Confessions of a Former Food Snob: I Owe Some Apologies
My closest friends and family will tell you I’m a horrible sympathizer; I can’t put myself in someone’s place unless I’ve been there myself. For instance, I couldn’t gently smile at parents of unruly toddlers until I HAD ONE. I had trouble understanding why anyone would willingly be a stay-at-home parent until I ENDED UP THERE. And I didn’t comprehend what life is like for a family living on a less-than-average* income until we WERE LIVING IT. So much of what I’ve written on this blog (or said out loud to people) revolved around food choices,...
Read MoreTropical Suntan Smoothie
Consuming colorful vegetables isn’t just good for your insides; it’s a surefire way to improve the look, and, yes, color of your skin. Brightly colored veggies, like carrots, contain carotene, which allows the skin to reflect a different tone. Carotene also carries the benefit of absorbing UV rays, so the smoothie recipe below will do double-duty in your quest for the sun. Drink this smoothie daily and you will surely start to glow! *A note about blenders. You’ll probably come across numerous bloggers and smoothie-fanatics telling you that a $400 blender is a must-have for...
Read MorePlan to Eat: Meal Planning Service Review & {Giveaway}!
I am so excited and pleased to share a fantastic resource and quality meal-planning service with you: Plan to Eat. One of the best ways to ensure you are eating healthy is to plan your meal in advance, so that you aren’t scrambling for last-minute choices. I’ve tested quite a few meal planning services and can honestly tell you that Plan to Eat is one of, if not THE BEST service available for organizing your recipes, planning meals in advance, and creating grocery lists. Each aspect of Plan to Eat is user-friendly, efficient, and purposeful. Plan to Eat consists of three main...
Read MoreA Huge Change You Can Make TODAY: Freezing Grains
Two of the cornerstones of healthier eating are 1) cooking your own meals and 2) consuming whole grains. This becomes a snafu of sorts when the concept of time is thrown into the mix since whole grains take longer than a hot microwave minute to cook. So, once a month, I cook ahead. I like to keep a stockpile of pre-cooked rice and quinoa in the freezer in storage bags. (Occasionally, I’ll cook another grain like kamut or wheat berries, but rice and quinoa are my standbys.) If you can’t find affordable, organic grains in your area, consider Green Polka Dot Box, an online grocery...
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