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hi, new to site and have some questions to which i really havent seem to found answers.
1) what is swg you mention in the recipies or food lists ?
2) how can i adapt the recipies to remove stuff im allergic to or cant eat cause of adverse reactions with meds im taking ?
3) can i substitute 12 or 14 grain breads for whole wheat ? (considering the intro video says whole wheat isnt good for you)
4)you use alot of organic stuff (like the frozen pancakes), how can we replace this with regular storee bought stuff (not alot of organic stuff here in stores nor bio)
5) the apple pie oatmeal recipe i saw for the slow cooker, can we add nuts & dried fruits (like cranberries or blueberries) to it ?thanks for your help.
Hi, Brinshwana, and welcome. I am happy to help.
1. “SWG” stands for “sprouted whole grain” – you can read more about it in our article (http://www.trimdownclub.com/what-is-swg-bread/).
2. You are welcome to post which recipes and which sensitivities, and I can work with you.
3. If the bread contains 100% whole grains and does not contain hydrogenated fats or mono- or diglycerides, its fine. We don’t encourage “whole wheat” breads that don’t feature “100%” on the label, because that means there are some refined flours inside.
4. Just do the best you can – if they aren’t overly processed, it is already good.
5. Yes, but note that these add additional fats, proteins, and/or carbohydrates, which should be counted in your daily intake – you an swap these in instead of whatever fruit and fat items appear in your breakfast menu.We’ve made it easier for you to find healthier food choices, so you can achieve a health-level score of over 80%. In the Menu Planner, foods are colored from light blue to dark blue to show their health level. The lighter the color, the healthier the food. The darker the color, the less healthy. The foods in the lightest blue are the healthiest, and we recommend you stick with them as much as possible. If they are too different from the foods your familiar with, try to transition to them gradually.
Hi, I just joined and am still learning the system. I appreciate the color coding. It has made it simple for me to choose the foods I like. I am printing recipes I like and although I am not fully following the menus because I need to shop, I am able to use what is on hand for now. Your reply to Brinshawna has been very helpful. Thanks.
I too am new to the system and was having a terrible time getting my grocery list to print. TDC suggested using a different browser and SURPRISE I got my grocery list printed though it’s very small but at least it printed, so now I can go shopping
I work at a school, and have almost thirty minutes for lunch. It is next to impossible to heat anything up, because there are two break rooms and only two microwaves in each to serve all the teachers in our building. I’d love to have a hot meal at lunch, but just can’t. re there some take-long, sort of picnic lunch items that I can substitute for meals, I know I can do fruit or nuts or a piece of bread, or some sliced cold meat – and so far I’m trying to substitute in that direction. Any ideas?
Hi, Suzybug. A fair number of Clubmembers here are in your spot. The following are some popular quick and no-cook options:
•Fresh and dried fruit
•Cut raw vegetables
•Oven-baked vegetable chips
•Nuts and seeds
•Trail mix combinations of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit
•Sandwiches – good breads with nut butters, hummus and similar spreads, tahini, canned or smoked fish, cheese, homemade “cold cuts” from fresh meats, egg salad, etc.
•Whole grain or Paleo crackers plus any of the above
•Hard-boiled eggs
•Sliced or string cheese
•Cottage cheese
•Yogurt
•Milk (dairy or vegetal), plain or flavored with cocoa powder and a recommended sweetener
•Hearty soup in a thermos (2-3 food groups, i.e. meat or legume, vegetable, whole grain)
•Hearty smoothie/shake in a thermos (2-3 food groups, i.e. fruit/vegetable, dairy/vegan, seeds)
•Edamame or other legume/pulse snacks
•Whole grain or Paleo cereal or granola (cold in small sealable bag, cooked in thermos)
•Canned beans
•Prepared healthy foods in containers – from leftovers or prepared the night or weekend before, that don’t need to be hot
•Homemade whole-food muffins or bars
•Popped grains, i.e. organic popcorn, sorghum, quinoaIan new to trim down and am committed to staying the pace.
Can I eat fruit at anytime throughout the day?Good morning, I’m new to this site and I’m not sure what I am doing. I sit here and read the menu and have put a menu together but don’t go buy it. I have changed my diet and exercise most mornings.
1. 10 minutes on the treadmill
2. 10 minutes on the bike
3. 20-40 step ups
Since starting my change of eating I mainly have,
Fruit juices made in the nutra bullet.
1. Strawberries, Banana, Blue Berries, Pineapple, Mango & grapes.
2. Fat free yogurt
3. Milk
these are mixed in different combinations. normally taken at breakfast.Main meals I have Ham or Chicken with caesar salad, seafood salad, beetroot and toss salad.
Snacks I have mixed nuts or grapes.
I’m not sure if I’m on the right track or not.
Kind regards
ChazHi, kemason. Yes, you can, butbe sure to keep track of the amount. Fruit is in your menu at least 2-3 times per day, and if you want more, be sure to swap something else for it
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