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5 Smoothies and Juices That Will Kill Your Chocolate Craving

Post author By Guest Post
Post date July 19, 2017

One of the reasons we crave chocolate is that when we eat it, serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible for better sleep and moods, floods our brain. This helps reduce anxiety and increases our sense of well-being. But if you suspect your chocolate intake is a little too excessive, this same relaxing and rejuvenating brain bath can also be accomplished by drinking juices and smoothies.

By consuming smoothies and juices you will provide your body with an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes while at the same time satisfying your taste buds so, maybe then, you won’t need so much chocolate.

Juices and smoothies made with fresh, ripe fruits and vegetables are so satisfying and can be made in unlimited combinations. There is a smoothie or juice to please every member of the family. There is so much to learn and discover about this new way of life. Just get yourself a high-speed blender and a juicer and you’ll be ready to begin.

Juicing Is Easy

You don’t have to buy the most expensive juicer to make delicious and nutritious juices. Even the most basic model will work. And the clean-up is simple and fast. A lot easier than cleaning up after cooking! Here is one simple and spectacular juice that I love.

Mother Nature’S Orange Julius

Peel only the orange rind from navel oranges. Leave the pith (the white stuff around the orange) as it will make the juice delicious and frothy. Place the oranges in your juicer and within seconds you will have a glass of the most refreshing orange juice ever.

This next juice combination I learned from watching, “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” with Joe Cross. His website is a treasure trove of information about juicing and its benefits and contains hundreds of delicious recipes.

World Famous Green Juice

One bunch of Kale
One large stalk of celery (4-6 ribs)
One large cucumber (it’s okay to leave it unpeeled)
3-4 apples cut into quarters
One lemon peeled but with the pith left on
One chunk of fresh ginger (about the size of your thumb)

Juice together and drink. It is somewhat of an acquired taste so try it a few more times until you can feel the energy of the veggies zipping through your body and brain.

A high-speed blender is another fantastic kitchen appliance and a wise investment in your family’s health. Blending together different combinations of fruits and vegetables is a never-ending adventure. For my family, when it’s really hot outside, sometimes a smoothie is all the meal we need. You know the exact ingredients that will please your family so keep experimenting and have fun. Here are two of my favorite smoothies:

Sunshine Smoothie

Frozen bananas broken into small chunks
Frozen or fresh pineapple pieces
Frozen or fresh mango chunks

Add orange juice, coconut water or plain water until you get a creamy consistency.

Blend for about 30 seconds on high and enjoy!

Purple Pineapple Smoothie

One cup frozen pineapple chunks
One cup frozen blueberries
Cover with apple juice

Blend on high speed for 30 seconds.

(If you like it a little sweeter you can add a tablespoon or two of agave and blend quickly again.) Yum!

And Now… Chocolate!

Chocolate is one of the most famous foods on the planet. All around the world it is loved and coveted by millions of people. Having a craving for chocolate is practically universal. So let’s make a Chocolate Banana Smoothie!

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Place in your high-speed blender:

Two frozen bananas broken into pieces
One teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla powder
Four pitted dates or 2 T. maple syrup or 2 T. agave
3 T. unsweetened cocoa powder

Cover all ingredients with your favorite milk and blend until smooth.

Voila, a fabulous, satisfying, chocolate creation that your body will love. Whip it up and relax and read while drinking your smoothie. You deserve it! And in my opinion, life doesn’t get much better than this.

About the Author

Katrina is on the content team at www.householdappliancejudge.com. She can be found around the web writing about health, nutrition, relationships, family and other lifestyle concerns. Katrina enjoys cooking, comedy and spending time with her adorable (but exhausting) young family.

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Tools of the Trade

Basic Baking Equipment

Post author By Carma Spence
Post date July 11, 2017

In yesterday’s post, I promised that today I would provide you with a list of the basic pieces of baking equipment you’ll need to start off in your baking adventures. So here is what I consider the bare minimum, plus a few handy “druthers.”

Measuring Cups and spoons

Your baked goods come out much better when you are able to carefully measure the ingredients. You’ll need a basic set of measuring cups that include 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup measurements. If you’re lucky, you can find one that includes a 2/3 and 3/4 cup measurement, as well.

