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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Food Swaps that Rev Up your Energy
Day 17 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. We are on the downhill side now and looking at food’s impact on improving your energy. People are creatures of habit. They like what they like, and they get into a routine of buying the same thing over and again. It’s the same with our food choices. We tend to eat what we’ve always eaten because it’s Fast Easy Convenient Predictable These can be good reasons to choose a food item, but they may not be the healthiest. When it comes to generating energy with our food, it might be time to swap the foods you usually eat for foods that rev up…
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Picking Foods for Fuel
Day 16 of the UBC: Foods as Fuel There’s nothing better than a wonderful meal. Foods that are tasty and pair well together make mealtime an adventure. Everyone knows that burgers go with fries and a steak goes with potatoes, right? We choose foods because they go together or it’s fun to eat them in combination. When people plan meals, they generally think of protein, starch, and carbohydrates that complement and enhance one another as whole. They are considering what will present well and satisfy their families. They usually don’t think about food as fuel, they consider it fun. The thing is, there are no rules that say foods must…
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3 Diets that Can Improve Your Energy
We are 14 days in the Ultimate Blog Challenge for May. Eating well is the simplest way to generate consistent energy. Eating a diet comprised of healthy foods helps sustain energy between meals and keep your energy level even all day. While some people thrive on choosing their own foods, creating wonderful recipes and meals, some people want to take the guesswork out of meal planning and prep. Additionally, some people have ethical reasons for wanting to avoid some foods or need to stay away from certain types of foods because of their unique dietary needs. When people want guidance or need to adhere to a specialized diet, they may…
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Meals that Energize your Body All Day Long
Hi all! It’s Day 12 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. Here is more about how your diet can impact your energy. If you’re gonna eat, noshing on the best meals available makes sense, right? Generating energy is as easy as heading to the fridge. Choosing superfoods that energize your body is a great way to start the day off right and keep yourself revved up all day long. Whole foods have wonderful benefits that aid in creating and sustaining energy. Combining foods can take things to a whole new level. With minimal effort you can put together meals that you can enjoy at home or grab-n-go so you’re ready whenever…
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Your Diet Could be Draining Your Energy
It’s Day 11 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. This post looks at how your diet can affect your energy. Our bodies run on fuel. What we choose as fuel directly affects how efficiently and energized our bodies run. When people are feeling low on energy, the first thing to look at is what they are or aren’t eating. If you aren’t choosing the right foods, it’s likely your body is responding with lower levels of energy and conking out throughout the day. If you aren’t eating whole foods in the right quantity or variety, it could be draining your energy. Just because something is edible doesn’t mean it’s ideal. We…
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Garden-Fresh Salsa Verde
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. Spring has sprung. Garden are producing fresh veggies Just in time for National Salsa Month. Salsas are low in calories. One way to celebrate National Salsa Month this May would be to try salsas with different ingredients like mango or pineapple. Today’s recipe utilizes tomatillos: Garden-Fresh Salsa Verde This tasty, versatile dish can be used just about anywhere you’d use traditional tomato salsa. Serve with tortilla chips…
