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1. Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, Black
- Accurate, elegant, easy-to-use digital kitchen scale for your largest and smallest cooking projects - weighs up to 11.24 lbs (5100 grams) with precise graduations of 0.05 oz (1 gram).
- Automatic Unit Button instantly converts between 5 units of measurements (g, lbs, lbs:oz, oz, ml) and displays results on an easy-to-read LCD screen - e.g. easily convert 539 grams to 1.188 pounds to 1 pound 3 ounces to 19.01 ounces to 539 ml.
- Precision Tare Button calculates the net weight of your ingredients by automatically subtracting the weight of any bowl or container.
- Features a newly enlarged weighing platform finished in elegant chrome, and 2 large buttons that generate an audible click confirmation. Cleans and stores easily.
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2. Paderno World Cuisine 3-Blade Vegetable Slicer / Spiralizer, Counter-Mounted and includes 3 Stainless Steel Blades
- ORIGINAL DESIGN, BOASTING MORE THAN 15 YEARS ON THE U.S. MARKET
- Includes: 1 x Vegetable spiralizer / slicer plus 3 blades for vegetable strands & zucchini noodles
- BPA-Free base. Blades made of ABS plastic frames and stainless steel blades. Dishwasher safe.
- A recommended favorite in Bon Appétit, Food and Wine, House Beautiful, Oprah Magazine and Food Network; reviewed by Cook's Illustrated
- Made by Paderno World Cuisine, a leader in healthy cuisine since 1925. Recognized for its stability, consistently producing long, even noodles and ribbons.
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3. Skater Japanese Modern/Traditional Compartmental Bento Box, Chopsticks, 870 ml
Bento box comes with removable compartments and one dividerMade of food safe plasticDishwasher and microwave safe without lidComes with chopsticks
4. GreaterGoods Digital Food Kitchen Scale, Multifunction Scale Measures in Grams and Ounces (Ash Grey)
- A Smart Choice: Greater Goods classic kitchen scale is the perfect introduction to measuring your food for better cooking and portioning at home. A scale that does everything you need, does it well, with a little extra, looks great while it’s doing, and is priced right.
- Fresh Features: All of the qualities you need and expect in a kitchen scale: readings down to the gram, an eleven pound capacity, four units of measurement, and an easy-to-clean, smooth surface.
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5. Ontel Veggetti Spiral Vegetable Cutter, Makes Veggie Pasta
- JUST TWIST This vegetable slicer by Veggetti instantly turns your favorite vegetables into noodles in order to make delicious pasta without the carbs!
- SPIRALIZE VEGETABLES Versatile kitchen tool makes vegetable spaghetti stir fry & more Great for zucchini noodles spaghetti squash carrots cucumbers & other vegetables
- STAINLESS STEEL VEGETABLE SLICER The spiral slicer for vegetables has dual stainless steel cutting blades for thick or thin strands of pasta Hand wash
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- INNOVATIVE WITH ONTEL Since 1994 we’ve been developing marketing & distributing some of the most innovative consumer products on the market From toys to fitness equipment & household items we love bringing new ideas into the world
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6. Jordan’s Skinny Syrups | Sugar Free Salted Caramel Coffee Syrup | Healthy Flavors with 0 Calories, 0 Sugar, 0 Carbs | 750ml/25.4oz Bottle
FLAVOR NOTES: Add a sweet and indulgent caramel finishes with a smooth salt accent to your favorite drink or snack.0 Calories. 0 Sugar. 0 Carbs. Keto Friendly. Gluten Free. Kosher.PERFECT ADDITION TO: Coffees, lattes, mochas,cappuccinos, desserts, oatmeal or just about anything.HEALTHY DRINK RECIPES...
7. Protein Plus - Roasted All Natural Peanut Flour - 32 oz
DE-FATTED - Our technology is second to none giving us the ability to produce de-fatted peanut flour particles as small as 5 microns.MORE CONTROL AND CONSISTENCY - Our unique process yields a more consistent grind giving you total control of your formulas and finished products.VEGAN - All our produc...
8. Vegetarian Times Plant-Powered Protein Cookbook: Over 200 Healthy & Delicious Whole-Food Dishes
9. Kool-Aid Liquid Drink Mix Variety 3 Pack (Grape, Cherry and Tropical Punch) 1.62 fluid ounces each
Each Kool-Aid Liquid Drink Mix Variety pack comes with 1 bottle each of Cherry, Grape and Tropical PunchKool-Aid Liquid Drink Mix is Calorie Free, Sugar Free and Caffeine FreeComes in a handy on-the-go bottle for refreshment wherever you need itJust squeeze some in your water, mix it and enjoy!Each ...
