sometimes I add rice, but not too much (because rice are pure carbs). These beans are high in fiber and protein, so they are perfect. And the spices make the whole thing taste really good. The full receipe is here. The whole dish only costs $1.30 a meal and you can literally have all the ingredients shipped to your door from Amazon. Another tip is that if you drink, you can use the website Get Drunk Not Fat to make efficient choices about what you drink. :) Finally, be sure to take a multivitamin to make sure you get all the nutrients you need even though you have a calorie deficit.

Eat smart and the pounds will fly off in no time. I find the Hall of Fame to be really awesome motivation. With each pound you lose it will become easier to stay away from the bad stuff. Then once you are at your goal weight, you can start to eat more calories because then you just need to maintain. You don't have to be perfect, you just need to make smart choices overall. You can do it, I promise. :)

I made a trip to my local asian supermarket and picked up a few different kinds of instant ramen to try. I was looking for this one to try as well, but they didn't have any at this particular supermarket. I have another asian supermarket nearby that has a bigger variety of instant ramen and I plan on going there in the next few weeks. I would love to try other brands not pictured here, so let me know your favorite instant ramen that you think I should try. If possible link some pictures so I know what to look for at the store. The ramen pictured here are:

 

Mama Tom Yum

indomie

samyang spicy chicken

samyang 2x spicy I tried this one and it is way too spicy for me, the flavor was delicious though

saporo ichiban miso this is one of my favorite instant ramen, I buy it all the time, it's so good

shin ramyun spicy This is my favorite instant ramen. This was the first instant ramen I tried that wasn't maruchan and I fell in love. This led me to try other brands from the asian store that I wouldn't normally have tried.

*edit: i just tried the indomie and wow, it was delicious, so flavorful, definitely getting some more of those

Ramen packet.
MCD pancake butter or two.
Carrot.
Fresh greenbeans/sugar snap peas (lots of grocery stores have them in loose bulk. Enough for X meals)
Sriracha packet (panda Express has them. Just ask do t have to buy anything)

Can do this as a soup or drained noodles. Add water , boil with sliced carrots and beans/peas. Few mins depending on your taste for softness. Add noodles cook the 3 min for them.
Optional: drain water (keep for soup)
Add ramen flavor packet and butter. Mix up and eat. (Sriracha as needed)

Garlic powder (very little) is also good but not required. Can make your own seasoning as well and ditch the ramen seasoning. I'd say play around at home either way. Lots of veggie options out there that are light and will keep a day or two.

Also, there are lots of ramens out there besides the basic ones at normal grocery stores. My city has a pretty big vietnamese community and their grocery stores have some pretty fancy ones. I'll find and link some as they are on amazon as well. These have 3, 4, 5 packets of seasonings/oils/spices and are pretty dang good (I tend to add veggies to most)

Dont like/want noodles? Rice works too. I'm sure there are other options as well. Cant think of any at the moment.


Oh yeah. Dried mushrooms. The asian market or Amazon should have those too. Great to add. Add towards end. Don't need too much hydration.

https://www.amazon.com/Indomie-Instant-Noodles-Certified-Original/dp/B00HXIXWKM/



https://www.amazon.com/Mama-Tom-Yum-Flavour-Noodles/dp/B000QFOXTS/ this ones spicy!

https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Mushroom-Gourmet-European-Mushrooms/dp/B075NVDRLY/

Shin Ramyun is a solid A- at all times. Its a nice staple, good spice packet, good dried veggie packet (shiitake is always welcome). Some people will call bullshit, but I actually like Shin Ramyun black.

Mama's Tom yum flavor is awesome. just awesome. kind of tiny, but also cheap.

Same with Indomie hot and Spicy flavor.

Sapporo Ichiban is again a nice staple. I'd say solid B unless you really like one of the flavors. Wife REALLY likes the tonkutsu, but its artificially flavored, and the only one of the basic flavors that has that on the label. I don't know why.

I also enjoy the Myojo Udon you see there with a lot of scallions and white pepper added to the mix. Obey the instructions on this one: boil noodles separately from a pot of just water. use the hot water on the flavor pack (and white pepper to taste, probably a lot), drain noodles and put in stock, add scallions and whatever else. maybe do a soy egg or something. I like beef or spicy flavors on this one.

I was in the same boat when I started, struggling to put away 2000 a day, so I have like, powerful skinny person empathy.

A part of eating more is going to come down to just doing it consistently for long enough that your stomach expands, but we can focus on the finer details in the interim.

So for your breakfast, you should try replacing cream cheese with peanutbutter or some pb alternative, since 2 tablespoons of that are going to be like ~200cal. You could probly replace the muscle milk with some sort of seeds and have the same outcome for protein, with better results for calories.

Not eating meat is a little tougher but definitely doable. This Black Bean Spaghetti isn't crazy calorie dense, but it's got 25g protein per 2oz's, which is about the best it'll get outside of protein bars/ shakes.

I have no idea how your schedule looks in a day, but you could consider restructuring as best you can to better suit a big eats kinda rhythm. Waking up earlier so you can eat breakfast earlier is super obvious but some people just don't feel up to it. Something I'm a big fan of is putting whatever my cardio training is (running/ HIIT/ etc) first thing in the morning, cause it gets it out of the way for the rest of the day, and it helps kick start your appetite for breakfast.

When it comes down to it, all this extra stuff I'm talking about is just kind of tertiary, and you'll more than likely just get a bigger appetite as time goes on, cause your stomach will expand naturally, so don't stress if you don't want to try any/ all of these.

Spices and condiments should always get a priority. Try to add something to your inventory each month, so you can have variety even when it's the end of the month and you are down to half a case of ramen and some rice.

• Sriracha - "I put that *** on everything.
  
• Sweet Chili-garlic sauce - what god intended for chicken. You can make your own - but you can find good ones at any decent supermarket or Asian corner store.
  
• Chili-garlic paste. Deliciously intense.
  
• Curry (Sweet Madras Curry is fairly safe, other curry blends can rip your lips off. In a good way, but be warned.)
  
• Balsamic vinegar. Great for saute', salads, etc. Adds a lot of flavor at a fairly low price per serving.
  
• Balsamic reduction. Seemingly expensive, but it's not. It's concentrated, rich, deep and sweet; goes on everything from meat to ice cream.
  
• Garlic powder - Along with salt and pepper, it's a basic.
  
  So, for that naked pasta - 2 or 3 tbs of margarine or extra-virgin olive oil, a small clove of garlic, pressed, a drizzle of balsamic reduction ~an eighth of a teaspoon, be scant with it - microwave in a container with a cover until just hot, blend by shaking. Drizzle over your veggies and pasta. No need to use it all at once - it will keep nicely.
  
  Ok, now I'm hungry. Which reminds me - broke college students should probably get into lacto-fermentation. Saurkraut, kimchee, etc all add tremendous nutrition and flavor at very low cost. /r/fermentation has you covered. The big win here is that you can scoop up all the marked-down produce and ferment it. It's also a thing that complements /r/freeganism. Saurkraut is particularly easy and I promise you - if you think it's kinda sour and yet bland, it doesn't have to be. And it's cheap like borcht.

Meat/Protein/Milk:
[Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 3-Ounce Easy Open Cans (Pack of 24)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012271RA/)

[Starkist Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 5 Ounce (Pack of 10)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IH8ERA)

[Kirkland Signature chicken breast, packed in water, premium chunk, 6 12.5-ounce cans]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YPJKBC/)

[Hormel Black Label Fully Cooked Bacon - 72 ct]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F54QG1S)

[Nestle Carnation Instant Nonfat Dry Milk, 25.6-Ounce]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VITI0K)

Crackers/Snacks:
[Nabisco Original Premium Saltine Crackers Topped with Sea Salt, 3 Pound]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WN7DNS/)

[Pepperidge Farm Baked Goldfish Crackers - 66oz (4.1 lbs)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CBCJGE)

[Nabisco Honey Maid Graham Crackers 4-14.4oz Boxes]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G4LRDI/)

[Snyders Mini Pretzels Tub, 40 Ounce]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MZQM6O/)

[Stauffer's Original Animal Crackers - 4lb 14oz tub]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NC8HS6/)

Pasta/Sauce:
[Kraft Blue Box Macaroni & Cheese, 7.25-Ounce Boxes]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019RLJV2/)

[Barilla Meat Sauce Gemelli Italian Entree, 9 Ounce Microwavable Bowls (Pack of 6)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2JRNBM)

[Campbell's SpaghettiOs plus Calcium, 15 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GH8IJ8)

[Chef Boyardee Big Beef Ravioli, Overstuffed, 15-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XUJ3RK/)

[Chef Boyardee Mini Ravioli, 15-Ounce Units (Pack of 24)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BCVDXO)

[Chef Boyardee Jumbo Spaghetti and Meatballs, 14.5-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XUJ47O/)

[Campbell's Raviolios, 15 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GH6X86/)

[Barilla Pasta Sauce Variety Pack, 24 Ounce Jars, 4 Count]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQGP20Q/)

[Ragu America's Favorite Pasta Sauce Traditional Old World Style Sause 2 Pound 13 Ounce Value Jars (Pack of 3)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CU5UXC)

[Barilla Spaghetti Pasta, 32 Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00338DSQ4/)

Soup/Chili:
[Campbell's Chunky Classic Chicken Noodle Soup, 15.25 Ounce Microwavable Bowls (Pack of 8)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V6L2FK/)
-This product has a drop down that has all the other campbell soups in bulk too, just make sure it still says Prime after you've selected.

[Campbell's Chunky Healthy Request Sirloin Burger with Country Vegetables Soup, 18.8 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029TJTQG/)

[Campbell's Chunky Creamy Chicken & Dumplings Soup, 18.8 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014EW4L4)

[Campbell's Homestyle Healthy Request Mexican-Style Chicken Tortilla Soup, 18.6 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014EOVI8/)

[Campbell's Chunky Roadhouse Beef & Bean Chili, 19 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014EW4N2)

[Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup, Chicken Flavor, 3 oz, 36 Packs]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CUGD9Y)

Bread/Tortillas/Stuffing:
[Stove Top Stuffing - (6) 8 oz. pouches]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BL6ZJ4)

[Bisquick All Purpose Mix, 80 Ounce]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0028B9ZGE)

[Mestemacher Bread Whole Rye, 17.6-Ounce (Pack of 6)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00472672C/)

[Mestemacher Bread Three Grain, 17.6-Ounce (Pack of 6)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00471YHU2/)

[Jiffy, Corn Muffin Mix, 8.5oz Box (Pack of 6)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NN0J9A)

[Ortega Flour Tortillas, 14.3 Ounce (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GGVQFC)

[Ortega Tortillas, Whole Wheat, 16 Ounce (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F9TDJEQ)

Fruit/Veg/Beans:
[Idahoan Mashed Potatoes, Four Cheese, 1.5 Ounce (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D3J98D0)

[Sun Maid Natural California Raisins, 32-Ounce (Pack of 4)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UKJS68)

[Libby's Organic Cut Green Beans, 14.5-Ounces Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040PUGZ0)

[Libby's Organic Sweet Peas, 15-Ounces Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040Q0TPQ)

[Libby's Organic Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, 15-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040PWYVO/)

[Libby's Fruit Mix -chunky In Pear juices Concentrate, 15-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040PYG9W/)

[Libby's Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans, 15-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040Q0JWO/)

[Libby's Organic Pinto Beans, 15-Ounces Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040PYXXG/)

[Sylvia's Collard Greens, 14.5 Ounce Packages (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002TXF62S/)

[B&G Foods Ortega Black Beans, 15-Ounce (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005D6E336/)

[Old El Paso Refried Beans, Fat Free, 16-Ounce (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00374W630)

