You’re someone who has always loved to cook for as long as you can remember and you’ve always been passionate about food but since the pandemic, you have lost that spark? You haven’t felt the same level of joy as you step into the kitchen that you once felt. Don’t panic – at one point or another, everyone struggles with a loss of passion for something that they once loved, and cooking is no different. If you have always loved cooking but have recently lost your mojo for being in the kitchen, then you might be wondering how on earth you are ever going to get that passion back. It’s…
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12 Steps to Eating Smarter & Feeling Healthy
Everyone, including me, wants to eat smarter and feel more healthy. With every news report we hear, we become increasingly aware of the link between our health and what we eat. Heck, that is the main reason I started this blog nearly 5 years ago. My recent lab work after my routine physical check-up emphasized a few areas of improvement for me… despite my high HDL cholesterol, I still need to lower my LDL. I am at risk for prediabetes. I need to lose some weight. I believe some of you share these issues too, whether you know it or not. Therefore, I want to share my doctor’s advice she…
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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…
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Spinach Health Benefits and Easy to Grow
Spinach has incredible health benefits and it is very easy to grow. Several of my followers diagnosed with COVID-19 told me, doctors prescribed a regimen of vitamins C, D, and Zinc to combat their “mild-cases.” So this week I decided to write about a vegetable full of vitamins C, D, and zinc – SPINACH! Origin Spinach is a member of the beet family domesticated in central Asia. In the late Middle Ages, the Arabs brought it to Europe. Spaniards grew it as early as the eighth-century and eventually brought it to the United States. Known to be rich in the aforementioned nutrients, some consider it the most important leaf vegetable…
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4 Ways to Adopt Healthier Eating Habits
Your effort to live a healthier life is not complete without a change in your eating habits. Physical activities, such as exercising or getting enough sleep, are vital for living a healthy life. Truth is, if you want to look your best and feel your best, you have got to eat the kind of foods that will get you there. Here are some diet tips to consider when trying to adopt healthier eating habits. Drink more water and less sugary drinks When you are thirsty, it is essential to drink water rather than sugary drinks. The goal is not to satisfy your thirst with any liquid, but to be hydrated…
