Figuring out dinner on a weeknight can be very frustrating, but you will find my weeknight taco chicken for two very satisfying. Especially, if you want to keep the meal light, but flavorful. But chicken is so versatile and can be filled with flavor, it is a great option. I hope this is an easy one for you to try. Let me know in the comments if you make it at home. Benefits of chicken Of course, chicken is one of the leanest meats and low in saturated fats. Doctors are always telling me to cut back on my red meat intake, so the next best protein is chicken. In…
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Harris Teeter Moves Into Greenville
Within the past year, magazines like Vogue, Southern Living and Food Network have declared Greenville, South Carolina a culinary destination. Creative chefs are flocking to the Appalachian Foothills with innovative offerings besides the stereotypical meat and three vegetable traditions of southern cuisine. However, I believe there is another aspect to Greenville’s foodie scene which is just now beginning to blossom – the supermarket shopping experience – and Harris Teeter is the latest addition to the growing trend. What is the supermarket shopping experience? I have never been one to enjoy shopping. I might buy new clothes once a year – if that? However, I relish the chance to go “grocery shopping.” Having…
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Food To Help Manage Hypertension
I was diagnosed with hypertension when I was 25 years old and suffering from chronic migraines. Research suggests if your family records reveal a history of hypertension, it can increase your risk by 60%. Several blood relatives on my mother and father’s side of the family suffered from elevated blood pressure. Prior to my diagnosis, a variety of doctors, including a neurologist performed several CT’s, and asked me to keep a daily journal of my blood pressure. Treatment included several attempts to find the appropriate prescription, which resulted in a daily dose of Ziac, which continues to this day. What is hypertension? Hypertension basically means, while your heart is beating,…
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FDA Extends Trans Fats Compliance
In 2006, the Food and Drug Administration required food manufacturers to disclose the amount of Trans Fats in a food product on the Nutrition Facts label, in the hopes of curtailing the use of partially hydrogenated oils, (PHO) in our food supply. Research and health organizations, such as the American Heart Association have proven trans fats raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and lower your good (HDL) cholesterol levels, increasing your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Despite the labeling requirement, by 2015, a substantial number of products still contained PHOs. Therefore, the FDA set June 18, 2018, as the deadline for food manufacturers to eliminate PHO’s completely. “the Food and…
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7 Dietary Changes to Stimulate Your Brain
Do you ever get that 2 PM lull? You know what I mean…your energy is drained and you are not sure how you are going to make it through the afternoon? There is actually a term for it…“afternoon slump.” Many people experience a noticeable dip in their alertness, energy level and ability to concentrate in the afternoon. There are several reasons this COULD happen. Eating carbohydrates for lunch Sitting for hours You could be dehydrated Your body temperature has dropped because you are digesting a heavy lunch Avoid the Afternoon Slump There are several things you can try to avoid the afternoon slump. Get out in the sun for 10…
