by L Young | Feb 11, 2015 | Blog
Valentine’s Day is not complete without those little indulgences of chocolate. This treat is the perfect ending to the day and it even has a healthy flair without skimping on the yummy factor.
The organic strawberries are full of antioxidants and vitamin C, while the dark chocolate gives us antioxidants, may enhance mood with it’s serotonin boosting qualities, plus calcium and magnesium for a relaxed, restful sleep. Adding a touch of cream to the recipe acts as a stabilizer, helping the chocolate set quickly without the need to heat to a certain temperature. The best part; you can cook and be ready to serve within 30 minutes!
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by L Young | Feb 5, 2015 | Blog
Fat may not be the diet villain we were led to believe, at least when it comes to “healthy fats”. For years we have heard that fats make you fat! We had the “fat free” craze of the 90’s with all the low fat and fat free versions of our favorite foods showing up on the grocery shelves. You may have noticed though if you look at the labels of the “fat free” foods, they typically have higher amounts of sugar to compensate for the taste.
You’ll be happy to know that our bodies DO need a small amount of fat to stay healthy, maintain an active metabolism, and keep our heart and bodies functioning properly. It comes down to choosing your fats wisely! Healthy fats can help keep our appetite satisfied so we are not craving and eating all the sweet and sugary foods. When mixed with a well-balanced nutritious meal, they can help slow down the digestion process reducing the amount of insulin released, keeping us from those unhealthy cravings while helping reduce our risks of Type II Diabetes!
Not all fats are created equal, so choosing wisely is the key!
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by L Young | Jan 27, 2015 | Blog
Diet may be in the forefront of your New Year intentions, however that doesn’t have to mean doing it alone. In fact research shows that family mealtime transformations have great benefits for everyone and it’s not as difficult as you may think to get started, not to mention the ease of cooking only “1” meal! Cooking at home while transitioning to whole foods is a great way to start, giving clarity and focus while naturally helping to reduce unwanted pounds.
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by L Young | Jan 21, 2015 | Blog
Let’s talk about one surprising exercise we can do each day that can help us with those weight-loss goals, gratitude! Yes, you heard right. The New Year brings a sense of renewal, with fresh intentions and goals. These can range from the most popular, weight loss, to being more organized, career goals, increasing exercise, and more. Whatever your personal intentions may be for the New Year, starting with gratitude can pave the way for success. So how can it affect weight-loss?
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by L Young | Dec 23, 2014 | Blog
The shopping is done, presents are wrapped, and it’s time to relax and enjoy a little “me” time! If you’d like a simple, inexpensive way to do this without ever leaving your home, grab some of your favorite candles, slip into your robe, and create your very own personal mini spa…
All you need are some nicely scented candles, bath salts, baking soda, lavender oil, some relaxing music and a nice soft towel and robe. Dim the lights, light some candles in the bathroom, and fill the bathtub with very warm water (as warm as you can stand it) and follow the quick recipe below:
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