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Homemade Fruit and Vegetable Juice
Homemade Fruit and Vegetable Juice
00Another rainy day in Chicago – or at least that’s how it started. The sun came out just in time for the Bears game, if only we had a grill my Sunday would be complete. Since we’ve moved into our new garden apartment we have been meaning to clean up the backyard and put a small grill out on the patio for football season. Sadly, we haven’t gotten around to it yet. So instead of grilling, I...
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Cucumber Salad
Cucumber Salad
00With summer right around the corner, this cucumber salad makes the perfect lunch or side dish! This recipe was actually being handed out at Trader Joe’s yesterday as a free sample. It was too good and simple to pass up! Ingredients: 6 Persian cucumbers (small seedless cucumbers) 1 cup cherry tomato halves 1/2 red onion, chopped 3 Tbsp olive oil 1-2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar salt,...
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Foolproof Guacamole
Foolproof Guacamole
00After much anticipation, it’s here! My famous guacamole recipe for everyone to see! This recipe is constantly a hit at every part, work event, or even just as a weekend snack. I’ve made all sorts of guacamole varieties, but I always come back to this classic recipe! You can of course alter the recipe anyway you want by using more or less of any of the ingredients to personalize it to...
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Unique Guacamole Recipes
Unique Guacamole Recipes
00Lately I have been on a guacamole kick. Avocados have been on sale at my grocery store and I just can’t get enough! While I totally adore a foolproof traditional guacamole, I have been experimenting with some more unique recipes that put a fun twist on guacamole. A couple of weeks ago I made this delicious Toasted Pumpkin Seed Guacamole twice in a row! Toasted Pumpkin Seed Guacamole...
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What is Nutritional Yeast?
What is Nutritional Yeast?
00Upon seeing nutritional yeast in yesterday’s Tomato Basil Barley Risotto recipe, you may have been asking yourself “what exactly is nutritional yeast?” “why should I be eating it?” and “where can I find it?”. Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast similar to brewer’s yeast. It is produced by culturing the yeast with a mixture of sugarcane and...
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Christmas Snack Ideas
Christmas Snack Ideas
00Throughout the holiday season family comes to visit, friends stop by, and guests drop in to wish you a Merry Christmas. It’s always nice to have snacks on hand to offer your guests when they stop by. Here are a few healthy snacks idea to make ahead of time to impress all of your guests this season! Sparkling Cranberries picture and recipe from 101 Cookbooks 2 cups cranberries, rinsed and...
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Foods to Give you Energy
Foods to Give you Energy
00Today I was Christmas shopping for an unbelievable 14 hours! How can you sustain your energy levels throughout the stressful holiday season to ensure you get all the important tasks completed on time? Skip the usual candy bar, soda, or cup of coffee and add these 7 powerful energizing foods to your diet! Orange juice: Orange juice is high in vitamin C to boost the immune system. Drink a glass...
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Healthy Holiday Teas
Healthy Holiday Teas
00The holidays can create a lot of unwanted stress. Herbal teas can help sooth away stress and keep you healthy throughout the holiday season. If you are feeling adventurous, use these recipes to make your own teas from scratch. Combine all ingredients in a large cup or teapot, add boiling water, and steep for 5-10 minutes before serving. However, if you don’t have the time or patience to do...
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Snacks for Shopping
Snacks for Shopping
0025 Days to a Healthier Holiday continues with snacks for shopping! It’s important to keep yourself full during those long hours of holiday shopping this season. Shopping on an empty stomach can lead to poor food choices or overindulging on calories later. Stash some emergency snacks in your purse of in your car to tide you over while you make your way through holiday shopping crowds and...
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Heirloom Tomato Salsa
Heirloom Tomato Salsa
00In preparation for my road trip to Minnesota tomorrow, I made some salsa to take with me on the road! All of the ingredients came from my trip to the farmer’s market over the weekend. I couldn’t wait to use my heirloom tomatoes to make something, and salsa was the perfect solution! Ingredients: 5-6 heirloom tomatoes, chopped 1/2 red onion chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1...
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Salsa Recipes
Salsa Recipes
00One of my favorite snacks and easiest thing to make in the summertime is salsa! Here are a few great salsa ideas I’ve come across so far this summer; play around with different amounts of each ingredient to tailor it to your liking! Gazpacho Salsa Pineapple Mango Salsa cucumber mango tomato pineapple bell pepper jicama red onion red onion parsely red...
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Almond Milk
Almond Milk
00I have had a number of questions recently regarding almond milk and whether or not it should be used in place of cow’s milk in people’s diets. Here is everything you need to know about almond milk: Almond milk is made from, you guessed it, almonds. Similar to soy milk, almond milk acts as a cow’s milk substitute; it contains no cholesterol and is lactose-free and soy-free....
About Me
My name is Amari Cheffer and I am a Registered Dietitian, blogger, and food enthusiast! I started blogging back in 2009 to document my lifelong love affair with food and nutrition. I am a licensed Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Nutrition Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Things I hate most include tasteless diet foods, excuses, hopeless weight-loss advice, and quitters. If you have time to breathe, you have time to eat healthy. It's all about problem solving and planning ahead for your one-of-a-kind lifestyle.
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