Newbies

Are you allowed to eat the pearled barley? I have 2 boxes of it!

Hi, Rita. The serving size for cottage cheese is 1/4 cup or 60 grams.

What is the serving size for cottage cheese?

Hi, henglish. About 7 eggs is reasonable, depending on your health background. If you have diabetes or heart disease in your history, it is especially worth it to get high-quality eggs, such as organic pastured or omega-3.

Hi, Rita. The advantage of living in assisted living is that those menus generally have to be approved by a dietitian, with government oversight. True, many of the foods may be processed and high in simple carbohydrates, but the schedule there often calls for snacks in-between meals, lots of protein and calcium, and 5 servings per day of fruits+vegetables – these are all key elements recommended in this program. If you would like to give your chef your Trim Down Club menu, that’s fine – but it may be just as simple to adjust your eating to what is available there (since there are so many factors a chef who cooks for so many people needs to take into account). If you want, you are welcome to send a few examples of menus that you have there, and I would be more than happy to look them over and get back to you with a plan. When you have the files, let Customer Service know (through the Contact Us link below) that I requested them, and they will arrange for a way for you to e-mail the menus to me.

Hi, Maria, and welcome! If you are using the Menu Planner application, after you build your menu, there is a function for generating a shopping list. We also have a a couple of videos and an e-guide on shopping, which you can get through Customer Service (you can reach them directly through the “Contact Us” link below).
What we generally recommend is to start with what you are used to, but gradually upgrade, i.e. from white and refined products to whole grain – you can even mix half and half if the tastes and textures seem odd. Gradually find recipes that appeal to you, even if they are simple additions of seasonings and good oils. We have an extensive collection (see the link above), and even if you don’t follow those exactly, they can give you some ideas about healthy cooking techniques and good food combinations. We hope you can try some new superfoods along the way, too, but there is certainly no pressure – just ease into it, take little steps if you need (they really do add up), and don’t worry about breaking the bank on fancy items. There are plenty of benefits to be had with just regular whole foods, portion control, and meal timing.

WShere do I find the free spreads?