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9 Ways People with Disabilities Can Make Meal Planning Part of Their Lives
Meal planning sounds like it’s something that could be overwhelming. Maybe you are interested in learning more about it but just don’t know where to start. You may be wondering what meal planning is and how you can make it part of your life. This post will give you nine tips on how to get…
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Hello From the Healthy Living with a Disability Blog
Welcome to the journey that is healthy living with a disability. Some people may feel like living a healthy lifestyle and being healthy despite having a disability is an impossible accomplishment. I am here to tell you that it is totally an achievable goal for anyone who wants to take the time to plan and…
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Pork Fried Rice
Who doesn’t love takeout food. What’s even better is when you can create your favorite take out at home. Here’s my recipe for Pork Fried Rice. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as me and my family do. Ingredients 1 turn of olive oil 1 lb. pork for stir fry 1 tablespoon onion…
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Coditos (Spanish Macaroni Salad)
Macaroni salad is a wonderful side dish that is mostly popular during summertime barbecues. It’s also very popular at Puerto Rican family get togethers. You can add any variations of vegetables you’d like or switch out the mayonnaise for Ranch dressing to make it your own. Either way this is a showstopper at any party…
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Zuppa Toscana
This is a dish I love to try when it’s on the menu at different Italian restaurants so, I decided to create my own version at home, and it was easier than I thought it would be. I used mild Italian sausage without the casing but, you could also use the hot variety or even…
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White Rice
This is a basic white rice recipe you can serve on the side of soup or with beans. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 teaspoon of salt 2 cups of white long grain rice 4 cups of water Directions: In a 3 quart pot, add the rice, olive oil, salt and water. Turn the…
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Spanish Chicken Stew (Asopao)
This is a recipe from my childhood that I have decided to reinvent. You can use bone in chicken thighs instead of boneless, but the cook time would have to be increased to make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly. Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs 32-36 oz water 2 ½ Tablespoons of Adobo…
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Split Pea and Ham Soup Recipe
This is one of the first recipes I decided to learn when I was younger. It takes an hour and ten minutes to cook because it’s being made from scratch and the peas need time to soften and combine with the liquid, but it is worth the time it takes so that you can get…
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Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon Recipe
This is a quick and easy recipe that’s very healthy as well. It was one of the first recipes I attempted to cook when I was younger, and I’m thrilled to share it here with you. There are also many different side dishes you can pair it with, and I share two ideas below. Ingredients:…
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Taco Soup Recipe
This is one of my family’s favorite meals that is quick to get on the dinner table and warm you up on a chilly night. It’s also hearty and a healthy way to enjoy the taste of tacos in a bowl. You could also substitute beef broth for the chicken broth if that’s what you…
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Five Ways to Improve Your Health and Wellness in the New Year
The New Year is upon us once again. Part of the reason this blog exists is to shine a light on how individuals with disabilities can focus on their health and wellness. So many times, people outside of the disability community falsely believe that individuals with disabilities must be unhealthy or not care about their…
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Contributions of Special Olympics to the Disability Community and Beyond.
Since the Special Olympic World Games are set to begin this weekend in Berlin, I started thinking about the origins of the Special Olympics and different contributions the organization has made toward the advancement of improving the lives of people with disabilities throughout the years. It also got me thinking of how its founder and…