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]]>(Makes 7 Servings)
Ingredients:
- 1 large ginger root, washed and roughly chopped
- Juice from 3 lemons
- 1½ cups coconut water (can substitute with water)
- 2 tablespoons turmeric
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions:
- Wash and roughly chop the ginger root. No need to peel the skin!
- Juice the lemons.
- Add ginger, lemon juice, coconut water, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (optional) to the blender.
- Blend until smooth. There should be no remaining chunks of ginger.
- If you want your shots to be super smooth, you can strain the juice through a cheesecloth or strainer–although this is not necessary!
- Pour the juice into a sealed container. Shots can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Drink the shot all at once and enjoy the burn of immunity!
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]]>Cheese tends to receive a hard rap when it comes to nutrition. The dairy product can be rather high in saturated fats and sodium, but it also includes a fair number of health benefits.
In fact, when consumed in smaller quantities, cheese is regarded as a nutrient-rich snack as it contains minerals, calcium, protein, and fats.
Packed with Probiotics
Fermented cheeses are not everybody’s cup of tea, but they do possess probiotics. You have likely heard of antibiotics, but probiotics are healthy gut bacteria that can help to improve digestion and immunity. They’re particularly good when taken in conjunction with antibiotics, so cut yourself a slice of Emmental.
(@emmentaldesavoieigp)Everything in Moderation
Even too much of a good thing isn’t great, so be aware not to overindulge. That said, the American Heart Association recommends eating 2-3 servings of low-fat cheese per day. Cottage cheese is an excellent option, or you can crumble some feta into your dish.
Vital Vitamins
Calcium is the first thing people think of when it comes to cheese, but there are loads of other vitamins lurking amongst the curds. Brie is high in vitamins B6 and B12 which give you energy, and half a cup of cottage cheese contains 12 grams of protein!
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]]>So, what’s the biggest mistake people make when deciding what to eat for breakfast? The answer is not eating enough protein! Eating a breakfast with enough protein is crucial to having a satisfying and nutritious breakfast.
Eating a significant amount of protein with your breakfast ensures that you feel full and satisfied for hours after you eat. It also gives you long-lasting energy to give you the power to get through your morning–and even the rest of the day.
If you only eat carbs and/or fiber for breakfast, you will probably be hungry shortly after eating. Not to mention, you might begin feeling fatigued halfway through the day. So, do yourself a favor and make sure your breakfast always has a good portion of protein in it. Your body will thank you for it.
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]]>How to Make Spinach Powder
Making spinach powder is relatively simple. All you have to do is lay your spinach out on a parchment paper-lined baking tray and dehydrate it in the oven. Be sure to preheat your oven to 125 degrees Fahrenheit until it is extremely dry (but before it burns!). Then take the dehydrated spinach out and blend it in a blender or coffee grinder until it forms a fine powder. You can store this powder for up to six months!
How to Use Spinach Powder
Spinach powder can be used for all sorts of meals. One of the best ways to use it is in smoothies to get the extra vitamins, minerals, and fiber of regular spinach, but without the chunks of spinach throughout the smoothie! You can also add this to sauces and many other dishes for a boost of nutrition!
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]]>So what does it actually mean to live a healthy lifestyle? It means making choices that are good for you. This doesn’t have to mean that every single choice is the “best” choice, it just means you are making the effort to take care of yourself.
For example, instead of forcing yourself to do an hour-long intense workout everyday in the name of ‘being healthy’, reframe your thinking to simply finding ways to “move your body” each day. This can be going for a walk, hiking with friends, stretching in the morning, or doing a full-on HIIT workout! Whatever feels right and fits into your schedule.
In terms of eating, a ‘healthy lifestyle’ could simply mean trying to incorporate one extra vegetable to each meal. Or maybe you try to focus more on protein intake to curb hunger cravings.
Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to mean restricting yourself or forcing yourself to change everything in your life. All you need to do is make choices that leave you feeling good in the long term.
