FOOD Archives - Kale and Krunches

06 Mar 2018

My Go-To Salad Dressing

I can't even believe I am posting this as a recipe because it's just so simple! But figured since I get lots of questions about it, might as well have some place to guide everyone back to. Making your own salad dressing is one of the easiest ways to keep your diet and health under control. It seems like a tedious task but if you make a large batch and store it in the fridge for the week, you will be saving yourself from extra calories and excess sugar! I like to go vinaigrette based for dressings but ev[...]

Counting Macros FAQ

About two months ago I let you all know that I would be embarking on a new challenge - counting my macros. I wrote about what macros are and why I am counting them in this post. While I certainly haven't been perfect with my counting, I have learned quite a bit, and more importantly, have been asked tons of questions about the process. I decided to compile a list of questions I've been asked the most but before I answer them, here is a little update on my macro journey. I wish I[...]

5 Meal Prep Staples Every Kitchen Needs

Meal prepping is my second favourite way to keep up my healthy lifestyle all week long. (Working out is number one in case you were wondering). When I have prepared food in my fridge, not only am I making better eating choices at home, but I'm also less inclined to say yes to going out for dinner, brunch or drinks as I don't want my own food to go to waste. Spending a few hours on Sunday or Monday to shop and cook is one of the easiest ways to stay on track, however, the thought of actually meal prep[...]