Many people have very definite reasons for eating specific foods, which becomes the foundation for their culinary choices. While 9% of the world’s population is reeling under food scarcity, statistics indicate that the rest of us can afford to make food choices. Indeed, cost is a big determining factor, but there’s a whole host of elements that are at play. So whether you’re selecting food off the menu at any restaurant, or you’re serving home cooked meals to your children, here are are four key factors that can affect your food choices. Taste, smell, and appearance Although the primary reason for eating is to satisfy hunger, one factor influencing a…
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Meal Planning Tips For Busy Parents
Meal planning is a challenging task and can be especially burdensome if you’re busy working and taking care of other responsibilities. Sometimes the last to-do you want to think about when you get home from work is getting food on the table. In this case, it’s in your best interest to learn more about meal planning tips for busy parents that will help you succeed in this area. It’ll require a little thoughtfulness and preparation upfront but know that your hard work will pay off in the end and your weeks won’t feel so stressful when mealtime rolls around. Make A Grocery List Meal planning successfully all starts with getting…
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Growing or Buying Lettuce and Leafy Greens
Most of us do not eat as many vegetables as experts recommend, especially lettuce or leafy greens. But they are so important because they provide healthy fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other substances, many of which prevent disease. In my neck of the woods, (zone 8, maybe 7), it is time to plant leafy greens for a late fall, early winter harvest. Considering the prices and all the recent health recalls for leafy greens, I am looking forward to eating some specimens grown in my own backyard. Growing leafy greens It is not difficult to grow your own fresh, leafy greens if you pay attention to timing. These delicate vegetables do…
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Simple Strategies for Battling Food Cravings
Do you snack or struggle with food cravings? Finding and mastering the art and science of self-control is a constant struggle. Seemingly minor and unhealthy desires such as food cravings can overpower even the strong-willed. The uncontrollable urge to eat, mostly unhealthy foods, can lead to serious health issues such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Whether selective or non-selective, an intense craving for junk food can also lead to unhealthy weight gain. However, with the right mentality and technique, food craving is conquerable. Conquering Food Cravings Food cravings can put a big dent on your health or fitness goals. Successfully fighting off those relentless unhealthy and uncontrollable food depends…
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Tips for Flavorful Cooking Experimentation
Cooking is not only a great skill to learn on its own but it’s also a fantastic way to keep yourself occupied during a pandemic. I use recipes frequently, some of you might recall several years ago when I did my own little cooking experimentation; I did not repeat a single meal for a year. When it comes to food, I improvise quite a bit, using a recipe for “flavor inspiration” based on what I have available in the house at the time. Part of my reasoning for starting a blog was to help home cooks elevate their cooking abilities by learning the basics of preparing food and how to…
