Southern manners always preached to us that it was never good to waste food. "People are starving in Africa!" Some derivative of this was most likely passed across dinner tables in an effort to make children clean their plates of vegetables. Vegetables that we still refuse to eat even in our 30's. (Turns out whether we ate all the food in front of us had nothing to do with the mortality rate of the Mother Land's inhabitants). But food does cost money that those of us struggling now know the value of!
The basics you'll need to make any yummy mashed broccoli concoction:
Have fun with however you want to experiment with your version of mashed broccoli and be sure to comment on any suggestions or additions you included!
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Countdowns are the best, right? The countdown to Friday. The countdown to your next vacation. The one leading up to the next Marvel masterpiece! All amazing! But one countdown takes the cake for those of us who work out daily and adhere to a diet — the countdown to your official cheat meal! It's the time where calories, carbs, and/or sugar intake aren't counted. This day could not come any sooner! But before you dive into that entire pizza, here are a few tips on how to handle your future cheat meals. 1. Eat at a Table.Do not head to your couch, or God forbid, your bed! The chairs at tables allow for better posture, and therefore, better digestion. You're also more likely to just fall asleep on your couch or in bed after you've wrapped up some extra calories and fat. 2. Share!3. Have a Cheat Meal on a Workout Day.Inevitably, we have a day off from our workouts. Do not also make that the day your cheat meal occurs. It's a recipe for disaster! Working out energizes your metabolism, and you're going to need your metabolism working on all cylinders if a full plate of chicken parm is on the menu for your cheat meal. 4. Water + Protein.The age-old adage of having a glass of water before a meal also applies to eating the protein on your plate first! The water and protein will fill you up quicker and you'll be less likely to overindulge on whatever grain, pasta, or bread accompanies your meal. 5. Actually Enjoy Your Meal Choice!Remember while you should enjoy the hell out of your cheat meal, you should never overindulge. Do not completely ruin your week's worth of hard work.
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