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RECIPE: A Different Strawberry and Banana Smoothie

This is NOT your average Strawberry & Banana Smoothie! It’s like an ideal lover: Thick and Rich. Yet a delectable dessert, Sweet and Creamy. But it’s protein-packed so it won’t leave you unsatisfied as desserts and lovers often do. In a blender combine: 1/2 cup almond milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup fresh or frozen organic strawberries 1/4 cup gluten-free oats 1/2 frozen peeled banana (if using … Continue reading RECIPE: A Different Strawberry and Banana Smoothie

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RULE: Learn to Like Foods You Don’t Like

I get it. You don’t like brussels sprouts, farro seems foreign, and why would anyone order seaweed salad? To my astonishment, there are tons of foods I am now LOVING that I wouldn’t have even tried on a ‘triple-dog-dare’ a few years ago.  That’s because a few years ago I thought I knew what I liked and didn’t like. Don’t we all have periods in … Continue reading RULE: Learn to Like Foods You Don’t Like

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RANT: Serving Sizes = Palm of your hand

It’s just RUDE for an ice cream carton to report the calories in a serving size of 1/2 cup! Has anyone in the history of ice cream EVER eaten just 1/2 cup?  Sure there are the food-abstainers and platinum-will-powered folk who would never DREAM of ingesting ice cream. But for those of who so enjoy this chilly, creamy, delicious treat, HAVE ANY OF YOU EVER … Continue reading RANT: Serving Sizes = Palm of your hand

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RECIPE: Banana and Basil Smoothie

My husband, who receives my smoothie experiments each morning on our way out to work, actually stopped in his tracks and said “Mmmm, what’s in this one? That is delicious!” Which surprised me because I had really just thrown in the produce that was 1 day away from rotting in out fridge! But that’s the beauty of juicing and smoothie mash-ups! Most of the time … Continue reading RECIPE: Banana and Basil Smoothie

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RECIPE: Citrus and Cucumber Health Kick Smoothie

Have you been starting your day with a quick healthy fix? I have and I feel great! Smoothies are a delicious, easy way to sneak vegetables in to your diet.  I like this “Health Kick” smoothie especially if I feel allergies or a cold coming on.  The cayenne usually power kicks my symptoms in 24-48 hours. Hi-yah! In a blender mix: 1 cucumber 1 clementine … Continue reading RECIPE: Citrus and Cucumber Health Kick Smoothie

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RECIPE: Nice Cream Milkshake

I scream and dream of ice cream.  In fact, I just polished off a pint , with little help, last night.  Not ideal I know, but it was all natural.  (Plus, do as I say, not as I do, right?) Thankfully, I have this healthy, easy recipe to curb the ice cream cravings: In a blender combine: 1 cup ice 1 can Lite Organic Coconut … Continue reading RECIPE: Nice Cream Milkshake

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RECIPE: Corn and Cumber Salad (or Salsa)

This Dish is super easy, colorful, and healthy. It’s delicious atop a bed of greens, as a chutney on fish, as a salsa with chips, or all by itself!  Serve at room temperature or cold.  Great to whip up in a flash if you need a quick dish for a party, for your self or for your kids! Mix together 1 can organic corn 1 … Continue reading RECIPE: Corn and Cumber Salad (or Salsa)

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RANT: Stop Skin Break Outs!

I suffered (and still do) with annoying acne breaks outs most of my life I have tried birth control, antibiotics, topicals, retinA, regular facials, topical bat feces (just kidding, but I felt like I had tried everything!) Finally a Naturopath told me what I kinda’ already knew: Your skin is a filter and when the organs (liver, kidneys and bowels) that normally do your filtering (of … Continue reading RANT: Stop Skin Break Outs!

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RECIPE: Salmon and Goat Cheese Appetizer

Got a party to hit and don’t know what to bring? Or hosting a roof-top or backyard BBQ and want to bring your A-game and keep the menu healthy, but only have 3 minutes to spend on an app? Have I got the recipe for you. You ready? start your timer… You need: 2-4 oz Store bought, pre-packaged wild Alaskan salmon 3-6 oz of prepackaged … Continue reading RECIPE: Salmon and Goat Cheese Appetizer

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RULE: 5 Ways toTravel Smart

I get it. It’s hard to eat right when you travel. But is it? Or do we simply succumb  to convenience and temptation, buying something in a rush at the airport or ordering 3 courses because “work is paying for it”.  Sure, eating out healthfully, whether for business or pleasure, can be tricky.  But if you PLAN AHEAD, you don’t have to pork out when … Continue reading RULE: 5 Ways toTravel Smart

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RECIPE: Berry and Celery Smoothie

If you haven’t noticed, I’ve really been in to smoothies lately. In fact I start every day with one.  It’s an easy, simple way to get in your greens and protein and kick start your healthy day! This is my favorite go to smoothie right now…as always tweak it to what you like, what’s in season, or whats on sale! 1 cup milk of choice … Continue reading RECIPE: Berry and Celery Smoothie

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RANT: GBOMBS Fight Cancer

“Everything causes cancer” Have you heard or said this phrase? Yes Cancer is on the rise, despite millions of dollars of research, every year rates increase.  Said differently, more people get cancer EVERY YEAR even though we raise money, run races, invent drugs, and wear pink ribbons. Funny how many of the products we buy with pink ribbons on them actually have cancer causing ingredients … Continue reading RANT: GBOMBS Fight Cancer

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RECIPE: Berry Blast Smoothie

Start your day with 2 veggies and 1 fruit serving already in the tummy. I’ve got 2 syllables for you: Yu-mmy. In a blender combine: 1 cup frozen berries 1 cup almond milk (or cow’s milk, or coconut milk, or rice milk) 1 zucchini (optional) 1 cup kale or spinach(trust me on this! deliciously healthy, you won’t even taste it) 1 tsp cinnamon 1 Tbsp honey … Continue reading RECIPE: Berry Blast Smoothie

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RANT: Will Power

I can make myself get up t0 go to work. I brush my teeth daily (so I don’t get cavities or a jacked up grill) and wash my face twice a day (so I don’t get acne) I can make myself exercise, even when I don’t want to. So why is it so hard to NOT eat something that’s bad for me? I overheard a nurse at … Continue reading RANT: Will Power

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