Eating healthy is not often talked about alongside indulgence. But with a little bit of creativity and research, you can find food that tantalizes the taste buds while still being good for you. Healthy meals can be found all over the world, and many of the most flavorsome dishes from abroad can be easily recreated at home. Here are some healthy meals from cuisines around the world that can bring variety and flavor to your meal plans. Kimchi as a healthy meal The dish originates from Korea and is a staple accompaniment to many Korean dishes. The mixture of fermented vegetables and seasoning is packed full of healthy bacteria that…
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Smoothie Recipes for a Healthy Winter
Winter is edging ever closer, and the memories of colorful smoothies and summer sunshine are fading into the remote past – or are they? There’s no reason why smoothies have to be a spring and summertime thing, especially when you are considering getting healthy in the new year. Why not continue the trend right through the winter. In this post, you’ll find five smoothie recipes that are sure to enliven your body and give you the energy you need to shine while the sun hangs low. Avocado and Strawberry Smoothie The best time to consume a healthy smoothie is in the morning before starting your day or in the early…
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How to Use Yeast, Baking Soda, and Baking Powder
Baked goods generally rely on a chemical leavener, baking soda, baking powder, or yeast for lift. Without some sort of leavener, most baked goods would be very dense and very flat. When shopping, make sure to check the expiration dates and be conscientious about how to store them in the kitchen. Baking Soda Baking soda, also known as bicarbonate of soda, is an ALKALI used as a leavener in baked goods. When combined with an acid ingredient such as buttermilk, yogurt, or molasses, baking soda produces carbon dioxide gas bubbles, thereby, causing a dough or batter to rise. It also neutralizes acidity and produces tender baked goods. Because it reacts…
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Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Power Through Your Day
It is my belief that starting the day with a breakfast of sufficient protein and healthy fats, sets you up for a positive and productive day. Pulling out that coffee grinder brush and knowing that you are doing more for your morning with that brush than anything else is exciting! Starting your day with the coffee to fuel up, may have been something that you do and have done for many years, but if you want to start your morning healthily, coffee may not be your go-to. This essential resource fuels your body, giving you the power to move, think, and keep on living, but achieving the complex needs of…
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Reasons to Try a Plant-Based Diet for Christmas
After we get our fill of Christmas treats and family dinners, we start thinking about our health and making New Year’s resolutions. Why are you waiting till January to take up a health challenge? Indeed, that does seem to be the best month to try out your Veganuary, or start my 12-week Eating Smarter and Getting Healthy plan, but why not start for Christmas? Do you have a friend or someone in the family who is already vegan or vegetarian? Could veganism be a lifestyle you might appreciate? While it can seem to be a sacrifice at first, embracing a plant-based diet can offer several benefits, which might prove to be…
