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<br>Hungry Girl Today: 08.29.07 
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<br>Dear HG, 
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<br>I am a pasta FIEND, and I have tried so, SO hard to fall in love with those 
<br>Tofu Shirataki noodles you LIVE for. But as hard as I try, I just can't make 
<br>myself enjoy or appreciate them. I need something that's more pasta-ish. Do 
<br>you know of any other noodle substitutes that are fairly low in calories and 
<br>maybe high in fiber? 
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<br>Pasta-Obsessed  
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<br>Dear Pasta-Obsessed, 
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<br>I'll try to get over the fact that you don't love House Foods Tofu Shirataki (I 
<br>LOVE IT SO MUCH!), but the truth is that you're not alone. I sometimes get 
<br>emails from people who aren't huge fans of the stuff. They think it's just a bit 
<br>too slippery to be a reasonable swap for pasta. If you're one of those folks, 
<br>you may want to try FiberGourmet Light Pasta. It comes in flavors like 
<br>Spinach, Tomato, Classic, Whole Wheat, Garlic Parsley, and Chocolate 
<br>(which sounds scary, but it doesn't really taste like chocolate, so it's not 
<br>THAT scary!). The stuff is really pretty good. The texture is definitely a bit 
<br>more pasta-y than Tofu Shirataki, and it's a little gummy and chewy (in a 
<br>good way). It has 130 calories per 2-ounce, uncooked serving (which is 
<br>practically 40% fewer calories than regular 210-calorie pasta), and it packs 
<br>in a WHOPPING 18 grams of fiber per serving, too, which is pretty 
<br>phenomenal. FYI, if you’re a serving-size skeptic, you'll be happy to know 
<br>that an official HG weigh-in was conducted, and 2 ounces of the stuff 
<br>uncooked yielded 1 (very packed!) cup of cooked noodles, just like regular 
<br>pasta. Also super-impressive? The fact that the company posted the 
<br>product's lab results, confirming that its diet-friendly nutritionals are legit. I 
<br>really do like this stuff and recommend it for people who want a lower calorie 
<br>substitute for noodles but aren't crazy about the Shirataki stuff. Give it a 
<br>whirl and let me know what you think. (BTW, I've tried all of the other pasta 
<br>alternatives out there, and while there are many healthy options, there are 
<br>very few that really save you lots of calories -- FiberGourmet and Tofu 
<br>Shirataki are definitely your best bets there!) 
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<br>Hungry Girl, 
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<br>I need help. Soon I will be getting my wisdom teeth taken out, and I've been 
<br>told that all I will be able to eat is liquid-y foods (ice cream, soups, etc.). 
<br>During my recovery, what kinds of items can I "eat" without gaining back the 
<br>weight that I've worked sooo hard to lose? PLEASE HELP!!!!!! 
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<br>(Soon To Be) Toothless in Tulsa   
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<br>Dear Toothless, 
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<br>Do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT let this be an excuse for you to (literally) suck 
<br>down gazillions of calories and fat grams. So often people fall into that trap. 
<br>They think that drinking calories is somehow better than chewing them, and 
<br>that they couldn't possibly gain weight by sipping liquids all day. But fatty 
<br>cream-based soups, bowls of ice cream, and thick shakes packed with 
<br>calories, sugars, and fat are NOT acceptable meals. And it's VERY easy to 
<br>gain weight on a liquid diet if you make bad decisions. There are a slew of 
<br>HG recipes you can make and enjoy while on a liquid/soft-foods diet. Check 
<br>out these smoothies and shakes, our famous Strawberry Cloud, and these 
<br>coffee drink tips and recipes. And to see my picks for guilt-free ice cream, 
<br>click here. In addition, you can have LightFull Smoothies, light yogurt (those 
<br>come in every flavor under the sun), oatmeal (mixed with pumpkin... yum!), 
<br>healthy soups (LOVE Progresso's new WW soups and Amy's Chunky Tomato 
<br>Bisque), no-sugar-added applesauce (Mott's Healthy Harvest ones are great), 
<br>and the insides of baked potatoes mixed with a little fat-free creamer (so 
<br>good!). If you need a drink that packs a TON of protein, make a shake out of 
<br>egg-white protein (Jay Robb makes a GREAT powder). Other good sources of 
<br>protein that don't require much chewing? Cheesy egg scrambles made with 
<br>light cheese and fat-free egg substitute, lentil-packed soups (heat 'em 'til the 
<br>beans are extra soft), and nonfat Greek yogurt (Fage Total 0% is my 
<br>favorite!). To make sure you're getting everything you need, you may want 
<br>to check in with your doctor or a nutrition professional. Good luck! 
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<br>CHEW ON THIS:
<br>Today, August 29th, is National More Herbs Less Salt Day. So, um, use more 
<br>herbs and less salt today!
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<br>HG HEADS UP! Another FOOD FIGHT is on the way... Be sure to check your 
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