Powerful Combos
There are tons of powerful pairs out there. Simon and Garfunkle, Bugs and Daffy, Brad and Angelina, Thelma and Louise, Itchy and Scratchy, and of course chocolate and peanut butter. Just like these folks are meant to be together, these foods are more nutritious when eaten together.
Green Tea + Lemon
A squeeze of lemon lets the body absorbs 13 times more of the tea’s antioxidants.
Tomatoes and Avocado
The heart-disease fighting antioxidant, lycopene is fat soluble. Pairing a healthy fat like avocado increases its impact in the body.
Who isn’t busy? Life these days can feel like it is always on-the-go: demands of work, family, being healthy, taking care of the kids, or just trying to make time for yourself. Set yourself up for success with a healthy array of snack staples to have on hand in your kitchen, office, or car.
In the Pantry (go organic!)
- Almond or Cashew Butter
- Unsweetened soy, almond, rice, or oatmeal milk
- Salsa (homemade made easy)
- Olive, safflower, chili, and sesame oil
- Granola (make your own)
- Agave nectar
If you are one of those folks who loves adding fresh herbs to your meals but do not have the time to chop (or dislike chopping), we have found the perfect solution for you: Microplane Herb Mill. Not only does this product save you time, it makes each and every minced herb uniform. Naked Nutrition used this product for mincing our herbs in these super jazzy recipes: Basil Clive Popcorn, Mint Lime Colorful Quinoa Salad, Tomato Avocado Feta Salad, and to dress up roasted veggies.
Basil, Clive Popcorn
4 cups organic popcorn (popped on stove)
⅓ cup organic butter (melted)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt
1 bunch (chopped)
1 tbsp basil (chopped)
Melt butter and garlic powder. Toss garlic butter, popcorn, and herbs in large bowl.
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Whether it’s leftover Halloween candy or a cheeseburger, certain foods inevitably weaken your willpower. Here are 4 ways to help you resist temptation.
1) Eat on schedule
Eat meals and snacks at consistant times every day. Sticking to a regular eating schedule will make it easier to fend off the hunger that can cause you to overeat and lose your ability to make wise food choices. Be mindful of what you eat. Eat whole foods, with minimal ingredients, and if you can pronounce all of the items on the label, PUT IT DOWN!
2) Snacks
Thank you for attending, Eating Organically on a Budget at the Wakefield and Epiphany New York City Public Library locations. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for recipes, events, organic eating info, and wellness tips.
Here are a 12 hints to save money and still purchase organic.
1. Dirty Dozen/Clean 15
www.nakednutritionnow.com/blog/dirty-dozen-clean-fifteen
2. Online Organic Grocery Stores
National: www.greenpolkdadotbox.com
Local: www.organicdirect.com, www.urbanorganic.com
3. Always look for store, organic brands
4. Buy in bulk (bulk bins and big box stores like Price Club).
5. Plan ahead. Your guide to planning ahead found here.
6. Eat out less and make your own take-in
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The Tools: You, Weights, Tunes, Chair
- Warm up: Arm Circles/Walk in Place Yours! 2-5 minutes
- Jumping Jacks, 2 minutes
- Side lunge, 3-8 lb dumbbells, 24 (each leg)
- Plies, 3-8 lb dumbbells, 50 (break if needed)
- Free style dancing, 2 minutes
- Plank, 2 reps back-to-back; :30-:60 each
- Bicep curl w/ squat ,3-8 lb dumbbells 2, 16 set reps back-to-back
- Fast feet, 2 minutes
- Tricep chair dips , 2, 16 set reps back-to-back
- Side Plank, 2 reps back-to-back; :30-:60 each (both sides)
- Cross crawl , 2 minutes
- Cool down/Stretch, 2-5 minutes
Omelet:
1 organic egg, 2 whites
1/2 cup organic fresh spinach
4 oz herbs goat cheese
Tomato Medley:
¼ cup tomatoes (diced)
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil
pitch of fresh basil
dash of sea salt
Home Fries:
1 small, organic red skin potatoes (diced)
½ cup white onions (diced)
½ cup organic red bell peppers (diced )
1 tsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
2 tsp olive oil
Directions:
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Naked Nutrition is loving these 4 fast health fixes from Dr. Oz. Simplify your week with these 4 tips.
1) Go nuts. A handful of nuts makes a super-healthy, fast, on-the-go snack. They are loaded with nutrients and full of fiber. Suggestions: walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, or cashews. Try Naked Nutrition’s delish Almond Cilantro Carrot Pate.
2) Add crunch. Celery! Yep, who knew, its chockful brain boosting lutein. Try dipping it in our 5 minute homemade hummus.
3) Decompress. Take 5 minutes to STOP and ease chatter in your brain. This morning meditation podcast will bring energy, rejuvenation, and peace to your soul.
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