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“But I just don’t like vegetables and you can’t make me eat them!” You’re right…but by not eating key foods like veggies, you miss out on natural nutrients your body really needs. I didn’t like certain vegetables either, but I have to admit, it IS possible to teach yourself to like vegetables.
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It’s 10am and your tummy is growling. Your breakfast just ran out…a long way from lunchtime. But will that snack you’re reaching for keep you feeling full any better? You have to carefully choose the healthy foods to satisfy your hunger!
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The moment I saw this recipe in a local magazine, I knew I had to make it. But when I did, the method didn’t work for me…nor did some of the ingredients. So, it was time for a recipe renovation on Baked Jambalaya!
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Memorial Day brings church camp for us, and a challenge for me to continue my good eating habits. I’m not currently on the Whole30 but rather experimenting with my food freedom. If, like me, you have special dietary needs, it is possible to do something like the Whole30 at camp…but it does take a little planning.
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You buy those fruits and veggies with the best intentions, but somehow you never get to them. If you can see they’ve become a science experiment, better take care (see notes on mold here) But sometimes, it’s not as bad as you think. What do I do with produce having problems? Cut around it!
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If you’re considering the Whole30, one of the first things you’ll learn is how to read labels. Immediately following will be the frustration of seeing how many things include all kinds of sugar! You’ll read it’s okay to use bacon grease to cook while on the Whole30, but then you’ll wonder “but IS there any bacon without sugar?”
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I always assumed crackers were only to be bought, not made. But when I saw these Norwegian crispbreads in a friend’s pic on InstaGram, I had to at least try ‘em. And with some GF advice from a friend, these incredible crackers you make at home turned out Whole30 compliant as well!
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These days when you find a sale, you MUST stock up. The sales are fewer and not as big a savings as they used to be, BUT you can still find some great deals. Keep your eyes peeled and be ready with these 3 great ways to cook a LOT of chicken at one time!
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Lunch has its own brand of stress. You may carry it with you to work or at the very least there’s just no time to cook. It’s so much easier to just eat out…until you see the cost! So, let’s liberate you from the stress of lunch!
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Looking for the quickest possible entree? You can’t beat shrimp!!! Super tasty (probably the least “taste offensive” seafood – even I struggle with a fishy taste) and with only a couple of ingredients (and Whole30 compliant) easily a new favorite you’ll use over and over. Try this super quick shrimp!
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