I made this veggie crust less quiche with a bounty of summer produce and herbs from my garden. My basic recipe is: 5 eggs 1 cup of non-fat milk 1/2 cup cheese of your choice (I love Swiss) with a little extra for the top of the quiche 1 to 1 1/2 cups of olive […]
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Can the Mediterranean Diet Make Us Happier? On the health and fitness website The Greatist, research suggests that the Mediterranean diet can help us to get and stay healthy. It includes foods such as: Fresh fruits Fresh vegetables, Whole grains Beans Nuts and seeds Herbs and spices Olive oil With dairy, poultry, fish and red […]
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Fruit is one of my favorite food groups! Some are concerned about the sugar content of fruit, however what we should be concerned with is the added sugar found in processed foods. These healthy carbohydrates with natural sugar along with nutrients, antioxidants and fiber your body needs should have a place on everyone’s plate. Nutrition experts […]
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I eat a leafy green salad with dinner every night. I fill my plate up with greens and other produce and add my protein and sometimes a whole food starch on the smallest portion left on the plate. Fill up your plate with healthy greens and other produce. In the Time.com article, 5 Healthy Eating […]
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I eat and drink a few of the same foods and beverages everyday. I start each day with a cup of green tea and drink water throughout the day. I have an apple or share an apple, eat yogurt for breakfast or lunch and have a leafy green salad with lunch and/or dinner. Eat […]
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Another strategy, combined with staying physically active, that has worked for me is to eat every few hours. However, meal frequency has been the subject of debate for many years. What works for one person may not work for another. Try eating reasonable portions of healthy foods every three hours. The benefits or pros of […]
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I decided to celebrate the first week of February by blogging about the Real Food strategies that help me stay healthy. By experimenting with different strategies and routines, you can find those that work to support your healthy eating patterns. Growing up, I spent time in the kitchen watching my mom cook. Although she […]
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For many folks, changing eating habits is not an easy task. Unhealthy eating patterns can develop as part of daily routines. Follow healthy eating patterns such as eating whole foods. In Women’s Health the 10 Eating Habits of the Highly Successful and Fit are listed: They Tend to Stick to the Same “Daily Menu” They Eat […]
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The foods we eat can negatively or positively impact our heart health. Fuel your body with foods that keep you healthy. Protect your heart by eating heart-smart foods. According to Health.com certain key foods can reduce your risk of heart disease. Seven heart-healthy foods include: Oatmeal has soluble fiber that can decrease your LDL, the “bad” […]
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Food gives our bodies the energy we need for all of our daily activities. Energy is used for everything you do from sleeping to running up a flight of stairs. The number of calories you burn depends on your metabolic rate. A rise in metabolic rate is referred to as the thermogenic effect or response. […]
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