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Posts in category "healthy meals"

Top 10 Food Porn (Help! I'm Addicted)

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I have been hording these pictures for a while.  Yes, I collect food porn.  I admit it.  I have a problem.  These are dream dishes.  The problem is that part of my dream involves someone else cooking them for me.  So, I simply just look at them.  Now I can cook.  I can follow a... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
April 18, 2012 at 9:37 am
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5 Best Marinades

5 Best Marinades
Once your find a handful of great marinades your life will be easier and more exciting.  Good eating makes life exciting! Quick meal prep times makes life easy.  All of these require only a 5 minute prep time.  This is perfect for the protein driven eater.  Someone trying to cut down on carbs and simply eat protein sources.  Of course, you can add a tasty ready made brown rice or quinoa to the meal.  But I think you are better off marinating, grilling and eating.    Since I do a lot of my dinner prep in the morning while giving breakfast out and making lunches, I really appreciate being able to add brilliant flavor to my protein sources.  I allow it to soak all day, my husband then begins the cooking process while I finish work and when I get home – PRESTO! It is done.  All I really need to do then is teach my husband how long to cook stuff.  Since it is the beginning of grilling season, this game plan works will for me for over next 6 months.  So here are my 5 best marinades... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
April 16, 2012 at 8:29 pm
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Chicago's Top 10 Restaurants for Business Lunch, Healthiest Meals

Chicago's Top 10 Restaurants for Business Lunch, Healthiest Meals
I have a lot of clients that have business lunches a couple times a week.  I have found that many men in particular, have a hard time ordering healthier dishes because it requires asking the server a handful of questions.  Women seem to get away with the following questions. “ Can I have everything on... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
April 9, 2012 at 8:30 am
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Do you cook with grape seed oil? You should.

Do you cook with grape seed oil? You should.
Grape seed oil has many healthy benefits.  It is a simple and tasty substitute for vegetable oils, butter or canola.  It is low in saturated fat, yet high in poly-saturated fat like omega 6.   It is also high in linoleic acid, which is not manufactured by the body.  Since this important acid must be ingested... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
March 26, 2012 at 9:54 am
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Packed School Lunches: My Healthy Picks

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I have to make 2 packed lunches every morning.  Most moms do.  My circumstances are not too bad.  Although there are children in both my kid’s classrooms that have nut allergies, we are allowed to send nut-based foods for our kids.  The teachers monitor all the kids closely enough and keep those with allergies at... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
March 5, 2012 at 8:51 am
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5 Vegetables to Help With Weight Loss

5 Vegetables to Help With Weight Loss
I picked these vegetables because they 5 of the best vegetable to eat for weight loss.  They are low in calories and on the glycemic index.  I have also given easy recipes for each one.  Vegetables low on the glycemic index keep your blood sugar stable, which is important because you are less likely to... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 20, 2012 at 8:58 pm
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Is it dangerous to eat too much seafood? My 4 Top Picks

Is it dangerous to eat too much seafood? My 4 Top Picks
When I was pregnant I monitored the amount of fish that I consumed.  I tried to stick to the basic guidelines to avoid the potential of mercury poisoning.  It was a silly consideration, but when you are pregnant you think more thoroughly about things- really just way too much!    So the 3 basic criteria... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 16, 2012 at 8:33 am
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5 Reasons to Eat Bison: The new healthy red meat.

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If a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle is what you follow, then the title of this blog will probably upset you.  There seems to be a very well defined line in the sand between those who eat meat and those who don’t.   If you are against meat and believe it has no nutritional value for humans... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 6, 2012 at 3:11 pm
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5 Minute Breakfast: Healthy on the Go!

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Breakfast is always hard to squeeze into the morning routine.  You need to be on schedule and not behind one beat to sleep as long as you can and get out the door quickly.  This is my favorite breakfast on the go.  Of course you make this with any healthy bread, like oat bread, whole... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
January 27, 2012 at 9:33 am
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The White Rice Era is Over: Meet Farro, a Perfect Grain

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There seems to be a grain movement happening in America.  The white rice era is gone, thank god!  Even Chinese restaurants like Dragonfly (on Randolph) are offering brown rice instead of white.  Chicago also has several sushi restaurants playing to the health-minded customer by offering brown and black rice as an option.  One of the most... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
January 20, 2012 at 9:17 am
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