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Carrots ‘N’ Cake + The Fitnessista Ultimate Fitness & Nutrition Program

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Hi, friends! If you’re looking for real results and an approach that works for YOU, I want to tell you about a very special offer that I’ve put together with my good friend and certified personal trainer Gina (aka  The Fitnessista ). We know that nutrition paired with a high-quality workout is even more powerful for getting you to your goals. But as busy women, we also know that these meals and workouts have to be super effective, quick, and done without 800 steps/ingredient or fancy equipment. It’s ALL about keeping it simple, right? So, for a limited time, you can sign up for the ultimate 12-week plan for just $147 that includes: Weekly meal plans from me, designed to help you prep and make meals at home that are healthy, delicious and pair perfectly with an at-home workout. My 12-Week Meal Prep Ninja Plan includes a variety of whole food recipes, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack/dessert, each with nutrition and macronutrient information included. Daily work

Ultimate Guide to Non-Dairy Milks

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Some people just don’t do milk. There are many reasons why. Maybe you have a dairy intolerance. Maybe you don’t like the way cow’s milk tastes. Or maybe you think cow milk is unhealthy. I won’t contest the reasons why. That’s another topic for another post, and I’ve already covered the most common anti-dairy arguments . If you want to read about my stance on the healthfulness (or lack thereof) of dairy, read what I’ve written about raw milk , cheese , yogurt , and dairy in general. If you want to learn how to identify dairy intolerance, read this . But the fact is, lots of people either need or want a milk alternative. Water is great to drink, but it’s not the right smoothie substrate, and it can’t replace milk in recipes or coffee drinks. You need something vaguely white and thick enough to pass as milk. Normally in a post like this, I’d cover all the different varieties and what sets each apart—their strengths and weaknesses, their nutrient profiles, their unhealthy ingredient

7 Things Tuesday

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Good morning! I’m just popping in with a quick post to share some recent happenings and favorites . I didn’t write my usual weekend recap because, well, we didn’t do all that much. We got a bunch of snow, so we basically hung out around the house, which, for me, made me a bit stir crazy. It’s typically tough for me to sit still and relax (but I’m working on it), but I got a lot done around the house with regard to cooking, cleaning, organizing, etc. At least I was productive, right? šŸ™‚ First, let’s pick a winner for the CAVA giveaway. Thank you to everyone who entered! And if you haven’t visited a CAVA yet, please make it a priority on your To Do List. It’s so darn delicious! Here’s your winner:   Ok, now onto this morning’s blog post… here are some “things” for your Tuesday! 1. We got a lot of snow over the weekend – one storm on Saturday and then another on Sunday night. The boys (minus Murphy) were especially excited about it! šŸ™‚ 2. I tried the gluten-free brunch menu at

Banana Smash Toast

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All over the internet I see photos of toast topped with peanut butter and sliced bananas. Good…but I have something better. I like to call this “banana smash toast.” Smashed bananas have the best texture underneath creamy peanut butter. And this toast makes a perfect pre-workout breakfast. Why Smash? Not only does smashing your banana make this toast slightly easier to eat (no more bananas falling into your lap!) but the smashing breaks down the banana cells in such a way that (in my opinion) it’s sweeter and softer. Or you could say “fluffier!” How To A lot of people on the internet put their peanut butter down first and put banana slices on top, but I think the peanut butter gets hidden in there! So I start my banana smash by literally mashing half a banana into my *very well* toasted toast with a knife. (Obviously soft bread might tear, but toasty toast stands up well to the smash knife.) Next comes the peanut butter on top – usually 1.5 tablespoons or so. This way you get

Clean Eating Twice Baked Apple Bread Pudding Recipe

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This clean eating twice baked apple bread pudding is totally worth the bake time! Apple bread is delicious stuff! But if you bake it, break it up and turn it into bread pudding (bake it again), it’s… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry https://ift.tt/2C70MFe