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Category: Healthy Living
Being a Mom – the Good, the Bad, and the Crazy
Aaah, motherhood! The fairytale stories I had in my head. Cute little babies would become cute, big teenagers. Sunday mornings would be spent with all of us cuddled up in our big bed. Nights would be spent playing games and singing … Continue reading
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Cinco de Mayo has come and gone, and that meant a weekend full of kicked-up Mexican food! If you think that Mexican food is fatty, greasy, and high in calories, then you’d be right. That’s especially true of “Americanized” Mexican food – giant, 1000+ … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Living, Nutrition, Recipes
Tagged avocado, beans, chili, meatlessmonday, peppers, vegan, vegetarian
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That’s It Fruit bars
Bars. They’re everywhere! Protein bars, fruit and nut bars, raw bars, gluten-free bars, chocolate-coated bars. I’ve tasted my fair share of bars, both good and not-so-good ones. Fortunately, I’ve stumbled onto a new bar that I think is both nutritious … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Living, Nutrition, Rock Your Week!
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Ricotta Gnocchi (gluten-free)
Once again, it’s Meatless Monday and I’ve been a creative force in the kitchen while the little one naps. I came across a recipe on Epicurious.com for Ricotta gnocchi and thought, hmm, sounds delicious. I must healthify it immediately! I’ve … Continue reading
Crustless Goat Cheese and Leek Quiche
It’s another Meatless Monday here at U Rock Girl! What’s on the menu for tonight’s dinner? Egg-powered (high-protein), veggie-filled (high-fiber), no crust quiche. So if you’re following a gluten-free diet, then this one is definitely for you. My inspiration for … Continue reading
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Spring Forward
It’s one of my favorite times of the year – Daylight Saving. Hello longer days! I’m loving the later sunset. Longer days means more time to spend outdoors – walks with the baby, throwing the football around with the teenagers, … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Living, Motivation
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Healthy Valentine’s Desserts
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. What’s the first thing that pops into your head? For me, it’s chocolate. My mind starts swirling, trying to figure out which “healthified” delicious chocolate treats I’m going to whip up for hubby … Continue reading
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Flourless, Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
I’ve been really into peanut butter lately. I don’t know if it’s the nostalgic feeling of childhood or the fact that it’s just so yummy (very technical word choice!), but adding a little bit (or a lot) of peanut butter … Continue reading
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Cooking Class
If you live in South Orange County, California, and are looking to learn how to cook some nutritious and delicious (and easy) recipes, I have a monthly cooking class that you will love. Every month features a different theme, and … Continue reading
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Inflammation – It’s What’s Making You Sick
What do obesity, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, stroke, cancer, and irritable bowl disease have in common? Scientists have linked all of these diseases (yes, obesity is considered a disease) and many more to chronic inflammation. An it’s inflammation that’s making … Continue reading
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