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Month: June 2016

5 Ultra Easy, Ultra Healthy Summer Side Recipes

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The 4th of July is next week. NEXT WEEK! We are in full on summer mode! That means cookouts and picnics and evenings in the backyard with friends and lots of food! And cookout, picnic and backyard food needs to be easy. Because no one wants to slave away all day in the kitchen in the summer. Also, no one wants to spend hours on a summer day scrolling through Pinterest looking for healthy recipes. So I’ve got something for you! I put together a few of my favorite summer side recipes that you can feel GREAT about eating at your…

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Cashew Cream Protein Smoothie

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| Categories: Breakfast, Food and Nutrition, Recipes, Smoothies, Snacks

Oh my. I want to tell you to just get in your car. Head to the store. Buy the ingredients for this smoothie. And make it. Now.

It is that good!

Not only is it delicious, but it nourishes and satisfies in the way that only a dessert-like “milk-shaky” protein smoothie can do. Because it’s got a good combo of protein, fat and natural sweetness, it will fill you up, satisfy sugar cravings and give you tons of energy to power through your day!

Cashews are one of the best ways to add creamy richness to many recipes, and work incredibly well in…

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Obstacles to Creating a Morning Routine You Love and Ways to Overcome Them

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Good morning is not just a word, it’s an action and a belief to live the entire day well. Morning is the time when you set the tone for the rest of the day. Set it right!  ~Fain Blake

Last week I wrote a post about why I believe creating a morning routine you love will change your life. This post builds on that, so if you haven’t read that one yet, go check that one out first!

This a topic I am pretty passionate about and I hope I convinced you to at least…

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15 quotes to inspire your mornings

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Lately I’ve been a big advocate for creating a morning routine you love.

I believe wholeheartedly in the power of a beautiful morning routine to create positive change in your life, because this has been true for me. I’m also a quote person! Words have power, and an inspiring quote or verse can encourage and challenge us to live more intentionally. I put together some quotes and verses that have inspired me as I have developed a morning routine.

Choose one you love and make it your morning mantra!

 

“Morning is when the wick is lit. A flame ignited, with…

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Watermelon Fresh Salad

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Watermelon Fresh Salad

Serves 8

Ingredients:

8 cups chopped watermelon

4 cups baby spinach

1 handful basil leaves, chopped

1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds

2 limes, juiced

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss well and serve.

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Zesty Quinoa Salad

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Zesty Quinoa Salad

You want to know what’s weird? Somehow I can find no pictures of this salad. Very strange, since I am obsessed with taking pictures of my food and make this ALL the time! I’m sure to make this in the near future, so a pic will be forthcoming!! You can trust me, it’s very pretty!

Main Dish: Serves 4

Side Dish: Serves 8-10

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed well

2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, rinsed

2 large tomatoes, diced

1 cucumber, diced

2 cups carrots, shredded

½ cup red onion, chopped

1 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

Dressing

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1…

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Summer Slaw with Chicken, Pineapple and Cashews

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Summer Slaw with Chicken, Pineapple and Cashews

Main course: Serves 4

Side dish: Serves 8

Ingredients:

Hot Saucy Lime Dressing

¼ cup fresh lime juice

¼ cup olive oil

2-3 teaspoons hot sauce (according to your taste for spice!)

1 tablespoon honey

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

Salad

2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

1 small head green cabbage, finely shredded

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 cup fresh pineapple, diced

½ cup cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup raw cashew pieces

Cook chicken by bringing 4 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan and add the chicken breasts. Bring water back to a simmer and…

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Wake Up and Nourish Coffee Smoothie

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Rise and shine or…

Wake up and nourish!

I’m typically a green smoothie girl, but this smoothie is so incredibly good (and nourishing) that lately it’s the only way to go for me. It’s my current favorite and I just can’t stop making it. Plus it’s a delicious way to get your coffee and breakfast down in one glass, saving time and energy. I’ll get my greens in later!

It’s got some powerhouse ingredients, so it can definitely qualify for breakfast. Plus, you’re beginning your day with a boost for both your metabolism and energy! I’ve got you covered in the protein department…

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Upgrade your day (and life) by creating a morning routine you love

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Picture this. It’s 6 am (or maybe even 5 or 5:30!). It’s early, but you are gloriously happy (really!) sitting in your comfy chair or on your back patio, with your coffee. The house is quiet because everyone’s still in bed (smiley face) You are just staring into space, waking up. In the silence you find the space to reflect, pray or just be. This is your time, set aside just for you. Your time to do whatever you want, before the world (and your kids) starts making demands. Want to read your book? Read! Want to…

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