Luna Regina
Expertise
Healthy Recipes, Culinary Skills, Kitchen Improvement
- Luna is the founder of HealthyRecipes101.com, a platform that offers nutritionist-approved recipe ideas and meal plans.
- She also founded HealthyKitchen101.com, a trusted source of information on kitchen tools and accessories to support home cooks in their culinary endeavors.
- Luna co-authored a cookbook titled "Healthy Eating 101: 45 Effortless Recipes to Step up Your Diet Game" with Kelli McGrane, RDN.
Experience
Luna is a writer and author who dedicates her career to empowering home cooks and making cooking effortless for everyone. Her insights on healthy eating and kitchen improvement have been featured on Forbes, CNN, Business Insider, Bustle, Eat This Not That, iBT, Yahoo!, AP, and MSN. She also sponsored the Luna Regina Healthy Eating Scholarship for college students, an initiative that promotes healthy lifestyle choices among young adults.
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Stories By Luna Regina
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Fried eggs are ripe for variations. If you're looking for a spicy kick, buffalo sauce will do just the trick. It only adds a few minutes to your morning.
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If you're using reusable pods in your Nespresso machine, there are a few pointers to get right. One of them is picking the optimal grind size to fill your pods.
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In the summer, potato salads are all the rage - however, there's one type of potato people tend to overlook. For a sweeter kick, use this specific tater.
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Garlic bread always hits the spot, but when picking a store-bought variety, some are way better than others. Find out why this Texas toast ranks on top.
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When it comes to making homemade sushi, some fish is better suited for raw consumption than others - and cod is not one of the recommended types. Here's why.
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If you've visited a Starbucks recently, you may have noticed that it's a lot harder to grab a straw. So, why are straws sometimes kept behind the counter now?
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If you don't own a quality coffee grinder, you might be tempted to get creative. But there's one kitchen tool you should never use to grind your coffee beans.
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Ordering a drink at Starbucks can be daunting, especially if you're deviating from the main menu. Here's how to streamline the process and order like a pro.
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In the case of fried chicken, carbonation involves adding a carbonated drink to your batter to lighten its texture, resulting in perfectly crispy chicken.
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If you find yourself with an abundance of lemons, you can actually freeze them whole. Here's how to do it properly and what to do with them after.
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Cleaning your oven can be a heck of a hassle, especially when it comes to hard-to-reach corners. You can make things easier using your toothbrush.
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Cooking food in an oven bag has a whole variety of advantages, not least that it reduces the clear up afterwards. Find out how to use them and why they work.
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From bacon to chorizo, scrambled eggs can be paired with almost anything. For a textural boost, add refried beans to your next set of scrambled eggs.
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It's an ingredient that often flies under the radar -- but modified potato starch has a plethora of uses in our daily lives. Here's all about it.
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If you're looking for ways to give your fried rice a kick, look no further than gochujang. The Korean condiment is perfect for packing a punch.
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Food safety is key when preparing any meat. If you're making pork chops in particular, there's one simple trick to keep in mind when estimating doneness.
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Starbucks has quite the coffee collection, and it can be enticing to order something small alongside your drink. However, there's one item you should avoid.
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You certainly don't need a runny mess spoiling your cookies after whiling away hours baking them, and this is how you avoid that at all costs.
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Not blooming your cocoa powder is a big blunder when cooking with chocolate. There, however, is another blunder waiting in the wings if not vigilant.
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There are more gluten-free cereals available now than ever before, but that doesn't mean they're all winners. You're going to want to avoid this one.
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MSG may not be widely loved, but it can do a lot to enhance a dish's taste. Add a little to your barbecue rubs and sauces for enhanced flavor.
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Aperol spritz is a summertime classic, but this fruity twist offers a whole new take. Adding apple cider transforms this cocktail with minimal effort.
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A fruit salad makes for a light and refreshing summer meal, and a rich chocolate balsamic vinaigrette can add some delicious depth of flavor.
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The best part about cooking anything is having leftovers to enjoy at a later time. But how do you reheat a frozen cooked steak in a way that's tasty?
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Making a pie from scratch takes a lot of effort - luckily canned pie filling saves the day. Upgrade it with a few cubes of butter and thank us later.
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A chicken sandwich is great as is, but it can be even better if you swap the buns out for some waffles. Add your favorite toppings and condiments, and voila.
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Hot dogs are the perfect summer bite, but if you're looking for a low-carb alternative, consider opting for this light and crisp wrapping instead.