DD Food Finds - Page 2

janj · 03-02-2012, 07:38 AM

Thanks for these suggestions. I just went to Trader Joe and remembered the hummus, split pea soup and shrimp stir-fry mentioned in this thread. Great things to try on my next DD!

KeirasMom · 03-02-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by janj

Thanks for these suggestions. I just went to Trader Joe and remembered the hummus, split pea soup and shrimp stir-fry mentioned in this thread. Great things to try on my next DD!

I'm going to try the shrimp stir fry tomorrow. I triple checked the calories. I think it's like 175 for the WHOLE bag!

Truffles · 03-02-2012, 08:16 AM

Awesome! Can't wait to see the reviews on it! I'll have to go to Trader Joe's soon to get some of the split pea soup as well! YUM!

ouizoid · 03-02-2012, 08:22 AM

I love that stirfry from TJ's but just a word of warning--it has a TON of sodium--and I am always up afterwards--but it is really delicious!

janj · 03-04-2012, 09:11 AM

I was in Costco recently and found two yummy dishes in their refrigerated section. Their Vegetable and Barley Soup at 80 calories a cup is really tasty and filling. I also tried the Seaweed Salad (Asian) and it is delicious and 30 calories per 56g serving. I just had some for lunch with salmon and loved it!

Redeemed · 03-04-2012, 11:10 AM

Quaker Puffed Wheat Cereal - 50 calories a serving.

mayleesa · 03-04-2012, 01:27 PM

wishbone spray dressings....the balsamic vingarette is 1 calorie per spray and 10 sprays is ALOT...the ranch vingarette is 10 sprays for 15 calories...BOTH ARE FANTASTIc

DD80 · 03-05-2012, 11:19 AM

Bagged veggies - cauli/broccoli/carrots all cut up. I just microwave with a bit of butter (or sautee) and great side dish!

mainemom · 03-05-2012, 08:17 PM

Couple things:
Shadybrook Farms Turkey Breast Cutlets (raw): 4 cutlets to a pkg and each pkg is about 1 pound, so a 4 oz cutlet of lean turkey breast is 110 lbs. I make a picatta style sauce w/broth, a little butter. lemon juice and capers for a delicious, high protein dinner for about 150 cals.

These are expensive, but I LOVE the Mt Olive Kosher Dill Petites PicklePAK. I was at the grocery store on a DD and starving. I saw these - 4 little individual containers of tiny dill pickles, and 0 cals. Good for a quick snack, espec when you're not at home where you can access the big pickle jar.

janj · 03-06-2012, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ouizoid

I love that stirfry from TJ's but just a word of warning--it has a TON of sodium--and I am always up afterwards--but it is really delicious!

You're right on both counts, ouizoid! The stirfry was really tasty and filling, but I've woken up this morning barely able to get my rings off my fingers!

mainemom · 03-06-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mainemom

Couple things:
Shadybrook Farms Turkey Breast Cutlets (raw): 4 cutlets to a pkg and each pkg is about 1 pound, so a 4 oz cutlet of lean turkey breast is 110 lbs. I make a picatta style sauce w/broth, a little butter. lemon juice and capers for a delicious, high protein dinner for about 150 cals.

These are expensive, but I LOVE the Mt Olive Kosher Dill Petites PicklePAK. I was at the grocery store on a DD and starving. I saw these - 4 little individual containers of tiny dill pickles, and 0 cals. Good for a quick snack, espec when you're not at home where you can access the big pickle jar.

Oops - that's some heavy turkey! I meant 110 CALORIES!

sazzie · 03-06-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mainemom

Oops - that's some heavy turkey! I meant 110 CALORIES!

MintQ8 · 03-07-2012, 04:31 AM

Think it was here that I saw the recommendation for Dijoinnaise. A big thank you!

I found a 97% Fat Free one - the wasn't another choice - but I really like it and it's very low!!

Truffles · 03-21-2012, 08:52 AM

Kind of hard to see... but each of these sticks are 15 calories and 1 carb!! Perfect portion control because they are individually wrapped! I got the cappuccino flavor and there are bits of coffee in them! Delicious! Only problem is that I found them at T.J.MAXX so I'm not sure where exactly they are from. But I do plan on getting more on Thursday when I go back. They also have mint, orange, Irish creme, and a few more flavors I think. Some may have a few more calories per stick.

DD Chocolate

shirlc · 03-21-2012, 09:22 AM

Sure hope my local store has them!!!

Redeemed · 03-25-2012, 11:49 AM

Heinz Home Style gravy in a jar

1/4 cup = 20 calories, 3 carbs

Truffles · 04-05-2012, 08:53 AM

When u cook the trader joe's shrimp stir fry, do u need to thaw it first, or is it better cooked from frozen?

