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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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