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I would first start with liquids.

Why?

1 - the empty sugary calories consumed to your body hit way faster than solid foods

2 - It's WAY easier to replace then AND you're saving a LOT of money.

I would check if your tap water is safe to drink.

Why? Because if it is - it's more than likely that is't the same quality that bottled water and it's nearly free comparing the costs AND you don't have to go to the shop and carry it :)

You can check it by googling it or if you're extra cautious - take a sample and take it to any sanitary station - they should check it for you free of charge.

Next just grab a container , like a jar or something, fill it with water, add Fresh mint, add some ice (you'd most likely like to buy some of those ).

VOILA! Cold super tasty drinks!

For variations you can add lemons squeezed ro sliced as well as oranges.

Next: HOT DRINKS!

So try experimenting with different teas. Black, Green, Earl Gray, Camomile, Fruit, those are just for the start. You can do different blends if you like, it's actuallly just like playing and you can hardly fuk it up. Just don't make it too strong :) I reccomend one of (theese)[https://www.amazon.com/BOJE-French-Press-Coffee-Maker/dp/B01B57X4FE/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1495712856&sr=1-4&keywords=french+press]. If you live somewhere with IKEA that would be the best place to buy them.

Next solid foods. Here it will be simple.

Just cook simple dishes, but whatever makes cooking fun for you. MAKING cooking fun is the best advice for healthy eating there can be :) Without fun in the kitchen it's extreamly hard to force yourself into eating healthy (or if youre really rich and can afford eating at fancy places). Start simple - from salads mostly. Chicken (for the salds) done right: whole or half chicken breastl; roast on butter/other fat; high-medium heat 2-3min without cover; flip sides, cover change heat to small-medium; 10 minutes, switch off heat, let it rest for additional 10 min. Important thing: DO NOT PICK UP THE COVER on those 10+10minutes. Perfect chicken every time :) you can add chicken spice, chineese five spice, or salt+pepper+curry+paprika.

Just don't give up if something goes wrong!

I'm cooking 15+ years and still from time to time i fuk up something so badly that i have to throw it away :) It doesn't matter, just keep cooking :)

A little planning and minimal amount of preparation are essential. I suggest you gather everything the night before and have it stacked and ready to go in the fridge so all you have to do is grab it in the morning.

I usually make a big batch of something in the slowcooker (like curry and brown rice, chili, lentil stew, jambalaya, etc) then eat that throughout the week. If you don't fancy eating the same thing throughout the week, you can freeze individual portions and throw it in the fridge the night before to thaw in the morning.

Also grain salads with lots of veggies are great. I like tabbouleh with chickpeas, southwest quinoa salad, etc. I make a big batch and they usually get better after a couple of days.

The key is to make things that won't leak all over your bag and be able to not be chilled for a few hours (usually anything with meat or cheese). Sandwiches and wraps are another great option.

For breakfast, overnight oats are great. Throw some oatmeal, and non-dairy milk (hazelnut milk is heavenly!) in a mason jar, shake, and put it in the fridge. Ready to throw in your bag in the morning. You can also buy individual packets of peanut butter that you can pair with a banana or apple are great on the go.

Snacks are your best friend! No one wants to get hangry! I suggest you keep certain key items in your bag at all times that won't get squished or go bad. Things like granola bars, trail mix, dried fruit are great. If you're going to snack in the middle of class, just remember to keep it quiet, so no overly crunchy stuff.

On another note, it helps to have nice containers to put things into, as well as nice utensils. Bento is a really fun and has a great subreddit /r/bento. I always have my bamboo utensils with me as well. You would be surprised how often I use these! http://www.amazon.com/To-Go-Ware-Reusable-Utensil-Avocado/dp/B002BFUPUM

Hope this helps and good luck with school!

I'm certainly not an expert but free range organic local eggs should be quite good for you. I have one a day or every other day.

I recently read a book by Dr. Thomas Cowan called Human Heart, Cosmic Heart: A Doctor’s Quest to Understand, Treat, and Prevent Cardiovascular Disease. The book puts a lot of ideas about heart health up for question with new research. His goal is to treat the under lying issues, helping people eat properly to reduce health problems. There are some interesting ideas and dietary recommendations.


