Health Food, Healthy Eating, and Nutrition
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Tonight I kicked off the start of the week with some homemade roasted chicken and red pepper sandwiches. They were a hit! This recipe is loaded with healthy ingredients and makes a light but filling meal. The sandwiches have healthy fats (avocado, olive oil), greens (arugula, basil), veggies (red peppers, onion), protein (chicken), and whole [...]
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Do you ever feel like it’s too complicated or expensive to make healthy meals? I know the feeling, but I promise it doesn’t have to be that way. I made a simple, low-ingredient meal this week and wanted to share it with you. Sometimes, simple foods are really the best. My Curry Chicken and Eggplant [...]
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Some nights you just want a pizza, right? Monday was one of those nights at my place, so I made my own pie on the fly. By picking up a ready-made whole grain pizza crust, it was a very quick and easy meal to prepare. The crust came in a package at the store (looked [...]
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I had a ton of leftovers to use up today, so I made a big salad for lunch. By keeping a few key items on hand, I can always whip up a healthy meal on-the-spot. Some of my key foods are: olive oil, lemons, fresh greens, and crunchy raw veggies such as carrots, onions, and [...]
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Did you know that eating a Mediterranean-style diet can reduce your chances of depression? A recent study from Spain concluded that men and women who ate diets rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, beans, fish, and cereals were 30% less likely to have depression. For one thing, the healthy fats in olive oil, fish, [...]
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I learned a little food trivia during a trip to Whole Foods last week. I was in their gorgeous produce section and was picking out some kale to put in a spicy sausage, potato, and kale soup. I found some pretty purple/red kale that looked super fresh, and next to it was as a little [...]
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Here’s a nice segment from the Today Show where Pam O’Brien from Fitness Magazine gives suggestions of foods to eat when you’re stressed, have a headache, have a stomach ache, or are suffering from a cold. I love that this segment focuses on using foods to cure and prevent illnesses (instead of immediately turning to [...]
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So far, I’ve been cooking up a storm in NY. I love it here, but I’m also missing my family and friends back home. Cooking is something that keeps me sane, lets me be creative, and reminds me of home.
Over the weekend I had a craving for hummus, so I decided to turn it into [...]
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I just moved to New York City a couple days ago and I’m excited to start the New Year in such an exciting place. This week I’m busy getting settled in my new digs, unpacking boxes, and working at the same time. But I definitely have plans to do a little partying tonight with friends.
Yesterday [...]
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When you think of protein, do you automatically picture meat? Well, meat is definitely protein, but there are also vegetarian sources of protein with a valuable supply of nutrients that your body craves. I’m talking tofu, whole grains, edamame, quinoa, beans, nuts, seeds, etc.
A recent study published in the journal Circulation found that the nutrient [...]
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