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A Few Of My Favorite Things... April Product Picks

4/25/2019

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This flavor is forwardly floral in the best way, tasting sweeter and more indulgent than its Nutrition Panel would suggest. Not to be confused with grandma’s perfume, our lavender adds a richness to the blueberry that has to be tasted to be believed. This flavor is for the adventurous. Ingredients: coconut cream (coconuts, water), organic blueberries, pure maple syrup, lavender oil, agar, probiotic cultures
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The Bro-Fav, Bourbon Vanilla is right down the middle, appealing to the everyday yogurt eater as well as those with refined palates - we use the most delicious variety of vanilla, straight from Madagascar. This flavor is for the hard-to-please. Ingredients: coconut cream (coconuts, water), pure maple syrup, agar, Madagascar bourbon vanilla, probiotic cultures.
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A smooth blend of juicy strawberries and delicate rose, perfectly aromatic and balanced with a touch of pure maple syrup. This flavor is for the fanciful. Ingredients: coconut cream (coconuts, water), organic strawberries, pure maple syrup, rose water, agar, probiotic cultures.
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​I am super excited to share my  most recent food score. I have been on the hunt for a non-dairy, delicious, flavorful yogurt for a few years. So, you can imagine how excited I was to finally find  one. I not only like it but look forward to eating. The timing couldn't have been better as the flavors in these yogurts feel like spring. Blueberry lavender, strawberry rose, and vanilla bourbon are not only delicious they also have a thick dessert like consistency. While standing at the refrigerator  I ate a container of vanilla bourbon on top of raspberries, No time to sit down when it tastes this good.  

They range from 230-240 calories per container. They are high in fat due to the coconut milk but all natural ingredients and so satisfying. One is all you need.
Continuing with the spring theme I came across Trader Joe’s Blueberry Lavender Flavored Almond Beverage. It is smooth, creamy, and expertly flavored—it tastes as if you’re frolicking through a blooming lavender field while eating blueberries.
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It has a a touch of cane sugar, which creates a light, slightly sweet dream of a drink. And they accomplish that while also being also gluten free, dairy free, soy free, vegan, and kosher!
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It's a perfect morning pick-me-up: serve chilled with  your  fruit, yogurt or healthy granola. Pour it into a mug & after a quick stint in the microwave, you’ve got a delicious before-bed beverage. Or use it to make the ultimate smoothie bowl—complete with fresh berries, Want the flavor and even less calories? I mix it with plain unsweetened almond milk. 
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Blueberry Lavender Flavored Almond Beverage
​Nutrition Facts:
4 servings per container.
Serving size 1 cup
Amount per serving: Calories 60
Total Fat 2.5g Saturated Fat 0g  Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 100mg Total Carbohydrate 9g  Dietary Fiber less than 1g Total Sugars 7g— Protein 1g.

Marin Kombucha is uniquely brewed in small batches with locally sourced, organic ingredients. During the fermentation process, they oak age the Kombucha to enhance its unique flavor profile and healing properties: probiotics, antioxidants, and detoxifying organic acids.
There are four signature flavors of oak-aged craft brewed Kombucha tea to reflect the bounty of our local harvest: Original Oak, Apple Juniper, Pinot Sage, and Ginger Lemongrass are each available in 16-ounce bottles and 5-gallon kegs. 

I had the Pinot Sage and since I try to keep cocktails to a bare minimum this is my replacement. Pour into a beautiful glass and I don't feel like I'm missing anything other than  a hangover :) I found them in SafeWay, Whole Foods and Sprouts. Not available at all of the stores though so you may have to ask. 

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Colette's  Banana Almond Birthday Cake Shake

3/29/2019

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The same protein shake day after day can get old - and diet boredom can lead to moments of weakness and cheating. I found a few easy  additions to dress up my usual vanilla protein shake to create a filling treat that gets me through the occasional monotony of maintaining a clean diet.
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Hold The Candles...

 Two bananas  - sliced into chunks that will mix easy
Two scoops Vanilla Flavored Whey ( or favorite protein) Powder
One teaspoon Vanilla
Almond Extract - to taste - don't over do it - it's pretty strong and a couple drops will do
One cup unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
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1 - Take All Ingredients

2 - Put Them In The Bullet

3 - You Know What Comes Next...


