Administrator announcement: What's cooking in the oven

    Welcome to the Living Better Cafe. First and foremost. Self-published author Katrina Smith, a person of many accomplishments, has written six volumes in total: two cookbooks and four collections of poetry. Her favorite activities include reading and writing. 

   I haven't written anything on this blog in a very long time, but for those of you who are new to Living Better Cafe, this is a food blog with recipes and money-saving tips. information on food recalls, savings plans, etc. I put the rubber spatula and wooden spoon back in the baking drawer and have been using each blog post to produce something that everyone will like. a cookbook you can always turn to when you're cooking for yourself or when you have guests over.

 This raises concerns about the Living Better Café itself. excellent inquiry You will get access to the recipes that I have altered from various sources. Yet none of the cookbooks will have them. So, this blog won't disappear and some of the blog entries will remain fully accessible. What is the situation with the other posts? Because those will be in the cookbook, they will enter draft mode. After the cookbook is released, only a portion of the recipe will be posted; a link to the remaining portion will be provided within the post. This applies to financial goals, etc.

 

To clarify any lingering questions regarding where I have been for many years, I can say that the college has kept me busy even when I wasn't enrolled. I've produced a talk show and podcast for individuals with disabilities for anyone interested. I've started writing, publishing, and advocating for people with disabilities.

Please stay with me; I will return to provide any updates and to provide details about any upcoming cookbooks.

 

Chipotle Brownies

 

2 large eggs

1/3 C. water

1/3 C. oil

1 box of your favorite cake mix ( I used brownie mix)

Chipotle peppers

PREHEAT oven to (350°F) for metal or glass pan,  (and 325°F) for dark or coated pan.

lightly greased pan.

EMPTY brownie mix, egg, water, and oil in a large bowl.

STIR until well blended.

SPREAD into a greased pan.

BAKE immediately following the chart below. *Add 3-5 minutes for dark or coated pan. Brownie is done when a toothpick inserted 2 cm (1 inch) from the edge of the pan comes out clean.

COOL completely in a pan on a wire rack before cutting and serving.

Living Better Savory Oatmeal Cookies

Adapted Recipe from Recipe: Savory Oatmeal Cookies | Kitchn (thekitchn.com)

• 1 C. Whole Oat
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/3 cup Vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup sifted unbleached all-purpose flour *
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 cup freshly grated Cheddar cheese

Direction: 

    Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or Silpat.

    Place the oats in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle the water over them.

In a small bowl, mix the oil, brown sugar, and egg. Pour this mixture over the oats, stir to combine, and set aside.

In another mixing bowl, combine the flour, fine sea salt, baking soda, rosemary, and black pepper. Whisk to combine well. Stir in the Cheddar.

Gradually sprinkle the flour mixture over the oat mixture, stirring until combined.

Form tablespoon-sized scoops of dough and evenly spaced on the baking sheet. Flatten each piece of dough to about 1/4-inch thick. Use your hands to form an even disk. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on top of each.

Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until the edges are slightly darkened. Transfer to a cooling rack.

Egg substitute:

1 Tbsp. Flaxseed, or flax meal 2 1/2 Tbsp. Water

Direction:

Add Flaxseed and water together, and stir. Let the mixture sit for five minutes till it thickens.

Avocado Smoothie

Serves: 1-2

1/2 of a large avocado
1 1/2 cups cold Almond milk
1 tsp coconut sugar

Direction

1. Peel and remove seed from avocado.

2. Add all ingredients into the blender, and blend until smooth.

3. Serve with a few cubes of ice, and enjoy.

The Chopping Block: Canola Oil vs. Coconut Oil

The Chopping Block: Canola Oil vs. Coconut Oil

 Welcome to: Living Better Cafe, post called: The Chopping Block. The Chopping Block will give you, the history behind two similar products, one that's not healthy, and that's healthier for you.

  We know your geared and ready to, pull out the mixing bowls and etc... After years of watching grandma in the kitchen,should have taught you something. Especially, when it comes to baking. Like using cooking oils. Instead of Lard.

 What's the difference between Canola Oil and Coconut Oil? They may have some similarities between them. For instance, both obtain fat from plant sources, and carry similar number of calories per serving.