10. AccuWeight 201 Digital Multifunction Meat Food Scale with LCD Display for Baking Kitchen Cooking, 11lb Capacity by 0.1oz, Tempered Glass
ACCURATE - 4 high precision G-force load sensors provide accurate measurements, measure from 5g to 5000g ( 5kg 11 lbs or 176 oz), easily choose between measurements in pounds/ounces/fl.oz.(fluid ounce)/mL and grams.MULTIFUNCTIONAL - Electric kitchen cooking scale provides low battery and overload in...
11. Miracle Noodle Zero Carb, Gluten Free Shirataki Pasta, Angel Hair (Packaging May Vary), 7-Ounce, (Pack of 6)
- KETO NOODLES: These delicious, Low Carb Noodles are Thin and Airy & Make a Great Starting Point for many Tasty Italian Entrees! They are the perfect addition to any health-conscious eater's cache
- DIETARY FRIENDLY: Miracle Noodles & Rice are approved for these special diets: Keto, Paleo, Certified Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Soy-Free, Certified Vegan, Certified Kosher, and Blood Sugar-Friendly
- LOW CALORIE: Each serving of our Angel Hair Contains 5 Calories & Less than 1 gram of Carbs.The Small Carb Content is from the Fiber & Natural Calcium Additive that Helps the Noodles Keep their Shape
- GRAIN FREE: What are shirataki noodles, exactly? Unlike Typical Noodles, which are made of Flour or Grains, Shirataki Noodles are Made of the Japanese Konjac Plant
- ANCIENT RECIPE: Our Noodles & Rice are 97% Water & 3% Soluble Plant Fiber (Plus Citric Acid to Help the Noodles Keep Their Shape). It's the Same Way the Buddhist Monks MadeThem Over 1,400 years Ago
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12. Etekcity Food Scale, Digital Kitchen Weight Grams and Ounces for Baking and Cooking, Small, Stainless Steel
- Accurate Measurement: Weigh up to 5 kg / 11 lb precisely in 1 g / 0.05 oz increments.
- Unit Conversion: Select your preferred units, oz / lb’oz / fl’oz / g /mL to follow recipes more conveniently.
- Tare Function: Use the tare function to remove container weight from the final measurement of your food.
- LCD Display: Easily read measurements on the backlit LCD display.
- Quality Material: Measure food, small items, and liquids with confidence on the 304 food-grade, stainless steel platform.
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13. Ajinomoto - Hon Dashi (Soup Stock) 4.23 Oz.
- Dashi, or Bonito fish soup stock, is used as a base for almost all Japanese soups, broths and stews
- Use dashi as a base for miso soup, udon/soba soup, sukiyaki or whatever you would like
- Depending on desired flavor/dish, 1 tsp. makes 3-6 cups of dashi
- Each box contains 2 bags of powdered dashi - each bag is 2.11 oz
- Net Wt. 4.23 Oz
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15. Bobs Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, 5Lb/80oz Bag (Pack of 2)
- Designed and Made in USA
- 3 heat sinks for each board included
- 2 Fans with the 4 stack and 3 fans with the 6 stack
- For Raspberry Pi Pi 3B+, 3, Pi 2 and B+ (not included)
- Easy to access individual boards
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16. Freshware Meal Prep Containers [15 Pack] 3 Compartment with Lids, Food Containers, Lunch Box | BPA Free | Stackable | Bento Box, Microwave/Dishwasher/Freezer Safe, Portion Control, 21 day fix (32 oz)
- ✅ SAVE TIME & MONEY: 15-Pack of Bento Boxes features 3 compartments in one container. Each meal prep container can store a total of 32oz (16-8-8 oz) which are the perfectly portion controlled to stay full, yet fit and healthy!
- ✅ HEALTHY MEAL EVERYWHERE: Featuring food storage containers to help your meal prep plan and lose weight. These plastic containers can also be used as school lunch box or last night’s dinner.
- ✅ DURABLE DESIGN: Most meal prep containers don’t last for a long time. They crack after a few uses and melt in the microwave. Not Freshware, our heavy duty lunch containers are built to be more strong and reusable than our competitors.
- ✅ MICROWAVE, DISHWASHER AND FREEZER SAFE: Made of the highest quality food safe materials, these bento box can withstand temperatures from -40C to +120C (-40F to 250F) - so enjoy without worry about harmful chemicals leaking into your food.
