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Chi-chi-chia everything!
Happy Foodie Friday, y’all! I am sharing with y’all one of my favorite additions to any meal—chia seeds! I find new ways to use chia seeds in recipes every day with the help of Pinterest, and I love how the food turns out every time. These tiny seeds are packed with nutritional benefits. I recommend chia to anyone—especially people with allergies or who live a vegan lifestyle. If you are trying to lose weight, eat chia before your meal, and it will keep you from eating so much. Pregnant women should eat chia during their pregnancy for the omega three they need to produce for their developing babies’ brain development. When mixed…
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Yoga is for everyone!
By: Danielle Cuccio – celebrity yoga instructor, CEO of Cuccio Somatology (www.CuccioSomatology.com) Blog: www.TheBeautyBlender.com. Photos: Kathryn Page (http://www.kathryn-page.com/) Yoga can be seen as somewhat spiritual, “guru-y”, but in actuality, it doesn’t have to be that at all. Yoga can be whatever you want it to be. It can be slow, it can be fast. It can be spiritual, it can be purely physical. It really is what you make it. That is why I love yoga. And the great thing is, it feels good no matter what. Even if a stretch feels intense at the moment, you can feel so much better after. I used to hate yoga. Being a hip-hop dancer…
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Avocado Pesto Sauce
I am a big fan of superfoods, and quinoa tops my personal list. It is delicious! In fact, my family eats so much quinoa, I had to find new ways to spice it up! When eaten plain, this superfood tastes just like rice. We have replaced all our rice, oatmeal, and some pasta recipes with it. Quinoa is high in fiber, protein, and iron, so it will leave you feeling fuller longer. If you like a meatless Monday in your menu like I do, packing quinoa into your meal is a logical choice. It basically cooks like rice, so don’t be wary of needing expert cooking skills to prepare it.…
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Super Green Smoothie Bowl
With only a few weeks left before we leave for California, we have been working non-stop. My soul was in serious need of a good stretch and healing nourishment, so I decided to partake in some YouTube yoga and a huge smoothie bowl. I have seen these all over Instagram and Pinterest, so I had no choice but to join the cool nutrition/fitness gurus and become a part of the smoothie bowl movement. They end up being really thick, like a frozen yogurt consistency. After I put my smoothie into a bowl, I pretend I am at Sweet Frog and load up on toppings! The recipe I’m sharing with y’all…
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Lettuce Wrap It Up!
Lettuce Wraps with Chicken and Peppers We eat this fast, simple and healthy meal a lot in our household. This is so easy to throw together, I save it for days like Sunday when I am burned out from cooking all week and just want to relax and enjoy the day. The wraps are super filling and packed with protein from the chicken and avocado to keep you full longer. Grocery List: 6 organic mini sweet peppers 2 organic boneless chicken breasts 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp minced garlic 12 organic romaine lettuce leaves 1 ripe organic avocado 1 jar organic black bean and corn salsa Sea salt and freshly…
