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What’s the story, Morning Glory?  What’s shakin’, Eggs & Bacon?  What’s new, Scooby Doo?  I know, I’m lame.  Just wondering what’s happening in your corner of the world.  Not a darn thing is happening here on our patch.  The mister has gone back to work after a vacation that didn’t feel like a vacation for him.  We made that quick trip to Maryland and then it was home to tackle projects, fix things, and mow.  Now he’s at his desk tackling projects and fixing things, but he won’t have to mow for a few days.

I’m back in the kitchen, that’s what I do.  We’re trying to lose our covid-19. We haven’t actually gained 19 - well, maybe combined, but we’re eating healthier and hoping for good results.  We usually eat pretty healthy, but we also love to snack. Snacks will kill you. Mickey wants/needs low carb dishes, so that’s what we’re doing.  I’ve never been a fan of Atkins or Keto because people tend to stuff themselves with cheese and bacon.  They do lose weight, but you can’t convince me that’s good for anyone.  I think they lose weight because they cut out the sweets and chips that any diet would cut out.  Still, we’ve gone low carb in this house.  I don’t miss bread, pasta, or rice, but I would knock down a nun for a baked potato. We’re definitely not starving though. Lots of lean proteins and huge amounts of veggies.  I’ve found the secret to a good cauliflower crust pizza is to dry out the riced cauliflower by heating it in a skillet first.  I’ve also found THESE yummy bites.  They make a great snack, or a light meal.  I had some for dinner tonight.

Tonight I ate an entire green pepper - sliced into wedges, slap a bit of cream cheese on, sprinkle with Everything Bagel seasoning, and top with a bit of salami or pepperoni.  Oh my heavens, the crunch and the flavor is out of this world!  Tip - the amount of seasoning in that pic is too much. I really topped it well for that snap, but you don’t need much.  It can be too salty. Just a sprinkle is enough. For breakfast, the mister has the meal prep cups that I make for him.  But I like to eat later than him, so I usually scramble a couple of eggs.  I start by tossing some riced veggies into a skillet- so far I like these.

I leave the sweet potatoes in that bag, they may get tossed into something later.

I just stir that around for a couple of minutes, then add two beaten eggs and start scrambling.  I may add diced fresh tomatoes, or if I have it, some crumbled turkey sausage.  It’s usually just veggies.  It makes a delicious, filling breakfast.

Dinner is almost always a lean protein and a mountain of vegetables.  Last night I roasted some broccoli and Mickey grilled salmon.

We split one big piece of fish and the meal was super simple and easy. I’ve got a big pot of vegetable soup in the frig, I can always make chaffles and top them with some turkey and avocado.  I’ve got low carb yogurt that I dress up with berries and nuts, I’m the low carb QUEEN.  Guess who’s losing weight and who isn’t?  Yep, I think Mickey is down three pounds and I’m holding rock steady.  I plan the meals, make the grocery list, do the shopping, cook every bite that goes into his mouth and he’s got the nerve to lose weight before me.  Life isn’t fair.  Guess I’ll just be a happy, chubby gal.  There are worse things.

I’ve got a good JoAnn’s coupon burning a hole in my pocket, so I may run up and use that this afternoon. I don’t need much, but since Fauci said we should plan on hunkering down for several more months I might as well stock up on paper and glue while I can get 25% off, right?  Pretty sad when masking up and skulking around a craft store in the middle of the afternoon, avoiding people and squirting hand sanitizer, is big fun.  Again, there are worse things. I suppose that’s the mantra we should use.  It could be worse - so many are dealing with such awful heartache. If you’re still healthy, have a roof over your head, and people to miss, then you’re pretty darn fortunate.  We’ll get through this, and we’ll celebrate when we do.  I’m counting my lucky stars that a few pounds to lose is my biggest problem right now.  I’m also counting the days until my birthday when I can have cake.  Diet schmiet. Sending lots of love and positive thoughts out, please feel free to send me dirty messages about the carbs you’re eating. I’ll read them like a steamy romance novel. XOXO - Nancy

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1. Setting of base location: Urban/city= 60%, Suburbs= 20%, Small town= 20%

2. What colors, aesthetics, and/or visualizations do you associate with ice cream?

- White, brown, pink. Creaminess texture while being firm in shape. Rounded. Overflow of toppings including sprinkles or chocolate syrup

- White, aqua, any color pastel

- Light brown, white, pale pink, cream, hot pink, bright blue, mint green

- Pink, tan, white, light green

- Bright pastel colors, summer, comfort, and sweet aromas

- Brown, butterscotch, and beige mostly and all the other nudes

3. Describe your relationship with/ feelings toward ice cream?

- Amazing experience to enjoy any time of the day. Uplifting and makes me feel happy. Can never go wrong with a scoop of it. Pure love

- Always here when needed, especially when feeling a bit down or just craving something sweet.

- It's cold but makes me feel warm inside

- It’s my stress reliever and I often crave eating it 😘🤤🤤

- A strong relationship or a bond that never broke

- My certain flavors that are my go tos just feel amazing! It's like heaven in your mouth! Just fun food!

4. How often do you go out for ice cream, or think about going to an ice cream shop?

- Weekends I feel like going out to get ice cream, especially if it is a hot sunny day.

- Frequently

- Once a week

- Maybe like twice or thrice a week

- Way too often but definitely once a week

- I go out for ice cream like twice a month but I think about it a lot more often than that

5. Where do you usually go when you want ice cream? (Select all that apply)

- Local ice cream shops: 40%

- Known ice cream chain: 40%

- Look for something new: 33%

- Supermarket/ corner shop: 7%

6. What is your preferred method of finding new places and restaurants to go to?

- Word of mouth: 47%

- Social media: 60%

- Google/Yelp: 33%

- Walk around and find places: 7%

7. How do you differentiate between ice cream shops? What makes a store somewhere you want to go to?

- The amount and variety of flavors makes each ice cream store unique. Also, the layout of the store itself differentiates each place. I want to go to a place that has the feeling of being a family owned store and has an authentic feeling to it.

- If they have samples and I get to stand there and think abt what I really want without feeling judged

- Knowing the flavors or the extra mile they will go with add ins. Have to go where that's the main/only thing sold .. I'm not big on like McDonald's, DQ.... Fast food place ice cream. I'd rather actual ice cream shops.

- The overall feel of the place. I think if they go the extra mile to promote a lifestyle and make themselves a unique brand I would go again

- I more often go to ice cream shops that have unique flavors and methods of making ice cream

- Showcase, display, and decoration. Large choice of ice cream (vegan, gluten free, variety of flavors), kind employees, and a clean place.

8. What are things you pay attention to online when considering/ researching a place to eat? (ex. photos, reviews, ratings, descriptions, etc.)

- Reviews/comments are very important. Photos of the place itself I pay attention to. Additionally, I pay attention to how well the website of a place is. If the website is neat and provides plenty of information, it goes well for the place as well.

- All of the above. Also word of mouth ratings from friends and family. That way you actually know if it's good or not.

- Photos and reviews, but like real photos, not fake ones!

- Reviews ( photos and rating ), location, menu

- I pay attention to reviews, ratings, and descriptions

- Photos mostly, but also reviews and ratings

9. Tell me about a time when you really wanted to go out for ice cream and needed help finding a place to go:

- Going on a date is very important to know where a good ice cream place is. You could go out in a very remote area on a date and it may not be easy to find an ice cream place near you.

- When I was visiting a small city and was desperate for some ice cream but I knew nobody there to get direction for the best shop in the city

- Never. I always have a place to go because I have a list

- We were looking for a place to eat some ice cream, ended up going to the first place we saw and were a bit disappointed.

- Never💅🏻 Instagram tells me where to go😂

- I know all the places in my city where I can get ice cream.... so didn't need any help!

- My daughter for her birthday wanted fun ice cream with toppings... so I researched and then named a few I thought she would like. We ended up at a place called Orange Leaf. Yummy frozen yogurt with lots of flavors and you get to serve yourself and put on as many toppings as you want. Just have to be careful. When they weigh it to give final pricing 😅

10. Where did your love for ice cream stem from? Who do you share this with, or how do you express this?

- Growing up my family always had ice cream for dessert. Ice cream just resembles being in a safe homey environment and it's the most fun to enjoy with those who too make you feel most comfortable.

- I generally love dairy products and have a sweet tooth, ice cream is both, so it's super! I express my love by ogling ice cream online and eating it whenever I can.

- My family loves ice cream... Especially my mom, she is my go-to partner to eat ice cream with!

- My mom... She's always loved ice cream, vanilla and butter pecan... she always says "ice cream is good any time of the day... breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner." I get my love of ice cream from her!

- I like to go for ice cream with my friends

- Probably the fact that my father encourages my love for ice cream😂

11. How might you go about sharing your experiences, good or bad, at a specific ice cream spot?

- Post a picture to social media: 60%

- Tell or text a friend about it: 68%

- Write a review on Google/ Yelp: 28%

-I do not share my experience: 20%

12. Has social media impacted or influenced how you view your relationship with ice cream? If yes, how so?

- While social media creates the desire for ice cream, the real relationship of ice cream is the experience of enjoying it so I wouldn't say it has impacted me greatly

- Not really! I just take it as everyone has different taste! Someone may say they don't like it. But honestly if you don't try for yourself you'll really never know. Everyone is different in what they like. I'd definitely take their opinion into consider but ultimately it's my taste buds.

- Made me realize all the options available , even if we have certain diets to follow (Vegan , lactose free , gluten free )

- Instagram make it look soooooo good so I want to try it out

- Sort of because sometimes I like to post a picture of the ice cream I get

- Not really but I do fall for a lot of ice cream clickbait pics and love watching the videos of it being made, like the rolled ice cream

13. Tell me about a time when social media played an important role in your ice cream cravings or your love for ice cream

- Just seeing amazing photos of the ice cream itself from different locations wants me to travel to those places to experience what those photos showed

- Ice cream videos are usually on my fyp and I check different places from there. One time I wanted to go out with a friend and I went on TikTok to find fun things to go eat in the city and I found a place called Mr. Dips, so we went there.

- When I see super yummy combos of ice cream being made on a reel or something... I'm like gotta try that. Or if it's based on a character from a movie or a book for my daughter. I Gotta try it.

- When I see other people posting that they're eating it, like my friends

- Generally, seeing people post pictures or reviews of ice cream makes me crave it.

- When looking at someone's story sharing pictures of their ice cream and really wanting one (especially if it's really hot outside)

14. Are there any challenges or obstacles you face on the topic of ice cream? If yes, what accommodations might help with this?

- Finding the best place to eat ice cream that isn't sold by a big brand company. Google tends to put chained ice cream stores at the top of all the searches and I hate that. I wish there was a setting that allowed you to put in specific needs that would pinpoint the exact store you want to go to

- Food restrictions. Not everyone has a large selection of options. So always having some gluten free , lactose free / vegan ice cream options is really good and could really brighten up people's day.

- Not really. Lol. Maybe if certain flavors would be more available. Haggen daz makes an amazing green tea ice cream but I can never done it anywhere anymore. Bums me out... (Sorry can't spell)

- Apart from the fact that I'm kind of lactose intolerant, and I'm trying to shed a few pounds no.

