Showing posts with label healthy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy. Show all posts

Help Me Name My New Website

For awhile now, I've wanted to expand Whole Foods Living.

Living a healthy life goes so far beyond food. It includes fitness, mental health and finding joy in your daily life. Being healthy means learning how to love yourself, be happy and make time for the things that make you smile.

I'm planning on moving Whole Foods Living to a new web host this summer, and with that move, comes the opportunity to change the name of my blog.

So, I'm asking for your help. What should I call the new blog that will encompass these many facets of health and wellness?

I think it should be catchy, two to four words and easy to spell. Have ideas? Please comment below or send an email to angela.tague@yahoo.com.

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

Is ACV a Miracle Cure?

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Every time I check Facebook or scroll through my Twitter feed, I see another article touting the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, or ACV.

Now I love a zesty vinaigrette salad dressing or crispy dill pickle every now and then, but drinking plain old vinegar? It just doesn't sound delicious or appealing until you hear about the health claims people are making about it.

According to the Food Matters website (yes, based on the documentary of the same name), apple cider vinegar:
  • fights bacteria and infections
  • is rich in several minerals
  • is a natural probiotic to promote healthy digestion
  • balances cholesterol levels
  • fights allergies
  • prevents muscle fatigue after a workout
  • alleviates arthritis symptoms
  • prevents urinary tract infections
Plus, it does a whole lot more.

So, why aren't we guzzling this stuff by the gallons? Personally, I've tried adding apple cider vinegar to my daily routine to reduce joint pain, and when I had a cold, to speed up the healing process of the accompanying sore throat.

Did it work?

Well, yes, it did actually! When my throat felt like I was swallowing razor blades with each breath, I took a shot of ACV mixed with water and the intense stinging sensation instantly went away. After taking two shots a day for a few days, the sore throat was completely gone.

And I also notice on days when I add ACV to my morning up of herbal tea (yes, it's sour and not wonderful!) I have less joint pain in my fingers and ankles. Nice!!

So, are you a cheerleader for apple cider vinegar? What do you use it for? Tell me in the comments below!

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

PS: Let's chat on Facebook and Twitter!

The Farmer's Market is Open!

Bring on the kohlrabi! Hello, tomato plants! My local farmer's market is officially open!

This afternoon I spent part of my lunch break exploring the booths at the market downtown. Although there were only eight stalls, the number of vendors will quadruple in the next few weeks as more fresh produce ripens and the crafty folk have more free time to devote to the summer market.

I was surprised at the variety of fresh vegetables available already: asparagus, several types of lettuce, kohlrabi, parsnips, radishes, kale, collard greens, turnips and spinach.

Of course one of the honey vendors and bakeries were also set up for business. New this year: a man who makes fishing lures.

You just never know what you'll find at the farmer's market!

Have you been to your local farmer's market yet? Tell me in the comments below about your favorite finds at the market while I munch on this fresh kohlrabi!

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

9 Healthy Living Tip, Trick and Trend Articles

Each day I try to make healthy choices.

From the food on my plate, to makeup on my face and cleansers in my home, I choose to go with simple, natural options. For me Whole Foods Living truly is a lifestyle.
Spring Salad. Photo by Angela Tague

Each morning I wake up and tackle writing assignments (yep, that's my day job) for several health and environmentally friendly focused clients. And, I love it.

So, this week I thought I'd share nine articles (not just one!) that I've written with my Whole Foods Living frame of mind at the forefront. Enjoy!
  1. Five Healthy Snacks for Work
  2. Vegetable Juicer Recipe: Super Vitamin Cocktail
  3. Home-Gardening Trend Growing: 1 in 3 Households Digs It
  4. How To Pick The Best Fruits and Vegetables
  5. Natural Shampoo for Dogs Will Please Eco-Conscious Pet Owners
  6. Celiac Disease Diet: Gluten-free Food List
  7. Trying Aluminum-Free Deodorant: What’s the Hype?
  8. Tired of PB&J? Lunches for Adults on the Go  
  9. Scott's Miracle-Gro Focuses on Sustainable Clean Water Advocacy
Have you read any great healthy living articles lately? Please share the links with me in the comments below. I'd love to check them out too!

