Grocery shopping can be tough when you have a restrictive diet. You can’t go in and just buy anything. I’ve been following a vegan diet for just over three years, and whenever I shop I find myself double checking ingredient lists, and obsessively stalking the shelves where stores end up placing their plant-based products. As…
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Between a whole turkey, roasted vegetables, and pies, our ovens are working hard when it comes to putting together a Thanksgiving dinner. With all of the main and side dishes that there are to prepare for the holiday, it’s normally a tight squeeze to fit everything into the kitchen appliance, and that can result in…
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The right meal doesn’t just taste good, but there are times when it makes you feel something emotionally, too. It could be a favorite family meal that makes you happy, or an international delight that brings back feelings of nostalgia for a much-missed vacation. No matter what the recipe is, food can often bring up…
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In an ideal world, we’d all have the time to make home-cooked meals every day, but that’s just not the case. Whether it’s work, family or anything else that limits free time, there’s just not always enough hours in the day to whip up something extravagant in the kitchen. Luckily, there’s plenty of Costco quick…
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Sure, soup’s great to eat all year long, but there’s no better dish to cook up as fall starts to set in. Just as no fall season would be complete without whipping up some pumpkin-inspired dishes, it’s also a great time of year to get creative with some soup recipes. One of the best things…
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For years, there’s been a stigma against plant-based foods. For some people who aren’t on a vegan diet, they see plant-based foods, which don’t contain any animal products, including meat, dairy and eggs, as being bland, weird and lacking when it comes to things like protein. While that may be true for some foods, it’s…
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There are plenty of things that can stress someone out: financial issues, health, family, work, friends, and many other problems that someone might encounter throughout their lives. Another way someone can get stressed out? Eating the wrong foods. Certain foods and drinks can lead to sleeplessness, increased anxiety, and can have a major impact on…
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When you’re putting together a meal on a budget sometimes it’s hard to think past staples like a quick pasta or even picking up some fast food. Yet it is possible to be more creative with delicious, home-cooked meals that are healthy and won’t rack up the grocery bill. This season it’s time to utilize…
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If you’re having trouble sleeping at night, what you put in your body is almost as important as what you keep out. Of course, you don’t want to drink an iced coffee, or eat a sugar-packed dessert before trying to fall asleep. But there are also foods that you should be eating that help not…
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Going on a summer trip is always exciting, but there are a lot of different things that can make it a stressful experience as well. Between planning, packing, and the process of actually arriving at your destination, there’s a lot to remember.
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Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day because it restores the body’s energy levels and alertness, and gets the body’s metabolism started again after waking up. The foods that we choose to eat for that meal are important as well as they impact the health of our body. When it…
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Everyone gets stressed out from time to time, in fact, more than 76% of American adults have reported health issues associated with stress, according to the American Psychological Association. Thankfully, there are proven methods that help reduce stress, but if you just can’t get the hang of meditation, or don’t have time to do a…
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Frozen dinners are fast, easy, and convenient, but they haven’t always been the most nutritionally-dense meal options, and aren’t always the greatest source of protein, so they’ll leave you feeling hungry soon after. Protein is important to include in your diet because it helps to build muscles and helps to curb hunger. From calorie-laden fried…
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Grocery giant Costco is well-known, and well-loved, for its numerous bulk options. But just because you’re buying food in bulk doesn’t mean you’re going to bulk up. In fact, the warehouse is also exceedingly popular because of its large variety of items that can fit into any sort of diet, like these Mediterranean Costco foods.…
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It’s said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but when it comes to avoiding visits to the cardiologist, it’s more than just apples that can do the trick. While many foods, like butter and red meat, contribute to heart disease and lead to many health problems, embracing healthier alternatives has been proven…
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When you’re passionate and excited about something, it’s easy to be motivated and dedicated to accomplishing something. But during the mundane day-to-day, it can be tough to find motivation. That’s why it’s helpful to know that you don’t just have to use your own willpower to find motivation. And yes, you can help improve your…
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The worst part about making a homemade dinner for friends or family is cleaning up afterward. It seems as if there’s always an endless pile of dishes after most meals. But that’s not the case when you make a sheet pan dinner, as everything is cooked on one (or two, depending on how much food…
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There’s nothing like a home-cooked meal, but not everyone has the time to put together something delicious every night, especially during a busy weeknight. If that’s the case, you might think that you have to resort to fast food or takeout, but there’s still a way to put together a tasty meal at home with…
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There are few foods as warm and comforting as a big bowl of flavorful, delicious soup. Thankfully, there are so many variations of the beloved dish that there truly is a type of soup that can satisfy just about anyone. But it’s not always the most convenient food to make, sometimes recipes can take hours…
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