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Mediterranean Diet Appetizer

laurel — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:07:22 +0000

Last night I made a quick appetizer that fits into the ever popular Mediterranean diet. In case you aren’t familiar with it, the Mediterranean diet is a diet rich in olive oil, beans, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, etc. It’s great for for your skin, it’s recommended by many doctors for the disease-fighting benefits, and it’s [...]

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Quinoa Banana Muffins

laurel — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:27:26 +0000

After my post on quinoa last week, I wanted to revamp my quinoa banana breakfast muffins recipe. I hadn’t made them since 2009, and they needed an upgrade and some better pictures. Here is the result! These moist muffins are great to make on a Sunday afternoon. They make your kitchen smell amazing (thanks to [...]

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Focus on Food: Quinoa

laurel — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:29:03 +0000

This week’s Focus on Food feature is Quinoa, my favorite whole grain (though it’s actually a seed). Protein-rich quinoa has gained popularity over the past few years for it’s nutritional value, quick cooking time, and versatility. Fun facts: Quinoa (pronounced “KEEN-wah”) was considered gold to the Incas whose warriors ate it to gain strength and [...]

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Whole Grain Side Dish

laurel — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:55:28 +0000

I’m spending my last night in Florida, and I have to say, I’m really gonna miss this weather! It has been beautiful in the 60s and 70s and I’ve been working on my laptop at my Mom’s looking out on a quiet lake with the windows open. It will be hard to get used to [...]

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Wasa Flatbread Giveaway

laurel — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:06:57 +0000

Great news! I’m hosting another free giveaway. Wasa, a company that makes all-natural whole grain crisp flatbreads, sent me some of their products to try and I want to share them with a lucky reader! You can find the flatbreads in the specialty cracker aisle of chain grocery stores including Safeway, Kroger, and Walmart starting [...]

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Stuffed Peppers

laurel — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:26:44 +0000

I have to say, this stuffed peppers recipe is the business! I had a craving for them on Sunday, but decided to try stuffing them with quinoa and sauteed vegetables. They came out great (boyfriend approved), and I loved how the combination of flavors reminded me of Thanksgiving stuffing. Hope you enjoy! Stuffed Peppers (makes [...]

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Eat Right AND Save Cash

laurel — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:48:16 +0000

Buying healthy whole foods often costs more than unhealthy processed foods or fast food. But, that’s not always the case. When you’re trying to save on your next grocery bill, pick up more whole grains and beans and less meat. An extensive study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2009 found that [...]

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Day 5: Healthy Eating Out

laurel — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:24:48 +0000

This is Day 5 of my blogging marathon: “7 Days of Healthy Eating Out.” Read the details on my marathon here. For me, eating healthy on-the-go is all about priority and preparation. I make it a big priority to find something nourishing and full of fresh ingredients. Then, I always prepare ahead of time to [...]

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Day 1: Healthy Eating Out

laurel — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:57:25 +0000

Today’s the first day of my blogging marathon: “7 Days of Healthy Eating Out.” Read the details on this marathon here. Today the weather was gorgeous, so my boyfriend and I went to Central Park and stretched out on a blanket for a few hours. I brought my journal, my camera, and a few snacks. [...]

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Pineapple Fried Rice

laurel — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:44:19 +0000

It was so nice having an extra day off for Labor Day. I spent the weekend cooking, shopping, working out, and watching movies. I had to sneak some resting time in there because two of my close friends are coming up next weekend. I need to make sure I keep my energy up! On Saturday [...]

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