Rice:
[Nishiki Premium Rice, Medium Grain, 15-Pound Bag]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NRLAVY/)

[Botan Musenmai Calrose Rice, 5-Pound Bags (Pack of 4)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001SAQDT8/)

[Dynasty Jasmine Rice, 20-Pound]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NRG77Q/)

Breakfast:
[Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder, 10-Count Envelopes (Pack of 6)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037YXQMA)

[Quaker Instant Grits Flavor Variety 50 Pack Variety Value Box]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027INRDA)

[Golden Grill Russet Hashbrown Potatoes(48 servings)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00470NIOO)

[Quaker Instant Oatmeal Packets Variety Pack, 52-Count]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O9WEY2/)

[Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Frosted Strawberry, 36-Count Box]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZXCA2U/)

[Kellogg's Pop-tarts Frosted Toaster Pastries, 24-Strawberries & 24-Brown Sugar Cinnamon-, 86 Ounce]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008QP5LIC/)

[Rice Krispies Toasted Rice Cereal, 18-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E6GL66/)

[Quaker Chewy Granola Bar, Variety Pack, 8-Count (Pack of 6)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ER1AEE)

[Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars Oats 'N Honey, 96-Count]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LTM29M)

[Nutri-Grain-Kellogg's Cereal Bars Variety Pack, 48-Count]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LTIDR2)

PB&J:
[Peter Pan Creamy Peanut Butter, 40-Ounce Jars (Pack of 3)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00295IGHS)

[Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, 48 Ounce, 2 count]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094IN7UE)

[Planters Peanut Butter Crunchy, 28 Ounce (Pack of 4)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004R8L712)

[Planters Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, 26.5 Ounce (Pack of 4)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DDC3JK)

[Nutella Chocolate Hazelnut Spread 35.3oz Jar]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008IGB0QQ)

[Welch's Concord Grape Jelly 2 ~ 32oz Jars]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TKZ7A0)

Other Stuff:
[Hormel Compleats Meals - VARIETY FLAVORS (6 - 10 Ounce Microwavable Bowls) - Beef Stew, Meatloaf, Roast Beef, Spaghetti, Chicken Alfredo, Turkey & Dressing]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D5WZUFA)

[Heinz Ketchup, Relish and Mustard Picnic Pack, 3 Bottles]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XLOOCS)

[Heinz Tomato Ketchup Jug, 114 Ounce]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00112AM2C)

[McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix, 24-Ounce Unit]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003OJ0MU2)

[Tone's Spices Taco Seasoning Traditional Blend for Mexican Dishes - Net Weight 23 oz]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P00HXA)

Addon items (Free shipping with Prime for orders over $25!)
[Cheerios Cereal, 21 Ounce (Pack of 2)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L1KPV7U/)

[Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal, 21.6 Ounce (Pack of 2)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYW1K26)

[Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal, 23.6 Ounce (Pack of 2)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYW24WQ)

[Raisin Bran Crunch Cereal, 18.2 -Ounce Boxes (Pack of 3)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006W5WAL4)

[Planters Peanuts, Dry Roasted, Lightly Salted (Bonus Pack), 20-Ounce Packages (Pack of 2)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JD8Y2HC)

[Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, 30oz]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LQTTVY)

[Kraft Mayonnaise, 30-Ounce Jars (Pack of 2)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VMW0KC/)

[French's Classic Yellow Squeeze Bottle Mustard 14 oz]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00061EOP0/)

[Heinz Tomato Ketchup, 38 Ounce Bottle]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GFW8C8)

[Planters Creamy Peanut Butter Jar, Natural, 15 Ounce]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DDC3JK)

[Domino Premium Pure Cane Granulated Sugar 4lb Bag]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LAZ8SO)

[Pillsbury Best All Purpose Flour, 5 Pound]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EOTMA6)

[Morton Iodized Salt 26oz]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019N87XE)

[Church & Dwight #01110 16oz Arm & Hammer Baking Soda]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B2W09A)

[Morton's Salt, Mccormick Pepper Pack, 5.25-ounce Shakers]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0005YMEFK)

Like someone else said, you need to test yourself before and after you eat to find out what foods in what amounts cause you to spike your BG level. When I am trying a new food to see if it will be OK for me to eat, I test before, one hour after, two hours after, and four hours after. If any of the readings after eating are 35-40 above the pre meal reading, I don't eat that food anymore. So once you have eliminated the foods you cannot eat, you develop a diet plan, one you can sustain for the rest of your life, around those foods you can eat. Potatoes, pasta, grains, anything made with flour, probably corn, many fruits, and of course anything with sugar is off the menu for you now.

If you have been diagnosed with T2 by a medical doctor, then you should be on Metformin. Its a great drug with decades of patient data to show that it works and has a low risk of causing other health issues. I get it from Walmart for under their $4 prescription plan. Be ready for at least a couple of weeks of tummy rumbling and frequent bathroom visits. I recommend psyllium husk capsules or metamucil to help balance this out. What Metformin does is it counteracts the resistance the cells in your body have built up to insulin, allowing the sugar in your bloodstream to be absorbed into the cells, thus lowering your blood sugar levels.

Many people feel sluggish after eating without being diabetic, so there is no way a kind internet stranger can tell you with certainty that Metformin will cure this for you. Overall I feel better taking Metformin and eating right.

I absolutely love pasta and have not yet found anything on the market that tastes as good as "real" pasta and doesn't spike my BG level. The best thing I found was this, which my local store carries, but its very expensive:

https://www.amazon.com/Explore-Asia-Organic-Black-Spaghetti/dp/B0078DU1CY

The best thing I have found is homemade noodles made from soy flour, which is quite low in carbs and high in protein, better than chickpeas. Here is the recipe I use. It is fairly labor intensive. I would roll the dough out as thin as I could and use a pizza cutter to slice noodles as thin as I could. They were still pretty thick but they worked as noodles.

https://yikesnocarbs.wordpress.com/2011/11/22/low-carb-soy-flour-pastanoodles/

One other tip that has helped me. At least browse some of the keto subs and sites and Youtube channels for recipes. Some are crap, some are ok and some are absolute genius. Its up to you if you want to jump on the keto wagon, some folks swear by for controlling T2. IMHO its worth looking at what they are selling and deciding for yourself what will work for you.

Best of luck to you!

Hey, I train 6-7 days a week, too. You should have no problem getting 60-70g protein a day just from whole foods, not even taking into account a protein shake. Though that also depends on your overall calorie intake, which you didn't mention. Just putting something simple together, 95g hemp seeds, 430g lentils, and 290g buckwheat is 2000 calories, 330g carbs, 43g fat, and 96g protein. There is plenty of room to play around there to swap out foods and stuff and still hit your protein macros.

1. Vegan totally tastes like ass. Funny enough, mixed berry is the only flavor I think is half decent. Taste-wise, my favorite is Sunwarrior. If you can afford Vega, you should be able to afford Sunwarrior. I like the chocolate flavor. Though my favorite is TrueNutrition's hemp/rice/pea blend. Tastes better than Vega, not as good as Sunwarrior, but it's much cheaper than either and tastes good enough for me. Favorite flavors are chocolate fudge brownie and mocha.
   
   
2. Sorry no recipe suggestions, I don't eat soy/tofu, but I eat a lot of beans and I just eat them with some spices or something, nothing fancy. Check out explore asia products - they're based on beans and have a lot of protein. Also lentil pastas are pretty good.
   
   
3. Nuts, seeds, beans/lentils - or processed foods based on these like tofu, seitan, tempeh, TVP, peanut butter, etc.
   
   
4. "Keep in mind I'm a broke uni student." You probably shouldn't buy Vega then :) Sounds like you have the bases covered. On top of oats, I might also add buckwheat, quinoa, and rice. Peanut butter is also cheap, very calorically dense, and has a good amount of protein.
   
   
5. I'm not iron deficient, but just check out high iron foods. Molasses is one I use as a sweetener for shakes and stuff and it has a lot of iron. Also I've heard good things about the iron fish.

Hey a fellow vegetarian Indian! I've been on this diet for over 8 months now and it's definitely possible, although not eating eggs will make it a tad harder. Below are some things (sans eggs) that I eat regularly. Note that this is a little heavy on carbs for a strict keto diet since will end up eating between 30-40g of carbs per day. The daily limit to keep you in ketosis varies from person to person. This worked for me. I don't calorie count since it's too much of a hassle for me. So you might want to tailor this plan based on your needs. I've changed parts of this diet since I started working at a new place where I can get cafeteria food.

Breakfast: Bullet proof coffee. It's simple, fast, keeps you satiated and is heavy on fat. After having this, the rest of your meals only need to be low carb, with good amounts of protien and fat.

Other meal ideas:

• Low carb tortillas are your friend! I used to eat [Josep's low carb tortillas] (https://www.josephsbakery.com/shop/flax-oat-bran-and-whole-wheat/flax-oat-bran-and-whole-wheat-flour-tortilla.html). These tortillas tasted very similar to wheat rotis. Yes, they are 5g net carb per tortilla, and I used to have 4 daily (2 lunch, 2 dinner). As I said, this plan is a little high on carbs.
  
  
• What's roti without a good serving of butter on it, eh? Smother your roti until it drips with butter!
  
  
• Now that you have your roti, we can make some sabjis to go with it! Vegetables you can use are spinach, mushrooms, cauliflower, cabbage, eggplant, cucumbers, bell peppers (capsicum), turnips (strict ketoers might disagree) and okra (lady's finger). Throw in an occasional tomato and onion. Now you have an entire array of subji ideas open to you. Palak paneer, gobi masala, baigan ka bartha, cabbage kuruma ... well you get the idea. You can add cream cheese to your gravy curries to make it thicker and add more fat. I used shredded coconut in the kuruma in order to add more fat. Paneer is also a great addition, although I rarely had it. Check the nutrition info for all ingredients and use your best judgement.
  
  
• But you can't have roti without some good dal, can you? [Black soy beans] (http://www.amazon.com/Eden-Organic-Black-Beans-15-Ounce/dp/B000GZS9Q6/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1405884105&sr=1-1&keywords=black+soybeans) to the rescue! Unlike other beans and lentils, Black soy beans are low on carb and high on protein. Hello Roti and Rajma! Cheese on Rajma is also great!
  
  
• You can also explore vegan meat options such as veggie sausages and patties. Steam a bag of frozen brocolli/cauliflower, top it with cheese and add a vegan sausage for a quick, lazy meal! Froze vegetables plus eggs gives you even more options (should you consider eating eggs).
  
  Hope this plan gives you a starting point. Believe me when I say this diet works! You feel much better after cutting out the carbs, especially after being on a carb heavy diet such as a vegetarian Indian diet. Good luck!

A miniature sewing kit. When you’re running missions outside, clothes tend to get ripped, and with only limited numbers, life can get rough. A sewing kit helps.
Spirarcha chili sauce. If your soldier likes spicy foods, send them this. It’s spicy, it has flavor, and it will last them a few months.

Socks and underwear. Send them hiking socks and replacement pairs of underwear. Clothes tend to get gross and if they don’t have laundry, sometimes it is for the best to toss out old underclothes and wear new ones.

Beef jerky.

Trail mix of various types.

Great ideas for one-time gifts. These range from relatively cheap, to pricy and are a great surprise to a soldier stationed anywhere. I’ve included links to the products to give you an idea of what they look like, though don’t take those links as the only/cheapest place to find them:

Adjustable two-point sling. On base they have to carry around a weapon everywhere, and on mission they’ll be going some serious distance with it in their hands. If they are still using an Army-issue plain sling life is going to get a bit annoying. An adjustable two-point sling makes things more convenient and lets them ready a weapon to fire without an awkward movement on a mission. Ignore this if they are using a machine-gun, because those use heavy duty slings. Various companies make these, I prefer the VTAC, but they are all similar in make.

