Food and Nutrition Blog by Mackenzie Burgess
Banana bread is a classic treat I grew up eating often whenever we had a few browned bananas left. Although nothing can quite top my mom’s made-with-love banana bread, I decided to develop this banana bread recipe to create a healthier, protein-packed twist on the classic loaf. Never throw away your brown bananas, people! Instead, […]
Eating fish twice a week is the magic number for health but sometimes it can seem like a daunting task to prepare a nice seafood meal. Luckily, this nut-crusted salmon takes just 5 minutes to whip up and is on the table in under 30 minutes! This recipe is a spin off of my Walnut-Crusted […]
Ahh, the warm summertime breeze, friends and family gathered together, and the sizzle of fresh meat and vegetables hitting the grill–there’s nothing quite like it. If you’re looking for an easy and delicious dinner to serve up at your next meal or cookout… you’ve come to the right place. Chicken, asparagus and lemon are basically […]
Have you ever heard of the flavor umami before? If you haven’t– it is a game changer. Umami is a category of taste–just like sweet, sour, salt and bitter. It is described as the savory taste (aka indescribable yumminess). More technically speaking, umami corresponds to glutamate, a type of amino acid, that is present in […]
Thai food has been one of my favorite cuisines to cook lately. The cuisine utilizes tons of fresh items like herbs, garlic, ginger, and lime. It is also fun to play around with more unique ingredients like fish sauce, curry paste, and tamarind paste. Small amounts of these ingredients go a long way with adding […]
I received free samples of GoGo squeeZ and Peatos mentioned in this post. All opinions are my own, I never feature a brand that I don’t love! When it comes to activities like sports, hiking, backpacking, or working out– it’s important to stay fueled appropriately. In particular, carbohydrates and protein are important for sustaining physical […]
