Food
Posts about food, recipes, food-based holidays, and more. There may also be posts about nutrition and weight loss. Anything to do with food!
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Four Baking Swaps for a Healthier Diet
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. You probably imagine a tray full of sugary, fatty, and delicious treats when you think of baking. However, just because something is baked doesn’t mean it’s bad for you. You can make healthy or at least healthier baked options. It takes a little bit of practice and understanding of which ingredients to swap for to make more nutritious options. Experiment to find the perfect recipe, but your…
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Five Common Healthy Drink Swaps to Make
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Did you know that a typical twenty-ounce soda contains roughly seventeen teaspoons of sugar? This means, just consuming one soda every day could lead to a weight gain of nearly fifteen pounds every year. Researchers believe that the high consumption of sugary drinks is a direct result of the current overweight and obesity epidemic in America and around the world. This information should motivate you to be…
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Simple Swaps to Grow an Active Lifestyle
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. To prevent yourself from becoming an unhealthy statistic, you need to focus on adopting a healthy diet and growing an active lifestyle. While mean “health gurus” will tell you that you can lose weight or be healthy without exercise, it simply isn’t true for the long run. Being active is about far more than just weight loss. It is about keeping your heart healthy and improving the…
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Four Healthy Alternatives to White Pasta
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. White pasta is made through a refining process that voids it of much of its nutritional value. As a result, one serving can be quite high in calories, and most pasta requires a sauce to enjoy the experience fully. In other words, pasta can become a high-calorie meal quickly, even with smaller portions. White pasta can also spike blood sugar and insulin levels, increasing weight and leading…
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Top Tricks for Portion Control
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. An easy habit to incorporate every time you eat a meal or snack is proper portion control. Controlling portions is one of many ways to track and measure your consumption without feeling like too much extra work. The easier the task is and the more positive results you gain, the more likely you are to adopt it and use it. It teaches your body how to consume…
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Six Healthy Food Swaps to Make When on A Budget
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. A common excuse that one cannot lose weight is the budget. It’s true that if you’re on a strict budget, you won’t be able to consume all the foods you enjoy, but this doesn’t mean your budget is responsible for keeping you on a bad diet. There are affordable alternatives for every budget. The following are six healthy food swaps to make when on a tight budget:…
