health and nutrition • Nikki Kuban Minton

5 Bad Eating Habits and How to Break Them

Nikki — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Life is busy so when it comes to eating healthy sometimes it’s not the first priority. Choosing healthy food is the first to any weight loss journey but how we eat is also very important. Bad eating habits are very common and can become hard to break if you don’t know what to do about them. If you are experiencing bad eating habits, check out the link below for some tips on how to break them.

5 Bad Eating Habits and How to Break Them

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Nikki — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:43:52 +0000

Eating healthy is important for every stage of life and the newest Dietary Guidelines for Americans published by the USDA and HHS say just that. “The newest guidelines emphasize that everyone can benefit from healthy dietary patterns, whether or not you’re trying to lose weight.” Check out 4 of the 2020-2025 dietary guidelines below. You can also find the entire guidelines document in the article as well.

What You Need to Know About the New Dietary Guidelines

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Margarita Chicken

Nikki — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:54:27 +0000

Today is National Margarita Day!! Usually I would be sharing a margarita drink recipe but today I decided to share a recipe that is not only delicious but won’t give you “a hangover”!! Margarita Chicken is cooked with a tropical sweet/tart marinade that infuses so much flavor into the chicken. Serve with a side of rice and a veggie and you have yourself a meal that will feel like you are on a tropical island.

Margarita Chicken Recipe

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Is Pregnancy Brain a Real Thing?

Nikki — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Pregnancy can change a lot of physical attributes of your body, but it can also affect your emotional and mental state. One of the things I have heard from pregnant women is having pregnancy brain. “If you’re expecting and you’ve found yourself doing odd things like putting your keys in the fridge or “losing” your sunglasses when they’re on your face, you might be experiencing this common phenomenon.” Don’t worry though, you are not alone and it’s actually quite common. Read more about pregnancy brain, it’s symptoms, and how you might cope with it in the link below.

Is Pregnancy Brain a Real Thing? Everything You Need to Know

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5 Reasons to Add Aloe Vera to Your Skin Care Routine

Nikki — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 21:00:36 +0000

Aloe Vera is a succulent plant native to the Arabian Peninsula, but grows wild in tropical climates. It has over 500 species and has been known and used for its health, beauty, medicinal and skin care properties. Have you ever cut open an aloe plant and rubbed the gel on a sunburn? This is one of many uses of the aloe plant, but it has so many other benefits for our skin. “In fact, research suggests aloe vera gel contains as many as 75 potentially helpful compounds.” Check out the link below to discover 5 aloe vera benefits for our skin and why you should add it to your routine.

5 Reasons to Add Aloe Vera to Your Skin Care Routine

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Wild About Walnuts!!

Nikki — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:00:19 +0000

One of my go-to healthy snack options are nuts. I love all kinds, and use them in many ways besides just eating them plain. They are a very versatile food and have a lot of beneficial nutrients for your body. Walnuts are one of my favorites, but they are “calorically dense”. Read more about Walnuts Nutrition & Benefits in the link below. What are some of your favorite nuts?

Wild About Walnuts? Get the Facts About Your Favorite Nut

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8 Tips for Flawless Skin

Nikki — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:00:09 +0000

Keeping our skin looking fresh, glowing, and free of flaws can be difficult with so many factors that play into healthy skin. “Our face is the first thing others notice about us, and a healthy, glowing complexion is a hallmark of both physical and emotional well-being, not to mention beauty.” With so many different environmental elements, stress, and hormone changes, how does one keep their skin free of acne and staying healthy? Check out 8 tips to flawless skin in the link below… no matter if your skin type is normal or oily, dry or sensitive, or acne-prone, these tips will help keep your skin radiant!!

8 Tips for Flawless Skin

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The 411 on Mushroom Nutrition

Nikki — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:00:04 +0000

Mushrooms are one of those foods I feel like you either hate or love. What I didn’t realize is their nutritional value and how many different varieties actually exist. If you are leaning towards a dislike for mushrooms, I would highly suggest checking out this article about mushroom nutrition & health benefits. Some of the mushrooms listed are new to me, so you might want to try another variety before ruling them out altogether. It also has to do with the way you prepare a veggie that might highlight their tastier side.

The 411 on Mushroom Nutrition, Plus 10 Types to Try

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Easter Egg Shakeology

Nikki — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0000

Even though Easter is over, it doesn’t mean you still can’t have an Easter-themed shake that is egg-cellent!! Easter Egg Shakeology is not only pretty to look at but filled with so many flavors. A perfect shake to celebrate the many beautiful colors of Spring!!

Ingredients

I cup unsweetened almond milk

1 cup ice

1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology

½ cup frozen strawberries

½ cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt

½ cup frozen blackberries

Instructions

Place ¾ cup almond milk, ice, Shakeology, and strawberries in blender; cover. Blend until smooth; mixture will be thick. Pour ? of mixture into serving glass; set aside.
Add yogurt to blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour ½ of mixture into serving glass; set aside.
Add blackberries and remaining ¼ cup almond milk to blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into serving glass. Serve immediately.

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Everything You Need to Know About Almond Milk

Nikki — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 20:00:28 +0000

If you are not a regular milk drinker, have you tried milk alternatives? There are many different options, such as almond, cashew, and oat milk. I’ve tried all and I really love almond milk. Almond milk is made from ground up almonds soaked in water. Sometimes thickeners are added to make it more of a milk like texture as well as vanilla flavoring. If you like almonds, I would suggest giving almond milk a try. Check out the link below to learn more about “potential benefits (plus drawbacks) of adding almond milk to your diet”.

Everything You Need to Know About Almond Milk

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