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Yesterday I was watching a show on weight loss and they mentioned ‘negative calorie foods’. What came to my mind is what I teach in my Love Your Body Program, my clean eating and weightloss program, that you don’t need to be hungry to lose weight if you eat the right foods. By eating some of these ‘negative… Read More
Baked steel cut oats aren’t new but may be my newest favorite way to may breakfast oats. Full of antioxidants, fiber and protein, it’s a great way to start your day. Read More
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen for 2016 Are you trying to eat cleaner? Are you worried about pesticide residue on your fruits and veggies? The Dirty Dozen 12 + fruits and vegetables are considered to have the highest pesticides residue when tested by USDA – even when they were washed and, in some… Read More
How Monday’s Can Help You Stay Fit How Mondays Can Help You Stay Fit Are you having trouble sticking to your health goals? You’re not the only one. Often times, our motivation level can vary greatly from day to day which makes achieving health goals difficult. Some days are easy to get through, while others… Read More
How to Make Quinoa Pizza Crust No need to save pizza night for a “splurge” night! Give our protein- and fiber-packed quinoa pizza crust a try. Not only is it a great gluten-free option, but it also makes for a more nutritious, cleaner slice than the store-bought versions. Quinoa Pizza Crust Makes: One 9-inch pizza crust… Read More
Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free Chickpea Salad Sometimes you just come across a delicious recipe you just have to share. This is one of them (thanks Oh She Glows): Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free chickpea salad recipe. The mashed chickpeas create a texture very similar to flaked chicken and the sauce gets a boost from… Read More
3 Pregnancy Tips from Jenn Brown For all you moms out there. Listen up as sports broadcaster Jenn Brown shares her favorite pregnancy tips to stay healthy and happy. Find a good quality prenatal vitamin and take it every day – it’s nutritional science, not rocket science. Be sure they are safe, effective, science based. USANA BabyCare… Read More
Vegan Chickpea Meatballs in Creamy Curry Cashew Sauce By Ripe Life Yield 4 servings Ingredients For the chickpea meatballs: 2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 1/2 zucchinis, shredded 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt… Read More
Cucumber, Tomato, Avocado Salad From Buzz Feed. Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Ingredients: 1 English cucumber 4 Roma tomatoes 3 ripe avocados ½ red onion ¼ cup cilantro Juice of 1 lemon Salt and black pepper to taste 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Directions: 1. Place sliced cucumber, tomatoes, avocados, onion, and cilantro in a… Read More
Weekday Meals Made Easy When your kitchen time is limited, go-to recipes for healthy options can make the difference between nutritious feast and take-out famine. These three recipes satisfy your taste buds while nourishing your soul. Hearty Lentil Soup (Adapted from Whole Foods Recipes) A great source of plant-based protein that fills you up, lentils… Read More
Vegan meatballs and zoodles recipe to add to your recipe book. You will be amazed by the hearty taste of these vegan meatless meatballs! These meatless meatballs are packed with flavor, fiber and protein! A great way to sneak more veggies into yours and your family’s diet! Vegan Meatballs and Zoodles From FoodMatters.tv INGREDIENTS 1/2… Read More
Cortisol 101 + 8 Tips to Lowering Cortisol Naturally Cortisol is known as the stress hormone but it is also a life sustaining adrenal hormone essential to the maintenance of homeostasis. It’s released during the body’s “fight or flight” response to a physical danger. Physical threats Cortisol prepares the body for physical danger by releasing glucose into the… Read More
This is a definetly a power breakfast (or lunch or dinner actually). If you love avocado and eggs like I do, this Baked Eggs in Avocado recipe is for you. Avocados also act as “nutrient boosters” by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients (such as alpha-and beta-carotene and lutein) from foods that are eaten… Read More
Studies show when our mind is tuned out during mealtime, the digestive process may be 30% to 40% less effective, have us bloat and interupt weight loss! Here are 6 tips to master mindful eating. Read More
I like to search the web for great health & wellness content to share with you. This article is shared with permission from our friends at What’s Up USANA. We’ve all heard the saying: treat your body like a temple, meaning to be mindful of what you put into it, because you only get one.… Read More
What’s the #1 Thing You Can Do To Improve Your Health and Boost Your Energy? The number one thing you can do today to improve your health and boost your energy is eat leafy greens. This simple act has powerful implications. In his book, Integrative Nutrition, author Joshua Rosenthal describes it this way: “Greens help build… Read More
These roasted crunchy chickpeas are a wonderful snack for the entire family and great to serve to guests (they’ll think you slaved for hours). Chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans, are full of nutrition and are a great source of fiber, protein and iron among others things – and these your body need to function properly. The… Read More
Here’s a delicious good morning green smoothie from my Love Your Body Challenge™ to get you ready for your day. Balanced with the important macronutrients protein, good carbs, fiber and a healthy amount of fat to make it a breakfast meal not just another high sugar, fat or calories smoothie. 1 MEAL serving. Ingredients: 1… Read More
Image from I Am Avocado Avocado egg salad – who would’ve known the combination of egg, a great protein, and avocado, a healthy fat, is probaly one of the greatest food combination I’ve seen in a long time. When I saw this recipe from I Am Avocado, I was thrilled. I’ve taken it and lightened up the… Read More
THE LINK BETWEEN NUTRITION & MENTAL HEALTH (TedX) We are what we absorb. A key message in this must-watch Ted Talk from Julia J Pucklidge, PhD. This is one clinical psychologist who wants to make a difference by showing us how significant the link between nutrition and mental health is! “Not one study shows that… Read More
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