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Cooking: Love Made Edible

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“Cooking is love made edible.”

I came across this quote this week and thought it an appropriate topic for a blog post during Valentine’s week! Cooking as an expression of love and connection and health. Also, as I was thinking about the Valentine’s meal I would prepare for my own family this week, this was on my mind. I’ve written about this before, but it matters to me, so I’ll keep writing about it.

Because the table is the place where we get nourished, not only physically, but emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

It’s a time of connection to others, to come together,…

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Improve Your Meal Planning to Save Money and Time

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I saved at least $200 this month by improving my meal planning. It’s true, maybe even more! And it didn’t take a lot of extra effort. I was simply more organized in planning our meals, shopped on the right days, reviewed the food I still had at the end of the week before buying more, and shopped only once a week.

Planning healthy meals has never been my issue, and we eat really well, but I’m trying to get better at the time and money part. I’m trying to simply shop less, buy less, waste less. It’s like the minimalist…

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What the winter solstice means for our bodies and our health

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Happy First Day of Winter! It’s hard to believe, considering the below zero temps lately, but today is our “official” transition from fall to winter, the winter solstice!

By any chance have you noticed a shift in your body/mood/energy levels lately? I’m not going to lie, winter is my least favorite season. I’m just a warm weather kind of girl. Plus, I hate sweaters. And layers. And coats. Also, boots and gloves. And dry skin.

We don’t tend to pay much attention to the winter solstice when it’s already dipped into the negative temps and our focus is on the holidays, the celebrations, the shopping,…

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5 Healthy Holiday Smoothies

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It’s no secret I love smoothies. Making smoothies is one of the easiest ways to be creative in the kitchen with few skills and little time, not to mention a whole lot of nutrition for this small effort! Smoothies are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antioxidants. Plus, they’re easy to digest, which means your body easily absorbs all of that good stuff. When foods are easy on your digestion, it also means more energy for you!

My smoothies roll with the seasons, and it’s the holiday season! So I’m here to help you get into the holiday spirit with smoothie recipes…

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Kale and White Bean Soup with Lemon

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I made this soup for the first time in a while the other night and was immediately reminded why I love it. My body was craving a quick healthy boost, and it was craving this soup. Soups are one of the easiest (and delicious) ways to get a lot of fresh, nutrient dense vegetables into your diet, quickly, easily and all in one bowl! This one is absolutely bursting with health (thanks, kale!). It is such a gift to your body. Tell me you don’t feel healthier just looking at the picture (and it’s not even a great picture, but you get the…

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Healthy Holiday Tips: Sane Eating and Mindful Celebration

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Are you ready to count your blessings and enjoy the feast?

Ready for the ultimate celebration of the table?

This week we’ll enjoy family and friends, make some new memories, practice traditions and then get down to some SERIOUS eating. Food can bring us a lot of joy, but when we over-do it, you know it takes it’s toll! The key is to celebrate mindfully and I have just a few quick tips to help you enjoy this Thanksgiving (and the rest of the holiday season too!) without sabotaging your health, energy and holiday radiance!

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What to do when you eat too much sugar

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You know what really stresses me out?

Having approximately 8 pounds of Halloween “loot” in my house. Despite my exclamations that they are too old, my teenage boys went trick or treating anyway. Like most normal kids, they happen to love candy. So off they went.

Now, we have a candy “problem”.

And it’s not even the candy itself, it’s the sheer amount! I don’t ever remember bringing home this much candy as a kid! If there wasn’t so much candy, it really wouldn’t be such a big deal. Then there is the age old question…should they just binge and be done with…

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Simple Ingredient Swaps for Cleaner Eating

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One of the easiest ways to make every day a little bit healthier is with simple ingredient swaps that don’t sacrifice taste or joy! Below I’ve listed some of my favorite swaps, with a brief description of why.

If you don’t care about the why, just the what, skip to the bottom of this post! I created a PDF list which you can download or print for your reference. Post it in your pantry as a reminder!

Consider replacing some or all of the following foods and step up your clean eating habits!

Artificial Sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners are hugely problematic for many…

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No Carrot Sticks: My Top 10 Healthy Snacks

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Oh how virtuous it feels to snack on carrot sticks…and how unsatisfying. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against carrot sticks and I eat them often, but only paired with something decadent like guacamole! Otherwise, they just don’t do it for me.

So many times we think of snacking as a negative thing, but it really doesn’t have to be. And that’s good news, because as much as we may try to avoid it, snacking is a way of life now. We are on-the-go, running around and in need of energy!

There are pros and cons to snacking, but when…

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Simple Snack Guacamole

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Simple Snack Guacamole

Ingredients:

1 avocado

juice from one lime (or lemon)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Peel avocado and remove pit. Mash avocado, then add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Serve with chopped veggies or tortilla chips.

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