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Sunrise Smoothie - T

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Sunrise Smoothie - The bottom yellow layer of this is a combination of pineapple, mango, almond milk, plain Greek yogurt, and honey. The top layer is strawberries, banana, almond milk, plain Greek yogurt, and honey. sprinkled with a little bit of shredded coconut. » YUM! This drink looks and sounds amazing! via http://ift.tt/1WrJOXs http://ift.tt/1XKx5OA

An awesome daily liv

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An awesome daily liver cleanser! 1/2 cup pure cranberry juice, 1 Tsp apple cider vinegar, juice of 1/2 a lemon and some water. A great way to jump start your day! via http://ift.tt/1WrJOXs http://ift.tt/1XKwPPG

High Low High {Memorial Day Weekend}

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Heyyyy! How was your Memorial Day weekend? I hope it was a great one for you! And many thanks to the veterans who have served our country. We had a nice long weekend over here. It was a mix of emotions at times, so I figured a High Low High post was the perfect way to recap it. If you’re unfamiliar with this series, I recap the high and low points of the weekend. It’s fun. Ok, here we go! HIGH : Starting the weekend with a tough Saturday morning  partner workout  at CrossFit (fyi – reps were increased to 60 for all exercises), which included me doing 12 HSPUs. Whoa. Five of them were even linked. Hey now. Progress! LOW : Stopping by CVS/pharmacy after CrossFit to pick up a prescription for Budesonide/Entocort since Entyvio isn’t really working for me. Ugghhh. My doctor assures me there’s still a chance that it might (some patients need 3-4 “maintenance” doses for it really to kick in), but I’m starting to lose hope. Budesonide will hopefully get me through the next few months.

Strawberry Mojito -

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Strawberry Mojito - Fizzy, minty, slightly sweet and packed with strawberries and lime, this cocktail is sure to quench your afternoon thirst. via http://ift.tt/1WrJOXs http://ift.tt/1so6kE9

Watermelon Lemonade

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Watermelon Lemonade Homemade Recipe! This is a must try summer lemonade recipe! via http://ift.tt/1WrJOXs http://ift.tt/25usH8Y

Dear Mark: Are Probiotics Useless, Gluten-Free Diets Dangerous, and GMOs Completely and Utterly Safe?

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For today’s edition of Dear Mark , I’m answering three questions from a single reader who just read an article from Vice. The article makes pretty bold assertions about topics that have already received a good deal of attention here on the blog. First, are probiotics actually useless? A new study cited in the article seems to suggest so. Next, is your gluten-free diet killing you? That’s what the author of the Vice article says. And finally, have GMO foods been conclusively proven to be safe and indistinguishable from non-GMO foods? Is the debate, more or less, conclusively over? Let’s discuss: Mark, What are we to make of this article on Vice? It’s claiming that probiotics don’t do anything, gluten-free diets are potentially dangerous for people without celiac, and GMO foods have no downsides. Is it true? http://ift.tt/1W4yKPL Thanks, Skip The studies the article bases its arguments on are real, but the results aren’t as definitive or far-reaching as the Vice writer implies.

Whether you’re looki

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Whether you’re looking to lose weight or just want to drink a delicious smoothie for breakfast, these healthy and delicious smoothies are for you. You’ll love how easy it is to make these smoothies, plus they’re perfect for weight loss and for giving you more energy. via http://ift.tt/1U7LOhj http://ift.tt/1U7MaV5

Eddie Jackson’s Easy Summer Party Plan

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Manning the grill at a summer party is a tough job: Flipping a bunch of burgers, shuffling space for veggies and (of course) running back to the kitchen because you forgot cheese can eat into your time with guests. To avoid this scenario, we suggest you take a page from Eddie Jackson’s grilling “playbook.” As a Food Network Star winner (not to mention former NFL player, food truck owner and personal trainer), Eddie aims to create recipes that are healthy and delicious — but he knows that ease is a key ingredient, too. And Eddie’s grilling menu really is super-savvy. He chose a crowd-pleasing flank steak that can feed the whole party, roasted potatoes that don’t require much attention while they cook and a simple salad to round out the meal. Watch the entire thing come together in the video above, and you’ll instantly feel prepared to entertain friends all season long. Of course, Eddie’s armed with “playbooks” for many other occasions, too — check out his healthy habits plan and

Season Of Love

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Hi friends! Hope you’re enjoying a long, warm weekend as we remember those who have bravely served our country. I spent Friday and Saturday celebrating Hillary and Andrew, who were married in a rustic celebration of looooove. Friday night they had a cookout at Camp Holiday Trails with burgers, dogs, and s’mores!! Plus these amazing spiraled potato chips made on the spot! Saturday morning I went to the gym for a quick workout – a little soccer on the stairmaster! My friend Jess is raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and jointly held a cornhole tourney with a homebrew tasting at Crozet Pizza on the Corner. I stopped in for a bit to eat pizza, taste beer and watch cornhole. Mazen had his first taste of Nerds and adorably called them “Nerbs” all afternoon. It was so hilarious!!! Shower beer? Shower seltzer! I got all dressed up and headed out to the wedding! Hillary looked simply stunning!! The weather was perfect for an outdoor ceremony, and afterwar