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How a Playful Mindset Can Keep You Fit

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When you’re a kid, you stay fit without even thinking about it. Turns out a playful mindset could be the key to staying fit. That’s why trainers are channeling their inner child when it comes to developing programs for their clients, incorporating kid-like activities like rebounding (think trampoline), jump roping and rock climbing. “I remember as a kid, whether you lived in a city and walked to school or grew up in the suburbs and climbed trees, you were active without even realizing it,” explains Fayth Caruso , master rebounder trainer for Bellicon fitness equipment, who says activity was once built into our day and that the same playful mindset can be applied to adult fitness routines. “It’s more motivating to do a workout that’s fun. It also promotes endorphins in the body, which makes us feel happier,” says Caruso, who played on her friend’s trampoline growing up. “That brief moment of flight, defying gravity and weightlessness made me feel almost super human! Who doesn’t want

Thai Larb

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Larb can be a delicious low-carb choice from the menu of a Thai restaurant. It can also be a quick and easy meal to make at home. In this Primal larb recipe, fish sauce brings salty umami flavor and slightly sweet coconut aminos  stand in for sugar. A squeeze of lime, a chopped hot chile (or dash of Sriracha sauce), and loads of fresh herbs make this “meat salad” an addictive meal. Lucikly, larb addiction is nothing to worry about. High in protein from the ground meat and high in antioxidants from the herbs and hot chile , larb has plenty going for it. Spoon the meat into lettuce leaves, or just throw it into a bowl with baby greens. Either way, it’s a quick, easy, hugely flavorful meal. Time in the Kitchen: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon avocado oil (15 ml) 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 pound ground pork, chicken or turkey (450 g) 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (30 ml) 1 Thai chile, or other ho

Clean Eating Spicy Sweet Macadamia Nuts Recipe

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Looking or a great travel snack? These delicious macadamias are so crazy good, and the very best way to enjoy them is out of the oven when they are still warm. I swear, I have never tasted yummier… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2mMgheO