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

Sustainable Wellness by Matt Mumber, MD and Heather Reed

There's no reason to overhaul your eating habits if you don't make sustainable choices.

Going on a diet is temporary.

Drinking fitness shakes is temporary. 

If you want to see results--a trimmer waistline, a happier disposition and fewer health problems--you need to make sustainable changes to your entire lifestyle.

That's the nuts and bolts behind Sustainable Wellness: An Integrative Approach to Transform Your Mind, Body, And Spirit (2012) by Matt Mumber, MD and Heather Reed. Mumber is a trained integrative radiation oncologist. Reed is a Yoga and meditation instructor.

I'm often approached to review books and products related to a healthy lifestyle. As a quick disclaimer, yes, this book was provided at no cost for review purposes. And, no, I'm not paid to write this. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Now, let's get to the good stuff.

Creating a healthy, sustainable lifestyle means you have to work beyond the dinner plate to improve your overall health. This book takes readers on an 8-week journey with facts, ideas, questions, and small homework assignments to slowly make lifestyle improvements. The goal is to find balance in your life--and nutrition is a key component.

In addition to nutrition, the authors tackle the following chapter topics: Mindfulness, Know Thyself, Life Review and Planning, Physical Activity, Stress Management, Spirituality, Bringing It All Together.

But, let's get back to the foodie part of the book. In the nutrition chapter, Mumber and Reed discuss:
  • How to successfully implement dietary changes
  • Why making nutritious choices is important for the body and the Earth
  • The importance of organic foods
  • How to explore the process of mindful eating
  • The relationship between inflammation, illness and nutrition
I'm about half way through this book and can already feel a better sense of balance in my life. Making a healthy lifestyle sustainable has been one of my personal goals for years, and although I'm still on the right path, it's nice to encounter a few road signs and professional ideas to keep me moving in the right direction. For anyone looking for a little easy-to-read push to get healthier, Sustainable Wellness: An Integrative Approach to Transform Your Mind, Body, And Spirit (2012)  is a great start.

Have you read any motivational books about living a healthy lifestyle lately? Please share in the comments! I'm always looking for a new book for my nightstand.

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

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5 Quick Healthy Changes to Make Today

Get up and move! Photo Credit: SXC
Let's face it, if a task isn't quick and easy, we might pass it by. Healthy eating is the same way.

If it isn't simple to make a nutritious meal, why not just pick up the phone and order a pizza or swing through the fast food drive up? It only take minutes and the food is hot and ready for you. It's convenient. 

Well, until you start gaining weight, get winded easily and have health problems due to your poor diet!

Here's five quick ways you can start moving in the right direction toward a healthier lifestyle TODAY. Seriously, skip some couch time and do these five things...
  1. Open your cupboards and pantry. Remove all unopened chips, candy, processed snacks and unhealthy baking mixes. Put them in a box and donate them to the nearest food bank or shelter. If it's not in the house--you can't eat it.
  2. Drink water. Your body needs the hydration and it's calorie free. Dump that pop can or forgo your stop at Starbucks today. You're probably drinking more calories and chemicals than you realize.
  3. Go meatless for one meal today. Meat isn't bad for you, but when you choose processed, high fat options, you're not doing your body any favors. Instead opt for vegetable soup, a salad, steamed vegetables, rice or fruit.
  4. Do something active today. Go for a walk. Use that gym membership. Go for a swim at the YMCA. Take the dog to the park. Dust off your mountain bike. Go bowling. Do anything but sit on your rear!
  5. Make a batch of healthy snacks. Chop fresh veggies and fruits to keep in the fridge for go-to snacks. I like carrot chunks, bell pepper strips, strawberries and grapes. These all preserve well for several days so you always have something healthy to grab!
So, tell me what do you plan to do today to be a little bit healthier?

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

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Optimism: The Secret Ingredient to a Healthy Life

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Welcome to Whole Foods Living! You've obviously dropped by because you're interested in eating healthy, making lifestyle changes or learning how to say no to a second helping of dessert.

It can be difficult to change your diet without a dash of optimism.

