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Clean Eating Thursday Recipe Linkup – Winter Family Dinners

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I’m getting a little bit of an early start on this, but the month of December is going to be all about family dinners here at The Gracious Pantry. I’ve done a lot of holiday dessert recipes in the… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2gL9Aow

Full-Body 21-15-9 Dumbbell Workout

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Good morning and a very happy December 1st to you! Let’s kick-off the month with a full-body workout that only requires a pair of dumbbells . The rep scheme is the classic 21-15-9 from CrossFit, which begins with 21 reps of each exercise (Thrusters, Plank Rows, Russian Twists) and then decreases the reps to 15 of each and then 9 reps of each. So, you’ll perform 21 Thrusters followed by 21 Plank Rows and 21 Russian Twists. After that, you’ll immediately move on to 15 reps of Thursters, Plank Rows, and Russian Twists and then 9 reps of each to finish the workout. It may not seem like the toughest workout ever, but I’m telling ya: If you challenge yourself and keep up the intensity, you will definitely feel the burn! Happy sweating! Wearing : Women’s Pick-Up Running Tank (on sale for $21) // Women’s Chaser 3″ Shorts (on sale for $29) // Juno Sports Bra // Women’s Adrenaline GTS 16 Sneakers (on sale for $90) For movement demonstrations, please consult this blog post . Note: P

My 8 Favorite International Dishes to Expand Your Primal Palate

Host a Healthy Holiday Open House

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The holiday season has become so hectic and overscheduled that finding a night to throw a dinner party or cocktail soiree has become nearly impossible. One solution is hosting a laid-back holiday open house, which allows guests to come and go as they please after crossing some holiday shopping off their lists. These shindigs run for about four hours during a weekend afternoon, and the flexibility can help minimize holiday stress for the host and guests alike. Plus, typical open-house fare is cocktails and light bites, which means you won’t bust a pant button on your way out. Use these tips and recipes to help you host a tasty and healthy open house this holiday season. Cheers! Keeping Things Light Delicious and healthy can go hand in hand if you follow these tips. Minimize fried goodies: There are many finger foods and apps to choose that don’t need to be fried. Add color: Select recipes with seasonal fruits and veggies for gorgeous eye appeal. Fruits and veggies also tend to be

How To Make Homemade Broth That Is Delicious & Healthy

One of the things I love to do every week is make a big pot of soup. It’s easy, inexpensive, and a great way to use up some of the leftover veggies and meat you might have that you didn’t … Continued The post How To Make Homemade Broth That Is Delicious & Healthy appeared first on Food Babe . from Food Babe http://ift.tt/2fQTdb4

Vegalicious Chopped Avocado Tuna Salad

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Hi, guys! I made this super simple  Vegalicious Chopped Avocado Tuna Salad  for lunch the other day, and I just had to share the recipe. It only requires four ingredients, so you can whip it up in a matter of minutes. It’s also really healthy and really delicious, so it’s definitely a recipe that you’ll want to make again and again! It’s perfect as a quick lunch, dinner, or snack!   Ingredients : 1 cup Trader Joe’s Healthy 8 Chopped Veggie Mix or chopped veggies of your choice 1 can (5 ounces) albacore tuna in water 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish 2 tbsp guacamole salt and pepper to taste (optional) Directions : Combine ingredients in a bowl. Serve immediately. Eat alone, inside a sandwich or wrap, on top of a green salad, with crackers, cucumber slices… the options are endless! Enjoy! Makes 2 servings Macros: P: 17 C: 16 F: 2   from Carrots 'N' Cake http://ift.tt/2gFw2la

Oatmeal Breakfast Pie

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This post is sponsored by the Quaker Oats Company  Pie for breakfast? Serve me a slice!!! These Baked Oatmeal Snack Bars are one of my most popular recipes (and also one of my oldest!). I decided to tweak an old favorite, and turned the bars into a delicious breakfast pie. A few of the comments on my original recipe said the bars were a bit too gummy, so this version uses oat flour and a little less milk to make the texture a bit less like a baked oatmeal, and more like a granola bar. Who doesn’t love things in pie shape?! Oat flour is super easy to make. Just take one cup of Quaker Old Fashioned Rolled Oats and send them through a food processor for about 10-15 seconds. The result is a coarse whole grain flour you can use for baking or creamy porridges. This recipe couldn’t be easier to assemble. It’s one of those “mix dry, mix wet, mix together” combos. So, mix your dry ingredients together. I chose pecans, sunflower seeds, raisins, and dark chocolate and cinnamon chips fo

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How to Feed, Train, and Care For Cartilage

Illustrated Memories

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A few weeks ago I received a message from illustrator  Bruna Mebs , who is a KERF follower. Her work ranges from food, animals, fashion, costume, beauty, and botanical illustrations, to portraits. Bruna offered to do a portrait of Mazen in exchange for a shoutout on the blog. I could not be more appreciative of the beautiful job she did in capturing my little boy’s spirit! This was the photo she used as a model: I put the portrait in a Pottery Barn frame I had on hand, and it’s now on display in the living room <3 Bruna is offering KERF readers 30% off a baby portrait if you order from her website  with the code KERF. Portraits cost $100, so 30% is quite a generous saving. Yesterday was back at ’em after such a long break. Back to school. Back to the gym. Back to work. And the cold weather is back too. (Or at least it was yesterday! We are still seeing lots of ups and downs here.) So oatmeal was on the breakfast menu! With almond butter and banana. I hit up a strength

