Month: January 2018
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Veg Forward Meals
I decided to cleanse my palate with a couple vegetarian dishes this week and decided on a chickpea and millet salad with an array of sliced veggies in a citrus vinaigrette. This dish took 20 minutes to make and will hold up well in the fridge this week. I decided to use canned organic […]
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Soups and Stews
Good comfort food can go a long way. I was determined to chomp into some hearty beef stew and decided to crock pot it to make sure the beef was tender enough for my braces. I went for the traditional with potatoes, carrots and onion. I decided to try the multi-colored carrots for some added […]
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Color Me Avocado
Avocados are a gem. Technically a fruit, avocados are full of fiber, low in carbs and full of good fats. As a soft fruit when ripened, it’s perfect for easy brace face meals. I’ve become a big fan of avocado toast and it is easy to change up for any meal. This is a quick […]
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Changes and Opportunties
In addition to new resolutions, my 2018 began with braces and a requirement for soft foods. So my first week yielded new smoothie mixes, mashed potatoes, smoked gouda mac and cheese and good ‘ol grits and egg. As a person who typically eats well balanced meals, it’s been a struggle to find right balances with […]
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New Year, New Beginnings
New year, new you? It’s that time of year where we make our resolutions to be healthier, be more active and make better decisions. Increase your odds of being successful by making SMART Goals. Make sure your goals are: S- simple M-measurable A- achievable R- realistic T- timely Set yourself up for success with small, […]