Check in without losing your vision. Sounds so easy and like you can do this while you brush your teeth. Good, I want it to feel easy and not overwhelming since checking in with yourself should happen often when you have big goals. All too often I hear students get bogged down with guilt, fear […]
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Recipe of the Month: Blueberry Jicama Fruit Salad
A variety of colors and textures make this simple blueberry fruit salad perfect for summer picnics. If yellow watermelon isn’t available, use mango, peach or nectarine for contrasting flavor and color with the blueberries. Allow the mint to infuse flavor for about 15 minutes before serving. INGREDIENTS 1 package (6 ounces) Driscoll’s Blueberries 1 cup […]
Add Color to Your Day
Start the day with a berry smoothie! Blend blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and a banana along with your choice of milk or a non-dairy alternative. Add a scoop of protein powder along with flaxseed or cod liver oil for an extra nutritional boost! Snack on red bell peppers! These make an excellent substitute for the afternoon […]
Foods from the Rainbow:
Orange/yellow fruits and vegetables such as: apricots, cantaloupe, carrots, mangoes, papayas, peaches, yellow peppers, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes contain the natural plant pigment called “carotenoids.” Carotenoids play an essential role in the health of our eyes, as well as reducing the risk of cancers, heart disease, and improving our overall immune system. Red fruits and […]
Orthorexia Quiz
Ever wonder if you are walking the fine line between over exercising and healthy movement? Take a few minutes and answer the following questions. Feel guilty and uneasy if you miss one exercise session Feel obligated to exercise even when you don’t want to Make up for one missed workout by doubling it the next […]