7 super-easy ways to eat healthier food on a budget
Recently I decided that I should probably stop eating lunch from the fast food place across the road from where I work, and that existing solely on oven fries and breaded chicken did not a happy Kitty make. Along the way I found some quick and easy things that I could do to improve the quality of my food whilst still being on a tight budget.
The late night noms: how popcorn changed my life
My late night snacks always leaned towards the darkest sides of stoner food: quesadillas, cracker dipped in cream cheese, during more desperate moments, cheese melted on a plate scraped off with my own fingernails. On a whim last winter, I bought my husband a gift: a Whirlypop, which is a stovetop popcorn popper.
Replace oatmeal with quinoa for an energizing, Megan-simple breakfast!
It is my pleasure to introduce you to your new best morning friend — Quinoa Breakfast Cereal! I began replacing my morning oatmeal with quinoa because I need lots of protein to stay energized and feeling good throughout the workday, but I don’t like eating eggs every single morning! Quinoa has tons of protein, is low in fat, and gluten free. What’s not to love?
10 healthy eating hacks we use everyday
We have two growing boys who seem to shovel the food in their mouths most days. I’m not sure if you know this, but growing boys eat. They are also grazers. They like to graze through out the day so we have to supply them with healthy snacks otherwise they will graze upon whatever is available. Candy, sour milk, stale cookies they find hiding in the couch cushions, literally anything. So instead of letting them scavenge the couch cushions for breakfast, I’ve found that with a little prep work after a big shopping trip can be worth it.
Heart-healthy food that’s REALLY easy?
I’ve recently been diagnosed with heart disease. I’m only 21 and in college. So I need to go from a “what can I grab and go?” fast food diet to a heart healthy diet asap. My partner is all for eating healthier, but that doesn’t change the fact that we are both short on cooking time. Are there any quick/easy meals or tips on how to have a heart healthy diet on the go?
Magical sickness-fixing pureed celery soup
The only good thing about getting sick is that my husband always makes me this awesome celery soup. I can make a mean soup from scratch (it’s kind of my thing) but nothing compares to his magical sickness fixing celery soup. It sounds odd, looks kind of gross and has the consistency of applesauce but it tastes amazing.
Hack your muffin recipes: 4 easy ways to make healthier muffins
I LOOOVE eating muffins for breakfast! However, I am the first to admit that my mother was right when she warned me that muffins are really cookies in disguise. So, I have been on a quest to find healthy muffin recipes ever since. What I’ve found is that most muffin recipes only have one or two factors that make them “unhealthy,” like too much sugar or too much butter. FORTUNATELY, there are easy fixes for most of these problems that allow me to make the muffins healthier, while still enjoying this tasty treat.
Why pasta salad is a staple in my house (and probably should be in yours too)
There are three main reasons why I love pasta salad and have made it such a staple in our home: it’s easy, it’s versatile, and, if you follow my tips, it’s healthy.