This easy and flavorful chicken dish requires absolutely no effort, but promises big flavor. For extra flair, use a combination of sweet and smoked paprika.
Slow Cooker Paprika Chicken
This easy and flavorful chicken dish requires absolutely no effort, but promises big flavor. For extra flair, use a combination of sweet and smoked paprika.
Ingredients:1 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces1 onion (sliced)1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon lemon juice2 cups chicken brothSea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Put all of the ingredients in your slow cooker pot and cover. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours until chicken is ...
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The Lowdown on Fructose
What Is Fructose?
Fructose (also known as fruit sugar) is a form of sugar belonging to the hexose class of sugars, which include any sugar that contains six carbon atoms. (Source)
Fructose is a sugar that is found naturally in most fruits and certain vegetables, and is one of the least carcinogenic nutritive sugars.
Fructose is found in significantly higher quantities in fruits than in vegetables. Reducing sugars, which are a combination of glucose and fructose, are the primary source of soluble carbohydrates found within most fruits as well as seedless raisins.
Although certain vegetables do contain fructose, it is in much ...
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Chorizo Stuffed Jalapeños
These easy appetizers are big on flavor, especially for those that like heat. If you like extra hot, you can swap habaneros for the jalapeños.
Chorizo Stuffed Jalapeños
These easy appetizers are big on flavor, especially for those that like heat. If you like extra hot, you can swap habaneros for the jalapeños.
1/2 pound chorizo 1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon oregano2 cloves garlic4 jalapeno peppers (halved lengthwise, seeds removed)sea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium skillet, cook the sausage with the spices and garlic until no longer pink. Lay ...
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A Beginner’s Guide on Histamines
What are histamines?
Histamines are a biologically active compound that is found within the majority of living organisms, from human beings and other mammals to plants, bacteria, and insects.
Histamines are classified as being an amine, which is an organic molecule based on ammonia’s chemical structure.
Scientists Henry Dale and George Barger were responsible for isolating histamine from ergot, a deadly plant fungus, in the early 19th century. Shortly after that, the two English scientists managed to isolate histamine from animal tissues.
Histamines can be found within plants such as stinging nettles. The delicate hairs on the ...
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Chocolate Walnut Date Balls
These paleo chocolate walnut date balls are going to be a new favorite. Sometimes you just want something sweet. A candy bar is the last thing you want to reach for though.
These balls offer much more nutrition than your standard candy bar. Chewy, sweet dates add fiber and sweetness to these easy to make snacks. They make a great quick snack or perfect bite sized dessert when you want something sweet but don’t want to overdo it.
All you need to make these treats is a food processor and a refrigerator. Keep these balls in an airtight container in the fridge to have an easy grab-and-go snack throughout busy weeks.
Chocolate ...
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Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian Try The Keto Diet
The big news out this week is that Kim Kardashian - as part of her post-pregnancy fitness routine, incorporated segments from intermittent fasting and the keto diet.
Whether or not you're a KK fan, if you're interested in the keto diet, it's a great way to start getting healthy and many people find it helpful to lose weight (for a ton of success stories, check /r/keto on reddit).
Keto Diet Basics
The keto diet is pretty simple (and very similar to the paleo diet).
You focus is on eating fruits, vegetables, meats and eggs - with minimal carbs (less than 20g/day). Keto generally recommends you eat a lot of fat - as it's more ...
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An Introduction to Adaptogens
What Are Adaptogens?
An adaptogen is a form of nutritional, non-chemical supplement that is intended to assist the body to adapt to common external stressors ranging from anxiety to certain hormonal disorders.
Adaptogens consist of any form of supplement that is part of a family of natural substances, such as herbs like ginseng. To put it simply – adaptogens consist of all forms of herbal medicines! (Source)
The Rich History of Adaptogens
Herbal medicine has a rich history spanning over thousands of years, used by ancient societies in countries across the globe, such as Russia, Japan, Korea, and eventually Europe and the United ...
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Cilantro Tuna Salad
Tuna salad is a classic lunch option. But the traditional recipe calls for mayonnaise – which isn’t always Paleo-friendly. (Looking for a Paleo mayo recipe – check out this recipe.)
You can forget the mayo and still have an awesome tuna salad option.
This alternative to traditional mayo based tuna salad will have you questioning all your previous choices when it comes to tuna. Eat this on celery or cucumber slices for the perfect high protein snack.
The spices, lime juice, and cilantro make this tuna salad stand above all the others. Mix up this easy recipe for your next lunch break.
Cilantro Tuna Salad
1 can good ...
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5 Natural Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
Winter has plenty of positive associations holiday-wise: there’s Thanksgiving turkey to look forward to, Christmas celebrations with family, and New Year’s Eve. But what after the festive season ends?
Harsh weather combined with late sunrises and early sunsets can result in seasonal affective disorder, aptly abbreviated as SAD. The condition is also known as the winter blues, winter depression, or seasonal funk.
Most individuals with SAD will feel their symptoms begin in autumn and continue throughout the winter months. Although rare, SAD can strike in the brightermonths of spring and summer too.
Symptoms of the winter blues ...
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Paleo Trail Mix
Most people eat trail mix thinking that it’s a healthy choice. And it can be! But, it all depends on the ingredients. If you want to play a fun game, pick up a bag of trail mix at your local store and check out the ingredients list.
Chances are – if it’s just a standard brand – there’s some sketchy ingredients. Whether it’s unhealthy oils, sugar, or preservatives, these are things that we want to avoid when following the Paleo diet.
Thankfully, we don’t have to give up all trail mix. There are ways to make this popular snack choice much healthier and nourishing.
Peanuts and chocolate get an overhaul with this healthy, ...
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