A healthy, colorful diet that contains real, organic foods will not only make you lose weight, but also increase your energy levels. Take action now with these 7 tips to boost your energy and lose/maintain weight:
1) Look at your intake. Are you eating real foods to support your internal body functions?
2) Notice. What foods increase/decrease your energy and sustain you throughout the day?
3) Snack. In between meals have a healthy snack to maintain energy levels and increase your metabolism. Need suggestions?
4) Eat a luscious colorful salad every day. The more colors the better!
Basil-Arugula Pesto
Ingredients:
1 cup basil
1 cup arugula
3 tbsp pine nuts (roasted)
2 tbsp veggie broth
2 garlic choves
¼ tsp sea salt
½ cup parm cheese (grated)
Juice of ½ lemon
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in food processor and puree.
3 Ways to Use:
1) Top over grilled fish or chicken
2) Use as spread on sandwich
3) Dollop in tomato soup
Tip: Want it to stay green? Plunge basil and arugula in boiling water for 1 minute, then run until cold water.
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6 Steps to Self-Abundance
1) Spend time with positive, creative people. Surround yourself with people who make you feel good and inspire you to think outside the box. Remove yourself from people and situations that are self-limiting and negative.
2) Smile. Smile at a stranger and welcome people into your life, even if it’s just for that moment. Turning the corners of your mouth up offer will make you live longer, feel more fulfilled, and lift your spirits.
3) Walk away from technology for 1 day per week.
All of these recipes have been written and tested by Mona Laru of Naked Nutrition to honor your heart. Simple, colorful, low-sodium, and tasty. From breakfast to dinner, discover healthy dishes to satisfy your taste buds.
Here are 5 others ways to show some love to your ticker:
1) move daily for at least 15 minutes
2) take 10 minutes out daily to listen to your inhale and exhale
3) put one cheek down on a pillow and simply feel the power of your heart beating
4) eat plant-based meals
5) eat whole, unprocessed foods
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15 Minute Workout for Busy People
Get more bang for your workout and sculpt all over. Do all 5 moves for 1 minute each back-to-back, rest for 1 minute, and repeat cycle.
Want more? After completing the workout, go for a 20 minute interval walk or jog.
Dumbbell Plank
Get into a plank position with each hand gripping a dumbbell. Hold for 60 seconds.
Squat and Press
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and with a pair of 8 pound dumbbells in between feet. Squat down, pick up dumbbells, and press weights overhead.
Jalapeno Poppers
4 oz organic cream cheese
2 oz organic cheddar
12 small jalapenos
1 large egg
¾ cup cornmeal
Heat oven to 450. Cut peppers in 1/2 and remove seeds. In medium bowl combine cream cheese and cheddar and fill all jalapenos. Beat egg, dip each popper and then toss in cornmeal. Place the cheese side up on a nonstick baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Tip – wear gloves when cutting jalapenos to avoid irritating your skin
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Sundried Tomato Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients:
½ cup parsley
½ cup cilantro
1/3 cup basil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 pickled jalapeno
Directions:
Put all ingredients in blender.
Serving Suggestions:
Use as a dip for grilled tofu or chicken. Toss in brown rice or quinoa w/ your favorite greens. Use as a dressing.
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Here is Naked Nutrition’s list of MUST organic foods to stock your fridge, pantry, and freezer this fall. Healthy recipes, weight management tips, and organic food info found on this healthy food list. Use this list to eat organically on a budget this season.
Pantry Staples:
Food Tip
| Beans, lentils |
Buy bulk beans to save money |
| Brown rice |
Make it ahead of time and use it in several meals |
| Whole wheat pasta |
Look for minimal ingredients, less is better |
| Barley |
Wheat-free, great in soups |
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