Best and Worst Food at Chili’s
You can enjoy delicious food at Chili’s that won’t be an entire week’s worth of calories! You can also order a meal that is your entire day’s worth of calories – and then some! You just need to know what to order and what not to order. Chili’s has a “Guiltless” line of food that may not be completely healthy (hey, it’s not your delicious homemade food, ok?!), but it is still a much better choice when you compare it to the other meals on the menu. I guess you can consider this a little splurge, but not completely over doing it? What does “Guiltless” Mean? If you check out the Chili’s menu, this is what they have to say about their Guiltless line of food: “Guiltless Grill choices for your healthy lifestyle are featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com and meet...
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Homemade Taco Seasoning
The regular taco seasoning mix from the grocery store is quite…bad for you. The taco seasoning mixes are full of MSG, sodium, and other unhealthy ingredients. Because of this, I thought it was time I let you know how to make your own healthy taco seasoning mix! It’s a pretty quick and simple recipe, and I am sure you will love it! Ingredients: 3 tsp Chili Powder 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper 3 tsp dried minced Onion 1 tsp Cornstarch 1/2 tsp Sea Salt 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp ground Cumin 1/2 tsp dried Oregano Instructions: Combine all ingredients and use in replace of taco seasoning mix. Notes: You can add this healthy seasoning to tacos, burritos, or anything else that you would normally use a typical taco seasoning mix with. You can make it in bulk and store...
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Fun Date Ideas…that Burn Calories!
I love dates that don’t involve just eating and sitting. Dinner and a Movie, anyone? No thanks! They are great every once in a while, but I prefer to do something a lot more active when the weather is appropriate! Why not go hiking and enjoy a picnic at the top of a mountain? Here’s some fun date ideas that involve burning a lot more calories than sitting at the movies for two hours and munching on popcorn! Oh yeah, I think you will have a lot more fun too! Canoeing – How fun would it be to go out on a lake with your date for a little canoe ride? Not only will you be able to talk, laugh, and enjoy each other’s company, you will also be able to burn about 320 calories an hour if you...
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How to Heal Sunburns
Summer is on it’s way, and for many of us, that means camping, barbecues, fireworks, and a lot more time outside in the sun! With this in mind, I thought I would discuss how to prevent sunburns and how to heal sunburns naturally, if you just so happy to get burnt! Keep in mind that sun exposure is very healthy for you, and it’s a natural form of Vitamin D, which prevents depression and some types of cancers. Of course, too much of a good thing can become bad, so you will want to make sure you limit your exposure to the sun to prevent burning your skin. Ways to Prevent Sunburns Try to reduce exposure out in the sun between the hours of 10am – 4pm, since this is when the sun’s rays are at it’s strongest (during the...
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Are Genetically Modified Foods Safe?
I will go over what it means for food to be Genetically Modified (GM), the pros and cons, and let you weigh the benefits and risks. I believe that it’s important to learn the facts and allow yourself to make an educated decision. Genetically Modified Defined This statement, from the World Health Organization (WHO), explains what “Genetically Modified” means: ” Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally. The technology is often called “modern biotechnology” or “gene technology”, sometimes also “recombinant DNA technology” or “genetic engineering”. It allows selected individual genes to be transferred from one organism into another, also between non-related species.” What does this all mean? Anything that isn’t completely natural, and has been modified through scientific means, is...
Read MoreHow Miranda Kerr got back into shape after Baby
Miranda Kerr just had a baby in January, and just a couple of months later, she is already back to work…as a Super Model. How Miranda Kerr shaped up after Baby How did Miranda get back into shape? First of all, Miranda Kerr was already in great shape before she became pregnant, so her goal was to return to her pre-pregnancy weight, not some ideal weight she only hoped to be. She had an obtainable goal, which she knew since she has already been there. Here’s how Miranda Kerr was able to get back into shape after giving birth to her baby boy Flynn: What we can learn from Miranda Kerr: 1) Eat Healthy! 2) Breastfeed, if you can. 3) Exercise is important, but don’t over do it. For more information, feel free to check out KoraOrganics.com to learn...
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Top Sources of Protein for Vegetarians
Protein, in addition to helping create strong muscle and bones, creates the building blocks for antibodies, hormones, neurotransmitters, and essential for the metabolism. I prefer to get my protein from a variety of sources, not just from meat, dairy, and eggs. Here’s a list of Vegetarian protein sources, which can help you with getting plenty of protein throughout the day, and enjoying a variety of protein sources – even if you aren’t Vegetarian. Beans and Legumes Lentils- 1 cup, 18 gm Black Beans- 1 cup, 15 gm Kidney Beans- 1 cup, 13 gm Pinto Beams- 1 cup, 12 gm Chickpeas- 1 cup, 12 gm Nuts and Seeds Chia Seeds- 2 tbsp, 4 gm Peanut Butter- 2 tbsp, 8 gm Almond Butter- 2 tbsp, 5 gm Sunflower Seeds- 1/4 cup, 6 gm Hemp Seed- 4 tbsp, 15 gm Quinoa- 1...
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Healthy Easter Basket Ideas
Since Easter is approaching, I started to come up with some healthy and fun ideas to put into an Easter basket. Traditionally, people like to include a lot of candy in their Easter baskets. Some of the most common treats for an Easter basket is Marshmallow PEEPS®, Cadbury Cream Eggs®, Robin’s Eggs, and Jelly Beans. These may taste great, but they are full of sugar and extremely bad for your health. Since I didn’t want an Easter basket full of junk food, I decided to come up with some healthy ideas for those looking for new Easter basket traditions. Ideas for an Easter Basket • Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies or Bunny Grahams. • Bubbles • Trail mix • Easter themed coloring book and crayons • Natural nail polish – bright colors! • Tonka plush Easter Basket • Earthbound Farm® Mini...
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