Healthy Meals

Fantastic Farro

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I tried cooking farro for the first time with one of my foodie friends a few weeks ago and I loved it!   Farro might be my new favorite whole grain.  Farro is a wonderful whole grain that is derived from the wheat species.  It cooks almost as quick as rice and can add that missing […]

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PUMPKIN: More Than Just A Decoration!

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Pumpkins are packed with vitamin A and beta-carotene.   Beta-carotene is a carotenoid and an antioxidant, which is converted to vitamin A in the body.  Pumpkins also supply a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, iron, magnesium, and potassium; not to mention that every half cup of pure pureed pumpkin provides around 3.6 grams of fiber! Below […]

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Is it possible to overeat healthy foods?

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The answer is YES.  Our weight fluctuates based on a basic concept – energy in vs. energy out.   If you burn more energy than you are eating…you will lose weight.  If you consume more energy than you burn…you will gain weight.   If you consume the same amount of energy you burn…your weight will stay in equilibrium. Too much food […]

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Happy Cereal

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I love cereal!  As a kid, I once ate only Franken Berry cereal for three months straight.  My mother said she cried herself to sleep every night.  It also didn’t help that the closest place to purchase this cereal was 45 minutes away from our small town. I DON’T recommend doing that! However, if you are […]

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Bean Math

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With the Pro-Plant movement on the horizon and Meatless Mondays becoming a huge hit, it is important to learn how to do a little bean math.  Beans are packed with fiber and water keeping your body feeling fuller for longer.  Beans, unlike meat, have phytochemicals in them, which are compounds that can only be found in plants and are a […]

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Who says you can’t use salt? Try Salt Crust Roasting!

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This past Sunday, I had dinner at my best friend’s house.  He invited myself and a few friends over to try the Salt-Crusted Striped Bass recipe in the Ad Hoc at Home cookbook by Thomas Keller.  It is always a pleasure to cook and enjoy a wonderful meal with friends!  It amazed me how easy this recipe actually was […]

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