KeirasMom · 04-05-2012, 12:07 PM

Oooh, I'd forgotten about the TJ's shrimp stir fry. I cooked it from frozen and it was great!

OhioGuy · 04-05-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Truffles

Kind of hard to see... but each of these sticks are 15 calories and 1 carb!! Perfect portion control because they are individually wrapped! I got the cappuccino flavor and there are bits of coffee in them! Delicious! Only problem is that I found them at T.J.MAXX so I'm not sure where exactly they are from. But I do plan on getting more on Thursday when I go back. They also have mint, orange, Irish creme, and a few more flavors I think. Some may have a few more calories per stick.

DD Chocolate

i got one of those at a restaurant after meal before and
it was chocolate mint (my favorite)
and i have been looking for them since.
i told her to bring me more or else lol

Pami · 04-05-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Truffles

Kind of hard to see... but each of these sticks are 15 calories and 1 carb!! Perfect portion control because they are individually wrapped! I got the cappuccino flavor and there are bits of coffee in them! Delicious! Only problem is that I found them at T.J.MAXX so I'm not sure where exactly they are from.

Hershey

- Amazon has them $40 for 300 pieces.
Going to check MY TJMaxx next time I'm in the neighborhood.

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Originally Posted by Truffles

DD Chocolate

Luna Loca · 04-05-2012, 03:24 PM

Crystal Light Appletini!!!!! I am in

!!!!

I love this so much I went and got out one of my beautiful martini glasses to drink it out of. Seriously, this stuff is so so so good and five calories.

krow134 · 04-05-2012, 04:24 PM

At walmart in the frozen isle. They have these chinese take out containers of different chinese dinners. Each container has around 2 servings and are anywhere from 460-510 calories a whole container!!!! Once you cook and put it on a plate, tons of food!!!! My fave is the shrimp fried rice or the sweet and sour chicken!!

TryingJudd · 04-05-2012, 06:49 PM

I keep the special k protein water powders at the office for when I get starving on a DD. For 30 calories you get 5 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein in a glass of lemonade. Really stops the hunger pangs. tastes good too!

sunday · 04-05-2012, 07:28 PM

I second whoever mentioned the Progresso Light Soup for 80 calories. I strain the pasta out of the chicken rotini and noodle and mix these with one bag of Miracle Noodles (shirataki) !

Amazing and really cheap!

My absolute fav is Mezzetta Gourmet Sweet & Hot Jalapeno Peppers! You do not need any salad dressing if you add this to your salads and it is unbelievably tasty! 5 cals for 1 tbsp

One more fav is Fresh Gourmet Crispy Jalapenos! It doesn't take but a couple of tablespoons added to your salad and it is amazing!

krow134 · 04-05-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sunday

bag of Miracle Noodles (shirataki) !

Amazing and really cheap!

I see everyone mention these. Are they really that good? I have looked in stores around here, but I cant find them. So I would have to order them. But I thought, I would hate to order them and pay that shipping and stuff to hate them. Might have to just break down and try them!!

OhioGuy · 04-05-2012, 07:48 PM

id buy one to try first lol
and keep in mind that they come out exactly how they go in

sunday · 04-05-2012, 07:54 PM

I found them on Amazon and do not pay shipping because I have the prime membership. I like them so much, that I have them shipped on autoship!

Jamie, I don't think so!

It is a plant made from Konjac root. It really tastes like noodles to me.

krow134 · 04-05-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OhioGuy

id buy one to try first lol
and keep in mind that they come out exactly how they go in

ewweee what a visual!!!!! lol!!!

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Originally Posted by sunday

I found them on Amazon and do not pay shipping because I have the prime membership. I like them so much, that I have them shipped on autoship!

I didnt know you can get that stuff on amazon!!!! Goodness the things I have learned on this board tonight!!!! I think I will check into an order tomorrow when the paycheck hits the bank!!!! Ty!!!

ellgee · 04-06-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Luna Loca

Crystal Light Appletini!!!!! I am in

!!!!

I love this so much I went and got out one of my beautiful martini glasses to drink it out of. Seriously, this stuff is so so so good and five calories.

I am soooo excited to hear this! My husband picked this up for me the other night at the store and I haven't mixed it up yet. I got the Mojito and Margarita flavors too.

adillenal · 04-06-2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Katiebubb

I see everyone mention these. Are they really that good? I have looked in stores around here, but I cant find them. So I would have to order them. But I thought, I would hate to order them and pay that shipping and stuff to hate them. Might have to just break down and try them!!

