Though taco packets are simple to use, it is easy to ignore the labels on them. You think whatever, it’s a powder, who cares. Next time you’re ready to make tacos or burritos, think again though. Flavoring packets are absolutely loaded with sodium! In fact, 1 packet has 1190 milligrams of sodium on average. That… read on >
So I always try not to succumb to a caffeine addiction, but I think I have finally lost my willpower on this subject. I am starting to notice a really, really band trend in my lifestyle… I cannot think straight without my first cup of coffee! I used to drink whatever people gave me and… read on >
As it begins to warm up, the demand for ice cream also begins to rise. The average person eats 25 pounds of ice cream, which is about 23.2 quarts of ice cream a year! I love ice cream, despite its inability to help my midsection and weight. As an ice cream aficionado I can guide… read on >
The more and more I look around, the more people I find with gluten intolerance. Gluten intolerance, also known as Celiac disease, is when the gluten cannot be processed by the small intestine. The best way to diagnose this is by blood testing, and the symptoms vary from abdominal pain and indigestion to anemia and… read on >
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Goya black beans are delicious and the perfect change up for chili. I have to sneak around making things healthier, and I really try to hide it from my boyfriend. When I used ground turkey in this recipe, he did not even notice this difference. The chili was simple to make, and does not require… read on >
I have to strategically hide vegetables in the food I cook and mostly because of myself. I have never been a healthy consumer of the food type that is most beneficial to me, and it has taken some real fooling around in the kitchen to figure out a way to trick myself into eating the… read on >
If you love classic eggplant Parmesan, make it for your whole family or guests. This dish is huge, tastes great, and is best served with a side of whole-wheat pasta. I try to make it a little healthier by using less cheese than restaurants and by baking the eggplant. It is not too complicated to… read on >
I love going out for Thai food, and my favorite place to eat Thai food is Phuket Thai in Hermosa Beach. Their food is laden with spices of all kinds, and I love that it’s spicy and fresh with vegetables and basil. Their Pad Thai is out of this world, and you can even have… read on >
Growing herbs yourself can save you a lot of money in the long run. Tending to herbs is fairly simple, and buying a plant is about as costly as buying a bushel of the fresh herb in the store anyway. Herbs have a lot of benefits and while you might need to use a larger… read on >
