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Rainbow Smoothie: Mango, Spinach, Apple & Basil
I keep random but interesting colorful things in my refrigerator at all times. Super simple, healthy AND refreshing, something like this has become my post workout staple. The little kick of surprise is the basil – light but fresh. 1 half peeled green Apple 1 half peeled Mango Handful of spinach leaves 1 ripe…
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Banana, Avocado… so Smoothie
After the beet fiasco I started contemplating other “strange” (to me) fruits and vegetables to add to my dinner smoothie pool. I had a few avocados in the fridge so it seemed natural that blending with bananas would create an amazing texture. The taste I wasn’t sold on – so I added some peanut butter … and a…
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Berta’s Beet root Smoothie
I dislike beets. I’m pretty confidant I went an entire decade without laying hands on one of these red roots. So I have heard beets are delicious, and more importantly have ridiculous nutritional value. (a good source of dietary fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin C, iron & vitamin B6) Last year I added beets to my juicing list and was pleasantly surprised when…
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125 calorie | Post workout smoothie
Super simple and super healthy. Protein, potassium and plenty of vitamin A and C. Comprised of just the everyday random things I keep in the fridge, drink this smoothie for breakfast, post workout or simply for a snack. 1 big handful of spinach leaves 1 banana 4 strawberries 3 tbs plain greek yogurt (i…
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Breaking Fast – the EASY 13
We all hear it, repeatedly … from everywhere – all the time, breakfast is the most important meal of the day! I have never subscribed to the idea, but as I have recently resurrected my 6 am workouts, I find myself famished by mid morning. Generally, I only have time to create something fancy on the weekends,…
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EASY: Propagating Basil in your NYC windowsill
Mid summer I bought a suffering basil plant off the hot streets of Harlem. There is a lovely fresh street market on Lenox between the train stop and my apartment. I admire it on the Fridays in which I get home before dark. I purchased a small cilantro plant as well as a basil plant that looked moderately…
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Chocolate, banana Chia Pudding | Breakfast
Another idea to break fast. 1 cup of almond milk (any non dairy rice, or soy) 4 tablespoons chia seeds, black or white 1 very ripe banana 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1.5 tablespoon peanut butter & co. dark chocolate dreams peanut butter Super simple – blend the banana, peanut butter & milk (I used my…
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Apple Quinoa Muffins | Breakfast Ideas
I found a really interesting recipe on Pinterest that I wanted to check out. Quinoa is not my favorite superfood to cook but it’s killer in a salad or as a spicy side dish, so naturally when I saw an opportunity to create something sweet and healthy I was intrigued. The recipe called for a few ingredients –…
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Personal Favorite – Infused water Recipe
This has become the summer of INFUSING for me. Finally I think I’ve found my perfect combination. Telling you I feel amazing is an understatement. Picking up my high impact cardio – I have been running each weekday morning for about 7 weeks now. I am parched & dehydrated by the time my 2.5 mile run is over. Water…
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Tasty Tuna: Wrapping
A first for me, this summer my 15 year old niece came to visit me for 3 weeks. I aimed to give her a healthy living workout-shop to teach to my family back home in Pittsburgh. The object was to show her my day-to-day healthy lifestyle and to demonstrate how easy it can be to make small…
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INFUSED – basil, strawberry, cucumber water
Constant evolution. Evolving water by infusing with simple fruits and or vegetables is not only easy but extremely functional. People tell me all the time they just don’t like water, I personally think – it’s because water is boring and most certainly an after thought for most if left plain. Laughable to me – because I actually…
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Salmon & Green-age
Easily, Salmon and Kale is my most favorite healthy meal. Served with sliced tomato for acid and color it’s the perfect meal for Sunday night or after a rigorous workout. Not only is it deliciously inspired but its ridiculously easy to prepare. Salmon is a fatty fish but has no carbs and is full of protein.…
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The Red Wedding (juice)
The “Red Wedding” juice is named for the dominant BEETS! Despite all the fruits and veggies the beet root overpowers all. … and my kitchen looks like a the Westrosi King of the North was murdered. (GoT reference) This juice is slightly sweet and slightly spicy. But FULL of fiber and detox elements. The…
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Superfood: Savory Cilantro (or coriander)
I’m all the rage about SuperFood Cilantro these days! Whether it’s asking for extra on my chipotle burrito or adding it to my home prepared creatively colorful salads, i’m starting to crave the unique but familiar hidden flavor it adds. When the Mediterranean herb cilantro is added to other fresh greens it creates a…
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Spicy Snackin’ – Popping Corn + SPICE
So I love to snack, but I have conditioned myself not to while working or even relaxing with my favorite tacky TV shows. On the occasion I see fit to indulge, popcorn is at the top of the savory list. As much as I enjoy popcorn, the prepackaged microwave choices should not be an option. Even the color of…
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CLEAN, Colorful – Ceviche
Deliciously clean and SUPER fresh. I stayed in for New Years Eve this year. In addition to a killer year ending entree, I aimed to make a light and fresh but SPICY appetizer to take the chill off these NYC nights. I choose a shrimp ceviche, Mexico being my FAVORITE vacation place this seemed extremely…
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CLEAN Sunshine & Avocado!
If you need a new idea for healthy CLEAN breakfast or lunch – Try these super easy baked super avocados. Avocados contain GOOD fats and give plenty of energy to support a busy day AND furthermore – eggs are full of protein. In just 5 ingredients or less for 30 minutes of your time, you can accomplish a nutritious tasty…