- ✅ SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: Freshware food containers are meant to help you eat healthier and save money by cooking at home. In the unlikely case that your containers are not perfect for you, just send them back for a full refund or replacement!
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17. PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter,6.5 oz
- PB2 FOODS is the original creator of powdered peanut butter, proudly manufactured in Georgia, USA
- PB2 POWDERED PEANUT BUTTER tastes great and is more healthy than traditional peanut butter
- EASY TO MIX into your smoothies, protein shakes, spreads, or drizzle on your favorite treats
- LOW CARB and KETO FRIENDLY: 90% less fat, 1g of added sugar, 6g of protein, and 60 calories/serving
- CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE and made with NON-GMO INGREDIENTS
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18. Proctor Silex 33015Y 1-1/2-Quart Round Slow Cooker
- This product is highly durable
- The product is manufactured in China
- The product is easy to use
- item package weight: 5.3 pounds
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19. POPCORNERS Our Little Rebellion Protein Crisps
- PROTEIN SNACK: Made with 10g of plant based protein per serving filling snack with wholesome taste
- REAL INGREDIENTS: Made with plant based protein and Non-GMO ingredients you can recognize; vegan chips
- LOW CARB CHIPS: Low-calorie, low-carb snacks packed with flavor and crunch; an ideal protein addition to lunch or dinner
- GUILT-FREE FLAVOR: Only 90 calories and packed with 10g of protein per serving, this BBQ flavored chip is made with a mix of spices blended with a touch or sugar and a sprinkle of sea salt
- BOX CONTAINS: 2 high protein snack bags, 5 oz each; gluten free snacks from the makers of Popcorners
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20. Gym Vixen Whey Protein Isolate (Rich Chocolate) 30 Serv - Best Protein Powder for Women - Great Tasting! Low Calorie, Fat Free, Zero Carb, High in Folic Acid, Vitamin D & Calcium
- Protects Nintendo Switch from accidental bumps, scratches, and drops while in case
- All-around zipper keeps device secure
- Internal game storage space and mesh pocket for organized game and accessory storage
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You're probably familiar with most of these already, but these are my favorite foods for filling up on minimal calories. Let me know if you want any additional info about any of them.
Depends on what stores you have near you and those options, but there are some things I've been happy with.
The only thing I've ordered from Amazon that I haven't found in retail near me -- these breadcrumbs (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007JEYVN2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Comparatively low-cal, no refined flour/sugar, hold up well in the air fryer.
Arrowhead Mills Puffed Kamut cereal (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057616T6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1) -- super low-cal, very tasty/filling.
Safe Catch tuna -- the link has plain, but they come in flavored now, too (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057616T6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1) It just tastes a little more like tuna steak and has much less mercury than normal.
No-sugar versions of apple butter (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001HTL70A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and jam (link is to fig, but they have several, most sweetened with only apple juice -- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FMJ75M0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) 1 Tbsp of that, 1/2 cup of frozen fruit, about a tbsp of Weetabix = quick, delicious crumble.
12-packs of Annie's single-serving mac and cheese. I got the White Cheddar (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D7D1Y7U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Also, goes well with turkey meatballs, a little spaghetti sauce, and some Parm.
And if you're into smoothies or baking, they have a nice vanilla powder. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DUQXGHE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1. I like it, and I think if I baked more, I'd use it more.
And these are great from Republic of Tea ( https://www.amazon.com/sp?_encoding=UTF8&asin=&isAmazonFulfilled=0&isCBA=&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&orderID=114-7390771-9050647&seller=A1JHOVMYJHOG8P&tab=&vasStoreID= ) I'm not sure about the claims and research, but they all taste good and have zero calories, so it's worth it for me. Also, every time I've ordered from Republic of Tea, it's taken a little longer than Prime time, but come with a sample or two in. So buyer beware/excited, I guess?
Good luck!
I'm not sure about your meal situation like if you are cooking for 1, eat with a family, do all the cooking, etc, but I find the best way for me to stay on track is to spend one day (it's really maybe an hour + a grocery trip) a week where I plan my entire week. There is two of us in my meal situation so normally I look through pinterest/cookbooks/magazines and pick out some recipes that look good and are in my calorie targets. If it says 4 servings we portion it into containers/our plates right away and eat it for two days. If it's 6 it's three days etc. I find longer than 3 days is too much sometimes and I will cook the other meal prior to needing it so we can alternate. It reduces the amount of days we have to cook making us less likely to say let's just order blank and completely removes the end of day decision of what to eat.
