Mexican and Greek come together in the best-ever combination that we could ever fathom. If you can’t imagine the delicious satisfaction that is biting into one of these quesadillas, make them for yourself and be forever changed. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: QUESADILLAS: TZATZIKI: HOW TO MAKE: Tzatziki:It’s best to drain the yogurt beforehand to make it […]
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History talks. That’s why when I found out that apple cider vinegar has been used for thousands of years (dating back to Hippocrates) as a healing and cleansing substance, I had to do a bit of research— there has to be something behind this if it’s been relied on by so many for so long,
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If you’re tired of the same old snacks, we have the perfect recipe for you. Chickpeas are packed with protein and have a relatively low calorie count; making them the perfect food to incorporate into your diet wherever you can. Many people don’t like chickpeas— they’re what some call “an acquired taste”. But this, I
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Be mindful. A mantra we often hear, but rarely ponder the meaning of. Mindfulness is more than a trend sweeping the tabloids— it’s a lifestyle practice that has been used for thousands of years to center the focus of the mind and find inner peace and happiness. For those who read our post on simple
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What you put into your body directly impacts what you get out of it. This holds especially true for those who work out frequently. Your body is working around the clock, whether you’re realizing it or not, to break down the foods that you eat. These foods, when broken down, play various roles throughout your
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We aren’t all nutritionists. And honestly, if you actually take the time to research all of the vitamins, minerals, macronutrients, and the likes, it’s a bit overwhelming. Like, super overwhelming. Especially when you realize that you’re probably not getting enough of at least a few of these things in your everyday intake. Iron is the
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What do you bring with you when you are getting ready to work out? Phone, keys, wallet? Hopefully a water bottle is among your list of necessities as well, but it turns out that hydrating during a workout isn’t the only thing to think about (some even advise against it). It’s just as important to
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There’s an epidemic in our country. One that people often talk about, there are shows with their sole purpose to help these individuals avoid it, and there are countless commercials that infiltrate our TGIT nights. What is it? It’s diabetes. In fact, in the United States, alone, there are over 29 million people who have
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We have all had those relationships in our lives that we know aren’t any good for us. It’s completely one-sided, there’s highs and lows, you feel empty after every encounter— you know what I am talking about. At this point in our lives, we deserve to have positive and mutually-beneficial relationships not only in our
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At the beginning of the month I was truly skeptical of whether I could truly “do” the paleo diet. I love dairy, I enjoy carbs from time to time, and what about legumes?! I consumed hummus on a weekly basis. I clearly had no business cutting out 3 out of the 4 major no-no food
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