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Smoothies are great snacks and can also make a delicious breakfast on the go! They are much healthier than juices, because they still have all the fiber and nutrients that keep you full and prevent your blood sugar from spiking and dropping.
Los licuados son muy buenos snacks (colaciones) y pueden servir como desayunos nutritivos y rápidos.
It's winter cold outside, and your sports fan friends and family are gathering and you are in charge of the snacks?
Here's a few ideas:
trail mix - your favorite roasted tamari almonds and raisins, is perfect. You can add other goodies too: goji berries, chopped dried apricots, peanuts, walnuts, mulberries.
cheese plate and a mix of olives and crackers…
DIY Vitamin Water! Hydration is key for a healthy body, and sharp mind..
For those of us who are sensitive to regular milk or have an intolerance, we often use nut milks as substitutes.
While alternative milks like soy, almond, coconut are great options for those of us on a specific diet, additional ingredients are plugged into these otherwise simple and healthy beverages to help them stay shelf stable.
The next time you purchase a common substitute for milk, take a peak at the ingredient list.
I got a little experimental one day, as my fridge didn't contain many obvious lunch options. Up for the challenge, I spotted some brie, a spelt english muffin, some brussels sprouts, an apple and mustard, and made a surprisingly delectable lunch!
Here's how:
Ingredients:
“Black beans singing in the dead of niiiiiight…make these little bars and don’t ask whyyyyy—a-yyyy”.
There, I did it. I defiled the greatest rock band in the history of mankind in a lame attempt to get you to read further. Can you blame me? Well, ok, yes you can. But seriously, when you read “Black Bean Brownies and Avocado Frosting”, you have to admit that I’m fighting a battle to get you past the picture.
As we embark on the weekend, try keeping Michael Pollan's advice in mind as you shop for food and sit down to eat:
“Don’t eat anything your great-great grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food. There are a great many food-like items in the supermarket your ancestors wouldn’t recognize as food...stay away from these” ~Michael Pollan
Happy healthy eating to all!
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Some people love love love lavender, while others turn their noses the other way. For lavender lovers, this simple homemade bath salt recipe may just make your day (or evening).
Besides being beautiful to look at, lavender has magnificent health benefits that most of us could benefit from.
The word lavender is derived from the Latin root lavare, which means "to wash," since it was historically used in baths to help purify the body.
We would like to share a wise piece of writing from Sylvie Barthelemy, certified ayuverdic lifestyle coach + yoga and meditation teacher. She calls on us to be present during the holiday season and focus on our company, "...it is easy to forget that what nourishes us the most is not food but rather true, authentic, heart-to-heart connection with our fellow human beings.
Chewing your food is more important that you think! Did you know that chewing is the first step in the process of digestion?
When we chew our food, our bodies are better able to absorb the nutrients, and digest the food we eat, providing us with the energy we need to function well through out the day. Chewing your food thoroughly also leads to a healthier digestive system.