- Nah, not really

- Finding the right richness. I like chocolate but it has to be just right. Vanilla is a bit less challenging but it needs to be rich too

15. How far would you travel for ice cream?

- I wouldn't drive more than 30 min away to get to a store

- 3 hours at top

- A walking distance

- 30- 45 minutes not more

- Maybe a drive across town but I’m not going across country to have the best ice cream lmao

- Depends... how much I'm craving for!! Definitely anywhere within the five boroughs

16. When traveling what is your preferred mode of navigation?

- Maps: 20%

- Google maps: 93%

- Waze: 7%

17. Thoughts on ordering ice cream to your door from a food delivery app such as Ubereats or Postmates? Have you ever done it? Please elaborate on your experience.

- Never done it. It may be practical but I personally find the experience of eating ice cream more enjoyable when going out to the store and buying it and eating it there

- Done it, loved it, but it wasn't really anything special, just plain ice cream

- I have. Honestly, I’d rather go out myself for things like icecream

- So dumb. I did it once. It comes melted. I think the only time I’ve cream is really worth not going into your own freezer for is when you go to a cool shop

- I have done it with a place called Screamery. It’s amazing ice cream and it stays so soft and cold no matter how far. Ofc there’s a limit but it’s amazing otherwise.

- I haven't done this before but I'd be open to it if I trusted that it would be handled well in transit.

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Try out these six, and also you'll be well on your method to frozen fruit bliss. Katherine Carroll Water web content: 74% Icy bananas are not just scrumptious, yet are likewise a fantastic way to protect and get extra use out of excessively ripe bananas. If you're trying to find a healthy and balanced treat choice, attempt banana "wonderful" lotion, an easy version of "gelato" that has just one active ingredient: icy bananas.

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Freezing fruits yourself at the peak of perfection may actually slow the ripening or decay procedure, keeping the levels of particular healthy and balanced nutrients, like vitamins, minerals as well as phytochemicals. Actually, the pre-packaged frozen variation may be no even worse than the fresh, which will certainly usually experience some nutrient loss throughout its journey from ranch to food store.

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Get rid of the peels before cold to make them much simpler to eat as soon as frozen. Anika Mian Water content: 81% Undoubtedly, I'm not a big follower of routine grapes, yet when frozen, they transform, coming to be much sweeter as well as tackling a virtually ice cream-like structure. Grapes are well-known for being a high-sugar fruit, however at only 62 calories per mug, they fade in contrast to a "small" late-night snack, like a solitary cup of Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Gelato (540 calories).

Anika Mian Water material: 85% I really did not think anything might be more refreshing than blueberries till I uncovered the Holy Grail: icy blueberries. Adhere to the frozen range, and never again will you need to experience through the pain of out-of-season berries (read: mushy or tasteless). You can purchase them in gallon bags, however I directly recommend cold them right in the carton.

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Truthfully, there are couple of things far better than coming residence to the sight of a fruit-filled fridge freezer. Frozen fruit is by far the simplest, healthiest and most scrumptious method to #treatyoself. Remember, though, to stick to low-water-content fruits for far better flavor, structure and also general nutrient material.

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Whether your grocery store is out of your favorite produce or you're trying to restrict your journeys to the food store, frozen fruits as well as vegetables are a terrific alternative. They can be a lot more nutritious than their fresh counterparts, as they're flash-frozen and also will certainly preserve nutrients without spoiling. And also they're wonderful to carry hand when you wish to include some healthy components into your dishes.

They're nutrient-rich as well as will certainly work in countless various recipeswe've even included some dish ideas to get you started. Polina Prokofieva/ShutterstockStrawberries are a breakfast (and dessert) timeless for a reason. They're high in vitamin C and are tasty in baked products, mixed right into smoothie mixes, or served atop yogurt or oatmeal for a hearty morning meal.

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Ekaterina Kondratova/ShutterstockIf you can discover frozen butternut squash at your local food store, it deserves a buy! You can add the cubes to baked mac as well as cheese for a dietary boost, or roast the dices as well as serve them atop a salad. The ideal part? You do not need to do the job of cutting the squash yourself.

Right here are 20 Hard-to-Find GroceriesAnd Where to Locate Them. ShutterstockFrozen peas are good for more than calming your pains and also discomforts! Including peas to your meals will give you an additional protein boost and offer you with even more than three grams of fiber, as well. Appreciate them in stir-fries or added to soups.

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George Dolgikh/ShutterstockYou don't need to wait till Thanksgiving rolls around to take pleasure in a delicious side meal of Brussels sprouts. If you get them frozen, they're fantastic any time of year! Attempt cooking them with bacon for a tasty addition to any dish. Attempt the veggie in this Brussels Sprouts Garnished With Bacon and also Almonds Dish.

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They do not need to be baked right into a casseroleyou can prepare frozen eco-friendly beans for a simple side dish to any type of fowl supper. Try these 17 Good-for-You Green Bean Recipes. ShutterstockAs with bananas, you might not locate frozen grapes in your food store. But you can freeze fresh grapes for a fast and also simple treat! You can also use them to cool down your white wine without watering it downall of these uses are why grapes are among the 50 Foods You have actually Been Eating Wrong Your Whole Life.

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The potassium in cherries additionally makes them a wonderful exercise recuperation treat (considering that potassium is an electrolyte), so Cascio claims including them in a post-run or post-virtual exercise shake can help nourish muscle mass. One study released in the European Journal of Sports Scientific research located that cherry concentrate lead to much less muscle discomfort post-workout. "Another enjoyable fact regarding cherries is that they have melatonin, which is connected to far better sleep," Cascio says.

Associated Stories Okay, so you most likely aren't taking place any exotic getaways anytime soon, however a minimum of you can obtain a taste of somewhere beachy with this frozen fruit. "Also when fresh papaya is tough to obtain, almost every grocery store has actually iced up papaya," Cascio states. She's a follower of this fruit as a result of its fiber, vitamin C, and beta-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A) content.

" It has more than 200 percent of the amount of vitamin C you require for the day." Take that, oranges. Cascio states that papaya can likewise aid with irregular bowel movements as well as bloating because of the enzyme papin, which aids absorb proteins. This makes it a terrific after-dinner snack. Try it by making vegan nice-cream; just use your blender or food processor to blend your frozen papaya with the plant-based milk of your option.

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( Or, follow this dish. It utilizes fresh papaya, yet frozen papaya functions simply as well.) Mango is an additional exotic fruit that isn't always simple to locate fresh, however is offered iced up at almost every supermarket. Similar to papaya, Cascio claims it additionally aids with food digestion because it has lots of probiotics as well as fiber, both of which are crucial completely intestine health.

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" Some healthy eaters are postponed my mango since it's a high-sugar fruit, yet since the fruit is naturally-occurring, it truly isn't anything to fret way too much regarding," she states. "Bananas are also a good pre-bedtime snack because they include tryptophan, which is linked to better sleep," Cascio claims. "Occasionally I such as to add some

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8 Reasons You’re Probably Eating Chia Seeds Wrong

Welcome to the year 2020. While it's a fresh out of the box new year, everybody is singing old news: "This will be the year that I practice good eating habits."

Our recommendation: don't simply say it, do it! The key is discovering fixings and plans that are both delicious and diet-accommodating.

Chia seeds might be a definitive weapon in your good dieting armory. Lamentably, numerous individuals are eating these seeds the incorrect way and endangering their wellbeing!

With this guide, however, you can eat chia seeds the correct way. You'll be getting more beneficial with each chomp lastly, make "new year, new me" a reality!

Not Eating the Right Amount

One of the principal ways a great many people eat chia seeds wrong comes down to the sum. Think about this as the Goldilocks issue: you're either eating a lot of it or insufficient. The objective is to get everything "on the money."

Eating such a large number of chia seeds is hazardous because these seeds will grow inside your body. This can prompt inward distress and, in extraordinary cases, it can prompt seeds being held up inside your throat.

Nonetheless, it's an error on the off chance that you aren't eating a lot of seeds or skipping them out and out. This is because they have various advantages regarding normality and even weight reduction. The perfect measure of chia seeds to augment their medical advantages is 1.5 tablespoons two times per day.

Fiber Plan

Chia seeds are sufficiently yummy to eat for no particular reason. Be that as it may, on the off chance that you have to feel more customary, you may need to up your seed admission!

To remain sound, you ought to get at any rate of 20 grams of fiber daily. What's more, you can securely go as high as 35 grams. Be that as it may, most Americans are fortunate to get 12 grams of fiber daily, prompting issues with wellbeing and assimilation.

This is the place chia seeds come in. A solitary ounce of these seeds contains an incredible 11 grams of fiber! That implies including an ounce daily can support you into the solid fiber extend. Your body will thank you for this later.

Not Part of Your Diet Plan

Most weight reduction plans remember a change in diet. Be that as it may, if your new eating routine does exclude a controlled measure of chia seeds, you're truly passing up a great opportunity.

Chia seeds help with weight reduction for a few reasons. We've just referenced one of them: the high fiber content. Normal fiber in your eating routine lifts both assimilation and weight reduction.

The subsequent explanation is that seeds adequately occupy additional room in your stomach. A solitary seed can assimilate up to multiple times its weight. While you should be cautious about the amount you expend, most importantly chia seeds will cause you to feel more full quicker.

At last, you'll wind up eating less in light of chia seeds!

Never Eat Chia Seeds Dry

For most nourishments, there is not an incorrect method to eat them. There are a few different ways that are superior to other people.

In any case, for chia seeds, there is one technique for utilization that remaining parts wrong: eating them dry.

Chia seeds don't extend until they are wet. Hence, it's anything but difficult to eat an excessive number of them and end up with a stomach or throat in some genuine torment.

That is the reason we have some executioner chia seed formula thoughts underneath. These thoughts assist you with abstaining from eating dry seeds while as yet getting a charge out of a filling and solid bite.

Pudding Power

Chia seed pudding is shockingly yummy. It makes for an incredible breakfast thing or mid-evening nibble. In the case of nothing else, it fills in as a strong trade for eating one more cup of yogurt.

Everything necessary is 2 cups of coconut milk, a large portion of some chia seeds, some vanilla concentrate, and some maple syrup. With this, you can prepare some pudding that preferences so great that you'll overlook you're eating something overall quite sound!

Make this a customary piece of your morning meal routine for a simple morning fiber help.

Happier… Bread?

Breading is one of the guiltier delights of cooking. Indeed, the skin might be the unhealthiest part of singed chicken, however, it sure is the most delicious part.

Luckily, chia seeds let you have it the two different ways. Why? Since you can utilize them to bread chicken and other yummy nourishments.

With this stunt, you can add a delicious smash to sound nourishments. You can make some sans gluten dinners that cause each chomp to feel like you're on a cheat day.

Chia breading additionally makes for a secretive method to fool kids into smart dieting propensities.

Better When Baked

Without anyone else, chia seeds don't have a huge amount of flavor. You can utilize this to your advantage by placing them into bread and other heated merchandise.

The basic expansion of the seeds won't resentful the flavor of your preferred nourishments. In any case, the seeds include the entirety of the fiber and weight reduction benefits that we addressed before.

On the off chance that you need to truly kick your fiber up an indent, have a go at preparing a few seeds into some custom made granola bars.

Your New Jam

Chia seeds make for a shockingly decent jam. The explanation is basic: since they extend in fluid, these seeds give an easy route to making yummy jam.

Take 2 tablespoons of seeds, a pound of natural product, and a quarter cup of maple syrup. Set up everything and you get something that is both sweet and solid. Put some of it on your bread or bagels for a shockingly wanton enjoyment.

