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One Ingredient, Many Meals

One Ingredient, Many Meals

There is nothing like having a major life change (in my case having a baby) to get you focused on what is “real” (ie. critical) and what can go by the wayside.  Any shortcuts I can take in any area of my life – I do (shampoo does not need to be rinsed out before [...]

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8 Tips for Really Living While Losing Weight

8 Tips for Really Living While Losing Weight

When I first started making a conscious effort to lose weight, I had a really hard time not letting it take over my life. I’d find myself starting to dread social occasions because of the inevitable weight loss obstacles that would present themselves. I’d turn down dinner or happy hours out with friends in favor [...]

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Oatmeal-Flax Carob Cherry Cookies

Oatmeal-Flax Carob Cherry Cookies

One of my favorite things to do (ok, one of my obsessions…) is to take a recipe and make it healthier. It’s a constant circus in my head, thinking about how I can recreate foods I’d love to eat so that they’re gluten-free, refined sugar-free and a little bit better for me. It stems from [...]

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Crispy Cereal Mango Parfaits

Crispy Cereal Mango Parfaits

With the warmer weather finally here we crave lighter foods and bright flavors. We love mango and find any way we can to enjoy this sweet fruit! Mango is fabulous sliced and eaten by the bowlful. It is also a wonderful addition to shakes and smoothies. Mango gets even fun in these sweet little parfaits… [...]

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Why Complex Carbs Are Your Body’s Best Friend

Why Complex Carbs Are Your Body’s Best Friend

I get the distinct pleasure of hearing from our customers and when someone as enthused about Uncle Sam as Sally Hughes comes along, she makes us want to share the love. Here, she writes from her perspective of being a nutritionist and fitness trainer about “why complex carbs are your body’s best friend.” _________________________________________ “Fat [...]

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