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The Friday 5

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Hi friends! Happy May to you! In today’s edition of the Friday 5, I’m sharing 5 things we’ve been loving in our home lately. After all, we’ve been spending ALL of our time at home! From food to activewear, Quinn’s latest favorite thing, and a fun fact about me… here’s this week’s random mix of favorites. Enjoy your weekend! 1. Daily Harvest Daily Harvest is coming in clutch right now! Not only does DH make some delicious smoothies from wholesome ingredients, but they now have flatbread pizzas that are all gluten- and dairy-free. I love everything from DH, but I especially love their bites (OMG, little bites of heaven!), their bowls (so great when you want a quick and healthy meal), and lattes (when I need a caffeine boost). Most of the lattes have some sort of adaptogens in them, which are beneficial for stress and hormones. If you’re looking for some easy and super nutritious meal and snack options, DH is it! Get $25 off your first order with code carrotsncake. 2. Athleta Sal

Ask a Health Coach: Dealing with Overwhelm, Naysayers, and Kid-Friendly Fitness

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Hi, folks. In this week’s edition of Ask a Health Coach, Erin shares her strategies for staying on track while sheltering in place, navigating toxic relationships online, and how to make fitness fun for the whole family. Remember, you can ask your questions in the MDA Facebook Group or below this post in the comments section. I’m really struggling here. Between my new routine and trying to eat healthy, it’s just too much. How do I avoid losing all of my progress during the quarantine? -Lizzie I actually hear this a lot. Not just from my clients who are heeding the stay-at-home orders right now either. Feeling overwhelmed by a change 1 in routine or diet or job is normal. That said, choosing to stay overwhelmed is a choice. Often, I’ll hear my clients say, “I can’t do this.” Sometimes it’s in the week after enrolling them in my health coaching program. But honestly, a lot of times it’s even sooner — like the moment I’m telling them the good news that they can reach their goals w

Doggone It

You may have seen on Instagram that Gussie had knee surgery this week for a torn meniscus. He did great and came home wagging his tail and seeming energetic. This is the same knee he had ACL surgery on last July. Gus will have to do another 6-8 weeks of solitary confinement in the mud... The post Doggone It appeared first on Kath Eats Real Food . from Kath Eats Real Food https://ift.tt/3f6Q7MQ

Sardines: Fish In A Tin

During a time when many of us are enjoy pantry foods, I wanted to update and refresh my sardines post and give it another round on the internet! Many of you know I am an unofficial spokesperson for sardines : ) This post will tell you all about sardines, including what nutrients they contain, sardine... The post Sardines: Fish In A Tin appeared first on Kath Eats Real Food . from Kath Eats Real Food https://ift.tt/2i0vW7d

All About NAC: Supplement Benefits, Side Effects, Dosages

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Our understanding of how antioxidant supplementation works has changed in the last decade. Rather than act directly as antioxidants, most of these compounds stimulate the body’s own production of endogenous antioxidants. That’s right—most of the popular and beneficial “antioxidant” supplements work by provoking a mild hormetic stress response that activates our own antioxidant defenses. But homegrown antioxidants aren’t made out of thin air. They are material substances that require physical building-blocks. Probably the most important antioxidant is glutathione, and its most important building block is NAC. What is NAC? N-acetyl-cysteine, or NAC, is the stable, supplement form of the amino acid cysteine. Cysteine provides one of the most crucial backbones undergirding the body’s premier antioxidant: Glutathione . In the conventional medical world, NAC is mainly used to rescue people from acetaminophen toxicity. If you overdose on Tylenol and get to a doctor within 8 hours, the

Right now, it’s ALL hard. ⁠⠀

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Right now, it’s ALL hard. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Working from home with kids is hard. ⁠⠀ ⠀⁠⠀ Finding motivation to exercise is hard. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Eating vegetables everyday is hard. ⠀⁠⠀ ⠀⁠⠀ Sleeping 8 hours per night is hard. ⠀⁠⠀ ⠀⁠⠀ Choosing water over iced coffee is HARD. 😉 ⠀⁠⠀ I get it. I really, really, reallllllly do. I’m not always motivated to make the best choices for myself, especially during a pandemic when all I want to do is drink wine and watch endless hours of mindless TV. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ But, at time same, I care about my health and want to feel GOOD everyday. I mean, it’s hard enough dealing with an uncertain world and being stuck at home, so anything I can do to better my wellbeing (mind, body, and soul) is important. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Plus, if you think about it, it’s really cool that we’re able to make these choices. Some people aren’t so lucky. ⠀⁠⠀ If you need a little (or big) motivation boost, listen to this episode of Mind Pump. It’s definitely a good one: How to Develop a Winning Mindse

Why Do I Feel Tired All the Time?

