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How to Make a Smoothie Bowl

How to Make a Smoothie Bowl The go-to formula you need to create delicious juice bar-worthy smoothie bowls at home!  The best thing about a smoothie bowl? You can enjoy multiple nutrient-dense foods all in one blend. You can also create tons of different combinations! All of which will provide a strong dose of antioxidants, and lots of health-boosting vitamins and minerals thanks to all the fruits and veggies.  Let’s dive right into how you can get started! Using the Foundational Five to Create Smoothie Bowls  In case you’re new to the NS Community and the Mindful Nutrition Method, the Foundational Five system is part of how we teach you to build balanced meals. It makes it easy for you to give your body the nourishment you need while having the flexibility to enjoy the foods you love without stressing about food. The Foundational Five is made up of five elements of nutrition including Protein, Fat, Non-starchy Carbohydrates, Starchy & Sugary Carbohydrates, and the Flavor Fact

5 Tips On How To Drop Pounds This Summer

5 Tips On How To Drop Pounds This Summer More people drop pounds in the summer than any other season, so why don’t we have a look at how you can be part of that group? Whether you’re a sun worshipper or hate being outside in the heat and getting hot and sweaty, these top tips on how to drop pounds have got you covered.   1. Exercise Early It can be a drag getting up a bit earlier in the winter when it’s dark outside, but in the summer it’s a lot easier. The benefits of this are that you get your exercise done and dusted before you officially start your day and you avoid the heat of the sun.   2. Exercise Outside Make the most of the nice weather by taking your exercise outside if you can. Being outdoors in itself is excellent for your mental health and the happier you are the more motivated you will feel. In addition, if you decide to do your workout in the warmth of the sun, you will sweat much faster which in turn will burn more calories.    3. Go For a Swim Swimming is a g

Meat Withdrawal Symptoms: What To Do When You Go Plant-Based

Meat Withdrawal Symptoms: What To Do When You Go Plant-Based The phrase “ meat withdrawal symptoms ” makes a minor issue sound like a great, big problem. In fact, if you’re eating a healthy diet , you won’t experience very many issues at all. Here’s a little bit more about cutting meat out of your diet and what you can expect when you take the leap to a healthier you. Why Going Meatless Benefits Your Health Research confirms that in three to six months of cutting meat out of your diet, you can eliminate several health problems, including: Heart Disease — Overconsumption of meat causes heart disease. In the blog article, “ Ten Proven Reasons Why Meat Ruins Your Body ” there are 11 studies cited that includes over 745,000 people from several countries who were studied in these prospective cohort studies, with a combined 11 million people-years of follow-up. That is an absolute mountain of consistent data showing that eating meat results in more cardiovascular death. Obesity —  Most

Emotional Eating: How Emotions Influence Your Eating Behaviors

Emotional Eating: How Emotions Influence Your Eating Behaviors When emotional eating becomes a habit where you’re experiencing perpetual, repetitive grief from it, it’s time to dive deep into those emotions and create some balanced practices for navigating them. I’m willing to bet just about everyone has experienced emotional eating at one point or another in their lives. That’s normal — we’re all human! But when the habit is formed and it’s left unaddressed, emotional eating can cause a great deal of added stress, anxiety, and guilt. It can ultimately lead you down a pathway towards an unhealthy relationship with food and possibly cause further mental and physical health challenges. So let’s explore exactly what emotional eating is, how to determine if you’re doing it, and a few ways you can begin coping with your emotions differently. What is Emotional Eating? Emotional eating is when your emotions — anything from boredom to stress or grief — are guiding what, when, and how muc

7 Life Hacks For Maintaining Your Weight

7 Life Hacks For Maintaining Your Weight Everyone loves life hacks right?.. Once you reach your transformation goals, it can be tricky to maintain, especially in the summer.  There’s so much social activity that it can be hard not to be swept up in the moment. It’s easy to indulge just a little too much. So to give you a bit of support throughout the sunny season, we’ve come up with 7 life hacks for maintaining your weight. And for those of you who are still on your weight loss journey, these hacks can work for you too!   Water When You Wake As soon as you wake up, grab a quick glass of water. In fact, have it ready on your bedside table the night before. Not only will this take away any early hunger pangs you might have (leading to snacking) it will also help with the smooth running of your metabolism. A slick working metabolism is essential for weight loss and maintenance.   Bring Zing To Your H2O When it comes to hydration, you can’t get any better than water, but there is so

What Counts as Raw Foods- Canned, Dried, Applesauce?

What Counts as Raw Foods- Canned, Dried, Applesauce? As you pursue the raw fruit diet, you may have trouble always procuring fresh, raw fruits. Whether they are out of season or just out of stock, you may look for alternatives. You will be wondering do canned, dried, and applesauce fruits count as raw, and why? Can you reach for that canned fruit as a substitute? Fresh fruit offers the best flavor and nutritional content when it comes to fruit, but when you can’t get locally grown produce, you still want a good variety of fruits in your diet. Canned, dried, and applesauce fruits can serve as a convenient alternative to fresh fruits. Canned fruits generally provide similar amounts of vitamins and nutrients compared to their fresh counterparts. The canning process does reduce some of the vitamin C content in many fruits, but the level will stay the same throughout the canned fruit’s shelf life. Peaches and pears are also lower in fiber than fresh fruits because they no longer have their

BLT Stuffed Avocado (+ 10 More Stuffed Avocado Recipes)

BLT Stuffed Avocado (+ 10 More Stuffed Avocado Recipes) This BLT stuffed avocado makes a perfect healthy lunch! Learn how to make it in minutes, along with 10 more easy stuffed avocado recipes.  Get The Recipe BLT Stuffed Avocado (+ 10 More Stuffed Avocado Recipes) Want more like this? Visit the Wholesome Yum recipe index for more natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum