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What I’m Loving Lately 75

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Good morning and very happy Friday the 13th to you! I can’t believe I haven’t written a What I’m Loving Lately post since the summer. Jeez, Louise. Well, I guess it’s kind of morphed into our Friday morning coffee date posts, but, hey, let’s bring it back and switch things up this morning, shall we? Ok, here’s what I’m loving lately! Beauty Bursts Soft Collagen Chews  –  Having radiant skin has never been so easy or so delicious! My friends from Whole Foods Market Hingham got me hooked on these delicious fruit-flavored collagen soft chews. Each one has collagen, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C, which all work together to nourish skin from the inside out. They’re tasty and an easy way to get nutrients into my diet, so they’ve quickly became a part of my daily routine! Big fan. Beyond Bone Broth – Another recommendation from my friends at WFM Hingham! I love the idea of bone broth (it’s SO GOOD for you), but I didn’t love the idea of making it. I’m sure it’s e...

Primal Transition 101: Insider Kitchen Tips

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Transitioning to the Primal Blueprint way of eating should be simple. There’s no need to invent the wheel at every meal. That said, it does likely mean shifting some of your routine in the kitchen. If you’re used to processed food, enjoy getting your hands a little messier. If you’re used to take-out, capitalize on the chance to use your creative skills. (Don’t worry, you’ve got an abundance of recipes and cookbooks right at your fingertips.) That said, all Primal cooks—beginners to old-timers—can make life easier with a few select tactics. Cook Large Pieces of Protein We could also call this “Learn to Love Leftovers.” If you’re turning on your oven and cooking something, you might as well make a lot of it. Instead of cooking a pork chop or a chicken breast, cook a pork roast or a whole chicken. Large pieces of protein (e.g. roasts, chickens, salmon filets, etc.) can provide several different meals over the course of a week. Check out this past  kitchen tips  post fo...

Contest: What’s in Your Primal Kitchen?

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Prize: The Holy Grail of PRIMAL KITCHEN™ Care Packages! Restock your pantry with Primal Kitchen’s entire line of products! 1 Bottle of Avocado Oil: More heat stable than olive oil and a wonderful alternative for those who don’t like the taste of coconut oil, PRIMAL KITCHEN™ Avocado Oil is perfect for searing, drizzling, sautéing, stir-frying and dressing. Use to make marinades, finish sauces, or even in lieu of butter for all your baking needs. 1 Bottle of Extra Virgin Avocado Oil: PRIMAL KITCHEN™ Extra Virgin Avocado Oil is the first ever avocado oil made from 100% California premium avocados, freshly picked and immediately pressed for the highest quality and richest flavor. Why Extra Virgin Avocado Oil? Extra Virgin means the oil undergoes minimal processing to keep flavor and aroma molecules intact for a nutrient-dense, healthful oil. You can literally see this superfood’s nutrients reflected in its emerald green color! It’s a healthful addition to all your favorite culinar...

Is Sweet Potato Toast the New Avocado Toast?

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Thanks to the social mediasphere, sweet potato toast has emerged as one of the biggest food fads of the last several months. The concept of simply toasting a sliced sweet potato intrigued me, so I had to check out what the frenzy is all about. While I wouldn’t say sweet potato toast resembles toasted bread, it is an easy and delicious way to add more vegetables to your day, especially if you love sweet potatoes like I do. Plus, that vibrant color is sure to bring joy to mealtime. Here is what you need to know about sweet potato toast. Nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes Beta-carotene, the nutrient that the body converts into vitamin A, reigns as the nutritional crown jewel of sweet potatoes, providing more than 230% of the daily value in just one small tater. For the sake of this post, I’m using one small, 60-gram sweet potato, which is closest to the weight of a slice of bread that weighs in at 43 grams. What’s better for you: sweet potato toast or whole-wheat toast? Sweet po...

Saving Money On Workout Clothes & A Giveaway

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This post is sponsored by thredUP With my 2017 word of the year as “ intentional ,” I am working on making my wardrobe as tailored to my lifestyle as possible. And since I go to the gym almost daily and live in lounge clothes, that means the biggest percentage of my closet belongs to active attire. When it comes to workout clothes, you really can’t have enough! Not only do I wear a large variety of workout styles in my weekly routine (and seasonally too), but I don’t want to have to do laundry more than once a week, so keeping a large rotating stock is ideal. If you’re on the hunt for some new staples like me, thredUp is always worth browsing first! thredUP is a huge online store that buys and sells high-quality secondhand clothing for women and kids. All of the items are in like-new condition, or even brand new with tags, at up to 90% off retail price. What I love most about it is there is such a huge selection that you can always find what you’re l...

Clean Eating Cranberry Oat Bran Muffins Recipe

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Bran muffins are supposed to be good for you. But truth be told, many are not. They are filled with sugar and other not-so-good-for-you ingredients. So I just had to try my own version. I used one… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2jHcNd7