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KAT'S KETO STARTER GUIDE

a quick guide to starting keto easily and without worries!

⦁ intro ⦁ science ⦁ myths and misconceptions

⦁ breakfast ⦁ lunch ⦁ dinner ⦁ snacks ⦁ food list CHEAT SHEET:

⦁ intermittent fasting ⦁ what to do when you go out to eat ⦁ what to drink and when

⦁ "carb cycling", cheat days, and how tos: ⦁ things to avoid that are a waste of money

INTRODUCTION TO KETO Keto is an amazing diet and/or lifestyle that when paired with multiple other forms of healthy choices can be a quick way to lose a few pounds or a healthy way to live longterm allowing you to still enjoy life without estranging yourself from your friends and family.  It is very flexible and people that stick to keto find themselves in love with it and raving about their success, as long as they gave it the proper chance! I myself lost ten pounds the first week I did strict keto and I knew then I was hooked!

SCIENCE BEHIND KETO AND WHY IT WORKS The common american diet is very high in sugar, carbs, unhealthy fats, caffeine, sodium, etc. This recipe is a disaster waiting to happen, heart disease, obesity, cancers, diabetes, among a plethora of other terrible life stealing diseases that effect millions of americans. Whether you do a low carb, or low calorie, or low red meat and fat diet, the idea remains the same.  Reduce calorie intake vs output, avoid foods that cause inflamations or gastro-intestinal upsets, and eat filling whole foods that offer a lot of nutrient density. Now, the reason that keto works so good is the science behind the diet: When you reduce the amount of sugar (glucose)  your body intakes, which is its normal source of fuel, it panics, uses what it has, burns glycogen which is stored in the liver and muscles, and finally switches your body to KETONES (which burns FATS for fuel instead).  When your body is in Ketosis, it will burn your body fat and consumed fats for energy, to do normal body functions.  This sounds like a miracle, and I can honestly say it is.  Most average americans have anywhere from a 20%-50% body fat ratio, men usually on the lower end of that, where anything over 30% is usually considered overweight.   That being said, most people have a lot of fuel to burn that they would never have burned if they were eating a large amount of carbohydrates that the body prefers to burn first.  You literally have your own fuel just waiting to go, and you will feel awesome when you see the fat melting off your tummy, thighs, back, face.  :D

Myths and Misconceptions When I first started keto I thought I could eat as many hot dogs, burgers, chicken wings, ranch dressings, etc as I could stuff in my face.   Truth be told you can, but your body will be severely lacking vitamins and minerals that you need to be healthy so I would suggest making sure to vary your diet, always include a healthy fat (example: salmon, avocado, macadamia nuts) and lots of greens whenever possible.  If you absolutely cannot, taking a high nutrient density multi vitamin is really smart, as well as looking into electrolyte mixes or supplements. People will try to bully you or shame you for not eating "just one this" or "you have to try a bite" and after a little while, you absolutely can! But during the first month or so, til you become "fat adapted" it is best to be as diligent as possible, and you will be really proud of the results. Not all fats are created equal:  While dirty keto does exist and sometimes is necessary, try to remember that quality of your fuel will always dictate how you feel.  Will you feel better after a slice of greasy pizza or a big salad with lots of veggies and roasted turkey? Easy concept. You don't have to starve yourself.  This was the hardest part for me to learn at first.  Keto foods are filling, yummy, and full of flavor, so eat til you're about comfortably full and give the fork a rest.  You'll find you're sated for many hours! Not all people get the keto flu.  Some adapt to eating high fat really well with minimal issues.  If you are feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or stomach sick, make sure you have plenty of water and if you need to, have a shot of pickle juice or a sprinkle of salt in your water.  Vitamin water ZERO is also a decent way to get electrolytes without having to spend a lot on a supplement.  I'd avoid zero sugar gatorade though, the sweetener in it is sucralose which is bad for ketosis.

NOW TO THE FUN PART: THE FOOD! I do most of my shopping at a normal grocery store, and most of the things I mention can be bought at meijer, target, walmart, or whatever your local chain is. Buy organic if you want! But it isnt necessary.  Meats and dairy foods are best when bought all natural or organic if possible.  Look for words like grass finished, or pasture raised.

Breakfast ideas: Omelets - add whatever meats veggies and cheeses from list fit your choosing Cauliflower "hash" - sautee pieces of cauliflower with meats, veggies, top with cheese and let it melt :D keto "cereal" - 2 cups unsweetened coconut, sprinkle with cinnamon, stevia, coconut oil, pecans, macadamia nuts, whatever.  bake two minutes per side around 375 til toasted.  cool and serve with unsweetened hemp, oat, almond or soy milk and fresh berries if you want! Chorizo and eggs with avocado and sour cream - they do make turkey chorizo too! or make your own by adding hot sauce and spices to ground turkey.  :3 "Two Good" Makes a super low carb yogurt that tastes amazing  - i eat it with berries or a "Quest" brand protein cookie for breakfast! Chia pudding - 2 T. chia seeds, milk substitute or water, stevia, and whatever flavor you want to add! Peanut butter, cocoa powder for PB cup,  raspberry/almond,  blueberry/pecan.  Chill overnight, awesome grab and go Egg muffins  - mix up eggs like youd be making scrambled eggs, add some ricotta or cottage cheese (full fat only), add toppings, bake for 5-10 mins til middle is set (use a tooth pick).  Can freeze and pop in microwave or last a week in the fridge.  I like mine with pesto and mozzarella with tomato on top.

Lunch ideas: La tortilla factory low carb wrap "blt" - these tortillas are amazing and come in many sizes.  If you cant find those, find any brand that says "low carb" - look for net carbs under 6 for best choices.  Add avocado, turkey bacon, mayo if desired, lettuce, tomato, peppers, etc.  Eat with cheese chips (recipe in snacks) Soups:  Creamy chicken chili, broccoli cheese (substitute heavy cream and broth in place for milk in recipes) bone broth veggie soups (imagine PHO or Ramen with no noodles!) MAKE A BIG ASS SALAD WITH WHATEVER MEATS AND CHEESE AND VEGGIES YOU WANT   (that are safe on the list ofc) this is what i do a lot, and i put the dressing on the side so i can just munch on it throughout the day without it getting soggy.   If you find yourself picking certain parts out of your salad right away, try to focus on those more until your body is craving other things.  Some days i eat my meats right away, others i eat all my veggies.  Your body often tells you what you need without even realizing. If you're a grazer make a fruit and nut tray, or "lunchables" almost. There is a recipe for whats called CLOUD BREAD. It's basically like a fluffy meringue that is made with cream cheese and eggs. I dont make it a lot, I almost always would rather have those wraps.  They're that good and last longer :D Try to keep things with you that you know you will eat, rather than things you think you're supposed to eat, because cold fish sounds disgusting vs that yummy five piece chicken tender with hot sauce. >_>

Dinner Ideas: Dinner is my forte because for a long time I was doing OMAD keto, aka "One meal a day keto" where I would fast until dinner every day, except for coffee, tea and water.  During these times I dreamt up many cheat meals that I JUST HAD TO HAVE and went home and keto-ized em.  If there's a will there's a way, bahahaha. OMAD is not recommended at the start of ketosis because you may feel low on energy or dizzy sometimes and we want to avoid bad feelings during initiation so when you see the success you have you won't have a negative feeling as to why it happened.

LITERALLY IMAGINE YOUR FAVORITE DINNER. Whatever you're craving.  You can hack it. We got this.   Chinese/Take out? Easy mode.  You can make stir fries, fried cauliflower rice, sweet and sour chicken (using parmesan for a crust!), peanut "noodles" or "zoodles", egg foo young, etc! American: Wings, burgers, brats/sausages, grilled chicken, etc - most cook out foods in whole form are totally safe. Pair with grilled veggies or a salad, or make a pasta salad from zoodles with homemade italian dressing.  YUMMMM bish Italian: Low carb tomato sauces and "noodles", Fat head Pizza (link to fat head dough recipe will be at bottom.  This shit is dope.  I never even liked pizza before this).  Chicken Parmesan, "Spaghetti and Meatballs", Lasagna: AND OMG GUESS WHAT. Alfredo is like totally fair game, and its really good with mushrooms and chicken. :P Mexican: HOLY FUCK I EAT THIS STUFF SO MUCH.  Like, pretty much everything but the chips and rice are totally gucci for keto.  Taco/Burrito bowls, fajitas, ceviche, salsa, avocado salad, guacamole, and for dipping I make cheese chips or thin slices of cucumber spritzed with chili lime and salt. Greek: Greek salad, schwarma, gyros (either without bread or use the low carb wraps), hemp seed "Falafel", tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, olives, etc. I have even made indian and thai curries, moroccan food, middle eastern We have made chicken tenders, french fries, chips, "nachos", fish fry, breaded mushrooms, mozz sticks, cheese curds.  All your craving foods! The internet is wonderful for this, just make sure you are paying close attention to how much a portion is, or if its higher in carbs than you're allowed for the day.

Above I posted a picture for a shopping list.

This is a nice shopping list but I find it is sort of strict.  Try to stick to these items to start but You can add in things like more nuts or avocados, almond and coconut flours (to make cakes and breads!), and higher starch veggies and fruits as time goes on.  I get down on some cantaloupe pretty often, and have a cupcake at least once a month.

Intermittent Fasting IF is typically considered an advance technique or body reset especially after big meal days or cheating, and while it has amazing health benefits, I would suggest you research it yourself and decide if it's right for you.  I had a lot of luck with it because I hate to keep track of my calories on an app so I knew if I ate whatever I could within a five to seven hour period that the chances that I would eat more than 1800 calories would go way down.   Each person is different, if you feel physically hungry, don't deny that feeling. Here is a link that describes and explains types of IF. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/intermittent-fasting-guide#methods

What to do when you go out to eat We live in a time where many people eat low carb, or restaurants are very willing to wiggle with ingredients or substitutions.  Remember that nicer restaurants appreciate this less, but if you know that it will be happening, you can always call the restaurant and let them know in advance.  Many chefs are reasonable and want your business and willing to help. Always check the menu for words like, naked, ask for sauces on the side, try to stick to things that are usually safe, blue cheese, ranch, vinaigrettes, mayos.  When a dish comes with a carb side, most places will double up on steamed or grilled veg for very little extra or no charge.  I get steak with a literal dick ton of broccoli or asparagus and lotsa butter and its good and filling. :D Burgers can be put on top of a side salad , or ask for a lettuce wrap.  Make sure wings and chickens arent breaded before frying or baking.  Chinese restaurants usually have a section that has all the same ingredients but sauce on the side and veggies steamed, good for when you go out.  Egg drop soup is usually ok as long as you don't eat a gallon of it. If something comes that you really want, but can't have, just have one small bite and cover the rest of it with too much salt or ketchup or something than you can handle, or trade it away.  This will prevent you from eating it all. There's lots of options and understand that whenever you go out, there is a chance that you might slip out of ketosis.  Don't be discouraged because a small slip is a lot easier to deal with than a big one, and you will feel fine within 12 hrs.

What to drink and when Coffee, espresso, unsweetened teas, club soda or la croix like drinks with zero fake sugars added (look for aspartame, sucralose, dextrose, erythritol, etc), pure liquors with no added flavor or sugar (vodka, gin, whiskey, rum, tequila), dry red wine (cabernet, merlot) dry white wine (sauvignon blanc, brut champagne, pinot grigo, chardonnay).  Keep in mind that alcohol still contains a lot of calories and while it will not likely bump you out of ketosis, it does delay your body burning calories because it is too busy trying to destroy the evil alcohol from your bloodstream (dramatic music) so limiting intake in the first month really helps you to get in the swing and feel good and hydrated :P. Side Note: Ketal One makes new no sugar added Botanical Vodka and the Peach one and the cucumber mint one are fucking amazing, the end.

