tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17402888222628932762026-08-21T14:38:33.685-05:00Whole Foods LivingCooking simply, learning about the foods we eat and adopting a chemical-free lifestyleWhole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.comBlogger238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-72081928619588837682015-06-29T01:00:00.000-05:002015-06-29T07:00:01.511-05:00Cupcakes and Yoga Pants is Coming Soon
Well, it's official -- the new blog will be called Cupcakes and Yoga Pants.
It's the perfect way to sum up my life. I hit the gym five days a week, but have no regrets (well, maybe a few) when I eat cookies and cupcakes.
This new lifestyle blog will go far beyond foodie topics.
I plan to write about fitness, nutrition, health, recipes, gardening, food information, DIY, crafts, volunteering, Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-26968908042876802952015-06-22T01:00:00.000-05:002015-06-22T01:00:02.738-05:00Help 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 Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-19237318930246896852015-06-15T01:00:00.000-05:002015-06-15T08:35:02.197-05:00My 3 Favorite Gluten Free Pasta Choices
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Going gluten-free doesn't mean giving up pasta.
Actually, I pair it with a handful of veggies once or twice a week for dinner. There's nothing better than fresh garden tomatoes sauteed with a little garlic, onions, peppers and extra virgin olive oil over some soft penne, right?
So, when I go to the grocery store, there are three brands of gluten free pasta that are Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-49124068955428327602015-06-08T01:00:00.000-05:002015-06-08T06:24:39.273-05:00Garlic Broccoli with Tempeh (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian)Lunch has to be quick and easy. One of my go-to meals is an Asian-inspired tempeh dish brimming with broccoli. It has the salty-savory flavor of classic Chinese takeout without the added calories, sodium, MSG and cost!
This soy-based vegetarian meal comes together in less than ten minutes while you whip up some whole grain brown rice in a rice cooker. Easy!
Garlic Broccoli with Tempeh (Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-86738274650113747202015-06-01T06:22:00.000-05:002015-06-01T06:22:36.720-05:00What Does Drinking Hot Lemon Water Do for You?
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Lately memes with the same foodie theme keep showing up in my social media feeds.
The Benefits of Lemon Water.
How to Drink Hot Lemon Water.
Eat More Lemons.
Why?
I love lemon, but why do so many sources say that drinking a cup of steamy water served with a fresh lemon wedge first thing in the morning before having breakfast is so good for you?
In an ABC Good Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-43984314789882095652015-05-25T01:00:00.000-05:002015-05-25T01:00:00.504-05:00Tips for Mulching Your Garden: 3 Natural, Free Options
The first layer of grass mulch in the garden.
It's finally gardening season in the Midwest. I'm hoping last week was our final frost warning and it's safe to put a few veggies into the ground today.For the last three years I've explored natural ways to keep weeds at bay and make tending to my garden less of a chore. I want to pick vegetables, not pluck weeds.
So far I've figured out three Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-88919354384830001292015-05-18T01:00:00.000-05:002015-05-18T08:21:51.246-05:00In A Recipe RutI'm addicted to Pinterest.
I have so many food boards brimming with recipes I want to try. But, I have to be honest (and I know I'm not alone), I pin, pin, pin but never cook, cook, cook.
Well, that has to end.
So many pins, so little time! Screenshot from Pinterest.
I'm in a recipe rut, and it's time to try some new meals. The hubby and I eat the same 10 meals over and over, with Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-72636202566050209612015-05-11T01:00:00.000-05:002015-05-11T01:00:01.590-05:00Opening Week at the Farmer's Market
Photo by Angela Tague
I've been waiting all winter. The farmer's market is open!
Day one was soggy and slow. But, a sunny second day brought out flocks of people and tons of fresh produce, plants for the garden and even a face-painting booth.
So, what's in season in May in the Midwest?
You'll find lots of fresh greens including kale, arugula and several varieties of lettuce. I also spied Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-88485866243869037742015-05-04T01:00:00.000-05:002015-05-04T01:00:04.405-05:00My Las Vegas Jackpot Moment: Homemade Ice Cream
I hit the big one in Vegas, baby!!
I found a place that makes homemade ice cream while you wait. I'm not into gambling, so for me, indulging in a bowl of made-from-scratch mango ice cream while strolling down the Las Vegas strip was like hitting the jackpot.