 Living Better Cafe, is now weighting out the difference, in the huge fat debate. Canola Oil pertains 61 percent Monounsaturated fat, 32 percent Polyunsaturated fat, and let's not forget about: Omega 6 and Omega 3, and 7 percent saturated fat. In reality, coconut oil has 11.8 grams of saturated fat per Tablespoon, if you were to total it up, that would be around 90 percent saturated fat.

 The battle does not stop there, it's time to battle it out with the benefits. What benefits? The Monounsaturated fats. Living Better Cafe says: you heard correctly, the good side of fat, and let's make that Mono-delicious.

According to WebMD, Canola Oil is said to be one of the oils for heart health. Made from crushed canola seeds,[the seed has less saturated fat than any other oil being used in the United States.] Canola Oil carries 7% saturated fat, compared to 9% for sunflower oil,13% for corn oil, [ and 12% for coconut oil.] Coconut Oil does carry a high levels of saturated fats. But, it's plant-based saturated fat found in unrefined coconut. Let's go clean and talk refine, the cleanest form. These natural form helps with burning fat, and give energy for: your body and brain. Looking to raise the cholesterol levels, coconut oil is the best oil to cook with --- in small amount, 2 Tbsp at the least per day.

  Living Better Cafe, found reaching this verdict, very easy pease. Here's why, when it comes to Canola Oil, you have one unhealthy fat, Omega 6. Eating too much Omega 6, causes blood pressure to raise, along with heart attack and stroke. Therefore, Coconut Oil is very low in Omega 6 and high in Omega 3. The benefits of Omega 3 helps with brain function. Like, Epilepsy and Alzheimer's to name a few.

  Did you know that, Coconut Oil also works great outside of your kitchen space? We are talking skin care. Living Better Cafe, now taking you out of your kitchen space, into the beauty salon, Coconut Oil is great moisturizer for the skin, and hair. It also cut eczema symptoms. Are out of toothpaste? use coconut oil for oil pulling and mouthwash.

 Therefore, no reason we chose Coconut Oil over Canola Oil.

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Banana Coconut Milkshake

Living Better Cafe... Coffee Talk, has a very powerful milkshake that, will keep you energized.

Serves:1

1 tbsp. refine coconut oil
1 cup Banana
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, vanilla flavored

Direction

Add all ingredients to the blender, until it incorporate. (Not all the coconut oil will come together. So, you will have small chunk inside.)

Come check out, Living Better Cafe, post called: The Chopping Block,  we will discuss the difference between Canola Oil and Coconut Oil.

The Chopping Block: Navy vs. Great Northern Beans

The The Chopping Block: Navy vs. Great Northern Beans

  Welcome to: Living Better Cafe, post called: The Chopping Block. The Chopping Block will give you, the history behind two similar products, one that's not so healthy, and one that is healthier for you.

  We all can relate to a good hearty bowl of beans. Especially, on a cold wintery day, sitting cozy under a warm blanket, with a hot bowl of chili and hot cup of cocoa.

  Today Living Better Cafe, is here to serve you a hot bowl of beans soup on this cold fall day. We're serving Navy and Great Northern bean soup.

  To sort or not to sort the bean's? Sorting out the bean's is a definite must--- you'll have debris in your pot of stew. And we should all know this by now. Especially, if you have watched grandma in the kitchen, she always sorted out her beans. You should always sort out your too.

  Let's clear up the confusion about Navy beans and Great Northern. So, you don't over heat and break a sweat. What's the difference between Navy and Great Northern beans? They do have some similarly, and that's the color. But, Navy beans are smaller and take a longer time to cook, were as Great Northern's are bigger and take less time.  What are the health benefits of Navy beans? Beans offer multiple health benefits. Like, protein, important vitamin. For instance, Zinc, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Antioxidants.  And they help with cardiovascular problem. Plus, cut the risk of cancer, Diabetes. And help with liver function. Do you have the urge to crave more food? Fixing yourself a bowl of beans, can help you control, your appetite and even improve your gut health.

  What's the side effects of eating beans? Eating raw or undercook (al dente style) can lead to food poisoning. Reason being is because of the plant lectin known as phytohae hemagglutinin a chemical known to cause agglutination of mammalian red blood cells. How will I know the symptoms? Living Better Cafe says: with each person may differ. But, these are the symptoms to look for, nausea and vomiting followed by diarrhea or abdominal pain. Do keep in mind that: some people may have allergic reactions to some. Like, some people are allergic to: tree nuts.

