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Way to go! Tons of SF veggies combined with challenging ones really makes a huge difference.

I just thought it was funny that we both were in b.s. (brussels sprouts) mode, yesterday.

I often puree my kiwis--just chop them up and use a hand blender. It's like eating a pudding or custard or pie filling. You're right, though, they are tart/acidic. Maybe blending reduces the acidity by processing the seeds? It's that way with strawberries or raspberries or blackberries, I think. Ditto for bananas. Whenever I have company I usually pick up plain angelfood cake and puree some kiwis and berries and have a kind of "bar." People are surprised, though with the kiwis and how naturally custardy they are. Maybe a chunk of banana would temper the acidity? Actually apple/kiwi is a great combo.

You're inspiring me, too, Cath. One of these days I'll have room in my belly to try out a few of those mini red potatoes I bought. I thought that they might be funky dippers. I suspect that they'd look GORGEOUS beside some herbed brussels sprouts. It's hard for me, I confess, to eat starchy foods, beyond bananas. I'm a survivor of vegetarian-Atkins mentality. I know, however that THEY ARE GOOD for one's mood, in moderation.

Going off AD's in a challenging adjustment, but nutrition and exercise (hehe for me, getting off my butt and HIKING to the mailbox, lol!) makes a big difference.

Papaya sure is heavenly.

Perhaps try angelfood cake as a safe cake substitute? It's really low cal. as well.

Kate.

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