For my lunches I cook one meal on Sunday portion it up and eat it all week along with some sides. I eat the same unsweetened instant supergrain oatmeal with cinnamon every weekday for breakfast. It's boring and not amazing, but it stops me from having to think of what I want and panicking.
It sounds like you're like me and will panic at decisions and the amount of options, which leads to a crisis and full shutdown. So my best advice is to advance plan. I lay out my week in myfitness pal (building each recipe I've made in the recipe builder) and sometimes will have excess calories that I don't assign in case something comes up or I get a craving.
I know choosing recipes can be also overwhelming, but if you only have a couple sources and browse through them and pick a few it's easier. I know cook books are old school and most people say everything is online anyway...but for me having a limited number of ideas and pictures in front of me that I can pick from is easier than trying to think of what to search up online. I'm vegetarian and by far the best book I've bought is called plant powered protein link: https://www.amazon.com/Vegetarian-Times-Plant-Powered-Protein-Cookbook/dp/1493030973
It has complete calorie/nutrition breakdowns and every recipe I've had in it is delicious. I found it by just going to the cookbook section in the bookstore and opening a bunch. I immediately disregarded all ones without calorie breakdowns and then from there looked for ones with good protein and reasonable caloric amounts. Having this book to just browse through helps take away the overwhelming feeling of picking recipes.
I hope this wasn't too rambley and can help you on your journey. I have anxiety issues and I understand the problems that can come up with starting something like this and making decisions. Also, if you ever can't pick something to make the upcoming week or day feel free to PM me and I will tell you what I'm making and give you a recipe if you like how it sounds! They're normally pretty budget conscious as well since they're vegetarian!
You said you live at home, so you can't control all the food; that's fine. You can still do it, it'll just take some more willpower!
I echo everyone on meal planning. Every Sunday I make my lunches for the week (black bean soup this week), and I usually have the same breakfast (overnight oats) everyday (except this week I made a loaf of lemon blueberry poppyseed oat bread, yum!). Invest in a food scale (you can get a great one for under $30; here's mine) and take an hour or two on the weekends to plan meals. This way you don't have to worry about overeating or what your days are going to be like. This should help stop the anxious fasting. You do all the work at once and then have breakfast/lunch everyday ready for you.
As for snacks, do you get a say in what snacks are "yours?" I freaking love potato chips and would get a bag every week. Once i started getting more serious about making a change, I started getting the reduced fat kind. Then I tried pop chips. Now I don't eat so many chips at all, and I have reduced my snacking. Just gradually make healthier choices until it's not too hard to say, "I don't need chips today." I also keep cookie dough in the freezer, the kind that are individual cookies? So if i want a cookie i have to wait about thirty minutes for the oven to preheat and the cookies to cook. This also saves me from just reaching in the pantry.
I've got plenty of gluten free recipes if you are interested! My husband isn't gluten free, but he doesn't complain. Most of my recipes just use regular ingredients so it's not like you miss gluten. Also I prefer recipes with lots of protein to keep me full longer.
Lemon Poppyseed Oat Bread (8 slices) Adapted by reducing honey to 3 tbsp, Poppyseeds to 2 tbsp, used 2% Fage greek yogurt, and added 1.5 pints of blueberries. (237 kcal, 35.3 Carbs, 6.1 Fat, 11 Protein)
Overnight Oats
I was using Bob's Red Mill Muesli, but now I'm making my own blend with oats, pepitas, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and coconut. You can tailor it to what you like! Mix together and let sit overnight; I usually eat it with diced apples.
1/4 cup Muesli (or your own mix)
80 ml Coconut/almond milk (I use Califia Farms)
60 grams Fage 2% Greek Yogurt
1/2 tbsp ground Cinnamon
1 tsp chia seeds
(278 kcal, 27 Carbs, 11 Fat, 19 Protein)
Here's the soup I have in the slow cooker now! (5 servings)
I used chicken broth instead of veggie broth, so it's not vegan. I'm still debating about cooking some lean ground turkey to add in, but i'll decide after it's done! (305 kcal, 65.5 carbs, 2.1 Fat, 21.7 Protein)
Hope these help a bit!
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Another version of OP's recipe: 98 calories at 16 slices
Ingredients:
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 3 medium bananas)
4 tbsp coconut or any granulated sugar
1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice(see below for dairy free)
1 large egg(see below for egg substitute)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup white whole wheat flour(see below for Gluten free substitute)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
Directions:
Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper so that the parchment overhangs two opposite sides like handles. Lightly coat with nonstick spray and set aside.
Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl. Double check the measurement to ensure you have 1 cup (less will make the bars dry; more and they may not bake all the way through). Stir in the coconut sugar, butter, milk, egg, and vanilla until well blended.
In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients. With a wooden spoon or spatula, stir to combine, stopping as soon as the flour disappears. Fold in 4 tbsp chocolate chips.
Scrape the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips on top. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it. Place the pan a wire rack to cool completely, then using the parchment handles, lift the bars onto a cutting board. Slice into 16 squares and enjoy!
Store bars at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
To make dairy free: Use almond milk or coconut milk and replace the butter with the same amount of a vegan butter substitute or coconut oil.
To make vegan: Follow the dairy-free directions in the note above; For the egg, you can experiment with a flaxegg, or garbanzo bean juice
(https://www.glueandglitter.com/2015/04/14/aquafaba-magical-egg-replacer-for-vegan-meringue-recipes-and-beyond/
but I haven’t tried this yet. If you do decide to play around, I’d love to hear how it goes!
To make gluten free: Replace the wheat flour with the same amount of a 1:1 all purpose baking flour blend, such as Bobs Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
https://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Gluten-Free-Baking/dp/B06XDW7CDB/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1531364578&sr=1-1&keywords=Bobs+Red+Mill+Gluten-Free+1-to-1+Baking+Flour&linkCode=sl1&tag=thlastswi-20&linkId=a14424b49cd44c5f1438850589c0d640
NUTRITION INFORMATION Serving Size: 1 (of 16)
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98 Calories Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 18mg Carbohydrates: 14g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 8g Protein: 1g
I like to replace a lot of the sugar-filled desserts that I love with no-added-sugar "healthy" versions. Some examples:
I have a Vegetti that's about 3 months old. I've only used it 5 times with zucchini but it's turned out great. I'm looking forward to using it more often.
http://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W
My favorite dish is sautee 1 spiralized zucchini in a little oil, then add one of the Laughing Cow wedges in the pan and smush it in until it melds together with the zucchini pasta. It tastes awesome.
For small snacks that are around 100 calories I eat the following:
I weigh everything with a kitchen scale. When I'm making a recipe from scratch I weigh all my ingredients and add it all up to get the total weight and the total calories. Then just divide the calorie total by the weight total in grams and that number is the calories per gram. Then I weigh out my serving in grams and multiply that by the calories per gram number and you will get the total calories per serving. It may sound like a lot of math but it's really quite simple and quick once you get used to it.
I bought this scale from Amazon for $10 and I've been very happy with it.
You could look into getting a slow cooker. There are SO many things you can make with one, and generally the prep is quite simple, since the draw of a slow cooker is that you can walk away and come back to a finished meal. Another fantastic aspect of slow cooking is that you don't need to add cooking oil, which you typically do when sauteing.
Since you want to keep your calories down, I'd suggest looking at chicken or vegetarian recipes. This is a good one, for instance. In fact, the SlenderKitchen website has a lot of awesome slow cooker recipes. (Something to keep in mind when slow cooking meat: you really want to remove excess fat and skin, because the liquid-cooking will never get you that awesome crispiness.)
If you don't want to have leftovers, they make single-serving slow cookers which are remarkably cheap. This one is $12 and gets good reviews.
I love my spiralizer. I also really like having my own Popsicle molds so I can make healthy/low cal frozen treats. I also drink black coffee and I've found that a french press and a hand-turn burr grinder (all the decent electric ones are hundreds of dollars and I'm too busy buying Halo Top to drop that kind of dough to save myself less than a minute each morning) make the best black coffee, plus they don't take up room on the counter top. You do have to grind your own beans with a french press and you have to use a burr grinder to get a course, consistent grind, which one of those electric things with a spinning blade can't provide.
Having a mandolin can be nice for thinly and evenly slicing veggies for baked chips and the like (mine is Oxo) but I would recommend buying one of those cut resistant glove things to use with it as the hand held thing that comes with the mandolin to slide food across is annoying as all hell, but I think that's a universal when it comes to mandolins.
I also love my food scale (again, Oxo). I have the one that weighs heavier weights at home and the little baby 5 lb limit one at work which is great because then I can measure out a serving of crackers, dip, whatever out of a larger container at work and I don't have to pre-measure everything at home and use a bunch of containers and then have to haul it all to and from work.