Your measuring spoon set should include 1/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon and 1 Tablespoon.

For extra credit, get yourself a straight icing spatula to make sure your measurements are level.

And finally, you’ll want a glass measuring cup to measure liquid ingredients.

Baking pans

A basic set of baking pans will include:

A 9 x 13 pan, which is good for sheet cakes
A jellyroll pan or cookie sheet. A jellyroll pan has a side on it and can be used to bake cookies, jelly rolls, and brownies. A simple cookie sheet is flat and can be used to bake cookies, as well as some bread and pizza.
A bread loaf pan
A cake pan
A muffin pan

Sometimes sets will include a pie pan, as well.

Now you purchase all of these items separately and create your own set. However, I recommend that when you’re just starting out with baking equipment, you get a set until you know what you like to work with. Sets are often less expensive than purchasing separate items.

Mixing Equipment

You will definitely need a set of wooden spoons. You can probably get a decent enough set at your local dollar store. Buy new ones regularly — about once a year if you use them a lot; once every other year if you don’t.

You should also invest in a good hand mixer. A standing mixer is nice, but you can get by with just a hand mixer. You really don’t want to have to beat your ingredients with just a wooden spoon!

You’ll also need a rubber scraper to scrape ingredients from the sides of the bowl. Again, you can probably get a decent set at your dollar store.

Mixing Bowls

You’ll need a set of mixing bowls in a variety of at least two, if not four, sizes. You’ll use the large mixing bowl the most, but a medium and small bowl is great for when you need to mix dry ingredients separately from wet ingredients.

Cooling Racks

You’ll need a cooling rack to help your cakes, cookies and other baked goods cool off before you serve them. There are some that are single stack, others that are multi stack. You just need a basic one but feel free to go fancy with the stacked options if you think you’ll be baking a lot of cookies.

Advanced Baking Equipment

Well, there you have it! Those are all the basic items you’ll need to get started with baking. Now if you want to get a bit more fancy, here are few more advanced baking equipment items you might want to put on your wish list.

Standing Mixer

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Sometimes holding that hand mixer gets tiring, especially when you have to hold it with one hand while turning the bowl with the other. With a standing mixer, you don’t have to hold the mixer for however many minutes you need to mix. It also turns the bowl for you. This not only takes less of your energy but also frees you up to do something else (like preparing the next ingredient) while your batter is mixing.

My favorite brand in KitchenAid, but there are other brands that are high quality, as well.

Specialized Baking Pans

Besides your basic cake and pie pan, you might want to expand your reportoire to Bundt cakes (my favorite!) and tarts.

Bundt pans come in a variety of shapes, but for a beginner you’ll want the traditional one. You can’t go wrong with Nordic Ware’s Bundt pans, but there are other options.

The difference between a pie pan and a tart pan is in the sides. A pie pan’s sides are sloped, a tart pan’s are not. Also, a tart pan’s sides are often fluted.

Specialty Baking Pans

It can be a lot of fun to bake “mini” versions of muffins, sweet bread, and Bundt cakes. You can also bake cakes in fancy shapes. If there’s a niche interest, there’s probably a cake pan to go with it! You can find these types of pans in your local Michael’s or hobby store, as well as on Amazon — basically wherever you can find Wilton brand baking supplies.

Other Helpful Accessories

There are other things that can make baking easier, but you probably won’t use them a lot. So I’ll just list them here:

Parchment paper: You can sometimes use wax paper as a substitute. This paper is used to line pans so that what you are baking won’t stick.
Cupcake/muffin tin liners: These come in pretty colors and patterns. You can find them made of paper (one-use only) or silicone (re-usable). I’ve posted some examples below. They prevent your cupcakes and muffins from sticking and make them looks pretty, too.
Rolling pin: This is used when baking pies or fancy-shaped cookies
Cookie press: This is needed for certain types of cookies and allows you to make some pretty fancy shaped cookies
Pie crust shield: You can prevent pie crusts from burning by covering them with aluminium foil or one of these.
Silcone baking mats: Like parchment paper, they help baked goods not stick to the pan. You can also use them as a surface for rolling and kneading.

