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Easy & Healthy Chicken Teriyaki Wraps
Want a simple and healthy version of an Asian meal. These Easy & Healthy Chicken Teriyaki Wraps are the meal for you. It cooks in under 45 minutes, and it’s gluten-free. I created these wraps for two reasons: First, I wanted another Asian meal to add to our monthly menu. And second, I needed a meal that didn’t include rice. I discovered Primal Kitchen’s teriyaki sauce and I knew I had to try it. While considering how I wanted to use their sauce, I like the idea of it in a chicken wrap, but I didn’t want to use tortillas. I searched the web for alternatives and found many recipes…
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The Key to Good Digestion Is In Your Mouth
Are You Chewing Your Food Properly? When you think of digestion, you likely imagine your stomach or intestines processing your food and extracting nutrients. But did you know that digestion begins as soon as you put food into your mouth? When you chew, you start the digestion process. Whether you chew your food correctly can determine how your body absorbs the nutrients from that food. So, are you chewing your food properly? Read on to find out. What Happens During Digestion? In its most basic form, digestion is simply the breakdown of food. Chewing is the first step of this process. As you chew, you physically break down the food…
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Easy & Simple Mashed Bean Potatoes
Here is a quick, easy, and healthy version of a time and true family favorite. This mashed bean potato recipe is sure to taste just as good as your dairy mashed potatoes. With only five ingredients, it’s super simple and cooks in 30 minutes. I grew up loving mashed potatoes with milk and lots of butter; I love creamy mashed potatoes with a bed of sweet corn. Whatever the consistency, it’s a perfect side to any meal. And I’ve learned it’s versatile enough to accommodate all taste buds. To accommodate my taste buds and work around my digestive problems, I needed to find a dairy-free version that wouldn’t upset my…
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Food Challenge – Let’s Talk About Water
How much water do you drink in a day? Do you know the importance of water to the human body? Do you feel as long as you’re frequently drinking, it doesn’t matter what beverage it is? Keep reading to find out why H2O should be your primary source for hydration. Why do we need H2O? According to usgs.gov, the human body is 60% water. The brain and heart are 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. The skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are watery, 31%. H2O is not only excellent for hydration, but we need it to: Form Saliva –…
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Chinese Chicken & Broccoli w/Rice
Chinese Chicken & Broccoli with Jasmine Rice is the meal to be made if you’re looking for a dinner that can use less meat. It is one of my family’s favorite meals. We love to overload this entree with broccoli, and we make sure to have seconds and third servings. The sauce is just that good! This meal is soo good – it hits our monthly menu twice. Try this family favorite tonight. I promise it’s a winner! Chinese Chicken & Broccoli with Rice When I started creating my monthly meal plan, I wanted it to be diverse. I didn’t want just Spanish meals rotating in our monthly menu. I…
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Fall Bucket List – 25 Fun Activities to Enjoy
Fall is my favorite time of the year. It’s my preferred season and my ideal weather. I look forward to the leaves changing from green to orange, yellow, and red and watching my neighborhood calm down from the summer excitement. I get to wear warm sweaters that keep me warm from the autumn breeze. And in my happy place, I’m watching my favorite movie on the sofa with a warm cup of tea. The air is crisp now, and time feels to slow down a bit. Our bodies gradually yearn to stay in and cozy up in our homes. Yet, we don’t want to miss out on all the great…