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salt-slashing Sunday
Check out the new blog here I’ve been talking a lot about sodium lately – see here and here It’s probably because some of the clients I’ve been working with recently are on a low sodium diet, so I’ve been busy researching the sodium content in food (there are a lot of hidden sources!) and […]
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My Dad’s amazing mint juleps
May 3, 2012
Check out the new blog here This is quite a busy weekend: there’s Jazz Fest, Cinco de Mayo, and the Kentucky Derby! So many things to celebrate & do, yay! Since I’ve already posted two Mexican recipes this week, I thought I’d share something to help you celebrate the Kentucky Derby if you’re so inclined. Lucky […]
the easiest salsa to make
May 2, 2012
Check out the new blog here Recently, I’ve been doing a lot of research and recipe testing to create some low-sodium recipes that actually taste good. Sodium is an important mineral, but there is so much of it in our food today! I mean sodium is in literally everything. Everything. There are many foods you wouldn’t expect […]
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April foodie penpal
May 1, 2012
Check out the new blog here If I don’t write things down, there is almost a guarantee that I will forget about it. There are way too many examples for me to list, so I won’t bore you with those petty details. Yesterday, I was supposed to post about my April Foodie Penpal, and I […]
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Mexican Pizza
April 30, 2012
Check out the new blog here I have a couple of questions for you today… Do you like Mexican? Do you like Taco Bell? Do you have leftover lentil taco “meat” or leftover ground beef, turkey, or chicken? Are you trying to decrease your sodium intake? If you answered yes to those questions, then you […]
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banana breakfast bars
April 25, 2012
Check out the new blog here What are you eating for breakfast? Are you eating breakfast? Please say yes! It’s a great idea to make your breakfast ahead of time. That way you don’t have to worry about what to cook while you stumble through your house waiting for your coffee to kick-in. You can […]
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mushroom grilled cheese
April 23, 2012
Check out the new blog here How was your weekend? Mine was great! My sister and her children came to visit! We had so much fun! We went to the aquarium on Saturday… look at the fish! Spent Sunday at the Zoo… It was the prettiest day and the temperature was perfect! had to tell the […]
Posted in: Food Holiday, Recipes
tacos – hold the meat, MSG, and preservatives
April 20, 2012
Check out the new blog here Taco seasoning packets scare me. Have you ever read the ingredients or nutrition facts label on one? Here is the ingredients list in a popular brand of taco seasoning packet: Chili pepper, Salt, Maltodextrin, Spice, Onion Powder, Corn Starch, Yellow Corn Flour, Contains less than 2%: Partially Hydrogenated Soybean […]
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it’s cookie time
April 19, 2012
Remember Troop Beverly Hills? My sister & I loved that movie when we were younger. It’s so funny to go back and watch it now that I’m older. source: IMDb Troop Beverly Hills It’s a silly little movie with some hilarious costume design {1989 was a lovely year for fashion…} If you’ve never seen it, […]
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tuna salad stuffed avocado
April 17, 2012
Check out the new blog here This might be one of the most colorful meals I’ve made in a while. It makes me feel so good about eating it, and even better is that it was so delicious! Tuna is a good source of omega-3 fats, high in protein, and low in fat. Vegetables are […]
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happy April 13th
April 13, 2012
Check out the new blog here It’s Peach Cobbler Daaayyyyy!! We must celebrate! You have no idea how happy this makes me because it means spring is here and summer is just around the corner! I love hot weather and all of the delicious fruits and vegetables it brings… A couple of years ago, when […]
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cheesy chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole
April 12, 2012
The weather has been so nice outside. I’d even go as far as to say it has been a little chilly at times {haha I’m a cold weather wimp}. This “chilly” weather has me craving casseroles again, but I promise I’ll try not to post any more since it is Spring and all. So here’s […]
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Happy happy Easter!
April 8, 2012
Happy Easter! Hope you had a wonderful day and now it’s night night time Meme
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i heart roasted veggies
April 6, 2012
It’s safe to say I am obsessed with roasted vegetables. I talk a lot about them with my clients {and anyone else who wants to listen}. It’s one of the easiest ways to get people to actually eat veggies. When they are roasted, they just taste so amazing; plus you can roast so many different […]
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eat your veggies at breakfast
April 4, 2012
Back in January, I talked about 5 different health goals that you should strive toward doing for this year. The first one was eating more vegetables and fruit. The third was to eat breakfast, and the fifth was to get enough sleep. {Read about the other two here and here} Well, this recipe helps you […]
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I love quinoa
March 30, 2012
Quinoa {pronounce keen-wah} is one of my favorite grains! It is a whole grain, and you don’t have to go out searching for the whole wheat version – it’s already “whole wheat.” I like to buy it from the bulk bins at Whole Foods; it can get a little pricey when you buy it from […]
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Salt-attack
March 29, 2012
This week is World Salt Awareness Week – how exciting!? I know it’s already Thursday, but salt awareness is pretty important. Kind of boring – yes, but still very important. Even though salt is an important mineral that our body needs, most Americans consume way too much salt. So here are some quick facts about salt […]
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cheesy bean casserole
March 23, 2012
Check out the new blog here The end of March is in sight, so I feel like my window to post warm casserole recipes is closing. Therefore, I’m going to try to squeeze in a few more before it gets too hot to even think about turning on the oven. And since it’s a Friday […]
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Living Well Kitchen 
May 6, 2012
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