Surefire Earplugs. On mission, soldiers are supposed to wear earplugs, but many don’t because its uncomfortable and often all they are issued are cheap low qualifty plugs. Surefire earplugs conform to the shape of the ear and they are designed to allow someone to still be able to hear conversation level noise while protecting from high level noise. These are great.

Head-Loc helmet straps. One of the greatest pains is a helmet that won’t stay secure. The Head-Loc straps stay tighter and make the helmet so comfortable that you forget you’re wearing it.

PMAGs. Magpul plastic magazines, or PMAGs are high quality replacements for metal GI magazines. Army issued metal magazines are often used for years past the date that they should be retired and they are prone to feeding issues (I won’t get into the details) and PMAGs fix many of those issues and give a soldier more confidence in their equipment. A combat load is 7 magazines, so don’t feel the need to buy more than that, and even one or two PMAGs is greatly appreciated. Ignore if they are using a machinegun.

Head-lamp. Walking around an outpost at night is tricky and Afghanistan can get dark, a head-lamp is a great help to keep your soldier from stubbing their toe or walking into barbed wire. Get only with some kind of red or blue light filter.

Mechanix gloves. Soldiers need to wear gloves on mission and they tend to get torn up, a replacement pair of mechanixs gloves is a good choice.

All natural as in just nuts. That's usually how it's branded. The other stuff just tastes like sweet brown lard to me.

I tour a lot in cold climates and dinner is pretty important to me. If you eat cheese, boxed mac and cheese works really well. Some nights I'd eat two entire boxes with olive oil and the cheese packets, or butter if I had it. You can add one of those Indian entree pouches (amazon.com/Tasty-Bite-Indian-Lentils-Microwaveable/dp/B0007R9L4M) to mac and cheese as well, or just to a shitload of pasta with butter/oil and chunks of cheese. As for bread, buns from grocery stores work well, they are squishy rather than crumbly like bread slices and they are scalable. Buy however many you need. Slather one with butter, peanut butter, honey and a throw in a chunk of cheddar, it's a good breakfast. Avocados are a good green to eat, they go well with cheese and bread and travel reasonably well near the top of a pannier. They also have a ton of calories. I'd get a carrot once in a while to eat raw and feel like I was getting vegetables. You can also grab some broccoli, chop it up, throw it in about halfway through your pasta/mac cooking, and you get some veggies in the meal. I'd supplement every meal with as many spoonfuls of some kind of butter/honey/peanut butter slurry as I needed to feel full.

You can also look at tempeh and bean pastas like this one. Peanut butter powder (or just peanut butter), protein powder.

And whole foods like beans/lentils should be a staple, nuts/seeds (hemp seeds are great), and grains like buckwheat, quinoa, wheat/pasta, and oats.

You might also experiment with lower protein macros while maintaining overall calories. I know it's scary, took me the better part of a year to stop drinking protein shakes and try it, and I found I make just as much progress eating whole foods as long as I keep my calories in check. I still do protein powder, but mainly because I like the flavors they offer. I use true nutrition's vegan protein optimizer (hemp, pea, rice blend) and either chocolate fudge brownie or peanut butter cup flavor. Add that to a bowl of oats or something with bananas and it's amazing. You can add it to just about anything. I'll add it to a bowl of beans and add just enough water that it's thick/creamy like peanut butter. Tastes great.

Do you have a crock pot? If you don't, that's likely the best way to spend these $15 for long-term easier cheaper food. Amazon Warehouse Deals is the best place to look (imo). The Crock-Pot SCR300-SS 3-Quart Manual Slow Cooker, Silver is $15.67 right now but there are a bunch of other options too. It makes cooking dry beans a lot easier, and is just overall a great kitchen tool for spending less money on food and making cooking simpler.

If food is the thing you need most, here's what I'd buy personally (I don't live anywhere near a whole foods, and Amazon Fresh is not available in my area). I'm focusing on convenience foods for this because the real basics- rice, beans, oats, flour, are at least twice as expensive on Amazon (for me) in comparison to local options. The three items listed below are the same price or cheaper on Amazon as they are locally, and total $14.02 .

• Maruchan Instant Lunch Chicken Flavor, 2.25 Ounce (Pack of 12) $3.84
  
• Tasty Bite Indian Entree Madras Lentils 10 Ounce (Pack of 6) $9.00
  
• Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce, 5 fl oz $1.18
  
  ​
  
  (Those aren't referral links, I don't have that kind of thing set up cause I've got other stuff to do.)

Here's the two mentioned at the bottom of the image:

Nong Shim Ramen

Mama Tom Yum Ramen

I can't speak to the second one, but I pretty much always have the Nong Shim noodles on hand, and I don't even like regular shitty ramen. That stuff is some of the most delicious soup I've ever had, and it easily passes as delicious homemade soup. It's got a nice bite to it and it's extremely filling. The "brick" of noodles is quite a bit larger than the standard ramen package, and there are several different packets of ingredients rather than the usual mystery powder.

Words cannot describe how delicious that Nong Shim stuff is. It has an astronomically high taste-to-difficulty ratio. In fact, I don't think I can think of anything tastier than I could prepare in less time or for less money.

Seriously, I love that stuff.

Just be aware that the price markup online is ridiculous. E.g., Amazon sells Maruchan ramen 24-packs (those 5 for $1 noodles) for close to $20. Don't expect amazing quality for the price, because what you paid $16 for might have been like $6 at the local asian supermarket (not that it would be bad by any means, but not as gourmet as the price would indicate).



I honestly can't remember anything about the taste, but I had a couple college friends rave over Mama noodles. If you love spicy, Nongshim noodles have the best seasonings.



I would check out your local chain supermarkets and see if they have an 'asian' section; apparently Walmart sells those Mama noodles. And if you're ever in the area of an asian market, stock up like crazy lol.

She ordered this off of Amazon and said it was awesome (didn't give me any though T_T). I'm gonna keep an eye out for other places that might have them.

Good luck in your journey!! It helps a lot to have a diet buddy to keep you on track. I'm glad she's good with giving it a go :)

Percentages are more useful for people on medical keto, say epileptics. Here, it is more typical to track in grams.

People on here tend to have the most success keeping to 20 g net carbs per day which is carbs minus fiber (in US). Outside US the label typically already reflects the math, is my understanding.

So, you can eat anything that fits into your macros. The calculator in the sidebar is a good one, set carbs to 20 g and activity to sedentary, most folks do a 20% deficit.

If you want to eat pinto beans, the rest of your day has to be pretty carb free. Black coffee and a steak for your other meal would fit nicely. ;)

As an alternative, Black Soybeans (have only seen them canned) are very low in net carbs and are great in burritos, tacos, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Eden-Organic-Black-Beans-15-Ounce/dp/B000GZS9Q6?th=1

I’m glad you went. Hope you feel better soon.

Also, FYI, if I only had a week to live, I would buy a case of this: https://www.amazon.com/Mama-Tom-Yum-Flavour-Noodles/dp/B000QFOXTS

...or at least, that’s what I promise myself every time I see them in Walmart and don’t buy them, because I can’t do that to my stomach lining again. But they’re soooo good.

(Seriously, though, wait until you’re feeling better and done the antibiotics before experimenting with delicious spicy ramen.)

Cool, no problem. High protein macros on a plant based diet can be hard. For what it's worth, I really like this protein powder - https://truenutrition.com/p-1169-vegan-protein-optimizer-formula-1lb.aspx. It's just hemp/rice/pea protein, it's cheap (way cheaper than vega, at least half the cost) and you can pick the flavors. Nothing but protein concentrates/isolates, too, unlike a lot of vega products that have a bunch of other non-protein stuff in them.

I agree you should get your macros/micros from whole foods, but cutting weight while retaining muscle requires goofy macros, which in my opinion, require goofy foods :) You might also check out the explore asia bean pastas. Check out the macros - they're about 50% protein by weight. The black bean pasta is good but they make some others that have really great protein macros, too. And they're tasty and easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs. Cut into small pieces
  
• 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  
• 1 medium Onion, diced
  
• 1 tsp. Garlic, minced
  
• 1 tsp. Ground Cumin
  
• 2 tsp. Dried Oregano
  
• 1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
  
• 1/4 c. Shredded Cheese (I personally used Cheddar)
  
• 1/4 c. Heavy Whipping Cream
  
• 1 qt. Chicken Stock
  
• 3 cans Eden Organic Black Soy Beans. Eden Organic is probably the most accessible brand but you can use whatever you find. Note: Black soy beans taste more like traditional black beans rather than yellow soy beans.
  
  Instructions:
  
  Put olive oil, onion, and chicken into large pan on the stove. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside. Add garlic and cook for another minute or so. Add every other ingredient and bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and let cook uncovered for 20 minutes or so.
  
  Tweaks:
  
  You can increase the amount of cheese in the recipe to help thicken the sauce a little. You can also top with more cheese or sour cream after serving.
  
  I didn't have any jalapeno or other peppers on hand but you can definitely add them in for extra heat. Speaking of heat, this chili does have a bit of a kick to it so if you're sensitive to spice just leave out or reduce the amount of Cayenne Pepper.
  
  Finally, you could serve with pork rinds or something if you wish to have a crunch.
  
  Nutrition:
  
  Makes about 11 cups of food, which I estimate to be about 6 servings (I took about 1 cup out to eat. Ended up going back for seconds)
  
  
• Calories: 374
  
• Fat: 20g
  
• Carbs: 15g
  
• Fiber: 13g
  
• Net Carbs: 2g
  
• Protein: 37g

TIP: don't cook the noodles in the crock pot. Boil the noodles by themselves, drain, and then add them directly to your bowls before adding the soup. This keeps the noodles from getting soggy and is much easier to portion and serve.

Also, please don't use crappy instant noodles for this dish. You already spent so much time and money preparing good ingredients, you can surely afford to spend more than a dollar on noodles. If you can't find any fresh or frozen ramen like Sun Noodle or quality dry ramen like Hakubaku, get Nongshim brand instant noodles. They're WAY better than Top Ramen/Maruchan.

Of course, you don't have to use ramen noodles at all. This recipe isn't Japanese, so why not use lo mein or rice noodles or Chinese flat egg noodles or buckwheat noodles or bean threads. If you can't find any of those, you can always substitute spaghetti or linguine. Literally anything would be tons better than cheap instant noodles.

Green Machine Juice. I don't think this is the exact recipe I found originally but they all look about the same. I don't like raw ginger so I skip that.

Oatmeal Recipe. I substitute milk for almond milk and I don't do the nuts and stuff.

The 3 container one is just rice with a roasted yellow/orange peppers, jalapeno, onion, corn, and peas (nothing too exciting). And chuncks of roasted sweet potato.

The single container is black bean pasta with really good macros, marinara, and broccoli.

I did the math (and I think I didn't do it quite right) but the macros on everything is barely more than 2000 calories and like 130g carbs, 80ish g protein, and 30ish g fat. Which I would say is pretty good, maybe needs more protein.

The recipe I used was based off Paula Deen’s Southern Fried Chicken recipe with some modifications: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/southern-fried-chicken-recipe.html


The 3 major modifications I made:

• Substituted siracha hot sauce
  
• Brining the chicken in buttermilk for 24 hours
  
• Used a cast iron skillet instead of a deep pot (to get a nice crust on the chicken)
  
  
  The most challenging parts of the cook were breaking down the chicken and keeping the oil at a steady 350.
  