The Macros...

Calories-460                                         

Protein -     53

Fat         -      6

Carbs    -     52

​What's with the high carb count? It's from the bananas, not a refined sugar.  Still, I would recommend enjoying this treat earlier in the day while your metabolism is going full force or have ½ today the other ½ tomorrow. 
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 Gluten Free, Guilt Free and Filling. What could be better than that?
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Why You Should Choose Chocolate Bone Broth

12/5/2017

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The cold weather has finally come and with it, all of the tempting foods that show up every holiday season.  This fall, I’m giving a big recommendation to Ancient Nutrition Chocolate Bone Broth as a way to kill those cravings and add some powerful nutrients to your diet.
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I am a fan of this particular bone broth for its simplicity.  Six ingredients make up this dairy free, gluten free, soy free treat that adds only 100 calories while giving 20 grams of protein per serving. Those numbers work when you use water - I primarily use almond milk.  Both ways are delicious.

I’ve tried it both hot and cold, and I prefer it hot.  When I make it hot, I put the powder in a blender with some almond milk, and let it get completely mixed.  The also gives it a nice froth, and a "chocolate mousse” kind of texture.  I then pour it out of the blender into my microwave safe mug (with room at the top - the heat makes it expand) and just a few seconds later, its ready. Additionally I’ve found that for some reason, making it hot brings out a deeper dark chocolate flavor that is really, really good.
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From The Blender....
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Using The Shaker Cup...
If you are drinking it cold, use the blender or a shaker cup to ensure all the lumps get broken down.  It just makes it better.
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From The Shaker Cup....
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Remember The Part About Room For the Broth To Expand When You Heat It Up....
I know there are lots of brands out there that you can try, but Ancient is my go-to.  The nutrition is balanced, the flavor is excellent, and my sweet tooth is completely satisfied.

I dont know about you, but when I crave chocolate, only chocolate will do. Now that I've placed Ancient Nutrition Chocolate Bone Broth in the rotation of my nutritional arsenal, those cravings can be eliminated with no straying from my diet.  ​​
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Everyday I'm Guzzlin' - Are You Gettin' Enough Fluids?

4/16/2017

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I confess I am a pusher. “Drink more water", I say to all my clients. “Your body needs to stay hydrated.” “It helps with a clear complexion.” But to be completely honest I have to force myself, or at least make a conscious effort everyday, to drink enough water. So I have come up with a couple of strategies and alternatives to ensure I get enough fluids while still leaving enough calories to eat all the food I want.

My favorite way to drink water is from my VIA Crystal Water Decanter. You can select your own crystals.  I chose fitness energy crystals. There are also wellness, vitality, purity and  focus crystals to name a few. I have yet to establish why it works for me but the company states that the gem vibrations create:
  • distinct improvement of tap water quality
  • neutralization of harmful substances
  • improvement of the pH-value and oxygen content
  •  increase in bioavailability of minerals
  • raise of energy balance
  • increase of vital powers
  • quality level otherwise only known in natural spring water
  • high biological balance
Whatever the reason I am drinking more water than ever and for me that is pretty impressive.
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Gemwater Bottle VIA
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Fitness Crystals
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Casing for crystals of choice

Braggs Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Drink in Apple Cinnamon flavor. I seriously love this stuff and it only has 32 calories. It tastes like apple pie and I like the ingredients. Pure Distilled Water, Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Apple Juice, Organic Cinnamon and Stevia Extract

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Celsius is my go to appetite-curbing thermogenic drink when I need a bit of a boost. I like the sparkling options but they have non sparkling selections as well.  The new lime flavor is not sweet at all which is great. Their claim to fame is
  • Burn 100 Calories or More
  • Increase Metabolism
  • Clean Healthy Energy
  • Tastes Great!
  • NO Sugar
  • NO Aspartame
  • NO Artificial Colors or Preservatives
  • NO High Fructose Corn Syrup
  • Very Low Sodium
You can read more here
https://www.celsius.com/science/
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Next challenge for me was to find a grab and go style protein shake. I don't always digest milk based products very well and my son is gluten free.  I found Evolve plant based protein shakes. They come in chocolate, vanilla, almond and mocha. They are delicious and lack the grittiness you often find in plant proteins.