  Here's the bottom line to, Navy and Great Northern Beans, we covered Navy and Great Northern Beans all in one pot. And noticed the only difference is: their size and cooking time. But, everything else is the same.

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Hot Out Of The Oven: Veganism

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Living Better Cafe is here to bring you fresh out of the oven news, every Monday, that you're going to love. while there is no other blog source. Like, Living Better Cafe that will take you close into the story. I Katrina Smith, the creator of  Living Better Cafe says: more good reasons why, you would enjoy Living Better Cafe. Living Better Cafe perspective is to, show you the benefits of different food sources.Like, Veganism where it's not just about feeding your body. But, also nourishing your mind.

  Living Better Cafe wants you to consider reading more into this article down below as, you keep an open mind about: spending inexpensively. And avoiding food allergies that, you may have---I Katrina Smith knows what it's, and I also care for you all. Like, I do for my family.

 Welcome to the October edition of: Hot Out Of The Oven News. Today Living Better Cafe will be touching on the benefits of: Veganism.

  Katrina says: I'm no certified dietitian, nor physician in that matter. But, I do understand the benefits of eating healthy, despite my own eating healthy lifestyle...multiple health conditions.

  What is Veganism? Its a strict Vegetarian diet that is based on eating nothing but plant based food. People who are Vegan, don't eat any animal source of protein. And their diet consist of: Legumes, Fruits and Vegetables, Nuts and Grains. And let's not forget: Soy. However, they are still receiving protein enriched foods. But, it's not from any animal source. 

The Vegan Dairy 

We have broken down, what is Veganism. But, we haven't given you all the proper source. Like, Dairy. Living Better Cafe knows actually, what's going through your mind: Dairy comes from animals. But, if people who are vegans, how are they receiving their daily dose of calcium? great question! Vegans unlike everyone else, gets their daily dose of calcium from, plant based on food. Like, Vegetables and Nuts. You know like, Almond and Cashew milk. Plus many other sources. So, vegans are not missing out on their daily dose of calcium. 

What are the benefits of eating a vegan diet, and is it right for me? Once again, Living Better Cafe isn't your certified dietitian, nor physician. So, we can't write you out any prescription. But, we can give you the benefits of this diet.  Living Better Cafe, has listed six benefits of this diet. Before we just jump right into it, how about a little known fact?

Did you know being on a vegan diet, can  help with weight loss, and it may help maintain a healthy heart. Therefore, if weight loss is a main goal of yours, check with your doctor before starting this diet.  

  

  This diet also may help with type 2 diabetes and  certain types of cancers.

  Living Better Cafe wants to give you, a simple quick reminder: basically, a mind refresher, since Vegan is strictly a plant based diet, animal based protein isn't being consumed. Therefore, protien enriched foods are being replaced with: whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, nuts and seeds. Not to say, you can't make a good plant base burger out theses.

1. Rich in certain nutrition.

2. Weight loss.

3. Lower blood sugar and improve kidney function.

4. Protect against certain types of cancers.

5. Lower the risk of heart disease.

6. Can help reduce the pain of arthritis.

The Chopping Block: Buckwheat flour Vs. Gluten-free All-purpose flour

  Welcome to: Living Better Cafe, post called: The Chopping Block. The Chopping Block will give you, the history behind two similar products, one that not so healthy, and one that is healthier for you.

  We all have that one story to share, about Grandma baking in the kitchen. Especially, when you know she's making, your favorite bake good. And you prepare yourself to: help grandma with baking. Like, cleaning out the mixing bowl with your fingers. So, once you're done with helping, you can gather around the table to enjoy it.

  

Today Living Better Cafe, bring you the scoop on: Buckwheat flour and all-purpose gluten-free flour.

  

 What's all the sifting about? All flours are not the same and, there is a difference in texture and taste as well. Especially, when it comes to Gluten--free flour. Since we are on the gluten-free van wagon, let's talk about the difference between buckwheat and all-purpose gluten-free flour.

