Support Meatless Mondays
Vegetarian on Mondays Do you support Meatless Mondays? If so, then this ‘Vegetarian on Mondays‘ design is for you! There’s something for the whole family :) Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Jennifer Aniston’s Health Advice
I think that Jennifer Aniston looks amazing. No matter what her age is, she continues to show us that you can look great well into your 40’s and beyond – if you continue to live a healthy lifestyle. So what exactly does Jennifer Aniston do to look the way she does? It’s pretty simple, really. “I eat really well and I work out, but I also indulge when I want to. I don’t starve myself in an extremist way. My advice: just stop eating sh*t every day.” – Jennifer Aniston For me, this advice is completely realistic. No starvation. No extreme diets. You still get to indulge. Overall, you just eat more good foods than the bad ones. It’s all about moderation and finding what works for you. Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
This holiday season, give the gift of health to your family and friends! I have put together this Healthy Holiday Gift Guide to help you find something really special for your loved ones, or even help you find a little something special for you! ;) I have also included all of the online shopping links and prices (to date), to help make gift-giving a little easier. Happy shopping! Healthy Stocking Stuffers • Next Organics Dark Chocolate Walnuts ($6.95) – For the chocolate lovers out there. This is 70% cacao dark chocolate, organic, no additives, no preservatives, non-GMO, and straight from nature. • Golden Valley Natural Organic Beef Jerky ($6.19) – Certified organic sweet-and-spicy flavored beef jerky? Yes, please! This is the perfect stocking stuffer for my husband ;) • Dr. Bronner Organic Peppermint Lip Balm ($2.69) – Best lip balm EVER. I won’t buy...
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Healthy Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas
I love making special meals for the holidays – any holiday – so it probably comes as no surprise that I wanted to share some healthy Thanksgiving breakfast ideas with all of you. Breakfast Turkey You don’t have to eat Turkey to eat this yummy Breakfast Turkey! That’s right, it’s vegetarian and if you prefer, you can use a vegan cheese for the beak and feet. It’s super easy, fun, and healthy. win-win-win. Pumpkin Pie Parfait by simplyorganic.com I am all about simple, healthy ingredients that make something truly delicious. This is it. My only change to the recipe would be to use organic coconut sugar rather than organic cane sugar – it’s a much healthier choice…which is what we’re going for, right? ;) Paleo Pumpkin Pie by thehealthyfoodie.com There’s nothing wrong with eating pie for breakfast…if it’s healthy!...
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A Non-GMO Thanksgiving Guide
Here’s a great infographic by the Non-GMO Project, which shares how you can have a Non-GMO Thanksgiving this...
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Healthy Thanksgiving Menu
You can have a delicious and healthy Thanksgiving dinner – check out these recipes! Turkey and Stuffing by primalpalate.com The turkey is easily one of the focal points of any Thanksgiving dinner (unless you’re vegan/vegetarian). If you are going to eat turkey and stuffing, make sure that it’s healthy! Paleo Chicken Gravy by healthstartsinthekitchen.com This Paleo gravy will work well with your Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing. Yum. Green Bean Casserole by urbanposer.blogspot.com It’s time we all ditched the canned beans, canned cream of mushroom soup, and fried/processed onions when making our beloved Green Bean Casserole. Make it homemade, without any processed ingredients, and I promise your body with be just as happy as your taste buds will be. Sweet Potatoes by SkinnyTwinkie.com (me!) Growing up, my favorite part about Thanksgiving dinner was the “candied yams” (sweet potatoes)! As I became...
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The Price of Sinful Pleasure
I know I’ve talked about how bad smoking and alcohol is for your body…but here’s an infographic that shows you upfront what it’s costing you. That’s right, this infographic doesn’t even go into what long term health costs you pay for these nasty little habits…but maybe the thought of paying extra taxes will make you think twice. Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Happy Veterans Day!
I just wanted to take the time today to say THANK YOU to all of the Veterans who have served or currently serving this country. I am grateful for my Grandpa who served in World War II, my dad who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, and my brother-in-law and sister-in-law who are serving or have served in the U.S. Marines. Thank you for ALL you have done and currently do for our...
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