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Memorial Day Weekend + Strawberry Milk Brings Me Back

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Hey, hey! I hope you guys had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! We actually started with no real plans for the long weekend, but then ended up being pretty busy – lots of friends, family, and barbecues! Friday Our local Orangetheory added a 3:00 PM class to their Friday schedule for the summer, so Mal and I popped in for a fitness “happy hour” before picking Qman up from daycare. It was an awesome workout and, holy cow, were we sweaty by the end. Check out my leggings ! Haha! Saturday On Saturday, Mal and Quinn were invited to a “boys only” adventure at the zoo. So, I spent the morning with my favorite pug! We had such a nice time exploring Forge Pond Park . Murphy loved all of the sights, sounds, and smells, and I got to listen to my favorite podcast . After our long walk at the park, I dropped Murphy off at home and then headed to downtown Hingham to wander around and pop into some of the adorable little shops. I always drive through on my way to Orangetheory, but never

Clean Eating Sheet Pan Salmon Florentine Recipe

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In my ongoing quest to demonstrate that meal prep doesn’t have to take hours of your weekend, I’m doing a series on seafood. This dish is quick to prep for the freezer and cooks up easily on a sheet … Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2siRQoU

6 Primal-Minded Reasons to Hit the Farmers Market This Weekend

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With Memorial Day come and gone, we’re rounding the corner to summer. Even in the northern-most regions of the country, farmers markets are back (if they ever closed where you live). Ten years ago when I started MDA, they were still a rarity in most parts of the country, but times have changed . Farmers markets aren’t just about local, seasonal produce. Sure, that’s a great reason to show up every week, but I’d argue also for some of the less noted (in some cases even less tangible) benefits of hitting these markets. Socialize with Others Who Care about Health I hear from a lot of folks who No, it won’t be a exclusive gathering of Primal Blueprinters, but it will likely be a pleasant collection of folks who have health-related visions and values. They want to support local farmers and economies. They care about agricultural methods and sourcing. They enjoy knowing their food providers and feeling a connection with the farms it came from. You’ll find many who prefer organic fare. Th

5 Foods to Help Your Respiratory Health

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Did you know that what you eat can benefit how your lungs function, and how well you can breathe? Give these five foods a try for improved respiratory health.   Pears Eating more fresh fruit like pears may decrease production of phlegm, found a Scottish study in the European Respiratory Journal. In the study, adults regularly eating fresh fruit had a 30 to 40 percent reduced prevalence of phlegm for three or more months per year and in the morning in winter. “Pears are portable and can easily be found nationwide,” says Shaw. “Not only are they bursting with fiber, which helps keep you fuller for longer, they’ve also got vitamin C, an important antioxidant that can boost your immunity.” Pair pears with almond butter, or add thin slices to a grilled cheese sandwich.   Matcha This green tea boasts caffeine, which may improve lung function in people with asthma for up to four hours, per a Cochrane review study. “Matcha green tea also offers a healthy boost of polyphenols and L-th

Back To You, Bob, or My Media Day with Swanson

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I can’t wait to tell you all about our weekend at the Outer Banks (and our  news !) but I want to wrap up sharing my Swanson media tour first. I’ll be back soon with all the details : ) Thanks to Swanson Health Products for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. I’m back today to share part II of my Swanson media trip! We had a day off in between our two big interview sets, and I took the time to work by the pool and relax a bit. These past two weeks have been super exciting but also very exhausting, and while I was very tempted to go to Universal to see Harry Potter World, I knew what my mind and body needed most was just a little time to unwind. I also spent an hour working out in the gym (much needed!) and had this breakfast parfait by the pool for breakfast. We had a mid-day lunch at an amazing little Mediterranean restaurant. My companions looking cool in their sunglasses! They look kind of like Snap filters don’t they!? This warm feta dip with green peppers wa