I realized the other day that I haven’t really been updating my personal posts as often as I used to. This might be an area I need to get more into it’s easier to post a recipe or an article on a Nutrition topic I guess than to dig into my life LOL. So I’m still trying to square out my hormone and thyroid issues. The thyroid has doubled from…
Nutrition
Cooking For Your Family
You can easily prepare foods for a large family without spending a lot of money. Try these tips to save time, money, and stress when making meals for your friends or family. Keep it simple. Healthy and creative meals don’t have to be complicated. A simpler menu will usually cost less money and will be easier to prepare in the end. Allow your family to help. Divide jobs among family…
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Recipes
Okra and Greens
Makes: 5 servings Total Cost: $ Spicy and flavorful, this is an amazing side dish that doubles easily. Double up and enjoy it with a crowd during the summer months when okra is in season. Ingredients 1 onion (small, finely chopped) 2 tablespoons corn oil 1 1/2 packages greens (1 pound, shredded) 16 okra 4 chili peppers (finely chopped and crushed) 1 lemon 1/4 cup water Directions 1. In a…
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Nutrition
Why the Sugar Cravings?
For many people, the battle with sugar can be particularly ferocious. It can arise during an afternoon slump at work, first thing in the morning, after every meal, in the middle of a workout — or, worst, in the middle of the night. In a sugar-laden world, it becomes too easy to reach for a quick fix. Cravings tend to crop up when there’s a sense of depletion. However, if…
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Chicken Salad and Peach Sandwich
Makes: 2 Sandwiches Total Cost:$ Prep time: 5 minutes Crunch into this chicken salad sandwich with crisp celery, apples, and red onion, rounded out by sweet peaches and soft, whole grain bread. Perfect for a picnic or packed lunch! Ingredients 4 slices of whole grain bread 1/2 cup cooked chicken (diced) 1/2 cup canned peach slices (drained and diced) 1 small celery stalk 1/2 cup apples (Fuji, Gala, or Braeburn)…
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