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Summer Giveaway – Win $100 Paypal or Amazon Cash

Jul 182017

July 18, 2017 Posted by Alicia Taylor on July 18, 2017 Giveaways 16 Responses »

It’s been a little while since we helped sponsor a giveaway and we decided it’s time again! TaylorLife has joined forces with 9 other fabulous, giveaway-loving, bloggers to give you a chance to win $100. The winner gets to choose whether they’d like to take cold, hard Paypal – or a shopping trip on Amazon!

Spend it on whatever you like. Get that bikini you’ve been working so hard to get into. Buy that Instant Pot that’s all the rage on Pinterest right now. Ooh! Have some real fun! Pay a bill 🙂 If you win, how will you spend the money?

30 minute Oven Baked Shrimp Risotto with Basil and Pecans

Jul 162017

30 minute Oven Baked Shrimp Risotto with Basil and Pecans

I am a creature of comfort and a lazy one at that. Alas, I didn’t relish standing over a hot stove, spooning broth one ladle at a time for almost an hour in the Florida summer. However, my lack of gumption wasn’t going to satisfy my craving. So, I searched the internet for a baked risotto, modified, and experimented till I came with my own southern coastal baked dish of comfort that somewhat resembles a risotto. Unlike most traditional risottos, though, my Oven Baked Shrimp Risotto with Basil and Pecans isn’t high-calorie. I do not use butter or a lot of cheese.

Technically, it’s not an authentic risotto. But it’s still delicious and much less laborious. Not to mention, you have dinner on the table for two in 30 minutes. Take that risotto!

Label This! Understanding the USDA 2017 Nutrition Label Updates

Jul 092017

July 9, 2017 Posted by Alicia Taylor on July 9, 2017 Health Tagged with: nutrition 65 Responses »

Label This! Understanding the USDA 2017 Nutrition Label Updates

Just when you thought you had a grasp on understanding the basic nutrition label, the USDA changes things. Don’t worry, though. The differences make it easier to read and understand the label. The new label takes American eating habits and new dietary research into account, too. A lot changed in the 10+ years since we got our 2006 label. It’s time to update it to reflect new research. It retains its recognizable design but presents information in an easier-to-understand format and includes new details.

I will explain the changes – and some of the reasons why – the USDA made. Also find out when you can expect to see the new label in a store near you.

Healthy Summer Savings – Stock up on Snacks and Essentials Now!

Jun 282017

June 28, 2017 Posted by Alicia Taylor on June 28, 2017 Fashion and Beauty Tagged with: holiday, money saving tips 30 Responses »

Healthy Summer Savings - Stock up on Snacks and Essentials Now!

I love shopping sites like Vitacost. Vitacost offers a wealth of health-related items such as vitamins, natural care products, and earth-friendly home cleaning products. They also carry some of my favorite snacks.

Right now is a great time to stock up for the summer, too, because Groupon has many impressive Vitacost coupons and promo codes. So, you can restock your pantry snacks, your vitamin cabinet, and refill your cleaning cabinet with your favorite products and cash in on some pretty good savings.

Be sure to click the tab to see “Literally Every Single Vitacost Promo Code” for specific brand savings

Best Bar Ever – Delicious Made-to-Order Nutrition Bar

Jun 192017

June 19, 2017 Posted by Alicia Taylor on June 19, 2017 Recipes Tagged with: nutrition, snacks 22 Responses »

Best Bar Ever - Delicious Made-to-Order Nutrition Bar

Let’s play with all cards on the table. Yes, I do try to stay fit and meet my daily step and fitness goals, but at the core, I am lazy. If I do not pro-actively stock healthy convenience snacks, I will grab something unhealthy simply because it is easier than preparing something. Since I am a pescatarian, and only eat fish about twice a week, I prefer to keep high-protein snacks readily available. Some of my favorite high-protein snacks are: Greek Yogurt – I love to add fresh fruit or herbs (Such as this Cilantro Lime Parfait) and a sprinkling of monk fruit to Greek Yogurt. Cheese and nut trays – small, prepared snack trays with fruit, nuts, and a little cheese. Nut butter with whole grain crackers. Hot soymilk with chai tea. Protein Bars Best Bar Ever Real Food Bars Protein and nutrition bars are a staple in our house. [but, wait, there’s more…]

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