I just ordered this one: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QVMFSK8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Yes, the name is stupid and it's not super cheap, but it had the best calorie:protein (96 cal to 24 grams) ratio I could find, and supposedly the taste is great. I'm not sure if it's gluten free, but I think it is and they've got all the nutrition on the page.
Yes - Good people of the internet. These, are a vital staple in my diet. They have the texture of a thicker chip. But so crunchy and good. Now, the flavor is NOT my favorite. It is really the only drawback - I think they are overly seasoned with that fake BBQ flavor. They have a hot buffalo one that is pretty good, too. Again, not amazing. But - it is part of their appeal. Chips are super triggering for me, but since these aren't soooooo good, I don't demolish the bag in one sitting. Plus, they are plant-protein based and I am always trying to get more protein.
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10/10 recommend.
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Edit: here is the link to their information on amazon for any people who want to get at them: https://www.amazon.com/POPCORNERS-Little-Rebellion-Protein-Crisps/dp/B07263DG8Y I highly you don't buy them on Amazon, though. It looks like only 2 bags come for 14$. They're 3/4 dollars in my grocery store.
Thanks for the link! These look great and it's exactly what I was looking for.
PS: This little slow cooker is perfect for small meals and it's pretty inexpensive!
Yeah, shirataki noodles really help me save calories while still filling me up!! I love them!! I actually just buy them in the regular grocery store (I go to Safeway, I'm not sure if those stores are in your area) and also Whole Foods. Depending on your area you might need to go to a specialty store though. They also sell them on Amazon with Prime in case you can't find them in person! Link Here
You definitely need the stand version if you want to spiralize harder vegetables like butternut squash. America's Test Kitchen did a review of the best spiralizers and they picked the Paderno World Cuisine Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer as the best. It's only $24 on Amazon
Maybe look into other fillers for coffee. I can’t do black coffee either, I hate it. The creaminess helps me feel satisfied so I skip breakfast bc of it which lets me save my calories for later
Some things you could try:
Sugar free creamer (usually 20 cals for 2 tablespoons)
Half and half (40 cals for 2 tablespoons)
Non dairy half n half (I use Califia’s Better Half which is 15 cals for 2 tablespoons. It’s made with almond milk and coconut cream)
2 tablespoons of milk (2%, according to google, has 16 calories in 2 tablespoons)
Sugar free coffee syrup. 0 calories and I find half a tablespoon to be the perfect amount. I’ve used this one before and I like it. It’s currently unavailable on Amazon I guess but Torani is another popular brand
I also sweeten my coffee with a packet of Splenda. It says 0 calories on the packaging but I log it as 4 calories.
miso, yum, that's good. If you like the japanese soup flavors (usually reminiscence of seaweed, seafood-ish), you can also put in some dashi. I also like to use instant dashi.
Also, have you ever tried shirataki noodles? It's much lower in calories, good fiber content. It's pretty good.
Thanks! Honestly you can use any type of container. This is what I use. It has two tiers, and my "bento scraps" (foods that I weighed and already logged but I didn't use for decorating) go in the top tier. I have this one as well, but the capacity of it is too much for what I want to eat per meal. I've seen other people on here use that type of bento box though, and it looks good! See these examples: Bento 1; Bento 2
I have a Greater Goods food scale that I got on Amazon and I love it. It’s on sale right now for $9.95 too which is a great deal!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JTDG084/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rELTCb7HMTZ51
Yep, I love hummus. :) The bento box I ordered from amazon. I really liked that it included chopsticks with their own holder integrated into the lid.
This scale is mine. It's excellent and is twelve bucks, tares and does conversions on the go. Simple and easy to use, works fantastic.
For something different and fun, try zucchini and a spiralizer. I use this simple one; it's like sharpening a pencil:
https://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W/ref=sr_1_12?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1512000697&sr=1-12&keywords=spiralizer
It goes great with stir fry.
Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale Multifunction Food Scale, 11 lb 5 kg, Silver, Stainless Steel (Batteries Included)
I like this one because the numbers are backlit, it’s easy to clean, and most importantly the batteries last forever.
That’s what they’re getting at. A lot of packaging will say something like “approximately 13 crackers”, and/or just give you weight. This is why, for people using CICO, a food scale is a godsend.
Edit: Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto Digital... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004164SRA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This is my fav.
Spiralizers are great for this if you're making it regularly or for a large group of people. I have one of these which is awesome.
I use one from Greater Goods, because they care about their workers, give back to charity, and have paperless starting guides. I got mine on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JTDG084/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MvNVBbZJT9F2W
This is the one I’ve used since January and it has been awesome! It’s incredibly accurate, cheap, and it’s pretty small, so you can just slide it into a drawer when it isn’t being used!
