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Healthy food, Home cooked meals, Sauces -

When it comes to meat, fattier cuts tend to be more flavourful, but lean cuts are much healthier. Being high in protein, lean meat is an important part of the healthy meat-eaters diet. The downside is that a lean piece of meat is easy to overcook, leaving it dry and tasteless. With advanced preparation, the health-conscious cook can prepare flavourful lean meat that will be as mouthwatering as a nicely marbled, juicy steak. No matter the type of meat, techniques like marinating, brining, and pounding alter the surface structure and make it more palatable. Marinades add flavour to meat and actively tenderize...

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healthy lifestyle, Kefir, Probiotics -

The world is your oyster when your day begins with a wholesome, probiotic-dense breakfast to super power your routine. If your journey to discover protein-rich whole foods has led you to the mysteries of effervescent kefir, then consider these pearls of wisdom. Making your own kefir is a great way to jump start a healthful routine. Kefir is a delicious probiotic drink that comes in two main varieties: yogurt and water-based for those who prefer a dairy-free or vegan lifestyle. Kefir pearls, also called "grains," are tiny beads of powerful good bacteria that promote healthy gut flora and overall wellness.  Learn more...

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cultured butter, Family time, quality food, save money -

While there are no arguments that cultured butter is relatively healthier, making it at home, especially with your kids, makes it even more beneficial. You get to make butter with the flavor you love most and have fun while at it. So, how do you make cultured butter at home, and what benefits do you get? Welcome to making your own cultured butter 101! Be prepared to make your hands a little useful. DIY Cultured Butter Recipe We are going to make a three-quarters pound yield of cultured butter. After our first step of culturing the cream, the rest will...

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fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, Healthy food, Home cooked meals -

Coming up with new ideas to keep the kids satisfied and entertained is no easy task. Chances are, they have a lot of energy, and you want to keep them running on the healthiest foods you can find. While kids are sometimes known for putting up a fight when it comes to eating healthy, our list of lunches might be creative enough to not only get them to eat their veggies but also help in the kitchen! Ants on a Log The concept of this yummy lunch is gross enough to intrigue your little ones. They will have fun setting...

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healthy eating, Healthy food, pasta substitutes, whole foods -

You're on the right track. You've been eating better and taking better control of your overall health. Now, building on that solid footing, you are looking at more potential whole food ingredients that could become regular staples in your kitchen. Try these 5 delicious whole food alternatives for pasta. You're bound to discover at least one new favourite! 1.) Eggplant Lasagna Fun fact: Eggplant is actually botanically classified as a berry. Most home chefs treat them as a vegetable. Prepare your eggplant lasagna by cutting that tasty nightshade into long, thin slices. Rub salt, pepper, garlic, and oil onto each slice...

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