Let me start off by saying I have been eating too much processed sugar, as I was deciding how long to do it and what exactly to cut, I was inspired to see if anyone was interested in joining, comfort in numbers! I was completely overwhelmed, and super excited, by the response… so now I […]
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On the Go Salads Bringing lunch to work can feel like a chore, it requires planning, getting up early to pack your lunch or remembering to prepare it before you go to be. It needs to be portable and it needs to be exciting, but it also can’t be smelly (you can’t bring odors in
Poor Decisions We all make them, when it comes to love, money, food, and exercise, every single one of us has made a decision or two that is… not as good as it could have been. A new study shows that this is an international phenomenon, and maps of the world show that our food
This is an easy, delicious, spicy cake perfect for fall and winter. Enjoy! Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup canola oil 1/4 cup applesauce 3 Tbsp. almond milk 2 tsp. vanilla 1 Tbsp. flax meal + 3 Tbsp. warm water 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2
5 Super Food Duos Certain super food combinations would increase the benefits enormously . Some food combinations seem like they were meant to work together. By adding duos to your diet a couple of times each week, your going to multiply the overall wellness effect. Top 5 Food Combinations For Better Health 1. Vitamin C
Sweet Potato Salad I love sweet potatoes, and I like them best with salt and pepper or spices, not a big fan of the sweet marshmallow dishes. This recipe is a great find, you can easily double it for more people. Ingredients 1 Large or 2 small sweet potatoes 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise (I used low
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A Tale of Two Meals This is an incredible poster, showing 2 meals and how your body digests them. Sometimes we learn that all the things we have been doing are not the best choices, live, learn, adjust, that’s my motto! Oh, and bring on that bacon! Edited By: Ellie Aug 1st 14
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Raw Cheesecake Here’s how to make it: Ingredients: 2 cups macadamia nuts 1 1/2 cups cashews 1/2 cup pitted dates 1/4 cup dried coconut 6 tablespoons coconut oil melted 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup maple syrup honey or raw agave nectar 1 sun-dried vanilla bean or 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract 3 cups mixed
Clean Banana Bread!! This looks amazing!! I cannot wait to try it 🙂 Clean Banana Bread with Almond Flour 4 C. almond flour 2 C. coconut flour 1 C. dark chocolate chips 1 cup fresh raspberries, dusted with almond flour 1 tsp. sea salt 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder 1/4 C.
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Seasonal Eating I have read several studies lately that eating what’s in season is easier on your digestive system, your metabolism, and your immune system, I put together a short list of late fall super foods that are still good as winter approaches. Enjoy! Apples – full of fiber and antioxidants Kale – low in
Protein Twinkies! This is a truly beautiful thing, a healthy recipe for a twinkie like snack that is great for pre or post workout, or as a treat prior to a big party to keep you from overeating, you can also share these at work!! Cake: ½ cup vanilla brown-rice protein powder 1 cup liquid
In an effort to get more dominant share in the Chinese snack markets, Pepsico, the parent company of Frito-Lay’s snacks is now selling potato chips with a bizarre flavor: Pepsi and Chicken! This new flavor joins some other strange flavors already in the market. Check out the list of top 10 bizarre potato chips flavors
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Fuel Your Body, Pre and Post Workout Yes there are foods that will help your body through the workout, and help restore electrolytes when you are done. Pre workout foods: Eating carbs before training will allow the carbs to be broken down and enter your bloodstream at the time your working out. These carbs will
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I love organizing food by color! It makes me think of a grocery chain called Rainbow Foods, they should do this! Anyway, I saw this great poster about the healthy things in so many white foods, had to share, I hope you enjoy!
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Foods for High Blood Pressure! Making changes to your diet is a proven way to help control high blood pressure. These changes can also help you lose weight and lower your chance of heart diseas and stroke. Below are a few foods that will help you accomplish this goal: Raisins for Blood Pressure! That’s
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Try these healthy snack busters! Full of vitamins and good things! You can add freshly ground black pepper to your carrots. Even you can add different herbs and spices, such as thyme for more flavor. Also note that when you bake the carrots, they shrink in size significantly. So always look for the thickest carrots
This looks and sounds delicious, can’t wait to try it! Ingredients: 2 cloves of garlic 1 small thumb size piece of ginger Juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup of olive oil + ADD 1 tablespoon of honey if you want it sweet! + ADD 1 teaspoon or more of cayenne pepper or chopped chili to
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I want to make this one and the fruit one!! Healthy delicious beautiful treats! For this project, you will need some craft items and plenty of fresh veggies. I used 8″x3″ green styrofoam cone, for a just over 12″ tall finished tree, so the shopping lists will work for this size tree. You can also
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