Aussie / NZ safe foods!
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 03:58:01 2018
Permalink: /r/proED/comments/9iqsz5/aussie_nz_safe_foods/
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HellooOo I feel like there’s a lot of food that gets discussed here that isn’t available in Aus / NZ, so I figure we should chat about safe foods that we can access!

Here’s some of mine

- 7/11 Slurpee Zilched: the Pink Creamy Soda one is 3.3cal/100mL. Not as low cal as a diet coke, sure, but filling and the best flavour ever pls don’t fite me on this

- Chang’s lo-cal noodles (10 cal / 100g, available at Coles) is generally $2 cheaper than the Slendier shirataki noodles in the health food aisle. Slendier has more variety in noodle style ie. fettucine, angel hair etc but the texture is more... sproingy? cromchy? idk how to explain it

- Hart & Soul does a decent pho soup (32 cals). Don’t bother getting the pho + shirataki noodles version, they have like 5 strands of noodles >:(

- Keep It Cleaner has some shirataki noodle meals. I’ve tried Vegan Napoli (65cals) which is pretty decent, but I’m interested in trying the other flavours like pad thai (although they’re higher cals)

- Quorn. Um hello you sexy vegan minx where has it been all my life? I tried the cottage pie (177) which was GOOD, real real keen to try their mince (4 serves is only 285 perfect for omad)

- Skinny cow icecream sundaes (120). Yes we have overpriced Halo Top but I’m the type of person who eats through the whole package of something even if it’s more than 1 serving. These sundaes are individually packed which makes it easier for me.

- Harvest snaps (93/serve, 465 for bag) have a lot of cronch factor. I like to get the chilli flavour and add lite-salt to it since it’s pretty unsalty as it is compared to the original flavour.

- Musashi low carb mini protein bars (90). The choc fudge is tasty but not uber decadent enough to trigger my binges? Also doesn’t taste like artificial chalk like Quest bars loool. Yes they’re fairly small but the protein honestly keeps me full, and it’s got the best macros (real low on carbs). Shame they’re like $2.5 each >:(

- Fibre one bars (90). I’ve only seen the brownie and the salted caramel ones though. Yummy but again doesn’t trigger binges for me? Also lots of fibre so it makes me check myself before I want to commit to bingeing on them. Yummo when microwaves.
/u/skinnythrowaway01
Created: Wed Nov 14 00:05:49 2018
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Ty for this! Saved.
/u/Pollyhotpocketposts
Created: Thu Sep 27 02:40:13 2018
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https://www.reddit.com/r/1200Australia/comments/9izms9/low_calorie_snack_ideas/
/u/wwiwsky
Created: Tue Sep 25 21:00:11 2018
ID: e6nflya
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Sunbites popcorn mini packets - 62cal
Crispyfruits dried fruit packets - all generally under 40cal
Urban Pantry waffle biscuits - 33cal per biscuit
Weight Watchers pumpkin and ricotta cannelloni - 237cal
On the menu veggie lasagna -273cal
Woolies mini biscuit packets - 112-115cal
Woolies quinoa puffs - 62cal
Sanitarium unsweetened almond/coconut milk - 48cal per 250ml

Used to like microwaving the Kraft 97% fat free cheese slices (27cal each) but I can't find them any more..

Also the basics, mini cereal packets, halo top, Konjac rice/noodles, fish, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini (so expensive though!) and cauliflower rice. I had beetroot noodles from Woolies the other night I think I'm going to obsess over for a while. :)
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 23:46:27 2018
ID: e6nnfko
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omg this is such a Beautiful and Extensive List! Tysm!

Any recs for sauces that go well with beetroot noodles? :)
/u/wwiwsky
Created: Wed Sep 26 01:28:49 2018
ID: e6nqqz3
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Thank you! 💜 I'm saving this thread and plan to keep adding to it and hopefully make it a bit more organised.

I just got back from buying another packet of beetroot noodles but I'm not sure what to do with them yet. The other night I made it with capsicum, cauliflower, cabbage, carrot, eggplant and the Thai stir-fry shot sauce for 216cal. I halved it with my SO and they liked it - I'm always conscious of letting people see/try my food but it had enough flavour and was big enough to get away with, although I think the Vietnamese stir fry shot would be better. I'll do that next time until I can think of other meals that will look normal!
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Wed Sep 26 03:07:01 2018
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Oh omg both sound super yummy and filling, love it! 💛
/u/my_ed_acct
Created: Tue Sep 25 18:17:42 2018
ID: e6n5yfi
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Zilch Vanilla Bean Ice cream - tastes just like the real thing - sugarfree, 3 carbs and only 84cals a serve and if you're feeling frisky and your macros allow it, if you add a tiny bit of Healtheries No Sugar Added baking bits (10g = 47cals for milk choc bits) it feels like you're eating a McFlurry.

Also the Atkins Chocolate Break bars.... Sin free kit kat
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 23:42:06 2018
ID: e6nn9ro
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omg that Zilch mcflurry thing sounds,,, decadent....

Atkins in general is pretty good tho they can be too darned tasty and trigger a binge for me like whyyy

Just got Double D marshmallows today, have yet to try the fruit drops! I’m hoping they don’t give too much bloating/ laxative effect, not sure if u experienced anything like that?

