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May 4, 2021

AARP Rewards Healthy Plate Contest, Week 2 May 10-16

  • May 4, 2021
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Welcome to Week 2 of our AARP Rewards Healthy Plate Contest, May 10-16, 2021

 

This week we are looking for ways you eliminate foods from your diet!  Tell us what challenges or specialized diets have you used to boost your health?  Low carb, low calorie,no sugar, etc.. and get 50 AARP Rewards point as well as a chance to win our Week 2 topic.  Rules:  https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Healthy-Plate-Contest-2021-Official-... .  Click here to see information on the contest

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NicuNanny
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May 11, 2021

I made a chocolate cake yesterday that was sugar free and gluten free to help me eat less sugar...

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FrancetteH903709
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May 11, 2021

I have used substitutes. As an example, instead of mayonaise spread on a sandwich, I use no fat plain yougurt. in place of shortening in a baked goods recipe, I use applesauce.

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    GailN935310
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    May 11, 2021

    This is one of the best tools for being healthy. I am eating a modified keto plan due to type 2 diabetes. The plan to follow is the one that fits your unique needs and that you can be compliant with. Great post!

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    suntoad
    Contributor ⭐
    May 11, 2021

    I remove more processed foods from cooking and added more fruits, and lots more veggies.

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    lg7566
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    May 11, 2021

    I subscribed to Nutrisystem which I found very convenient to help me select the right foods and control portion size. They also supplied snack options to eliminate food cravings. It was fine for me, but a little tough for my husband who had no diet issues. Since we have been recently diagnosed with borderline hypertension and high cholesterol, I have adapted to the "forks over knives" approach to food buying and preparation.

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    MaryI236103
    Contributor ⭐
    May 11, 2021

    I have celiac so I have been Gluten Free for over 20 years, yes way before everything was labeled GF.  My good friend son was recently diagnosed at age 27 and we are going to visit him so I made a new recipe for chocolate cookies from Chickpea Flour.  The are the best GF cookies I have ever made! Maple  sugar and dark chocolate help them be healthier then other GF cookies that tend to compensate taste with lots of sugar!  So both of us get to eat a little healthier!

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    a170938b
    Conversationalist ⭐
    May 11, 2021

    Cheese is my sin! I replace it with herbs and nutritional yeast; the meals are tastier, lighter and healthier. As an occasional treat, I indulge in a good quality Brie; I actually appreciate it more now.  And guess what, I am spending less as well! Isn't it a win-win situation?

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    sw5166
    Contributor ⭐
    May 11, 2021

    I have learned The power of portion control and that it really does help with weight control. It is okay if I don’t eat everything on my plate in one sitting.

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    TheresaM680871
    Contributor ⭐
    May 11, 2021

    I have found that I needed to really look at what I’m eating and how much. I’ve prepped my meals for the week and it has made a big difference for me. I know each day what and how much I am going to eat. 

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    WmWFernandezSr
    Contributor ⭐
    May 11, 2021

    I eliminated: meat; fish; poultry; pork; eggs; milk. I try to eat only vegetables and drink only non-sugar/caffeine liquids. 

    William W Fernandez, Sr., J.D., Retired Attorney at Law; AARP Safe Driving Instructor/Trainer/Zone Coordinator/WNTT/CarFit Tech in Central Florida/ SDTEK Presenter & Virtual Producer.
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    ChrissaK375504
    Contributor ⭐
    May 11, 2021

    Ive been eating more veggies and cutting down on fried foods and drinking more water. I realized how much I needed this to set my goals for weight loss and be more healthy

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    jw80519176
    Contributor ⭐
    May 11, 2021

    I am trying to eliminate sugars.  I’ve been successful giving up potatoes and bread Except cornbread that I treat myself with every other week, working on going to once a month, baby steps.  My biggest problem is my sweet tooth ☹️  So I searched online for the best sugar substitute for baking. Found a couple of really good recipes and incorporated nuts and fresh fruit ( mostly Granny Smith apples and almonds). It’s working!  Always drink my water and walk. Not striving to loose weight, just eliminate sugars. However I’ve lost about 2 lbs each week. Know it has to be a total lifestyle change😊

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