"Carb cycling" cheat days, and how to IF YOU KNOW YOU'RE GONNA CHEAT mentally prepare yourself for that.  Know what you want to eat, what isnt worth it, and how to stop yourself when you are done.  Ever been on a bender where you drank like three days in a row and by the end you're like dude wtf happened all I wanted was to drink friday night and now its sunday where did it go".  This has happened to me lots with holidays and special occasion weekends, and the best advice I have for you is to pay attention to how cheating makes you feel.  Don't feel guilty unless you feel bad for your progress or your body.  Sadly, potatoes make me feel like garbage so I try to avoid them like the plague even when I do cheat. Try to not eat for as long as you can handle after you cheat to allow your body some rest and to burn the glucose and glycogen that may be still in your system.  If you feel good enough some cardio or lifting may help to get you back in faster. Ultimately, if keto is a lifestyle for you, remember that life happens and its ok to be human, and eat things that are unhealthy as long as its not the normal.  Remind yourself that you deserve to be happy as well as healthy and balance that in your mind.  Being positive and recognizing this will help you to not fall off the deep end either way, by being too strict or completely abandoning keto, which often in the early phase will lead you to gaining all that weight you lost back. Carb cycling is a form of keto diet for athletes or very physical people who benefit from a quick carb before intense activity in order to feed their muscles or whatever but as I am not one of those people, I just stick to my higher carb fruits and veggies when I think I might go for a run or walk, or drag my ass down the road, whatever you'd like to call it. >_>

Things to avoid that are a waste of money Don't buy "exo ketones" or "Keto drinks" or powders, anything "bullet-proof" is basically bullshit, you can make the same things for zillions of dollars less and it will taste better as well. Keto urine strips are pretty much just a waste of money, they aren't really indicative of where you are at. Expensive "keto" supplements aren't necessary, take your multi and drink your electrolytes and you should be good to go.  Keep in mind if you are an intense athlete I am not so like talk to your doctor or coach dude.

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Top 15 Healthy Strawberry Popsicle Recipes

Making popsicles is one of those things that once you do it, you are addicted.  It is SO easy and so great because you can add exactly what you want your kids to be eating.   We love strawberry popsicles because strawberries are usually so sweet, that you don’t need any extra sweetener.  And sometimes, it literally is the only way I will get my kids to eat fruit.  Just pure fruit and a lot of licking!  We have rounded up our top 15 Healthy Strawberry Popsicle Recipes so that if you love strawberry popsicles as much as we do, you will never get bored!  There are so many different popsicle molds out there.  If you aren’t sure which mold to buy, we put together our 10 favorite popsicle molds for you!

Use pineapple juice in these yummy pops and it pairs wonderfully with the sweet strawberries and creamy bananas to make a tropical tasting pop. Alternatively, you could use freshly squeezed orange juice.

These yummy popsicles take just a minute to throw together and have the added health bonus of healthy fat and fiber in chia seeds! 

A delicious sweet treat that kids and adults will love- and you only need three ingredients!

 Watermelon has natural sugar and combined with some fresh strawberries  this is a perfectly sweet and flavorful popsicle.

These strawberry coconut ice lollies are made purely from coconut milk, strawberries and sweetened with honey, with a little vanilla for a delicious combination natural sweetened.

These have a sweet flavor from the fruit, but then have a little extra richness from the chocolate.  A perfect treat for any kid or adult!

Fresh, sweet, juicy peaches and strawberries are perfect together for a simple and tasty summer treat.

Made with fresh strawberries and almond milk, these Dairy Free Strawberry Popsicles are the perfect healthy treat!

Organic Whole Fruit Strawberry Popsicles

Make these Organic Whole Fruit Strawberry Popsicles and you’ll never buy the ones in the store again!

You only need two ingredients to make these delicious kid-favorite creamsicles at home!

These popsicles made with Kefir are packed with probiotics that support your immunity and are excellent for digestive health.

 Refreshing, sweet and made with WHOLE fruit!

Sliced strawberries, creamy yogurt, and fresh blueberries all frozen into a delicious treat. 

Fresh squeezed lemons combined with sweet strawberries make this popsicle scream summer! 

Just like eating strawberry oatmeal, but frozen on a stick for a yummy treat!  Great for a fun breakfast pop. 

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I had to do my grocery shopping this past weekend and our internet was DOWN! This meant that I needed to physically go into the store and push the buggy down the aisles… pure TORTURE, right? Well, maybe it doesn’t seem that bad but I have been spoiled by the Walmart Grocery Pickup.

I did survive and I posted a picture of my overflowing buggy on my Instagram that evening and had a contest for the person who could most closely guess how much I spent. The winner will be receiving a Walmart eGift card for $10.00!

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I did spend quite a bit more than usual as I had some freezer cooking on the schedule. My grand total ended up being $330.46! I did have to grab a couple more things on Sunday morning when I went out to grab the pizza for Ms. Bellas’s birthday party. There was no freezer cooking happening on Sunday as we spent the day celebrating with family.

Thank you, Aunt J, for the red velvet cake and the pizza! It was delicious!

Here was the plan for Monday:

My notes are a little crazy I know!

I still have a couple of meals in the fridge from the Holiday Meal Planning Made Easy With The Deck The Freezer Party! but I really wanted to get some more ready because I know things gave a tendency to get REALLY BUSY around the holidays. I think they may get even busier with our new house coming SOON and I don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen when I can be playing around with decorating our new home.

We are still adjusting to the time change around here so the past week or so has been even CRAZIER than normal. I’ve really had to work on some of the parenting techniques that I’ve been learning from Positive Parenting Solutions which have been a lifesaver during some of our roughest parenting days.

Loaded Breakfast Biscuits

The little boys wanted to help with the breakfast meals I was working on. They washed their hands and got ready to work:

It is always important to check the oven before turning it on to preheat!

I had completely forgotten that we had a stack of pizzas in there from the day before!

The first recipe we made was the loaded breakfast biscuits from over at Jamerrill’s Large Family Table. I had purchased some of her freezer bundles a while back and have tried quite a few of her recipes. Many of the recipes I have cut in half as I wanted to give them a test run first.

While I prepped the ingredients the boys worked on smushing the biscuits into the muffin pans.

I improvised and made a little bit of space on the top of some of the totes we had in the kitchen.

The assembly went rather quickly and I did some laundry as they baked. They looked amazing when they came out of the oven! Just make sure to press down the ingredients well with a spoon to get them filled.

We ended up with about 30 biscuits and some leftover sausage gravy which will be enough for five meals, six if you count the gravy. We will probably have some fruit, yogurt, or applesauce with these.

Baked Oatmeal Muffins

Next on our list was to make a BIG batch of Baked Oatmeal Applesauce Muffins.

I’m not really sure how the cheese got in the picture but we didn’t use it for the muffins. Our Kitchen Aid mixer came in really handy while making all of these meals but it could have been just a little bit BIGGER as I had to keep the guard on to prevent messes.

These smelled AMAZING while they were baking and we ended up having 42 of these yummy muffins which will be enough for about 7 breakfasts or snacks. We will probably have some fruit and/or yogurt with the muffins.

While they baked I was able to get another load of laundry swapped and hung out to dry.

Freezer PB & Js

These are very simple to make and very nice to have in the freezer for busy days. The key to not having soggy sandwiches is to make sure you spread the peanut butter thinly on both slices of bread.

You can microwave the peanut butter for a few seconds to make it easier to spread. We’ve also found that the jams spread easier than jellies.

We ended up with about 40 PB&Js and a couple of PB only sandwiches as I have one who doesn’t like PB& J. This will make at least 4 lunches which will be great for busy days or for outings. The kids usually have some fruit with their sandwiches at lunchtime.

I keep a bag in the freezer for the bread heels and leftovers so I can use them for croutons and/or crumbs.

Ham & Cheese Potato Bake

I got this recipe from one of the packs I bought from Jamerrill’s Large Family Table Sale as well but it tasted very similar to my Cheese Potatoes only with the addition of the cubed ham.

I added the leftover hashbrowns from the loaded breakfast biscuits to this as well. I probably could have used a little more ham and maybe a little less cheese. We made 3 of these pans but ate one for dinner that night. IT WAS DELICIOUS!

We will most likely eat this with some kind of veggie side dish.

  While making all of these meals I was also running back and forth doing up my laundry as Monday is Mommy’s Laundry Day. I also had to keep chasing down my camera as Mr. Jacob was practicing his photography skills:

Yeah, he still needs a little practice but he kept getting better as the day went on.

Freezer Meatloaf

I needed to get some ground beef and chicken cooking so I worked on the meatloaf while this was going. I threw in a package of finely chopped mushrooms with the ground beef while it was cooking… Shhhh! Don’t tell the kids!

I made up a batch of Manly Meatloaf and divided it into 2 loaves to put in the freezer. I used some mix veggies and chopped mushrooms in it this time. These will make 2 meals plus leftover that we can eat for another meal.

We will eat these with a side of Super Yummy Caulitaters and some kind of veggie side dish.

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

This is another one of Jamerrill’s recipes. It was super easy to make and looks so good!

I shredded the cooked chicken with the Kitchen Aid mixer. I then combined the rest of the ingredients together in the foil pans and may or may not have gone a little crazy with the cheese. We ended up with 2 pans of this which will be at least two meals with leftovers. These will probably be served with some green beans, a Salad and/or Quick & Easy Garlic Bread or Garlic Cheesy Bread.

Mr. Jacob had to check out all the yummy dishes:

Beef Stroganoff

This recipe was fairly easy to make. I threw the brown rice in the pressure cooker with the broth from the chicken that I had cooked earlier which made it really tasty.

I’m not sure what happened to the photo of this meal but we had 2 pans of this which will definitely be 2+ meals. We will definitely be serving these with some kind of bread and side dish.

My photographer in training did catch a few other photos during the time this was cooking:

I think he may be better with my new camera than I am!

Baked Ziti

I still had a pile of ground beef left so I made up a mega batch of Mama’s Secret Spaghetti Sauce. Other than that I pretty much stuck to Jamerrill’s recipe for the baked ziti which actually looked a lot like my recipe for Red & White Pasta only with meat in it.

By this time I was running a little low on cheese but I will add more to the pans before I bake them. We will serve these two meals with a nice helping of veggies or a Salad and/or Quick & Easy Garlic Bread or Garlic Cheesy Bread.

Here are a few more photos I found on the camera around the time I was making these:

Stuffed Shells

I’ve seen a couple of videos where Jamerrill makes her freezer meals and the stuffed shells looked like something I really wanted to try so I did!

It was a little tricky to get the hang of stuffing the shells but it went rather quickly once I got in the groove. I then added some diced tomatoes to the remaining spaghetti sauce that I had and divided it up between the pans being careful not to fill them too full because I needed a little room for some cheese, right?

I sprinkled them with some Parmesan and the rest of the shredded cheese I had on hand. I will add some more cheese before I bake them. These will be another 2+ meals when we have some hearty sides with them. I can’t wait to give them a try!

