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María Felicia’s 2023 New Year Body… Cleanse – Day 11

Day 11 Dried Mango Just as nutritional yeast hits all the umami flavor notes when played on my tongue, dried mango rocks a sweet jam when dancing in my mouth. Remember all the taste indicators we discussed around the 5th flavor classification, umami? Well today, we’re...

María Felicia’s 2023 New Year Body… Cleanse – Day 10

Day 10 Nutritional Yeast   If you’re not vegan, you may not be familiar with the dry yellow flakes, a popular protein-packed and fortified condiment in meatless kitchens — nutritional yeast. Also called “nooch,” nutritional yeast is a necessary staple in the...

María Felicia’s 2023 New Year Body… Cleanse – Day 9

Day 9 Carrot & Celery Sticks   The basics This entry almost seemed too simple, too mundane to include. Carrots and celery? Really? Yes, really. Carrot and celery sticks are kid-favorite, mom-favorite snacks and just plain old family-snacking fun. My kids have...

María Felicia’s 2023 New Year Body… Cleanse – Day 8

Day 8 Almond Butter Plant-based butter protein – smart snacking I am a peanut butter nut! Peanut butter is my preferred snack on any given day. But during the cleanse peanut butter lives on the  “deny” list, because of potential digestion suppressive effects...

6 Cookbooks To Try in the New Year

  If one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2023 is to cook more and rely less on takeout, we have you covered. Below, you’ll find six of 2022’s most popular cookbooks, which will have you eating better, creating memories around family meals and...

María Felicia’s 2023 New Year Body… Cleanse – Day 7

Day 7 Broccoli   Broccoli complemented my salmon meal yesterday. Since there are leftovers there’s plenty on hand for snacking today and a few more days to come. These days, I love broccoli, but I remember a time when I did not care much at all for it.  Correct...

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