HELLO, SUMMER! When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. if you also have some juicy strawberries on hand, even better! After a cranky-pants morning where all the things seemed to be going sideways, I decided to take a break and come home to do what I do best: WORK. (or, werrrrk) Determined to make the rest of the day the best of the day, I set out to make something beautiful, delicious, and pretty darn healthy too. Behold, Strawberry-Honey Lemonade! WHAT 1 lb- 1.5 lbs fresh strawberries, cleaned and halved 6 cups cold, filtered water Juice from 3-4 lemons…
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My body loves to move! It loves to walk, wiggle, jiggle, skip, stretch, dance, sway, and sashay. It loves to stroll, roll, slide, swim, shimmy, stomp, step, soar and so much more! Today, to the best of your ability, give your body permission to have fun. Release any stagnant energy and refresh yourself with a good stretch. Move in ways that feel good to you. Work up a sweat. Appreciate your muscles doing their thing, supporting you in complete freedom. Movement feels so good!
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Healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes. In my program The Cocoon, I challenge the notion that bigger, fatter, or less flexible bodies are not as good as smaller, thinner, or more bendy bodies! FACT: You are Beautiful already, exactly as you are. Now let me help you believe it and see for yourself! If you are ready to kick-start your own healthier lifestyle & start loving the body you’re living in, I invite you to join me for my upcoming FREE 5-in-5 MiniSession! I’ll show you how just 5 minutes a day can improve your mindset, strength, &…
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Healthy snacking throughout your day is a great way to keep your energy up and your blood sugar stable. Here’s a SUPER SIMPLE snack roll-up that is tasty, fresh, and portable. Enjoy! Start with: Flour tortilla (white or whole wheat) OR Spinach tortilla OR Vegan/Paleo/Gluten-Free Spinach wrap Spread the wrap with: Cream cheese (regular or flavored) OR Hummus OR Avocado (mashed) Layer on your choice of Veggies: Romaine lettuce, Baby spinach, roasted red peppers, shredded carrots OR Layer on your choice of Fruit: Sliced apples, sliced strawberries, sliced bananas You can even do dessert-like versions to calm a sweet tooth. …
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Here’s a tasty little granola bar that you can make at home. Your kitchen will smell amazing! Prep: 15 minutes Bake: 12-15 minutes Ready to eat in 1hr 30 minutes 24 servings, approx 150 calories per serving Ingredients: 1 cup organic raisins and/or dried cranberries (optional) 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional) 1/2 cup chopped nuts, such as peanuts, almonds, or cashews (optional) 3/4 cup + 3 tablespoons applesauce 2/3 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon sea salt 3 1/3 cups old-fashioned oats 2/3 cup unbleached all…
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I am a big fan of wine. Some days, however, I just want something a little lighter, a little juicier, a little more like a glass of when-I-was-a-little-girl-on-summer-break punch. Except, with a bit of… punch to it. Not quite as sweet or heavy in my mouth as a Sangria (also it’s been a long day and I don’t feel like cutting up fresh fruit tonight). Enter the Summer-y Wine Spritzer! Simple. Tasty. Girly. Perfect! In the name of research, I tried a few different combos. BECAUSE I CARE. <3 I have a version for reds and version for whites, but…
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My obsession with pineapple and smoothies took a gloriously green turn this morning with this beauty! It tastes like what a heavenly tropical paradise should feel like (minus the humidity & sand). Sweet and a teensy bit tart, Exotic & refreshing! Here’s what I used: 2 slices fresh pineapple 2 fresh kiwi fruits, scooped 1 leaf fresh green kale, stripped About a cup of fresh orange/pineapple juice blend (you can use cold coconut water if you want to cut back the sugar from juice) Blend & Enjoy!
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A great make-ahead salad that’s perfect for your lunch break. Just the right combo of sweet:savory and a nice energy boost that tastes fantastic! As always, use fresh, organic and non-GMO produce for the best flavor and health benefits. 3-4 leaves kale, stripped off stems and torn 1/2 apple of your choice, sliced and cut into small chunks About a tablespoon of hempseed oil Handful of raw pecans Handful of roasted unsalted sunflower seeds Place the kale in small resealable bowl and drizzle hempseed oil on top. Cover and shake. Add apple, nuts and seeds. Cover and shake again. Pop…
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TRUTH: I love to cook and have always enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen. Sometimes I will get an idea of different flavors that I want to pair together, and I just go for it. Usually it works out really well and I have a happy honey enjoying his dinner! Sometimes, though, I honestly just want to have a nice meal for the two of us that is fancy enough to taste interesting, healthy and fresh but NOT take hours to prepare. I want to try something that is different from my few go-to favorites, but won’t require me to hunt…
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