  

Buckwheat flour has a nutty texture and it includes your essential amino acids and it's quite versatile. What is buckwheat? A fruit that's related closely to wild Rhubarb. And it's sometimes called Pseudo cereal, quite interesting hey, you say? Exactly! Living Better Cafe got confused as well. But, we have it all figured out, and you will also. What type of nutrients are found in buckwheat? Antioxidants--- like Rutin, Tannins and Catechin. In fact buckwheat considered a super food. And the major benefits of this particular super food is that it has amino acids, which helps lower cholesterol, and helps improve digestion, like constipation.

  

  Let's keep calm when you read; All purpose gluten--free flour...it not like all-purpose wheat flour because it does not content any source of wheat. Plus, the texture is different. What's gluten--free all-purpose flour made of? The ingredients in making all-purpose gluten-free flour varies...once again it's not wheat. So, what's the benefits? with each ingredient  there are different benefits. For instance, brown rice flour, helps lower blood sugar levels, reduce body weight and protect against heart disease. Therefore, it all falls back on what it's made from.

  

Living Better Cafe says, the verdict  been reached and, which Gluten-free flour, do we use in the kitchen? We use different varieties...we know each flour has different benefits. So, there was no bad food in this case.

   Happy Journey To Living Better 🍵

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The Chopping block: Sea salt vs. Himalayan salt

Welcome to: Living Better Cafe, new post called: the chopping block. The chopping block will give you, the history behind two similar products, one that's not so healthy, and one that is healthier for you. 

  What's the difference between Sea Salt and Himalayan salt? The differences between Sea salt and Himalayan salt is the taste, texture and how it's processed.

  Sea salt is produce from evaporation of the ocean water or lakes, and with little process. Depending on the water source, this leaves behind certain traces of minerals and elements. Why does it leave traces of minerals? Minerals add flavor and color to Sea salt, which comes in different varieties of coarseness levels.

  Himalayan salt, however, comes from rock crystals of salt that been mined from different locations, and mainly from the Himalayan, often from Pakistan. What's with the color of Himalayan salt? Its hue from trace minerals found in the salt, like magnesium, potassium and calcium.

 Living Better Cafe, is now here to give you, both sides of: Sea salt and Himalayan salt, it's time to lay out the side effects. We get that salt is salt, regardless of the different types. But, they all have one thing in common, Sodium Chloride, and that's we're the side effects come in... the electrolyte imbalance, which are the ions that live in our bodily fluids that keeps us fueled, and make sure our bodies, are properly functioning. For instance, nerve impulses and heart beat.

When consuming too much sodium, causes potassium levels to drop and so forth.

   

  Which one is better for you? Himalayan salt without a doubt... Himalayan salt has more beneficial minerals than Sea salt. Your container of Sea salt, has 72 particles, and Himalayan salt has 84 essential element that: your body needs. But, don't be so quick to jump, for any Himalayan salt... not all Himalayan salt is the real deal. What? There are some, Himalayan salt, imposters. And to tell if your Himalayan salt is real, Pakistan right on the pack.

Now let's get to the coloring of this salt, Himalayan salt comes in: various colors from White to Pink. However, to spot out the imposters, they have added food dye. Not saying that: Black Himalayan salt doesn't exist, it does, just be aware of the labels... If Pakistan is not on there, you have burned fuel.

  Therefore, can you see the difference between the two? Living Better Cafe, hope you have  chosen to live Better.

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Diners Review: Oz Korean BBQ Restaurant

Diner Review: Oz Korean BBQ Restaurant

Welcome to: Living Better Cafe, new post called: Diner Review, where Living Better Cafe, gives you written Food Reviews. 

  Living Better Cafe says: have you already made your reservation, for Oz Korean BBQ Restaurant, in Sacramento and Elk Grove CA. 

  The first location of: Oz Korean BBQ opened on Bradshaw Road in 2004. And later in 2013, the second location opened in Elk Grove CA.

    If you are a resident of California, or just a traveler, come sink your taste buds into: Oz Korean BBQ for some tasty food. And here is why Living Better Cafe is buzzing about it, moreso, the founder of Living Better Cafe. Therefore, we will hand it over to: Katrina Smith. 