  
  Food ingredients
  
  
• 2-2.5lb chicken
  
• Large container of vegetable oil (peanut oil is my favorite)
  
• 3 eggs
  
• ⅓ cup water
  
• 1 cup + ½ tablespoon siracha (I like Huy Fong which you can get on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Huy-Fong-Sriracha-Chili-Bottle/dp/B0002PSOJW)
  
• 2 cups self rising flour
  
• ¼ cup + 1 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 1 cup + 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  
• ¼ cup garlic powder
  
• ¼ cup + ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne 1/2 quart low fat buttermilk
  
• 1.5 sprigs fresh sage
  
• 1.5 sprigs fresh thyme
  
• 1.5 sprigs fresh rosemary
  
• 1 bay leaf
  
• 1/2 lemon
  
• 2 cloves garlic
  
  Tools
  
  
• Garlic smasher
  
• A very sharp chef's knife
  
• A large tupperware container (to hold the chicken for brining)
  
• A medium tupperware container (to apply the dredge)
  
• Oil thermometer (instant read is best)
  
• Meat thermometer (for the chicken)
  
• Large (10-15") cast iron pan (I used 12")
  
• Cookie sheet and rack (to allow the chicken to rest)
  
• A good pair of heat resistant tongs
  
• Lemon zester
  
  
  Prepping (the day before)
  
  
  I front-loaded some of the work the day before, too, but you could do this the day of.
  
  
  Break down the chicken
  
  I brute forced 4 chickens on Friday and didn’t do enough research… here’s a good video on how to do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGb1G3CFZvc Another good one from Alton Brown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ9OLPC-dkE
  I ended up with 2 drum sticks, 2 breasts, 2 thighs, and 2 wings. All of the pieces should include the bones, including the breast. Set it aside.
  
  Create the brine
  
  Mix together in a large tupperware:
  
  
• ½ quart low fat buttermilk
  
• 1.5 sprigs fresh sage, bruised
  
• 1.5 sprigs fresh thyme, bruised
  
• 1.5 sprigs fresh rosemary, bruised
  
• 1 bay leaf
  
• 1/2 lemon: juice it, then add the zest
  
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  
• ½ tablespoon siracha
  
• ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  
  Add all the chicken pieces, seal it, and put it in the fridge for 12-24 hours. Flip the chicken halfway through.
  
  Create the egg/sauce mix
  
  In another medium tupperware, mix together:
  
• 3 eggs
  
• 1 cup siracha
  
• ⅔ cup water
  
  Create the dredge
  
  In my cook, I just put 2 cups self rising flour in a tupperware.
  
  Create the house seasoning
  
  Mix it together and put it into an old spice container or pizza shaker: 1 cup kosher salt ¼ cup black pepper ¼ cup garlic powder ¼ cup smoked paprika
  
  The cook
  
  Do not cook the chicken cold. You want to time it so the chicken is near room temperature when you’re adding it to the oil. I waited about 45 minutes.
  
  Add the oil to the pan. I filled mine just before ⅔ full. Bring the heat to 350, carefully monitoring using a thermometer. I had my burner at about 5.5/10.
  
  Remove the chicken from the fridge and dump the brine down the drain. Remove all of the fresh herbs from the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
  
  Season the chicken liberally on all sides with the house seasoning.
  
  Using tongs, take the chicken and dunk it into the egg/hot sauce mixture. Let it drip dry, then transfer it over to the tupperware containing the self rising flour. I did 3-4 pieces at a time. Close the container and shake. Remove the chicken from the flour and shake it to remove excess flour.
  
  Once you’re done you’ll have a big pile of chicken. Let it side for 5 minutes to allow the flour to set. Remember, you want to avoid putting cold chicken into the hot oil.
  
  Once your oil is at 350, add the chicken. If you’re doing just one chicken, you can position it so everything ends up finishing around the same time. Put the thigh meat in the middle and everything else around it, with the white meat towards the edge of the pan. Skin side down.
  
  Cook it for 10-12 minutes, then flip it. Using your meat thermometer, track the inside temperature of the chicken breast. Remove it once it reaches 165 and put it on the cookie sheet / rack (do not use paper towels!).
  
  Serve it hot. If you’re doing a bunch all at once, you can put it in the oven at 200 for a little while until it’s ready to serve.

I think you could make cheap snack bars with things like oats, (almond) milk, pretzels, seeds (pumpkin, chia, sunflower), protein mix, chocolate, maple syrup (or honey), maybe something like cranberries. Basically mix that in a bowl and then spread it out on a pan and bake it.

also madras lentils are really tastey, though amazon is not where to buy them for cheap. just basically rice and beans that are microwavable are good choices.

personally I really like cereal (like cereals that are grains and nuts), and bananas go well with cereal.

hmm, thats all i got. But I second werewolfgirl34's like to vegan sandwiches. they all look good honestly.

Blargh I found something one penny over!

The closest I have without going over is this which is five cents under! Thanks for the contest :)

Either way, Macaroni and Cheese is always a good thing to have on hand! And games are always fun! :)

My lifesaver has been Cindy's Balsamic Vinaigrette It is DELICIOUS and I put it everything! They also have a Vegan Thousand Island you may like too! I usually take sliced bell peppers and some Cindy's to dip it in (so you can digest all that fibrous goodness) as a quick snack. Apples and almond butter are yummy, and microwavable lentils similar to these can make for a good snack when you want a little more than just a fruit or veggie.

Hi -- here are some things you might add, based on what you say you like:

Peanut butter: http://www.amazon.com/Creamy-Peanut-Butter-Twin-Ounce/dp/B00061ETX2/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1419134519&sr=8-10&keywords=peanut+butter

Jelly (grape, but there are other kinds): http://www.amazon.com/Welchs-Concord-Grape-Jelly-jars/dp/B0046ZD6LK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1419134732&sr=8-3&keywords=jelly

Nutella: http://www.amazon.com/Nutella-Chocolate-Hazelnut-Spread-35-3oz/dp/B008IGB0QQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1419134619&sr=1-2&keywords=nutella

mac and cheese: http://www.amazon.com/Kraft-Macaroni-Cheese-7-25-oz-Boxes/dp/B0019RLJV2/ref=pd_bxgy_gro_text_z

Pasta (there are others, but this seemed like a lot for the money, at least at first glance, and given that we're talking Amazon Prime): http://www.amazon.com/Barilla-Pasta-Rotini-Farfalle-Value/dp/B003N9HMQ0/ref=sr_1_34?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1419134819&sr=1-34&keywords=pasta

Pasta sauce: http://www.amazon.com/Barilla-Pasta-Sauce-Variety-Ounce/dp/B00FQGP20Q/ref=sr_1_47?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1419134819&sr=1-47&keywords=pasta

Parmesan cheese (because pasta!): http://www.amazon.com/Milanos-Parmesan-Cheese-Grated-Ounce/dp/B00B1OWX2M/ref=sr_1_9?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1419135159&sr=1-9&keywords=parmesan+cheese

There are lots of others; these are just thoughts. They're things you say you like, and honestly, I'd rather buy them than Pringles (for one thing, they are much more yummy.) Let me now if you update it; in any case, happy holidays1

SUMMER NOW PLZ

It was 75 here the other week and then snowing 2 days later... So done with winter lol.

Anyways, 2 songs!

First one :)

2nd one! I would do anything for you by Foster the people!


If I won, I would love some food :p

Thanks for the contest!

Indispensable when really you could just say eat fish and chicken and you're gucci. Casein protein (milks, yogurts) are great for keeping yourself protein saturated between major meal breaks (sleeping). Chicken and fish is good for meals. After hitting your protein goal (e.g., .8g/lb which is more than enough) hit your calorie goal with the addition of other macros if you'd like (fat/carbs) and you're good to go.

Assuming you're in good shape and your blood pressure is controlled (most athletes), things like salt are pretty irrelevant. Which is good, since easy forms of chicken (e.g., canned) tend to be high in salt. Unless you're intaking an absurd amount of salt you'll just piss it out with a reasonable water intake anyways. This makes for easy meal preparation since you can allocate canned chicken, combine with rice and flavor enhancer (e.g., sriracha) to do a really good job of controlling your diet.

Edit: Yes, canned chicken is a real thing in the good ole US of A. To me it's better (though more expensive) than cooking a few pounds of chicken every Sunday for the week, but that's a cheaper, equivalent method.

I'd switch to buying the Kirkland canned chunk chicken breast instead of tuna. 210 calories per can, mix with mayo and it's just as good as tuna, plus you don't have to worry about mercury, which can be an issue if you eat a lot of tuna.

For snacks, I like buying raw almonds in bulk and roasting them in the oven myself. Very Calorie dense, healthy fats, relatively low carbs (not carb free though). Jerky is great, but like you said, really expensive. You could look into making it in bulk in the oven (or buying a dehydrator if you are super committed).

Thanks! It's a quick fix to rid us of Hangry attacks lol. They love adding their own soy sauce and personalizing it to their liking.

I did a quick search & I believe this is the brand. I'm sure yippy found find it or something similar at an international market. Their Udon noodles are great in stir fries too.

Edit: Found this on Amazon! Hakubaku Organic Ramen, 9.5-Ounce - Pack of 8

So this brand I'm actually not sure of because my Japanese is super rusty and I can't read it lol! But she did buy me two packs and honestly, all of the instant tonkotsu ramen I've had has been great, no matter what the brand. As long as it has an oil packet with the seasonings and good noodles, it gets a pass from me.

Previously, I ordered this brand from Amazon and it was amazing too.

Thank you! Another option: If you go to www.camelcamelcamel.com, you can set up an Amazon alert to email you know when this one...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GZS9Q6

Goes on sale (though right now it's $2.50/can on Prime, which is good). Last October, they messed something up and it went to $2.79 for 12 cans by mistake. Got 2 cases for around $6 shipped.

I love camelcamelcamel. :)

Edit: Sorry OP - didn't mean to hijack! :) Can't wait to try those hemp hearts too!

Best instant ramen I've ever had is Nissin Raoh Tonkotsu ramen. You can get it from Amazon here.



Then get this pair of bowls.

Then, go to the store and get some eggs, green onion, a few thick cuts of pancetta (like 1/4 inch), wood ear mushrooms, nori, soy sauce, and mirin. If you can't find mirin at the store, you can also order it from Amazon!

Do up the eggs like this.

Slice the green onion really fine, like 2mm slices. Slice at a 45 degree angle.

Throw the pancetta in a skillet with a bit of vegetable oil. After it starts to sizzle, drop 2 tbsp of soy sauce and mirin (each) into the pan. Once the pancetta is carmelized (you still want it to be a little floppy), remove from heat/set aside.

Get some water to a boil and then add the wood ear mushrooms. Cook for about 3 minutes (they cook fast). Drain/rinse the mushrooms in cold water, then slice them thin, about 1/4 inch. Set aside.

Cook ramen according to package instructions. Immediately after plating (while it's still too hot to eat), add your toppings: 1 egg (sliced in half), 2-3 pieces of pancetta, nori, green onion, and mushrooms to taste. Let the bowl cool with the toppings in it for a minute or so, then dig in.

That's how I do my "too lazy to get to a ramen shop" ramen. Total prep/cook time is less than 20 minutes.

Also, remember that the best bowls of ramen are the ones you eat next to each other. Happy noodling!

I made keto Louisiana "red beans" and "rice" with sausage! Sorry for the low picture quality. The recipe is a bit involved, but I like my keto meals with some complexity.