Homemade mango ice cream! Photos by Angela Tague
During my random wanderings I stopped by a little shop in the Harrah's Las Vegas Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-60702585932964798992015-04-27T01:00:00.000-05:002015-04-27T01:00:04.186-05:00Is Your Salad Making You Fat?
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Salads aren't always healthy.
Sure a bed of greens and chopped vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals. But, have you ever taken a closer look at all those salad toppings you pile on?
Beware of These 4 Calorie-Heavy Salad Toppings
Croutons: These crispy chunks of dried bread add minimal nutrition and lots of calories to your salad. Instead try adding Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-68794025955433414272015-04-13T01:00:00.000-05:002015-04-13T01:00:00.725-05:00Gluten-Free Food for Life Brown Rice Tortilla Review
I'm always on the lookout for delicious gluten-free bread products. I
was thrilled when my local grocery store started carrying wheat-free,
gluten-free Food for Life Brown Rice Tortillas.
Finally, I could give
corn taco shells and tostadas a rest and enjoy a soft taco or burrito.
But, would the rice flour tortilla be as good as a wheat-based tortilla?
Here's my opinion.
TortillaWhole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-5706525167810709862015-04-06T01:00:00.000-05:002015-04-06T01:00:08.372-05:00Help Me Eat Gluten Free and Vegetarian in Las Vegas
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Next week I'm headed to sunny Las Vegas for the New Media Expo.
Thousands of content creators including bloggers, podcasters, video producers and marketers are gathering to listen to seminars, stroll the exhibit halls and network with potential clients.And I'm nervous as heck.
No, not about the conference or meeting people. I'm not sure what I'm going to eat!I follow a Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-72576961652379622862015-03-30T01:00:00.000-05:002015-03-30T01:00:10.321-05:00Can Honey Cure Seasonal Allergies?
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I’ve heard over and over that if you eat locally produced honey or bee pollen, you can minimize the discomfort from seasonal pollen and tree allergies.
But, is it true?
I decided it was time to put on my researcher hat and dig up some information.
What Honey Can (And Can’t) Do
After doing lots of reading, the honey cure isn’t backed by much credible evidence.
Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-88637154355863557112015-03-23T01:00:00.000-05:002015-03-23T01:00:11.725-05:00What are Leeks?
Sometimes I feel like I'm speaking a foreign language. When my friends or family ask me what I had for lunch, it's not uncommon to describe a dish made with quinoa, lentils, tempeh or even leeks.Then they get quiet -- and remember I'm not a fast-food burger kind of girl.One mysterious green vegetable that's recently wrinkled noses and turned faces quizzical is the almighty leek. It looks like a Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-43927433622296554832015-03-16T01:00:00.000-05:002015-03-16T01:00:00.537-05:00How Lavender Essential Oil Became My Office Mate
I enjoy trying natural health and beauty products.
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Over the past few years I've become a cheerleader for natural oils,
such as coconut, cocoa butter and jojoba, to use as skin moisturizers.
I've also
ventured into taking supplements to boost my energy.
A month or so ago, I was given a free sample of Aromappeal Lavender 100% Pure Essential Oil
from Puritan's Pride toWhole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-72803259435926592372015-03-09T01:00:00.000-05:002015-03-09T08:28:22.295-05:00Behind the Scenes at Whole Foods Living
Recently it dawned on me that I've been sharing healthy tips, ideas, insight and recipes here on Whole Foods Living for 4 1/2 years and I've never taken a step back to tell you who is behind this blog!
So, Hello!!
My name is Angela and I live in Iowa with my husband Andrew and two fur babies, a weimaraner named Belle and a bull terrier mix named Orion. I consider the pups my co-workers since Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-90635923249802611652015-03-02T01:00:00.000-06:002015-03-02T01:00:01.155-06:00My Favorite 100 Calorie Gluten-Free Snacks
Hummus and veggies. Photo credit: Flickr
I like to graze.
A handful of almonds here, an apple there. I'm always snacking on something. But those calories can sure add up quickly, especially when I reach for chocolate!
So today I thought I'd do a fun roundup of some of my favorite 100 calorie (or less) gluten-free snacks to make your next between-meal munching a little bit healthier.
Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-78565486270230500182015-02-23T01:00:00.000-06:002015-02-23T08:17:58.674-06:00Foraging for Your Dinner: Q&A With Alan Muskat
Photo Credit: No Taste Like Home
I've eaten dandelions. Have you?
When I was a tiny tot, my Brownie troop (that's the step before becoming a Girl Scout) ventured into the wilderness and gathered wild edibles, including those robust yellow weeds that most of us wage a war against each spring as we groom our lawns.
Fast forward thirty years or so, and foraging is again back on my radar.
Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-47682593711544143672015-02-16T01:00:00.000-06:002015-02-16T13:15:06.320-06:00Review: Everyday Gluten-Free Cookbook by Camilla V. Saulsbury
I've followed a gluten-free diet since the end of 2011.
My last stomach-churning meal was Thanksgiving, complete with a fluffy glutinous roll, classic green bean casserole topped with crispy onions battered in wheat flour and a green salad drizzled with creamy salad dressing containing barley malt as a thickener.
After that, I decided to get serious about being healthier and allowing Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-31392365607651006342015-02-09T01:00:00.000-06:002015-02-09T01:00:10.512-06:004 Healthy Additions to Your Favorite Valentine's Day Cookie Recipe
I love cookies. It's really no secret.
Sprinkle nuts atop cookies! Photo Credit: Flickr
I think the key to sticking with a healthy diet is by having treats on special occasions. (And, by making them just a bit healthier than usual!)
Give your favorite cookie recipe a healthy makeover this weekend for Valentine's Day.
Here are four of my favorite ways to make cookies pack a nutritional
Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-83442274431999382472015-02-02T01:00:00.000-06:002015-02-02T01:00:00.230-06:00My 3 Favorite Gluten-Free Breads
Canyon Bakehouse bread makes great sandwiches.
Just because I follow a gluten-free diet doesn't mean I no longer eat bread.
I simply choose brands made without wheat, barley, rye or other glutinous grains. Here's my three favorite gluten-free bread products!
For Toasting...
I've tried many loaves of gluten-free bread, and by far my favorite for toasting is Udi's Whole Grain Bread. Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-58037606092390638872015-01-26T01:00:00.000-06:002015-01-26T01:00:02.487-06:00Nutritionist Brad Kloss Talks Milk, Protein and Exercise
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If you haven't thought about drinking milk since the days of tiny cartons in the lunch food line, listen up.
Today on the blog we have expert insight from nutritionist and health club owner, Brad Kloss. He's the nutrition guru behind FitPro, a lactose-free natural protein shake backed by Super-Middleweight Champion of the World and celebrity fitness trainer, Danny Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-44604811933278349192015-01-19T01:00:00.000-06:002015-01-19T01:00:00.747-06:00Trying the 'Reboot With Joe' Juicing Challenge
I'm a sucker for a good documentary. And, if it's about food, health or nutrition, I'm all over it.
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One of my favorite movies is Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead from Joe Cross. The other night I noticed there was a new (2014) "Part 2" available on Netflix. I queued it up and watched, mesmerized.
I just love what healthy eating and nutrition can do for people.
Then I Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-37587220766878569062015-01-12T01:00:00.000-06:002015-01-12T01:00:00.821-06:00Sometimes You Should Eat Weird Things
Purple carrots on my salad. Photo by Angela Tague
By my friends' standards, I'm an adventuresome eater.
I don't think twice about putting quinoa, tempeh and flax seeds in my grocery cart.
But for me, those are normal weekly groceries.
So, I get really excited when *I* find something truly unique at the grocery store. A few weeks ago my favorite supermarket expanded their organic Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740288822262893276.post-22025732367355745462015-01-05T01:00:00.000-06:002015-01-05T01:00:00.192-06:00Getting Healthy in 2015: Here's What Worked for Me
Do your New Year's resolution ideas involve getting healthier? Losing weight? Cutting out junk food?
You've come to the right blog to help you along your journey.
I've battled yo-yo weight loss (and gains!) for longer than I can remember. Thankfully in 2014 I made changes that helped me reach my healthy goal weight and feel better on a day-to-day basis.
So, I'm happy to share! It's no secret:Whole Foods Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867006812465672209noreply@blogger.com0