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Friday 5 (4/17)

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Hi friends – happy Friday! In today’s episode of the Friday 5, I’m sharing 5 happier things unrelated to the craziness going on in our world including the most delicious dark chocolate ever, a brand new Beautycounter product launching next week, the secret ingredient to making quarantine meals more exciting, and a new low-sugar snack I’m loving. Also, did you see Peloton is offering 90 days free and Kindle is offering 2 months free? Ooooh, baby! I’m trying to carry on as “normal” as possible, if you know what I mean. And, if you’re looking for tips and advice for staying healthy, be sure to head over to Instagram and follow my content there. I’ve been sharing a lot of workouts and motivation! 1. Beautycounter All Bright C Serum (brand new product launching 4/21!) I was lucky enough to get my hands on this not-yet-released product, and OMG I am so excited about it. It’s the daytime “sister” product to my absolute favorite Overnight Resurfacing Peel . So, if you’re wanting double

Ask a Health Coach: Why Willpower Doesn’t Work, Primal-Inspired Workouts, and What to Eat for Breakfast

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Hi folks, in this edition of Ask a Health Coach, Erin discusses why fasting might feel harder right now, why you need more than just a good workout plan, and what to eat when you’re sick of having eggs for breakfast every day. Keep your questions coming in the MDA Facebook Group or in the comments below. Being home all day has been a real test to my willpower. Fasting is harder and I’m hungry all the time. Any tips for navigating this “new normal?” – Stephanie I’m with you Stephanie. A lot of things feel out of our control right now and with so much uncertainty, just rolling with it might be your best bet for the next few weeks. Does that mean saying “screw it!” and scarfing down a few donuts every morning? Or grazing on chips and cookies throughout the day? No. But it does mean acknowledging your new routine, your new struggles, the fact that you’re under more stress than usual, and of course, the reality that you’re surrounded by food 24/7. Usually when my clients talk about

Dusted By Pollen

It’s almost that time of the spring when you can’t sit down outside wearing black. Or a gust of wind leaves you feeling like you have sand in your eyes. Virginia is turning pollen grellow! (I hope the wind is not also carrying virus particles…) Speaking of grellow, Mazen, Thomas and I all have very... The post Dusted By Pollen appeared first on Kath Eats Real Food . from Kath Eats Real Food https://ift.tt/2wJuOiV

Homemade Hash Browns Recipe

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This homemade hash browns recipe is made with only four ingredients and is really simple to make! Hash browns are a delicious addition to any breakfast. But if you’ve ever read the ingredient list on the pre-made ones in the freezer section at the store, you may be scratching your head a little. I mean, who needs all those extra ingredients? Hash browns are just potatoes, right? Right! Hash browns SHOULD just be made of potatoes and a couple other simple ingredients. Not the laundry list you see on those ready-made ingredients lists. Yuck. And the best part is, they are super easy to make! Let me show you how. HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE HASH BROWNS CRISPY Some people like their hash browns mushy, and some like them crispy. A good hash brown should be crispy on the outside and slightly soft on the inside. A good balance of the two textures. So how do you achieve this? Make sure you rinse your potatoes after grating them. This will wash off some of the starch. Starch in your potatoes