Garlic Bread

While everyone was eating dinner I pushed and finished up the last couple of items on my list. The Garlic Bread is super easy to make… so easy that the kids can do it.

We may end up adding a bit of cheese to these before we bake them to make them cheesy garlic bread.

Freezer Ham & Cheese Sandwiches

We haven’t tried the Freezer Ham & Cheese yet but I did see a video a while back about making them. They said the key to keeping the bread from getting soggy was to put cheese on both sides… that’s a lot of cheese!

We used up some cheese we had in the fridge and ended up with 16 sandwiches that will be enough for at least 2 lunches when they eat it with some fruit or veggies.

English Muffin Pizzas

Last but not least was one of the kids’ favorite meals… I thought I had posted this recipe before but maybe not. It’s super easy.

We took the English Muffins and cut them in halves. Then we spread some of the leftover spaghetti sauce on them and topped them with a little bit of cheese. (I was out of shredded cheese so I just sliced up some block mozzarella that I had in the fridge.) We then topped them with a few pepperonis.

I then put them on a large baking sheet and placed them in the freezer to flash freeze. Once frozen they will get wrapped with a little bit of wax paper and then put into baggies for the freezer. They will get baked at 350 for 10-15 minutes until hot and bubbly.

The kids love to eat these for lunch with some ranch drizzled on top.

Finishing Up

My feet were so tired last night and I was wishing that we had our new bathtub installed so that I could soak but hopefully, soon that will be a reality. I almost forgot that I also made up a cute little gift for Nanny J as it was her birthday as well:

I still have about 4 pounds of ground beef to cook and put in the freezer. I’ll try to get to that tomorrow. The cooked meat will be used to pull together some quick meals like Taco Ring, Sloppy Joes (I thought I had that recipe posted… I’ll have to look for it.), or another meal from this list HERE. I’m going to try to get a few batches of Buttermilk Biscuits in the freezer as they are great for a quick side or as a quick breakfast with some gravy, honey, or a bit of jelly.

I still have a few of the pans in the fridge outside as well because they needed to cool down and I didn’t get around to rearranging the freezers to make room today… internet issues have had me on the phone with customer service for several hours!

We’ve got quite a busy week ahead of us with hunting season starting (maybe it has already started) the guys are itching to get out in the woods. Our van needs to go have an oil change and brakes this week. We also have a couple of dentist appointments this week and we also need to take out the toilet and work on it as someone flushed part of a hanger down it… sigh. Friday night will be a dance and Saturday we had planned to go to a BIG annual dance but I’m not really sure if that will be happening or not… if it doesn’t I may have a Norwex event to go help with and I will have the kiddos in tow!

Here’s a flyer for our latest sale:

I definitely have a few things that I want to grab while they are on sale! You can also shop my current part HERE.

I know this was a long post but I wanted to get all the recipes out as I’ve had several requests for them. If I missed anything you can let me know in the comments below!

Here are just a few more pics from the day:

35+ Freezer Meals In One Day! I had to do my grocery shopping this past weekend and our internet was DOWN! This meant that I needed to physically go into the store and push the buggy down the aisles...

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FOR TEENAGERS - How To Lose Weight FAST

You want to get fit you want to get healthy.   I feel like when you're a teenager, you're definitely more likely to eat more junk food and you just you know, you don't really think about fully a lot of health issues when you're so young. Of course, I tried to make them easy for you guys to kind of implement into your life. You want to get fit you want to get healthy. You guys can always check out my fitness playlist.

So it's really important to make sure that you're at least getting eight hours of sleep. The first hack I have for you guys is simple and that is just to sleep. So it's really important to make sure that you're at least getting eight hours of sleep, especially when you're a teenager because sleep is essential when it comes to your health and daily functioning and your brain is still continuing to develop. So you need sleep in order to have that healthy brain development. Just drink more water. This next hack is to just drink more water and I hack I have for you guys is by a water bottle that is fairly big. Has about 40 ounces of water if you fill it up one time, so I suggest getting really big water bottles and you could just fill it up one or two times. This really helps me to drink more water as well as just cutting out sugary drinks or sodas is really going to make such a big difference if you just switch that over for water and with water I definitely suggest putting slices of lemon into your water because that also has a so many benefits for your body aids your digestion.  It's an excellent source of potassium. It also gives your immune system a boost it helps with your skin reduces inflammation. It gives you an energy boost. There are just so many things that are really going to help you. So I definitely recommend throwing em some lemon into your water once in a while as well.   This Max hack is to make sure that you're eating all your meals. So make sure you're not skipping breakfast lunch dinner.   To make your breakfast the night before something I like to do. Make sure you are consistently eating those meals and your snacks as well. I know a lot of times when you go to school. You may not be hungry. You may skip breakfast. So a little tip I have for you is to make your breakfast the night before something I like to do is just put some Greek yogurt into a little mason jar Greek yogurt is super great because it's full of probiotics which is healthy bacteria that can help boost your immune system and also decrease any stomach issues you have so I like to have that and put in some chia seeds into it and then I like to bring a banana with me so that I could chop up the banana at school and just throw it in so that you have no excuse for missing breakfast on all you have to do is take this out of the fridge before you're going to school and throw it into your lunch box. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); You guys are packing your lunches because a lot of the time's School cafeterias and just eating out is not healthy.

Which brings me to my next little tip and that is to make sure that you guys are packing your lunches because a lot of the times School cafeterias and just eating out is not healthy. It's full of sodium and bad fats for you. So it's really important to pack your lunch pack some snacks for you guys that are healthy and to make sure that you're organized when it comes to your meals. And as you guys can see once you are packed you go to school. I just took out my yogurt and all you have to do is just cut up the banana and throw it in the mix it all together and eat it and it's a really great healthy breakfast and it's super quick and easy to just make the night before and pack into your lunch box.  Start off by eating at least one really healthy meal a day. Speaking of healthy meals if you're someone that has a hard time eating healthy meals or you eat a lot of junk a lot of the time a tip I have for you guys is start off by eating at least one really healthy meal a day and then you could start doing two and then three. So this is an option that I just love to have. I love sweet potato it is seriously so yummy and I just had a salad and added an egg into it add some protein into my meal with some balsamic dressing but this is just a really good meal that I personally like to have for lunch or dinner time. So I definitely recommend incorporating more healthy meals into your days and if eating every single meal extremely healthy isn't something that you've been doing just try incorporating it a little bit more and you'll get used to it find healthy meals that you like. You can always just search online. I have a whole Fitness playlist. I'll link that down below for you guys as well. I like to get my fruit intake in my greens is to make smoothies.  It is really important to get your fruits and your greens into your day. If you're someone that doesn't like vegetables or fruits. I'll wait. I like to get my fruit intake in my greens is to make smoothies. They taste so yummy. So this one I just have strawberries bananas blackberries and blueberries and then I added a handful of spinach which I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but when you put it into your smoothie, you can't even taste it and then I just put in some Greek yogurt and to finish it off. I just put some almond milk. I don't know if I mention this but make sure you guys put ice as well. So it's nice and cold. It just tastes so much better. When you do this. This is a really great way to get your greens and your fruits in and you could have it as a snack you can have it as your breakfast. It's really up to you, but you can make so many different versions and these just tastes so amazing the last hack is to get some sort of workout in. Make the gyms at home. So if you're a couch potato then these are some workouts that you can do. I just have to have two dumbbells for these workouts or you can do it. It's something else you can hold like a heavy water bottle and do these workouts while commercials are playing. It's really easy. So I'm just showing you guys a quick workout. I also have a bunch of at-home workouts that you can do right from your home their full 10-minute workout. So leave those down below for you guys. I know that it's not as realistic to always go to the gym when you're a teenager because I never went to the gym. I know when I was a teenager, but another thing is also to just take advantage of PE class and take advantage of your gym class during school and really try to work out during that time because it will make such a big difference but these are just some easy workouts. Once again that you could do right from your couch and those are all the fitness ax.

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Top Recipes of 2018

Hello and HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am so happy to be back to blogging! I missed chatting with you guys in this space and I am ready to dive back into my usual routine after a little more than a week away.

I absolutely loved my time in Florida for Christmas but there’s something to be said for the comfort of everyday life and schedules when you have two kids in the mix. Blogging while traveling ended up feeling next to impossible for me, so I hope that the return to everyday life (and preschool for Chase next week!) will help free up some time to catch up because I have so much I’m dying to write about and share with you guys in 2019.

At the beginning of every year, I like to kick things off on the blog with a look back at the previous year. I am notoriously horrible at checking my blog’s analytics (they stress me out and I typically only check them to update my media kit for brand partnerships and post-campaign reports) but the end of every year is the time I force myself to sit down and look at what recipes, workouts, personal posts, random musings and topical posts seemed to be the biggest hits with all of you. It’s helpful for me to know what you guys like to read when it comes to brainstorming blog posts for the coming year.

In today’s post, I’m highlighting my most popular recipes from 2018. As always, some past favorites claimed the top spots but some new recipes I shared in 2018 gained traction and cracked the top 10.

I’d LOVE to know what kind of recipes you’d like to see more of on PBF in 2019, so please leave a comment to let me know of any recipe requests! Would you like to see more healthy breakfast recipes? Quick and easy dinner recipes? Kid-approved meals? Plant-based dishes? I always take your requests to heart and use them to create a list of ideas for future blog posts so thank you in advance for your suggestions!

Most Popular Recipes of 2018

Simple Shrimp Dip

I owe the popularity of this post to Pinterest! It always seems to get some extra traffic around the holidays and the Super Bowl! Add this dip to your must-make list for your next gathering with family and friends.

Three-Minute Egg White Oatmeal

If you have three minutes in the morning, you have enough time to make yourself a bowl of fluffy, filling and oh-so-tasty banana egg white oatmeal. It’s a recipe that continues to be popular on the blog 4+ years after I initially shared it on PBF.

Oatless Oatmeal

I make this recipe all the time and love it because it’s both voluminous (great if you simply enjoy eating large portions) and satisfying. It’s a Paleo take on oatmeal with a texture that resembled Cream of Wheat.

Paleo Lemon Cupcakes

Thanks to a clean ingredient list, these sweet and tangy lemon cupcakes can also double as Paleo lemon muffins! They’re made with fresh lemon juice and sweetened with honey and also happen to be a kid-approved treat!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Fudge

If you love chocolate but struggle to get enough protein in your diet (ahem, ME!), these fudgey protein bites are a great easy-to-make option to keep on hand when your sweet tooth hits.

Triple Chocolate Protein Oatmeal

This was one of my breakfast obsessions this year so I was excited to see it crack my top 10 most popular recipes from 2018. I love chocolate any time of day and waking up to a big bowl of protein-packed chocolate oatmeal helps begin my day on the best note!

Chicken Sausage Sweet Potato Bake

Forever and always a weeknight staple in our house! I love that so many of you seem to love this simple dish, too!

Egg White and Oatmeal Protein Pancake

Gosh, I need to update the photos for this recipe but bad photos aside, it’s a delicious protein pancake recipe I love because it doesn’t require any protein powder or the use of a blender. It’s the easiest protein pancake recipe I’ve found and one I continue to make regularly for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

I owe YOU guys a billion thank yous for sharing this recipe! It seemed to take over Instagram this fall and seeing you share photos of you making and enjoying these muffins made me smile over and over again. They’re Chase’s all-time favorite muffins and we make them year-round in our house so definitely keep them on your radar even though pumpkin season is behind us!

