Confession: My quinoa obsession has not ceased and shows no sign of weakening. That would be a salad with spinach, kidney beans, tomatoes, vinegar, and sprouted quinoa. Yes, my quinoa love might have not gone away, but it’s sure been changed. You see, the only stovetop around here is 2 flights of stairs down. And [...]
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A Healthier Crispy And Cereal Giveaway
I have a bit of a sweet tooth for what is called “organic junkfood”, in case you haven’t noticed. Things like vegan, all-natural Snickers bars and overly-sugary granola bars have such appeal to me. So anytime I can make an old-time favorite natural and even slightly healthy, I’m game. In our HLS swag bags, we [...]
What I Eat After A Long Workout
When I was first writing this, I wanted to call it “What To Eat After A Long Workout.” And then I realized how pompously wrong that is. If there’s anything I’ve learned from the tens of articles I’ve read on post-run nutrition, it’s that there’s no “one-sized fits all” answer to the question. Everyone’s different; [...]
Quinoa Is Not So Difficult
Once upon a time(OK, OK—like, Tuesday), I was afraid to cook quinoa(pronounced KEEN-wah, or kinwa in IPA). Why? Well it’s not rice, and it’s not pasta, so what is it? Well, it’s actually a seed with a lot of grain-like qualities. It’s also protein-packed, delicious, and incredibly easy to make. Last night’s dinner started with [...]
Dessert… Hummus?!
The first time I heard the phrase “dessert hummus” I was confused. “Hummus? As in chickpeas with garlic and onion and tahini? For dessert?!” Really, hummus just refers to something with a chickpea puree base; the rest of the flavorings and seasonings are completely up to you. And while traditionally hummus is given a savory [...]
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