Get the most for your food budget! There are many ways to save money on the foods that you eat. The three main steps are planning before you shop, purchasing the items at the best price, and preparing meals that stretch your food dollars. Plan, plan, plan! Before you head to the grocery store, plan your meals for the week. Include meals like stews, casseroles, or stir-fries, which “stretch” expensive items…
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Coffee-Infused Overnight Oats
Ingredients 1/2 cup (45g) old fashioned oats 1/4 cup (60ml) coffee 1/4 cup (60ml) unsweetened almond milk 1/2 scoop (15g) vanilla protein powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds Directions In a jar or small bowl, combine the oats, coffee, almond milk, protein powder and chia seeds. Put the lid on the jar and give it a shake; stir if using a bowl. Chill overnight. Nutrition Information Serves: 1 | Serving Size: 1 jar Per…
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Are Your Kitchen Towels Buggy?
Wash, Dry, Rinse, Repeat, and Often A potential danger lurking in kitchens could put us at risk for food poisoning. Household kitchen towels can expose people to dangerous pathogens, including E. coli and Staphylococcus. Towels destined for multiple purposes, such as drying hands and wiping utensils, were found to have higher bacterial count than single-use towels. Moreover, towels in kitchens where more family members gather and meat is prepared were…
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Apple Cinnamon and Chia Overnight Oats
Ingredients 1/2 cup (50g) Quaker Oats 1/2 cup (125ml) low-fat milk 1/4 cup (60ml) low-fat vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup (60g) chopped apple 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon chia seeds Directions Add oats to your container of choice and pour in milk and yogurt. Add a layer of chopped apples and top off with cinnamon and chia seeds. Place in fridge and enjoy in the morning or a few hours later.…
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Is Just Walking Enough to Lose Weight?
High-intensity interval training, kettlebells, CrossFit and other more extreme forms of exercise seem to get all the attention these days. But if you’re new to working out or are looking for something a little less intense, you may wonder: What’s wrong with a good, old-fashioned walking program? The answer: Nothing! Walking is an excellent form of exercise that can help you build fitness and help you lose weight (so long…
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