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“I’m tired all the time.” “I have no energy.” “I’m too tired to go to the gym.” “I need a nap.” Walking around in a fog seems like standard operating procedure nowadays. No matter how common it is, though, feeling exhausted, low energy, or sleepy all the time is not normal. It’s always a sign that something else is going on. Tiredness, Sleepiness, Fatigue: What’s the Difference? What does it mean when someone says, “I’m tired all the time?” Are they falling asleep at their desk? Do they need to take an afternoon nap in order to function in the evening? Perhaps they feel too wiped out to exercise or even get off the couch? Colloquially, we use the word “tired” to describe the subjective experiences of both sleepiness and fatigue. “Sleepiness” is the familiar experience of needing sleep due to sleep debt. We all know what this feels like. “Fatigue” can mean a few things. There is the tiredness you experience after overwork or exertion, which is usually temporary. Then there are

Home Sweet Home

Here’s a peek into our daily life! You are not the only one wearing athleisure all day – some of us like to stay in our jammies until lunchtime! Or maybe even go on walks without getting dressed for the day I am living in Colorfulkoala leggings, Brooks Juno sports bras, and Athleta + Lulu... The post Home Sweet Home appeared first on Kath Eats Real Food . from Kath Eats Real Food https://ift.tt/3aDD1Di

Adobo Seasoning Recipe

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This adobo seasoning recipe is super simple to make and adds tons of flavor to whatever recipe you use it in. Caribbean cooking uses a seasoning called adobo. It can be used wet or dry, like most rubs and spice mixes. WHAT IS ADOBO SEASONING? It’s an excellent  seasoning for  most cooking methods such as grilling, roasting, frying or sautéing.  Adobo  can also be  used  as a base  seasoning for  stews, sauces, beans, soup stock, baked potatoes, and vegetables. In Mexico,  adobo sauces are red, thick and spicy. The basic ingredients in adobo are garlic, oregano, black pepper, and turmeric. Then other spices and/or ingredients are added based on cultural and regional preferences. Cuban adobos usually include garlic and cumin and sour orange juice. Puerto Ricans have a preference for vinegar and oregano. Other ingredients sometimes added to adobo mixes include onions, lemon or lime juice, parsley and/or cilantro. ( Source ) HOW TO MAKE ADOBO SEASONING: There are many differe

Vegan Lies and Meat Backlash | Salty Talk 006 | THRR

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Welcome to Salty Talk. This is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. For the full the video presentation of this episode and to be a part of the conversation, join us in The Healthy Rebellion online community . WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. Kettle & Fire makes the first USDA approved, shelf stable bone broth made with grass fed AND finished beef bones and organic pasture raised chicken bones. They are committed to making healthy food accessible to as many people as possible. Check them out at  http://kettleandfire.com/saltytalk and use code HEALTHYREBELLION for 15% off.   SHOW NOTES Backlash Over Meat Dietary Recommendations Raises Questions About Corporate Ties to Nutrition Scientists Meat’s Bad for You

How to Get Back into Ketosis After a Carb Binge

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A little planning and motivation will help you start a low-carb, keto, or Primal lifestyle, and under normal circumstances, keeping your carbs on the low side is easy. But let’s not create the illusion that it is easy all the time. From time to time, you may get stressed and eat mindlessly. Or, your aunt drops off her blue-ribbon cake that you’ve loved since you were in preschool, and you give in, just this once. Or, you had a jam-packed day and all you can muster to make for dinner is that package of gluten-free noodles in the back of your pantry. The next thing you know, you’ve eaten enough carbs for a week, and you wonder how you’ll get back into ketosis after a carb binge. The short answer is, yes you’ll recover from a carb binge. Yes, you will get back into ketosis. As far as how long it will take to get back into ketosis – that depends on numerous factors, that we’ll dive into here. The important thing to remember is, you didn’t destroy your goals with one misstep. Especially a