Crockpot Chicken Corn Chili

I made this chili for the billionth time last night to bring to a NYE party! We cannot seem to stop eating this crock pot chili in our house and I cannot seem to stop making it because it’s SO darn easy. No chopping or difficult food prep required. Just dump everything in the crock pot and enjoy a yummy dinner at the end of the day!

Toddler Muffin Recipes

I shared a roundup of Chase’s favorite muffins on the blog earlier this year after a blog reader requested it and apparently you guys have little ones who are muffin-obsessed, too, because it became one of my most popular food-related blog posts from 2018!

A Few of My Favorite Recipes from 2018

And here are a few of my favorite recipes that I shared in 2018 that didn’t crack the top 10 but I still think are worth trying! I hope you find something below that pops out at you to make in the new year!

Blueberry Banana Protein Pancakes

A simple twist on my beloved Banana Bread Protein Pancakes, these pancakes are a breakfast go-to in our house that every single person in our family loves. Bonus: They’re also freezer-friendly!

Mason Jar Chia Seed Pudding

My go-to healthy snack and an easy grab-and-go breakfast option! Great for those who love to food prep or make a simple breakfast/snack the night before.

Copycat Zoe’s Kitchen Cauliflower Rice

The perfect base for your favorite bowl recipes! I love topping this cauliflower rice with shredded chicken, avocado and sliced tomatoes.

Paleo Coconut Crisps

Delicious by the handful, in trail mix or on top of oatmeal, yogurt and even ice cream!

Healthy Banana Berry Ice Cream

Kid-approved, creamy and a great healthy post-dinner dessert that tastes indulgent!

Crock Pot Coconut Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Stew

Healthy comfort food in a bowl and the perfect weeknight dinner to serve when the temperatures outside dip below freezing.

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Protein Breakfast with SmoothieBox

My mornings usually go a little something like this: wake up, do a quick workout, run around like crazy to get ready for the day, rush to make breakfast, and scramble out the door. Sound familiar? I’m sure it does! We’re busy people, and we need quick and easy breakfast options to make our lives less hectic. Hopefully, that quick breakfast also happens to be healthy. That’s where SmoothieBox comes in.

For years, I’ve struggled to figure out the best way to fit maximum nutrition into my morning routine. After trying every protein powder on the planet and cramming my freezer full of berries, I decided to look for a better option. I wanted fresh, nutritious ingredients without having to put in a ton of effort shopping and chopping. What did I find? SmoothieBox.

What is SmoothieBox?

SmoothieBox is redefining quick breakfast options by delivering pre-packaged, nutrient-dense, frozen smoothie ingredients right to your door! That means all you have to do is add your favorite liquid to the package of organic fruits and vegetables and blend it up. A delicious and nutritious breakfast is as easy as that!

Upon delivery of your SmoothieBox, you will receive two boxes (or more, depending on how many flavors you order). Package A contains a collection of yummy Super Smoothie flavors of your choosing. Package B is filled with collagen peptides. Simply grab package A, package B, and your favorite liquid. Then, toss it all into the blender and blend away! You can also pour your smoothie into a to-go mug, which is my preferred way to take my nutritious SmoothieBox breakfast with me.

What’s Inside?

I’m sure you’re wondering what’s in the easy, stress-relieving SmoothieBox packages. Well, let me fill you in on the details:

Organic fruits and vegetables

20 grams of grass-fed collagen protein

No added sugars

No sugar substitutes

Health Benefits

One of the great things about SmoothieBox is the protein from grass-fed collagen. You may have heard of the word “collagen” before, but do you know what it is or what it does for your body? It’s actually an incredible supplement!

Collagen is the primary protein in our bodies. A daily serving of collagen aids in enhancing and maintaining healthy hair, skin, bones, joints, nails, and gut. Therefore, drinking a SmoothieBox smoothie for breakfast every morning can help you look and feel amazing!

Flavors

All of SmoothieBox’s flavors are delicious. Since they use grass-fed collagen protein, they don’t have any of that awful, gritty protein powder texture that so many protein-based smoothies have.

I made their Cacao Super Smoothie for myself as soon as it was delivered to my door. It went from my hand to my boyfriend’s in the blink of an eye. Needless to say, he loved it. He finished it, so I had to make another one for myself!

The cacao flavored smoothie is especially great because it satisfies that daily chocolate craving that sneaks up on most of us, and it does so first thing in the morning. You really can’t go wrong with chocolate for breakfast. It’s actually a great way to get the kiddos to eat a healthy breakfast, too, because it tastes just like a milkshake!

If you’re not a chocolate addict (like me) and you don’t want something sweet first thing in the morning, you can enjoy SmoothieBox’s Cacao Super Smoothie as a healthy dessert alternative. Did I mention that it tastes like a milkshake? It also makes a great hearty snack.

In case you haven’t already guessed it, the Cacao Super Smoothie flavor is my favorite. But, I do still love the other flavors: Green Super Smoothie and Clementine Super Smoothie. Get your SmoothieBox Super Smoothies here and get your FREE 20 ounce Healthy Human Insulated Travel Mug, perfect for school or work.

Looking for more delicious and nutritious smoothie recipes? Try these:

Chia Seed Berry Yogurt Smoothie

Spiced Green Tea Smoothie

Mango Smoothie Parfait

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

No matter which you choose–using SmoothieBox or making a SkinnyMs recipe–you’re sure to start your day out right with a delicious, healthy smoothie!

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#Juliaturshen #nowandagain #chroniclebooks

Julia Turshen’s new book, Now & Again, is absolutely amazing. I love everything about it. In one of her recipes she instructs, “Arrange the mango slices artfully-but not too preciously-on a serving platter.” That really captures the feel of the book. Everything has a breezy elegance to it and nothing is fussy. The recipes are global, and I adore that many of them are off the beaten path. I love being exposed to new things. The book is organized by season, and then menus for all different sorts of get-togethers. The recipes are casual, beautiful, interesting, nourishing, and delicious, and nothing’s difficult. She generally has you serving dishes right in what they’re made in. I’ve had the book in my hands for 3 days and I’ve made 4 meals from it already. <Minus the desserts. I already run 5 miles a day and don’t care to increase that – lol!> It’s a hard book to put down.

I don’t have a copy of her ridiculously popular book, Small Victories <I know!>, so I can’t make a comparison there. This has a gingham print detail running along the spine just like that one, so I’m betting it’s in the same vein. Feed the Resistance is a tiny book of hers focusing on food and activism, and that one’s terrific. And she worked with Gwyneth Paltrow on It’s All Good, another yummy, feel-good title.

My full review of the book with my pics and thoughts of all the dishes we tried so far, is at the bottom. But first I wanted to share with you her recipe for Scrambled Eggs with Cilantro + Coconut Chutney from her Sunday Morning Bangladeshi Breakfast menu.

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Reprinted from Now & Again by Julia Turshen with permission by Chronicle Books, 2018

Scrambled Eggs with Cilantro + Coconut Chutney

SERVES 4

Scrambled eggs are probably what I eat most frequently, but they aren’t much to write home about. This chutney is. It takes the eggs from ordinary to remarkable, and, here’s the best part, it is as easy as throwing a bunch of things into a food processor and pressing the button. There’s no cooking, just combining. It keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week (it gets quite a bit thicker and loses a bit of its fresh, herby brightness, but it is still great), and it’s also good on roast chicken, grilled fish, broiled lamb, griddled halloumi cheese, or roasted sweet potatoes. If you don’t like cilantro, substitute fresh mint.

2 large handfuls of fresh cilantro leaves (a little bit of stem is fine!) 1 Tbsp peeled and minced or grated fresh ginger ½ tsp cumin seeds or ground cumin ½ cup [35 g] unsweetened flaked dried coconut 1½ tsp kosher salt ¼ cup [60 ml] coconut milk (full-fat or low-fat coconut milk will work) 1½ tsp fresh lime juice 8 eggs 2 Tbsp unsalted butter

In a food processor, combine the cilantro, ginger, cumin, dried coconut, and ½ tsp salt and pulse until the cilantro is finely chopped. Add the coconut milk and lime juice and pulse just to combine (you want the chutney to have a little texture, rather than be totally smooth). Set the chutney aside.

Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk until the whites and yolks are well blended. Add the remaining salt and whisk one more time.

In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the eggs and cook, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula, until they are as set as you like them to be.

Transfer the eggs to a large platter. Serve the chutney either spooned on top or in a bowl on the side.

It’s Me Again CURRIED SCRAMBLED EGG SALAD Leftover scrambled eggs can be turned into egg salad. Let them cool to room temperature (which they probably already are if they’re left over), put them into a bowl, and break them up with a spoon. Add a good shake of curry powder and then bind with as much mayonnaise as you like (egg salad is a very personal thing). Or you can use half mayonnaise and half plain Greek yogurt if you want to lighten things a bit. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and curry powder if needed. You can also add a big spoonful of the Cilantro + Coconut Chutney (or maybe it was already on the eggs, in which case, you’re set). Delicious served on well-toasted leftover flatbreads or pita breads. MANGO CHUTNEY Combine a finely chopped red onion, about 1 Tbsp peeled and minced or grated fresh ginger, a minced garlic clove, and a little fat (olive oil, coconut oil, unsalted butter, or ghee would work equally well) in a medium skillet. Season with a good shake of curry powder and some red pepper flakes and then cook over medium heat until the aromatics are softened but not browned. Meanwhile, roughly chop the leftover mango. Once the aromatics have softened, add the mango, a large handful or two is ideal (with whatever syrup and pistachios are left), and a healthy splash of apple cider vinegar and simmer everything together for a few minutes to blend the flavors well. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and vinegar if needed. You can leave the chutney as is or you can purée it a little or a lot in a food processor. Cool to room temperature and store in a tightly capped jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. Serve with grilled or roasted meats (lamb and pork are especially nice) or tuck some into a grilled cheese sandwich. It’s also great served on its own alongside a piece of sharp Cheddar for snacking or mixed with equal parts mayonnaise for a turkey or ham sandwich spread.

My review of the book…

Now & Again By Julia Turshen Edition: Harcover

This book is amazing! It’s organized by season. She tackles one menu at a time, equally perfect for parties and family gatherings. She breaks down what parts of the meal can be prepped ahead of time, and spells out just how far ahead you can do it. The meals are really fun, interesting, and nourishing. After each meal, she gets into the “again” component. She talks about what you can do with leftovers. My family brings lunch with them every day, so I might have to generate leftovers to try some of her ideas. Yeah, they really sound that great!

She’s got a very down-to-earth relaxing tone that’ll have you inspired and at ease. Her sense of humor really comes across in some of the dishes. One of the dinners is “Steak House Dinner for Vegetarians”. That cracked me up. No, the book is not vegetarian. It’s very much an omnivore book, but she sees a party need, she tackles it! And the dinner sounds great. Or how about “A Not-Kosher Jewish Christmas” where she waxes on nostalgically about movie marathons and Chinese food on Christmas and helps you make that dinner happen. She’s just so likeable.

My thoughts and pics of the dishes we tried: 1-5) FALL – Red-Checkered Tablecloth Late Saturday Lunch – p 27. It also works perfectly as a night-before-the-race pasta dinner for runners! This dinner’s fabulous! She has a recipe for polenta and Nutella sandwich cookies, too, but we skipped the sweets.