-1/2 onion, diced

-1/2 red or green bell pepper, diced

-1 jalapeño pepper, cored, seeded, & minced (optional)

-2 cloves garlic, minced

-1lb cooked smoked sausage links, sliced (I found a brand that has 1 carb per link. You could also use shrimp and/or chicken)

-1 cup chicken broth (or water + bouillon)

-15oz can black soy beans, drained and rinsed (I used these https://www.amazon.com/Eden-Organic-Black-Beans-15-Ounce/dp/B000GZS9Q6 )

-1 bay leaf

-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

-1/2 tsp dried thyme

-1/4 tsp dried sage

-2 tsp dried parsley

-1 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning (like Tony C's)

-Salt & pepper to taste

-24oz riced cauliflower (I used 2x 12oz bags of the frozen Trader Joe's brand)

-Avocado oil, butter, or lard for sautéing

-Xanthan gum (optional)

1. Spread cauliflower rice out on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and put in the oven @ 300 degrees to dry out while prepping other ingredients, up to 30 minutes. If using frozen, it does not need to be thawed first
   
2. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño in oil over medium heat in a 2qt pot until softened, then stir in minced garlic
   
3. Add sliced sausage and sauté until heated through (make sure it's the pre-cooked kind)
   
4. Add broth, beans, and spices. Stir to combine
   
5. Simmer over medium-low heat for 20-30mins or until liquid is reduced. You can sprinkle a pinch of xanthan gum in if you want the liquids thicker
   
6. When the mixture is almost done simmering, heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and stir/sauté continuously for around 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste
   
7. Put cauliflower rice in a bowl, pour sausage/beans mixture on top (remove bay leaf first) and enjoy!
   
   Yield: 4 servings @ 8g net carbs each (would only be 6g net carbs if you use a zero-carb meat/protein. You could cut another 1-2 carbs per serving if you leave out the onions & peppers, but it would definitely change the overall taste.)

For more traditional style ramen, I’m a big fan of the Nissin Demae Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu. Only two season packs (powdered soup stock and the black garlic oil), but nice and rich, and relatively inexpensive. The Nissin Raoh tonkotsu ramen is also really good, if a bit more expensive.

Ive never seen that flavor before but according to Maruchan's website, they still make it in the "bowl" version.

I just bought a case of these though.
https://www.amazon.com/Nissin-Demae-Garlic-Instant-Noodles/dp/B00CORJU5S

They're pretty good for when I'm looking for a quick fix.

I recommend starting at Amazon and just seeing if you can find what you want online. Maruchan's website also has a "Contact Us" section. Could always send them an email. Maybe they'll ship you a case.

Hey. For my US-based keto fam, here are some food deal:

Tuna deal at Amazon for those interested.


Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna (Light Tuna), 5 oz Cans (Pack of 12)

--> Final price: $16.86 (Reg. $33.72) when you use code: 50FISH4CHNGE

• This makes each tuna can $1.40. As price comparison, Target sells one can for $3.99.
  
  
  
• Code also works on Albacore and when you do Subscribe & Save. If you do Subscribe & Save, you unlock an extra 5% off (up to 15% off if you have 5 Subscribe & Save items already.)
  
  
  
  Target also has 20% Off Fresh Ground Beef Cartwheel
  
  
  
• Cartwheel expires on 9/8/2018
  
  
• Click on link above to add it to your Target account.
  
  
• To access Cartwheel, download Target app on your smartphone. To find Cartwheel on the app,go to "Wallet". Have cashier scan the barcode and 20% off will automatically deduct at checkout.
  
  
• Limit 4 items per transaction.

> 0.8 grams of protein per pound of lean bodyweight should suffice

I agree, I've seen this number in plenty of places. Just wondering why multiple servings of protein powder instead of whole foods, I guess? I tend to limit my intake to one serving a day, but at the end of the day that's personal preference. Again, nuts, eggs, tofu, meat replacements are other good sources.

>Problem with beans, black soybeans or otherwise, is that they're way too high in carbs - otherwise, I would love to.

Black soy beans only have 1 gram net carb. They're great for veggie keto. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GZS9Q6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_HcmZxb4MVJ9T3

>Also, could you expand on why evening is a "weird place" for it?

Re: bulletproof coffee. I've been doing IF as well, I definitely get not drinking it in the morning. Usually people use bullet proof coffee as a tool to stave off hunger for a long time. It seems like a weird place to use those calories, since you'll likely be eating a large meal soon after. Why not include real food for those calories? I think that's why it feels strange. Maybe a fat bomb after dinner? Or some extra cheese with all that veg?

If you still want to do a bulletproof coffee, maybe after lunch to get you to dinner?

>I've never heard that yogurt is something to worry about and now I've heard it twice.

It IS only 7 grams of carbs, but straight from sugar. That is pretty indulgent, considering it's nearly half your carbs for the day. Also having something with that much sugar can cause more sugar cravings and more hunger, which is worse (in my experience) earlier in the day. Maybe try cottage cheese instead?

My new favorite discovery is black bean spaghetti. I saw it at Costco and figured it was worth a shot.

At first, it reminded me of rubber bands. But then I got used to it and realized it's actually pretty good! It's much more filling than regular pasta, and can be used in a lot of different dishes. It's a nice break from spaghetti squash!

The sauces are pretty easy to find, any Asian grocery will have them or any grocery store with a decent Asian section.

Alternatively:

Hoisin sauce

Sweet chili sauce

Sriracha sauce

Thai peanut sauce For some reason Amazon only has this in a 12 pack. I'm actually OK with that. ;^)

1. legume soups (green split pea is my current fave).
   
2. [this FUCKING AMAZING pasta.] (http://www.amazon.com/Explore-Asia-Organic-Black-Spaghetti/dp/B0078DU1CY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406836758&sr=8-1&keywords=black+bean+pasta)
   
3. throw seasoning on your greek yogurt (garlic and onion, for instance) for some awesome "veggie dip" or "chunky salad dressing"
   
4. quest bars (19-20 grams of protein a pop).
   
5. learn to make quiches for non-breakfast egg dishes. bonus points if you can make ramen/noodle soup with boiled egg using the pasta linked to above. (working on it, haven't figured it out).
   
6. especially in the summer, learn to make a good ceviche. usually chopping up tomatoes, red onions, and cilantro and throwing in a splash of lime will do it, but you can throw in some jalapeño or chipotle to give it a kick too.
   
7. lox. great breakfast/lunch/snack ingredient. cut up some apple/pear melon, add a little olive oil, pepper and capers and voilá.

I've been reading up on curry for the last hour and it's truly a fascinating tale of culinary history. It's so crazy that we have this word, that everyone thinks is a word from India that refers to their food and spice, yet is actually a western word to describe said food and spice. And somehow it spread all over the world. Then we have places like Thailand where their word for curry is one thing and we call it curry, and in neighboring Indonesia they have dishes that are literally called curry/kare.

Thanks, British empire!

BTW I absolutely agree American chili could fall under curry. I guess it depends on how you define curry though. I have a friend who claims to hate Indian food, but loves chili and this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Tasty-Bite-Indian-Lentils-Microwaveable/dp/B0007R9L4M

She actually calls it chili and I always make it a point to remind her it's Indian food. :D

Seoul Asian Market and Cafe at 1005 Rittiman Rd #101, San Antonio, TX 78218 they sell microwavable sticky rice that is ready in 90 seconds. Or alternatively you can order the same thing on Amazon.

​

https://smile.amazon.com/CJ-Hetbahn-Cooked-Gluten-Free-Microwaveable/dp/B003U97L1Y/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=microwavable%2Brice&qid=1562383677&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1

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Be sure to open a small opening in the package before microwaving. It comes out perfect every time.

Okay friend so this right [here ](http://www.NongShim.com/ Shin Ramyun Noodle Soup, Gourmet Spicy, 4.2 Ounce (Pack of 20) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00778B90S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FikMAbEZMZQNA)is my favorite ramen but I don't know how much spicy food you have in Norway (I'm from Southwest USA so spicy is my go to and this is spicy) so if you want something quality but not too spicy I found that [this one is really good](http://www.Maruchan.com/ Yakisoba Teriyaki Beef , 4.00 Oz., Pack of 8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0025UOMZM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3kkMAbDG7SNXZ) and [this one](http://www.Sapporo.com/ Ichiban Noodle Instant Bag, Original, 3.5 Ounce (Pack of 24) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AH778M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nmkMAbASTY94S) is a favorite of mine too!

I do cilantro and sliced green (spring) onion. I also have bean spouts to add at the end. Plus a soft boiled egg is always amazing.

Also tom yum ramen is also easily the best imo and cheap as well.

Looks good. If you want to look at the micronutrient breakdown, you can plug all of this in cron-o-meter and see if you're over/under any particular vitamins.

You must like the black bean spaghetti! I hadn't heard of it. Which one do you eat? I looked up a couple and the macros on this one are interesting. More protein than carbs. I guess the processing removes some of the carbs? The macros on this one are more like normal black beans.

If interested also check out black soy beans (link)

I use them in my chili all the time and work out very well.

You could also try cutting out the diced tomatos and add in a jar of salsa. That's another thing I do for my chili with great success.

Maybe a bit late to a response but this one is really good if you like black garlic with your tonkotsu. You could always just not put it on though, the broth is good plain. http://www.amazon.com/Nissin-Demae-Garlic-Instant-Noodles/dp/B00CORJU5S

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nissin-Garlic-Tonkotsu-Flavour-Instant/dp/B00CORJU5S/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1543102360&sr=8-1&keywords=black+garlic+tonkotsu if you want some, they have other flavours/bbrands as well. Great for someone like me stuck where the only noodles are pot and super

I can't believe nobody has said this but Tasty Bite has a bunch of different Indian/Thai pouches that are pretty low calorie and very filling. The lentils one is my go-to but they are all pretty good of the ones I've had. I usually get a big pack at Costco. Also if you want to make it a full meal you can add rice.

https://www.amazon.com/Tasty-Bite-Indian-Lentils-Microwaveable/dp/B0007R9L4M

IndoMie Ramen

This is an Indonesian Ramen brand and I’ve loved every flavor I’ve tried so far. They’re way better than the usual Nissin ramen. The Mi Goreng line is actually supposed to be prepared similar to chow mein, like cooking and frying the noodles in spices provided but I’ve found luck making it normally as well.

-Mi Goreng Fried Noodles
Fried Noodles on Amazon

-Mi Goreng Satay Flavor
Satay Noodles on Amazon

-Mi Goreng Hot and Spicy Flavor
Hot and Spicy Noodles on Amazon

-Mi Goreng Fried CUP of Noodles
Fried Cup of Noodles on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Indomie-Mi-Goreng-Instant-Noodle/dp/B00HXIXWKM

These come with separate sauce / oil / seasoning packages and are fucking delicious and about 50cents (or less in bulk) in asian grocery stores around north america. I eat them pretty much every day with an egg some tofu and green onion for breakfast and/or dinner.

There's a purple version that is rare to find that is super spicy and is my favourite...

Oh wow that's a tough one, I love meegoreng , potato noodle , Samyang Curry , chagang and maybe neoguri hopefully I didn't mess up any of those links.

Like aipotsyd mentioned go for the chunk light or for even lower mercury try the skipjack tuna. I think they advise you can safely have 3 cans a week of that type of tuna, but recommend only one can of albacore. The larger the tuna, the higher on the food chain and that is supposed to equal higher mercury levels or something like that.

I personally like the Wild Planet skipjack....

http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Planet-Sustainably-Caught-Skipjack/dp/B001SB8AZC

there is a product that you can buy. it is stored in the pantry no refrigeration required. it's meatless, vegan and still really good! they are called Madras Lentils. they can be found in the grocery store. and sometimes Costco will carry them. Much cheaper at Costco. you can get a box of 9 packs for $10. Here is a link

[Madras Lentils]
(https://www.amazon.com/Tasty-Bite-Indian-Entrée-Lentils/dp/B0007R9L4M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488163873&sr=8-1&keywords=madras+lentils)

they are good as a bowl of chili, in tacos, nachos, and on hot dogs or hamburgers for chili burgers or dogs.


