Like some of the other members, I find I am hesitant to add many new foods now that I have reached my weight goal. Over the past weeks I have increased my intake of whole grain (particularly low-carb) bread, low-carb pastas, nuts, and berries. I have been eating peanut butter all along without problems. Veggies continue to be a staple of my diet. Hot and Sour soup is another new treat. My blood pressure is great for the first time in years and I wish to keep most sugar out of my diet because I feel it is unhealthy.

Can others suggest foods or even recipes I may not have considered? Has anyone had problems with brown rice? It just seems very high in carbs to me. Last night I made a dessert that was really delicious and easy.

Pour instant, sugar-free Jello Banana Cream pudding into wine glasses. Refrigerate and add a thin layer of almond crumbs. Heat blueberries in 1 tablespoon of butter with 1 packet of Splenda and top the pudding and almond crumbs. Last, top with whipped cream.