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Upgrade: Scrambled Eggs

laurel — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:32:30 +0000

I’ve been very active this summer with dance classes and cardio workouts at the gym, so naturally my appetite has increased. Man, sometimes I feel like I’m snacking all day long! I often have eggs for breakfast because they fill me up and have lots of protein, vitamin D, selenium, and carotenoids (the antioxidants that [...]

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7 Free Avocado Recipes

laurel — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:03:38 +0000

Avocados are a staple for me. I use them almost every day in salads, shakes, sandwiches, or to eat plain as a side dish. I love avocados because they’re filling and versatile. Plus they have a wonderfully creamy quality that makes them a perfect substitute for mayonnaise. I love having mashed up avocado spread on [...]

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Heart-Healthy Lycopene

laurel — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:23:33 +0000

Lycopene is the healthy phytonutrient that gives the bright red color to produce such as watermelon and tomatoes. Studies show that lycopene helps keep your blood vessels in their best shape, prevents cancer, and keeps your cholesterol at healthy levels. Here are some of the best food sources of lycopene: Watermelon Tomatoes (red, orange, and [...]

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Summer Party Salads

laurel — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:20:16 +0000

I spent my first 4th of July in New York, and it was a great night. Luckily, one of our friends has a nice apartment on the Upper West Side where we could see fireworks from her window. There were a few buildings that blocked some of the view, but it was still so nice [...]

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4th of July Cocktails

laurel — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:14:07 +0000

Happy 4th of July weekend! I know we’re all ready to kick back and have some fun. I’m celebrating with a few festive cocktails and wanted to share the recipes with you. I swung by the Union Square farmer’s market this afternoon and was inspired when I saw edible flowers and a ton of beautiful [...]

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Unhealthy Ingredients to Avoid

laurel — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:28:57 +0000

Reading labels can be pretty tricky, especially when it comes to ingredients. But it’s important to read the list of ingredients in the foods we purchase, because we can’t trust the health claims advertised on the box. It’s easy for a company to say their food is “heart healthy” or “natural” without having any real [...]

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Eat for Strong Fertility

laurel — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:29:59 +0000

Did you know that eating healthy keeps your fertility strong? You can add this to your list of reasons to buy those fresh or frozen vegetables when you grocery shop every week. A recent study from the Netherlands found that women who eat Mediterranean diets full of vegetables, fish, legumes, and vegetable oils were 40% [...]

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Mediterranean Dinner Pasta

laurel — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:47:42 +0000

This weekend I graduated from the Immersion Program at my nutrition school, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. It was a post-grad program where I worked on coaching, marketing, and personal development. To celebrate my graduation I made a yummy dinner pasta recipe created by my sister. The recipe has delicious Mediterranean style ingredients and is [...]

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Cashew Goji Smoothie

laurel — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:37:54 +0000

Another day, another smoothie. The weather has been super hot the past few days, and it seems like cold juices and smoothies are the only thing I’m in the mood for. Let’s hope my new A/C makes it through the summer. So, here’s the recipe for my latest shake. It has two superfoods that are [...]

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Slim Down for Spring and Summer

laurel — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:28:41 +0000

I just sent out my monthly newsletter for June, and this month I gave away a free ebook containing my plan for a week-long detox designed to help clear your head, boost your energy, remove unwanted toxins from your body, and slim down for the beach season. It’s called the ‘Slim Down Spring Detox’ and [...]

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