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Lighten Up the Mac ‘N Cheese!
I love macaroni and cheese, but I definitely do not enjoy the stick-to-the-waist effect that comes with it. A traditional macaroni and cheese can pack up to 1000 calories per serving because each bite is smothered in cream, butter and cheese. And if you choose to make mac and cheese from the pre-packaged boxes, then [...]
Easy Healthy Snacks
Find yourself wondering off to the vending machine too often or peeking into the staff pantry a little more than usual? Then you need to start to load your desk area and your bag with healthy, scrumptious snack options. They are wholesome, low-fat yet jam-packed with nutrients, very different from the chemical-laden, fat-laden commercial snack [...]
Easy Food Swaps for Better Health
Anyone who has made habit changes before can tell you this: the first step always seems the hardest. And this certainly holds true when it comes to making changes for a healthy lifestyle. If you feel like that’s you –having not a single clue on how to actually start improving your diet– there’s no need [...]
2 News that is Making Me Smile Today!
Gooood morning, everyone! I am in a totally happy mood right now. Why? Because of two awesome news today: Foodgawker accepted my photo submission for the first time (ever!). Yay! My guest post (another first time ever!) has just been posted on PreventionRD! The topic? Creamy Soups 101.
Food Challenge: Wheat Berry
For this week’s Food Challenge, I’m trying out a whole grain — wheat berry. So far the only whole grain options that I am familiar with are: oats, popcorn and brown rice. I definitely have not been courageous in the past with expanding my taste for whole grains, so I’m really excited about adding wheat [...]
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Veggies in a Jiffy!
Photo by Martin_Cathrae Having vegetables with meals is an important cornerstone in embracing a healthy lifestyle. But sometimes veggies just don’t make it onto the menu because we think they may take too long and too much effort to prepare that we just say, forget it! But, there are actually options that can easily go [...]
Have a Power Breakfast!