Looking for a quick breakfast? This egg recipe is very easy to make and so satisfying to eat. It makes a great breakfast, brunch, or lunch. We made it for the first during Ramadan, and it was perfect for Suhur time when we don’t want to stir-up a mess in the kitchen at 3:30 am! […]
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This is one of my favorite and comforting fall and winter recipes. Chicken cooked with cabbage, kale, and carrots, topped with parsley and sunflower seeds, and served over sweet potatoes. This recipe is a sneak peak from my upcoming recipe book! I’m putting the final touches and will be releasing a clean eating, detox-focused
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“Which produce should I buy organic?” I get this question quite frequently from my friends who are, like myself and most people, trying to find the balance between eating and feeding their kids the best produce and staying within a reasonable grocery budget. That’s when I refer to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) lists; the
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How do you know that you’re really, really, hungry or reaching out for food–like these amazing looking cupcakes–out of boredom, anxiety, frustration, for pleasure, or any other psychological emotion? Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free Guide. → Try the apple–sometimes called the carrot–test. Registered Dietitian Lisa Raum,
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Do you add avocados to your salad? I occasionally cut one up in chunks and add to any salad I’m making. This time, I was craving something completely new that revolved around the avocado sitting on my counter top. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free Guide. →
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Today, our little guy–Zayd–turns one week old. We’re all doing well. Khaled, our two-year old is adjusting OK to the new addition and we have to be smart about giving him the attention he needs. We’ve been blessed to have friends and family who made us amazing food the past week. It makes life so
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Hello everyone! This recipe is a courtesy of my hubby who creatively whipped something delicious up for dinner while I was in between two online final exams last night. I was skeptical at the beginning, but after biting into it, I thought he outdid himself! The beauty of this recipe is that you probably have
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I was recently asked this question: My friend is all about eating less processed foods lately. What’s this about it? Is it worth it? Eating less processed is definitely a big food and nutrition trend that has been popular for the past few years. Michael Pollan, author of Omnivore’s Dilemma, In Defense of Food, and
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Many of you are food lovers. You are probably in your kitchens whipping up something delicious for dinner and dessert, and hopefully you’re having good company and creating unforgettable memories. I’m not sure if you’re reading blogs this week! Speaking of good company and unforgettable memories, what a better topic to talk about this
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Should you avoid this beauty because it’s white? Picture source: Flickr, by Horia Varlan.When the nurse at my OB’s office found out I’m a dietitian–while she was trying to instruct me on how to eat a low-sodium diet, questions started pouring. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free
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