Since beginning to count calories, I have purchased and frequently used my food scale (this one), measuring spoons/cups (I bought this set of 19 spoons/cups), a veggie steamer, a mandolin for thinly slicing veggies to put in lasagna instead of noodles, a spiralizer for pasta-like noodles, can covers to keep canned foods fresh after I open the can (like artichoke hearts, black beans, etc)., and a slow cooker/crock pot.
I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W
It works extremely well for squash and zucchini. It was $6 at TJ Maxx but they have them at Amazon, Target, pretty much anywhere!
https://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-Digital-Multifunction-Kitchen-Elegant/dp/B004164SRA/ref=sr_1_6?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1484273831&sr=1-6&keywords=digital+scale
I've had this scale for a year and it works great.
I like that it doesn't have a bowl. ;) It fits in the back of my silverware drawer just fine
Yes I love my scale. I measure everything because even though a serving size may say 4 cookies (28g) that doesn't mean it's actually 4 cookies for a serving size, it's usually always above or below the weight. I use this scale, it's always accurate.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004164SRA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gs06CbED1JSAW
My Fitness Pal has a recipe calculator that does all the work for you.
You only have to work up each recipe once then it's there for you whenever you make it.
You'll have to have a kitchen scale which is about a million times easier to use than you think. Here's a popular one.
It was a wedding gift so im not positive but i think its this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=asc_df_B0007Y9WHQ4740853
It works really well except even when suctioned down the spiralizer does move a little. I'd recommend it.
I ordered them off Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Pasta-Angel-Ounce/dp/B00BP36RTY
A little pricey, but definitely worth it!
I use these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GH5KQLO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've found they work pretty good so far (:
I have this one because it had loads of 5* reviews and was pretty cheap: https://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-ZK14-S-Digital-Multifunction-Kitchen/dp/B004164SRA/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=food+scale&qid=1569522565&s=gateway&sr=8-6
3 years later, it still works like the day I got it.
Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, Elegant Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004164SRA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qnt8CbGNC83F5
I've had mine for over a year still working well,however it is not heavy duty so you have to be a bit gentle with it
Digital Kitchen Scale/Food Scale - Ultra Slim, Multifunction, Easy to Clean, Large Display (grey) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JTDG084/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1SPYBbY1T8Q5W
I've got [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004164SRA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00) - it's the one recommended on the LoseIt sub and I've been happy with it so far, especially for the price.
Here it is! I love it.
This is the one I have, currently $12.50. It works great!
Not op but that looks like the Skater bento box from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Skater-Japanese-Traditional-Compartmental-Chopsticks/dp/B001OC78JO
I use this one and it works well. Sweet potatoes sometimes take more finesse to work through without stripping the grips, but totally worth it.
I, too, have an issue with over eating Peanut Butter. It's so tasty!
So, I found a peanut powder on Amazon a few months back. It has no additives. It is simply Peanuts. I must admit that the taste isn't top of the line, but it has no sugar, salt, or any other additives. I will add some salt or any other flavorings to give a more delectable flavor.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052OOYOW/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3ONOLGNT00SR9
Here is the link to the product.
Looks like this one, which I have and really like.
Yep, japanese people use this all the time :)
http://www.amazon.com/Ajinomoto-Dashi-Soup-Stock-4-23/dp/B0002YB40O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450450027&sr=8-1&keywords=powdered+dashi
I bought this one and I love it.
You should check out Protein Plus Peanut Flour; I'm a peanut butter fiend and this stuff is just great, especially given that you can get 32oz for $12.
Ok so the black 3 section container is from Amazon, you can get a set of like 15 for around $15 and it's been lifechanging!
We have these ones which are convenient 3-compartment meal prep containers, and also something similar to this Snapware set that we got on sale from Costco a while back. Lots of different sizes and shapes for different kinds of foods! They also have a glass instead of plastic version. Both options are microwave safe!
Miracle Noodles, although I've heard mixed reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Shirataki-Pasta-7-Ounce/dp/B00BP36RTY
I bought some on Amazon. This is the kind I got. I think it tastes the same as PB2, but it doesn't have any sugar in it. If you like the PB2, this unit is a lot more flour and costs more than the little jar of PB2, but it's cheaper per ounce because you're buying in bulk.