  • EVOLVE® Protein Shakes are made with only the highest-quality, North American grown, inherently Non-GMO pea protein.
  • Made with only 10-11 essential ingredients that are Non-GMO and free of dairy, soy, and gluten.
  •  An excellent source of non-GMO pre-biotic fiber to support digestive health.

In one 12oz bottle
  • Calories 160
  • Total Fat 2.5g
  • Protein 20g
  • Carbohydrate 17g
  • Dietary Fiber 10g
  • Sugars 5g

Ingredients: Water, Pea Protein, Soluble Vegetable Fiber, Organic Cane Sugar, Less than 1% of: Natural Flavors, Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Organic Stevia Extract, Gellan Gum.

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Drink Up! If you have a favorite you'd like to share let me know. I love to hear about any great finds.
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Drink Pretty......Enhanced Waters

8/7/2016

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Infused waters are a great replacement for sugary drinks and sodas but they can become costly, especially if you drink as much as we do. These simple to make spa waters are a refreshing change from plain water and so good for your skin and body. Make and keep a pitcher in the refrigerator and use to refill your water bottles. It's better for the environment too.
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Pineapple and Mint
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 quart filtered drinking water
  • 4 pineapple slices
  •  2 sprigs of mint
DESCRIPTION:
Combine ingredients and let it infuse at room temperature for an hour before placing in a refrigerator. This allows the flavors to meld. A little bit of ice is optional.

​Pretty Pear Water
INGREDIENTS:
  •  5 Asian pears (thinly sliced)
  •  1 lemon (half for juice, half thinly sliced)
  • Water
  • Dash cinnamon (optional)
DESCRIPTION:
Slice the pear and place in a martini type glass. Cut a lemon in half and squeeze half over the pear to help from browning. Cut the other half of lemon into slices. Fill a pitcher of water and add the lemon and pear. Refrigerate for a few hours for it to infuse the fruit flavors into the water. Add a dash of cinnamon on top for some extra kick and warm color.

Strawberry Water
INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced or 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced and 1 pint mixed berries
  •  Water
  •  Ice
Add the prepared berries to a large pitcher and fill the pitcher with water. Allow the berries to steep in the water, in the refrigerator, for 6 to 24 hours. The longer the berries steep, the stronger the flavor will be. Add ice and serve the strawberry spa water. Make sure that each serving has a few slices of berries, for added color and flavor.


​Peach Agua Fresca

INGREDIENTS:
  • 8 cups of fresh peach slices
  •  2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 cups of chilled club soda or fresh water
  •  Sprigs of basil (optional)
DESCRIPTION:
Agua fresca, meaning “fresh water,” is a drink popular in Mexico and Central America that purees fresh fruit with water. This recipe takes a little more time, but it is worth it. This is a peachy delight that is refreshing on the palette. Puree peaches in a blender or food processor. Add two tablespoons sugar and two tablespoons lime juice and process to dissolve sugar. Place in a large pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least two hours or overnight. Before serving stir in the club soda. Serve chilled, and garnish with basil sprig if desire.

​Middle Eastern Beauty

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 bottle of rosewater essence (used in baking)  This can often be found at Whole Foods, sometimes Trader Joe’s, health food stores and on Amazon.
  • 1 liter of club soda
DESCRIPTION:
Pour ¼ cup of the rosewater essence in a pitcher. Place the sparkling water in next. Pour in a pretty pitcher. Taste test and see if you would like to add a bit more rosewater essence or not. This cool, rosy cocktail is like walking through a rose garden.
Watermelon Water
INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 seedless watermelon
  • Water (fresh, still or sparkling)
  • Sprig of fresh mint

DESCRIPTION:
Cut watermelon into ice cube shapes. Place them in fresh or sparkling water. Infuse for one hour on counter and one hour in the refrigerator. Serve with fresh mint and  with or without ice.

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​Cherry Lime Chiller

INGREDIENTS:
  • 8 cherries (pitted and cut in half)
  • 1 key lime (sliced thinly)
  • 1 sprig of mint
DESCRIPTION:
Add cherries, key lime and mint to pitcher of water. Let is steep at least 20 to 30 minutes. Serve with ice cubes, which you can freeze ahead with half of a cherry inside.
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