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Your Guide to Making Healthy Food Choices

Nikki — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:00:18 +0000

“You can’t out train a bad diet. Translation: No matter how hard you exercise, if you don’t make healthy food choices, you’ll sabotage all that hard work.” Making healthy food choices is not only important in your weightloss journey, it can actually be quite easy with a few tips and guidelines. Check out the link below for some strategies on staying unaccountable, dining out, tracking food, and planning your meals.

Your Guide to Making Healthy Food Choices Easy

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10 Healthy Foods That Are Also Great for the Skin

Nikki — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 21:00:40 +0000

Protecting our skin is very important, especially from harsh environmental hazards. Did you know that food can play a big role in helping keep your skin healthy and looking great? “Foods, which are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, may help boost skin health and elasticity, and delay the signs of aging.” Check out these 10 foods that are great for your skin’s health!!

10 Healthy Foods That Are Also Great for the Skin

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Are Sunflower Seeds Healthy?

Nikki — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:00:28 +0000

Seeds are an underestimated treat that can be added to a variety of dishes and offer so much nutrition. Some popular seeds are chia, pumpkin, sunflower, flax, and sesame. I prefer sunflower seeds and will add them to salads, homemade granola, yogurt, oatmeal, or just eat them raw. Sunflower seeds can even be included in your daily shakes. Sunflower seeds have many health benefits including antioxidants and are considered healthy fats, but be careful they are not low in calories. Check out the following link for some insight into this edible seed.

Are Sunflower Seeds Healthy?

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How to Cook Brussels Sprouts 6 Delicious Ways

Nikki — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:40:32 +0000

Veggie gardens are starting to flourish and soon you will be able to enjoy the labor of your love. What vegetables have you planted in your garden? One vegetable that might not get enough recognition are brussels sprouts. Partially this may be due to the lack of knowing how to prepare them. If done properly they can taste amazing, but if not they can be very bitter and unpleasant to the taste buds. Brussels sprouts are very healthy and filled with vitamins and potassium. If you grew these gems in your garden or are thinking of buying them at the store, check out the link below for 6 delicious ways to prepare and cook brussels sprouts.

How to Cook Brussels Sprouts 6 Delicious Ways

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Fresh Start Smoothie

Nikki — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000

This shake’s name is fitting for the new year and is the perfect reason to start anew. Fresh Start Smoothie is a high-fiber shake with a serving of veggies and fruits with a creamy texture and zesty flavor. “This healthy, fresh start smoothie is full of good-for-you ingredients!” A great way to start 2021!!

Ingredients

1 cup coconut water

1 cup ice

1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology

1 cup chopped kale

¼ large banana, cut in chunks

1 tsp. finely chopped lime peel

1 tsp. fresh ginger, coarsely chopped

Instructions

Place coconut water, ice, Shakeology, kale, banana, lime peel, and ginger in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

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How to Make Healthier Versions of Fried Foods

Nikki — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:00:21 +0000

It’s National Fried Chicken Day and as much as that sounds delicious, fried foods are not the healthiest options for clean eating. The good news is there are a lot of healthy versions of fried foods out there that are just as delicious without the grease and fat. Check out the following link for some mouthwatering recipes as well as techniques for preparing healthy fried foods.

How to Make Healthier Versions of Fried Foods

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Can What You Eat Improve Your Mood?

Nikki — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:00:40 +0000

“We tend to think of the connection between food and mood as a one-way street. We eat something that tastes good, and it makes us feel good.” With emotions running high right now and our feelings all over the place, food often serves as a comfort to our emotions. Sometimes that’s a good thing and sometimes that is a bad thing. Choosing the right foods can really change our mood, but what are the “right foods” and how can these healthful foods keep the positive vibes going? Check out the link below and discover the good mood foods and how they impact the way we feel.

Can What You Eat Improve Your Mood? These Good-Mood Foods Can Help

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Building a Healthy Relationship with Food

Nikki — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:00:37 +0000

How many of you have a hate/love relationship with food?? You want to eat healthy, you love fruits and veggies, but sometimes life gets the best of us and we grab whatever is easy, pleasing to the eye, and satisfying. Unfortunately, eating healthy requires a little different mindset and some preparation. It doesn’t have to be difficult or take a lot of time, but “a healthy mindset about food and healthy eating habits go a long way toward helping people achieve weight-loss and weight-maintenance goals.” Check out the following link for traits of people that have a healthy relationship with food.

How to Create a Healthy Relationship With Food

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Health Benefits of Lemons

Nikki — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:53:36 +0000

Lemons, a very versatile produce item that is used a lot in our household. Lemons are high in Vitamin C, fiber, and other plant compounds that help lower cholesterol. Lemons are also a great weight loss food and can improve digestion. Lemon juice can assist in treating someone who is sick by increasing perspiration, therefore breaking a fever. Did you know that lemons can also relieve toothache pain? When choosing a toothpaste, look for lemons as one of the ingredients because it’s great for cleaning your teeth as well. Check out all the other health benefits of lemons… adding lemons to your diet is quite simple and can be very beneficial!!

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What’s Really in a Jar of Nutella?

Nikki — Thu, 16 May 2019 20:00:50 +0000

Nutella… do you love it or hate it? Nutella is one of those foods that people go crazy for, but is it a healthy option for you toast or waffle? Read all about nutella’s nutrition facts, healthy substitutes for nutella, and can nutella be part of a healthy diet in the link below. “So is Nutella the devil or a treat that’s OK to eat?”

What’s REALLY in a Jar of Nutella?

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