  Lets begin with the atmosphere, especially, if your an observer. Like, myself. When it comes to dining out in a public places, you want to visit a place based on: if they are keeping the outside of, their business clean. And if there are any other businesses around them too. Oz knows how to draw attention to, bring customers to them, they have music playing outside. So, Oz has all of that going for themselves. Once you are inside the restaurant, you are greeted by the smell of: Korean BBQ. Plus, the music continuous from outside. So, what more can be said: whether you made reservations or not, you must check in at the front desk, and wait to be seated. Looking to be entertained while waiting--- they have multiple big screen TV on display. And let's not forget about, the delicious food, I have tried almost everything on the menu. Especially, the Teriyaki Beef, bento box that comes with: steamed rice, broccoli, salad, Jabchae and pot sticker. It was simply to die for, it was so good.

  What about the pricing? All you can eat, Lunch and Dinner price ranges. During lunch, adults, can eat for $18.99 and, Children $ 13.99 (4 to 10 years old). For dinner adults, can eat for the price of: $ 24.99 and Children pricing stays the same. Let's not forget about their Lunch specials, which runs from Monday to Friday, at 11 AM- 2:30 PM (excluding holidays and special days) Price range begins $11.50 to $12.25.  

And let's not forget, if you have a birthday, they will come out and sing: Happy Birthday. Plus, you get to spin the birthday wheel, to win a prize.

  Living Better Cafe says: its pretty inexpensive, if you go in at the right time, which is during lunch. But, that's if you want the bento box. Otherwise, you are looking closely to spend over, depending on how many people are with you. But, if you know how to budget correctly, then you shouldn't have any problems. And we must say: if you can't eat all your food, look forward to spending extra. 

  Do we recommend dining at Oz? Absolutely! we couldn't recommend any other place. So, if your in the area, come sink your taste buds into the menu.

https://www.ozkoreanbbq.com/menu/all_you_can_eat

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Gotcha Burger

Serve: 4

Living Better Cafe says: Going meatless is healthy, and you don't have to be, Vegetarian or Vegan. The taste of this healthy burger is: so tender and juicy the way a veggie burger should taste.

3 Tbsp. - 1/2 tsp. Quinoa
3 Tbsp. - 1/2 tsp. Minced garlic
1 Tbsp. - 1- 3/4 tsp. Minced onions
3 Tbsp. - 1/2 tsp. Minced bell peppers
1/3 C. - 1 Tbsp. Water
1/3 C. - 1 Tbsp. Bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. - 1- 1/4 tsp. Olive oil
3/4 (15 oz.) Can black beans, rinsed and drained (you can also use fresh, cooked beans)
3/4 (15 oz.)  Can corn, rinsed and drained (you can also use fresh, cooked corn)


Direction

1. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Lower heat to med-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has evaporated about 15 to 20 minutes.

2. Mash Black beans and corn with a fork leaving some whole in the paste mixture.

3. Mix quinoa, bread crumbs, bell peppers, garlic, and salt. Place into refrigerator until the mixture gets good and cold.

4. Form the mixture into parties.

5. Add olive oil to a med skillet.

6. Cook patties through, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

Note:

Placing the mixture in the refrigerator makes it easier to mold into patties.

Hot Out Of The Oven: Don't be fooled by labels

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Living Better Cafe, is finally back on track with, yet another: Hot Out Of The Oven News. And L.B.C knows you have been waiting.

Living Better Cafe, is here to share fresh out of the oven news, every Monday that you are going to love. Living Better Cafe says: there are no other blog sources that, will bring you what you need to hear. So, that is why Living Better Cafe is your #1 food blog source... not only are you learning about inexpensive saving, you are getting the highs and lows on food.

Living Better Cafe wants you to consider reading more in-depth in this article down below, while you keep a clear open mind about: Spending inexpensively and avoiding food allergies that, you may have... I Katrina Smith knows what it's like, and I also care about you all. Like, I do for my family.

Welcome to the first May edition of, Hot Out Of The Oven News. Today Living Better Cafe will be reaching out to you about: Best before Vs. Use by. And if you thought that was confusing, Living Better Cafe said: Not no more.

Have you ever walked into the store, and just stood there staring directly at the label's? Yes we all have and it was for multiple reasons. But, we shall cover all the other reason's later...we know your confused about two things in particular, Best before and used by dates. So, Living better Cafe is here to rid you away from, your frustration.

Now what's the difference between "Best Buy" and "Used By"? We won't have you reading a ton, just to get to the answers. So, let's begin with Best buy, The manufacturer must place the Best buy date's on their packages to, keep their customers aware of when the quality level's will go down. But, that does not necessarily mean: Sayonara...the quality is going down. So, yes it's best to use it before the quality drop's.

