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No-Bake Chocolate Chex Protein Bars

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Did you know September is National Whole Grain Month? It is indeed, which is why I am so excited to work with General Mills on this blog post. Ninety-five percent of Americans don’t get enough whole grain in their diet, but with cereal from General Mills, it’s easy. Whole grain is the first ingredient in all of the  General Mills Big G Cereals , which means there is more whole grain than any other ingredient, including sugar from all combined sources. Awesome.  Chocolate Chex is easily my favorite General Mills Big G cereal, so when the brand reached out about creating a recipe in honor of National Whole Grain Month, I was immediately on-board. Chocolate Chex contains 10 grams of whole grain rice per serving, with whole grain rice as the first ingredient. It’s also gluten-free, isn’t made with high fructose corn syrup, and doesn’t have any artificial colors or flavors. While it doesn’t have the lowest sugar content of General Mills Big G Cereals, it comes in at just 8 grams per se

Clean Eating Shrimp And Asparagus Skillet Recipe

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Sometimes, the best meals are the quickest. But lets face it, flavor matters. This dish is the best of both worlds! It cooks up in about 10-15 minutes, it’s easy-breezy to make and it packs a… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2ctZ4CK

High Low High 13

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Hi, friends! Happy Labor Day to you! How was your long weekend? Ours was both nice and busy, which I guess was the perfect end to the summer. 🙂 Guys, our summer was crazy , and I feel like we didn’t stop moving for nearly 3 months. I’m not complaining—it was all fun stuff—but now I’m more than ready to get back into a routine. Mal is back to school tomorrow, Qman is going to daycare, and I’m finally going to get my act together with CNC and Designed to Fit . Since June (hell, since Quinn was born), I feel like I’ve been flying by the seat of pants/putting out fires with regard to work, so I’m looking forward to turning over a new leaf— try some new things, hire some help, get organized and be more strategic with my time, especially now that I’m juggling a second business. Hey, there’s a lot of exciting stuff happening over here! Anyway, I love a good  High Low High  post and know you guys do too, so here’s a recap of the  high and low moments of our (long) weekend! HIGH: Star

Dear Mark: Salt Room Therapy; Can’t Sleep After Training

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Welcome! If you want to lose weight, gain muscle, increase energy levels or just generally look and feel healthier you've come to the right place. Here's where to start: Visit the Start Here and Primal Blueprint 101 pages to learn more about the Primal lifestyle. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to receive an eBook called Primal Blueprint Fitness and more - all for free. Cut to the chase by visiting PrimalBlueprint.com . There you'll find books , food , and the best supplements on the planet to help you take control of your health for life. Thanks for visiting! For today’s edition of Dear Mark , I’m answering two questions. First, what’s the deal with salt room therapy? Are there actual benefits, particularly for dermatological and respiratory conditions, to sitting inside a room as aerosolized salt wafts over you? Second, what can a reader do who absolutely can’t get to sleep after training at night?Postworkout insomnia is a real drag, and it  will im

Food Fight: French Fries vs. Sweet Potato Fries

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French fries aren’t generally considered health food, but there are many options to consider. Are you baking them, frying them or getting them at the drive-thru? Is it a healthier move to order the sweet spuds when they appear on the menu? Here are the real differences between traditional french fries and those made from sweet potatoes. French Fries Potatoes have a bad reputation, but they’re actually filled with good-for-you nutrients, including fiber and potassium. The calorie count is also relatively low, coming in at about 170 calories for a whole potato. Armed with this knowledge, you can easily see how a sliced and roasted spud with a drizzle of olive oil can be a healthy side dish. If you hit up the freezer section for a bag of fries, every 3-ounce portion (about 12 pieces) contains 120 calories, 5 grams of fat and 300 milligrams of sodium — but who eats only 12? Fast-food fries can get you into even more trouble, with a medium-sized order averaging 400 calories and 17 gram

Rosemary Roots + The Heritage Harvest Festival At Monticello

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This post is sponsored by Monticello If you’re planning a visit to Charlottesville, this coming weekend would make a great time for a spontaneous visit. The 10th Annual Heritage Harvest Festival is happening at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello on Saturday September 10. The festival is a celebration of Jefferson’s legacy featuring talks and exhibits on gardening, food, sustainability, plants, seeds, and more. I had the chance to experience the festival last year  as well as a preview event in 2014 , and both years I had a great time exploring all the things that Jefferson loved. General admission tickets to the Saturday festival are $15. On Friday Night , there’s an opening event downtown at the Paramount Theater featuring keynote speaker Chef Patrick O’Donnell from the Inn at Little Washington. (Someday I hope I can enjoy a meal there!) Following his talk, he’ll be joined by Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms (also known from “Food Inc.”!), Ira Wallace of the Southern Exposure Seed Exc