Another idea is when you cook to make more than you are going to eat so that you have leftovers. for instance, Rotisserie chicken. after dinner. pick the chicken clean. now you have meat for soup, casseroles, burritos, enchiladas, etc...

Ground beef, can be made into meatloaf sliced and frozen. sloppy joe sauce can be frozen, Salisbury steaks also can be made ahead and made into meals and frozen. would make great lunches or dinners.


Cooked ground beef, you can make again taco seasoned meat, for tacos nachos, burritos etc. also you can make sloppy joes, hamburger gravy etc.


[Sloppy Joes]
(https://www.copymethat.com/r/VNiVafA/ms-sloppy-joes/)

[Hamburger Gravy]
(https://www.copymethat.com/r/Ltrnn4g/hamburger-gravy/)

No problem, also Black Bean Spaghetti is awesome too!

Egg whites are pretty versatile too, I bake them in jumbo muffin tins for 35min @ 350 with beans and spinach. I place the muffins on a bed of quinoa / spinach / hot sauce / taco seasoning / avocado and it's delicious! Scrambled eggs are also very easy to make quickly.

Depends on what you want.


Soup based #2 for me: MARUTAI Hakata Nagahama Tonkotsu anything from MARUTAI is AMAZING


Instant Indomie #1 for me: Mi GorenG almost anything from indomie is really good.


Spice and pure sadistic heat: Samyang Extra Spicy

I hope this helps. :)

EDIT

Read your post again, i missed the mark. To import food in general from japan i use this site

I haven't clicked on the link either, but here's my thoughts:
Get a couple cases of MREs, a couple flats of bottled water. Use them on roadtrips, day hikes, etc, get a replacement case/flat when the first runs out. Maybe look into a water purifier and camping stove that can use multiple types of fuel such as MSR International.


A 5 gallon can of gasoline, or maybe a couple of them if you have need, be sure to add a stabilizer for long term storage. Use it for your lawn mower/small jobs so that it eventually gets used up and replaced.


Keep a can with a wad of 20s stashed somewhere out of the way, maybe dip into it time to time when you'd rather save a trip to an ATM and replenish it when you've had a good week.


Stock your medicine cabinet with basic first aid stuff: various sizes of band-aids, ace bandage/splint, space blanket, aspirin, ibuprofen, claritin, small scissors, water purification tablets. If you have medical needs, not sure if you'll be able to double up on your prescription. But also get a 1st aid kit, double up on your 1st aid supplies, and keep a portable version either in your car/truck glove box, or somewhere where you spend most of your time when not at home (office/work).

Ichiban, as the name states is the best in terms of quality. I buy maruchan because it is 15-20 cents a square, the cats eat more per meal than I. Any long noodle will do , but you may want to make your own noodles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5btsfB7Yaos

intructables.com/id/How-to-make-REAL-Japanese-ramen-from-scratch/

True ramen is like chess, to fully master it it will take several life times.

I eat a variation- UNFILTERED v olive oil, capers, fresh lemon juice. I also can't recommend this variety of tuna enough. Amazon Prime is the cheapest way to go, tastes amazing & far less "fishy" (& I love fish,) and this smaller tuna species accumulates less heavy metals than other, larger species.

Was just there at the end of may and went to the one in Ueno.

https://imgur.com/a/QTA2Yi8

I had quite a lot of ramen while I was there but nothing could touch Ichiran. They don't mess around over there.

I did bring back some of their pre made packs and can confirm that the only difference between the 2 is that Japan ichiran is fresh. The pre made stuff is amazing if you want to try it out.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077T7HC88/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ehIrDbW9WXQ25

As an Asian who likes spicy food, I recommend Indomie noodles. La Mian curry noodles are great as well but pretty expensive.

Ooh, so the bowl kind actually comes with the toppings on the label? I've been buying the packets, which have soup base and some kimchi (I think?) flakes.

My current fave is this mi goreng There's like 5 separate sauce packets, and I love opening and combining all of them

This ish right here.


Important though:

1. Specifically this flavor. I've tried a few others and eh.
   
   
   
2. Drain the water after microwaving/boiling, it's definitely a fried noodle dish rather than noodle soup.
   
   
   I'm in love with these things oh my god.

I was completely underwhelmed. Now if you want an amazing instant noodle you have to get ahold of this shit: https://www.amazon.com/Nissin-Demae-Garlic-Instant-Noodles/dp/B00CORJU5S

It’s fucking DELICIOUS

The best way to gain weight on a budget is to just eat more cheap foods. Go to the bulk foods section and load up on everything. Next in line is your high carb foods; oats, potatoes and fruits, especially if you're juicing your fruits. If you feel like you just can't eat anymore than you'll need to look at ways of increasing the caloric density of your foods. Which means eating more fatty and processed foods; nuts, seeds and avocados, fake meats and cheeses, cereals, protein bars, shots of olive oil. Don't do that last one. But these tend be a little to a lot more expensive, but you can find some really delicious and inventive foods that aren't too expensive. Like these black bean noodles! Also I'm not an athlete or anything so go check out /r/veganfitness for some advice from people that do this everyday.

Black soy beans can be used in place of black beans anywhere you like. They are the only keto-friendly bean that I know of. (An equivalent amount of black beans would have 24g net carbs.) Put them in some keto-friendly chili with beefy crumble to up the protein, eat them with tofu/eggs in a scramble, make a Mexican-inspired bean dip out of them and eat with veggies or cheese chips... Tons of options for them! :)

I always got this brand, and I found it at health food stores as well as big chain grocery stores that have a decent natural foods selection.

Schmad on my add on

I would be able to use this sriracha sauce on top of deliciously prepared, gourmet ramen, which was made by heating up the water with this teapot.

Thanks for the contest! :)

First off, the type of Ramen you get makes a difference. If all I have access to is a standard grocery store, I'll go for the chili, oriental or roast chicken flavor. But most of the time I get my ramen at the asian market where they have way more brands/flavors to chose from than Maruchan. My fav is Indomie Mi Goreng Instant Noodle which has 2 sets of flavor packets in it: one that's the seasoning powder and fried onions, the second is a 3 pack of seasoning oil, sweet soy sauce, and chili sauce.

Second, I typically keep little homemade frozen packages of chopped veggies on hand for throwing into omelets or ramen, so I'll usually add that and a soft boiled egg. Ramen is mostly a soft boiled egg delivery device for me.

I'm with you there. But, you can make your own refried beans out of these beans and they taste great! Then you can make these tortillas and you could have an amazing bean burrito that's around 4 or 5 carbs. And that's if you load it up with beans.

Not sure. I do know its available online pretty easily. Amazon ships to pretty much everywhere.

http://www.amazon.com/Huy-Fong-Sriracha-Chili-Bottle/dp/B0002PSOJW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450732481&sr=8-2&keywords=Siracha

If you don't use the packet anyways, you should look into various types of noodles. You might enjoy egg noodles or udon or somen. There's fresh ramen noodles as well, they're probably healthier for you. Something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007WQCENQ/

I buy these bean-only noodles: https://www.amazon.com/Explore-Asia-Organic-Spaghetti-7-05-Ounce/dp/B0078DU1CY

Not necessarily low calorie, but very high fiber and protein. They taste good, better than any other pasta replacement in my opinion.

Just a fyi, they sell these at my local supermarket and at walmart near me and is a good substitute to black beans and taste great imo.


https://www.amazon.com/Eden-Organic-Black-Beans-15-Ounce/dp/B000GZS9Q6

Just a note, check out Black Soy Beans. They're the only beans I've found that work with keto and they're delicious! For a 1/2 cup serving, they have 8g carbs with 7g fiber for a total of 1g net carbs!

Also, be sure to check out /r/vegetarianketo for recipe ideas as well (making substitutions as needed).

Prima Taste's Laksa: https://www.amazon.com/Prima-Taste-Laksa-Mian-185g/dp/B00B5NOPT8/
is one of my favorite. It's like curry ramen, so delicious and flavorful!

Also, if you're not feeling broth-y, try Indomie's Mi Goreng https://www.amazon.com/Indomie-Mi-Goreng-Instant-Noodle/dp/B00HXIXWKM/ Another one of of my favorite

Ichiran's instant noodles are insanely good. If you are a noodle nut, grab a pack of these. Best noodles I've had outside of japan.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077T7HC88/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Best tip I can give you is to not buy Ramen brand. Buy [these]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QFOXTS). They taste ten times better and come with the flavor packet plus a chili powder packet and grease packet. You can get them online or at an asian market near you. You will not be disappointed!

Try some of this pasta. It's pretty tasty and packed full of protein with a decently low amount of carbs.

Husband and I live on this in the winter. We make pasta bake casseroles and layer the pasta (I found it best to layer vs mix sauce right in as normal) with ground beef, low carb tomato sauce, and cheese over and over and bake it in the oven. Should be easy to sub in lots of veggies!

Holy crap, are you serious? 50 dollars is a lot of money. That's loads of food.

I'd say I could make these last a long time:

The 52 count oatmeal
http://amzn.com/B000O9WEY2


The 15 pack of kraft mac and cheese
http://amzn.com/B0019RLJV2


The 12 pack of Big Beef Ravioli
http://amzn.com/B003XUJ3RK

Those would last me a good long time. Especially the oatmeal. I can make that last for ages. I'll leave it up to your discretion though as well. I've had mac and cheese with just water and it's really not the worst thing in the world. Certainly better than nothing! Thank you so, so much!

Bump! because...
Although the seller has caught on to the sudden demand for black bean noodles on Amazon (£37? runs fast away), the others - mung bean fettucine and soybean spaghetti (this one has a weird picture of dog food for some reason) are still £18! Both have only 6 carbs each, only one more than the black bean noodles, and just as much protein!

So do not be alarmed, ladies and gentleketoes, for help is at hand!

gallops away

If he just has to have some sort of beans, black soy beans are super low carb and a great replacement!

https://amazon.com/Eden-Organic-Black-Beans-15-Ounce/dp/B000GZS9Q6/

These are my favorite ramen noodles. Perhaps not the healthiest, but they're delicious

https://www.amazon.com/Indomie-Mi-Goreng-Instant-Noodle/dp/B00HXIXWKM

> What do you love the most about your new home?

Snow and Climate

I came from a tropical country, passed by the Equator, day/night cycle is always stable, there's only 2 season : dry & rainy season. Average temperature around 27-30 Celsius.

Enter UK, 4 seasons, different day/night cycle each season, and Daylight Savings Time. First winter was rough, I had to wear a quad layer clothing in order to survive the near-zero temperature outside. Now it's spring and I'm sweating on 15 degree Celsius (that's already freezing in Indonesia).

 

> Favourite indonesian and british dish?

Indonesian dish? Top pick :

• Sauteed Kale (local name Kangkung, also called water spinach, swamp cabbage, or morning glory)
  
• Fried Tempeh
  
• Sambal Terasi (Fishcake hot sauce)
  
  Put three of them in front of me and I'm a happy man. Total cost of that food should be around 4 Pounds for 1 servings here in UK, in Indonesia its MUCH cheaper, less than 1 Pounds for 4 servings.
  
  As for one thats easily available worldwide, I think it's Indomie Goreng. IMO, that's the best Instant Noodle in my Country.
  
  As for British Dish, I can't say much, haven't found any british-specific dish here. And if there's any, I doubt I can eat it since I only eat halal meat and can't consume any alcohols (you can call it inconvenient but I've lived with it since I was born, so no big deal xD)

Korean markets sell microwavable rice. Pronounced "het-bon"

Can also be ordered from Amazon.

