Man Up! Take the Macho Out of Nachos & Find Strength in #Health
When my husband and I first started dating, we began a mutual journey into veganism. He made the change for health reasons, and I did it because I loved him madly. The first family function he attended with me was my large, Catholic, kielbasa-gorged family’s annual Christmas party. I knew I had to marry this man when he braved the meat gauntlet (I’m pretty sure there was an entire roasted pig at this particular event) and side-eyes from those who didn’t understand when he said, “I don’t eat meat.” Also impressive: his agility at leaping aside when a large...
Read More“I Can’t Eat That”: A Guide to Diverse Eating Styles & Dietary Restrictions
I’ve run the gamut of food options and I’ve eaten in every one of the succeeding styles, or a combination of them, at some point in the past seven years or so. I believe that everyone should try on different eating hats to find the one that suits, investigating the style that makes her feel the best and makes her body work the most efficiently. Oftentimes, though, the following dietary restrictions aren’t for experiment or trend, but truly a lifestyle choice or a medical necessity.School yourself on some common diet types: Dairy-Free Definition: Diets which eliminate...
Read MoreBlack Bean Hummus
This recipe ROCKS. Please excuse the shitty photo. It’s the best I could get of the grey dip on our recent roadtrip. This hummus works well when using edamame in place of the black beans (and looks prettier, too!). I’ll update soon! Print Black Bean Hummus Author: HealthfulMama.com Recipe type: Appetizer, Snack Prep time: 1 min Cook time: 4 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 6 Easy prep and simple ingredients make this dip a winner Ingredients 3 cups or 2 cans of organic black beans, drained & liquid...
Read MoreWTF Friday: Gillian vs. Nigella?
This week’s WTF Friday Moment brought to you by: Internet Rhetoric. The following photo comparison of Gillian McKeith and Nigella Lawson has been circulating the internet and, more recently, Facebook, as a supposed reason why a diet comprised of “meat, butter, and desserts,” is better for one’s health. People have been re-posting this little over and over…why? Let’s not be stupid, shall we? 1. Any diet of REAL FOOD is great for one’s health, diets which both of these women advocate. (And, really, has anyone outside of the UK heard of Gillian...
Read MoreNut Butter Snack Balls: Kid Friendly!
This post is dedicated to my mom, who, for years, provided childcare for my brothers and me, most of my gazillion cousins, a number of kiddos through her in-home daycare, and most-recently, for my son! Needless to say, the woman knows her stuff when it comes to little kids. One of my favorite snacks my mom made (and one my cousins still remember her making) was Peanut Butter Balls. I love making them not just for The Bear, but for Hubs and myself, since they’re easy, kid-friendly, and delicious. Print Nut Butter Snack Balls Basic Recipe Author: Healthful Mama Recipe...
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