Being optimistic truly is the secret ingredient to pushing forward in your quest for a healthier you. Being optimistic means you're hoping for a favorable outcome. Obviously staring at an uncommon vegetable or green smoothie with negative thoughts won't make it taste any better. Be positive. Be adventuresome. The only way you will expand your healthy food options is by trying new things.

Go into every new culinary adventure with an open mind. Since starting this blog I've discovered so many foods that have now become kitchen staples. Quinoa. Asparagus. Mushrooms. Squash. Brown rice. Potato flour. Lentils.

What new foods have you tried lately? Or, what would you like to try? Remember, be optimistic, not skeptic! You may just find your palate has changed over the years and you enjoy more produce and whole grains than you did as a child!

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

PS: Tomorrow I'm highlighting a new food I just tried. It starts with the letter "P" to fit with the A to Z Blogging Challenge! 

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Why Write About Food?

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Well, here we are at the end of the first week of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. Since I'm meeting so many new readers (Hello!), I thought I'd use Day "F" to explain why in the world I write about food.

Well, obviously I have to eat to survive. You do too!

But, seriously, I write about food to keep myself accountable and on track with my healthy eating decisions. Dieting doesn't work. But, making lifestyle changes and good decisions each day do. Whether you're trying to lose weight, maintain weight loss or control a medical condition with diet--eating clean, whole foods is the way to go.

Whole Foods Living is my little corner of the web where I can share my experiences about trying new foods. I also like to give tips for making healthy foods a little more appealing or easy to work with. Really, I'm just a gal that loves to eat and feel good. So, I eat healthy. And, I like to write/talk/blab/chatter. So, here I am.

Thanks for stopping by!

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

PS: Are you just finding this blog today? Well, you should check out what's been going on this week! I've been busy with the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. Here's quick links for my posts from earlier this week!

A: Learning to Love Asparagus
B: Is Butter Better than Margarine?
C: 4 Ways to Eat Cabbage and Like it!
D: Dip It! 3 Healthy Dips for Snacktime
E: Edamame: Tasty Bean, Funny Name

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Dip It! 3 Healthy Dips for Snacktime

Salsa! Photo by Morguefile
Eating clean and healthy takes willpower. When it comes to snacking, I sometimes fail. A handful of chocolate chips is much easier to grab than washing, chopping and preparing a plate of raw veggies.

So, to keep things easy, a few of my go-to snacks are dips!

Skip the ranch and sour cream. Instead, whip up these three dips to enjoy with tortilla chips, baby carrots or pita bread wedges.
  1. Salsa: Create a blend of finely chopped tomatoes, bell peppers and onions. I like to also add fresh garlic and herbs like cilantro or parsley. Check out my recipe for 5 Minute Rainbow Cilantro Salsa.
  2. Hummus: As a vegetarian, I'm always looking for ways to boost my protein intake. A bowl of fresh chickpea-based dip called hummus is the way to go. I always add more lemon juice than the recipe calls for because it's sooo yummy!
  3. Avocado Dip: My favorite dip is avocado. Sure, the green fruit is high in fat, but it's unsaturated, so eat avocado as a snack once in while, and you'll be fine. Check out my recipe for Healthy Avocado Dip.
What types of dips you like to snack on?

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

PS: This post is part of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. Each day during April (excluding Sundays) I will be posting a blog related to a specific letter of the alphabet. Stop back tomorrow to keep up with what I've got cooking!
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Blueberry Flax Seed Pancakes

How are you eating healthy today? I'm serving up a plate of blueberry-flax seed pancakes for breakfast.

No, there's no recipe. I simply tossed a handful of blueberries and a few tablespoons of milled flax seed into my gluten-free pancake batter. I like the extra nutrition and the flavor!

On our honeymoon we indulged in wild rice and blueberry pancakes several mornings. It's a popular breakfast treat in Northern Minnesota. Since I don't have wild rice on hand, I used flax seed for the nutty flavor and texture.

What do you like to add to your pancakes to make them healthier?

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague

It's January! Foodie New Year's Resolutions

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Hello, 2013!

The new year is upon us and with that comes New Year's resolutions. For 2012 I vowed to reduce unnecessary chemicals in my life. My aspirations went far beyond the dinner plate.

