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Also known as semi-vegetarianism, the flexitarian diet consists of mostly fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes with occasional meat included. I would say this falls somewhere between the Mediterranean diet and Vegetarianism. With all these "diets" the focus still remains natural, unprocessed, real foods.

The flexitarian diet lets you go mostly plant-based without totally ditching burgers Consider it the best of both worlds.

Quality over quantities except for added sugars then its both.

Why I Don't Read Nutrition Facts Labels (with one exception) With the recent announcement about nutrition facts labels possibly getting their first major facelift in 20 years, I thought I'd take this opportunity to share my thoughts

Gotta keep those 👀 sharp. With the right foods and exercises we can keep our vision in tip-top shape.

15 Best Foods For Eye Health And Eyesight A healthful pair of eyes, especially at an older age is no less than a blessing, as can be confirmed by those who are suffering from some kind of vision loss issues. That’s why it’s so important to take care of your eyes and vision in every possible way, including

New year, new ingredients. Great list of ingredients from Dr. Axe that add flavor, variety, and nutrients to any diet.

Popular in Jamaica & Africa, green banana flour can be used as a gluten-free straight replacement for wheat flours Here are 19 ingredients you SHOULD eat.

🎉Happy New Year🎉 Starting off the year with some Cuban shrimp creole. Great dish to go with some of that coconut infused rice or quinoa from earlier in the week.

𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
1 lb extra large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
½ tsp Himalayan salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp Smoked Paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp extra light olive oil
1 tbsp salted butter
½ cup onion diced
½ large green bell pepper diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup tomato sauce
½ cup chicken bone broth or vegetable
1 tsp honey
½ tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Season your peeled and deveined shrimp with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and smoked paprika.
In a large pan or skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add diced onions and green bell peppers. Cook until the onions are slightly translucent.
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add seasoned shrimps and cook until the shrimps are opaque and pink.
Pour in the chicken stock, tomato paste, and honey, and stir to combine everything.
Allow to simmer (covered) for 10 minutes.
Turn off the heat and top with chopped cilantro. You can serve immediately or you can cover the pan once more and allow the flavors to meld together even further for another 10-20 minutes.
Serve with brown rice, couscous, whole wheat noodles, or even zoodles or riced cauliflower. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬
This recipe is one that tastes even better the next day so don't be afraid to make it in advance!
If you'd prefer the sauce to be slightly thicker you can combine 1/2 tsp of potato starch or arrowroot powder in water (or stock) and add it to the pot after the stock and tomato paste has been simmering for a few minutes. Be sure to stir well to distribute the slurry and evenly thicken up the sauce.
To make this recipe dairy-free, omit the butter.

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This is a simple coconut infused brown rice recipe you can use as a side for 🐙🦀🦐🦑, 🏝️tropical🏝️ or Thai cuisine.

𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
2 cups brown parboiled rice (or brown rice)
1½ cups coconut milk (full fat) (Canned or Make your own)
3 cups water
1 tsp Himalayan salt

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
To make in a saucepan:
Combine the rice, coconut milk, and salt in a medium saucepan and stir to dissolve the salt. Bring the rice to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed, 20-25 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork; cover and let sit for 15 minutes to fully steam through.
To make in a rice cooker:
Combine the rice, coconut milk, and salt in a medium saucepan and stir to dissolve the salt. Let soak for 5-10 minutes before covering and turning the cooker on. Once all liquid is absorbed, fluff the rice and turn off the cooker. Cover and let sit for 20 minutes to fully steam through.
Serve with any side of your choice such as a Spicy Red Thai Curry or a milder Green Thai curry and store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬
The coconut flavor of this dish is subtle but if you want to really amp up the coconut flavor add 1 tbsp of coconut oil and/or 1/4 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut.

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So...I have been a bit naughty over this holiday season. Shhh...don't tell 🎅. With New Year's rolling around it's about time to get back on track. Let's start off with some quinoa. Cooking it correctly is important if you want it to be nice and fluffy.

𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth or water with ½ tsp salt)

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
In a saucepan, bring the broth to a rolling boil.
Thoroughly rinse and drain the quinoa and add it to the boiling broth.
Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cover the pot tightly. Allow the quinoa to cook undisturbed for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, remove from the heat, and, without uncovering or disturbing it, allow it to sit and steam for an additional 5 minutes.
Uncover the pot and gently fluff the quinoa. Taste test it to ensure that it is fully cooked.
Serve immediately and store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 8 months in the freezer.

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬
While using unwashed quinoa isn't dangerous, quinoa naturally contains a coating called saponin which while great for deterring animals from grazing on the plants while the quinoa grows, gives quinoa a bitter or soapy taste that is not to everyone's preference.
When cooked, the grains should have "split" and released a tiny white curl (the inner germ) that is a good indicator of whether the quinoa is cooked or not.
If the quinoa is not cooked after 20 minutes, add a splash more stock/water and place it back on a low simmer for a few more minutes until done.
This recipe results in 3 cups of cooked quinoa with a 1/2 cup serving size.