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I know a lot about baobab, baobab powder and the oil. AMA

It is really healthy and is really good for you. But it's also important to maintain a balanced diet and active lifestyle and drink lots of water.

Morte on baobab powder:

• It's about 50% fibre - 23% soluble and about 25% non-soluble - so really great for gut health.
  
• It has elevated levels of other nutrients and minerals, like potassium (6 x bananas) , magnesium (4 x avocados), calcium (2 x milk) and antioxidants (2 x acai)
  
• Find a 100% certified organic baobab powder, that is ethically sourced ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071F235KD)
  
• Recipes are a-plenty: http://www.baobabsmile.com/recipes/
  
• also check out Pinterst for other recipe ideas.
  
• start with 1tsp mixed into a glass of water, then increase over 1-2 weeks to 1-2TBS per day in other foods.
  
• scientific studies: http://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(14)00200-8/fulltext , http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9827122 , http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24176228
  
• Tastes like a sweet-sour combination, tangy caramel pear like.
  
• It's got a lot of natural pectin in it, so it thickens up really nice when using it for sauces and in yoghurts and ice-creams.
  
  Hit me up if you want to know anything else.
  
  Cheers

I shall hook you up then (I heart amazon):

shrimp chips. These you fry up yourself, but they are super good! Use very hot oil (I use grapeseed, but you can use your favorite), and they cook really fast, like 3 seconds! Fry just a few at a time unless you have a fancy fryer basket.

dried seaweed. I eat these suckers right out of the package, but you can tear them up and top stuff like noodles or soups with them too.

dried squid. These are addictive, they come in a non-spicy version too.

This stuff probably has a ton of salt and probably msg too, but I'm not allergic to msg and I love the stuff.

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That's basically what I've done in the past, except with hot water. I've had issues getting the stuff to mix, even with hot water, though. Can you get it to dissolve?

I've found that instant coffee, instant milk, and sugar all dissolve better in hot water, so my makeshift solution has been to put in two packets of instant coffee, 3 tablespoons whole milk powder, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 8 oz hot water from an electric kettle. Stir that for a bit. Then, add one handful of ice to cool it down. Stir that up. Then, add another handful of ice; this time, this ice shouldn't melt as the coffee will already be cold.

It's not bad, but it requires keeping three ingredients, an electric kettle, time for the water to heat, a toooon of ice (definitely not sustainable anywhere that you don't have an ice maker), and so forth. I am hoping for something that has all that included, so I only need one container of ingredients and ideally don't need to heat the water to get it to mix.

The protein coffee drink that I found is easier to mix and leaves no chunks, and it tastes pretty good without adding anything to it.

This is the first one I tried: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CQ7BRSM/

This is the one I'm ordering now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G4MGR43/

Hi!
I found your post, and just thought this could be helpful, if you have an Amazon account (or set un up), there is a new ebook out, its free. So you just download it. Its meant as a guide towards LCHF, called: Low Carb High Fat: How a Low Carb Diet and a Healthy Lifestyle can Improve Life Quality and Well-Being, Complete with 7 Simple LCHF for Beginners.

Im sure you will find some help in the book.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XW3LLRS
Cheers!

This is a favorite weeknight dinner for us, especially when ground beef goes on sale! It’s just a stir fry but my husband loves it. This makes 6 portions, so you can save leftovers for meal prep.

Total Active Time: 10min-15min

Passive Time: Cook rice if there’s no leftover rice

Portions: 6 meals

Macros: With 90% lean beef, it's ~375cals, 25 carb/16 fat/23 protein

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Ingredients:

• Cooked rice
  
• 1lb ground beef
  
• 1 large bunch hearty veggie, like broccoli rabe or chard or collard
  
• 2-3 tbsp your favorite hot sauce, I use Lao Gan Ma, which is like 3$ at your local asian grocery store (sriracha/tapatio also works)
  
• Egg (optional)
  
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  Instructions:
  
  
• Dump ground beef in a large pan and let it start cooking. Give it a stir every so often.
  
• Meanwhile, rinse veggie and chop to 1-2 inch pieces.
  
• Add hot sauce to cooking ground beef, stir it all so that ground beef is broken up.
  