Thanks for your suggestions and glad to help! 💛
/u/my_ed_acct
Created: Wed Sep 26 05:48:44 2018
ID: e6nyawi
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I haven't had any laxative effect so far! But I do have to only keep a couple in my drawer at a time or I'd binge on the whole bag. TOTALLY get where you're coming from on that issue 😩

It's nice to meet fellow Oceania ED peeps ❤️
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Wed Sep 26 06:46:17 2018
ID: e6o0zz3
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That’s great! I hope I’m in the clear too haha. I FEEL ya lol and yes I love meeting y’all! sending hugs 💛
/u/laconicyouth [5'4" | CW 110.2| GW 107 | 20F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 07:14:31 2018
ID: e6lvzgg
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I'm so glad Zilched slurpees exist in summer but oh my god think twice before getting a larger size because you'll be pooping water for hours... unless that's your thing, because sometimes I'm not super bothered by it. Yay, laxative effect!
/u/YellowDemo
Created: Tue Sep 25 05:50:44 2018
ID: e6lrvjr
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Thanks for this!! I’ll be in Australia for a week next week and was starting to panic w/o my regular options...
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 23:38:49 2018
ID: e6nn5ae
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I got you fam! And hope u enjoy ur stay in Aus! :)) weather’s a bit shite in sydney atm though
/u/YellowDemo
Created: Wed Sep 26 00:48:50 2018
ID: e6npjnu
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Thanks! And I’ll survive that, is pretty much shite here 10 months a year (Western Europe) and I’ll have access to an indoor gym with ac.
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Wed Sep 26 03:05:45 2018
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Ah I see, well it’ll be your home away from home then haha 💛
/u/Jwish91
Created: Tue Sep 25 05:01:59 2018
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Laughing cow cheese - light cheese triangles. 26 cals a triangle.
/u/Jwish91
Created: Tue Sep 25 04:58:56 2018
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One of my treat foods is mini Oreos. You can but them in multipacks for kids lunches. One packet is 113 calories

Sunbites popcorn multipacks are 62 cal per bag

Smooze brand of frozen coconut yoghurt deserts (they are sold unfrozen on the shelf). The pink guava flavour is 65 cals each

Coco coconut rice rolls - in the Asian section. 450 cals for the entire bag. They are delicious. Another of my treat foods. I’ve never eaten an entire bag in one sitting. They are crunchy and sweet and seem to satisfy me before I need to binge the whole bag
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 05:07:48 2018
ID: e6lq83j
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wow what a throwback I used to have pink guava smooze in my childhood... ty ty for all these suggestions!h
/u/Jwish91
Created: Tue Sep 25 04:50:43 2018
ID: e6lpnr5
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Jelly lite brand of jelly. The vanilla berry flavour (as odd as it sounds) is my favourite. You can make it up and eat the entire packet and it’s 56 cal
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 04:53:19 2018
ID: e6lpqtr
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Almost forgot about these! I like to add a bit of gelatin to stretch out the amount and gelatin is just protein so... Health™️. I love the lime green one though haha
/u/Jwish91
Created: Tue Sep 25 04:49:43 2018
ID: e6lpmkd
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Aldi also sells passion fruit gelato. The brand is little spoon. Comes 4 small tubs/servings per box. 79 cals each.
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 04:51:57 2018
ID: e6lpp8k
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omg bless you that sounds really good?! and portion control is perf ah
/u/Jwish91
Created: Tue Sep 25 04:52:38 2018
ID: e6lpq0h
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Yes the little tubs mean I only eat one. Don’t be fooled by the hazelnut flavour - they are 129 per tub! (But still doable I guess)
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 04:57:01 2018
ID: e6lpv4w
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Haha it’s the worst feeling in the world when you assume different flavours of the same thing will be the same cals 😵 thanks for the heads up!
/u/Jwish91
Created: Tue Sep 25 04:48:10 2018
ID: e6lpkru
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Keep it cleaner pad Thai noodles are my favourite!

I often add steamed broccoli and some capsicum to it too to make it a bit more interesting but still fairly low cal
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 04:53:51 2018
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Hot damn that sounds good! Is the sauce mild or spicy? :0
/u/Jwish91
Created: Tue Sep 25 05:00:27 2018
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Mild. Now that you mention it I might try adding some Siracha next time.

It doesn’t taste 100% like pad Thai but still delicious.

I hated the Tom yum flavour. I thought it tasted disgusting.
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 05:06:38 2018
ID: e6lq6nz
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Yeah I found the napoli didn’t taste exactly like napoli but it did the trick I guess.

Oh that’s disappointing :(
/u/hairturban [5'6 | 130lb | BMI21 | -53lbs | F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 04:33:46 2018
ID: e6lp4mm
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The serious popcorn brand does a sweet 17g for 50cal. Also love halo top, hate paying $12.99 a pint for it
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 04:46:24 2018
ID: e6lpin8
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Ooh will check it out! Yeah ugh the price is steep :/ I’m still waiting to find flavours like oatmeal but I’ve only seen vanilla, birthday cake, peanut butter etc so far :(
/u/Phasianida
Created: Tue Sep 25 04:06:42 2018
ID: e6loc8k
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We can access Halo Top, I buy it occasionally from Woolworths
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 04:47:33 2018
ID: e6lpk1i
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Haha it’s ok! Yeah HT is defs a once in a while thing, my wallet’s already suffering as it is 😭
/u/BEDBulimic [153cm | CW: 55.8 | GW1: 55 | -8.2 | 20F]
Created: Tue Sep 25 04:03:35 2018
ID: e6lo94x
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Also pls drop tea recs... i LOVE the celestial seasonings bengal spice + higher living’s cocoa and chilli (iirc?).

Shame I can’t find Tazo here, I love a good dessert tea :( i’ve been enjoying some Laduree samples though o well
/u/Pollyhotpocketposts
Created: Thu Sep 27 02:45:17 2018
ID: e6q18ot
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the twinnings cold infusions are epic