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Keep an eye out for these new nutrition label changes effective New Year's Day. Stay informed and stay healthy.

https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/New-nutrition-labels-required-by-Jan-1-2020-566523471.html

Agreed, lets not demonize sugar. Its a naturally occurring substance in most whole foods, including vegetables. Instead mindfulness and moderation are the key.

Sugar itself is not the enemy, it’s the amount in which we are consuming it! Click here to see just how much sugar is in this list of breakfast foods:
https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/how-much-sugar-in-breakfast/

Hey, you got your 🥜 butter in my 🍫. Dark 🍫 bark for dessert anyone? Really simple recipe with natural 🥜 butter and dark 🍫. Add any toppings you'd like. I used 🥥 flakes, almonds, pecans, granola, and dried cranberries for this one.

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We all know a certain someone 🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻 loves some . Who doesn't? I love this time of year because they bring a nice, citrusy, pop of 🍋 to your life and your palette when everything else is cold and grey. Bake a batch for jolly Ol' Saint Nick, I'm sure he'll love them. 😉😂😋http://bit.ly/2Oz6c2o

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While is important we can't forget the role a ⚖️ diet plays in a . I sometimes find myself making meals that are clean but are heavy on the starches because its what I know. For this reason, I find it's good to look at the plate and think . I like making these 🥕 because they're quick, easy, and most of all 😋. Remember folks .

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Great as a side, snack, or for sliders Hawaiian dinner rolls are always a crowd pleaser. But since the store bought aren't clean I made some of my own and you can too.

Follow the on my blog http://bit.ly/2qZWRrx and voilà you'll have Hawaiian dinner rolls in no time. 😋

Always a great and , pairs well with a lot of holiday main courses. Lot's of 🧀🧀🧀🧀 for all the 🧀 lovers out there.

Did you know that cooking spinach actually helps your body absorb it's nutrients better? 🤔

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Those from early this week got me 🤔.⁠
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These will solve that problem! Deliciously decadent, especially with the . Now these have me 🤔 at what point does a browniebite become a ?⁠
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As always, this is a . As a bonus, they're as well. Enjoy your .

Looking for something hardy this🎄holiday season🎄? I love making this to help keep me warm on the inside when it's cold outside.

Warm, gooey and oh so delicious.😋http://bit.ly/2LoxBT1

As always, this is a made with 🦃 What? Too soon?🤐

🎄 Tis' the season 🎄 to stay warm and what better way than with some deliciously warm brownies. I love these because they've got a nice crust and chewy center.

Give this a shot and let us know what you think.
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As always, this is a recipe. As a bonus, they're as well. Enjoy your .

🔵🍋 Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake 🔵🍋

Looking for a sweet and tangy desert this ? Well, look no further. Have yourself a slice of this bundt cake. The lemon glaze is optional but oh so sweet.

As always, this is a .

https://kitrusy.com/gluten-free-glazed-blueberry-lemon-bundt-cake/

Orange Cranberry Mini Muffins⁠ ⁠
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Don't get too stuffed tomorrow and save some room for sweets. These sweet and tangy are and a great size for . You can have them with or without the glaze but either way they're .⁠
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🦃🦃🦃gobble gobble y'all🦃🦃🦃

https://kitrusy.com/orange-cranberry-mini-muffins/

🧀 🥓 Cheesy Bacon Butternut Squash 🧀🥓⁠
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In an effort to spend more time with my family this and less time cooking I'll be making this wonderfully easy side. It's a tray bake with butternut squash, cheese, bacon, and a little olive oil. 5 minute prep and in the oven it goes. Set a timer for 40 minutes and walk away. Voila!⁠

https://kitrusy.com/cheesy-bacon-butternut-squash/
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🦃 Cornish Hen 🦃⁠
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For those of us with lots of mouths to feed for a turkey is going to be the way to go. But if you don't need all that turkey or just don't have the time this Cornish hen recipe is sure to please without all the rigmarole.⁠
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As always this is a .

https://kitrusy.com/oven-roasted-cornish-hen-on-a-bed-of-vegetables/

Simple & Delicious Cauliflower Mash 🦃🦃🦃⁠
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With around the corner can become a challenge, trust me I know. You gotta stay strong and I'm here to help with some for that delicious . Swap those potatoes for cauliflower with this and stay on track with your .

https://kitrusy.com/simply-delicious-cauliflower-mash/

Halloween never tasted so sweet with these
https://kitrusy.com/4-ingredient-peanut-butter-cups/

Dinner tonight