Food

Be Bloat-Free

April 15, 2013

Feeling bloated is.the.worst. It’s not quite weight gain so that’s good, but a puffy face is a horrible way to start the week. If you went a little off the rails this weekend and aren’t feeling (or looking) like your best self, here are a few ways to get rid of bloat: Drink More Water: …

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Happy National Grilled Cheese Day!

April 12, 2013

There’s really a holiday for everything these days, huh? Well, grilled cheese was a childhood favorite of mine (with tomato soup- perfect for a gloomy day like today) but these days I’m living a semi-paleo lifestyle, which means no bread or cheese. So uh…celebrating this day may be impossible, but that doesn’t mean YOU can’t …

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April 11, 2013

Simple Sweets: Balsamic Glazed Strawberries Last night MM tried out something new for dessert. I love fresh fruit au natural, but this was a nice twist on basic strawberries. I looked up some recipes for balsamic strawberries and most call for a lot of sugar and some include butter. Not happening here! Instead, all MM …

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Paleo Meal Toughies: Breakfast & Snack Time

April 5, 2013

I’m still doing the Paleo diet (well, let’s call it Paleo-Style, because I’ve been allowing some cheats here and there) and for some meals it’s tough to figure out what to eat. I’ve found lots of options for lunch and dinner, but breakfast and snack time are more challenging. Here are my recommendations for anyone …

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April Recipes to Try

April 3, 2013

Buzzfeed posted 30 Delicious Things to Cook in April, and while Buzzfeed isn’t exaclty my go-to place for healthy recipes, a few caught my eye. Most of the 30 are decadent and delicious looking, but also things I’m unlikely to make. Two that I do plan on trying: Slow-Roasted Carrots with Lamp and Spring Onion …

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March 28, 2013

gastrogirl: cadbury creme egg stuffed m&m cookies. Cadbury Creme Eggs are one of my favorite treats! But let’s be real, these are not healthy at all. I allow myself ONE egg per year (much like candy corn is a once-a-year treat). Knowing I love them so much, MM bought me THREE last Easter. We split …

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