2) Garlic & Anchovy Butter Toasts – p 31. Love these. The saltiness of the anchovies really makes the garlic bread pop. 3) Italian Flag Baked Pasta – p 33. She squeezes two bags of spinach into the pasta bake, and the meat’s ground turkey. Delicious and slightly healthier comfort food.

4) Arugula Salad with Lemon, Pine Nuts, & Pecorino – p 35. Lovely clean fresh taste to balance that decadent pasta. 5) Jody’s Plum Bibonade – p 36. White wine, seltzer, plums, and orange. So refreshing and light.

6-9) FALL – Sunday Morning Bangladeshi Breakfast – p 17.

7) Scrambled Eggs with Cilantro & Coconut Chutney – p 19. Wow. These are super interesting and delicious. 8) Whole Wheat and Cumin Flatbreads – p 21. Wonderfully fragrant and quick. Mix, knead for 3 minutes, rise for an hour, and a quick trip across a cast iron skillet.

9) Mango with Cardamom Syrup & Pistachios – p 23. We loved this. It’s really refreshing and the cardamom syrup complements the mango perfectly. 10-13) FALL – Card Night Enchiladas – p 41. There’s a recipe for Toasted Coconut Cake for this dinner, but we didn’t try that.

11) Garlicky Shrimp with Tequila & Lime – p 42. Yummy and speedy. 12) Chicken & Roasted Tomato Enchiladas – p 44. Lovely enchiladas. I may double or triple the jalapeno next time for a little heat. After you roast it, it really mellows out. 13) Kale Salad with Pepita Dressing – p 46. Don’t skip this! It’s a really tasty salad and she has you massage citrus juice and salt into the kale before dressing it, so you don’t get salad jaw fatigue.

14-17) FALL: Rosh Hashanah Dinner – p 51. There’s a recipe for Applesauce Cake with Cream Cheese & Honey Frosting that we didn’t try. I think this is our favorite so far. The whole house smells amazing, and my youngest closed her eyes with her first bite as she said, “Oh my gosh. Is that ever good!”

15) Celebration Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Dates – p 54. Fantastically moist chicken and perfectly crisp skin. The sweet potatoes and super sweet dates are lovely with it.

16) Baked Saffron Rice – p 55. Lickable. The flavor on this is amazing. I love the technique. The texture’s just right without any attention from the cook. 17) Beet Salad with Poppy Seed & Chive Dressing – p 56. Great salad. The Dijon should be offended that it’s not mentioned in the title because it makes the dressing pop.

I started flagging other things I wanted to try and found that I was just flagging everything, so I’ll just give you the list of the meals I haven’t tried yet: FALL: Rosh Hashanah Dinner * No Stress Thanksgiving * WINTER: Brunch For a Crowd * Chili & Cornbread Lunch * Steakhouse Dinner For Vegetarians * Feast of the Almost Seven Fishes * A Not-Kosher Jewish Christmas * SPRING: Easy All-Green Lunch * Grace’s Birthday Late Lunch * Passover Seder * Tortilla Soup for a Chilly Spring Evening * Just My Type of Dinner * SUMMER: Grilled Vietnamese Breakfast * Simple Backpack Picnic Lunch * Afternoon Tacos * Fourth of July * Middle Eastern Dinner Outside

*I received a copy to explore and share my thoughts.

Julia Turshen’s Scrambled Eggs with Cilantro + Coconut Chutney recipe and Cookbook review: Now & Again #Juliaturshen #nowandagain #chroniclebooks Julia Turshen's new book, Now & Again, is absolutely amazing. I love everything about it.

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HEALTHY RECIPES TO LOSE WEIGHT FOR SUMMER 2018! (What I eat to get in shape) hey guys it's basil Jane today I wanted to show you some healthy weight loss recipes that can help you to get into better shape for the summer months these are some recipes that I have been loving lately some of my favorite recipes at the moment let's just get started the first recipe that I want to show you guys is really easy and tropical and summery and just in my opinion the perfect way to enjoy ice cream in a healthier lower calorie way first to my blender I'm adding 1 cup of chopped up pineapple with 2 medium sized bananas the wrapper the bananas are really the NASA the ice cream is going to be then I'm using half a cup of unsweetened almond milk you can use any other mode that you like and you can add some extra sweetener if you need to like maple syrup blend that up very simple and then pour it into some ice lolly molds I'm leaving a little bit of room at the top cause you'll see why now I'm taking some frozen mixed berries I've got a mix of blueberries and raspberries yeah and I'm just placing a few of those into the ice lolly molds to this is optional but it just adds to something a little bit different it's it's like getting a fun little surprise every time you bite into one of them in the ice lollies then I just add the rest of the ice cream mix into the molds on top of the berries and then place the little tops on and they're ready to go in the freezer for a few hours and after freezing there's some really cute little tropical pineapple and banana ice lollies with little berry pieces so pretty and really yummy and these are lollies using my recipe here only about 40 calories each if you make eight like I have so that's very low in calories for an ice cream treat obviously perfect for a healthy snack especially if you're trying to get into better shape here is a summer classic of mine I like to make those every summer it's like my go-to my strawberry tomato and avocado and balsamic salad actually very simple to make it might sound fancy but it's really easy first I'm adding some baby spinach to my plate and do a nice big handful or two of that about half a cup of chopped cherry tomatoes about one cup of sliced up strawberries 1/3 to 1/2 of an avocado that's kind of add some creaminess I'm using about a hundred calories of almonds her 14 raw almonds and then for the dressing one teaspoon of olive oil 2 to 3 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar some lemon juice some black pepper and sea salt and that's very simple fresh healthy it's a nice salad for summer full of flavor and only about 330 calories for the whole salad with the dressing included so that script so if you've got some friends coming over or if you're having a little party or whatever fruit cups are a really cute and easy thing to make and they're obviously going to be healthy and really low in calories what I like to do is use fruits like apple banana and pineapple as the base fruits because they're generally more affordable you can also use fruits like oranges or mango or something like that as base fruits I cut them into biggish pieces and then you can use fancier kind of more expensive fruits like grapes and berries on top like this like garnish they make it look pretty and it's also gonna be more affordable that way I like to fill the cups with mostly the base fruits about 3/4 of other cups with the base fruits and then I just use a small amount of the fancier fruit on top so you don't have to so you don't need a whole lot you know but it's still gonna look really pretty I got these little skewer kebab stick sticks like tiny little ones and I put them in the cup so that they could be used as I'd like instead of a fork and I think that they look really cute and some summery looking napkins on the table underneath each cup or whatever just makes it feel really summery as well with the fruit that I've used and how much I've used each cup is probably around 50 calories but it's gonna depend on the fruit that you use less than most processed desserts and snacks an even more fun way to serve fruit as a healthier option is to make some little fruit skewers or kabobs and it's really it's actually really easy you can take almost any fruit that you like it's nice to use different colored fruits so that it looks really good yeah I'm using a mix of mango banana pineapple and apple which I've chopped up into biggest chunks these will then be my base fruits again so I'm trying to gonna try use mostly these ones and then I'm just using a few grapes again and some fresh raspberries and some strawberries as the pretty fruits depending on the size of the skewer stick and what type of fruit you use it will change the calorie amount but really it shouldn't be much at all one of the ones that I've made is probably about 15 calories each with a small kebab stick so this is one of my favorite dinner recipes at the moment and I think it's a great one for summer too stuffed roasted bell peppers they're so good first I've got two red bell peppers here about 120 grams each roughly I'm cutting them in half and just removing the stalk and the little seeds and then I place them onto a baking tray lined with baking paper then just so that the edges don't burn you can do this if you want I'm just using the smallest amount of oil just around the edges on the top and place them in an oven at about 180 degrees Celsius or about 360 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 to 15 minutes now to get started with the filling to a pan I'm adding about a quarter of a chopped onion 1 teaspoon of fresh garlic which is optional about a quarter to half a teaspoon of chili flakes sea salt and pepper one teaspoon of oil and some fresh lemon juice I get that cooking over a medium to high heat on the stove and get it a little bit browned and flavorful and after about two minutes I'm adding half a cup of sliced button mushrooms and half a cup of chopped zucchini get that all cooked and then I'm adding the rest of the ingredients for the filling half a cup of cooked sweet corn half a cup of cooked and drained chickpeas half a cup of quinoa and about half a cup of tomatoes which i've just left hole cook it just a little bit longer just to get everything heated really get the flavor all around then take the bell peppers out of the oven and add some filling to each one I just use all of the filling evenly between the full paper halves you can add those back into the oven and bake them for another 10 to 20 minutes I like to get the tops just a little bit crispy after baking you can serve them I usually do two halfs per person and I like to add a little bit of avocado on top as well that's optional but it's it was good and then just a little bit of pepper on top of that and those are really filling super filling and really tasty absolutely love them and with my recipe each half stuffed pepper will be only about a hundred and ten calories with my recipe so a serving with two halves will only be about 220 calories I can have something on the side as well like a side salad I don't think I've ever actually shown you guys my classic chia pudding recipe and a video before only on my blog it's really easy nutritious and perfect for summer add two tablespoons of chia seeds that's about 1/8 of a cup to a glass jar with half a cup of unsweetened almond milk you can use any other mode that you like just give it a quick stir cover it and store it in the fridge overnight to thicken the next morning I like to add one teaspoon of maple syrup or honey and sometimes a little bit of vanilla if I have and a little bit of cinnamon mix that up serve it in a bowl and I'm topping mine with about half a cup of fresh mango one teaspoon of nut butter and also a few fresh blueberries you can use any fruit that you like any kind of nuts that you like even some yogurt if you want to I like to have this for breakfast but you can also do like a half portion for a snack or a dessert and it's only about 180 calories without any of the toppings and not many more with the fruit toppings and only about 90 calories for a half portion okay I know this is a little bit random I don't know why but in the summer months I love making grilled cheese I just love it so I'm gonna show you my favorite healthier grilled cheese recipe which can be made weight-loss friendly - the main ingredients I use a whole grain bread avocado onion cheese obviously I like to use dairy free cheddar cheese and some cherry tomatoes I slice up a quarter of an onion and added to a pan with just a little drop of oil and caramelized it on the stove then I thinly slice up some cherry tomatoes and to my bread I'm adding some smashed avocado a few slices of cherry tomorrow and then the caramelized onion so good with some cheese okay I went a little bit crazy on the cheese yet but anyway salt and pepper add the other slice of bread and then put that on the sandwich press and after grilling you can slice it in half and oh my gosh that cheese looks so good oh my gosh melted cheese yum yum yum to make it weight-loss friendly make sure each slice of bread is roughly 100 calories which is a average amount for a slice of bread plus 1/3 of an avocado plus the onion and the tomato plus about 35 grams of mozzarella cheese will give you about a 400 calorie healthier grilled cheese sandwich it's actually really easy to make your own healthier chicken kebabs or skewers at home and it's a really fun recipe to make the summer I like to make my own marinade and it's really easy to a small bowl add 1 teaspoon of oil 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons of mustard powder a teaspoon of onion or garlic powder and about half a teaspoon of ginger pata some sea salt and some black pepper and here I'm doing about a tablespoon of honey and then some fresh lemon juice as well I've got 400 grams of chicken breast Makia which I've cut into bigger chunks and I'm threading that on to some skewer sticks doing about 100 grams per cable to make full kebabs very easy then just pull the marinade over them and toss them around a little bit place them in the oven to bake for about 30 to 40 minutes 180 degrees Celsius or about 360 degrees Fahrenheit and after baking you can serve them each kebab will be roughly about 160 or about 170 calories if you make 4 like added then I'm gonna show you some of my favorite healthy side dishes for the more summery months very easy here I have half a cup of cooked quinoa to that I'm adding some fresh chopped cilantro about 2 tablespoons also about 2 tablespoons of raisins I'm adding about 4 walnut halves which I'm just breaking up into little pieces and then so for some extra flavor I'm adding a teaspoon of olive oil some black pepper and also some sea salt and some fresh lemon juice mix that up it's a great side dish especially with the chicken kebabs highly recommend and the serving size of the salad will be about 250 calories in total something else I have been loving is zucchini noodles a great low calorie healthy noodle option very easy take some spiralized zucchini you can spiralize them yourself or use a julienne peeler or just buy them already prepped like I have I had a little drop of altima pan with the zucchini noodles I'm using about a packed cap here with some salt pepper fresh lemon juice very simple toss it on the stove for a few minutes and then it's ready it makes a great side dish one cup of raw zucchini noodles is only about 30 calories obviously don't go crazy with the oil looking at about 40 calories in total if you just used a tiny amount like I did this meal in total with the chicken skewer the quinoa salad and the zucchini noodles will only be about 450 calories in total so that's it for today's video I really hope that you guys enjoyed it and enjoy these recipes I hope that they can help you to lose weight and get into better shape for summer if that is what you want give it a thumbs up if you did enjoy it and subscribe to my channel for more videos I will link some other videos below that I think might be helpful to you if you did enjoy this video and that's about it I'll see you guys again very soon you