We have lifted up the confusing cloud, just a little bit so you can understand. But, we are still lingering in the ball park, until we make a home run. Therefore, it's time to talk about: use by and that's quite simple dimple...use before the product goes bad. Like, what the founder of Living Better Cafe, Katrina Smith does, she see's food starting to go rotten, she cuts off that piece. And use's the rest of the product... if you spot the early sign's of it, you still good to go.

Therefore, Living Better Cafe, has finally made a home run and scored Big. So, you can start saving and not wasting any food...we are about Living inexpensively!

Hot out of the oven

Living Better Cafe, Knows you have missed reading, Hot out of the oven news. So, we have brought it back.


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Living Better Cafe, is finally back on track with: Hot Out Of The Oven News. And L.B.C knows you have been waiting. So, the wait is finally over.

Living Better Cafe, is here to share fresh out of the oven news, every Monday that you are going to love. Living Better Cafe says: there are no other blog sources that, will bring you what you need to hear. So, that is why Living Better Cafe is your #1 food blog source... not only are you learning about inexpensive saving, you are getting the highs and lows on food.

Living Better Cafe wants you to consider reading more in-depth in this article down below, while you keep a clear open mind about: Spending inexpensively and avoiding food allergies that, you may have... I Katrina Smith knows what it's like, and I also care about you all. Like, I do for my family.

Welcome to the first April edition of, Hot Out Of The Oven News. Today Living Better Cafe will be tackling on the benefits of: Tomatoes.

When it comes to fueling our bodies with food, we must take in the fact of: all the essential nutrient it has. So, Living Better Cafe is bring you the Benefits of this Super food.

*Did you know that, including tomatoes into your diet can help prevent Cancer, and helps support healthy blood pressure, and reduce blood glucose in people who are diabetic.

*And who would have thought: tomatoes can help with your eye sight. Yes! tomatoes key nutrients are: carotenoids such as lutein and lycopene. These three nutrients help protect your eye sight against light induced damage. Living Better Cafe Says: Move over Carrot's...tomatoes has the same affect on: keeping our eye's healthy from light damage.

* Eating more tomatoes by incorporating them into: Sandwiches and of course Wraps. And what's even better, when they are being added into a dish. Living Better Cafe say's: You didn't even see this coming, they are ranked in the top ten list of: Fruit and Vegetables for having levels of pesticide residue. So, its "Best" to wash them before consuming them.

Now, that we have given you, some did you know facts, Let's hope right into the benefits.

Living Better Cafe, has already covered the fact's of: how important it is for, Diabetic to add them into their diet, and how it help's prevent cancer. But, tomatoes also help low the risk of heart disease.


1. Cancer

Tomatoes are loaded in vitamin "C" and other antioxidants. So, added them into your diet help's fight off bad cancer cell's.

2. Blood Pressure

we already covered this in, Did you know fact. But, Tomatoes also have a great amount of: Potassium... taking in potassium, is important for your arteries. Tomatoes help widen up the arteries wall for blood to flow smoothly.

3. Eat until your healthy

Tomatoes has another nutrients called: Folate. And this help to balance your, homocysteine level. homocysteine is an amino acid that results from protein breakdown. It is said to increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The management of homocysteine levels by folate reduces one of the risk factors for heart disease. Plus, did you know that: adding them into your diet helps with bone's as well. Katrina was shocked when researching this.

4. Diabetes

If you have Type one diabetes, adding tomatoes into your diet helps, lower blood glucose levels, while for a person who is type two: it will help them lower their blood sugar levels, lipids and insulin.

5. Constipation

Having foods that is high in water and fiber, helps with softening up your bowel track which in this case, makes it easier for you to go.


6. Having bright eyes, better to see things.

Tomatoes are a rich source of: lycopene, lutein, and beta-carotene. These are powerful antioxidants that have been shown to protect the eyes against light-induced damage, the development of cataracts. So, it's important to get your dose of antioxidants, to prevent catoaracts for developing.

7. Skin

Looking for a healthy natural glow for your skin, eating tomatoes is the key to this beauty... tomatoes have callagen, which is an essential component of the skin, hair, nails, and connective tissue.

