Last Thirsty Thursday’s Protein Shake Recipe

Last Thirsty Thursday’s Protein Shake Recipe

Hi everyone!   The ingredients in last Thursday’s protein shake were: Avocados Bananas Coconut, Almond or Flax Milk (your choice) Vega Protein and Greens Chocolate Powder Coconut Water   The nutrition breakdown for 1 serving of yesterday’s Chocolate, Banana, Avocado Protein Smoothie is: 170 calories 14 grams of protein 17 grams of carbohydrates 4 grams of fiber 7 grams of sugar 6 grams of fat It also contains 7% of our daily values of Vitamin A and 9% of our…

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Healthy Foods from A-Z, “Q”

Healthy Foods from A-Z, “Q”

Good Morning Everyone! We are on to the letter “Q” in our journey through the alphabet of healthy foods! Quinoa- Whole grains like quinoa provide essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, which help to regulate the digestive system and to keep you feeling full and more satisfied.  Quinoa is naturally gluten-free and contains iron, B-vitamins, potassium, calcium, and vitamin E, to name a few.  It is one of only a few plant foods that are considered a complete protein.  Although there…

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Healthy Holiday Baking Recipes!

Healthy Holiday Baking Recipes!

Good Morning Everyone!!! Here are some healthy holiday baking recipes – ENJOY!!!!! Cranberry-Honey Spice Pinwheel Cookies –  http://www.eatingwell.com/print/4777 Boot Tracks –  http://www.eatingwell.com/print/6343 Double Nut & Date Tassies –  http://www.eatingwell.com/print/15158 Clean Eating Pecan Pie –  http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-pecan-pie/ Gluten-Free Rice Flour Jam Cookies –  http://www.kurryleaves.net/2013/12/rice-flour-jam-cookies-thumbprint.html Gluten-Free Soft and Fluffy Sugar Cookies –  http://arismenu.com/soft-fluffy-sugar-cookies-the-great-food-blogger-cookie-swap/ Gluten-Free Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies –  http://www.eatgood4life.com/gluten-free-oatmeal-almond-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/                                      

Healthy Foods from A-Z, “P”

Healthy Foods from A-Z, “P”

Good Morning Everyone! We are on to the letter “P” in our journey through the alphabet of healthy foods!  Enjoy! Pistachios –   Pistachios are one of the oldest nuts commonly used in the world.  They are native to Asia, particularly Iran and Iraq. Pistachios are available in various forms such as shelled, unshelled, sweetened or salted.  The salted and sweetened varieties may not be the best choices only because of their higher sodium and sugar contents.  Unshelled nuts are the…

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“One Rule” to Stay on Track AND Enjoy the Holiday Season!

“One Rule” to Stay on Track AND Enjoy the Holiday Season!

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!! From family gatherings to get-togethers with friends, we are tempted with more mouthwatering food and drinks between thanksgiving and January, 1st than we are the entire year!!!!  It’s easy to say to ourselves “I’ll start January 1st” and justify our indulgences every opportunity we get, right?  Let’s change our mindset and start those “New Year’s Resolution” thoughts and actions now…in December!! Don’t get me wrong, I’m not suggesting you completely deprive yourself, but just like with Thanksgiving, there are ways…

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Healthy Foods from A-Z, “O”

Healthy Foods from A-Z, “O”

Good Morning Everyone! We are on to the letter “O” in our journey through the alphabet of healthy foods! Olive Oil –  Nearly every nutrition expert agrees that a moderate amount of fat consumption plays an important role in eating a healthy diet.  It provides our bodies with energy, is essential for growth and development, and is necessary for absorbing vitamins.   However, it is important to know that there are good fats and bad fats.  Good fats include: Monounsaturated…

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