Food
Posts that cover food. There is a wide range of posts in the food category. There are recipes posts, holiday menu posts, and dessert posts. There are also posts about different types of diets and restaurants.
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Six Ideas for Your Christmas Leftovers
We spend a lot of time thinking about Thanksgiving dinner and the Thanksgiving leftovers. Little consideration is given to what happens to the Christmas meal the next day. But that leaves some fun opportunities on the table. The only thing better than Christmas dinner is Christmas leftovers. It’s one of the few times of the year that everyone looks forward to having leftovers. Thankfully, there are tons of ways to use traditional Christmas food creatively in leftovers. Wraps Almost anything is good in a wrap. The best part is that you can use different things for the wrap such as lettuce, cabbage, jicama, tortillas, seaweed, and more. Be creative about…
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Resisting Holiday Desserts When You’re Trying to Lose Weight
The Christmas and holiday parties and those desserts are in full swing now… Worried that all of those Christmas cookies and other treats are going to sabotage all of your hard work to lose weight, exercise, and eat healthier? Whether it’s being unable to resist dipping into the kids’ candy stash after hours, piling on too many desserts at the office holiday party, or going on a baking spree that ends up with you eating most of the goodies yourself…(sounds familiar)… Here are some ways to work around the temptation of sweets during the holiday season. Portion Control is Key. That cheesecake may be tempting. But unless you have enough…
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Try These Veggies and Appetizers on For Size at Your Own Party
Planning to throw a soiree yourself or bringing a dish to a party this holiday? Here are some veggie dish suggestions and some appetizers that may seem outside of most traditional holiday function fare. Why something new or different this holiday? Why not? Are you trying to lose weight or keep from gaining back the weight that you lost? Everyone says to increase your veggie intake if you want to keep the weight off. But this can get boring after having your fill of broccoli, spinach, celery, and carrots. If you’re looking to expand your veggie repertoire while not expanding your waist, then try these not-so-typical veggie dishes or appetizers…
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Tips for Keeping it Low Carb This Holiday Season
Low-carb eaters are a different breed than your typical dieters. Instead of counting calories and choosing low-fat everything, they’re opting for a daily intake of healthy fat as their main source of fuel for energy. This way of eating is referred to as the ketogenic diet because the goal is to achieve elevated ketone levels in the bloodstream which is how you know your body is burning fat, rather than glucose, for fuel. Luckily for low-carb folks, Christmas is a very keto-friendly time of year. If you’re looking to minimize your carbohydrate intake during the holiday season, it is quite possible that you can still enjoy many of your favorite…
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Managing Weight Loss During the Holidays
As we are facing the December holidays, I thought it would be cool to post about managing weight loss during the holidays. I’m in this boat too! I lost 15 lbs this summer and fall and now have to try to maintain it. These posts are reminders for me as well! The Problem… So you lost some weight, or you’ve been dieting and exercising, hoping to drop a size, or two, or maybe more. But now the holidays are coming. If you’re dreading December… Wondering how you’ll possibly resist all of those scrumptious desserts, high-carb and high-fat choices at the Christmas buffet table… Rest assured you’re not alone. The weight…
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3 Vegan Holiday Meal Ideas
During the holidays, one of the best aspects is getting to enjoy time with your family and friends. This often includes preparing a meal for people with different food preferences, including those on a vegan diet. Here are three meal ideas that are completely plant-based, so any guests who are on a vegan diet can have delicious options available. Kale Salad A kale salad with a simple yet tasty dressing can be a great way to go. Slice or break up some kale in a bowl, cut up half of an avocado, dice ¼ of a pear, and cucumber if you like. Then, toss the salad with a ¼ cup…
