Food + Diet

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  • 5 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget
    Food + Diet / Sep 08th 2020
    5 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget
    Many people think that eating healthy is out of their budget. And, quite frankly, who can argue that when there are one-dollar menu items on most fast food menus? One thing we must consider about fast food bargain items is that the restaurant is still making a profit, even at
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  • Meat-Free Protein Ideas
    Food + Diet / Aug 03th 2020
    Meat-Free Protein Ideas
    With the price of meat rising, many of us are looking for alternative sources of protein for our families, especially growing children who need protein. Let’s explore meat alternatives that are both kid and pocket friendly.Protein Options for VegetariansLentils have 18 grams of protein per cup, and lentil bean soup
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  • Healthy Snack Ideas for On-the-Go
    Food + Diet / Jul 15th 2020
    Healthy Snack Ideas for On-the-Go
    Whether we’re heading out on a road trip or a hike through the park, there’s no reason to get stuck eating junk food just because we’re away from home. Healthy Travel Snack OptionsBeef JerkyTrail MixFresh FruitPopcornRice CakesFruit and Nut ButterSunflower SeedsProtein BarsFruit and Nut BarsRoasted ChickpeasYogurtCheese Sticks
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  • Healthy Recipe Ideas with Farmers Market Finds
    Food + Diet / Jul 01th 2020
    Healthy Recipe Ideas with Farmers Market Finds
    July is a great time of year to find an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially at our local farmers’ markets. I want to share some of my favorite recipes made with produce I picked up at my local farmers' market.Recipes From Local Produce Beet Recipe Preheat the oven to
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  • The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15
    Food + Diet / Jun 23th 2020
    The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15
    When it comes to buying organic, here is the 2020 list of "The Dirty Dozen," which typically have high concentrations of pesticide residue and are best to buy organic, and "The Clean 15," which are typically low in pesticide residue.Produce with High / Low Pesticide AmountsThe Dirty Dozen Strawberries Spinach
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  • 7 Tips from the FDA for Cleaning Fruits and Vegetables
    Food + Diet / Jun 19th 2020
    7 Tips from the FDA for Cleaning Fruits and Vegetables
    Wash your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap before and after preparing fresh produce. If damage or bruising occurs before eating or handling, cut away the damaged or bruised areas before preparing or eating. Rinse produce BEFORE you peel it, so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from
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