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3 Easy Ways to Help Increase Your Protein Intake

Posted on November 12, 2020December 8, 2021 by villagecat

Protein is an essential macronutrient that powers our muscles throughout the day. Adequate protein intake is essential for everything, from muscle growth to proper brain functioning. Unfortunately, when we’re rushed or stressed, it can be all too easy to ignore that grilled chicken sitting in the fridge and opt for a rich, carb-filled pasta salad or sandwich instead. Here are a few tips that you can use to help increase your protein intake without feeling deprived.

3 Tips to Order Healthy Takeout

Posted on September 8, 2020 by villagecat

In today’s hectic climate, it can be tough to find time to cook yourself a healthy, delicious meal every morning before heading to work a day on the job. There’s nothing wrong with ordering box lunches in Philadelphia when you don’t have time to cook for yourself — but how can you be sure that you’re choosing the healthiest options possible?

3 Healthy Hacks for Eating at the Airport

Posted on July 21, 2020 by villagecat

One thing that everyone hates about air travel is the food. Airline food is notoriously poor, while food at the airport costs a fortune — and frequently isn’t the best for you. Thankfully, there are a few healthy hacks that you can use to make air travel a little more delicious and nutritious.

3 Meals You Can Make Ahead Of Time

Posted on July 7, 2020October 26, 2020 by villagecat

No matter if you’re an essential worker or a busy parent spending more time with the kids, no one can deny that life is pretty hectic right now. You might not have as much time to cook fresh meals for your family every single night. However, this doesn’t mean that you need to resort to takeout or order family meals to go every evening. Spending just one night preparing one of these easy meals can leave you with a week’s worth of delicious, healthy dinners. Breakfast casserole. Breakfast casseroles are hearty, filling and keep well in a freezer or refrigerator….

3 Five-Ingredient Recipes Perfect for Family Dinner

Posted on June 19, 2020 by villagecat

It’s happened to everyone at some point or another: you come home after a day of work when you realize that you forgot to get everything you need from the grocery store. While you can muster up the energy to head back to the store, know that there are also plenty of delicious dinners you can create with staples you likely already have in your kitchen. Here are a few of our favorite family dinners that only involve five ingredients. Macaroni and cheese. Think that macaroni and cheese from a box is your only option when you haven’t gone grocery…

3 Work Lunches That Keep Well in the Fridge

Posted on June 12, 2020 by villagecat

From hospitals to grocery stores, essential employees are keeping our society running by providing us with the services we need to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re an essential worker, you might find yourself exceptionally busy during this time — which may mean that you’re not able to take your lunch break when you typically do. While ordering a lunch delivery in Philadelphia when you’re on the job can be a delicious option, there are plenty of lunches that can keep exceptionally well in your work fridge. Here are a few delicious options. Pesto pasta. Pesto pasta is delicious…

3 Tips To Make Your Cooking Taste Like a Restaurant Meal

Posted on June 5, 2020 by villagecat

No matter if you’re visiting a fancy seafood restaurant for a romantic reservation with your spouse or you’re simply ordering a quick lunch delivery in Philadelphia while at work, there’s no way to deny that eating out is a treat. Even if you’re a great home cook, you might have noticed that you have trouble replicating your favorite culinary creations when compared to the professional versions. Here are a few quick tips you can use to improve your home cooking. Prepare everything in advance. One secret that professional chefs use all the time in the kitchen? They prepare all of…

Why Can’t We Eat Raw Chicken?

Posted on May 21, 2020April 7, 2022 by villagecat

If you ask your officemates what they’d like for your daily lunch delivery in Philadelphia, chances are high that at least one person will suggest sushi, the Japanese seafood dish traditionally served raw on rice. If you attend a fancy party or celebration, raw tartare or caviar might be on the menu. And when you ask most people how they like their steak done, they’ll claim that cooking the meat to a well-done brown ruins the flavor. Americans regularly consume meat, seafood, and fish raw. If you’ve recently had one of these dishes yourself, you might be wondering: why is…

The 3 Macronutrients Athletes Need and How They Help Your Body

Posted on October 6, 2019October 9, 2019 by villagecat

If you’re an athlete or you’re training athletes, you know that the food you eat has a direct effect on your body. If you’ve got a big game or meet coming up, you’ll want to adjust your diet accordingly. Read on to learn a little bit about the three major macronutrients and how they affect you.

5 Filling Snacks That Can Help You Lose Weight

Posted on July 30, 2019 by villagecat

Summer is officially here — which means if you have an autumn wedding coming up, you might be thinking about fitting into that perfect white dress! As you finalize your guest list and find the perfect banquet hall in Bensalem for your reception, consider snacking on a few of these filling and satisfying snacks!