I hope this simple guide to baking equipment is helpful. It is not comprehensive but is a good place to start. If you still have questions, feel free to post them in a comment below and I’ll answer to the best of my ability.

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Cooking Techniques

How to Overcome a Fear of Baking and Learn to Love It

Post author By Carma Spence
Post date July 10, 2017

I LOVE baking! I love eating baked goods. I’ve been trying my hand at baking since I was about three years old. So, imagine my surprise when I learned that there are people who are afraid of baking!

For some reason, baking is one of the least common kitchen skills. Most people will learn to cook with the stove, fry things, and even use the oven to bake lasagnas or potatoes, but not how to bake cakes, cookies, and bread.

A lot of this has to do with how precise baking is. You need to measure out the wet and dry ingredients exactly, and you need to buy a lot of special items that you usually won’t use for other recipes. For example, cream is rarely ever used outside of cakes (unless you’re making some kind of creamy pasta sauce) and it takes a lot of patience and storage area to become a successful baker.

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As a result, it can sometimes become a daunting thing to learn and we simply don’t have time for it. After all, if we can just go to a store and buy a cake that would otherwise take a lot of effort and time, why should we bother learning how to bake? Stores and bakeries will do it better than us, and it can be a little harder to learn than other types of cooking.

However, learning to bake is a great way to boost your confidence in the kitchen. As it turns out, the preciseness of baking isn’t absolutely required. Even when something fails you (usually) get something that is still perfectly edible. For example, I once made a chocolate torte for my father. It used whipped egg whites for leavening. However, at the time, I had no idea that there were different sized eggs. My father had purchased medium sized eggs, and when recipes refer to eggs, they assume large eggs. So I didn’t compensate and the resulting torte did not rise. It was tasty — but not light and fluffy as it was supposed to be.

In contrast, if you under or overcook pasta, meat or vegetables, then you usually get an unpleasant texture and a pile of mess that isn’t very nice. Baking also becomes smooth and easy once you get the basics down. You can easily make your own recipes, adjust how sweet something is, and share your creations with friends and loved ones.

So to help you overcome any fear of baking you may have, here are a couple of simple tips, tricks, and pieces of advice.

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Practice patience when you start baking

Patience is key when baking. Make sure you give yourself some time to prepare the ingredients and bake because the entire baking process is going to take a long time. And mixing everything will eat up a good chunk of your time and energy. Try to clear your schedule so there’s nothing planned after baking. You don’t want to feel like you’re being rushed and you need to reserve some time to have a second attempt if the first one doesn’t quite go as planned. An empty house is best so that you don’t get family members or roommates staring at you while you work.

Try simple recipes

There are plenty of simple recipes. Some (funnily enough) don’t require baking at all, but they result in delicious cake-like creations. This might seem counter-intuitive since you’re not actually baking, but the idea of making something like a cake and measuring out the exact ingredients is good practice for both your skills and your confidence.

There are also brownies you can make with very few ingredients, and there’s always the option of making an icebox cake if you really want to cut down on cooking effort. Simple recipes are a great way to get something delicious in a short amount of time. The boost of confidence it gives when you share your creations with friends and family is fantastic, and it will go a long way to helping you become more skilled at baking.

Buy the right baking equipment

Equipment in baking is important. You’ll need a variety of tools, such as food processors, mixers, pans, trays and even thermometers. Scales are also incredibly important due to how precise baking can be. You’ll need to measure out exact amounts of ingredients, and nothing accomplishes this as fast as kitchen scales. If you’re baking, you’re also going to need an oven. While most kitchens come equipped with an oven, many people see it as the main wall to overcome when learning how to bake. This is because the oven can get extremely hot or it might be located in a place that isn’t very comfortable to reach due to an injury or disability. This review can give some valuable information about the Wolf Gourmet Countertop oven which is perfect for anyone who wants a more stable, controlled and convenient oven to bake with. It sits on your countertops much like a toaster or a microwave, and it works almost the same way as a regular oven except you won’t need to bend down and kneel on the floor in order to get something in and out of the oven.

Stay tuned for tomorrow, when I’ll post a list of the basic tools you’ll need when baking.

