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Valentine’s Day Smoothie
If you’re looking for a heart healthy snack or the perfect Valentine’s Day breakfast, try this incredible fruit smoothie! All you need is one cup of plain yogurt, half of a banana, one cup of strawberries (fresh or frozen), and one and a half tablespoons of honey. Use a blender to mix until smooth and…
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Healthier Ingredients for Healthier Meals
Have you been wanting to eat healthier but don’t know where to start? We recommend starting with the basics: cooking with healthier ingredients. We have compiled a list of 5 commonly used ingredients that can be substituted with a healthy counterpart. Butter or sugar can be substituted with applesauce especially when baking because it adds…
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5 Healthiest Winter Foods
Now that the holiday season is over and (hopefully) all of the decadent holiday food went with it, it’s the right time to look at new options for your diet! 1. Pomegranates Naturally or in juice form, pomegranates are perfect for lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol. They have also been known to improve blood flow to…
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Tips to Eat Healthy After the Holidays
The New Year is here and after all that not-so-healthy holiday food, most people feel it is necessary to add: “Lose weight/Eat healthier” to their new year’s resolutions. The good news is: you don’t have to dive into your diet all at once; in fact, experts recommend easing into healthier eating habits by making small…
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What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?
Have you ever made a resolution for the New Year that you just couldn’t keep? Join the club! It’s difficult to keep goals at the start of the New Year and studies suggest that diet is one of the most commonly failed attempts to change in the first week. Why not take the opportunity to…
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Savory Salad Greens!
Have you heard about the outstanding veggie power of greens like kale and Swiss chard? Those incredible leafy greens can give an incredible kick to an ordinary salad or meat entrée. Sautee kale with extra virgin olive oil, freshly chopped garlic, vegetable stock and red wine vinegar for a delicious side dish that is best…
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Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower is the perfect seasonal addition to any dinner meal, especially when roasted to perfection with the right combination of spices. To make this savory side dish, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Cut the cauliflower into florets and evenly distribute them on the cookie sheet. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and add a generous…
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Mango a Go-Go
It’s summer, and now is the time to buy fresh fruit in season. One excellent option for a refreshing summer beverage is mango juice. Mangoes are an excellent source of vitamin C and are so sweet on their own that they need no additional sugar added to make a tasty drink. The best mangoes for…
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Roasted Chickpeas
Looking for a great substitute to salty, buttery popcorn? Roasted chickpeas are a crunchy, savory, and healthy substitute that everyone will enjoy. Crunch on this: all you’ll need is a can of chickpeas, some extra-virgin olive oil, your favorite spices, a dash of lemon and salt. First, drain the chickpeas and set them in a…
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Turkey Pinwheels
Turkey Pinwheels are the perfect snack for a family on-the-go. Packed with protein, this snack is easy to make at the beginning of the week and save in Ziplock baggies for your next afternoon snack. First, choose any type of tortilla. Whole-wheat is best, but spinach or tomato tortillas are also excellent options. Lay out…