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Mother’s Day Weekend Recap

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Hello! I hope everyone had a nice weekend, especially those of you who celebrated Mother’s Day! My Mother’s Day was really nice. I got to sleep in a little and then had breakfast and presents waiting for me when I woke up. Quinn was so excited about his present that he denied me a hug! Haha! When I came downstairs, I asked him for a hug, but he ran right by me, only to go get my present and come back to give it to me. He was just so excited! (After I opened his present, I got my hug!) Mal and Murphy were also also pretty excited about their/Quinn’s present for me, which was a new cookbook . Mal actually heard an interview with the author on NPR, and he thought it sounded right up my alley… and it is! I spent awhile flipping through it yesterday, and I’m so excited to make some recipes from it. It has so many easy ideas and techniques for everyday cooking + some awesome tips and tricks for entertaining and cocktails. It just makes everything seem so simple and do-able! [rewind to

Dear Mark: Erythritol and Weight Gain, Chicken Liver and Arsenic, and Tips for Laptops in the Sun

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For today’s edition of Dear Mark , I’m answering three questions from readers. First, is erythritol, one of the more common sugar alcohols, linked to weight gain? According to a new study, it is. What should we make of the research? Next, I talk a good game about chicken livers , but there’s a new study that seems to show they’re big repositories of arsenic. Should you stop eating chicken liver? And finally, I give a few tips for improving screen clarity when working outside on your laptop in full sun. Let’s go: Mark, what’s your take on this new report that erythritol is associated with weight gain? I’ve been eating chocolate sweetened with it but am unsure I should keep eating… http://ift.tt/2plP2dV It’s a confusing report that gives the impression the more erythritol a person eats, the more weight they gain. They refer to erythritol as a “common sweetener” used by people trying to lose weight. “may actually have the opposite effect.” They discuss how it’s naturally found in f

Mother’s Day, With Love

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Hope you guys had wonderful weekends! Mine was great : ) My mom is back from a trip to Italy, so I was able to wish her a happy MD in the same country, and my sister celebrated her first MD with Miss Emmie! –> Top right was Larbs’s most awkward year, and I think bottom right definitely wins for mine!! LOL! Our house started off the day with pancakes!! Sprinkles for a bit more excitement. Thomas owns this big double-burner griddle , and I used it for the first time. It sure made pancake cooking so much easier! One batch and done. My women’s soccer league invited me to join them for their spring tournament, and we had two games scheduled for Sunday. I couldn’t wait to play with just women again! It’s still very competitive, but the intensity is down a notch from co-ed with the guys. Game #1 vibes: I had an hour break in between games, so I went home just so I could sit down and have a snack. Peanut butter pretzels and a banana! #carbs After game #2, I was exhausted!

Nutritionist-Approved Favorites From Food Network Chefs

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  The nutrition experts at FoodNetwork.com have the inside scoop on the healthiest and most delicious recipes. The chefs at Food Network are renowned for their culinary creations, but what many folks don’t realize is that many of their recipes are nutrition powerhouses. Here are five recipes from Food Network stars that get rave reviews for both taste and nutrition.   Ina’s Guacamole Salad (pictured above) This may be the most flavorful, colorful and nutrient-filled salad in the Hamptons. This dish features antioxidant rich veggies, plus healthy fats from avocado, protein from beans and 9 grams of hunger-fighting fiber per serving. Serve it as a side dish with grilled meat or fish, or with tortilla chips as an appetizer. Bobby’s Miso Ginger Marinated Grilled Salmon Make this 5-star rated recipe for a quick and easy weeknight main course. A 30-minute dunk in a flavorful marinade followed by a sizzle on the grill, and an omega-3 rich meal is ready for the simplest of weeknight