Lovin' Life
Our lives, our bodies are a gift. Get active. Eat well.
Love your life!
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Cooking Tips
Coconut Oil - perfect repalacement for refined oils and butter
http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/02/07/how-to-cook-with-coconut-oil/
Eat for Life
Good nutrition takes effort. Our fast-paced world has stripped away the natural wholesomeness in food. A new outlook can make all of that easier. If you eat for fuel and eat what your body needs, there's not much appetite left for the "junk". Spend more time thinking about the things you can eat and less on the things you probably shouldn't. Then you won't have to worry as much over the occasional cupcake or candy bar. :)
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Lemon and Lime - Any dish where you can use lemon or lime will help you reduce the salt. Lemon and lime hit the same place on your tongue as salt, so you never miss the extra sodium.
Whole Wheat Flour - You can substitue whole wheat flour for at least half of the white in most baking without noticing much change.
Rotisserie Chicken- Rotisserie Chickens from the supermarket are a great start to a variety of meals. You can shred the chicken for burritos or soups. Chop it up for quick chicken salad.
Lettuce Love - Learn to use lettuce as a main feature in some dishes. For example - Lettuce is usually a garnish for tacos, but you can make a substantial taco salad when lettuce is the base. Or - Replace your bread or wrap with a romaine leaf for a lighter sandwich.
Roasted Veggies - Roasting veggies is an easy and tasty way to serve up healthy vegetables. Boiling can strip away nutrients, but roasting holds them in and concentrates their flavor. Most veggies can be tossed in a little oil (coconut or olive oil), sprinkled with salt/pepper and roasted at about 375-400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Try everything from sweet potatoes to green beans.
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