I love organic green tea with an unrivaled passion. I'll take it with a hint of jasmine, mint, or mango, and I'll also happily drink it plain. Since overdoing it with caffeine tends to make me a jittery stress ball, however, I've been trying to limit myself to 3 cups a day. I still like to have a cup of hot something when I'm not chugging green tea, so I've taken to drinking copious amounts of raspberry leaf and rooibos throughout the day. You've probably...
I've been trying my best to incorporate more healthy/good fats into my diet lately, and the three pictured above have become my absolute favorites.
Avocados- My favorite way to eat this little guy is in the form of guacamole, but I've also been putting 1/2 of one in my green smoothie each morning. It adds a creaminess that is just the best. Avocados have lots of monounsaturated fat, which decreases our risk of heart disease and regulates blood sugar. WIN. Extra Virgin Olive Oil- The brand pictured above is...
Danielle and I have been closely watching the progress of our kombucha, and we deemed it ready after a recent taste test! It's tart, slightly sweet, fizzy, and absolutely delicious. The scoby has easily doubled in size, and at one point it had tentacles that made it look kind of like a jellyfish. We bottled and refrigerated the first batch yesterday, and we started two new batches with our bigger and better scoby. Hopefully our next two batches will develop just as beautifully. I don't have many doubts...
So who's in the mood to win something awesome? Since Conscious Box is generously allowing me to give away one of their November boxes, today might be your lucky day! Enter below, and since this giveaway closes on the 6th, you should probably do so sooner rather than later! a Rafflecopter giveaway Good luck...
My obsession with coconut oil is a secret to no one, and the kind folks at Tropical Traditions seem to have gotten the memo as well. After seeing May's Refined vs Unrefined post, they contacted me about trying a jar of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil. As any reasonable person would, I responded with an enthusiastic "heck yes!" The more research I did on Tropical Traditions, the more confident I felt in my decision to review their coconut oil....
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I woke up a few mornings ago craving tomato soup, and luckily we had all the ingredients needed to make it happen!
What I used:
2 medium carrots
1 large clove of garlic
1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
1 cup of not-chick'n broth
basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste
a small handful of shredded Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
What I did:
First, I peeled the carrots and sauteed them in butter on low heat until...
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A reasonably priced box full of health, wellness, and fitness products might sound too good to be true, but that's exactly what you're signing up for when you join KLUTCHclub. For $16-$18 a month, you'll receive $50 worth of healthy lifestyle goodness right on your doorstep! I recently received July's box for review, and it did not disappoint.
What's Inside:
Mighty Leaf Teas- All three teas were impressively tasty. I tried the Organic Earl Grey first thing in the morning,...
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I'm currently reading (and loving it), but I plan on reading when I finish. is letting me borrow both. Have I mentioned that she's the best?
I'M GONNA LEARN SO MUCH ABOUT HEALTHY EATING!
Speaking of healthy eating, are you participating in the No More Dirty Looks ? I...
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My friend Hannah visited recently, and she left a big, beautiful pumpkin behind when she returned home. Since then, I've been brainstorming ways to put it to good use. Halloween's over, so carving it seems kind of silly. I did just come across an article about the health benefits of pumpkins for dogs, though, so making pumpkin dog treats might be in order. Below are a few pumpkin dog treat recipes I've found: Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats Halloween Pumpkin Dog Treats Homemade... Read More »
made sushi roll edamame salad a few nights ago, and it kind of rocked my world. In case you can't tell what everything is in the tiny picture above, I'll list the components: organic romaine lettuce, edamame, brown rice, cucumber, carrot, green onion, nori, and avocado. The homemade dressing, Green Onion-Miso Vinaigrette, was probably my favorite part, and I plan to put it on so many future salads. And here are a couple of links worth sharing: Chocolate Good for Heart?- This short article seems a...
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