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If there’s one thing I’ve always dreamed of, it’s having a huge organic garden in my backyard. In my dream, I step outside, pick from dozens of fresh fruits and vegetables, and place them on the dinner table in a Pinterest-worthy spread. Sad thing is, while I love eating healthy foods, I wasn’t gifted with a green thumb to GROW said…
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If you saw yesterday’s post, hopefully you gained insights into your cravings during *that* time of the month. Today’s recipe is the perfect solution for those times when you really want something sweet but don’t want to blow your diet. The calcium and fiber in this treat will help you feel fuller longer, and the dark chocolate combined with the…
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How many of you stay on track with your eating habits until the week before your period, then everything unravels? I noticed this pattern in myself. I seem to have good self-control and eat healthy foods…until my cycle unleashes this monster inside me, and I want to throw all my good habits out the window. I describe the feeling as “wanting to eat my arm off.” Anyone…
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I’ve been noticing a vicious cycle in the lives of women trying to live a healthier life. It’s a cycle that gets them optimistic about the opportunity to change, but when they’re on their own, they fall down time and again. While they’re doing everything they can from a practical standpoint – planning meals, exercising, even spending time with God…
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If you’re like me, this is the time of year when it’s hardest to keep your spirits up. You’re tired of the cold, it’s hard to wake up to a pitch-black bedroom, and the drab colors of nature make you crave the beauty of spring. I hate to break it to you, but if you live anywhere in the northern half of the…
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This is the final installment in my “Healthy Groceries on a Budget” series. I hope these weeks have inspired you to view the grocery store differently! Here’s a recap of what we’ve covered so far: How to read nutrition labels + ingredients to avoid Money-saving tips for grains, meat, and produce Healthy swaps that are good for your body and your wallet Today I…
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