Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day!
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day! It’s easy to be healthy while you “go green” for St. Patrick’s day! I suggest you stay away from the cupcakes with green frosting and stick to the food that is naturally green. Green Snacks: Raw Fruits & Vegetables kiwi cucumber green grapes avocado pear broccoli green apple sugar snap peas Green Meal or Snack Ideas •Make hard boiled eggs and then dye them green. •Celery with spinach dip. •Add Isagenix Greens!™ to your IsaLean® Shake for a deliciously green beverage. •Guacamole with green vegetable chips. •Try the Spinach Pancakes by Dr. Praeger’s, which doesn’t taste like spinach. Either way, it tastes better than it looks! •Avocado sandwich •Zucchini Bread What other healthy green foods do you like to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day? Feel free to follow us, however you...
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St. Patty’s Breakfast Recipe
This year, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a green breakfast! You can start by ditching the Lucky Charms®, and make yourself a very easy and very green breakfast that your taste buds are sure to love! Ingredients: •10 large eggs: 2 whole, 8 egg whites •1 cup of fresh spinach •1 teaspoon coconut oil •Pinch of salt and/or pepper Instructions: Step 1) In a blender, mix the eggs and spinach until spinach is blended in thoroughly. Step 2) Warm skillet, and add coconut oil to pan. Spread the oil to evenly distribute on the pan. Step 3) Add egg and spinach mixture along with desired salt and pepper to the warmed skillet. Cook as you would normally cook scrambled eggs. Notes: The reason I choose spinach is because it’s easy to puree and it makes all of the eggs...
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Love your Heart
The heart symbolizes Valentine’s Day, and it’s no surprise that February is Heart Health Month. This year, learn how you can love your heart by taking care of it! Heart Facts • Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and the #1 killer of women. It’s also one of the most preventable health concerns. •Cocaine affects the heart’s electrical activity and causes spasm of the arteries, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke, even in healthy people. •Three years after a person quits smoking, their chance of having a heart attack is the same as someone who has never smoked before. •People that suffer from gum disease are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack. If you need coronary artery bypass surgery, trust the doctors with the most experience....
Read MoreTwinkie’s Challenge: Accomplish your New Year’s Resolutions
On average, New Year’s Resolutions just don’t seem to last past February. This is the year to finally change all of that. This is the year to put the odds in your favor and finally accomplish your goals. Focus on a select few List all of the goals you would like to accomplish this year. Now just pick two or three goals that are the most important to you. If you choose too many goals to accomplish, you can get too overwhelmed which can hurt your chances of getting anything done. Be realistic with your goals. If you are 5′ 11″, you probably shouldn’t have your goal to be a “size 00”. Not only would an impossible goal be discouraging to anyone, this type of a goal would be extremely unhealthy for you. Your goals should better your life rather...
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Ice Skating on Christmas Eve!
I went Ice Skating with my husband today and we had a blast! Of course, I had to wear my beanie with matching mittens! haha I hope everyone enjoys their Holiday! ♥, Twinkie Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Creative Christmas Meals
Instead of using those Christmas Cookie Cutters for sugar cookies, why not put those cookie cutters to some good use on… healthier foods? Here’s some ideas that will help you get started – be creative and have fun! Breakfast Why not create a fun Christmas breakfast by enjoying some Christmas Tree pancakes or star shaped waffles? I found some Christmas molds at my local grocery store, so I decided to make blueberry muffins and put my molds to good use! I just added some Organic raspberry jam to make a face and details. Lunch Whether it’s PB & J or your favorite Deli Sandwich, create a sandwich and choose which Christmas shape you want to use and go for it! Tip: Don’t have too big of a sandwich! You will want a relatively thin sandwich to be able to...
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Healthy Stocking Stuffers
Looking to buy some Stocking Stuffers for the Health nut in your life? Look no further! Heart Rate Monitor Everyone seems to like the tech gadgets, so why leave the Health nut in your life wanting? Heart Rate monitors are a great way to stay on track with your health goals. Gum Everyone can use Gum, and a healthy gum like Xylitol gum by Epic™ is a perfect stocking stuffer. Jump Rope A mini gym in your Christmas stocking? Yes, that is exactly what a jump rope is! This is a great gift for all ages, and something you can do indoors and out (just be careful of who and what is around you!). Protein Healthy Trail mix or Organic Beef or Turkey Jerky. The overly sweet stocking stuffers are so overrated! Book Everyone could use a great read...
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Healthy Tips for Thanksgiving
Here are some healthy tips to help you survive on Thanksgiving Day… Exercise A great way to start your Thanksgiving day is to exercise. If you plan on consuming more calories because of this traditional high calorie meal, a hearty workout will be very beneficial for you, including your waistline. Exercise is a great way to start your day, which can also help you maintain healthy choices throughout the day. You may want to focus on an cardiovascular workout, such as swimming, jogging, or using an elliptical machine. All would be great ways to burn a lot of calories for the day. Drink Water Just like any other day, it is important to drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated. A benefit to drinking enough water is that you eat less than you would if you were dehydrated,...
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Trick-or-Healthy Treat!
Even when I was a kid, I was all for healthy Halloween treats. I must admit that I never quite appreciated the houses that gave away toothbrushes. It was usually a dentist trying to profit from the holiday, with their logo and contact information on the toothbrush (Dentists- you’re welcome for the marketing tip)! Looking for some yummy and healthy treats you can give away on Halloween night? Look no further! Here’s five healthy trick-or-treat ideas for the spooky holiday: 1) Dried fruit Example: Clif Kid Twisted Fruit – This is a a tasty treat that comes in a variety of flavors, among my favorite are Strawberry and Sour Apple. Kids will love them, and parents will love them even more when they find out that there is no processed sugars. Worried about having a gluten intolerance? No worries…this...
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Healthy Halloween Treats!
Halloween is a fun Holiday that doesn’t have to be full sugar-filled. Here are some fun snacks that will allow you to have a festive Halloween without all of the unnecessary sugar! ——————————————————————————————————————————– Monster Fingers Ingredients: String Cheese sticks Almond slices Cream cheese Instructions: Step 1) Cut String Cheese sticks in various sizes, and then cut small grooves to make the Monster’s knuckles. Step 2 ) Place some cream cheese on the tips to “glue” on the almond slices, which will be used for the finger nails. ——————————————————————————————————————————– Centipede Ingredients: 1 Banana Almond Butter Pretzel sticks Craisins Instructions: Step 1) Slice the Banana and arrange on a plate in a snake-like way. Step 2) Put Almond Butter in between each slice. Step 3) Place 2 pretzels on the “head” and a pretzel in between each slice for legs. Step 4) Add...
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