8. All a board, baby in the oven

Whether you're planing to become pregnant,says Living Better Cafe, getting in your dose of folate is good for your body.


Happy Journeys To Living Better 🍵

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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/273031.php

Food News Flash...Recall

When it comes to food recalls, Living Better Cafe makes sure, to deliver the news directly to you. So, you don't have to hear from someone else.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2019-03-04/30-000-pounds-of-ground-beef-recalled-over-contamination-fears%3fcontext=amp

Sloppy joe chicken Caesar salad

Living Better Cafe, has turned sloppy joe into a healthy Caesar salad. So, move over lettuce... Cole slaw is taking over.

Serves: 4

6 c. Cole slaw mix (I used Tri color mixed)

1 lb. Boneless skinless cooked chicken breast, shredded *(omit if you are vegan/vegetarian, for chick'N strips)

1/2 c. Finely Shredded 100% Parmesan Cheese *(you can omit the cheese for vegan cheese, if you are vegan, or lactose intolerant.)

1/2 c. Croutons

1/4 c. Salad dressing

Direction

1. Add Cole slaw into medium size bowl with shredded chicken, then add in the cheese and blend well.

2. Add in salad dressing, and blend once more to coat everything.

3. Add in your croutons.

4. Enjoy!

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Omega-Happy Smoothie

Serves: 1-2 (depending on cup size)


2 Tbsp. Flaxseed meal
1 C.Milk *you can use milk alternative. Like, almond, Soy, Rice.
1 C. Water
1 Banana (I used a spotted banana)

Direction:

1. Add in your banana, Milk, Water. Plus, your flax meal and plush the smoothie button, until everything is incorporate and enjoy.

Key Lime-Lemon kiss Tea

Living Better Cafe says: don't feel down when the weather, is not treating you right, kick that cold/flu in the bud.

Serves: 1

1 medium size Lemon
2 Key Limes
1 C. Water
1/2 tsp. Sugar, Honey

Direction:

1. 1 C. boiling water. Squeeze both Lemon, Key Lime into a cup, and add 1/2 tsp Sugar or honey. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.

Immune system booster Tip

To really kick your cold out of the ball park, add in 1 Tbsp. of Cayenne Pepper.

Administrator Announcement....Random Product Reviews

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Living Better Cafe, has started adding different things to it's blog. Like, Product reviews, Weight in (which is written product reviews) and of course, keeping up with: Recipes,Food News and Etc... So, keep your eyes opened because you never know, what will be Poppin up next.

And let's not forget to: comment and subcribe to Living Better Cafe YouTube channel---you don't want to miss out on anything. Plus don't forget to hit that notification bell.

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Weight in: Dog food

Hello and Welcome to, Living Better Cafe, new blog post called: Weight in. Weight in, is a written food review. And Living Better Cafe, has two written food reviews on: Dog food

When Living Better Cafe, mentioned doing different product reviews, they were serious... they're thinking about: expanding it, by adding a separate category. Like, if you were going into a super market.

Before, we jump into giving you, our review on these two brands, the founder of: Living Better Cafe, Katrina Smith, would like to say a few things.

This is Katrina Smith and, I know how crazy in love, you are about your pets. Especially, when it comes to finding food for them. And so, Living Better Cafe, has been thinking about: brunching out to different companies. And looking to create a new category, away from your food... If you could only close your eyes and, imagine Living Better Cafe as a store. Like, super Walmart you would see great place for: Benji or Biscuit. Now, I will hand it back over to: Living Better Cafe.

We had put theses two brands, Pure Balance and, Under the sun, both grain free dog food, to the test. And we will let you know who ring supreme. But, let's get to the review first.

Pure Balance: Grain Free Formula. The ingredients are clear to read, with no fillers, and artificial flavoring, with no trace of wheat, or gluten inside the ingredients. And it's rich in antioxidants.

Under the sun: Grain Free.
Their ingredients are made with farm-fresh ingredients. And when it comes to reading every ingredient, its much easier to know: what is what.

Product Comparison:

Both companies are tied, when it comes to: having Moisture in their products.

Pure Balance....Max 5.0%

Under the Sun... Max 5.0%

The verdict has been reached

Canidae independent and family owned company, Under the sun is the winner...they truly know what: Benji and Biscuit love to eat. Especially, when it comes straight from the farm.