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Formerly The Raw Project - Running on a Healthy Vegan Diet

Healthy Hacks

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I am a bit out of it today, I had a long dental appointment yesterday I’ve been putting off for awhile to finally get old work re-done and having an achy mouth and not being able to enjoy certain foods since has made me a little cranky. But that’s temporary and I’m thankful to finally get this over with and not need to face anything like this for a long time! I think that plus the triple-heat has been a little deflating this week, so it’s a good thing I’ve had leftovers to use up for simple meals. Like using leftover black beans and rice over greens and topped with fresh corn.

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And leftover jicama salad from our Memorial Day gathering with vegan bacon bits and oil free balsamic dressing.

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Before my dental appointment, I had to enjoy popcorn since it would be awhile before I could again! One of my favorite low calorie healthy hacks for air-popped popcorn is to spritz a blend of apple cider vinegar and tamari for a light “salt and vinegar” snack that’s oil free.

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After the appointment I created a simple oil-free tofu stir fry seasoned to taste with more tamari, apple cider vinegar, and sriracha.

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And had to share carrot and sweet pepper nibbles with my favorite lap buddy.

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Aw, again I am so happy Friday is almost here and I hope it’s a great Friday for everyone!

Comments

  1. I’m so glad it’s Friday too! That is such a great idea to mix ACV and tamari to spray on popcorn! I would never have thought of that! And since it’s just a spritz I’m sure the popcorn doesn’t get all soggy.

    I’m actually co-hosting Healthy Vegan Fridays with Kimmy now and I bet other people might like to see your healthy hack if you have the time to link up. You always make such great dressings, smoothies, and stir fries too. :)

    • Thanks on the popcorn, it’s not soggy at all and adds a nice savory and tangy flavor.

      Sure, I’d love to participate in the link up – thanks!

  3. You healthy popcorn hack is so smart! I used to spritz mine with braggs amino acids and top it with nooch, but I never thought to switch things up and add vinegar to the mix. It sure wouldn’t hurt me to cut down on the sodium a bit. I’ll have to try that next time.

    • Thanks and Bragg’s amino acids are good too, but the vinegar adds a delicious, light tangy flavor while not making it soggy.

  4. Yum your day of eats looks so good! That is a great idea for the popcorn! i always sprinkle mine with sea salt and black pepper but it doesn’t really stick because I don’t use oil.