I made an order with netrition and ordered one bag of each shape since that is what netrition suggested. People seem to either love them or hate them. I LOVE THEM. I do dry pan cook them to get the moisture out after I rinse, rinse, rinse. Then add them to whatever like soup or spaghetti sauce. I have since ordered a case from another source due to lower price and free shippping. I also have the fettuccini shape which does well in Italian type dishes. I usually eat that for L on DD's. Keeps me full and sometimes do not even want anything after I get home.
Alone they have no taste.

03-05-2012, 08:17 PM	#39
mainemom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 545 Gallery: mainemom Stats: 147/116/110 5' 1" WOE: LC; JUDDD; Gluten Free Start Date: January 2011	Couple things: Shadybrook Farms Turkey Breast Cutlets (raw): 4 cutlets to a pkg and each pkg is about 1 pound, so a 4 oz cutlet of lean turkey breast is 110 lbs. I make a picatta style sauce w/broth, a little butter. lemon juice and capers for a delicious, high protein dinner for about 150 cals. These are expensive, but I LOVE the Mt Olive Kosher Dill Petites PicklePAK. I was at the grocery store on a DD and starving. I saw these - 4 little individual containers of tiny dill pickles, and 0 cals. Good for a quick snack, espec when you're not at home where you can access the big pickle jar. __________________ Tracey -------- "...had we been discussing disorders of growth - why some people grow to be more than seven feet tall and others never make it to four feet - the only subject of discussion would be the hormones and enzymes that regulate growth. And yet, when we're discussing a disorder in which the defining symptom is the abnormal growth of our fat tissue, the hormones and enzymes that regulate that growth are considered irrelevant." - Gary Taubes, Why We Get Fat

03-21-2012, 08:52 AM	#44
Truffles Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mid-West, WI Posts: 1,159 Gallery: Truffles Stats: 142/128.7/128 JUDDD WOE: LC&JUDDD Start Date: 3/11 LC - 1/12 LC/JUDDD	Kind of hard to see... but each of these sticks are 15 calories and 1 carb!! Perfect portion control because they are individually wrapped! I got the cappuccino flavor and there are bits of coffee in them! Delicious! Only problem is that I found them at T.J.MAXX so I'm not sure where exactly they are from. But I do plan on getting more on Thursday when I go back. They also have mint, orange, Irish creme, and a few more flavors I think. Some may have a few more calories per stick. DD Chocolate __________________ Isn't that just kick-you-in-the-crotch, spit-on-your-neck, fantastic. -Rachel Green

03-25-2012, 11:49 AM	#46
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03-02-2012, 07:38 AM	#31
janj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 274 Gallery: janj Stats: 150/131/130 (5' 6.5")51 years old WOE: LC then JUDDD since 2/11/12. Now a 5:2 JUDDD combo Start Date: May 2003	Thanks for these suggestions. I just went to Trader Joe and remembered the hummus, split pea soup and shrimp stir-fry mentioned in this thread. Great things to try on my next DD!

03-02-2012, 08:16 AM	#33
Truffles Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mid-West, WI Posts: 1,159 Gallery: Truffles Stats: 142/128.7/128 JUDDD WOE: LC&JUDDD Start Date: 3/11 LC - 1/12 LC/JUDDD	Awesome! Can't wait to see the reviews on it! I'll have to go to Trader Joe's soon to get some of the split pea soup as well! YUM!

03-02-2012, 08:22 AM	#34
ouizoid Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,977 Gallery: ouizoid Stats: 225/165/145 WOE: JUDDD	I love that stirfry from TJ's but just a word of warning--it has a TON of sodium--and I am always up afterwards--but it is really delicious!

03-04-2012, 09:11 AM	#35
janj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 274 Gallery: janj Stats: 150/131/130 (5' 6.5")51 years old WOE: LC then JUDDD since 2/11/12. Now a 5:2 JUDDD combo Start Date: May 2003	I was in Costco recently and found two yummy dishes in their refrigerated section. Their Vegetable and Barley Soup at 80 calories a cup is really tasty and filling. I also tried the Seaweed Salad (Asian) and it is delicious and 30 calories per 56g serving. I just had some for lunch with salmon and loved it!

03-04-2012, 11:10 AM	#36
Redeemed Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beautiful Minnesota, Land of 10,000 Lakes Posts: 2,148 Gallery: Redeemed WOE: LC /1400 calories	Quaker Puffed Wheat Cereal - 50 calories a serving.