My resolution included:
  • buying organic foods when affordable
  • cooking from scratch to avoid preservatives and fillers
  • overhauling my makeup choices to reduce chemical exposure
  • making natural household cleaners
  • using natural and organic beauty products
This year I plan to continue my healthy crusade and add financial health to the mix. Although having your own business has its perks (I am working in lounge pants and slippers today!) it also comes with unpaid holidays and vacations. For 2013, I will plan for these events not only based on deadlines and client needs, but also with a planned-out financial schedule. (Tips and ideas welcome!)

Do your New Year's resolutions for 2013 relate to your diet, health or overall well-being? Please share in the comments below and inspire other readers!

Happy New Year!

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

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Microgreens: An Even Healthier Form of Vegetables?

Photo from Morguefile
I'm always on the lookout for nutrition advice and compelling stats. When I ran across the latest post from National Public Radio's food blog, the SALT, I was captivated.

Greenhouse growers are creating nutrient-dense leafy vegetables dubbed "microgreens". Imagine alfalfa sprout-looking versions of herbs, lettuces, cabbages, peas, beets and even radishes. Supposedly the two-week old microgreens can contain up to four to six times the nutrients of their mature, adult counterparts. Wow!

I think these tender greens sound like the perfect way to top a robust salad or add some greens to a sandwich. Have you ever heard of or tried microgreens? I know I'll be watching my local farmer's market and grocery stores for these vitamin-packed veggies.

Check out NPR's article, "Introducing Microgreens: Younger, And Maybe More Nutritious, Vegetables" for more details.

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

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One More Reason to Eat Vegetables


Photo Courtesy Krumdieck, Morguefile.
Think of that salad or side of brussels sprouts as an extra nudge towards a smoke-free life.

As a writer, I do lots of reading. This morning I came across an article on Futurity claiming that eating vegetables makes the taste for tobacco less appealing. This is fantastic news for smokers implementing a healthier lifestyle.

“We knew from our previous work that people who were abstinent from cigarettes for less than six months consumed more fruits and vegetables than those who still smoked," explained Gary A. Giovino, chair of the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior at the University at Buffalo in the Futurity article. "What we didn’t know was whether recent quitters increased their fruit and vegetable consumption or if smokers who ate more fruits and vegetables were more likely to quit.”

Here are a few key points from the article:

Smokers who ate more fruits and vegetables...
  •  smoked fewer cigarettes per day and scored lower on a common test of nicotine dependence
  •  were three times more likely to be tobacco-free after 14 months than those who didn't eat an increase in produce
  •  feel more full from the increase in fiber consumption. Some smokers confuse hunger for the need for a cigarette.
*Futurity reports on scientific discoveries by researchers at universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

PS: Follow me on Twitter @AngelaTague to see what I've been up to!

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Eating Healthy, Quickly: 10 Minute Quesadilla Lunch

Layer on the veggies! Photo by Angela Tague
One of the number one excuses I hear people give for not eating healthy is time. Well, sure if you plan on making a four course meal from scratch you're going to be in the kitchen for hours. That's why I have a few go-to quick lunches I make often.

My absolute favorite is a pan-cooked veggie quesadilla. Now before you say you don't like spicy food or Mexican fare, this lunch treat is mild and flavorful--sans spices.


Pan-cooked Veggie Quesadilla in 10 Minutes
  • olive oil
  • soft tortillas (2 per meal)
  • flavorful cheese crumbles
  • fresh veggies (mushrooms, red onion, spinach, sliced tomatoes, roasted red pepper slices, etc.)
  1. Simply preheat a large skillet. Spray it with a light mist of olive oil and keep the heat on a low-medium setting.
  2. Place one soft tortilla in the pan. I use brown rice tortillas due to a sensitivity to gluten. These cook up crisp and delicious. I have not tried using a flour tortilla, but assume it works well too.
  3. Now, layer on crumbles of a good quality cheese. I use a locally produced sharp white cheddar or a deli yellow cheddar. Choose a cheese with a bold flavor.
  4. Finally, layer on the veggies. I used pre-sliced mushrooms (time saver!), thinly sliced red onion and pre-washed baby spinach leaves. I've been dying to also try roasted red pepper slices and fresh sliced tomato.
  5. Top the veggies with a few more cheese crumbles. These help glue the quesadilla together. Place one more soft tortilla on top of the veggies and cheese and squish the concoction with a flat lid or bottom of a plate. Let the quesadilla cook for 3-4 minutes. Then, flip with a pancake turner and let the other side cook. Your lunch is ready when the tortilla slightly browns, the cheese melts, the onions soften and the mushrooms begin to change color. Are you drooling yet?
I cut my treat into wedges with a pizza cutter. If I'm feeling naughty the wedges get dipped into Daisy sour cream. (Read the ingredient list--it's only cream!) Finally, I add a handful of corn tortilla chips or baby carrots to the plate and I'm set.

