What do chocolates, avocados, and turmeric have in common? Well, for starters, they’re on the list of the top 10 fat burning foods. That’s right! These foods, along with a few others, work to help you burn more fat, which is the ultimate goal in any weight loss program. Several of these fat-busting foods work to rev up your metabolism and help you burn fat … Continue reading 10 Foods that Help You Burn More Fat
Hotlanta is heating up! When the weather gets warm, I can’t wait to fire up the grill. Today, I wanted to find a recipe for the huge, pack of chicken tenders I had thawing in the fridge. So, I did what any good, home chef would do: search the Internet. For sometime, I’ve wanted to prepare a meal with mango salsa. I always enjoy the … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa and Coconut Cilantro Rice Pilaf
Did Gwyneth Paltrow believe that her food stamp challenge would teach poor folks a lesson on survival? Really! What meals had she planned on preparing with the items she purchased for $29? Looking at her list: a dozen eggs, romaine, an onion, scallions, a bag of rice, black beans, cilantro, and limes, I would say that she had all the fixins for a few days … Continue reading Sorry Gwyneth, I Can Do Better!
Although I do most of the cooking in my house, there are times when I just need a break to do, well, nothing! During those times, hubby will step in and cook; nothing too extravagant though. It wouldn’t matter what he cooked, because there’s nothing sexier than a man in the kitchen cooking! Yes, after 34 years of marriage, I can still say that! LOL … Continue reading Kitchen Love!
The verdict is in: people who cook more at home tend to eat healthier, and eat less fast food, according to a Johns Hopkins research study. Adults, who reported they cooked dinner six or seven nights a week, consumed fewer carbohydrates, less sugar and less fat than adults, who only cooked once a week. Cooking at home shouldn’t be complicated. Quick and healthy, home-cooked meals … Continue reading Key to Eating Healthy: Cook at Home
When we talk about spring cleaning, we first think of de-cluttering our home, cleaning the attic, or organizing the garage. But, what about our diet? Spring is a good time for us to spruce up our diets. Although I consider myself a healthy person, I know there are some things in my diet I could improve. For instance, I’m bad at drinking the required amount … Continue reading Simple Tips to Spring Clean Your Diet
As consumers, we’re bombarded daily with nutrition information, to supposedly help us make better health choices. I don’t know about you, but the more information I read, the more I’m puzzled about whether I’m getting enough of the right nutrients. Protein is definitely one of those puzzling nutrients that gets me in a tizzy: Am I getting enough? Am I getting too much? Which foods … Continue reading Puzzled about Protein?
I’m often asked by friends, family, and colleagues ‘how do I maintain a healthy diet?’ They wonder if I ever miss certain foods. And, ‘how do I prevent getting bored by eating the same foods?’ Well, a healthy diet has been a part of my life for over three decades. But, I learned over the years that a little creativity goes a long way in … Continue reading Are You a Healthy, Food Hacker?
When the weather starts to heat up in Hotlanta, it’s time to lighten up Sunday dinner. It also gives me an excuse to fix a quick meal, and spend more time in the backyard enjoying the cool breeze, and listening to the birds. But, regardless to how much time I spend in the kitchen, I always put the same amount of love in each meal. … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Southwestern Citrus-Lime Chicken Salad
After a long, weekend away celebrating my wedding anniversary, the last thing I wanted to do was spend a lot of time in the kitchen, after returning home. Whenever I’m short on time, or just don’t feel like preparing a time-consuming dinner, I always resort to my favorite: breakfast, or brinner (breakfast for dinner). My southern comfort breakfast, with baked salmon, is a favorite in … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Southern Comfort Breakfast with Baked Salmon
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