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Posts tagged "healthy eating"

Get your HEALTHY on at local Chicago restaurants...

Get your HEALTHY on at local Chicago restaurants...
Let’s face it, going out to eat is a time-honored tradition that most people are unwilling (or unable) to give up.  I know that we hear, “It’s healthier to cook at home,” all the time, but sometimes we just want/need to go out to eat.  Sure, lots of restaurants have their “fit” or “light fare”... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
Monday at 1:50 pm
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Food Vs. Body

Food Vs. Body
Are you experiencing some post-Holiday bloating, guilt, fatigue… or all of the above? One thing I’m always reminded of after the Holidays (or birthdays, or other celebrations) is how much food actually does affect my body, my mood, my skin… everything!  Of course, I already knew from past experiences, but it’s always interesting to experience... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
December 29, 2011 at 10:42 am
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The Magic of Silken Tofu... Use This In Your Holiday Treats!

The Magic of Silken Tofu... Use This In Your Holiday Treats!
A lot of people think of tofu as some bland bean curd that they’d rather not eat.  I started that way too… that is, until I started to realize all of the wonderful things that can be created from it.  You see, tofu will take on the flavor of what you mix it with.  It’s... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
December 20, 2011 at 12:55 pm
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Healthy Pumpkin Bars

Healthy Pumpkin Bars
This recipe comes compliments of Chalene Johnson, one of my favorite fitness gurus!   Ingredients:Wet: 1 c egg whites 1 ½ c sugar 1 c applesauce 2 c canned pumpkin Dry: 2 c all purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 TB baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
October 31, 2011 at 11:58 am
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Fitness At Home Recipe Time: Apple-Berry Baked Oatmeal

Fitness At Home Recipe Time: Apple-Berry Baked Oatmeal
Does anyone really use recipe books anymore?  I, personally, have some favorite online sites where I get nutritious and delicious recipes on a regular basis.  One of those sites is http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com Check out this delicious recipe from there, and then check out even more recipes you can cook at home! APPLE-BERRY BAKED OATMEAL Serves 8... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
September 22, 2011 at 1:10 pm
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Wild Blueberry Recipes... Tandoori Chicken Sticks

Wild Blueberry Recipes... Tandoori Chicken Sticks
My mom brought me a newspaper cut out from her local newspaper back home that featured recipes using wild blueberries.  They all looked fabulous, so, I wanted to share one with you that’s a delicious balanced treat!  In my research, however, I’ve discovered that these come from a whole website about wild blueberries.   So, for... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
August 30, 2011 at 1:36 pm
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Detoxing... For Real or Fad? Get rid of the CRAP!

I’m back!  I was away on the Beachbody Success Cruise, which explains my MIA status… but I’m back and ready to blog! Detoxing is all the craze right now, but does it work?  Is it for real?  Do you know how your body works internally so that you can keep it functioning properly?  Most people... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
March 22, 2011 at 9:52 pm
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Fitness At Home Recipe: Vegetarian Lentil Chili

This recipe comes from local Chicago area chef, Amanda Skrip.  I’ve been eating this chili all week and I LOVE it!  To make it even more fabulous you can top it with some light shredded cheese (no more than 1/4 cup) and some mashed avocado. For more great recipes as well as information on cooking... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
February 24, 2011 at 2:23 pm
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Sweet Potato Hash

Today I did my first ever experiment in making sweet potato hash at home.  Now, I’m going to tell you right now that when I make things at home, I rarely ever follow a recipe.  I’m more of a “pinch of this, dash of that” sort of cook.  One of things I like to do... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
November 8, 2010 at 4:05 pm
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What To Do With All Of Those Apples?

It’s Autumn and, if you are like me, you LOVE going to the apple orchard.  However, I usually find that I come home with too many apples!  Do you have lots of fresh apples sitting around?  Are you looking for things to do with them?  Well, you are in luck! Check out some of these... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
October 11, 2010 at 2:36 pm
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