During the summer, I could live on the bounty from my garden, however, I married a carnivore and so I am buying meat year-round. Our deep freezer has designated shelves for each protein, beef, chicken, pork, and fish, which are beginning to look bare. I am relieved things are slowly getting back to normal, with a few states in the US considering reopening their economies. There may well be a tiny flicker of light at the end of the tunnel and hopefully, you may be able to visit your favorite restaurant to eat. For example, if you’re a steak lover and you live anywhere in and around Oklahoma City, the…
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5 Ways to Prevent Late-Night Snacking
Most experts discouraged late-night munching because of how harmful it can be to your health, but there are ways to prevent late-night snacking. Unfortunately, some of our habits make it challenging not to nibble at night. The good news is that with some simple changes to your lifestyle, you can be on the right track to good health. Here are a few of those to consider. Eat well throughout the day Most of the time, the reason why you’re getting hungry at night is that you aren’t eating regularly during the day. The prescribed number of meals to have is three, and they should all be balanced. Protein is key when…
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Keeping Yourself Healthy By Building Delicious Meal Plans
What you eat is a large part of keeping yourself healthy, which is why building delicious meal plans, that are full of goodness is the best thing that you can do. However, it might not feel as though this is easy, but trust me, it is probably a lot more simple than you think. You see it all the time, people are overcomplicating how to make a healthy meal, and it puts others off doing it for themselves. So, in this article, we’re going to be looking at how you can create some delicious meals with the goal of keeping yourself healthy. This post may contain affiliate links. FRUIT First,…
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5 Good Morning Habits to Start Your Day Off Right
Good morning habits are crucial to starting your day off right! Mornings are busy, especially if you have a job and/or a family. Rushing around in the morning and trying to get where you need to be on time is a pain in the butt, and it makes everything start stressfully. Instead of rushing to get yourself out the door in the morning, you need to slow down and start thinking about how you can plan your day better. The right habits will make you start your day well, feeling good and confident about what’s ahead. Your morning sets the tone for the day What you do in the morning…
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What is Gluten and Should You Go Gluten-Free?
Have you ever wondered exactly what is gluten? It refers to a family of proteins known as prolamins (primarily glutenin and gliadin) that constitute the storage protein in the starchy endosperm of many cereal grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. Wheat and other cereals are made into flour, containing various proteins, one of which is glutenin, otherwise known as gluten. Viewed alone, gluten is a tough, elastic, grayish substance resembling chewing gum which works as a leavening agent, when the flour is kneaded. These types of grains make up a large portion of the modern American diet. Probably because of their palatability, ease of cultivation, and use in a…
