If you're going to do something well (and enjoy it) you must have the right tools for the job. Enjoying cooking is no exception. Having great cooking accessories makes a world of difference when it comes to the process of meal prep and cooking. The right "tools" help make the process more efficient and more enjoyable. Today, I'm sharing my top-ten, "can't live without" kitchen essentials. I hope they help make your time in the kitchen easy, fun, and efficient.
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1. Ditch the sugar and find all-natural low sugar replacements you enjoy.
2. Fill up on healthy fat and protein sources, which will keep you satisfied.
3. Get 7-8 hours of sleep a night which will prevent carb cravings that come from being overly tired.
4. Ditch the "All or Nothing" mentality with your favorite sweets, and find replacements to your favorites treats.
5. Cut out the stress. Cortisol is a hormone that is released which when we are stressed, which also leads to sugar cravings.
Here at Dashing Dish, we are not about diets. Instead, we are about encouraging healthy choices as a lifestyle; one that involves so much more than our bodies. An overflow of abundance and the well-being of every area of our life—our mental, emotional, relational, financial, and especially our spiritual—is God’s heart and should therefore, be our focus. That said, we understand that some of you reading this may have healthy and God-honoring goals for weight loss. If you are currently planning...
Summer is such a fun season; Yet it can be a challenge to have healthy meals put together for dinner when you spend most of the day outdoors, or actually want to enjoy them if you have been working inside all day! These simple steps will help you successfully navigate dinner time without succumbing to the temptation of drive-thru or take-out!
Use Your Crockpot!
The crockpot is actually my go-to all year long for dinner meals. There’s simply nothing like knowing that I’ll have a good,...
Living a healthy lifestyle is about so much more than nutrition and physical activity. Yes, they are integral parts, but they are not the only things that matter. What does 'living healthy' mean and how can you actually take steps toward it now? I'm glad you asked! Here are 5 things you can start doing now in order to make positive changes in the state of your health!
Involve the Lord in the process. If there is any area of your health that the Lord needs to address, be willing to let Him have...
I am a self-proclaimed lover of easy meal prep! The thing is, no matter how busy I am, I meal prep every single week. Having healthy foods prepared makes me so much more likely to stick to eating in a way that feels good for my body. The most important aspect of meal prep that allows me to do this every single week is that I try to make it unbelievably simple.
To start, I plan my meals using the Dashing Dish Meal Plan & Grocery List Builder, which automatically composes my grocery list for me,...
Crockpots, move aside...Instapots are all the rage! If you have a favorite crockpot recipe and think you can't convert it into an Instapot recipe, think again! Here are a few tips to convert a Crockpot recipe to an Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker Recipe!
Timing Conversions. If its a dish that can be cooked 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high in a slow cooker, it’s almost guaranteed that it will be done to perfection in 20-30 minutes. It may take some experimenting to know exactly how long each...
We are truly facing a time that has never been seen before. Our world has been hit with a pandemic and here we are; Finding our way together, trying to stay safe and find refuge in our homes. Times of uncertainty can be unsettling for many; But our God is a powerful God and he wants to see his children thrive even in the midst of a storm and we want to see you thrive too. As you stay home with your families I want to encourage you to know that we can take comfort in knowing in advance that...
Sean and I have been working from home for over 10 years now, so I thought I’d share some tips on how we stay productive and feel our best! If your new to staying at home (especially all day with kids), it can turn into a long Christmas vacation- treats and jammies and all- which isn’t bad, but it will certainly get old after 3 weeks! Here are a few basic things we do (in order) to stay healthy and productive at home each day! Hope it helps!
1. Get up early and read your bible, and pray! Put...
When it comes to healthy eating, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Things can get especially tricky when we’re deluged with information that isn’t true. Today, we’re dispelling five common lies people believe about eating healthy. Have you believed any of them?
Eating healthy tastes bad and is boring!
Celery, and carrots, and dry rice cakes, oh my! If that’s the vision “healthy eating” conjures up for you, you’re not alone! Many people believe that eating healthy means only eating raw veggies for...
Nourish: Discover God's Perfectly Balanced Plan for Your Body and Soul Encouragement and practical knowledge for living a healthy spiritual & physical lifestyle, inspiring you to get healthy from the inside out.
Devotions for a Healthier You A devotional filled with scriptures, encouraging stories, and tips on keeping a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
100 Simple & Delicious Recipes for Clean Eating An inspirational cookbook chock-full of healthy, innovative yet simple recipes.
