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Tag: Spinach

  • Veggie Flax Muffin

    It is Monday morning and you just drank the last sip of coffee in your mug. Now, your tummy is growling… What do you do? Pick up your mug and make a Veggie Flax Muffin! The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for the vegetable group is 3 – 5 servings.  To meet this need, consume 1 – 2…

  • 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 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…

  • Low in Calories, High in Nutrients: Spinach is a Must-Have!

    Add a cup of fresh spinach to your next smoothie, salad, or sautéed veggies!

  • Top Foods to Give You Energy and Increase Happiness and Overall Health and Well-Being

    Try incorporating these 7 alkaline foods into your meals this week!   And… Yes, you can have your chocolate too –  in moderation!   Eat Well! Be Active! Be Healthy! Be YOU!    

  • 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…

  • A Refreshing, Antioxidant-rich Smoothie

    My sincerest apologies for the delay in posts – I am very busy as I am sure many of you are during another hectic holiday season! I hope this post finds all of you healthy and well during this time of the year.  If you feel the need to be healthier and more energized, I’ve…