Category: Recipes & Healthy Eating
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Energizing Mint Matcha Latte (or Shake)
Whether you’re looking for an energizing alternative to coffee or not, this morning or mid-day beverage will satisfy your taste, boost your energy and focus, and even serve as a clean snack. Matcha green tea is a lightly caffeinated finely ground powder filled with micro-nutrients and antioxidants (10 times more than your average cup of…
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3 Unconventional Ways to Curb Emotional Eating
The subtle energy of our food becomes our mind. – The Upanishads I don’t believe in diets, I believe in knowing, loving and respecting ourselves. This means, developing a way of eating and a way of living that illuminates our true nature, keeps our inner world clear and clean, and feels sustainable forever. Most…
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Recipe: Berry-Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Let’s face it: no backyard BBQ is complete without a sweet, tangy sauce to slather on those perfectly-grilled goods. I noticed that most commercially-prepared sauces are loaded with added sugar (some up to 30 grams per serving!) and pretty devoid of nutrients. So, I decided to make my own. This alternative to traditional BBQ…
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Recipe: Watermelon, Feta & Arugula Salad
The ingredients may sound unorthodox, but the combination of flavors and textures is positively addicting! This salad is perfect as a healthy addition to a summer picnic, or as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken. Ingredients: 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/4…
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Recipe: Next-Level Superfood Guacamole
Warm weather is coming, and with it, surely many outdoor BBQs, patio parties, picnics, or nights at home when you simply crave a tangy, cool, yet filling snack. Guacamole always fits the bill! While creamy avocado, tangy lime, bright tomato and savory garlic are already a winning combination as far as healthy superfoods go, we’ve…
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Recipe: Quinoa Salad with Mango, Black Bean and Avocado
This black bean and quinoa salad with mango and avocado has a Southwestern flair! It is packed with fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats. A delicious side salad for potlucks, parties and summertime picnics, and the perfect healthy and filling lunch for the office. Ingredients: 1 ½ cup dry quinoa (any variety),…
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Energy-Boosting Office Snacks You’ll Love
As the workday rolls along (or drags on, depending on your take), many of us find ourselves in need of a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack to help us power through the natural lag in energy we feel during those times. Depending on what you choose, snacks can be a great way to keep your…
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Recipe: Matcha Energy Balls
Matcha is a type of high-quality green tea that is sold in powdered form (ground up leaves). The tea leaves used to make matcha are harvested from a special growing process, and are highly regarded in Japanese culture. Different harvests of matcha leaves can have slightly different flavors, but overall, it has a mild vegetal…
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Recipe: Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate desserts taste great, but they aren’t always pleasing to our waistlines. This mouth-watering recipe for chocolate covered strawberries contains only 3 “superfood” ingredients and is the perfect snack to tame those sweet cravings. Strawberries are a great source of vitamins C and E, and dark chocolate is a great source of magnesium, an important dietary mineral.…
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Recipes: 3 Non-Alcoholic Wellness “Cocktails”
Non-alcoholic beverages aren’t just for pregnant women, kids and the recovery community. Even those of us who occasionally (or regularly) indulge in a silky glass of Shiraz or an ice-cold mojito may find that at times, it doesn’t make sense to drink alcohol. There are a variety of reasons why non-teetotalers find themselves craving something…