• Add veggie and let it wilt, around 2min
  
• OPTIONAL: While veggie is wilting, make a sunny side up egg on the side
  
• Serve with rice. I’m a heathen so I also eat it with shredded cheddar, but my husband judges me :(

Registered Dietitian Here:
Being sober is great! It definitely will help.

In addition, here are four simple steps to lowering blood triglycerides: Step 1: Limit Processed Sugar to 6 Teaspoons
Step 2: Eat the Right Amount of Carbohydrates
Step 3: Consume Oils and Fats in Moderation
Step 4: Have an Adequate Amount of Dietary Fiber

I hope this helps. For more information, please read my latest book: http://www.amazon.com/Food-Guide-Lowering-Blood-Triglycerides/dp/1519643160/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452483206&sr=8-1&keywords=triglycerides+book

That company makes a black sea-salt edamame that tastes out of this world; so much umame and good salt balance. I don't see adding this in moderation to a healthy diet as having any inherent drawbacks, unless you have a thing about soy. And there are much saltier snacks out in the world. The protein is the awesome part of snacking on edamame, too.

For me, I make this a crucial part of snacks I always have around the house, so I don't go digging into the rest of the family's crappier options, because I will always enjoy "soy nuts."

I take home made soups and chili with me in a Thermos. I always pre-heat the Thermos with hot water and heat the food up a little hotter than normal and it works great.

Reusable ice packs and an insulated lunch bag let me take things like salads, prepared tuna, cottage cheese and chicken. These are things I would prep and refrigerate the night before so everything was already cold and ready to go.

It helps to always have a set of plastic cutlery, plenty of napkins and wet wipes in the car.

Usually when you're feeling sluggish, it's a sign that your adrenals are taxed, a symptom some people experience if they drink a lot of coffee. It is worth mentioning that any stress you are experiencing will also take its toll on your adrenals. That being said, an adaptogen is something to consider to remedy how you're feeling (an adaptogen is an herb or botanical which works with your body to re-establish balance in your system).

Since you are active, I highly recommend Maca root. You can take it in supplement form or use the freeze dried powder in a post-workout recovery smoothie. Whenever I have been putting in a lot of hours at work or exercised, I consume Maca in a smoothie for an extra energy boost. Check with your doctor first to address what you're feeling, then decided if you want to give this a try. Good luck!

I cannot find the recipe. But in Kenji's "Food Lab" book there is a simple garlic butter recipe. It is great because it is simple and typically we have the items on hand to make. It is quick. And like you, when you need a break from tomato type sauces, it is a great alternative. I searched for the recipe but could not find. Here is a link to the book on Amazon in case you wanted to check it out. [Book](https://www.amazon.com/Food-Lab-Cooking-Through-Science/dp/0393081087/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536950027&sr=8-1&keywords=food+lab)

I love Justin's PB squeeze packs. https://smile.amazon.com/Butter-Justins-Ingredients-Gluten-free-Responsibly/dp/B00E1XPY3A/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1541459421&sr=8-3&keywords=justin%27s+peanut+butter

I like edamame spaghetti as a healthier high-protein, high-fiber substitute for standard noodles. It cooks even faster than regular noodles, and my local costco sells it so I can get giant boxes. It's like this: https://www.amazon.com/Explore-Cuisine-Organic-Edamame-Spaghetti/dp/B015NBKXEI

Different diets suit different people and basically, if followed, they will result with you losing excess weight.

The two issues are:

One: if they are restrictive and hard to maintain you are likely to give up, feel that you have failed, and (especially if you eat for comfort) put on all the weight again and more.

Two: even if you do lose your excess weight, they don't set you up for long-term behaviours that will keep you at a healthy weight.

Therefore: Choose whichever diet you think you can keep to, and while you are on it, learn about good nutrition, portion sizes and other information for long term health. Good, basic info here: https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/guidelines/australian-dietary-guidelines-1-5

I'd recommend this book about losing weight: https://www.amazon.com/How-Lose-Weight-Well-forever/dp/1849499519 because it deals with exactly these issues.

Good luck with it!

P.S. Personally, I do 5:2 which, with the addition of cutting out sugar, allowed me to lose 30kg and keep it off, and it helps me maintain the weight as the two light eating days give me a 'reset' while I work on eating 'normally' on the other five days. Info here: https://thefastdiet.co.uk/how-many-calories-on-a-non-fast-day/