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Follow recipes properly

There’s nothing worse than thinking you know better than the recipe you’re following. At least while you’re learning, don’t substitute any kind of ingredients because you won’t know what you’ll end up with. It’s possible to do it as an experiment, but try your best to stick to a recipe and follow it carefully. Make sure your measurements are accurate, ensure the temperature of your oven is set to the right heat and don’t neglect to re-read important sections in the recipe to ensure you get the best results possible. Do things in the order they are written and pay attention to what the recipe asks for you to do. For example, if the recipe says to save some chocolate, then save that chocolate. If it asks you to mix, then you mix and you don’t fold — there is a difference!

Share your creations

Baking will always create portions that are larger than what a single person can eat — so why not share them? As mentioned before, it’s a fantastic way to boost your confidence and collect feedback on how you did. Some people might not like your creations, others might love them, but the mixed response and feedback you receive (as long as it’s constructive) will go a long way in helping you become a better baker.

Get over your fear of baking and learn to share your creations with people to make them smile. It’s a good source of motivation and it can be a lot of fun.

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Cooking Techniques Creative Cookery

Cooking Strategies for the Disabled

Post author By Carma Spence
Post date July 6, 2017

In February of last year, I was hit by a car while crossing the street. As a result, I was in a wheelchair for about a month. And, because I broke both bones in my left forearm, my hand is to this day weaker than my right. The result, I’m not able to do all the things I was once able to do in the kitchen and have had to makes some adjustments.

Whether your physical disability is permanent or temporary, you may need to make some adaptions around the home in order to carry on with your day-to-day life. These adaptations can help you live at home without losing your independence.

In this blog post, I run down some tips and tricks that can help disabled individuals in the kitchen and allow them to continue cooking their favorite meals.

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De-Clutter Your Kitchen

If there are too many items stored in one cupboard or drawer, you can find it very difficult to remove one of them. So, it’s a good idea to spend some time decluttering your kitchen. Make sure that there aren’t too many items and ingredients spread out on top of your countertops. Give yourself plenty of space. Plus, don’t overfill any storage units. This could restrict your access to things that have been placed in the back.

Forget About Knives

Some disabilities make it difficult for individuals to use their hands properly. If you have a poor grip as a result, you should try to reduce your use of knives, as they could easily slip out of your hand and cause injury. One thing that stands up to the amazing test of being easy to handle as well as efficiently chopping is a food chopper. All you do is place the food that needs chopping inside and then you pull the handle. The blades inside whizz around, chopping all of the ingredients up! Some blenders and food processors can help you with this task, as well.

Think about Countertop Height

If you are in a wheelchair, you may need to reconsider the height of your countertops. After all, those at a standard height will probably be too high for you to use while you are sitting in your chair. However, there are plenty of companies that can fit lower countertops, which will make it easier for you to get to work in your kitchen.

If you can’t remodel your kitchen, you can invest in a kitchen counter station that will work for you. This would be a rolling or stationary table that is the right height and width for you to easily access while sitting in your wheelchair. You may have to improvise or have something custom made. A quick search on Amazon revealed no good results.

Modernize Your Kitchen

If you can afford to completely modernize your kitchen, you may find that adding lots of new appliances can enhance your cooking experience. For instance, if you add a dishwasher, you won’t have to struggle to reach your sink to wash all your dishes anymore. When you do add more appliances, make sure that they are easy for you to use. You can often find ones with extra big buttons and dials which can be easier for those with a disability to use. Also, make sure that they don’t have sharp edges or corners. Otherwise, you might hurt yourself if you accidentally ride your wheelchair into them!

Lots of people enjoy cooking and baking. There is no reason why a disability should prevent you from enjoying this pastime. Just follow all of the above tips, be creative, and you can make cooking easier for you!

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Healthy Living

Health Conscious Cookery Swaps that Also Taste Good

Post author By Carma Spence
Post date July 5, 2017

We all want our meals to taste great. It’s the reason why we spend a lot of time finding the right recipes and putting our hearts and souls into the meals that we make. But, you may realize that some of the things you make just aren’t as healthy as they could be.

Does this mean you should stop cooking in the first place? Definitely not! Instead, to make sure that you’re making tastier meals that are still good for you, here are a few health conscious swaps that you may want to make when you prepare your next meal.

