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Eating healthy for many people has an ominous sense and is often heard of as something to dread.... but NEWS FLASH, it doesn't have to be! Eating healthy can open up a whole new world to adventurous foods someone may have otherwise never tried. The abundant recourses available online and in books provide endless factual information on different recipes, detoxes, exercises, and so many more little adjustments to make any life healthier. Personally, foods that I haven't tried before have now become some of my favorites. Examples of some of these superfoods that add pizazz to any dish are avocados, quinoa, lemon, dark chocolate, sweet potato and many more clean-eating foods. Bananas and I have a funny story... for 16 years I NEVER liked bananas and frankly never really tried them. After realizing the potassium, antioxidants, vitamins and other metabolism boosting properties to this super-fruit, I decided to give bananas another chance to win me over. Now, a day doesn't go ...

Mexican food gone healthy is the best thing that has happened in a long time! The savory flavors of yummy cumin and Mexican cheese melt in my mouth every time and I don't have to worry about the weight-gaining properties of regular cheesy casseroles. Perfect for storing in  the fridge, this recipe is a great big-family dinner option due to its quantity and health benefits! Serves- 6 Total time- 45mins Ingredients: 2 whole wheat tortilla , 1 lb ground chicken , or ground turkey 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce , 2 tsp tabasco sauce , 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese , or Mexican blend cheese 1 can (16 oz) fat-free refried beans , 1 canola oil cooking spray , 3 sprays 1 baked corn tortilla chips , crushed 1 reduced-fat sour cream , optional topping 1 salsa , optional topping 1 lettuce , optional topping 1 onion , diced, optional topp...

                                                                      Tuesday, July 4th 2017 There is almost nothing I love more than sitting at my desk at the end of an adventurous day and reflecting the highlights into my journal. It's so satisfying looking back on past entries and remembering different meaningful moments. COVER There are certainly no rules to your personal style and/or aesthetic vibe. However you would like to design your cover and inner journal is totally up to you. Also, the different purposes for your journal may vary: bullet journal, travel notebook, art/doodling, or just a mess of ...

Everybody loves a hot cup of soup now and then (or everyday). It represents a cozy meal to share with loved ones. It's funny because i had a friend come to Florida from Iowa to visit and she thought it was so strange that we were indulging in such soup in the middle of the hot summer! I laughed and said, "Haha, i have soup all year round!" This recipie can be followed exactly to provide a lighter vegan option, or could have meat added or a beef broth. A bowl of this amazing soup has amazing fiber and protein properties due to the health bennefits of green lentils. Recipie: Details- Serves 4-6 (419gm [about 1.85 cup]                  serving)              - Prep Time: 10mins              - Cook Time: 60mins Ingredients- •3 cloves garlic minced •1 onion finely chopped •1 green bell pepper seeded, chopped bite size •2 stalks celery chopped bite size •2 carro...