Food & Nutrition
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The Best Taco Bake: Family-Friendly with Great Macros!
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I originally found this Taco Bake recipe from a Facebook Reel and decided to give it a shot, although I made a few modifications that better suited me. My biggest goals for these modifications were increasing fiber and simplifying. For one, I always use brown rice in place of white, but here I also swapped…
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Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning that’s Simple and Good for Gifting!
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It may be a bit contrived, but nothing beats homemade. This goes double for spaghetti sauce in my opinion, and that goes all the way down to the seasoning mix! Growing up, my dad always made his own spaghetti sauce using canned tomato products and McCormick Thick & Zesty Spaghetti Sauce Mix, and it always…
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Simple and Savory Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
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This is a fall favorite of mine! Butternut squash is in season, and the spice of this meal has a way of warming you up from the inside while the air outside is getting colder. The first time I made this I was in college. I had just gotten a food processor and was so…
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Amazing Nutrition to be Healthy and Happy
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In the world of nutrition, some substances emerge as true superheroes. Omega-3 fatty acids, often called “good fats,” are undeniably at the forefront of this nutritional revolution. These tiny, unassuming molecules pack a mighty punch, holding the key to a healthier, more vibrant life. If you’re looking to understand more about the remarkable world of…
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The Powerful Daily Supplement Routine that Works for Me
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I have become a firm believer that having a supplement routine is beneficial for my overall health. I still think the majority of our daily nutrients should come from food, but supplements are great for filling in the gaps where food just isn’t enough. That being said, supplementing is highly individual. The decision to add…
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Easy Black Beans and Corn Salad You Can Make Today!
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This is one of my FAVORITE things to meal prep. The first time I had it my mom made it after my first daughter was born. She made enough for us to eat then and freeze for after she left, and I ate on it for days. Maybe this is why my daughter is such…
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Making An Eggcelent Choice: Why I Love Pasture-Raised Eggs
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Comparing Regular, Cage-Free, Free-Range, and Pasture-Raised Eggs If you ask me, the grocery store has too many options. I am already exhausted when I walk in the door, but having to make a million little choices just exhausts me further. Eggs, something so seemingly simple, have multiple different labels to choose from, namely regular, free-range,…
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Healthy, Happy Eating When You’re Out
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We’ve all been there – you are on the go, heading home from work, going to visit your brother, whatever, and you’re starving. Maybe you have a special event or don’t want to cook, so you choose to go out. But wait – you’re trying to eat healthy! You’re cutting calories, watching your waistline, or…
