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Chia Tapioca Pudding
Is your sweet tooth itching for something sweet? Do you crave a sweet, healthy treat? Chia Tapioca Pudding is quick, easy, and healthy fix! Chia seeds are fiber-rich, containing both soluble and insoluble fiber. Translation: Chia seeds will clean-out your gastrointestinal (GI) tract! But, beware, excess consumption of these little seeds might have a laxative effect! Ingredients 6 tablespoons: Chia Seeds 3 cups:…
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Thirsty Thursday
It’s Thirsty Thursday! The drink of choice is a Whey Protein Shake. Before you begin scooping out your protein powder and filling your blender with fruits and vegetables, please read the 411 on Whey. What is in this stuff? Milk! The curd is removed from the whey, and is used to make cheese. The whey is further processed to…
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Pumpkin Cornbread
Ingredients 1 cup Cornmeal 1/2 cup Corn Flour (or Oat Flour) 2 teaspoons Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 Egg 1 cup non-fat, plain Greek Yogurt 1/2 cup drained, canned Corn (not creamed) 1/2 cup canned (or boxed) Pumpkin Puree 2 tablespoons Honey 1 tablespoon pure Vanilla Extract (optional) 1 small handful raw, unsalted…
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Power Oats Pumpkin Bites
Ingredients 1 1/2 cup old-fashion rolled Oats (not quick cooking type) 1/2 cup ground (blended) Oats (or Oat Flour) 1/2 cup canned (or boxed) Pumpkin Puree 1 cup pitted Medjool Dates (approximately 8) 1/4 cup Nut Butter of choice (Almond, Sunflower, or Peanut) 1/4-1/2 cup shredded Coconut (optional) 1/4-1/2 cup powdered Sugar (optional) 1/4-1/2 cup grated Chocolate (optional)…
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Pumpkin Muffins to Add to Your Thanksgiving Feast!
Healthy Chocolate Coconut Pumpkin Muffins Ingredients 1 cup Coconut Flour ½ cup Flax Meal (Optional: May use all Coconut Flour) ½ cup Oat Bran (Optional: May use all Coconut Flour) 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ½ teaspoon Salt 2 tablespoons Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 tablespoon Cinnamon ½ cup Non-fat, Plain Greek Yogurt ½ cup Cultured Coconut Milk…
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Thirsty Thursday Healthy Cocktail!
Here is a refreshing, healthy cocktail for your Thursday cocktail hour! As a spice grown in India and Asia, turmeric has been used as a herbal remedy in China, India, and Indonesia for many years. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Turmeric is host to many health benefits! Animal research showed anti-cancer effects, specifically tumors…
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A Healthy, Refreshing Treat for Your Holiday Weekend!
As we embrace the last weekend of Summer 2013, here is a healthy and refreshing treat to beat the final hot days! Strawberry Protein Popsicles Ingredients 1/2 cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk or Almond Milk 1/4 cup Plain, Non-Fat Greek Yogurt 1 scoop of Strawberry-flavored Protein Powder 1 packet of Truvia or Stevia (or another natural sweetener of your choice)…
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Low in Calories, High in Nutrients: Spinach is a Must-Have!