Hey, fellow foodies and health nuts! Welcome to the world of nutrition where we’re dishing out the scoop on all things delicious and nourishing. This is the spot where your plate becomes a canvas for creating a healthier, happier you. Get ready to unravel the mysteries of macros, explore the benefits of superfoods, and find out how to strike that perfect balance between treating yourself and treating your body right. Whether you’re a kitchen whiz or just getting acquainted with the salad aisle, we’ve got you covered with tips, recipes, and insights that make eating well feel like a flavor-packed adventure. So, grab your fork and get ready to explore a world of tasty choices that’ll have you looking and feeling your absolute best!
When you change your diet to include healthier options like lean proteins, good fats, and antioxidants, you will see far more physiological changes than weight loss alone. As your body absorbs the nutrients from the healthier foods you consume, it will begin to function more efficiently so that you get ill less often and see […]
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The sweetness of yams and the special sweetness of onions combine for a unique addition to the holiday table. Serves 6; 24 mgs. of sodium per serving Ingredients: 2 medium onions, diced 6 tbsps. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 5 large yams, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup milk freshly ground black pepper Directions: Boil the yams in
“Bananas rank as one of the world’s most beloved fruits, and their popularity is well-deserved. These tropical wonders are packed with essential vitamins, healthy carbohydrates, generous amounts of potassium, iron, and fiber, while being low in sodium. They make for a convenient, energy-boosting snack that’s delicious, portable, and exceptionally nutritious. Bananas are grown in many
Cool couscous creates the basis for a hearty summer salad to serve as a side dish or a vegetarian main course. This version takes the concept in a fresh, sweet direction. Serves 6; 18 mgs. of sodium per serving Ingredients: 1 10-oz. box quick-cooking couscous prepared according to directions, omitting salt. 3 carrots, peeled and
Here’s a hearty side dish for chicken or red meat; in larger portions, it’s also a great vegetarian entree. For canned salt-free chick peas, see the archive. If you can’t find them, substitute dried chick peas soaked overnight and simmered for 1 to 2 hours until tender. Serves eight; 4 mgs. of sodium per serving
Here’s the classic comfort dessert; it’s easy to make and tasty, evoking memories of mom’s cheerful kitchen on a snowy afternoon. If you like, add a small handful of raisins or currants when cooking the rice with the milk serves six; 64 mgs. of sodium per serving Ingredients: 1/2 cup long grain rice 3
Make Salad Your Meal Plan ideas. It’s a fact: if you are overweight, your knees pay the price. One way to eat better and lose weight is to put salads front and center on the dinner menu more often. Creative and strategic combinations of vegetables, fruits and proteins make salads satisfying and tasty and ensure
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You can also incorporate spicy foods as a trick to help lose weight for lunch or for dinner. Chili pepper, cayenne peppers, and habanero peppers are just a few of the spicy foods that work to increase your fat burning potential. You do not even have to use fresh peppers in your meals to benefit
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In our part of the world, September brings the first fine apples and the first cool mornings — it’s the right time, in other words, for breakfast built around an apple cinnamon muffin. 12 muffins; 20 mgs. of sodium per muffin Ingredients: 2 cups flour 2 eggs 2 tsps. low sodium baking powder (see archive)
This deeply flavorful soup depends on good potatoes, parsley and a hefty touch of curry powder. You can leave it at that if you like, but we went on to add some sautéed sweet peppers for good measure. The basic recipe makes a fairly thick soup; if you wish you can thin it a bit
