I’m not one of those people who cooks the same recipe every time. I prefer to tinker with my food. Sometimes it’s successful, sometimes it’s not so great. This delicious recipe came out of a combination of ingredients on hand in the fridge: chicken soup made from the bones of the roasted chicken two days […]
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It’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Week! And if you’ve been following me for a while you’ll know that I love cookies (in moderation of course). There’s just something really satisfying about a good cookie. In order to celebrate, I rounded up some of my friends and asked them to share their favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe […]
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I’m a fan of finding delicious and easy ways to use leftovers. This particular curry meal is a new favorite. I had too much leftover cooked chicken thighs and we weren’t in the mood for the same meal on repeat. I’m sure you understand. One of the best ways to avoid food fatigue is to take […]
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Our modern processed foods can contain many ingredients that you may not know much about such as maltodextrin.Uses for maltodextrinIt is a highly processed, plant-based substance that is usually made from corn but also can be made from rice, potato, wheat, or tapioca. To produce maltodextrin these starches are cooked at very high temperatures and […]
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The weather in March may come in like a lion and go out like a lamb, but it sure is a delicious month, especially when you look at all the ripe and in-season foods.Here are the fruits and vegetables that you can take advantage of for maximum freshness, flavor, and nutritional content. Check out some […]
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Are you considering a detox to give your body a fresh start? While detoxing can have numerous benefits, it’s important to do it the right way. Unfortunately, one of the most common mistakes people make when detoxing is powering through, even when they feel terrible. This approach can actually do more harm than good. To help […]
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Like everyone else you’ve probably noticed that your grocery dollars aren’t stretching as far as they used to. These days it seems like more dollars buys less food. And if you’re someone who’s mindful about the quality of what you’re eating that’s definitely gotten your attention: Healthy Eating On A Budget. I’ve written about this topic […]
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Are you suddenly in a position where you have to feed yourself with only one arm? You are not alone, millions of adults are impacted by fractured wrists, shoulder tears and other arm injuries each year. And not all of us have the luxury of having someone else to cook for us or being able […]
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Soup is a wonderful comfort food. There is just something special about a nice warm bowl of soup that can make us feel better. Plus it turns out that soup is a great health food and has been nourishing the people of the world for literally thousands of years.Soups have been around as long as […]
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Micronutrients are the building blocks for your body. They provide the resources your body needs to function properly. Without a blood test, it can be difficult to know if you have sufficient levels of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other metabolites.There are, however, some ways that your body indicates that everything is not what it […]
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