On May 12, I started a 7-day challenge to eliminate processed foods from my daily caloric intake. Read the challenge info here On the letter grade scale – I would give myself a C. If you recall…my challenge rules were as follows: No refined grains, only 100% whole grain No refined sugar Ingredient list must be real foods, no chemicals, no words I cannot pronounce No deep-fried foods Beverages limited to water, milk, all natural juices, my ONE cup of coffee daily. Heavy on fruits and vegetables I definitely did not have any deep fried foods at all in the 7-days. I limited my beverages to water and one…
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7 Day Eliminate Processed Foods Challenge
I started this food blog because I LOVE food. I love cooking food, eating food and shopping for food. I think my lust for this necessity of life, has led me down a path of occasional laziness. Yes, even foodies can be lazy sometimes. Partially to blame for my laziness is the evil, PROCESSED FOOD INDUSTRY. The Food & Drug Administration has determined processed foods as being: a. Anything that has been modified from its raw form b. Any substance has been added to the food, such as sodium-containing additives, which makes the product less healthy. Shocking Facts about Processed Foods More…
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Tomatoes: Grocery Store Verses Growing Your Own
Springtime! Time to plant those tomatoes… AND STOP BUYING GROCERY STORE TOMATOES. I am absolutely sick of grocery store tomatoes! The skins are so tough and waxy! To me, they really have no flavor at all. Did you know…. growers are paid by the pound to propagate and deliver tomatoes to grocery store distributors Did you know... the majority of grocery store tomatoes have a genetic mutation called the GLK protein, which actually promotes uniformity, and their bright red color; however, reduces their natural sugars and sweetness Did you know… commercial growers pick tomatoes while they are still green, before they ripen, then spray them with…
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5 Ways the Potato Can Be Healthy Food
Making a Potato Healthy Recent research has determined THE POTATO can be healthy. At only 110 calories for one medium russet potato, they are high in fiber, calcium and potassium. If cooked properly, they can help lower blood sugar levels. The key to lowering blood sugar, while still enjoying the fluffy, creamy potato, is to accompany your ‘tater with “spud buddies.” Coined by America’s Test Kitchen, “spud buddies” are blood sugar helpers which prevent rapid glucose absorption. A List of 5 Spud Buddies 1.Add avocado as a GOOD FAT. Mash up an avocado and place on top of a baked potato instead of butter or sour cream. 2.Include an…
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Indonesian Rice for Two
In our cooking for two series, this week, we made Indonesian Rice and it was just enough for two. This is a simple dinner but is very filling. The original recipe from America’s Test Kitchen calls for Thai chilies. I do not like hot, spicy foods, so I used banana peppers instead (still removing the seeds). I prepped my white rice ahead of time and just slowly allowed it cool on the stovetop. Cook your rice according to package directions to yield 3 cups (1.5 cups per serving) Indonesian Rice For Two Recipe