It goes without saying that you can get super creative with rice. Was a huge deal for me since it's a staple item and no stove in the dorms.

https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Planet-Sardines-Virgin-Lightly/dp/B003H7YHUW/ I got the sardines, they sound awesome. Big, fatty, meat only, and clean.

They don't make good baked beans, but black soy beans are low carb and pretty darn good. Not sure if the carb count is in the link, but they are low carb. Source: We did a super low carb diet under a doctor's supervision for my daughter to try to control her seizures https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000GZS9Q6/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

Edit to add the nutritional label I found online http://www.edenfoods.com/store/images/products/nlea/103050.gif

Explore-Asia-Organic-Spaghetti 25g of protein per 2oz serving. To put that in perspective, 1bowl is about 6oz. One of the best tasting highest protein foods I have found. Learned about it on reddit from another user.

Edit: Here is the full nutritional label: read the left one (the one on the right is for a recommend recipe)

I had a 3-cup (cooked) black and decker rice cooker that could go down to half a cup (raw) pretty reliably, though the bottom would sometimes be a bit crisp if I didn't turn in off right after the rice was finished. It was like $20 for the cooker, I think.

If you don't eat rice super often, maybe try these. The portion size is quite good, and so is the taste/consistency. I'm not sure about the starch issue though.

Oh right, shipping is crazy expensive in the US. Goods don't have to travel far in the UK so shipping tends to be pretty cheap. We often get 'free delivery' where it's included in the price.

If you factor in shipping It's probably not worth it. They're far far better than any of the big brand stuff, but it's still ramen at the end of the day. It can't beat a properly prepared Sunday Roast with Yorkshire Puds. If you see any instore though, definitely give it a try.

https://www.amazon.com/Indomie-Instant-Fried-Noodles-Spicy/dp/B000VSDA3A/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1496456297&sr=1-1&keywords=INDOMIE+SPICY

I don't think it is a good price, shipping appears to be $10 flat. less than two years ago I was paying $2.50 shipped per meal, and that included the heater, seasonings, wipe, etc. Note however they were NOT vetted to have future inspection dates like these. Mine just had manufacture dates, and they were 2+ years old by the time I got them. I eventually ate them all though, and they were fine.

if you buy two cases here, it works out to about $5.83 per meal. too rich for my blood. they are very convenient, but for the price they are asking, you can buy the same thing on amazon for the same price ($60 + $15 shipping vs $65 + $10 shipping): https://www.amazon.com/MRE-MEALS-MILITARY-FACTORY-SEALED/dp/B00JVTPVYQ

I can wait until I have a need to make my purchase.

EDIT - $62 shipped if you have prime: https://www.amazon.com/Meals-Ready-Genuine-Military-Surplus/dp/B005I5ML36/

If you can't find any, feel free to pm me an address and I can send you a packet next time I go to the post office. (: I have them stockpiled hahaha. Oh an also, Mama noodles are my favorite ramen noodles, so much better than Maruchan or Top Ramen or any of that nonsense. It's also only 260 calories! 63% of your sodium but what are you going to do.

You can add some soybeans to your diet perhaps! They taste awesome in taco, salad, chilli etc
Here is the amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Eden-Organic-Black-Beans-15-Ounce/dp/B000GZS9Q6?th=1
and try Isopure Zero carb for smoothies and waffles. I made zero carb cookies with Isopure which had 11 protein and 57 Kcal!

OK so this one is a little more complicated. I use the same chicken as the curry.

1. Heat up butter in a pan, add diced mushrooms (baby bellas), garlic and red peppers.
   
2. When mushrooms are near done, add onions - season.
   
3. Add chicken, cook until warm.
   
4. remove food into a bowl - reserve the liquid.
   
5. add a little more butter (we use butter twice, so be careful how much you use.)
   
6. You need to make a roux
   

• and some chicken stock in another pan.
  
• melt the new butter in the old pan then sprinkle flour a little bit at a time, stirring it in before adding more.
  
• stir and heat until the roux turns brown. When it starts to turn brown, it will turn dark VERY FAST - you need to pay attention here.
  
• add the chicken stock (should be around a slow boil now) a little bit at a time, stirring into the butter/four mixture. (if you have a stainless steel pan, or coated wisk, use the wisk). The more chicken stock you add, the thinner the sauce - I like it somewhat thick.
  

7. Add the chicken/mushroom/onion mixture back in, season, stir and simmer for 1-2 mins.
   
   It's hard to see, but I like to put it on a bed of brown rice and lentils (I use half a package per tray). I also usually eat it with some laughing cow cheese.
   
   
   As for amounts, I believe it was 1200g of chicken, 350g of baby bellas, 142g of onions, 3 tsp of butter.
   
   ~490 calories per serving with 54g of protein

That's good, but I've ordered stuff back in the more broke days from Amazon that was better.

Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Indomie-Goreng-Instant-Noodle-Packaging/dp/B00HXIXWKM

Try Amazon.co.uk or amazon.de, they might ship there :)

Edit:

Here ya go mate, order her a whole bunch :)

Are driving tuna towards extinction and drastically harming other ocean life part of that appeal? You had better be getting canned light tuna at a minimum to reduce your mercury. I'm not saying you need to overpay for any brand but get quality certified tuna, you get what you pay for otherwise. I endorse this particular brand because I've had it and it checks out. Expensive yes. http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Planet-Skipjack-Light-5-Ounce/dp/B001SB8AZC/ref=pd_sbs_gro_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1T99TZC3VD0T88YH7X2S

The Tasty Bites meals are good, you can reheat them on a stove without adding water. My favorite is the Madras Lentils.

http://www.amazon.com/Tasty-Bite-Madras-Lentils-10-Ounce/dp/B0007R9L4M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453392134&sr=8-1&keywords=tasty+bite

You can't get cheaper than this. That's about a pound ($1.33) a box! There aren't many cheese mongers around (and in the US they will sell "artesenal" cheese at huge markups). Trust me, the only thing cheaper are ramen noodle packets.

These are the two I typically buy:

https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-populer-ICHIRAN-instant-tonkotsu/dp/B077T7HC88

https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-populer-ICHIRAN-instant-noodles/dp/B00LEOVKVE

They're very, very good compared to any other instant I've had. Granted you'll never have fresh-from-Ichiran, but having been to the Fukuoka location and buying these, it's easily the next-best thing.

We just emptied our bottle of sriracha. My favorite food is sushi!

Thanks for the contest!

Kevala Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 9lb / 1 Gallon $60 shipped

Wild Planet Wild Skipjack Light Tuna, 5-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)

Cashews Whole Raw 3 Pounds

Brazil Nuts

Nature's Gate Natural Toothpaste, Creme de Peppermint, 6-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 6) $18 which is a huge steal

Thor's Hammer (1000 tablets pure chlorella/spirulina blend), Raw Power Organics brand

Seek out the bean pastas and replace some carbs with them, they clock in 25g protein a serving.

But yeah, I snack on greek yogurt, cottage cheese, canned tuna (makes a good dip or salad). Chicken/turkey breast sausage is pretty good, or just make patties or meatballs yourself for something cheaper. I also make chocolate/peanutbutter protein balls (there's various recipes online, but pick one that has a couple scoops of whey in it)

> http://www.amazon.com/Hakubaku-Organic-Ramen-9-5-Ounce-Pack/dp/B007WQCENQ

Yes, that's the one. They're good noodles.

thats a bold claim... my favorite instant ramen is still Nissin Demae Black Garlic

Sliced good salami, (smoked so doesn't require fridge), oranges/tangerines don't smell bad, go to bulk section of grocer and get nuts and trail mix ingredients, Costco has these beans & lentils that you just heat up they are good, (these ones: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007R9L4M/ref=mw_dp_img?is=l), baby carrots in Tupperware with a napkin to absorb moisture, pretzels, (peanut butter to dip both in!), beef/turkey jerky, raisins.....now im hungry.

Sriracha is cock sauce. In all honestly it's actually fucking delicious cock sauce.

I'm pretty sure my sister lived on peanut butter pretzel crackers and Chipotle while in studio (undergrad and masters). But, I'd suggest a bag of apples, Tasty Bites with minute rice, and peanut butter/banana tortilla roll ups.

Just eat them straight.

Also, as an overlap of /r/Frugal, Walmart and Amazon both sell them in 12 can packs for $1.50-$2.00 a can, a lot better than the normally $2.50-$3.00 a can.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wild-Planet-Wild-Sardines-in-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-4.375-oz-Pack-of-12/44014519

https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Planet-Sardines-Virgin-Lightly/dp/B003H7YHUW/

I love explore asia's brand of edamame pasta and black bean pasta!

https://www.amazon.com/Explore-Asia-Organic-Spaghetti-7-05-Ounce/dp/B0078DU1CY

http://www.amazon.com/Huy-Fong-Sriracha-Chili-Sauce/dp/B0002PSOJW

I can't imagine a reason it wouldn't pack and travel well. And if you buy 5 bottles at a time you get free shipping.

This specific brand doesn't seem to be available anywhere online. But if you liked that flavor you might like Mama's Tom Yum or Mama's Spicy Tom Yum.

Currently a big bottle of this
but i vary if i use one up. Used to just always have Tabasco but went off it a bit as found it too sweet. Usually just grab something thats hot and on offer!

Get him some of these, trust me they're worth their weight in gold and last forever.

https://www.amazon.com/Meals-Ready-Genuine-Military-Surplus/dp/B005I5ML36

Ever tried the Sapporo Ichiban ramen? It is amazing.

Down thru the centuries, college students have spent their measly pennies on Top Ramen. And thus it is written.

[But I more highly recommend the MaMa ramen, shrimp flavor. Toss in a some chopped up leftover chicken breast and you're stylin'! $22 for 30 bags here: https://www.amazon.com/Mama-Tom-Yum-Flavour-Noodles/dp/B000QFOXTS/ref=pd_sim_325_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=40AT8P1W71HPEYP5NEC8 ]

Last week I was discussing the idea of having a sushi pizza. I kicked around the idea a little bit and decided I would do a Shaggy Dog inspired pizza. Normal pizza crust with dragon sauce (Kewpie and Rooster sauce) and cream cheese base. I did a very thin coating of sushi rice in the sauce (I'd leave this out next time) and then some green onions and shrimp. I did just enough Mozzarrella cheese to make everything gel together (about 1/3 of the amount I'd normally use). After it came out of the oven, I added slices of avacado, cucmbers and sprinkled with shredded fake crab. I found it tasted best if you let it sit for about 10 minutes.

High in calories? Black bean pasta usually has somewhere on the order of 180 kcal and 25g protein for a 56g serving. On its own that's a great protein-to-calorie ratio, much less after you add meat sauce to it.

Nissin Raoh, Tonkotsu flavor. The only instant ramen I’ve ever tried that doesn’t need anything added to it to be great. And it’s not spicy either

In the US. I can buy a case of them on Amazon for $76.75 & FREE Shipping (that's about $6.40 each).

Edit: They appear to have updated the case price to $81.70 (that's about $6.80 each)

Mi Goreng, Its not Japanese but its my favorite instant noodles.

They have them at my local upscale grocery store. But it looks like they are easily available online

I've had these before, super good

Good reviews on Amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/Explore-Asia-Organic-Black-Spaghetti/dp/B0078DU1CY/ref=pd_sim_gro_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0WH43W7HRKVB4Y5JSX6J

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004NSG8F6?pc_redir=1412005897&robot_redir=1 Costco sells this, I can't recall the exact nutrition, but it is a good pasta replacement and more protein.

http://www.amazon.com/Huy-Fong-Sriracha-Chili-Sauce/dp/B0002PSOJW

Buy some of this at your local grocery store. I put it on everything. Taste amazing with rice.