Episode 345 – Elle Russ – The Paleo Thyroid Solution

Monday In Meals + Dangerous Kid Toys

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Good morning, friends! Happy Tuesday! Here’s the next edition of Monday In Meals where I recap what I ate throughout the day on Monday. Breakfast : Scrambled eggs with broccoli rabe and a toasted Barely Bread bagel with butter + iced coffee with a splash of eggnog and collagen . Mid-morning snack : A mug of eggnog tea + Quinn’s leftover muffin from Whole Foods Lunch : Cauliflower Stuffing with chicken breast and roasted butternut squash Afternoon snack : Peanut Butter Mighty Muffin with banana slices Dinner : Crockpot chicken with Trader Joe’s Masala Simmer Sauce and Fire-Roasted Peppers & Onions over cauliflower rice Dessert :  Sea Salt Caramel Cashews with dark chocolate chunks x 3 Ok, now onto the “ dangerous kid toys ” part of this blog post… So, yesterday morning began like many others… breakfast, building forts, chasing Murphy (he’s still a sock monster ), and, uh, playing with glitter. Hey, our couch is quite festive now! We also spent a good portion

Instant Pot pressure cookers on deep sale today

I've written twice before about the Instant Pot, an electronic pressure cooker that helps make healthy food in a time-efficient manner ( 1 , 2 ).  At some point, I'll write another review of my Instant Pot, but the gist is that it still works flawlessly and looks sharp after more than four years of frequent use.  Here are a few of the reasons why I like it so much: It increases my efficiency in the kitchen, especially with beans, beets, artichokes, and bone broth.  It's automatic, so you can do something else while it works. It's durable.  The inner pot is stainless steel without a nonstick liner, and the gaskets are silicone.  The whole thing has a solid, quality feel. It replaces multiple bulky kitchen items.  It isn't just a pressure cooker, but also a steamer, slow cooker, and rice maker.  The latest version is also a yogurt maker. Today only, Amazon is offering the Instant Pot on deep discount.  If you're considering getting one, today is the day.  T

Dear Mark: Hyperthyroidism; Wim Hof and Placebo

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For today’s edition of Dear Mark , I’m answering two questions. The first is a really good one I’m kicking myself for never having considered before: what to do about hyperthyroidism. As the reader notes, everyone’s always talking about hypothyroidism—lack of thyroid function. What about  too much thyroid activity?  Then, I discuss what Wim Hof means for the placebo effect. Let’s go: All the information out there seems to be geared towards hypothyroidism, what about hyperthyroidism? Hard to find anything on treating it with a Primal diet. Lol, maybe I’m just unlucky. Great question. Hyperthyroidism really does get the short end of the sick, doesn’t it? What can you do? There’s apparently an epidemic of hyperthyroidism among cats because I found tons of hyperthyroid cat studies. Luckily, cat hyperthyroidism is similar enough to human hyperthyroidism that we can make some smart inferences. Reduce iodine : In a recent study, feeding hyperthyroid cats a low-iodine diet reduced t

Tips for Exercising in Cold Weather

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Just because the temperature dips doesn’t mean your exercise routine needs to take a dive. Keep these four rules in mind to exercise safely all winter long. Rule #1: Warm Up Pun intended! Get blood flowing to muscles, and increase your heart rate before heading out into the cold. The increased circulation will help prime muscles for activity and may help reduce the risk of injury. Rule #2: Keep On Hydrating This may be more obvious during warmer months, but you still need to drink plenty of fluids when exercising in the cold; you’re still sweating, and you need to replenish fluids lost. Both warm and cold fluids will help contribute to hydration, so reach for whichever you prefer. A little caffeine will help boost performance, but too much can have a negative effect on digestion, so keep your intake conservative. Rule #3: Seek Shelter Even die-hard outdoor enthusiasts need to know when to take the workout indoors. Bitter-cold and icy conditions can lead to treacherous surfaces,

Thanksgiving Weekend 2017

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{Biggest. Leaf. Ever.} Hi friends!! I hope you all had plenty of time to relax over the long weekend. I did! Mazen and I traveled to Williamsburg with our new friend and his pilgrim dog. We spent the holiday with his large family, who welcomed us with loving arms. New traditions were made: oysters! And old favorites were served: I kept the photography to a minimum but I can assure you I enjoyed plenty of cheese, ham biscuits, wine, and pumpkin pie. I went to bed that night satisfied yet not stuffed, so mission accomplished! We had croissants with leftover ham and coffee for breakfast the next day. And then explored colonial Williamsburg on foot. Stopping for sandwiches from The Cheese Shop for lunch, of course. Mazey and I had a great time, especially since there was another four-year-old who is also into Batman with us ; ) {Shirt is from GAP Kids last year.} Back in Cville, we made this pumpkin ravioli from Plated, which we’ve been subscribing to after a friend