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 | Hi, leeker. Yes, if the half-and-half is the real thing and not a fat-free, artificially flavored novelty item. Go easy, though – any amount above 2 tablespoons (28 ml) in a day needs to be counted as a fat exchange (3 tablespoons or 42 ml = 1 fat). |
 | I love my coffee with half and half. Is this allowed |
| | Hi, CarrieRose. Yes!! Those are great sources. |
 | I’m in UK. Vegetarian who loves to cook. Can I still use Marmite (savoury yeast extract) not Vegemite. I find it’s helpful for extra B complex and salt (advice from doctor as I’ve had ileostomy for 34 years). Can’t think of any alternative. |
 | If you check out the exchange page (https://www.trimdownclub.com/exchanges-lists/ ), you’ll see that pumpkin, corn and parsnip are listed under ‘starchy veg’ and so count as carb exchanges. |
 | Just got through week one of my own menus as I’m in New Zealand an we do have different veges. I’m not sure where to add pumpkin, parsnip,corn cob, parsnip etc. Ive been thinking they are starch so hoping I’m on the right track. Thks Jill |
| | Hi, san. You can swap carbs for protein exchanges, no problem. |
| | Hi, afb83. Yes – click on the “Grocery List” icon in the toolbar above your menu (it is toward the right end). |
| | Hi, Auntkates. In addition to the information hwyla provided, your menu will let you know the portions of most foods, and clicking on the “Vegetables of Your Choice” link will bring you to a list that explains the portion sizes. |
 | I was wondering if I need to eat all the carbs that are put on my plan. Also, snacks do not want vegan at ALL. Have Atkins drinks and bars. Are they okay to have on this plan. Also have Atkins recipes using Almond and Coconut flour. Do not know what Rice flour is. Also I make OOPS (a non carb bread made with cream cheese, eggs and egg whites). Will these be okay. |
 | just joined and wondering once the menus are created do you provide a shopping list? |
| | If you go to: https://www.trimdownclub.com/exchanges-lists/ (or even just google ‘trim down club, exhanges’ if you forget the web address) you will see the exchanges for all foods – fruit, veggies, carbs, protein, etc. I found it helpful to just print out the entire list. |
 | I just joined too. And there are a lot of “holes” in the information available… Or perhaps I don’t know where to look. How much is a “serving of vegetables”? A serving of fruit? I assume I can switch items in a menu around as long as the balance remains the same (i.e. Whole grain bread instead of muffin- strawberries instead of grapes. I really need a list of “fruits”. And a list of “vegetables”. Is there such? |
| | Hi, 64chrisd, and welcome. I encourage you to try the personal version of the Menu Planner application (the right-most option here – https://www.trimdownclub.com/menu-planner), so you can select many foods, which will increase the changes of variety. In addition, you can select “high variety” in your profile. |
| | Hi, 64chrisd, and welcome. I encourage you to try the personal version of the Menu Planner application (the right-most option here – https://www.trimdownclub.com/menu-planner), so you can select many foods, which will increase the changes of variety. In addition, you can select “high variety” in your profile. |
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