These are on Amazon and if you don't wanna make your own they do pretty well. Firm and chewy, they have the base elements in the noodle. link. No sauce pack just noodles. I have used these before for making dipping noodles in a pinch.

You can absolutely use any sort of chicken and chop it up with a food processor or something but I imagine trying to fork a full chicken breast into shredded meat would take a lot of effort and time.

Canned chicken is just a bit easier and cheaper for this dish.

you are doing it wrong. that is soup.. it is supposed to be eaten with water... ;)

instead what you will love is this bad boy:

http://www.amazon.com/Indomie-Mi-Goreng-Instant-Noodle/dp/B00HXIXWKM


those are INTENDED to be server without water... and taste like motherfucking rainbows on steroids. if you want to go commando then throw the noodles in a pan and add an raw egg to stri fry it before seasoning.


in anycase these come in jumbo sizes as well and are available in most asian supermarkets...
those are from indonesian origin
prepare your world to be rocked!!

Sardines in oil if you can find them. . Fry them up in a bunch of coconut butter and thai curry sauce -- add a shit-ton of greens and a couple of eggs and it's a party. You're also eating the super food's super food with your ass literally blowing up with Omega 3s, Turmeric and whatever the fuck is in coconut butter that is so good for you.

Is it this? http://www.amazon.com/Hakubaku-Organic-Ramen-9-5-Ounce-Pack/dp/B007WQCENQ
So $24 for 8 packages of 3 bundles? 24 bucks for 24 bundles, $1/bundle? Sounds good to me

This is mine. My non-keto SO loves it.

• 1 lb Chorizo, uncased and chopped up
  
• 1 lb Ground beef (70/30 or 80/20)
  
• 2-3 Slices of bacon
  
• 1 Onion, chopped
  
• 1 Bell pepper (green or red), chopped
  
• 2-3 jalapeños, chopped (ditch the seeds if you don't like spice)
  
• 1 can [Black Soybeans] (https://www.amazon.com/Eden-Organic-Black-Beans-15-Ounce/dp/B000GZS9Q6) - drained and rinsed - low carb!
  
• One can tomatoes with green chiles
  
• Seasoning of choice (usually equal-ish parts of chili powder, cayenne, red pepper flakes, cumin and onion powder, with salt and pepper).
  
• Cilantro (leave it out if it tastes like soap to you, weirdo)
  
• Sour Cream
  
  Cook the bacon. Remove it from the pan and cook the chorizo and ground beef in the bacon grease. Throw everything except cilantro and sour cream in a slow cooker for 8 or so hours. Top with cilantro and sour cream.
  
  In my house we call this chili "Scott can't have this, it has pork".

Try and find Mi Goreng noodles. This particular brand is fuckin delicious. Link; http://www.amazon.com/Indomie-Mi-Goreng-Instant-Noodle/dp/B00HXIXWKM

As for the egg, it wont take long to get it right. Low heat, and gently pour the egg into the pan. Pick out the shells first before they get lost in the cooked egg whites.

Dude, you need seitan in your life (75g protein/100g). Also, if you eat pasta, substitute for bean pasta that has around 20-25g protein/100g, and white rice for quinoa (white rice: ~3g protein/100g; quinoa: 14g/100g)

Add green peas (9g protein/100g, ~81kcal) or edamame (fresh soy beans, ~28g protein/100g, ~127kcal) to every meal. So much gains... :)

If this is part of her CJ CheilJedang solo endorsement deal, one wonders what's next since from what I understand, it's a multi-brand food company. Dumplings? Tofu?
Cooked Rice? Prostate health supplement?

The possibilities abound~

Here are the amazon links: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NSG8F6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_GDTQwbMKKPH19 and https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TCUM7X2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_PHTQwbRBZAW2N. Looks like the black bean one is less here

If you want to switch up your ramen game try these. I've barely eaten anything else for weeks. I think they might actually be addictive. And all of the varieties are good.

Make sure to get the liquid broth packet box with the straight noodles. There’s another instant Ichiran with curly noodles but has a soup seasoning packet. Also on Amazon for $37

I gifted on my old account, does that count?

The most important thing on my wishlist right now is probably this macaroni and cheese. It's important because I accidentally overdrafted the bank account, and I need to make sure we have enough food to last us until next Friday.

Ruger

Edit - ignore all of this (bad math)
Canned sardines ftw. Even the more expensive Wild Planet sardines are competitive as fish oil sources. 1800mg EPA+DHA per can at $2.32 per can equates to $0.013 per 100mg. Kirkland signature is $0.011 per 100mg. Plus with sardines you get protein, iron, calcium, zinc, and more. You can by cheaper sardines for a little less than half that, but the quality isn't as good IMO. Of course, you have to like eating sardines...

http://www.amazon.com/Huy-Fong-Sriracha-Chili-Sauce/dp/B0002PSOJW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=grocery&qid=1291250780&sr=8-1

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Honestly, instant ramen. Make this ramen broth without taking out the chicken at the end. Divide it into freezer containers that are about 24oz each and freeze. Purchase these ramen noodles (there's a lot...each bundle makes 2 bowls of ramen. 2 bowls per bundle, 3 bundles per pack, 8 packs in a box...48 bowls of noodles).

When you want fresh homemade ramen, take out one of your frozen broth containers and heat, cook the noodles, make some soft boiled eggs, maybe blanch some bitter greens (kale, bok choi), add some other protein. If you have all the ingredients available (and broth frozen), the process takes ~20 minutes from "oh I'm hungry" to "I'm eating homemade ramen."

this is my fav https://www.amazon.com/Indomie-Mi-Goreng-Instant-Noodle/dp/B00HXIXWKM?th=1

These ramen noodles: http://www.amazon.com/Hakubaku-Organic-Ramen-9-5-Ounce-Pack/dp/B007WQCENQ/ref=sr_1_10?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1452533022&sr=1-10&keywords=ramen

I cook them for 4 minutes, then drain and dump them into a hot cast iron skillet with a bit of olive oil. I add sriracha and a touch of braggs. Mix around a bit. Eat! Bonus points if you have sesame seeds to sprinkle on top.

Nope, but I'm looking to get some.

Does this look original to you?

From Left to Right in photo

Breakfast - Overnight Oats

1. Chia seeds 7 grams (35 Calories)
   
2. One packet of Instant oatmeal (I used this one) (130 calories)
   
3. 1/2 Cup of TJ's Vanilla Flavored Coconut Milk (40 calories)
   ---Total Macros for Breakfast (205 Calories, 7g Fat, 32g Carb, 6g Fiber, 5g Protein)
   
   Mid-morning Snack
   
4. 3 oz of Baby Carrots (35 Calories)
   
5. 3 oz of Cucumber (10 Calories) (underneath carrots in photo)
   (46 Calories, 0g Fat, 10g Carb, 3g Fiber, 2g Protein)
   
   Lunch
   
6. Black Bean Spaghetti 1oz (90 calories)
   
7. Grilled chicken 2oz ( 67 calories)
   
8. Costco Grape tomatoes 3 oz (35 Calories)
   
9. Spring organic Mix 3 oz (20 calories)
   
10. Light Sesame Ginger Dressing 1 oz (35 calories)
    
11. Cucumber 3 oz (11 Calories)
    (256 Calories, 4g Fat, 27g Carb, 10g Fiber, 31g Protein)
    
    Afternoon snack
    
12. Baby Bel cheese (50 calories)
    
13. light Swiss Miss hot coco (25 calories)
    (75 Calories, 3g Fat, 4g Carb, 1g Fiber, 8g Protein)
    
    Dinner - whole wheat pesto pasta and mozzarella dish
    (405 Calories, 15g Fat, 46g Carb, 8g Fiber, 19g Protein)
    
    Evening snack
    
14. Large Apple (110 calories)
    
15. Walnuts 14 grams (100 calories)
    Total Macros for Evening Snack
    (210 Calories, 5g Fat, 36g Carb, 6g Fiber, 4g Protein)
    
    
    Total Day Macros
    (Calories 1200, Fat 34g, Carbs 155g, Fiber 33g, Protein 68g)
    
    

• Edit #1: I'll post recipes and macros later tonight!
  
  
• Edit #2: Macros updated, Will post recipe later (I need to go make dinner for tonight!) (If my math is bad, I'm sorry in advance, it was a long day) I used MFP for calculations.
  
  
• Edit #3: Recipe
  
  
  Whole Whole Wheat Pesto Pasta and Mozzarella Dish
  
  • 7 ounces uncooked whole wheat rotini (I used Aldi Fit'n Active brand)
  
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (I used 1 bag of frozen Broccoli, just threw it in the microwave)
  
  • 1 package Knorr® Pesto sauce mix
  
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  
  • 3 Tbsp. wine vinegar (or regular)
  
  • 1 pint of cherry tomatoes [or grape tomatoes], halved
  
  • 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
  
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  
  
  DIRECTIONS
  
  

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
   
   
2. Combine Knorr® Pesto sauce mix, olive oil and vinegar in large bowl with wire whisk. Add pasta with broccoli, tomatoes, cheese, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
   

Also haven't tried these yet I read their a good replacement for los frijoles. Gonna try one can if I can find them first. Only 1 carb per serving.
https://www.amazon.com/Eden-Organic-Black-Beans-15-Ounce/dp/B000GZS9Q6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1501435207&sr=8-1&keywords=soy%2Bblack%2Bbeans&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Mama-Tom-Yum-Flavour-Noodles/dp/B000QFOXTS

Is good man.

Shin Black is the general consensus on this subreddit, and for good reason. I'm partial to Nisson Raoh myself.

I would suggest you get some of these types of noodles instead of the curly noodles which have such a meh texture to them. The soy sauce eggs look too good to be paired with that stuff!

These things are called Retort pouches, and they are amazing. One of my favorites for hiking trips is Madras Lentils.

There is a brand called Tasty Bites that makes ethnic style foods that come in an envelope and they don't need refrigeration until you open the pouch. (amazon link to one variety) do you have access to a microwave? When the roofers came to work on my house they brought their own microwave, lol.

I really like this black bean pasta

Amazon link, can also get at Costco.

So like, just buy a lifetime supply of these?

http://www.amazon.com/Meals-Ready-Genuine-Military-Surplus/dp/B005I5ML36/ref=zg_bs_7491113011_7

For those long nights during busy season.

To help smooth things out after busy season is over.

Pasta with Protein > Carbs.

http://www.amazon.com/Explore-Asia-Organic-Spaghetti-7-05-Ounce/dp/B0078DU1CY

It's expensive AF on Amazon, but look at your local grocery stores for this. I found it at mine for relatively cheap. More expensive than regular pasta, but worth it for the macros.

I am looking forward to blasting myself out of my neighborhood and exploring more of my city. It's time to be a hometown tourist in 2015.

Link.

Thank you.

Edit: added link

I would like to add cans of black soybeans.

HAHAHAHAHAA

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Though, to be specific, it should be something like the MSG packet for this instant noodles, which would turn water into the "soup broth"...

I have started substituting lentils for meat in large pots of chilli. I used to use two lbs of ground turkey breast, now I use 1 pound of turkey and around half a pound or a little more of lentils. They work very well in chilli. I got the idea because I bought these from Costco and they are very tasty.

I'm not sure about international shipping and such, but there are tons of vendors on amazon that sell it (in bulk even, which is highly recommended). Ex. I believe I've even seen it on ebay oddly enough. Yes, I went Sriracha crazy when I discovered it a year or so back.