So, what are you having for lunch?

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

PS: Visit me on Facebook! I also blog about beauty, natural skin care, nutrition, crafts and cleaning tips. I post links on Facebook daily. :)

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Reflections of The Blogging from A to Z Challenge

Whew! Maintaining a personal blog challenge is like running a marathon. 

Last week I crossed the finish line in my first ever Blogging from A to Z Challenge--and it feels great. I kept a steady pace, didn't skip any of the 26 miles, er, letters in my path and learned a lot along the journey.

1. People genuinely do care about nutrition and question what's on their plates. My passion is not falling on deaf ears!

2. Maintaining a daily blog is more than just tapping out a few paragraphs of insights. There are comments to approve, read and reply to. There are photos to snap or find. And, of course there's research (read: cook, bake, shop!) to create informative, honest posts.

3. I learned a lot from my readers and the blogs I visited during the challenge! I have a list of new blogs to peruse, books to read and recipes to try. Thank you!

4. Blogging won't make you rich. I maintain Whole Foods Living because it's my day-to-day life speaking. I write about what I encounter during my ongoing healthy eating transition. The ad revenue from this blog challenge will probably buy me a watermelon at the farmer's market or maybe another bag of organic quinoa. Yum!

5. People will blog about anything! While visiting other blogs in the challenge I met other foodies, learned about children's books, death rituals, tourist spots in Paris, how much I need a beach vacation and the antics of young children!

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

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Do You Eat Papaya?

Fresh, tropical fruits are generally not plentiful in Iowa. Our grocery stores do get pineapples, mangos and other warm-weather fruits delivered from exotic locations, but they never taste fully ripened or fresh. I suppose that's because they are picked before they naturally ripen, so they won't spoil during shipping.
Fresh papaya. Photo from Wikimedia Commons.

One of my local grocery stores carries an assortment of uncommon-to-the-midwest produce. Star fruits, fresh aloe vera, husked coconuts and papaya line the shelves. I think about grabbing one of these delicacies each time I visit the store. I like to broaden my food horizons whenever possible.

To play it safe, I picked out a fresh papaya today. I have eaten the sweet, orange fruit in tropical fruit mixes and pureed in smoothies. But, today was my first experience with a whole, fresh papaya.

After slicing the fruit in half, I scooped out the seeds and discarded them. Oh, I know they're edible but their peppery-pencil eraser type flavor didn't sit well with my taste buds. The orange flesh of the papaya was as soft as ice cream and incredibly sweet. Fresh papaya is much better than the canned tropical fruit variety.

After eating my fill of fresh fruit, the rest went into the refrigerator for more experiments. I'm thinking of indulging in a pineapple-papaya smoothie this evening as a snack.

Have you eaten papaya? Please share your favorite ways to eat this tropical delight!

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

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My Love Affair with Olive Oil

If I could only have one item in my pantry, it'd be olive oil. Yes, really! This amazing nutrient-rich product is incredibly versatile in both the kitchen and the bathroom.
Olive oil. Photo courtesy Bluescreen, Morguefile.

I love using olive oil to saute vegetables, mix up a homemade salad dressing or drizzle over roasted vegetables.

The oil adds flavor (so you can leave the butter in the refrigerator) and healthy monounsaturated fatty acids to your diet. These good fats lower your risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol and help control blood sugar levels, according to the Mayo Clinic.

