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Fresh Versus Frozen Food: Which Is More Nutritious?

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In the hierarchy of vegetables, the best choices are fresh, in-season, and local. Realistically, though, that’s not always going to happen. For one thing, you might live in a climate where access to a variety of local and in-season vegetables just isn’t a thing. It’s also well established that lower income areas have fewer supermarkets, so fresh produce is less available. Although home-grown is the best of the best, I know that saying, “Just grow your own!” is presumptuous on a lot of levels. Assuming that you have the space and resources to plant a garden, time is a big consideration. Plus, once they’re grown, preparing fresh vegetables takes more time than preparing frozen or canned, which are already washed and chopped for you. All this is to say, I’m sure many of you find yourself turning to frozen and canned vegetables—as well as fruit, seafood, and meat—for reasons of availability and convenience. You might wonder if you are sacrificing any health benefits or if I’m giving y

Valentine Candy Showdown – What to buy and NOT to buy

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Valentine’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. I love seeing all the hearts everywhere and it brings back fond memories that I cherished as a child… making cute little valentines for all my friends, and of course, all that candy! One thing I’m not looking forward to though is when my daughter starts going to school and gets offered candy like this to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I wish I could wipe all the candy like this from the earth… To clarify – I’m not saying I wish to get rid of ALL candy… But you don’t need to use risky and potentially toxic ingredients to make delicious candy. Of course, candy isn’t supposed to be healthy, but you don’t need to poison yourself (and your kids) just to have fun celebrating a holiday. When shopping for treats, read the ingredient list and watch out for the worst of the worst additives commonly found in Valentine’s Day candy…  ❌ ARTIFICIAL COLORS (like Red 40 and Blue 1) : Derived from petroleum and linked to several health

How To Make A Frittata

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Wondering how to make a Frittata? They are super simple, and often pretty darn impressive if you have guests to serve. Frittatas are one of the most simple breakfasts you can make. They can be made small for one person or larger for feeding more people. Just pick your pan and adjust the number of eggs accordingly! HOW TO MAKE A FRITTATA Frittatas are made very simply. The basic steps are as follows: Sauté tons of veggies. Mix with a small bit of milk, cheese and raw, beaten eggs. Bake in a casserole dish, cast iron skillet, tart pan or muffin tin. All that being said, there are a few nuances to making a really good frittata, and I’m going to share all my tips with you here! THE BEST FRITTATA TIPS: Fluffy eggs – If you want your frittata to be fluffy, you have to add in a small amount of heavy cream or full fat dairy. For those who are dairy free, full fat coconut milk will work if you don’t mind the very slight change in flavor (I actually prefer it!). It’s a small add