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April 2015

6 Ways to Change to a Low Sodium Diet

Salt just wakes up the flavors of other food, so when your doctor says you have to start restricting your sodium intake you may feel like your favorite foods are doomed to “blahville” from here on out. The foods we usually eat, especially in restaurants and other convenience foods, are so cloaked in salt that we’re out of touch with their natural flavors. It is hard to think of holding back on the salt shaker to season food.

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Welcome to Tucson

There's no shortage of events that draw crowds to Tucson—the city's famed Gem and Mineral Show, sporting events like the PGA or Tour de Tucson, and a multitude of other leisurely gatherings and professional conventions.

Whatever the reason, one thing is certain, once you've made the journey you'll want to spend as much time enjoying your visit and not worrying about meals as possible. As one of Tucson's premier personal chefs, I'm excited to offer my healthy and delicious meals for your short-term professional or recreational visits.

You needn't be a long-term resident to experience the benefits of Chef Maggie's services, including:

Planning meals for you to approve in advance
Close attention to your dietary requirements and restrictions
Navigating local grocery stores for fresh, healthy ingredients

I can also package up each meal with special, easy-to-follow heating instructions.
Or—depending on your meal and where you're staying—I can cook in-house for you, leaving your kitchen cleaner than when I arrived.

Most importantly, I take care of providing you with an excellent Tucson culinary experience so you can spend more time enjoying yourself in the beautiful Sonoran Desert.

Are Sugar Substitutes Really Safe?

Americans have developed quite a sweet tooth over the past 100 years, particularly from 1970 on. People try to trim their calorie budget in a number of ways, but perhaps the most popular way these days is by cutting sugar. Sugar substitutes, also called non-nutritive sweeteners, have replaced fat reduction as a trend of dieting.

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Five Ways to Achieve Healthier Hair, Nails and Skin

We tend to think superficially about the appearance of our hair, nails and skin; the “beauty trio”. We become sold on those alluring photos or commercials featuring models that showcase one of more of the “beauty trio” in favor of cosmetics or hair and nail products. Shimmering hair and glowing skin tempt us to rush out and buy the advertised products, hoping they will perform the same miracle for us.

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