Everyday Tips for Healthy Living: Serve Desserts with Meals, Not After

If you’re like most people, desserts are treated as the “grand finale”. Serving lighter, less sweet desserts right alongside the main course re-programs us to de-emphasize desserts instead of treating them as the part of a meal that everyone’s been waiting for. This way, the sweet taste can be used as they do in the [...]

Everyday Tips for Healthy Living: Eat Protein at Each Meal

Vegetarians and omnivores alike need protein throughout the day, especially at breakfast. Starting off right ensures steady energy all day, and lays the groundwork for better choices at lunch and dinner. My favorite breakfasts are high-protein super-green smoothies or left-overs from last night’s dinner. It may take a while for you to reprogram yourself away [...]

Everyday Tips for Healthy Living: Salad Spinning

Who says a salad spinner is only for salads? I keep three in my refrigerator that take over the whole bottom shelf. One holds leafy bitter greens like arugula or dandelion, another has heartier greens like kale or collards. The third is used for basic salad greens. I’ll even throw fresh broccoli or other farmers’ [...]

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