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[Video] Have a Look at Andrea’s Favorite FUN FOOD Recipes!

Chris — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:27:40 +0000

You may be able to identify with Andrea in this video as she explains that she really needs to prepare some healthy breakfasts and lunches in advance … otherwise, she ends up munching on junk food. She shows how she makes a couple of her favorite low-fat recipes like a morning “frap” and low-cal Zucchini Pasta.

Watch how she makes some great stuff:

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Important Facts About Adding CACAO NIBS (or Cocoa Nibs?) to Your Recipes

maud — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 21:39:22 +0000

There are numerous reasons to include healthy cacao nibs in your recipes and in your diet. You may want to note that cacao nibs are also referred to as (raw) cocoa nibs, just in case you get confused! Regardless of how it’s spelled, cacao nibs are a pure chocolate treat made from crushed cacao beans: essentially unsweetened chocolate chips with nothing added.

They are dried and fermented bits of cacao beans. The texture of our raw organic cacao nibs is similar to that of roasted coffee beans. They have a deep chocolate flavor which can be described as slightly bitter and nutty.

Cacao nibs are an excellent source of antioxidants, fiber, iron and magnesium.

Cacao nibs are often included in trail mix, smoothies, overnight oats, brownies and muffins for an enriched flavor as well as for the many health benefits. Here are 6 health benefits that you should be aware of:

1) Nutritional Powerhouse: Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Raw organic cacao nibs are an excellent source of fiber and iron. A single one-ounce serving of cacao nibs provides 18% of the DV for fiber and 21% of the DV for iron. They are also chock-full of protective antioxidants and magnesium. In fact, raw cacao nibs are one of the best food sources of magnesium: an essential mineral involved in over 300 chemical reactions in our body, from nerve function to bone health.

2) Brain Food: A study led by researchers at the Northumbria University in England examined the effects of cacao consumption on cognitive activity. Subjects who consumed a cacao drink before performing mathematical calculations completed them more quickly and accurately than the control group that received no cacao. The lead professor of the study suggested that the high polyphenol content of cacao may be protective against declining cognitive function. Organic cacao nibs are one smart snack!

Read about 4 more health benefits on the next page …

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[Video] 3 New Ways to Make BETTER LEMONADE!

maud — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:13:01 +0000

Sara Lynn shows how to make 3 different kinds of healthy lemonade in this video, starting with a traditional version of Fresh Homemade Lemonade that’s good any time, any place. Then she jazzes it up with a couple of variations that are even healthier and more refreshing.

You may consider using a sugar substitute such as stevia if you want to make it even healthier!

To start with, here’s are the basic ingredients:

1 cup lemon juice, freshly-squeezed
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup water
3 cups water

Grab 6 lemons to squeeze for each cup of lemon juice. Here are some tips:

• Roll the lemons to make them easier to juice
• Use a fork to capture as much juice as possible
• Strain to remove pulp and seeds

Here is how Sara Lynn puts it all together to make the Lemonade:

In a small saucepan, heat water and sugar until sugar has dissolved completely. Allow mixture to cool.

Mix lemon juice, simple syrup (sugar mixture) and water in a pitcher.

Garnish with lemon slices and mint.

Continue on to the next page for the video and 3 recipes that add some “jazz” to this traditional Lemonade …

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[Video] Brooklyn Demonstrates Some of Her Best Tips for Creative “MEAL PREPPING”

maud — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 20:27:38 +0000

Brooklyn is a weight-conscious beauty consultant who’s into skin care, fitness, fashion and … healthy cooking. This entertaining video is chock-full of recipe ideas … especially creative meals with meat and eggs … and helpful tips that you’ll want to try. Great to share with family and friends!

You’ll notice that she’s a big fan of tupperware:

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[Video] Beth’s “TOP 5” QUICK & EASY BREAKFAST RECIPES

maud — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 22:46:29 +0000

If you (or you know of someone) who gets stressed out in the morning, then you need to watch this short video with Beth’s “Top 5” breakfast ideas. You’ll discover why Beth is so popular! My favorite is the one with blueberries and raspberries and the concoction that you bake in the oven for 15 minutes. It ends up looking like a mini-pizza and is really yummy!

She shows how to make this and 4 more special breakfasts in the video, below.

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[Video] 5 of Cloe’s Favorite Healthy BREAKFASTS to Make in a Hurry!

maud — Thu, 03 May 2018 06:34:19 +0000

Cloe says she’s always in a rush in the morning, but still manages to fix a healthy breakfast in less than 2 minutes. She show us 5 great breakfast ideas in this short video: a banana smoothie with blueberries on top, a yogurt parfait with healthy granola and raspberries … and more.

Watch and take notes! Share with your friends!

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More Ways to Enjoy More Fruit More Often!

maud — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:03:42 +0000

It’s good to know that adults need to consume at least one cup of fruit (or equivalent) every day to stay healthy. Fresh fruit tastes best. Often the best strategy is to quit snacking on candy, cookies, ice cream and other sweets by replacing your between-meal cravings with healthy, fresh fruit. Or otherwise: cooked, canned or dried fruit.

Here are some cool ideas to encourage you (and your family) to eat more fruit.

Out of sight is out of mind so don’t hide all your fruit in the fridge — keep a few day’s worth of fresh fruit on your kitchen counter. That way you’ll be tempted to pick up an apple, orange, or pear instead of a candy bar. Nectarines and bananas also keep well at room temperature for a few days, as long as the peels are still intact. Just remember to keep the apples away from the bananas, unless you want them to ripen quickly.

Enjoy fresh fruit in smoothies. A basic smoothie includes a banana cut into chunks, a cup of berries, a dollop of plain yogurt and a cup of milk or juice. Put everything in a blender for a minute or so and serve. If you have a heavy duty blender, you can also add some ice cubes for a milk-shake like texture. Once you have this simple recipe down, you can explore more smoothie recipes:

Mango Lassi

Cantaloupe Smoothie

Tropical Fruit Smoothie

Strawberry Banana Ginger Smoothie

Another suggestion:

Make a simple low-calorie fruit salad by combining fresh melon cubes, pineapple chunks, grapes and strawberries. You can look for more festive fruit salad recipes; just stay away from ingredients that add too many calories or rely on fruits canned in heavy syrup.

For more great recipe ideas read the full article by Shereen Lehman, MS

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