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One thing is certain: Following a keto diet requires a lot of cooking. To the uninitiated, it can have the potential to feel a little daunting, but get in the habit of meal prep and you’ll see that it’s a total game-changer. Getting a leg up on this meat-heavy diet with a meal prep session and some upfront work will make busy weekdays a whole lot easier. Here are 10 recipes to get you started.
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I feel safe betting that every single one of you who’s ever been to an IKEA has been distracted from those meandering walkways in the Marketplace by pretty glassware or a fun new napkin pattern. There’s tons of cute, cheap stuff in the Marketplace — and where IKEA really delivers is in the kitchen section, with a mix of bargain-priced classics and unique accessories that look way more expensive than the price tag says.
That said, here are the best finds you get can get there for $5 or less.
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The slow cooker comes with a lot of merits. But where this appliance really shines is with absolutely simple recipes that help us get dinner on the table. Whether you’re after something meaty or filled with veggies, or ultra-comforting or on the healthier side, your slow cooker does the heavy lifting so you don’t have to stand at the stove. Here are 10 tried-and-true, well-loved slow cooker favorites that are both easy as can be and irresistibly delicious.
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Washing dishes is a necessity, but I’ve learned through both personal experience and feedback from our readers that making a few little tweaks to the chore — pouring a glass of wine, listening to a podcast, using a dish soap that you love — can transform the experience into one that’s relaxing and even pleasant.
Beyond that, I believe in the often-paraphrased William Morris quote about everything in your home being useful or beautiful. And as a long-time apartment-dweller, I will say that ideally most of the things in my home are both useful and beautiful — because when you’re low on space, you don’t have room for something that’s not helpful and you don’t want to look at something that’s not your style all the time.
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Just about every retailer has a branded credit card these days, but it’s much less common to find a company with a free rewards program that’s actually, you know, rewarding. Cost Plus World Market is one such store, and they’re offering 20 percent off regularly priced items through Friday, September 21, as part of their Member Appreciation Month program.
Membership gives you perks like shipping discounts and exclusive sales, but this month of deals is reason enough to sign up. Fortunately, it’s easy to do. And after you have, check out a few of our favorite picks worthy of that 20-percent-off offer.
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I became a vegetarian around the age of 12, so I’ve made my fair share of veggie burgers throughout the years. The funny thing is, I still don’t have a go-to recipe. That’s because most homemade veggie burgers call for a laundry list of ingredients (often upwards of 10), or a long refrigeration time to bind the patties together. I set out to make one with easy-to-find ingredients that’s ready to devour in less than 30 minutes. And that’s exactly where these black bean burgers come into play. The secret? Ripe and creamy avocado, which gets mashed into the patties as a binder, then spread onto the burger buns alongside chipotle mayo.
These aren’t just good veggie burgers — they’re good burgers, period. They’re spicy, smoky, and packed with protein. And, unlike so many veggie burgers, they don’t fall apart in the skillet. In fact, as they cook, they take on a deliciously crispy outer crust that makes every bite that much better. Depending on your hunger level, you can opt to make six smaller patties or four larger ones. Save leftovers for crumbling over salads or stuffing into quesadillas.
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Well, well, well, what do we have here? Another fast and easy weeknight chicken thigh recipe, that’s what! If you have a package of chicken thighs, a few pantry staples, and an Instant Pot, you can have this honey sesame chicken on the table in less than 15 minutes — I kid you not.
(For those of you who don’t already have one of these magical pots, might I suggest the florally swathed Pioneer Woman version?)
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The question, “What are we having for dinner?” is quite often followed closely by, “What are we having with dinner?” Roasted vegetables are one of our favorite answers to the question of the quick weeknight side dish, and my latest pick for roasted goodness is broccoli. This recipe takes just a few minutes to throw into the oven and it emerges toasty around the edges and garlicky and a little spicy, if you like.
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I’ve never liked to cook. Many years ago, when I started trying to make better food choices, I tried forcing myself to cook in hopes that I’d eventually learn to enjoy it. It wasn’t until recently I finally came to terms with the cold, hard truth: I loathe cooking.
However, I love eating, and it’s important to me to eat healthy, so I chose to look at my disdain for cooking as an opportunity to figure out how to do so using minimal amounts of really simple cooking.
Before we go on, let’s consider what it means to “eat healthy.”
If we asked a dozen people their definition of healthy eating, we would get a dozen very different answers. Healthy eating depends on several factors, which means it won’t look the same from one person to the next. Here are four things that are often overlooked when one creates their own unique definition of healthy eating.
Healthy eating can look quite a bit different depending on a person’s culture. For example, my own family is Japanese. In Japanese culture, not only is rice considered healthy, but it’s served with nearly every meal, whereas here in the United States that amount of carbohydrate might be considered unhealthy by some.
This is only one of many examples, but it’s important to take an individual’s culture into consideration when determining what healthy eating may look like for them.
Economic Considerations and AvailabilityHealthy eating will also look different based on a person’s budget, and which foods are available to them. These are two very important things that need to be factored in. Not everyone has the same means or access to the same foods.
Some people may view certain food items as healthy, even though they personally despise the flavor, texture, or both. If they try to force themselves to eat those foods anyway, they may end up dreading their meals at best, and creating a problematic relationship with food at worst.