The Right Oil

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We all have our preferences when it comes to the oils we use in cooking. However, did you know what some of them are not that great for you? There are bad monounsaturated fats in things like vegetable oil that can get worse when the oil is heated. Also, since Canola oil is made from modified rape seed, it can cause an allergic reaction — much like seasonal allergies — for some people. Therefore, you may want to think about swapping vegetable and sunflower oils in your cooking for something like olive oil or even nut oils.

Oils I like to use include olive oil, coconut oil, and sesame seed oil. Depending on which oil you use, how much you use and how you use it, these oils can add to the taste of your meals, as well. I like using a less expensive, light colored olive oil for basic cooking. The lighter the olive oil, the less strong the flavor. Coconut oil is also really good for basic cooking but can add a faint coconut flavor to the meal. Sesame seed oil is great for high-heat cooking as it can withstand the temperature well and is often used in wok cooking.

Treated Water

Next up, let’s take a look at the water you’re using. You may find that your home water system is quite hard or even highly chemically treated. Both factors are going to affect the taste of your food. Therefore, you may want to look into the specialist treatment options available like those that Quality Water of the Carolinas provides for softening water and removing chemicals. This can also be important if you drink a lot of water from the tap.

I’ve also heard that alkaline water can make a difference in the taste of your food, as well as being more healthful for your body in general. A woman I met who sells chocolate covered strawberries swears it is the alkaline water she washes the berries in that makes her treats taste so much better!

A Lighter Carb Alternative

As much as we all love carbs, you’ve got to admit that sometimes they can be far too much for some meals. If you want to take care of your health and make sure that your food is super yummy, then you may want to use lower carb alternatives. Things like zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice are incredible replacements for pasta and rice. (I’m a recent convert to cauliflower rice — it tastes great!) But there are definitely a ton more creative options for you to try out with your cooking.

Lower Fat Meat

If you’re a meat eater, then you may be aware that certain meats are a lot fattier than others. When you do eat meat, you’d probably agree that beef is one of the tastiest kinds around. But, it isn’t that great for your heart. So, you may want to eat it in moderation and try to switch it out of some of your recipes and use turkey instead. (I know this is sacrilege for the true beef-lover, but with a little creativity you can convert the staunch steak eater to a lighter meal.)

Store Bought for Homemade

Sometimes, you head to the store to pick up things like sauces or even ready meals without a moment’s thought. But, they can often be stuffed full of different additives and preservatives, and may be high is salt, too. It may not seem like it, but it’s often easier to make your own sauces and meals, especially if you prepare them in large batches and freeze what you don’t use. So, why not try your hand at whipping up homemade versions of some of your store-bought favorites and enjoy the knowledge that they’re not only tastier but better for you too.

Superfoods

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One last idea — add more superfoods to your diet, using them instead of less nutritious options. For example, use purple potatoes instead of regular potatoes in your roasted potatoe side dish. Does your recipe call for honey? Here’s an easy swap: Use raw honey! Garlic is a superfood, too, so use as much as you like. For a list of other superfoods you can use, grab your copy of “Top 10 Power-Packed Foods” below.

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Take Charge of Your Health!

Changing your eating habits can be tough. But it doesn’t have to be if you take a little time to think it out and create a plan.

This Healthy Eating Worksheet will walk you through the process of creating a healthy eating plan. All you need to do is print it out, set aside some time to complete it, and then fill it out. Then you can create your plan, knowing that you have addressed potential obstacles and came up with some creative ways to handle them.

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Flavor Blending

The Secrets To Pairing Your Food and Drink

Post author By Carma Spence
Post date June 30, 2017

Food and drink go hand in hand. They’re our sustenance, the things that keep us alive, as well as the main joy of most meals. So when it comes to pairing our food and drinks together, why are we so lazy about what tastes best? We settle for whatever we prefer in each category, without really taking into consideration what can really bring out the flavors in each dish that we are sampling. Pairing your food and drink together is something that can really open your eyes to the true tastes of both dish and beverage.

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Spirits

There are a lot of very different spirits that you can choose from, each being almost synonymous (for some foodies) with their own particular set of dishes. For example, whiskey is traditionally meant to be sipped with beef; the flavors complement each other and offer a perfect match for most dishes.