Ozari. It takes standard triple A batteries which is way easier to replace. I got mine from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-ZK14-S-Digital-Multifunction-Kitchen/dp/B004164SRA/ref=asc_df_B004164SRA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167142021489&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16780696080307991611&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9020759&hvtargid=pla-113282083020&psc=1
> The mandolin was a bit of a pain, but not so much that I'll spring for a spiralizer.
I was also hesitant to buy a spiralizer. I used my mandolin for a long time. Now, I love my Veggetti. Only $12 on Amazon!
I bought this one off of amazon because is was cheap, and it works fine. Sorry for the gross link, I'm on mobile.
https://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-ZK14-S-Digital-Multifunction-Kitchen/dp/B004164SRA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539637424&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=food+scale&dpPl=1&dpID=51GsiHLfDrL&ref=plSrch
To some extent, they should all be the same. I like having multiple units, though (my last scale was analog), it makes logging stuff into MFP easier.
It is slightly more specialty. I order mine from amazon. It is like $14 for a large bag or $6 for a small bag and lasts for months. You can also find sugar free pbfit in many stores, but that has added monk fruit and salt and is much pricier.
https://www.amazon.com/Protein-Plus-Roasted-Natural-Peanut/dp/B0052OOYOW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=peanut+flour&qid=1558631113&s=gateway&sprefix=peanut+flour&sr=8-3
Get a spiralzer and make zoodles aka zucchini noodles! You can spin though a couple of zucchini in minutes and have a full plate of noodles to cook quickly.
This is the spiralizer I have: http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ
Easy recipie to cook the zoodles: http://elanaspantry.com/how-to-make-zucchini-noodles/
Peanut flour!!
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0052OOYOW/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i3?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0052OOYOW&pd_rd_r=0e638c18-50ce-11e8-a97a-9ba70c80a3ad&pd_rd_w=f6Bj6&pd_rd_wg=0ky0Y&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=G3XB3P3GM7RHSZ2432RC&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=261a9f9f-7208-4015-aef8-4c8147b8435b&pf_rd_i=desktop
I add this to my oatmeal while I'm cooking it, and it tastes so peanut-y for less calories! I also use coconut milk as my favourite brand is 45 cal/cup. The whole milk is a lot of cals as well.
This is the scale I use.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JTDG084/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yKAOAb0X1YRYY
I’m going to try and eat less sodium and see if that helps!
I bought this scale and it's maybe a centimeter thick 20 cm long and about 15 cm wide. They're more affordable and portable than you'd think. It's a worthwhile investment imo.
I believe it is this lil guy. Never had a problem with it. I also have an Etekcity one for my office which works fine too.
Etekcity I think it's called? here is the Amazon link!
Bought it on Amazon! Here
I just ordered Protein Plus Peanut Flour which is like PB2 but has higher protein content.
PB2
This one is $8.50. If you can afford it you should get it!
All. The. Time.
https://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-ZK14-S-Digital-Multifunction-Kitchen/dp/B004164SRA/ref=sxin_3_osp23-3ade5a60_cov?ascsubtag=3ade5a60-7008-482c-87d7-075e0fb2be17&creativeASIN=B004164SRA&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.3ade5a60-7008-482c-87d7-075e0fb2be17&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=food+scale&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B004164SRA&pd_rd_r=0241bc7f-5b2a-4791-a5e7-0b091456f398&pd_rd_w=gWCEh&pd_rd_wg=BYvvI&pf_rd_p=372a0539-72f9-4fd9-896b-c1a93295ea7a&pf_rd_r=BD0PT5VQ1AD4Q1FP4JDR&qid=1558956047&s=gateway&tag=pur0e40b-20
I use the Paderno spiralizer. I prefer it to the Vegetti, but the Vegetti is cheaper
I used to eat PB2 until I found plain peanut flour. Same thing but without added sugar:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052OOYOW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0m-vCbAPEXT1V
I know you didn't ask me, but I literally typed "Skater bento" into Amazon's search and it was the first one on there. I know we're running on low calories but c'mon.
[I just purchased this one!] (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004164SRA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
I had searched a bit on here and read some reviews. I really like it. It's simple, runs on batteries, small enough to put away (I have a small kitchen with limited counter space), AND! the screen stays on for 2 whole minutes. The previous one I had plugged into the wall. The display would shut off after maybe 20 seconds. That caused problems when I was constantly taring and adding stuff to the same bowl. NOT ANYMORE!
That sucks! Can you still return it? Amazon is pretty good about working with you and that just sounds broken :(
I bought this one and I can’t complain yet. Basic but got the job done and has high reviews... https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01JTDG084?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image