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Healthy Substitute: Quinoa Pasta

by laurel on December 4, 2009

I spent most of Thanksgiving break on the road, so I did a lot of eating out and having meals at my friends’ and family’s houses. By the time last night rolled around, I was dying to make myself a home-cooked meal.
I had a craving for shrimp, so I decided on shrimp scampi with broccoli. [...]

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Cold Weather Cravings

by laurel on October 21, 2009

I don’t know about you, but when the weather gets colder, I start craving lots of warm, comforting foods. For many people, that means UNHEALTHY. But, it really doesn’t have to be. There are tons of healthy meals that you can make to nourish yourself during the cold months.
This weekend I was craving oatmeal. I [...]

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Fall Fruit and Yummy Squash

by laurel on October 13, 2009

So, I tried out of the spaghetti squash recipe from VitalJuice and it was sooooo good! I think spaghetti squash is one of the easiest squashes to prepare. Plus, the fresh basil in this recipe was just divine. I definitely recommend it for a healthy dish you can whip up for dinner during the week. [...]

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Spaghetti Squash & Blog Carnivals

by laurel on October 2, 2009

As you know, I’m lovin’ the fruits and veggies in season this Fall. I picked up a spaghetti squash yesterday and have been looking around for something fun to do with it (besides eating it plain with a fork and some salt and pepper).
Thanks to my school’s twitter page (@NutritionSchool), I just found a delightful [...]

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Easy Marinara Sauce

by laurel on September 12, 2009

Hey there! I hope everyone’s having a good weekend. I’ve had a very busy couple of weeks, so I’m playing catch-up today. On Thursday night I made organic semolina pasta with a homemade marinara sauce and sautéed zucchini on the side. It came out really yummy and was super easy. I had lots of leftover [...]

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Make-Your-Own Granola

by laurel on August 28, 2009

Who loves granola? I do, I do! But, it’s frustrating when I look at the nutrition labels of most granola bars and granola cereals. They’re usually packed with artificial ingredients, chemicals, and preservatives. If I want some granola, can’t it just be the real deal?
My solution: make my own granola. It’s easy to make in [...]

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Sweet Potato Mash w/ Goji Berries

by laurel on August 27, 2009

I’ve been busy with house chores tonight, but wanted something yummy cookin’ in the kitchen to look forward to. I made a bowl of greens as usual, but also whipped up a batch of mashed sweet potatoes. To boost the nutrients, I re-hydrated some dried goji berries (soaked them in water for a couple hours), [...]

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Summer Salad with Salmon

by laurel on August 8, 2009

One of my favorite summer dinners is a big salad with fresh salmon on top. It’s healthy and easy to make for yourself or for a group. I set out the number of dinner plates I need and then build each salad while I’m chopping everything up. Check out my recipe below.
Summer Salad with Salmon

Salad:
Arugula
Dandelion [...]

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Shrimp Curry Rice is Comforting

by laurel on July 28, 2009

Last weekend I completed my training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC. I’m now a certified holistic health counselor. Yay!
On Sunday night, I was supposed to fly out before 9pm, but thunderstorms delayed the flight until 1:30am…and I didn’t get home to Florida and my place until after 5 in the morning. Yipes! [...]

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Lunch at My Desk

by laurel on May 5, 2009

Here’s a picture of a cute little salad I made at work today. I whipped it up while sitting it at my desk using only my hands, a butter knife, and a little plate. Why? Well, I overslept this morning but was determined to have a good lunch, so I just grabbed handfuls of veggies [...]

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