While every meal you eat may not be worthy of winning culinary awards, I think it’s fair to say that your food should, at the very least, be tolerable in order for it to be considered healthy for you.
If an individual has a sensitivity or an allergy to certain foods, these foods will not be healthy for them to eat — and could instead be quite harmful — regardless of the fact that they may be considered “healthy” by some.
As you can see, healthy eating is much more involved than simply following a certain diet or popular nutrition protocol.
Healthy eating will always be unique to the individual; there is not one size that fits all.
I’ve had countless clients tell me they feel guilty for taking short cuts when it comes to preparing healthy meals. They seem to feel like healthy meals don’t “count” unless they do all of the washing and chopping, and prepare the meal from scratch.
While I applaud the intention, find peace in knowing that long and intricate preparations are not necessary for healthy meals unless you genuinely enjoy the process. Additionally, the easier you can make things on yourself, the more consistent you will likely be, and consistency will always reign supreme for getting results, regardless of what the goal is.
Taking available short cuts for the sake of consistently preparing healthy meals you enjoy is an act of self-care.
No matter what your unique definition of healthy eating is, it’s probably safe to assume that you believe that fruit and vegetables are beneficial. In my experience working with hundreds of women, fresh produce is often perceived as tricky because it’s highly perishable.
We can get around this by buying either frozen or canned, both of which are more cost effective than buying fresh.
Many frozen vegetables now come in their own steamer bags, making it easy for you to cook them in the microwave in a matter of minutes! Add a bit of butter, or a sprinkle of cheese, or just some salt and pepper and you can add them to any meal. (When I worked in an office I would take steamer bags of veggies with me and cook them at work to go with my lunch — it doesn’t get easier than this.)
Otherwise, you can quickly thaw frozen fruit and vegetables in the microwave if you prefer to prepare them a different way. And of course you can slowly thaw these in your fridge if you are planning ahead.
Frozen and canned produce don’t seem to get much attention, but can be an easy, fast, and healthy addition to meals without much cooking required.
If you prefer fresh vegetables and have the means to opt for this, many stores offer a wide variety of pre-washed and pre-chopped vegetables. Grab your favorites, dump them onto a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and your favorite seasonings and bake them all at once. This will provide you with plenty of delicious vegetables for the next several days.
Another trick that I love is getting a bunch of pre-chopped vegetables from the salad bar at the grocery store and then cooking them into a big stir-fry once I get home, which also provides plenty of leftovers.
We encourage women who regularly engage in exercise and resistance training to consume moderate amounts of protein.
If you consume animal products, frozen burger patties are really easy. They are available at many groceries stores, and come in beef, turkey, chicken, bison, and different types of fish. You can cook them from frozen in a skillet in less than 10 minutes. Add your favorite burger toppings, and you’re in business in less than 15 minutes. You can also prepare several at a time for leftovers!
Additionally, you can find prepared sources of protein at many grocery stores, such as rotisserie chicken, hard-boiled eggs, pre-cooked sausage, and deli meat. These are convenient additions to almost any meal.
Note: whether or not a person chooses to consume cured meats, or how much of them, is a decision for them and their body.
Another trick that I recently discovered is buying cooked diced chicken and steak from local burrito shops or Middle Eastern counters. While they don’t necessarily advertise it, they often sell meat by the pound if you ask them. This has been an incredibly easy (and delicious!) way to add protein to salads, burritos or wraps, on top of pizza, or to eat by itself.
For those who don’t eat meat or prefer not to have meat or eggs at every meal, you can add quinoa, different kinds of legumes, and cottage cheese to your meals. Quinoa and legumes require very little prep, and cottage cheese is simply a matter of opening the container!
These are just a few examples of easy foods that contain some protein, and that may also provide you with carbohydrate.
Carbohydrate and dietary fat are two things that don’t require much preparation at all, and are usually easy additions to a meal. Boiling or steaming some rice (in a rice cooker or in the microwave), or baking potatoes are two examples.
Dietary fat can be incorporated effortlessly into most meals, and it can significantly boost their flavor. Drizzling your vegetables with olive oil or coconut oil, sprinkling a little cheese onto your meal, slicing up some avocado, or adding some butter or ghee takes less than 60 seconds, and is nearly effortless.
Of course, these are just a few examples of dietary fat, but it can be easy to keep it simple.
Putting Things TogetherWhen it comes to preparing healthy meals, the two things that seem to require the most preparation are protein and produce. Once you have those selected, all you need to do is add the appropriate amount of carbohydrate and dietary fat for your unique needs and you’ve created a meal!
While it can be tempting to assume things need to be complicated with a lot of prep and cooking time, it doesn’t have to be. By having a few staples and switching up what you add to the meal, it can be really easy, fast, delicious, and healthy.
My recommendations are based on my culture, availability, and means. However, by broadening your own definition of what “healthy eating” means, you can open up new possibilities for different foods, flavors, and preparation styles. This can improve your consistency with healthy eating, all while learning to think in a more inclusive manner, too!
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One of my top priorities right now is eating healthful, tasty food that makes me feel good and gives me energy. It’s as simple as that. What that looks like varies from week to week, but right now it means pushing the pasta, rice, beans, and sweets aside to focus on low-carb meals filled with protein, good fats, and green vegetables.
This Power Hour will help you prep a week of low-carb breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for two adults in just two hours. All that’s left to do at mealtime is some reheating and quick assembly. Ready to get started?
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