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Cycle & Sweat at the Derby Street Shoppes

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Hi, guys! Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to attend a really cool fitness event at the  Derby Street Shoppes . It was called Cycle & Sweat , a family-fitness block party with all sorts of participating retailers, including Lululemon, ivivva, and Whole Foods Market among others. It was quite the event and right up my alley, so I’m especially glad that I had the chance to attend. The Cycle & Sweat Fitness Block Party featured three hours of exercise classes with all proceeds benefiting ALS One , a Massachusetts-based organization dedicated to fighting ALS and providing high-level care for those who are diagnosed. I arrived a little before 9:00 AM when the event started. Registration was a breeze (participants signed up online at Eventbrite) and included some awesome swag with various freebies, deals, and discounts from retailers at the Derby Street Shoppes (i.e. MiniLuxe, Legal Sea Foods). Whole Foods Market was also in attendance providing complimentary food

Where Do Legumes Belong in the Primal Eating Plan?

Everything’s Coming Up Algae

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Certain kinds of algae are already commonplace in our diets. For example, your sushi rolls are wrapped in seaweed, the food additive carrageenan is derived from seaweed, and algae-derived Omega-3s are used in supplements for those who shun fish oil. But this humble sea plant suddenly seems poised for its superfood moment. “Algae is earth’s original superfood,” says Mark Brooks, senior vice president of food ingredients at TerraVia, makers of Thrive algae oil. “Before kale, chia, acai and quinoa, there was algae.” There are plenty of good reasons to eat more algae, in terms of both nutrition and sustainability. On the sustainability front, algae, which can grow up to 30 times faster than corn, doesn’t require a lot of space to produce. “Algae doesn’t require fertile soil, fossil fuels, inorganic fertilizers or pesticides in order to grow,” says Mark R. Edwards, an agribusiness professor emeritus at Arizona State University. “Algae can deliver superior nutrition without pollution or wa

Clean Eating French Dressing Recipe

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I sometimes get requests from you guys to create specific recipes. I love this because it can sometimes be hard to think of something new to make. It keeps my eating plan lively and you guys get to… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2cQd5qn

Avocado Pita Pizzas

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This post is sponsored by the Hass Avocado Board Ladies and gentlemen, this is the level of enthusiasm we all should be embracing when enjoying avocados! Nom! Smashed avocados were one of Mazen’s very first foods, and they continue to be a staple in our house, from slices on a plate to yogamole . I consider avocados to be one of the world’s most nutritious and delicious foods. This paper just published named them one of the best first foods for babies. They contain good-for-you monounsaturated fats, plus they are a good source of fiber, folate, and contain potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin C. Raise your (little) hand if that makes you happy! To celebrate our love for avocados, Mazen and I made these pita pizzas. He loves anything in pizza form, and these are great for avocado lovers of all ages. The ingredients include an assortment of fresh things like sprouts, tomato, and fresh oregano. Feel free to tweak the ingredients to what you have on hand. I used prepared pesto (an

Episode 335 – Dr. Amy Myers – The Thyroid Connection