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Hello!
I am confused about using recipes found in the recipe book, which look delish! I have my menu planner done, but can I swap a meal on my planner by making and eating one of the recipes in the given category? I am also confused about the recipes and how much I am suppose to eat of them, just one serving, I’m guessing? If anyone can help it is much appreciated and I hope this works!!!Hello cdkroening,
Thanks for contacting us.
We are currently working to add all of our recipes to the Menu Planner lists for you to select for your menu. In the meantime, if you would like to include one of our recipes that appears only in the online or text collection, you can definitely do so. Just find a Menu Planner recipe or food that is most similar to what you want—either by comparing exchanges or noting the various types of ingredients—and select it as a place-saver for the system. When it comes time to prepare your meal, make the swap. This can also work with your own personal recipes.
For example, if you are interested in Cheap and Flexible Lentil Stew, one of our newer additions, note that it yields 2 carb + 2 protein exchanges per serving, the same as for Tomato Broccoli Cheesy Potato Bake, which appears in the Menu Planner lists.
In another example, if you have a homemade chicken-vegetable soup you’d like to make, chances are it fits with the combination found in our Chicken Soup for the Gods—even if it isn’t a perfect match, it is more than likely sufficient.
If you wish to incorporate a more unusual recipe, such as our Paleo Nut Stuffing, note that unless you have a specific medical condition, you can swap carbs for proteins (1 carb for 1 protein exchange) or fats (1 carb for 2 fat exchanges).
If you would like more assistance in this area, please do repost, and we would be happy help you.I have a slight problem, I don’t always have the items for the menus. e.g. This morning I didn’t have any mushrooms, but it called for a mushroom quiche, I went to see about a substitute, and the only other one was 3 poached eggs and mushrooms…what do I do in that situation? I realize there really isn’t anything/substitutes like mushrooms.
Hi, JillMarie. You can swap in your own substitutes using this list: http://www.trimdownclub.com/exchanges-lists.
hi i have just joined please can i have some help in regards to hand how to make a menu/meals planner like for instance breakfast many thanks Esrah
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