Different whiskeys from different countries can be set and sampled with the traditional flavors from the nation’s favorite dishes – you can review Kikori Japanese whiskey with a number of meals from Japan to see just how perfect a pairing can be. Take a moment to savor the undertones of the spirit that you are drinking, as most of the time these can be finely tuned even more so with the dish that you are eating.

Wines

There are a whole host of colors and flavors of wine to pick from that can do everything from complement to completely ruin your meal. The general rule is that red wine is meant to be paired with red meat and white with white meat and fish, but if you stick to this then there are so many great combinations that you could be potentially missing out on.

There are websites dedicated to letting you know which up and coming wines are the ones to go for and with which food you are preparing.

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

This isn’t so much thinking about what soda you can have with your meal, but instead venturing out into other drinks which may be able to better enhance the food that you are consuming. For those who are going out and eating who aren’t drinking, trying to pair your food and drink together can be a challenge. Alcoholic drinks offer a depth and a myriad of complex flavors which are made up from a strong base; they have often been fermented, taking a while to reach the point where they are the drinks that we know and love.

The majority of non-alcoholic drinks can’t offer this, and so there have been specific creations of drinks that can. Most of these drinks are based on the principle of infusing herbs in with the water that you are drinking that are also included in your meal to bring out the flavors that you want to intensify.

Have a go with your next meal; simply get a glass of iced water and put in some fresh herbs (amount depending on how much flavor you want to bring out) and see if it’s something that suits your palette.

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Flavor Blending Healthy Living

Add More Flavor While Keeping Meals Healthy

Post author By Carma Spence
Post date June 29, 2017
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People often make the mistake of thinking that to add a little more taste to their food they have to make it more unhealthy. For instance, you add salt to give it a little bite. Or, you add sugar to the sauce to make it a tad sweeter. Well, there are healthy ways to add taste to your food and still get a great healthy meal. Here are some of the best options.

Use Organic Vegetables

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Most people agree that organic vegetables actually taste better and this means that they are the perfect way to add a little more taste to your sauces. Just think about how much better your tomato sauce would taste if you used tomatoes straight from your backyard! Or, how about buying some organic potatoes next time you want some vegetables with your roast dinner. You’ll be amazed by the difference this will make, and while it’s a tad more expensive, it’s definitely worth it.

Rub It In

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If you want to add some taste to your meat, you might want to try using a meat rub. Top chefs have been using Diamond Dales World Famous Spice and Rub to make meat taste delicious. The best part is that products like this have no salt and are completely gluten free. So, it’s the perfect way to treat your taste buds without cheating when you’re on a diet.

A Little Lemon

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How about adding a little lemon juice to your meal? This will give it a delightful, zesty taste that is just perfect for a salad or any dish where you want to be a little more adventurous with the taste. You can even use it to season your meat and lemon juice works particularly well over chicken. I’ve even used it to saute green beans!

Pass The Parsley?

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How about something so simple that will add a lot of flavor to your meals? You can add parsley to anything from a delicious stew to some hardboiled eggs, and you’ll get an extra kick of flavor. If you want an extra tip, don’t mince it as most people tend to. Instead, leave it whole and that way you’ll get a more prominent taste when you give it a chew.

Minty Fresh

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It’s not just great with ice cream. A minty taste can really make your spaghetti taste great because it’s so sweet and fresh. It can also enhance the flavor of chicken soup. There’s also the bonus benefit of making sure you get your daily vitamins. Mint is packed full of vitamin C, making it a wonderfully healthy addition to any meal. And did I mention you can grow it in your home? If you grow it on your kitchen, it will always be on hand when you want to add something new and exciting to your cooking.

Wine And Dine

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Red wine is good for you so I don’t think it’s cheating to say that adding a splash of this to your meals could be considered healthy. It will also give certain meals gorgeous, rich flavors and I think you’ll love the taste it brings to your bolognese. But don’t take my word for it. Try it for yourself!

I hope you see now that adding a little more taste to a meal doesn’t have to result in an unhealthy dish.

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Changing your eating habits can be tough. But it doesn’t have to be if you take a little time to think it out and create a plan.

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