Who doesn’t love a good nacho dish? We all enjoy eating this sinful pleasure but if you are focused on maintaining your health you might want to skip the regular nacho fare and opt for this healthy nachos recipe. Eating out is a rare occasion for our family as we tend to prefer home prepared …
Can you “catch up” when you have sleep debt?
You hit snooze on the alarm for the fifth time this morning. As you drag your tired body out of bed, you count the hours of sleep you’ve missed out on this week due to late work nights, social engagements or too much TV. As you head for the shower you think to yourself, “I’ll …
Handy Knife Skills for the kitchen
Knowing a few knife skills in the kitchen will take you a long way towards preparing a dish that’s Instagram worthy. Want to eat healthier? Know how to wield a knife properly and get started chopping, dicing, slicing those vegetables! There are three knives that you will use most in the kitchen Chef’s Knife – …
4 Reasons People Don’t Worry about Waste Reduction
Several things hinder many folks from prioritizing environmental issues such as waste reduction. Let’s look at a few of these reasons and try to see from a different perspective. Reason 1: I don’t have time or money to go green Look, I get it, and I can relate. Just because I write about going green …
Avocado, Goat Cheese and Bacon Crustless Quiche – Low Carb and Keto Friendly
Avocado and Goat Cheese are a perfect pair but when you add in bacon it really packs a flavorful punch. You’ll love this crustless quiche so much you won’t miss the crust. Hey, but if you do, don’t let me stop you from pouring it into a pie crust! When my husband and I lived …
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Good Golly Tamale – the best tamales of my life!
The sun warmed our backs as we walked through Market Square past the stands of fresh vegetables, eggs, and baked goods. Heading to the familiar spot where we hoped to be the first in line for a tamale. As we rounded the corner, we could see a line already forming in front of the cart …
Sushi Bowls for the entire family with low carb option!
Everyone in the family will be happy with these make your own sushi bowls since there are options for both sushi-rice and a low-carb option for those of us following a grain-free, paleo, or ketogenic lifestyle. The beauty of this recipe is that it uses smoked salmon; that means you can keep the ingredients in …
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Easy Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Healthier Taco Tuesday! When you’re looking for a quick dinner recipe that the entire family will enjoy, look no further than these easy taco stuffed bell peppers. Made with only five ingredients yet you can take them to the next level with toppings such as sour cream, salsa, diced onions, jalapeños, sliced olives, avocado or …
How to make the best choices when going organic
Since I believe that organic foods (while not perfect) are far superior to conventional and especially genetically altered food, my goal is to purchase organic whenever possible. My great-grandparents never had to worry about going organic since modern farming methods didn’t exist. You can still go organic even if you are operating on a tight …
Korean Lettuce Wraps
Korean Lettuce Wraps are a perfect addition to your table if you are having a Korean Culture Night at home. Children will enjoy wrapping tender bites of meat in a lettuce leaf bite by bite! Using leafy greens for a wrap means we are eating more healthy vegetables so that is a bonus in nutrition. …
Spring is the perfect time to reset your mind, body, emotions
Spring is almost here and there’s no better time to focus on your health. A cleanse or short detox can help you to do a spring reset or just stay on track with your health goals. A detox is simply a way to rid your body of toxins that have built up. Spring is the …
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Korean Dinner Night to help kids explore countries and cultures
In my post describing how we use cookbooks to explore countries and cultures, I mentioned how much we love Korean culture. That’s why you’ll notice there are photos in this post from more than one Korean Dinner Night. Kids can learn so much about another culture just by studying the types of foods eaten in …
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Simple Cheese Dip – Keto, Low-Carb, THM friendly
Who doesn’t love cheese dip? Okay, maybe people who don’t like cheese. For those of us who enjoy cheese, this dip is incredibly versatile and easy to make. Choose any soft cheese you like such as Asiago, Cheddar, Colby, Fontina, Gouda, Havarti, Monterey Jack, or Muenster. There are endless ways to use cheese dip but here …
What to do if you are waking too early in the morning
As long as I can remember I have been an early riser. Being a person who wakes at the crack of dawn is great if you are in the military. Waking early is useful if you are a tv or radio morning show host, a barista, a baker or a farmer. For Americans, the “peak …
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How the KonMari method changed my kitchen
Of all the rooms in my home, I spend the most waking hours in my kitchen. Whether you spend a lot of time in your kitchen or you’re barely in there, it can help to have your space organized. Kitchen decluttering will help you keep things organized. If you rarely use your kitchen this will …
Maple Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe – A beginner salad dressing
May I encourage you to experiment with your own salad dressings if you haven’t already started!? Nothing beats the taste of a fresh vinaigrette or hearty cream dressing on your salad in the area of taste or nutrition. There are so many different flavors to experiment with. Maple mustard vinaigrette is an easy one to …
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14 Ketogenic Dinners by Popular Food Bloggers with Printable Grocery List
Top 14 Real Food ketogenic dinners w/ grocery list Every now and then life just gets a bit hectic and I need to have something already planned out for dinner. After a couple of months that were leaving me further behind in so many areas, I decided to come up with a list of my …
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Protocol for treating Lyme Disease and Mold Illness
I am not a medical expert. The information shared in this article about the protocol for treating Lyme Disease and Mold Illness that I used is based on my own experience and is not a substitute for medical care provided by a qualified and licensed health professional. The information I share is for general information …
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