Natasha's Kitchen

How Much Protein In a Banana? | Protein By Size?

ByNatasha February 17, 2026 A medium banana has about 1.3 g of protein, with a little more in larger bananas and a little less in smaller ones. Bananas get labeled as a “carb food,” so people are often surprised that they have any protein at all. They do.

Can You Eat Potatoes On The Mediterranean Diet? | Smart Ways To Fit Them?

ByNatasha February 17, 2026 Yes—potatoes can fit, especially when boiled or baked and paired with veggies, olive oil, and beans or fish in steady portions. Potatoes get a weird reputation. One day they’re “comfort food.” The next day they’re treated like they don’t belong in a healthy pattern. The Mediterranean way of eating is less rigid than that.

How To Broil Steak In An Electric Oven | Steakhouse Crust?

ByNatasha February 17, 2026 Place steak 4–6 inches from top heat, flip once, and pull it 10°F under target since it keeps climbing while it rests. Broiling is the closest thing an electric oven has to a grill. The top element throws intense radiant heat straight down, so the surface browns fast while the center stays juicy. The catch… Read More How To Broil Steak In An Electric Oven | Steakhouse Crust Guides

Can You Do Baked Potatoes In a Slow Cooker? | Slow Spud Plan?

ByNatasha February 17, 2026 Slow-cooked whole potatoes come out fluffy when you start them warm, keep them dry, and finish with a short high-heat crisp. Baked potatoes don’t need an oven.