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]]>Most people go straight to the coffee machine (or Starbucks!) before even thinking about breakfast…or anything else for that matter. While we totally get that, it might actually be hurting you more than it’s helping. Studies have shown that having coffee on an empty stomach could actually interfere with your cortisol levels, leaving you even more fatigued by the end of the day. The best way to combat this issue is to have a balanced breakfast and wait at least an hour before reaching for the caffeine.
We also wake up super dehydrated and coffee just dehydrates us more! It is highly recommended to drink water immediately after waking up, so you should try to for that before the morning coffee.
Despite how hard it might be to replace the habit of immediately getting your caffeine fix in the morning, drinking water and eating a full breakfast before drinking your coffee will leave you feeling better and more energized throughout the entire day!
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]]>Run or Walk
Take the time to see the city you’re in by running or walking—you get to see and feel places you wouldn’t normally if you chose a car or bus. Get up early, lace up your sneakers, and take a lovely long walk or leisurely run through the city. Pick a destination to go to so you have a purpose as well as being active.
Pack Gym Clothes
The easiest way to make sure you stay active on vacation is by bringing your trusted gym clothes with you and keeping them in a place you will see them daily. This will remind you to do something active each day, whether it is a jog or using the hotel gym, or yoga in your room. You have no excuses as you have everything you need with you.
Plan the Restaurants Before You Fly
The best way to stick to some sort of routine whilst on vacation is to be organized with your meals. Instead of playing it by ear, make sure you know what restaurants are around and what food is available so you can plan accordingly. Just because you’re on vacation does not mean your healthy lifestyle has to stop.
Wear Comfortable Footwear
If you’re going to a city that requires a lot of walking, then make sure you are always wearing your most comfortable footwear. Having blisters or just being generally uncomfortable is going to limit how active you can be that day.
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]]>They are made from a variety of leaves and fruits which are dried out and ground up. Spirulina and chlorella, are often added, and they claim that one serving will boost your energy, support immunity, and improve your gastrointestinal function.
Are They Healthy?
You’re more likely to receive the beneficial nutrients from whole foods, as most of the fibre and Vitamin C is lost in the production process. EVen still, you can boost the number of vitamins and minerals you absorb with a scoop of the green powder.
Are They Worth It?
We say yes. They contain prebiotics which can increase your good bacteria and keep the bad bacteria out, and it can help with constipation as well.
It’s hard to know how much of the nutrients added to supplements are absorbed into our system but they won’t harm you. You need to check to make sure there are no heavy metals or contaminants, so check for third party tests.
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]]>The Distraction
Sometimes all you need in life is a little bit of a distraction. That’s not to say that you shouldn’t face your problems head-on, but there are times when the only way to stop thinking about something is to do something that forces you to change focus. Working out is one of the best ways to do this, because not only are you focusing on something else, but you’re exerting physical energy, which helps your mind powerfully restart itself.
Self-Confidence
Working out can also do wonders for your self-confidence. It requires a lot of hard work, so when you accomplish your difficult challenges, you feel good about yourself (and your body feels good too). When your body feels better, and you’re aware that it’s due to the hard work you put in, this naturally makes you feel better about yourself.
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]]>Cinnamon
Cinnamon is the best thing to start adding to your beverages, including tea, this fall because it’s super cozy and nutritious. This flavorful spice has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and it’s a great natural sweetener for tea.
Grapefruit Juice
You probably know that lime and lemon juice make healthy additions to your tea, but have you tried using grapefruit instead? Grapefruit is rich in nutrients and it can help increase your metabolism and boost skin health.
Basil Leaves
Adding just one or two basil leaves to your cup of tea will add more flavor and make this beverage even more relaxing.
Ginger
Ginger is not particularly tasty, but drinking tea with just a few slices of fresh ginger can help reducing inflammation and pain, and improve digestion. Add some lemon juice and honey to tea in case you need to make it less spicy.
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