Tips For Eating and Living Well
Yesterday my husband brought home a box of contraband — an assortment of Girl Scout cookies. I support the Girl Scouts, but their cookies are nothing but junk. I always thought they had decent flavors, but their cookies taste like preservatives to me. Although not as convenient, homemade cookies are always better! …
I can’t count how many people tell me they won’t give up meat because they’re afraid they’d tire of eating only vegetables all the time. That might be true if you only eat unseasoned steamed vegetables, but there are so many ways to cook and season produce that if you continue to try new things, you will always enjoy a plant-based diet….
During cold and flu season, many of us use hand sanitizer religiously. I keep a huge bottle on Abby’s changing table and a small bottle in her diaper bag. You just never know when you’re going to need to wash your hands, and you can’t always count on being close to a sink.
The commercial hand sanitizers contain alcohol in high amounts, which can be dangerous if ingested by small children. They also may contain potentially harmful chemicals such as fragrances and dyes, which simply aren’t necessary….
Whenever my husband gets a cold, he gives me his sad puppy-dog face and asks if I can make him some “sick soup.” Apparently, when he was little, his mother made him “sick soup” when he stayed home from school. He later found out that this soup was nothing more than hot water and a chicken boullion cube. …
When I came up with my shortbread cookie recipe, I had in mind a slightly sweet, light tea cookie that is also nutritious. First I created a citrus version, which contains Meyer lemon or orange zest and is topped with a very thin slice of citrus fruit. But with such a great shortbread dough base, I couldn’t stop at just one cookie flavor. I opened my fridge and noticed some unsalted pistachios and decided to add them to the dough with coconut flakes and almond extract. The results were delicious! …
It’s officially six days until the Super Bowl, and whether or not you care about watching football, chances are that you’re expected to come up with some delicious snacks to munch on during the game. And although it’s easy to order a pizza or melt some Velveeta and open a bag of Doritos, those options are hardly low calorie or nutritious.
Why not make something that’s fun to eat, but won’t make you feel terrible by halftime?…
Baking is a science. If you’ve ever tried to alter a cake recipe, you know this to be true. In order to produce the desired texture, flavor, and appearance, you must find the delicate balance between the type and amount of flour, sugar, and leavening agent….
Even though most of my recipes are designed to be easy and family-friendly, sometimes I want to flex my culinary muscles and make something that deserves to be served with a glass of wine. …
The older I get, the more people I meet who are living with a chronic disease. And although each disease causes a different set of symptoms, the same basic principle applies: reduce inflammation to minimize symptoms. This seems like common sense, but there are ways to accomplish this that your doctor won’t tell you….
The lovely SimplySweetVeggie nominated Daily Dose of Greens for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award!
Thank you! I’m so flattered!
Her blog has some fun recipes and cooking tips, so if you haven’t yet, go check it out!
With the nomination, SimplySweetVeggie sent a set of questions:
1. In one word, how would you like your readers to describe your blog?
Inspirational (as in, it inspires them to get healthy!)
2. Which is your most favorite among your blog posts? Why?
My favorite recipes are probably my veggie pie, avocado enchiladas, loaded potato soup, African lentil stew, and roasted citrus salad because they are delicious and fun to make. I also like my 10 Truths About Weight Loss article because it addresses several weight loss issues.
3. What/Who inspires most of your blog posts?
Most of my nutrition articles are inspired by questions my friends ask, but my recipes are inspired by things I try in restaurants, read in magazines, or see on Pinterest.
4. What do you aspire to accomplish this year?
My blog has only been up for two months, so I would like to become more established in the blogging world (i.e., more followers, contacts, etc.). I would also like to start making short cooking demonstration videos for all of the beginner cooks out there.
5. What do you aspire to learn this year?
I’d like to learn how to make and edit videos so I can add some variety to my blog posts.
6. What is your most favorite book? Why?
This is tough. If I have to say just one, I’ll say the Bible. Others that have changed my life include The China Study, Eat to Live (by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.), Same Kind of Different As Me (by Ron Hall), and Food Politics (by Marion Nestle). My favorite cookbook right now is the Oh She Glows Cookbook.
7. What is your favorite quote?
Pretty much any Simpsons quote from seasons 1-10.
8. What’s the most courageous thing you’ve ever done?
I guess moving to North Carolina to be near my boyfriend (now husband). It was a risk, but I’m glad I did it!
9. If you can be a superhero, what is your super power?
Definitely flying
10. Who is your female role model?
I know it’s cliche, but I’d say my mom. She has shown me how to have a healthy marriage while maintaining a good sense of humor. She has also been very supportive of me and my career choice.
Now, for other nominees, this is what you do:
My Nominees:
Can’t wait to see all of your answers!
I really really love garlic. If it made sense, I would put it in every recipe. It is for this reason that I crave this creamy, vegan Caesar dressing, which I pour over another of my many cravings — Romaine. …
I’ve been making this recipe for years, and I’ve found it to be the most kid-friendly plant-based recipe. As an added bonus, it only takes about 15 minutes to make, and the kids can help by mashing the chickpeas! …
