A sweetener doesn’t have to be dripped, scooped, sprinkled or shaken. Bananas are my first choice to add a sugary pop to my food if the flavor profile fits.Most smoothie makers understand the delightful benefit of adding a banana to the mix, but what about mixing one up in oatmeal or baking into your next loaf of bread? Most desserts come with the added costs of refined … [Read more...]
Sweet Thursday: Maple Syrup (with recipe)
Throughout my life, my dad bestowed upon me a healthy plateful of lessons. One of his pearls of wisdom was to always ask for “real maple syrup” at restaurants.Maple syrup is made from the sap of the sugar maple, red maple or black maple trees. It’s not just for pancakes. In fact, that crap you put on your pancakes at IHOP isn’t real maple syrup at all. It can only claim … [Read more...]
“Paleo” Meatballs, with recipe
My brother has some huge meatballs. He had the audacity to tell me this morning that his pork/beef blend needs no breadcrumbs. Meatballs with nothing but healthy ingredients? If you’re Italian, you may want to stop reading.I knew I had to check this out, so I went for another stroll to the grocery store, dog in tow. (This time, my phone ran out of batteries. What is the … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Thighs (with Sample Recipe)
Since opening my heart to the indoor electric grill, I've had some strange, unscientific but supremely tasty successes with some phenomenally healthy flavor combinations.This post is devoted to my new favorite recipe for grilled chicken thighs. If you've been following my blog, you know how I sing the praises of dark meat. If you’re not on board yet, check this … [Read more...]
Ketchup? Try Salsa Instead (with recipe)
You’re training hard, eating healthy and not seeing the results you desire. Ever thought about the impact of seemingly innocuous condiments like sugar-injected ketchup?On the days you’re throwing caution into the wind, by all means, cover that burger and fries with ketchup. Otherwise, stay far away from this generally processed topping, particularly if it’s not organic and … [Read more...]