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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Instant Pot Tips and Tricks
One of the hottest kitchen gadgets this year is an instant pot. It is versatile, functional, and can make cooking quicker, simpler, and easier. You can do such a variety of different things with an Instant Pot, but many owners, or potential owners of the machine, only know some of the basic steps of use. Just because of how versatile it is, there is so much more to cooking with a pressure cooker. The more that you know what to do with it, the more that you will want to use it all of the time. If you are looking for some tips and tricks for an Instant Pot, then…
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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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Food for Better Mental Health
Yes, it is true, the food we eat is intertwined with our emotions, there be it, our mental health. What we eat can change our behavior, mood, and change our moral outlook. We develop a personal relationship with food, influencing relationships we have with ourselves, society, and each other. Of course, I could write an entire book on our upbringing, culture, and accessibility to food that affects our daily lives, but an excellent book is available, Why You Eat What You Eat by Rachel Herz. However, this week, let’s examine how food can influence your state of mind and why. Food Cravings What do you usually crave? Does it depend…
