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Tag: Cinnamon

  • Soothing Saturday

    Add some spice to your soothing Saturday this weekend! Today and tomorrow only Plant Therapy will be including a  Complimentary 10 mL Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil with purchase of $35.00 or more.  Spice up your Saturday Cinnamon boasts several health benefits, including: Weight loss Pain relief Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease   Reduced blood sugar in Diabetics  

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you seeking a quick, last minute Christmas gift for a co-worker, friend, or special someone? Gather these ingredients in a jar and make that person extra happy! Hot Chocolate Mix Ingredients 3 tablespoons Cacao Powder 1 ounce Cacao Butter (finely chopped) 3 tablespoons Coconut Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg 1…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week In light of my birthday today, I decided to bake a cake! A Flourless Cake with a Touch of Sweet and Warm Aroma Cinnamon Apple Cake  Ingredients 1 Apple (peeled, cored, and chopped) 2 tablespoons Orange Juice (fresh squeezed) 1 cup Creamy Roasted Almond Butter ¼ cup Honey or Agave…

  • Thirsty Thursday

    Does your morning smoothie need a fix? Are your taste buds tired of berries? Do you want a change? Apple Delight Ingredients 1/2 – 1 Fuji Apple, or apple variety of choice  (chopped) 1/2 – 1 Banana (sliced) 1/2 – 1 c. Spinach, or leafy green of choice 1 – 2 tbsp. Unsalted Peanut Butter, or nut butter…

  • Thirsty Thursday

    Sweet Satisfying Summer Smoothie To Meet Your Protein Needs Ingredients 1 Banana (frozen and sliced) 1/2 cup Mixed Berries: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries (frozen) 1 cup Spinach (raw) 1-2 scoops dotFIT Pre-Post Workout Formula & Meal Replacement (Strawberry Banana flavor) 1/4-1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (non-fat, plain) 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds 1 tablespoon Honey 1 tablespoon…

  • Thirsty Thursday Healthy Cocktail

    Anti-Inflammatory Green Smoothie Many of our aches, pains, discomforts, and otherwise “icky” feelings are caused by inflammation.  Inflammation can affect nearly every aspect of our bodies, including weight gain, skin abnormalities, headaches, and depression. Fortunately, there are specific foods and spices you can consume to help alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Mix the ingredients listed below in your…

  • Thirsty Thursday, Metabolism-Boosting Cocktail

    A cocktail to fire up your metabolism and make you feel healthy all day! Tastes great, too! But remember, just a dash of cayenne pepper – a little goes a long way! Eat Well!  Be Active!  Be Healthy!  Be YOU! Reference: http://fearlessfoodandfitness.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/good-morning-metabolism-cocktail/

  • Foods to Boost Your Metabolism and Burn Fat!

       I have consistently read in the literature about cinnamon and cayenne pepper’s effects on metabolism. So, here is more information about these two super foods: CINNAMON  Improves insulin resistance and stabilizes blood sugar levels, contributing to weight loss More efficient at managing hunger and appetite Decreases free fatty acids and levels of low density lipoprotein…

  • Thirsty Thursday Drink Recipe!

    As this Thursday comes to an end, here is a tasty and healthy drink recipe that can be served cold or hot.  It is a perfect winter drink for those typical chilly nights or atypical warm, sunny days! Apple Cider Smoothie Ingredients 1/2 Lemon 1 cup  Water 3 Green Apples (diced) 2 handfuls Spinach 1 inch…