Mason jar salads are everywhere on the internet… and now it’s time to put them in your own refrigerator! Your mason jars need to be wide-mouthed with tight-fitting lids in order to keep your salad fresh. For an entrée salad, use a larger mason jar (more room for deliciousness.) If you only want a side salad, use a smaller jar. The absolute key is to put wet ingredients in … [Read more...] about How To Make The Perfect Salad – In A Jar!
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The Journey Of The Avocado To Super-Food Stardom
Avocados are a shining example of an ancient superfood. The avocado is thought to have been named by the Aztecs. Their word for testicle, “ahuacatl” is quite similar to the word “avocado” and it is believed that the shape of the fruit was responsible for the connection. Avocados caught their big break when they captured the attention of Spanish Conquistadores in the early … [Read more...] about The Journey Of The Avocado To Super-Food Stardom
Who You Dine With May Affect How Much You Eat!
An interesting thought to ponder, isn’t it? The idea that your dining companions could affect how much you eat. It’s true! New research has found that dining with someone who is overeating makes you more likely to overeat. For example, you dish up equal portions for yourself and your spouse at dinner one evening. Halfway through your portion, you start to feel full. Your … [Read more...] about Who You Dine With May Affect How Much You Eat!
Want To Conquer Your Cravings? Add A Little Spice!
Ah, food cravings. We all get them, we all try to ignore them, and we’ve all given in a time or two. Did you know that food cravings originate in the parts of the brain that manage feelings of pleasure and reward? There are a few different potential causes for a food craving to be triggered. The first is an imbalance of hormones, like serotonin or leptin, which can cause a … [Read more...] about Want To Conquer Your Cravings? Add A Little Spice!
You’ve Heard The Words “Eating Clean” – But What Does That Mean?
“Clean-eating” means eating foods in as close to their natural form as possible. Processed foods found in boxes and bags are out. Vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood, and healthy fats are in. Let’s start with the two most obvious food groups – vegetables and fruits. When it comes to these two, fresh is best. However, frozen fruits and vegetables are a close second, as they … [Read more...] about You’ve Heard The Words “Eating Clean” – But What Does That Mean?