All Blog Posts Tagged 'food' (6)

A chic new restaurant has made its mark in Uptown Minneapolis. Indio. A nuevo Mexican restaurant that is redefining what we had sadly come to know and accept as Mexican food in Minneapolis. I must admit, I never intended to eat there. We had originally set out to eat at another restaurant but, without reservations on a Friday night, had to quickly make other plans. Indio was just a couple stores down in the same plaza. Also, it was winter in Minnesota and I definitely did not want to stand aroun… Continue

You should know that there are really only three basic steps to lose weight naturally: eat less, change your eating habits, and exercise. The question is how exactly to start making these changes. 1) Eat Less. Most of us feel that this is easier said than done. It can be easier than you think however. Eat from a smaller plate and trick your brain into thinking you’re getting more food. 2) Change your eating habits. Begin with a small change and move on from there. Try to pick something easy to… Continue

Sunflower seeds make for a wonderful snack and they can be enjoyed just like your regular bowl of roasted peanuts. These seeds are an excellent source of vitamins B5, B1 and E. They are also rich in magnesium, manganese, copper, trytophan, selenium, phosphorous and folate. A 36-gra… Continue

I’ve always enjoyed a juicy piece of steak with blanched veggies on the side – and nothing blends perfectly well with a meaty dinner than the succulence and tenderness of asparagus spears. Oddly enough, asparagus is considered to be part of the lily family – making leeks, onions a… Continue

When you think of nutrition, eating healthy and dieting, most likely you are more concerned about the food you eat than the beverages you drink. You may think having a diet soda couldn’t do any harm and will help you lose weight. However, if you indulge too much it could add up to troubl… Continue

I've been keeping a weight loss journal for a few months now and I have been enjoying writing my experiences and keeping track of my weight loss goals. Keeping a weight loss journal or any life journal has many advantages and benefits. Whether your entries are long or short you can track information that can be easily used for future reference. You can actually see what you were thinking because your thoughts and experiences are in your weight loss journal. You will be able to write down your… Continue