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We all tend to think in just one direction when it comes to breakfast. Some of us tend to stick to the traditional dosa/ poha/ bread toast/ cereals, but do we all ever stop to think if these are right choices for a fully nutritious breakfast? A healthy diet is said to be one in which one eats breakfast like a king. But are we, in the process of making this true, making all the wrong choices?

Well, read on to find out for yourself! Here are the 9 most popular breakfast items that aren’t as healthy as you’d think:

1. Pancakes

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Also known as crepes in some parts of the world, this is one delicious breakfast option that we all love. And let’s be honest – it’s also one of the quickest and simplest breakfast items to whip up (no pun intended) as well. But the problem with this much-loved and delicious breakfast option is that it has too much sugar in it. Also, adding the toppings doesn’t help either. I mean, of course, eating pancakes means there’ll be oodles of maple syrup on it! Or at least honey. And this, so early on in the day, actually sends your body’s insulin levels into a tizzy and therefore, it’s best avoided.

One way to make this work is by replacing the flour with more fibrous ingredients like oats. Oh, and the toppings? Something less sugary, please!

2. Cornflakes

Isn’t this the simplest, most no-nonsense, quick fix breakfast option? Just take a bowlful of cornflakes, add hot or cold milk, top it off with some fruits, and you’re done! Feels like a bowlful of goodness first thing in the morning, doesn’t it? But turns out, this is not such an amazing breakfast option after all. The problem is again sugar. These cereals contain way more than is good for the body first thing in the morning. It also increases your chances of getting diabetes if you are susceptible or if someone in your family has it (1).

Does that mean you’ll have to say goodbye to your favorite breakfast for good? Not necessarily. You can always go for the sugarless option and add nuts or flaxseeds to make them more nutritious.

3. Toasted Bread

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This is also another all-time favorite. And don’t we all especially like it when it gets all brown and crunchy? A generous dab of butter on it, and we are good to go. But what we don’t really know is that white bread is actually not good for us. It contains gluten, carbohydrates, and pretty much nothing else. Also, as soon as you toast it, it becomes all the more possible that it is now carcinogenic, since burnt bread contains carcinogenic elements (2).

One way to keep eating bread in the mornings is to get whole wheat bread instead of white bread. And if you like your toast, just make sure it is not too brown or burnt.

4. Spreads

These work with everything, don’t they? Chapati, bread, and even rice sometimes! But these are really not a very good food option. Especially the sugary, chocolatey ones. They just pump your body with loads of sugar and sadly, nothing else.

But since we can’t live without spreads, we can get the ones that are not as harmful and actually healthy. Like peanut butter.

5. Rice

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Living in a country like India where rice is the staple food for a majority of the people, it is a little difficult to say goodbye to these tiny white friends. But it’s not a secret anymore that rice contains loads and loads of carbohydrates – carbohydrates that we can definitely do without – especially first thing in the morning.

So how do we do it? Because rice is BAE, right? Simple. Just replace it with brown rice, it’s almost the equally yummy cousin minus the unnecessary carbs (and plus a lot of fibre!).

6. Smoothies

Who doesn’t like a nice glassful of veggies and fruits, blended together and topped off with some yummy cream, right? You’ll be surprised by how sans any health benefits this food item actually is. It is anyway recommended that fruits should be eaten whole and that juicing takes away the fiber present in them.

The best way to eat fruits and veggies is to eat them whole. But if you just absolutely must have a smoothie in the morning, make sure you do so without adding any unnecessary ingredients like sugar and creamy toppings.

7. Milk

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Contrary to popular belief, milk is actually not as nutritious and superfood-like as it is made out to be. Many are, in fact, lactose intolerant. But if you are among those who aren’t, and love your glass of milk in the morning, avoid drinking it on an empty tummy. If you have gastric troubles, it could lead to acidity and in some cases, also a breakout of acne (3).

8. Yogurts

Yogurts are actually good for you. The only catch is to steer clear of the sugary, flavored yogurts available on the market that claim to be healthy but only spike your blood sugar levels. Hence, make sure you choose the low fat, organic ones without any added flavors.

9. Sandwiches

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As long as they are homemade, sandwiches are good to go. So, instead of going to a restaurant and ordering one, make one at home. You’ll be surprised at how easy they are to make. And also, much yummier!

What do you think of this list? Let us know in the comment below!

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10 Cheap Vegan Necessities

I became a vegan at the ripe age of seventeen. It was amazing when I first started. My mom bought be every single dairy replacer I could imagine and more. Then the cost started to add up, quickly. I knew that I needed to re-strategize. Then, veganism became less fun, I was eating pasta with marinara instead of that yummy vegan mac and cheese. I had to re-re-strategize and quickly came up with a recipe for success. Here are ten kitchen necessities for a newbie vegan, or any vegan really, without busting the piggy bank.

1.     Nutritional Yeast.

Mmm, yeast. Nutritional yeast will be a savior when you realize the 101 ways to use it. One container can run about $6.99-$8.99, sometimes a bit more depending on what kind of grocery store you’re at. You can add it to your tofu scramble for an easy vegan breakfast or put it on a homemade pizza to spice it up. I love to add it to my pasta and marinara or pasta salads for a buttery mixture. It is even great on grits! Nutritional yeast will become your best friend if you are having a hard time transitioning away from dairy. If you are having a hard time transitioning to veganism because you cannot let go of your cheesy toppings, this will get you very close. Be creative!

2.     Rice

Buying rice and always having rice in the cupboard makes last minute dinners easy and inexpensive. I encourage bulking up on frozen veggies that you can toss onto the saucepan for a quick stir fry. Add soy sauce and tofu and you can satisfy your late night Asian food craving. Keeping vegetable broth or cans of lentil and vegetable soups in the kitchen can be added to rice for a soothing soupy dinner during the winter or during a cold. If you are craving jambalaya, splurge on some vegan sausage (runs about $3.64 for four sausages at Walmart), black beans, and jambalaya seasoning. Go even farther around the world, to Mexico, and make rice and beans quesadillas.

3.     Noodles

If you are a busy mom, or lazy college student, noodles and pasta are perfect. You can make them in bulk and have them all week. Keep macaroni or bowtie noodles handy and add in your favorite veggies, olive oil, and a little seasoning and you have easy to pack lunch all week. If you get bored of it quickly, add marinara or vegan alfredo (slightly more challenging, but totally worth it) to make a sexy date night dinner. Top it off with your favorite pinot noir.

4.     Frozen fruit

If you are one of those hippie moms that protest anything that’s not organic or fresh, then maybe frozen fruit is not for you. But most people are constantly on the run, or just live a lifestyle where you cannot constantly buy fresh fruit. Buying fresh fruit means that you have to eat it that week, or it goes bad, it’s also far more expensive. Store fresh fruit in your freezer for months and add it to your smoothies, your oatmeal, your parfaits (with non-dairy yogurt), or your pastry empanadas.

5.     Frozen vegetables

I think you see the theme. Frozen veggies are a great way to spruce up your dinner. If you’re pasta and marinara seem boring, steam some broccoli, and add some salt and pepper. Or buy the steamable dinners you can just toss into the microwave. If vegetables bore you, but you are trying to lose weight, invest in some all-seasoning or vegetable seasoning that you can have at work and home. Resist the workplace temptation. When someone brings the meat and cheese croissants, you take your seasoning proudly and remind yourself what you are doing this for.

6.     Tofu

Now this is a post about saving money, so avoid the big-name tofu brands at the health stores. The tofu is going to be flavored, so find the cheapest you can. Usually Walmart carries Nasoya. Whatever is cheapest is the best. If you cannot afford to buy a lot of different types of tofu right at the beginning, start off with extra firm. There are so many things to do with extra firm tofu that newbie vegans can really get excited about. Rule #1: Never, I mean NEVER, eat tofu without either seasoning or marinating it. You will never want to eat tofu again, I promise you. It is great to start out with a barbeque marinade and get bread rolls to make an easy barbecue sandwich.

7.     Tortillas

I’m Hispanic, so tortillas to me are as necessary as bread slices. They are versatile, and when you are super poor (college probs), I eat them plain. Sometimes I’ll spice it up and add peanut butter. But they also make great empanadas, quesadillas, wraps, and – of course – tacos. They are also super cheap and last long in the cabinet. Be sure to always keep them somewhere cool and dry. If they are somewhere too moist the entire bag might go bad even if it is closed.

8.     Dried fruits

Dried fruits can be very expensive. Always buy in bulk and, if you’re interested, invest in some nuts and seeds to make your own trail mix. This is a great way to combat mid-afternoon cravings at work or even at home. It’s also great to put on your morning yogurt to give you a more filling breakfast if you are in a rush.

9.     Beans

Beans are also super cheap to buy in bulk and they can last you forever. I, personally, hate having to deal with raw beans. However, if you are somewhat organized and have enough time on the weekends to let them sit, then you have whatever beans you want all ready to cook. I cannot even begin on the recipes you can do with beans. White beans make vegan alfredo. Kidney beans are great for you and go great in salads, soups, and chili. Garbanzo beans make hummus and you can add whatever toppings your heart desires. Once you have them, there is no going wrong with beans. They also stabilize your digestive system.

10.  Peanut Butter and Jelly

If you do not currently have PB&J in your fridge right now, what are you doing with your life? Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches are a godsend. They make an easy breakfast, and easy lunch, an easy snack, and easy dinner, and a great midnight craving snack. This summer, they will come in incredibly helpful for parties, beachside lunch, and 4th of July cookouts. If you obviously know about PB&J sandwiches but want something new to try. I love putting peanut butter on my bagels or bananas. If you have some vegan cream cheese to put on your bagel, add a bit of strawberry jelly, for a sweet topping.

If you guys liked this post, I have plenty more ideas! Let me know what you guys would like to read. If you are new to veganism, feel free to ask a question. I’m not a doctor, but I’ve been a vegan for over 2 years, so I can offer some insight. I would love to help you on your journey.

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