Thursday, June 27, 2019

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.

Monday, May 13, 2019

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!

Sunday, April 7, 2019

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.


* Please continue to read this blog article.

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 🍵

Work cited page

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

Friday, April 5, 2019

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

Thursday, April 4, 2019

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!

Happy Journey To Living Better 🍵

Saturday, March 23, 2019

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.


Friday, February 1, 2019

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.