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Living LEAN: Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, Nutrition
I know I’ve talked about this before, but I’m passionate about our bodies’ ability to improve and heal—with a little help from us. Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders or twenty-somethings at the gym. It’s one of the most powerful… Continue reading
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Food for Gut Health
New science and research in recent years has proved that our gut (aka digestive system) is much more complex than we realized and impacts our entire bodies. A healthy gut helps provide a strong immune system, healthy heart and brain,… Continue reading
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Review: Instant Pot (PC Quick Cooker) Lasagna
Recipe by Amy + Jacky Instantpot Lasagna (click for the recipe) Time: 50 Minutes Ease: Simple Serve: 4 I love pressure cooking!!! And I’ve yet to blow up a single thing!! Really!!! Pressure cooking is fast, easy, flavorful, and doesn’t heat up the… Continue reading
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Summertime means Cucumbers!
I love summertime!!! My best memories are summer days in the country in Virginia! Running around barefoot in the sweltering heat and didn’t even care! Continue reading
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Black Bean Brownies – no, really!
Black Bean Brownies, a Review – The Minimalist Baker (click here for recipe) I am teaching some classes helping people learn how to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets and this week we talked about beans, I thought… Continue reading
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What’s For Dinner: Buffalo Tempeh Nachos
By Purple Carrot Buffalo Tempeh Nachos (click for the recipe) Time: 25 Minutes Ease: Simple Serve: 2 (Generous) What is Tempeh? Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian food made from slightly fermented soy beans. It’s in cake form, a pressed patty of sorts. The… Continue reading
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DIY Salad Dressings
I used to be intimidated by the idea of making my own salad dressing; it seemed to complicated-scary actually! One day I just gave it a go and I’ve never looked back! I make all of our dressings now! OK,… Continue reading
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Using Mindful Eating to Battle Food Guilt!
Mindful Eating is defined by the Center for Mindful Eating as “Mindfulness is the capacity to bring full attention and awareness to one’s experience, in the moment, without judgment. Mindful Eating brings mindfulness to food choice and the experience of… Continue reading
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Review: King Arthur Flour Buttermilk Pancakes
Recipe Link: King Arthur Flour Buttermilk Pancakes Time: 45 minutes, includes 15 minute rest time Ease: Simple Review: Carb haters may skip this post (but if you don’t….I won’t tell). Hey, we are living in weird times if you need… Continue reading
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Review: Minimalist Baker, Spicy Jackfruit Tacos
Spicy Jackfruit Tacos (click for the recipe) Time: 40 Minutes Ease: Simple (Don’t be afraid of the Jackfruit) Serve: 2-4 Review: One day I was walking the aisles of Trader Joes and saw a can of Jackfruit. I’d heard of Jackfruit before, but… Continue reading
