Nom Wah Tea Parlor (via Yelp) Somewhere between the dirt cheap eats and budget-busting blowouts there’s a sweet spot where the quality and quantity of the food match the amount of money you’re spending. It’s the place where $2.50 gets you plump, meaty dumplings but also where an $88 prix fixe meal offers the best value at the confluence of… Continue reading The Best ‘Bang For Your Buck’ NYC Eateries
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The Unhealthiest Drinks at Starbucks
Starbucks: there’s something hypnotically reassuring about the place — from the placidly smiling mermaid on the logo to the cute barista who has your order ready by the time you get to the front of the line. But while the coffeehouse chain is famous for its laid-back vibe, you may not feel as relaxed once… Continue reading The Unhealthiest Drinks at Starbucks
The Definitive Guide to Reheating Leftovers
Photo credit: Getty Leftovers: the same food you had last night, except a little grosser! Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. Strategically choosing the stovetop over the microwave could reinvigorate countless pizza slices. And microwaving your rice the right way could make leftover Chinese food a lot more appetizing. Scroll down to learn how to reheat almost… Continue reading The Definitive Guide to Reheating Leftovers
Banana Sweet Potato Pancakes With Honey Nut Yogurt
INGREDIENTS Pancakes: 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 cup mashed baked sweet potato 1 egg 1 1/4 cups skim milk or soy milk 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 banana, diced Yogurt sauce: 1 6-ounce container of plain nonfat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons skim… Continue reading Banana Sweet Potato Pancakes With Honey Nut Yogurt
Tomato Mozzarella
Tomato Mozzarella Note: – low cal (low carb – high protein) – quick and easy Ingredients (1serving): – 100 g low fat mozzarella – 1 tomato – balsamic syrup – fresh black pepper and salt – fresh basil (unfortunately I didn’t have any) – Served with a salad. I made this with rocket, dandelion salad,… Continue reading Tomato Mozzarella
Mini Quiche Cups – Healthy High Protein Grab; Go Snack
It’s easy to get busy and either make poor nutrition choices, or skip meals all together. Thinking ahead and giving yourself healthy options that you can quickly grab, even when your schedule is hectic, is a good way to make it easier to eat clean and maintain a healthy bodyweight. Here’s why this is a… Continue reading Mini Quiche Cups – Healthy High Protein Grab; Go Snack
12 Best Foods For Your Abs
Losing belly fat is an inside job, yes you have to exercise, but first fuel your body with foods that give you energy and nutrients, while also helping you to lose belly fat. Any program that encourages eating works for me! I love my greens, legumes, olive oil, berries, and yogurt!
50 Foods You Really Should Be Eating
Flickr/slettvet Think popping a multivitamin once per day is good enough to cover all of the bases your diet is missing? Think again. Your body doesn’t absorb nearly as many minerals and vitamins from that pill as you might believe. Instead, give your body a powerful boost by adding some natural superfoods to your diet.… Continue reading 50 Foods You Really Should Be Eating
McDonald’s To Employees – Sell Your Christmas Gifts to Pay Bills
They’re at it again. Refusing to pay their employees a decent living wage, McDonald’s is now tell its workers to sell off their gifts to raise cash for their bills. As the giving season approaches, fast-food giant McDonald’s has found a new way to avoid helping its low-paid workers with a living wage: this time… Continue reading McDonald’s To Employees – Sell Your Christmas Gifts to Pay Bills
The Professional Explains – How to Smoke a Turkey – Video
Happy Thanksgiving folks. Baking a turkey is so yesterday. Try smoking one for a change!
Top 10 Food Additives to Avoid
Statistics show that the average American household spends 90% of their grocery budget on foods with over 300 processed chemicals. The human body treats manmade chemicals as foreign objects, this can lead to allergies and many other health implications and side effects, for example, MSG can cause overeating and weight gain. The top ten: Aspartame –… Continue reading Top 10 Food Additives to Avoid
The Quik Cook! Season Perfect Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes!
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes Total Time: 1 hr, plus cooling time / Makes: 24 cupcakes INGREDIENTS 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable oil,… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Season Perfect Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes!