Keep the Doctor Away

I love Apples! They are crisp, crunchy, and sweet! They are packed with vitamins and the benefits are overwhelming.

Weight Loss: High in fiber and water content to keep you fuller longer. They also satisfy a sweet tooth.
Energy Boost: Apples are high in vitamin c and B6 which help boost energy.
Fountain of Youth: The antioxidants in apples block the absorption of free radicals that age the skin.
Cleanse: Apples aid your livers ability to rid toxins making them a safe cleanse.
Heart Health: Apples are associated with lower risk of death from coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease.

Even better news about apples? They are one of the approved foods on the 17 Day Diet for all cycles. Here is a great recipe you can enjoy on cycles 1-4 when you are craving something sweet and crunchy. For more recipes, see The [...]

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Black bean and Tomato Quinoa Salad

Whip up this Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa Salad for a delicious entree to satisfy your body and soul.
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Ingredients

2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 cup quinoa, washed
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, diced
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Whisk together first four ingredients with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl and set aside.
Bring 2 cups water and 1 cup quinoa to a boil in a medium pot with 1 tablespoon salt. After it reaches a boil reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Remove pot from heat and remove lid. Let stand for about 5 minutes.
Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.

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Why Drink More Water?

Want to improve your skin, health, and aid your weight loss efforts? Drink more water. This tried and true method gets over looked too often. The popular 17 Day Diet suggests you drink at least 8 eight cups daily and during the jumpstart phase of the Flat Belly Diet, 8 cups of “sassy water” are mandatory. But can this tasteless liquid really live up to all its claims read on to find out…

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Health Benefits of Drinking Water:

Healthier  Skin-Forget about  expensive creams or beauty treatments. Drinking water is the free way to hydrate your skin, prevent acne, and prevent wrinkles. 
Remove Toxins-Water flushes toxins from your body especially from your digestive tract. The kidney system is dependent on water to do its work. Water also helps get rid of excess nitrogen and ketones which is important when following a high protein diet.
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Healthy, Lean, & Vegan

I spent the morning hiking with a close friend who had just completed a month of veganism. She partook in the challenge to be “healthier & leaner.” Did it work? She reported back this morning that not only did she gain six pounds; she, also, felt too sluggish to workout. I of course had to ask what she was eating daily to make her gain weight and lose energy. The culprit: protein, well more lack thereof.

If you are unsure of why our bodies need protein, check out “Get Your Protein.” The short story is that protein repairs muscle tissue, keeps you full, and provides the body with needed energy. In my friends case, meat, eggs, and dairy had been her number one source of protein for years and she didn’t know what to supplement her diet with when she cut those things out. Cutting out animal products can be an excellent [...]

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Kale Heaven

Craving something crispy, salty, crunchy, and full of flavor? Put that potato chip bag down and reach for something 100 times better, Kale chips. Kale chips? You may ask. They satisfy every salty and crunchy craving you have and even if you don’t like kale give these a try. I promise you wont regret it like you will that potato chip bag.

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Benefits of Kale

Low calorie, high in fiber, and has 0 fat. 1 cup only has 36 calories! 
High in iron: not sure what Popeye was thinking eating spinach.
Packed with antioxidants
Anti-inflammatory: 1 cup has 10% the RDA of omega-3 acids
High in vitamin A which is great for your skin, vision, and mouth health.

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Raw Recipe: Creamy Nectarine & Blackberry Smoothie

Going fully raw isn’t easy. But remember you don’t have to become fully raw to reap the benefits. Adding raw foods to your regular diet can be helpful as well. Try by starting out with 1 meal a day raw – breakfast might be the easiest and I have a raw smoothie recipe below to help! You can double this recipe if you want to consume more – this recipe makes a 16 oz smoothie.

You could also jump right in to the Raw food world and try a raw food cleanse to see if the diet is right for you. First check out our previous post “What Can A Raw Food Cleanse Do For You?”. We have apps for trying a cleanse out. You can do 3 days, 7 days, 14 days or 28 days. These cleanses will help [...]

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Paleo Sweets

A common question is what to eat while on the Paleo diet. Many are confused. A quick guideline of foods to not eat are: no grains, no sugar (some use Honey), no artificial sweeteners, no soy, no trans-fats, no legumes and for some no dairy. Sounds kind of scary to most, I am sure. Especially the lack of grains and sugar. That means regular commercial breads, crackers, donuts, cookies, etc. BUT, there are ways to create some of your favorite foods in Paleo form. I’ve compiled a little list of foods to enjoy while on Paleo, just for fun. Foods you wouldn’t normally think could be Paleo. Like waffles and muffins!

palei-iconAnd while I got you thinking about going Paleo I’d like to mention our awesome app for iPhone. It guides you the whole way. It’s called Paleo Complete. It’s got recipes, weight [...]

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Skinny-Jeans Brownies

It seems I have a sweet tooth. Last week, I made lemon bars and tonight I made brownies. And, if these were just any brownies, I wouldn’t be able to fit in my jeans tomorrow with all these delicious desserts running around my kitchen. Lucky for me, I have a recipe that keeps me in my skinny jeans and tames my sweet tooth. 

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I love this clean eating recipe because you can adapt it to fit any eating style. There are variations for Gluten-Free , Paleo, and Vegan diets.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour (oat flour, almond, or coconut flour)
1/4 tsp. each baking powder and salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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Tis’ the Season for Cherries

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As of late, cherries have been catching my eye more and more in the grocery store. I finally bought some on my last trip and realized I must have forgotten how wonderful this sweet, tart little fruit can be. But apart from its wonderful flavor, cherries are beneficial to your overall health. You can eat them fresh or Dried Cherries are super tasty as well!
Dried Cherries are so tasty!

Sleep Better
Cherries are one of the few natural sources of melatonin and could even replace a melatonin supplement. Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by your body and regulates your sleep cycles. The body produces melatonin only in the darkness and artificial light, tv, and computers stop the production. But melatonin helps you fall asleep faster [...]

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Clean Eating Lemon Bars

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Delicious 70 calorie Protein-Packed Lemon Bars 
 

 

 

 

Clean eating lemon bars – that taste just like the naughty lemon bars you love!!!

Ingredients:

1 egg
2 egg whites
8 oz fat free cream cheese
1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
3/4 cup low-fat vanilla protein powder
3/4 cup stevia
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
whisk egg and egg whites in a small bowl
combine cream cheese and all the remaining ingredients in a Ninja Professional Blender .
When mix is smooth, add eggs and blend.
With nonfat cooking spray, spray a 8 x 8 Pyrex Square Baking Dish.
Pour batter into pan and place in preheated oven
Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick come out clean

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