by L Young | Jul 22, 2013 | Blog
One of my favorite ice cream pops as a child was the creamsicle. That wonderful orange cream flavor was so refreshing on a hot summer evening. While thinking of this the other day, I decided to make a smoothie version that not only tastes delicious, but it can pass as a meal too. You can opt to make yours green or not, but just a tip if you haven’t tried a smoothie with fresh spinach, it really doesn’t change the flavor but it’s packed with fiber and nutrients.
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by L Young | Jul 17, 2013 | Blog
Does living a healthy lifestyle have to be all or nothing? Absolutely not! Striving to live by the 80/20 rule can keep it healthy while allowing for those little, occasional splurges. It works like this: at least 80% of the time you consume healthy, whole foods, while the other 15-20% you may choose to eat out, have a slice of pizza, enjoy cake at a birthday celebration or some other small treat. It can also mean skipping a day of exercise to do something different like relaxing on the porch with a glass of lemonade and a good book!
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