As a bonus, olive oil is amazing as a beauty product too. I use it to moisturize my legs after shaving, as a super nourishing hair conditioner and to hydrate dry, chapped lips. You can even use olive oil as a makeup remover!

How do you incorporate olive oil into your day?

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

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Why Blog About Nutrition?

Of all the things to write about -- why choose nutrition? I have so many hobbies, from photography and scrapbooking, to pets and gardening, why does food get the spotlight?

Oatmeal and fruit. Photo courtesy Morguefile.com

I've always been into cooking and eating healthy, but early in the winter of 2010, I decided to try using food as medicine.

After taking prescription medications for rheumatoid arthritis for several months, I quit. My hair was thinning and falling out in clumps, I was nauseated daily, I was gaining weight quickly and I felt horrible. I started researching more about autoimmune diseases, and from books to web articles and television interviews, everyone spoke about changing their diets and feeling better.

As a "healthy" vegetarian, I thought I was eating correctly. Vegetables filled my dinner plate, I ate lots of legumes and nut butters for protein and snacked on fruits. But, I also had a freezer full of vegetarian soy burgers, boxed brownie mixes lined the cupboard shelves and my go-to snack was Dorito's covered in melted cheddar cheese.

I was filling up on sugar and sodium-laden processed foods that lacked much nutrition. So, one day I decided to start limiting those foods from my diet. If it comes in a can, box or instructions for cooking in the microwave, I probably don't eat it.

Whole Foods Living is my way of exploring, learning and educating people about nutrition. I'm not a doctor or a nutritionist. I'm just a 30-something gal trying to feel good without popping pills. Food is medicine. Since I've been eating healthier, my body actually punishes me when I eat junk food. Sugary candy makes me dizzy. Artificial dyes make me run to the restroom.

For me, food goes way beyond curbing hunger. Food makes me feel sick, or healthy.

So, why do you blog? What's your topic, and why are you passionate about it? For me, I blog to keep myself accountable. Plus, I learn lots of new tasty ways to eat healthy, thanks to comments from faithful readers like you! Thank you!

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

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Kale Chips! Salty Snack Attack!

It's mid-afternoon, and you're craving something salty.
Fresh Kale. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

If you're trying to be healthy, do you grab:
a. A bag of Baked Lays potato chips
b. A handful of salty pretzels
c. A bowl of crispy kale chips

Well, since you know this blog is about whole foods, you better choose crispy kale chips! Who knew the sturdy leafy greens could be made into crispy chips? I discovered this simple recipe when I had an abundance of kale starting to wilt, and needed a quick way to use it up. A Facebook friend said, "Make kale chips!" And, the rest is history! Enjoy!

Crispy Kale Chips
  • Kale, washed and dried
  • Olive oil
  • Coarse sea salt
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a sharp knife to trim the tough stems from the centers of each leaf of kale. Arrange the kale on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet making sure not to overlap the greens. Spritz the surface of the kale with olive oil, then sprinkle the greens with coarse sea salt.

Bake the kale in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the leaves are dry and crisp. After the chips cool, enjoy! They will stay fresh in an air-tight container for up to two days -- if you don't finish eating them all in one sitting!

Have you made kale chips? Let me know of any other seasonings you used. I'd like to experiment, but haven't ventured that far yet. Also, have you ever tried making chips from other greens? Please share in the comments below!

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living
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A to Z Blog Challenge Week 1 Recap


I did it! I survived week one of my first April A to Z Blog Challenge! In case you missed it, during the month of April I am blogging about nutrition, living healthy, easy recipes and sharing whole foods tips by focusing on one letter of the alphabet each day (excluding Sundays).


 Here's a look back at the past week:

April 1: An Apple A Day: Kicking off the 2012 Blogging from A to Z April Challenge!
April 2: Easy Triple Berry Smoothie Recipe
April 3: Is Cinnamon a Health Food?
April 4: How to Get More Vitamin D
April 5: How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally
April 6: How to Eat Flax Seed
April 7: Gluten-Free Food List

Want to know what I'll be blogging about for the rest of the month? You'll have to stop by Whole Foods Living to find out! Bookmark this page, follow me on Twitter or stop by and chat on Facebook. I'm always ready to gab about living healthier!

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

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