The reason behind T's Organic Hot Sauce is to create a sauce that combines the right amount of heat for all of those true chili heads like myself with a ton of flavor. So even those who order the mild sauces can still appreciate it. (in the smallest amounts of course)
I started the T's Hot Sauce company in October 2009 but my love of hot sauce goes back to childhood. In February 2009 I received a hot sauce kit for Valentines Day. I must have been shot with an arrow from the spicy cupid because the first batch came out tasting better than any hot sauce I had ever had. I basically took all of my favorite fresh organic ingredients and tossed them in a bottle. The rest is history.
I currently hand select organic peppers from local Southern Californian Farmer's Markets. My ultimate goal is to operate a GREEN pepper farm and manufacturing plant. Not only is T's Hot Sauce a delight for your taste buds but it's great for the earth as well.
10% of the net proceeds from the green sauce will go to a green fund!
10% of the net proceeds from the red sauce will go to the Red Cross! And
10% of the net proceeds from the yellow sauce will go to the fight against cancer!
Diane Hart-Executive Editor for Oxygen Magazine
The all-American meal is a hamburger, fries and a coke or a shake, averaging over 1200 calories. McDonald's revolutionized fast food, introducing a way to eat food without knives, forks or plates. Eating out at any restaurant causes problems, not just menus from the drive through. There are hidden calories in every menu, and making simple swaps on dishes can save hundreds of calories. Pick It Kick It shows what simple picks, kick the calories on some of America’s most popular menus.
“Portion control is key,” says author Diane Hart. “Choose smarter foods (and less of them) and you’ll bust fat without even knowing it.”
Since the 1970’s, portion sizes in restaurants have increased up to five times. And, with the USDA reporting a 22 percent increase of added fats and oils, Americans are getting more than they pay for.
Follow these 10 tips to ‘know the skinny’ at any restaurant:
Stick to restaurants known for their healthy food options
To cut down on fat intake, order low-fat salad dressing on the side, and then dip your fork between bites to get the flavor without the extra fat
To cut calories while keeping taste and nutrition, mix your OJ and other fruit juices with equal amount of mineral water, plain water or seltzer and give the other half to your dining partner
Avoid bagels and muffins: Portion sizes have doubled in size and calories over the years, while muffins contain the bad stuff
Swap artificial sweeteners for honey, a half-teaspoon worth is just the right sweetness
Takes up to 20 minutes for food to digest: chew food thoroughly and slow down
Don’t “save your calories” by skipping meals: Not only will you slow down your metabolism, but you will be famished by the meal and most likely overeat
Anything “creamed,” “scalloped,” “au gratin,” “sautéed” or “breaded” is most likely loaded with fat: Go for “smoked,” “barbecued,” “roasted,” “grilled” or “broiled”
Buffet-Style Dining: Avoid it but tips if you must-Do an initial walk around and find vegetables and other clean etc., next get the small plate and load up on the proteins and other clean foods. Watch out for sauces and fried foods, skip breads and pastas
Portion control: Most people underestimate the calories in a meal by 150 to 400 calories; box off half of your meal for leftovers, less calories and two meals out of one saves money
Diane Hart says, “Eating right doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive – it is a simple matter of making the right choices and that comes from knowing what foods are better than others.”
About Pick It Kick It:
In Pick It Kick It, Hart makes eating right easy by revealing over 1000 simple food substitutions that will help you slim down just by making a better choice. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks – all meals are represented. But perhaps most notable are the 100’s of fast-food options from the most popular restaurants, ensuring that even those who suffer from hectic time constraints can reap the benefits of healthy eating. For those who can make it to their kitchen, Pick It Kick It provides 48 delicious and low-fat recipes that are easy to prepare and pack tons of flavor. Readers will also get loads of insider information on superfoods that rev metabolism and fight disease, top calorie-cutting tips, how to eat for increased energy and how to avoid marketing traps and decode nutritional labels.
About the Author:
Diane Hart is the Executive Editor for Oxygen Magazine and is Editor In chief of Oxygen’s Special Issue Publications. She has worked in the Health & Fitness filed for numerous years and her work has been featured in top magazines and newspapers. Hart is a certified personal trainer and believes in the lifelong health and weight maintenance benefits of combining clean eating with regular exercise such as weight training.
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