03-04-2012, 01:27 PM	#37
mayleesa Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,125 Gallery: mayleesa Stats: (5'5") 205.8/201.6/140lb WOE: it's complicated Start Date: 04/01/13	wishbone spray dressings....the balsamic vingarette is 1 calorie per spray and 10 sprays is ALOT...the ranch vingarette is 10 sprays for 15 calories...BOTH ARE FANTASTIc

03-05-2012, 11:19 AM	#38
DD80 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 1,176 Gallery: DD80 Stats: 188/165.0/145 5'10" WOE: Zoneish, Organic, GrassFed, Gluten-Free 5/13 Start Date: 1/10/12 Medi, 2/9/12 First UD, 1/1/13 New Plan	Bagged veggies - cauli/broccoli/carrots all cut up. I just microwave with a bit of butter (or sautee) and great side dish!

03-07-2012, 04:31 AM	#43
MintQ8 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gold Coast, the Land Down Under Posts: 4,205 Gallery: MintQ8 Stats: 264.6/220.2/140 WOE: Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Bypass Start Date: 23 February 2013	Think it was here that I saw the recommendation for Dijoinnaise. A big thank you! I found a 97% Fat Free one - the wasn't another choice - but I really like it and it's very low!!

03-21-2012, 09:22 AM	#45
shirlc Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,549 Gallery: shirlc Stats: 144/131/130-5'5" WOE: Low/Mod Carb, JUDDD (JUDDD, 10/25/11 at 141.5) Start Date: March, 2006	Sure hope my local store has them!!!

04-05-2012, 08:53 AM	#47
Truffles Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mid-West, WI Posts: 1,159 Gallery: Truffles Stats: 142/128.7/128 JUDDD WOE: LC&JUDDD Start Date: 3/11 LC - 1/12 LC/JUDDD	When u cook the trader joe's shrimp stir fry, do u need to thaw it first, or is it better cooked from frozen?

04-05-2012, 12:07 PM	#48
KeirasMom Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,615 Gallery: KeirasMom Stats: 277.6/152.6/145, 5'9", 40 y.o., Hypothyroid WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 6/4/13 Back to WLM for a few more pounds	Oooh, I'd forgotten about the TJ's shrimp stir fry. I cooked it from frozen and it was great!

04-05-2012, 03:24 PM	#51
Luna Loca Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Austin Posts: 11,236 Gallery: Luna Loca Stats: 303/159/159 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 10/17/10 started JUDDD on 1/28/12 at 198	Crystal Light Appletini!!!!! I am in !!!! I love this so much I went and got out one of my beautiful martini glasses to drink it out of. Seriously, this stuff is so so so good and five calories.

04-05-2012, 04:24 PM	#52
krow134 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 1,465 Gallery: krow134 Stats: 207 starting weight in 2012 WOE: Lower Carb/JUDDD	At walmart in the frozen isle. They have these chinese take out containers of different chinese dinners. Each container has around 2 servings and are anywhere from 460-510 calories a whole container!!!! Once you cook and put it on a plate, tons of food!!!! My fave is the shrimp fried rice or the sweet and sour chicken!!

04-05-2012, 06:49 PM	#53
TryingJudd Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,696 Gallery: TryingJudd Stats: Started Judd on 3.26.12 WOE: Judd Start Date: 3.26.12	I keep the special k protein water powders at the office for when I get starving on a DD. For 30 calories you get 5 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein in a glass of lemonade. Really stops the hunger pangs. tastes good too!

04-05-2012, 07:28 PM	#54
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,667 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	I second whoever mentioned the Progresso Light Soup for 80 calories. I strain the pasta out of the chicken rotini and noodle and mix these with one bag of Miracle Noodles (shirataki) ! Amazing and really cheap! My absolute fav is Mezzetta Gourmet Sweet & Hot Jalapeno Peppers! You do not need any salad dressing if you add this to your salads and it is unbelievably tasty! 5 cals for 1 tbsp One more fav is Fresh Gourmet Crispy Jalapenos! It doesn't take but a couple of tablespoons added to your salad and it is amazing!

04-05-2012, 07:48 PM	#56
OhioGuy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NW OH Posts: 453 Gallery: OhioGuy Stats: 6'2'' 370 atkins to 355 then JUDDD WOE: Good bye LC, Hello Juddd Start Date: 3/5/2012 atkins intro JUDDD 3/29/12	id buy one to try first lol and keep in mind that they come out exactly how they go in

04-05-2012, 07:54 PM	#57
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,667 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	I found them on Amazon and do not pay shipping because I have the prime membership. I like them so much, that I have them shipped on autoship! Jamie, I don't think so! It is a plant made from Konjac root. It really tastes like noodles to me.