Food and Nutrition Blog by Mackenzie Burgess
Anyone else feel like life is just a bit too busy sometimes? I know lately I’ve found myself running from place to place, working late nights, and sleeping a little less than I should. During the weekdays, it’s easy to get caught up in the madness and not take time to nourish our bodies with […]
So you want to know what the secret ingredient is, right? First, can I tell you a secret? I used to HATE tomatoes. I would be that person who would pick the tomatoes off my salad, immediately write off anything with tomatoes on a menu and despise any tomato-based soup and not be into the […]
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 […]
Are you a kale-hater? Well this recipe might just turn you into a kale-lover. This is a recipe that I’ve prepared at several cooking demonstrations (see below) and have surprisingly turned skeptics into believers. The mix between the sweet pineapple, strawberry, and kale makes for the perfect, slightly-sweet smoothie combo. The layering of the pink […]
Okay, so I have a little secret to tell. If I don’t pack snacks with me for the day, I get what I like to call “hangrxiety”. Hungry, angry, and anxious. Never a good combo. That’s why these energy bites are my go-to snack to pack. Filled with amazing protein and fiber–they are the perfect […]
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 […]