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the Green Lantern – Spicy Ginger Apple JUICE
A GREAT way to start a week of cleansing (after a weekend of drinking) is with a delightfully spicy-sweet pick-me-up. I do this with juice! The below is my green lantern recipe for cleansing and detoxing, virtually every ingredient has attributes that help detoxify and cleanse. The added bonus is that it tastes AMAZING. Happy…
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amazing tangy Warm Quinoa Salad
Super fresh, EASY & tasty! UNDER 400 Calories & loaded with health fuel to nourish your body. 1 cup prepared Quinoa (cooked in broth or without) 1/4 of a large avocado 1 tbs dried cranberries Juice of half a lemon 1 tbs of fresh asiago or parmesan cheese *Optional – ground Pepper to…
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Greens & Proteins – Meal Prep
One of the KEY attributes to my healthy lifestyle is preparation. I’ve been called over efficient – but truly in the beginning of each week I consider my eating, drinking and gym schedule. Based on the activities myself and my S.O. have, I prepare accordingly. On any given day he or I may have a business lunch…
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Ask Roberta : Instagram Q&A – part1
Ask Roberta I frequently get amazing health and weight loss questions throughout all sorts of social media. On Friday I took my Instagram @therobertashow to answer a few weight loss and motivation questions. Q1. What did you do for abs & thighs? In addition to cardio 5 times a week, on the weekends I do a…
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FACTS ONLY – Superfood | ALMONDS
FACTS Serving Size: 1 ounce – about 23 Calories: 163 GREAT for snacking High in Protein, Fiber & Vitamin E Good for your brain Regulation of cholesterol Immune System Strength Skin care Anti-Inflammation Boosts energy Substitution for milk
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3 smoothies under 350 calories | 5 ingredients or less
With my Magic Bullet, breakfast smoothies are a pleasure at least once a week and common after tedious weekend gym excursions. Ease and efficiency are the most important factors for breakfast on the go. Here are my three EASY go to recipes. All fast, all FILLING and ALL healthy. 1. PB&J (Peanut Berta & Jelly)…
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8 in NYC – here’s 10
I moved to NYC 8 years ago on a beautiful weekend in May. What I was in search of i found immediately and became aware of things i needed that i didn’t know existed. Lightly put, NYC is meant for the strong and the brave, no matter what you come here seeking there are…
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Sweetly spiced NUTS
Always looking for new healthy snack ideas, I began looking for something interestingly easy, crunchy and versatile enough for lunch salads or breakfast greek yogurts. I was seeking the ultimate protein crunch factor. I ventured to my absolute favorite recipe idea haven on the internet Pinterest. Throughout searching I decided on something nutty! Sweetly spiced hot walnuts to be specific. I…
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Healthy GREEN Hummus
Healthy GREEN Hummus For an afternoon snack – I put all of this in my Magic Bullet and Blended until smooth. Add a little water if the consistency is too thick. I noshed with Broccoli florets, cauliflower & baby carrots. 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained 1 avocado – sliced up 1 lemon – just the…
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Walnut Goat Cheese Summer Salad
Walnut Goat Cheese Summer Salad Super light and super easy. Another salad alternative that blends robust flavors and keeps lunch interesting.
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Summer Berry Salad
Super Simple Summer Berry Salad. Last week this replaced my juice for lunch. Very filling and satisfying.
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Maya Angelou – Phenomenal Woman
5/28/14 It’s amazing that we (women, black women, girls, females, all colors) have influences such as Dr. Maya Angelou and still act as if we have no power or voice. We are still constantly (publicly) degrading ourselves for the sake of attention and the opposite sex. One of the greatest women of my time…
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#RobertaChiaFresca
Roberta Chia Fresca This easy refresher is a natural detox that helps to flush impurities from the system, perfect for keeping you full throughout the day. Fast & dirty! Half a Cucumber: peeled and sliced 1 medium Lemon: squeeze the juice out then cut into fours (metabolism boosting) 1 inch of Ginger…
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Goal Setting : A goal without a PLAN is JUST a wish
Upon the cusp of each New Year I begin to excite about the challenges that will surely come and the unknown opportunities that will birth from those very obstacles. This may sound strange, but for the busy-bodied goal seeker the new year is a heaven of unknown possibilities. First I must force myself to…
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How I boost my Metabolism! Me(tabb)-boosting!
It’s simple – I eat & drink SPICE! All kinds of peppers, especially jalapeño & cayenne. By character I like spice, zest and kick added to my foods so i’ve learned to use that to my advantage (i can never have too much wasabi or red pepper flakes – in everyday cooking). I mean…
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Bill Cosby
Today – May 1, 2014. Not only did I randomly come across reading this quote but I heard the man say it himself on The Today Show before I left for work. Taking heed.
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Liquid Unicorn (magic juice)
I’m trying to live FOREVER! Who’s with me? Each ingredient listed is GREAT for Weight Loss on its own … but combined – just imagine the possibilities! Weight loss, lowered cholesterol, improved digestion, great skin, nails & teeth … Pain relief, reduced inflammation … Lunch Juice (frozen immediately after juiced) Lemons (4): Detoxification, metabolism and circulation boosting nutrients Celery (4…