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I've been super hungry today, and I gave in and ate a lot, just like those old CJ days. I was wondering if there are any zero or low-calorie foods I can eat on days like this. I know about miracle noodles, which are only about 5 calories, and carrots, but carrots just make me even hungrier.

HUGE ASS PICKLE SPEARS

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argonautweakend posted...

HUGE ASS PICKLE SPEARS

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You are right pickles are good for that . I use to eat them oddly when I was still overweight CJ . I didn't use them when I was trying to lose weight lol.

Japanese yam noodles. Just boil them for about 5 minutes, and throw them in some type of ramen or udon soup base but don't drink the soup. But require some type of asian grocery store though.

The yam noodles are something like 10 calories for 100 grams. Its basically solidified water. The texture isn't like a regular noodle though, its like a jelly noodle, but it is still firm and has a bite to it.

They generally look like this:
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/a/a587d26a.jpg

By the way, straight out of the bag, they smell fishy, but once you boil it that smell goes away. and they have zero flavor, they take on whatever flavor you cook them in, which is why you throw them in ramen soup base.

I'm cooking them tomorrow, making a japanese hot pot of beef, potatoes, yam noodles, and other veggies.

Yadoken posted...

Japanese yam noodles....

Thanks for the suggestion, but I think those are the same as miracle noodles. I take them out of the bag, put them in a strainer, and wash them to get rid of that nasty water. Then, I cook them in a pot by themselves for about 5 minutes. After that, I add them to my pasta sauce and turkey meat. But with those I would have to make something else with them.

cjsdowg posted...

I've been super hungry today, and I gave in and ate a lot, just like those old CJ days. I was wondering if there are any zero or low-calorie foods I can eat on days like this. I know about miracle noodles, which are only about 5 calories, and carrots, but carrots just make me even hungrier.

Celery
Pickles & cucumbers
Strawberries (love me some freeze dried strawberries)
Spinach, kale, cabbage, lettuce, etc.
Hay and hay like substances (lemongrass, Carrot tops, etc). This stuff is super chewy though so either blend it in a smoothie or cook it or you'll be ruminating for hours.

Yadoken posted...

Japanese yam noodles. Just boil them for about 5 minutes, and throw them in some type of ramen or udon soup base but don't drink the soup. But require some type of asian grocery store though.

The yam noodles are something like 10 calories for 100 grams. Its basically solidified water. The texture isn't like a regular noodle though, its like a jelly noodle, but it is still firm and has a bite to it.

They generally look like this:
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/a/a587d26a.jpg

By the way, straight out of the bag, they smell fishy, but once you boil it that smell goes away. and they have zero flavor, they take on whatever flavor you cook them in, which is why you throw them in ramen soup base.

I'm cooking them tomorrow, making a japanese hot pot of beef, potatoes, yam noodles, and other veggies.

You might know the answer to a question I have. I want to make Ramen at home - not instant Ramen, but like a pot of Ramen. But I don't want to spend days making the Ramen base from scratch. Are there good brands of Ramen broth/bases in a jar that would be worth using? I live by several asian grocery stores, I just don't know really what to look for (I just moved here and haven't asked anyone at the stores yet).

one of the bad things about pickles, if you like them, is how they can trigger acid reflux.

When I was really into calorie counting when trying to lose weight, I found bananas to be great for filling the hunger hole a bit while barely being any calories. A lot of bang for your buck!

Typically anything fiber heavy is recommended, but lately, when I eat fiber, I feel "full", but not "satiated". There's a demand for protein in there. Could be cause I just injured some muscles.

Lichus. They're super tasty but have fuck all calories in them.

Edit - lychees.

you can eat a fuckton of cranberries for barely any calories

chia seeds

AlCalavicci posted...

You might know the answer to a question I have. I want to make Ramen at home - not instant Ramen, but like a pot of Ramen. But I don't want to spend days making the Ramen base from scratch. Are there good brands of Ramen broth/bases in a jar that would be worth using? I live by several asian grocery stores, I just don't know really what to look for (I just moved here and haven't asked anyone at the stores yet).

Make your own from base ingredients.

Start by adding ground up bonito flakes to boiling water, then add a little bit of Shoyu soy sauce and mirin cooking wine.

This is not your broth. This is what you start with. If you want to can strain this through cheesecloth but it's not necessary.

From here boil some pig feet in it. Add spring onion, ginger powder, and minced garlic. Take out the pig feet when you're satisfied with how thick the broth gets.

You can buy all this stuff already prepared. The only real work is boiling water.

I eat a lot of raw carrots and onions but I am weird.

Rice Crackers

ssjevot posted...

I eat a lot of raw carrots and onions but I am weird.

Like together?

Cabbage. Or if you want to be fancy bok choy.

You need high fiber, high protein snacks so you can better avoid binge attacks.

Yadoken posted...

Japanese yam noodles.

They generally look like this:
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/a/a587d26a.jpg

These are great but be careful with them, eating too much can cause digestive issues like stomachaches and diarrhea. They're fine as long as you eat them in moderation. Adding them and reducing your carbs is good, eating them instead of your carbs, maybe not good.

Personally my favorite is shredded cabbage. If you have a mandolin or a tool made for it you can shred cabbage super easily. I like to lightly salt and microwave some, then put in a bunch of that with a half serving of rice or noodles. It goes especially well with stir fry and Japanese donburi type dishes IMO.

Egg whites

Thanks for all the advice guys. Egg whites seem like a good choice. I can my some per cooked hard boiled eggs and just go to town on the whites

action52 posted...

These are great but be careful with them, eating too much can cause digestive issues like stomachaches and diarrhea. They're fine as long as you eat them in moderation. Adding them and reducing your carbs is good, eating them instead of your carbs, maybe not good.

Personally my favorite is shredded cabbage. If you have a mandolin or a tool made for it you can shred cabbage super easily. I like to lightly salt and microwave some, then put in a bunch of that with a half serving of rice or noodles. It goes especially well with stir fry and Japanese donburi type dishes IMO.

I hope not since I plan to eat then like 3 times a week

cjsdowg posted...

Like together?

No, I just grab one out of the vegetable drawer and munch on it for something to eat. I don't bother cutting the carrot, but I cut the onion into slices and throw out the outer skin.