{"id":90396,"date":"2013-08-04T08:00:31","date_gmt":"2013-08-04T13:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=90396"},"modified":"2013-07-30T11:24:00","modified_gmt":"2013-07-30T16:24:00","slug":"food-blogger-spotlight-maria-guadagno-from-the-bombshell-blueprint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/food-blogger-spotlight-maria-guadagno-from-the-bombshell-blueprint\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Blogger Spotlight: Maria Guadagno from The Bombshell Blueprint"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"The<\/a>“Live Life in the Body You Love<\/em>.” That’s the motto of Maria Guadagno, creator of The Bombshell Blueprint<\/a><\/strong>. This is not a, “what foods should I eat to lose weight” blog but rather, “what foods should I eat to give my body the fuel for overall physical and mental health, glowing skin and okay, a trimmer waistline too,” blog.<\/p>\n

Packed with vibrant recipes and health tips, Maria, a Certified Health Coach and Natural Food Chef, will give you directions on how to make a delicious dish, then explain why it’s so good for you. Recently, we spoke to the glamorous wellness coach\/foodie about the idea behind The Bombshell Blueprint.<\/p>\n

Why did you start your food blog?<\/strong>\u00a0To show people that healthy food should taste better than good, you just have to know how to prepare it! I also wanted to teach people that food does more than just fulfill our hunger, it can actually change the way we look and feel. I often include a benefits<\/em> section with each recipe outlining what each food does for our skin, health, and energy.<\/p>\n

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How would you describe your approach to eating\/health?<\/strong>\u00a0I follow a whole food, plant-based diet, with tons of vegetables and fruit, as well as whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. I love raw desserts and dark chocolate, and when I do indulge, I make sure it is the best tasting, highest quality ingredients, and I never feel bad about it. No need to feel guilty over food!<\/p>\n

Have you always had an interest in healthy food or did it come later in life?<\/strong>\u00a0My interest in food came later in life. I grew up eating a lot of junk food, and hardly any fruits and vegetables. When I was in high school, my poor eating habits started to show, and my skin was perpetually broken out. When I got to college, a girl mentioned that my skin problems may have something to do with what I was eating, so I changed my eating habits. My skin skin finally cleared up, and ever since, I have been fascinated with the power of food.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite (or a few of your favorites) food\/ingredient to use in the kitchen?<\/strong>\u00a0I love frozen bananas, as they make smoothies deliciously creamy and serve as an excellent base for ice creams. I love turmeric, not only because it’s a healing spice, but it is also has a mild flavor that pairs well with black pepper and cumin. It works well in salads and cooked veggie dishes.<\/p>\n

Has blogging changed the way you view food and cooking?<\/strong> If so, how?<\/strong>\u00a0Blogging has definitely made me place more emphasis on making food look beautiful. I personally like all my food mixed together in a big ugly mess, but that doesn’t look so good on camera, so now I think about how I will present the food.<\/p>\n

Favorite recipe to date?\u00a0Warm & Spicy Kale with Shitake Mushrooms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

What three recipes would you like to share with our readers?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smashed Avocado Greens<\/a><\/strong> – Even people who don’t like kale, greens, or healthy food LOVE this salad. It’s all about the technique!<\/p>\n

Warm & Spicy Lentils<\/a> <\/strong>– Getting your daily fiber intake never tasted so good.<\/p>\n

Ginger Banana Cream with Slivered Almonds<\/a><\/strong> – A dessert so healthy you could have it for breakfast.<\/p>\n

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Maria is featured in our series of spotlights on healthy food bloggers<\/a><\/strong>. Be sure to check back next Sunday to meet another food blogger in our midst.<\/p>\n

Also Read<\/strong><\/p>\n

Food Blogger Spotlight: Two Lazy Gourmet<\/a>s<\/strong><\/p>\n

Food Blogger Spotlight: The Saturday Evening Pot<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Food Blogger Spotlight: May I Have That Recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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