by L Young | May 5, 2013 | Blog
Guacamole & Baked Tortilla Chips
You don’t have to be Mexican or sabotage your diet to enjoy Cinco de Mayo! There are many delicious Mexican dishes I enjoy, but one of my favorites I whip up all year round is Guacamole. It’s so easy to make and you can put your own spin on it with adding cilantro, different spicy peppers, or just make it plain. Either way, the avocado’s are packed with nutrients, healthy fat, and add your own baked chips and you’re all set. These recipes will have you enjoying your guacamole and chips in less than 30 minutes.
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by L Young | Apr 16, 2013 | Blog
Can leafy greens really energize our day? With spring in full bloom, green is all around us. Not only are the trees, grass, and flowers in bloom, so are the lettuces, basil, turnip greens, bok choy, and many others for our diet. You may be more familiar with salad greens and may think of them as diet or restrictive foods when trying to lose a few pounds. But there is a big variety of leafy greens and they are not just diet food. They have amazing power, come in many different forms, and can turn out delicious recipes. Nature sure planned it perfectly since spring is also a time for cleansing and greens help us do just that.
In Asian medicine green is related to the liver, emotional stability, and creativity, with good reason.
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by L Young | Mar 28, 2013 | Blog
This light, nutritious salad is a great addition to your Spring menu. Greens have cleansing properties to help our bodies naturally eliminate toxins while adding lot’s of vital nutrients. Be creative with your greens, adding or swapping out your favorites. You can also throw in leftovers from other meals, like roasted veggies, raw shredded carrots, grilled shrimp, etc. Have fun and bon appétit!
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 30 minutes or fewer
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by L Young | Mar 19, 2013 | Blog
Over the years we’ve all heard not to eat over the kitchen counter, chew your food more, and to simply “slow down”. What we didn’t realize at that time was the impact these simple words of advice could have on our weight and overall health. Digestion actually begins in the mouth, where contact with our teeth and digestive enzymes in our saliva break down food. But these days most of us rush through the whole eating experience, barely acknowledging what we’re putting in our mouths. All too often we are preoccupied with thoughts and things to do, or we are multi tasking and practically swallow our food whole! On average we chew each bite only eight times and this can have a big impact. Here are 3 ways we can change that impact.
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by L Young | Feb 25, 2013 | Blog
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uding our healthy heart focus, there is one thing our bodies stop doing when under stress, breathe! Its’ often something we don’t realize or give much thought to, but can be crucial to relaxing and relieving stress. Meditation is another good source but you need a quiet place to sit with music. This simple technique is one I love because you can do it anywhere, you don’t need any equipment, and you feel instant results. It acts as a natural tranquilizer and instantly calms the nervous system. I learned this technique years ago from Dr. Andrew Weil and it has become a daily tool for me. Just follow these directions and it will soon become second nature.
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